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The news & observer., 1897-11-21
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other questions be shelyed and that the
session be devoted to the army. 1t IS
a notorious scandal that millions of
pounds sterling are wasted annually
out of the enormous total OF ,O0O,-
600 expended upon the army. AS re-
suit. the country has entirely lost con-
confidence in the war office and there
is a universal cry that the cabinet take
the matter in it's own hands and intro
duce a workman-like bill, embodylng a
definite and consistent policy.
The Marquis of Salisbury's PROPOSE
ton to smash the London county
council, as already referred to, has rails
ed a storm throughout the land and the
British Premier now is even worse
''slanged' man than Mr.. Richard Croker
of New York, during the recent mu-
nicipal election in that city.
The news from India is about as dis
couraging as it can be. The sudden re-
crudescense of activity on the part or
the tribesmen, when it was thought
that the affair was about finished, shows
that whatever the British officials may
think, the natives of the invaded coun-
try are not aware that they are beaten.
The cost of the military operations is al
ready estimated at f2,5O0,0O0, and this
amount will probably be doubled before
the close of the campaign. Mr. William )
Fielding. the Canadian Minister OF
Finance, who is about to return to
Canada. in an interview with a repre-
sentative of the Associate Press, reit-
crates Canada's strongly desired friend
ly relations with the United States.
''Satan's Invisible World Displayed,
or Despairing Democracy is the sensa-
tional title Of a sensational book dealing
with the Create New York which W.
T. Stead, editor of the Review of Re-
views will give to the public of England
and America next month, as the fruits
of his recent trip across the water.
This book is to be a companion piece to
IF Christ came to Chicago" the dissec-
ton of the darker life in the western
metropolis, which induced the versatile
and indefatigable English editor to the
United States in the capacity of au-
thor.
"Satan's Invisible World was ac-
cording to Mr.. Stead, revealed by the
Lexow committee, and "Despairing De
mocraey'' is the moral which he draws
from the charter of Greater New York,
which he holds to be a legislative dec
laration by the citizens of their aban-
donment OF faith in the possibility of
governing a great ak a-v popular suf-
rrage r-N-r-A
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
LOND0N'S GREAT FIRE
THE LOSS NOW WHITFIELD DOWN TO
SlO,00O,000.
insurance Companies Caught For Something
Under 81, 0Oo 00O, Said to be Mostly
American. -ValubIe Relics Saved.

London, Nov. 20.-It is impossible ac-
curately to estimate the DANCE done by
the great conhagration yesterday, but
the direct loss will probably be below
$10,000,000.
Consols and India per cents have
fallen heavily on the belief that the
losses will necessitate heavy sales by in"
surance companies and most of the in-
surance companies shares have dropped
10 to 80 shillings.
The Evening Standard, in its financial
article this afternoon says it is believed
that the bulk of the fire losses will fall
upon American insurance companies.
In spite of the magnitude of the disas-
ter only two fremen were slightly in-
jured during the work of extinguishing
the flames.
About 800 firms are seeking for new
offices. '%
The official report says the cause OF
the fire is unknown.
A large number of warehouses from
five to six stories high have been burned
and have partly fallen, the whole cover
ing an area of 200 to $50 yards bounded
by Nichols square, Edmunds Place,
Jewin Crescent, Australian avenue,
Pauls Alley and Red Cross street.
The insurance agents take an optimis-
tic view of the losses, their estimates
ranging from $1,500,000 to $4,000, 1000 Il.
is fact that dozens of the burned out
firms were not insured, in some cases
because they were considered to be un.
desirable customers and in others be-
cause the locality has long been consider.
ed dangerous by the insurance compa.
MES. The latter assert that the sensa-
tlonal rumors regarding the losses have
been promoted on the stock exchange In
order to influence stocks.
All the historic treasures of Cripple
Gate church were removed, includino tha
records of Oliver CromwelPs marriages
Millions burial and the deaths from the
plague in 1865.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
CONFERENCE.
BISHOP KEY LAYS EMPHASIS ON txGM-
PLARY CHARAC TIERS or PREACHERS.
A Claim on u. S. Government for S28, ,000
Next Conference at Winston admit
ted on Trial.

Asheyille, n. c., Nov. 20.-(SpeeiaD--
Conference opened at 8 O'Clock with
singing and prayer after which yester-
days minutes were read and approved
The reports Of the Salisbury, Shelby,
Statesyille and Winston districts We're
heard, the characters of all the minis
ters being passed, and the majority of
them giving encouraging accounts
the past years work.
The Bishop complimented the confer
ence on the exemplary characters of all
her preachers, and charged the secretary
to make special mention of the fact in
the minutes.
A short address was made by Rev.
Gattis in regard to certain books In the
hands of the Colporteus, urging the
ministers to possess themselves of copies.
A communication from the Southern
Publishing house concerning their claim
on the government for $4,000 for the
use and abuse of their plant by the Un-
ion army during the late war, was then
read and a petition passed to be signed
and sent to the government.
The next annual conference will be
held at Winston.
The following were admitted to the
conference on trial: Harold Turner,
Jesse Baldwin, L. L. Boyle, Albert Ra-
per, u. p. Adar and w. B. Scarboro.
The Board of Education rendered its
report, after which DIR. Kilgo made a
most enthusiastic address on Christian
Education.
At night, the Church Extension ami.
versary meeting was held. DIR. Bays
addressed the audience, and about $50
was raised.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
MAY TAKE FORM OF A BILL
WILLIAM INTENDS TO OPEN
REICHSTAG IN PERSON.
THE NAVAL BILL IS DEAR TO HIM
If He is Thwarted, He viii Dissolve the Reich
stag Count Won kanitz Snubbed by En-
Editors Put in Jail For
Criticizing Royalty.

Copyright 1897 by Associated Press.)
Berlin, Nov. 20.-The economic coun-
ell, which began it's sessions this week.
and whose most important meetings will
be attended by the Emperor is a body
specially called together by the govern
ment to devise the best measures need
ed in regard to the international tariff
relations, with special reference to the
United States and Great Britain and her
colonies. The council is composed of a
score of technical and practical experts
in manufacture, agriculture, trade and
banking, as we'll as a number of the
higher government officials.
On Monday evening, when Count Won
Posadowsky entertained the council at
dinner, the Emperor snubbed Count Won
kanitz numerically. This fact is inter-
preted as meaning that the Agrarian in
terests will not be paramount in the de-
liberations of the council.
Another fact pointing the same way is
that His Majesty, in conversation that
evening, enthusiastically praised the in
ter-central canal project intending the
joining of all the principal German rivers,
the ,Elbe, the Rhine, the Weser and the
Oder. The project is not new one.
The Agrarian party, however, is yio-
lently opposed to canal systems, because
its members fear further cheapening
Of cereals by reason Of Their easier trans
portation.
The Emperor spoke in such glowing
terms of the canal project that it is ex-
pected bill embodying his ideas will be
presented to the Reichstag or else be
made an issue of the coming elections.
Emperor William intends to open the
Reichstag in person, which he has not
done since 1894. 1t is supposed his naval
projects are so near and dear to his
heart that he will on that account over
come the repugnance he feels for the
present Reichstag, in an effort to bring
about the passage of the measures pro-
viding for increasing the strength Of the
German navy.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press hears on good authority that if
the temper of the Reichstag, early dur
ing the coming season, becomes clear as
being adverse to the naval projects. the
Emperor will dissolve that body forth
with. The new elections could then be
held early in the spring.
-Four of the Socialist Reichstag dele
gates, Harren Liebknecht, Lord Luret-
genan and Buel. who have been CON
yicted of lese majeste, will be forced to
spend period of the coming Reiehstag
session in Jail.
Another editor, Herr Feldmann, has
been sentenced to four weeks imprison-
ment for unfavorably criticising King
Leopold, of Belgium.
In view of the growing number of
Bismarck's statues, Prince Bismarck is
reported recently to have said;
ut annoys me to see myself stand on
fossilized pedestal"
The ex-Chancellor has thus far refused
to attend any unyeil.ng of statues erected
III his honor.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
REMOVED TO PETERSBURG.
Collector Brady Will Have His Office
Transferred from Richmond.

Washington, D. O., Nov. 20.-After an
informal hearing to-day Commissioner
Forman, of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau, issued and order in which he di-
rected that the office of the Collector of
Internal Revenue for the Second Dis
trict of Virginia, be removed from Rich
mond to Petersburg. For many years
the office of the Collector was at Peters
burg, but four years ago, upon the earn
est request of the Collector, it was
changed to Richmond. The present Col
lector, Col. Brady, however, contended
that the public service would not suffer
by a change to the original location, and
as his home is in Petersburg it would
be much more convenient to him. A
stamp agency will be retained at Rich
mond. The change will be made about
December 1st.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
MT. VERNON UNDER WATER.
The Dykes Broke and Hundreds OF
Head of Stock Were Drowned.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 20.-The most
serious damage done by the recent floods
so far reported was at Mt. Vernon. The
dykes surrounding that town broke last
night and within an hour the whole
town was under two feet of water.
Hundreds of men worked like Trojans
but their work was in vain, as the river
continued to rise until it reached a
height of two feet higher than it was
four years ago, when the whole Skagit
valley was inundated.
Hundreds of head of stock were
drowned and many barns and granaries
washed away, The Great Northern
track below the town was washed out
for distance OF 300 feet.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
KILLED THROUGH A WINDOW.

Elmira, N. Y, Nov. 20.-John Den.
mark, farmer living near Van Fttan.
twenty miles from Elmira. was mur.
dered today by an unknown person
Denmark and his little SON were sit
ting in their home at table when tbe
muzzle Of a double-barreled shotgun
was poked through pane of glass in
the window and Mt short range the
murderer blazed away at Denmark.
killing him instantly. A party of fifteen
armed men are securing the country for
the criminal. Late tonight it is reported
that the posse have surrounded the mur-
derer.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
HAMMOND'S DASH FOR LIBERTY
The Private at Fort Sheridan Nearly
Escapes from the Guard.

Chicago, Ills, Nov. 20.-Priyate Ham,
mond, the military prisoner at Fort
Sheridan whom Capt. Lowering is charg-
ed with i'll treating, created intense ex-
citement at the post tonight by an at
tempt to break away from his guard.
In company with another prisoner Ham
mond had been detailed to push small
cart to the door Of the private mees
room. Just as they reached the door
Hammond made q break for liberty
and ran for small ravine near at hand
where he would have had an excellent
chance for eluding his pursuers. Pri-
vate Edwards, who was the guard in
charge Of Hammond, dashed after him
and after hard run, overlook the pris-
oner and marched him back to the guard
house.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
FEVER FRIGHTENED ELKs.
But Telegram From Guiteras May Re-
sure Them Toward Holding Their
Gathering in New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Nov. 20.-There
were ten new cases and four deaths from
yellow fever to-day. The deaths were
Francis Dupont, D. Vanteroello, Eliza
beth Lemonier and Mary Staloni.
The Pennsylvania Board of Health
transmitted resolutions to the State
Board of Health complimenting it on its
fight against the disease There is lit
tie change in the quarantine situation
although Arkansas is now wide open to
freight and passengers. In view of ef-
forts being made to induce the Elks to
hold their annual gathering elsewhere
on account of the yellow fever here. Col.
VIM. Murray, OF the Illinois Central
wrote to DR.. John Guiteras, the yellow
fever expert of the University of Penn
sylyania for an official opinion. The
reply was received to-day stating:
''In my opinion there will be no danger
whtever of contracting yellow fever in
New Orleans during May of 1895"
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
A SUICIDE IDENTIFIED.

Charleston, s. c., Nov. 20.-It was
learned to-day that the man who commit
ted suicide here recently under the name
of I'll. Johnson was III. S. Bains. the
junior member of the firm of Bains and
Brothers, of Buffalo, N. Y. The man
was thirty-third degree Mason and the
mystery surrounding his death and iden-
tity occasioned much interest. The num-
ber in his watch was the means of iden-
tifying him. The body is to be exhumed
and sent to his relatives.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21

mingtOn.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. 20.-The
schooner Charles III. Sprague, Captain
Harper from Georgetown to New York.
cargo of lumber is in the harbOr as
South Port with her port rigging torn
away as a result Of a collision at sea
Wednesday afternoon. When nine miles
from Frying Pan Light Ship the mas
ter of the Sprague saw a bark bearing
down upon him With yards squared. The
bark was the Norwe gian Vara, Captain
Terjesen, which cleared from Whining
ton for Manchester, England, last Mon-
day. Each vessel apparently thought
the other would change her course, but
neither did so and they came together
under full sail. The Vara suffered most,
having a great hole knocked in the
bluff of her bow. All of the crew jump
ed aboard the schooner except the Cap
tain and Cabin boy, who were taken of
soon afterwards. The schooner an
chored nearby and the bark was last
sighted at dark Wednesday night She
sank during the night. The captains OF
both vessels are here to-day and have
filed their protests, Captain Teriesen with
the Norwegian consul, Alex. s. Heide,
and Captain Harper with his agents,
Messrs. George Harris, Son and Com
pany. The cargo Of the Vara consisted
of 4,90S barrels of rosin, shipped by the
l.. T. Shotter Company.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
TURKEY FOR THE PRESIDENT

Westerly, r. I. Nov. 20.-Horace
Vose, who has annually sent turkey to
the Presidents table since the days OF
Senator I'll. B. Anthony, of Rhode Is
land, has selected bird this year that
viii weigh twenty pounds. 1t win be
shipped to President Mckinley early
next week.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
L. S. RELIEF CUTTERS.

Washington. Nov. 20.-The President
has designated the revenue cutters
Woodbury.. Dallas, Dexter. Manning,
Hamilton, Window and Morrill, to cruise
on the eastern coast Of the United States
for the relief of distressed seamen and
navigators during the coming winter
months.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
TARHEEL FoURTH-CLAssEs.

Washington, %. O., Nov. 20.-The fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters were ap-
pointed today:
North Caroline -Catalooche. J. It.
Palmer; Cerro Goro w. H. Harrison;
Davidson, y. II. Brady. Idalia, w. w.
Satterthwaite.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
HENRY GEORGES WILL.

Leaves All to His Widow-SS.0 900 in
Property and His Copyrights.
New York, Nov. 20-The will of the
late Henry George filed for probate to-
day leaves his entire estate consist
ing of the home at Fort Hamilton,
worth about $1,000 and the copyright of
his books to his widow. Mr.. Georges
book on political economy, in the writ
ing of which he spent the last six years
Of his life and on whltl he exepcted his
fame TO rest, will be published in few
months
The news & observer., 1897-11-21

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 20.-There was
only one new case of yellow fever to-
day. One death is reported, Harry
Howard, colored.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21

Cornell.
Referee-Clinton r. Wickoff, Cornell.
Linesmen-Goodrich and Fortescue.
Touch-downs-Minds, Hare, Parker.
GoaIs-Minds, Houghton.
Goals from field--Minds.
Total score-Pennsylyania, Is; Har-
ward G.
Time of halves, 80 minutes.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21
A COLLISION AT SEA.

One Sinks, the Crew Being Rescued by
the Suryiyor-Protests Filed in Will
mingt0n.
The news & observer., 1897-11-21

II. of Pa. Position Harvard.
Boyle left end Richardson
Goodman left tackle Wheeler
Hare left guard Bouve
Oyerfield center Doucette
McCracken right guard Haskell (BoaD
Outland right tackle Mills Houghton)
Hedges right-end Moulton
Weeks quarter back Garrison (C.)
Jackson left half Dibblle
Morice right halft Parker (Swain)
Minds full back Houghton NMins)
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-30
THINK ANDREE LOST.
His Balloon Adventure to the North Pole
A Visionary Scheme-1is Supply Of
Gas Viii Not Hold Out.

BERLIN, July 20.-Despite the incred-
ulity which most Of tho German papers ex.
press in the report that the aoronautic ex-
plorer, Her, Andree, and his companions
have perjshed in their attempt to reach
the North Pole by balloon, there are many
eminent scientists here who are of the
opinion that the intrepid trio will never
return alive to civilization.
As celebrated ali authority on aeronau.
tics as the baloonist First Lieutenant
Siegsfeld, now admits that Andree's ex
pediton undoubtedly has terminated IA
tally.
1t Il true he argues, that tho weather
reports from the three most northerly
stations of EuroDe-Bodoe. Haparaud and
Archangel-mak 1t appear improbable
that Andreo's balloon could have been
driven as far southward as the Rotterdam
information conveys.
On the other hand. 1t must be remem-
bcred that in the upper strata balloons
nous distances in a very short time.
Reports also regarding Andree's ascent
show that at the start he was compelled
20 sail without most of his dragging rope
which made it almost impossible for him
to keep his ballon in the much desired
lower strata.
Herr Siegsfeld reaches the logical con-
clusion that a landing either on the ice or
on terra flrma could only have been made
under perhaps fatally unfavorable clrcum-
stances.
The absence of the drag rope has undonbt
etlly prevented Andree from making o
landing when. through uufhvorable con-
dititn ms, the gas in his balloon gave out
and ho and bis comrades were hurled to
death.
PNRERT WARMER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-30
cvEEV uJlNnR From pimpie. to serofuia eurs1
EvEnI nuNIun by CuTIcuRA RGMEDIkA
A BATTLE WITH FANATICS.
Three Thousand Soldiers Reported to
Hnun Ram KiIInd In Rra I'll

Three Thousand Soldiers Reported to
Have Been Killed In Brazil.
Buenos Ayres. July 30.-A Rio Janeiro
correspondent telegraphs that authen-
tic information has reached that city
to the effect that mere than 5000 SOL
diers have been killed in a big battle
near the site of Canudos. The fanatics.
numbering more than 10000 men, all
well armed, attacked the government
troops. Whole brigades of the soldiers
were swept down and destroyed, tramp
led under foot as the victorious fanatics
with wild, hoarse shouts of triumph
passed over them. The full extent Of
the loss of life cannot be told. There
Is no reasonable doubt however, that
the loss In killed on both sides Is more
than 5000.
For miles the ground around Canudos
is strewn with the dead and dying, the
government troops being compelled
to leave their dead on the field and.
fee to save themselves from complete
destruction by the avalanche of the
fanatics. The minister of war will send
to the scene next week 1900 men, who
are now gathering. They will carry
Win tneih d great Stort oi dAhiuuHi~
tlon, and will endeavor to dislodge the
fanatics from the positions they now
hold. Fighting has been in progress
at Canudos for several weeks. In tho
meantime, while the fanatics fought
apparently with little heart, they have
been gathering their forces from all d.
rectlons The result was the final at
tack on the government troops, which
led to such awful results.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-30
OCEAN GROVE LETTER.
Interesting Exercises at This Popular
rlctllodst Resort.

OCEAN Grove, July 29..-Tho eclipse OF
tbs sun WIS watched by numerous parsons
Nho BY tho aid Il Of piece of smoked slasa
took a suuint at 1t as it disappeared under
the clouds. ,....,
services wero held simultaneously IN
the Auditorium, Temple, Tabernacle and
Tbprnby Chapel his morning.
The National Temperance Publication
Soc.sty arrived to-day for their seventeenth
camp meeting and they have prepared u de-
-aightful program. ,...-,
The organization was finally welcomed
by Bishop j. N Fitzgerald in his digni-
fed and uodrtc0us manner Tho responses
Gcrv made by Joshua Y. Bailey, president
Of The National Temperance Society;
patues Is. Damn, D. D.. general secretary
hnt bthors -,
A tcuc u.s AID children, meeting Of the
VI. lous Sabbath sohoDis Of OCEAN Grove
and AsDury Park werU addressed by Rov.
b.. Peter Strykcr, Row. W. c. Steele, Rev.
Dr. c. II. Mead, II H. Wells Of Chicago
hna others.
Dr.. Thomas l.. Poulson OF Now York,
formerly of Wilmington, Del, and an mp
prentice in his young days in tho REpUi-
GlcAN Office, nado very eloquent address
NJ the evening acrv!co of tho Temperance
Eoclcty Ilu has grown gray buu has moo
lost any Of his vigor in speaking.
Tha closing exercises of tho Dcaconc5scs
we7t held lii Thorniy chapel, Al Its cloSo
the assembly adjourned TO meet again III
Ocehn Grove twsivc months hence.
-se SCTIEUIElb
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-30
A. e. WILSON, JR., BURIED.
Funeral of a Well Known Prominent
Youth.
All that was mortal of Andrew G, Will.

All that was mortal of Andrew G. Will
son Jr, was laid at rest yesterday
afternoon in old Swedes Cemetery. The
services were conducted in St. Johns
Episcopal Church. They were conducted
by Rev. Archdeacon Hall, assisted by Rev.
W. b. Beach Of Pittsburg. The latter was
tutor for the deceased. The Sunday school
decorated Tho church in respect to the
deceased secretary.
The funeral party was met at the main
entrance Of the church by the rector, his
assistant and the choir. AS the procession
entered the building the congregation arose
and during the procession to the altar DR..
Hall chanted tho services for tha dead.
When the choir reached its place it chant
cd the burial anthem. Tho Rev Mr.. Beach
read the lesson from First Corinthians Ky.
81, starting with Now Christ Is risen from
the dead" This was followed by the choir
singing "Pcuce, Perfect Peace.
Al the conclusion Of the singing DIR. Hall
road the Greed, delivered tho Lords Prayer
and other prayers, and tho choir sang
''From All Thy Saints in Warfare. for All
Thy Saints at Rest" Tho remaining
prayers were said and tho bcnediction pro-
nounced, after which came the occasional.
As tho choir passed out it sang in q most
affecting and touching manner. 80!
Mother Dear jerusalem" which was
favorite with Nh. Wilson.
Intcrment was made in Old Swedes
Cemetery, where tho commilal service
was said by Dr. Hall. Tho pail beavers
were Trusten Draper. Harry Bush, Don
aid Bush, Ben jamin N irlds, Jr., LaAlotto
DUPONT and Thomas Holcomb, Jr. Tho
funeral was in charge Of Funeral Director
John B, Martin.