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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
BLOCKING ARBITRATION.

Washington, d. G.. March 23.-The
Arbitration Treaty did not receive any
consideration at the hands OF the Senate te
to-day. There was brief executive ses-
sion, which was called for the purpose
Of taking up the treaty, but when Sena-
tor Davis, who has the matter in
charge, discovered that Senator Morgan
was not prepared to go on with his
speech, for which he took the floor last
night, he moved the reopening of the
doors.
The supporters Of the treaty are hope
full that a vote may be reached soon,
They expect Senator Morgan to make
quite Il long speech on the Chiffon
amendment, but there is no indication of
any intention on the part of other Sena-
tors to speak at length. On the other
hand the opponents Of the treaty say
there are still several amendments which
they desire to offer if the Chiffon amend
ment fails This amendment is, however.
so sweeping that it is generally believed
that its acceptance would avoid the ne
cessity for any other changes.
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Probably be Withdrawn To-dav
in Favor of Bradley.
RESULT OF FIRST BALLOT
DIR. HUNTER SEEMINGLY SHORT
ON JOINT BALLOT.
BRADLEY URGED TO COME OUT
Free Silver Democrats May To-Day
Join Republicans in Favor of Brad
ley. and Try For Governorship--
Hunter Needed Four Votes.

Louisville, KY, March GA special TO
the Evening Post from Frankfort SAYS:
To-day was the first on which separate
ballots could be taken for United States
Senator tG succeed ex-senator J. G. S.
Blackburn, under the ruling of Lieutenant
Governor Worthington. All morning
rumors were rife of the boiling of six
Republican members, who would not SUD-
port Congressman Godfrey w. Hunter,
the Republican nominee and of the COM
bination between a few Republicans and
the Democrats to elect Governor Bradley
to the Senatorship, thus causing a vacan-
cy in the Governors office, making an
opening for the Democrats. Hunter has
been hard at work using Federal patron
age on the boilers and at 10 O'clock an
nounced that he would certainly win ON
the. first ballot. This assertion, however,
proved to be untrue. At - O'Clock the
two houses balloted with thief Glowing
result:
In the Senate the vote stood: Black
burn free silver Democrat Ia; Hunter,
Republican, 13; Boyle Republican( 3;
Davie Sound money Democrat) 6. Total
Sc.
In the House the vote was as follows:
BLACKBURN 81; Hunter %; Boyle 3;
Dayie D; McCreary 1; Buckner 1; Sloane
l.
Necessary to a choice 20.
The result shows that DIR. Hunter can
not win in joint session tomorrow.
The bolting Republicans, Senators Lin-
ney, Humans and Clarke and Repre-
sentatives Nanz, Baldwin and Napier, is
sued sensational card this morning say
ing they would not support Hunter be-
cause he was illegally the nominee They
concluded with the significant statement
that "they were not bought, and were
not for SALE"
1t is probable that Blackburn will be
Withdrawn tomorrow and many of the
free silver Democrats will cast their
votes for Governor Bradley together with
the bolting Republicans. The Govern
or's friends are urging him to come out
bolding against Hunter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
BERMUDA CLEARS AGAIN.

Washington, ID. c.. March 23.-The
Secretary of the Treasury has authoriz-
ed the collector of customs at Fernandina.
Florida, to issue clearance to the sus-
pected filibuster Bermuda now at that
port. These instructions were issued
upon receipt of an affidavit made by the
captain of the Bermuda pledging himself
not to attempt to enter any Cuban port.
or to take on men or arms to be trans
ferred to another vessel on the high
seas, or to do any other act in violation
of the laws of the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
BRYAN'S MISSING COUSIN
\ Guess at Young Man Who Claimed
to Have Two of Her Rings, and Who
Tried to Kill Himself in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 23.-A young
man, apparently half insane, but possibly
William Wood, the missing cousin of
Pearl Bryan, created a sensation at Viii
liston, little town in the Western part
of the Peninsula to-day Arriving on
the train he went to the hotel and there
afew minutes later was found by the
landlord in fit with his knife in his
hand, as if about to cut his throat A
bystander in trying to wrest the knife
from him had one hand badly cut. Later
the stranger grew rational and gave his
name as j. A. Milliken. He said that he
was detective and hailed from Chat
tanooga, Tennessee, and had a wife and
child in Little Rock, Ark, and a mother
in Michigan. Nothing was found upon
him except few silver dollars, two rings
which he said had belonged to Pearl
Bryan, and some letters addressed to him
at Hague, Fla. He was told to take the
first outgoing train, which he did.
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TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE.
Committee Now at Work on it, But VIII
Give out no Figures, Until Measure
has Been EXhaustively Examined

tOHlmlUtee Now at WORK on II, But VIII
Give out no Figures, Until Measure
has Been Exhaustively Examined
Washington, March 23.-The Republi-
can members of the Senate committee
on finance held no meeting to-day owing
to the absence of Senator Aldrich from
the city. They held their first session on
the Dingley tariff bill in their new quar-
ters at the Arlington hotel last night,
concluding a little after midnight. 1t is
their purpose to resume their sessions to-
morrow and to continue them day and
night with as little interruption as practi-
cable until the work shall be concluded.
They count especially upon accomplish
ing much at their night sessions when
they will not be subject to Interruptions
The main reason for securing the hotel
quarters was that of having a conven-
lent place for the night work.
The committee has so far in its inyesti-
cations confined itself exclusively to the
chemical schedule, and no conclusions
have been reached as to the rates fixed
in that schedule or determination to
change them. 1t is the announced inten-
ton Of the committee to give out no
statements of progress for the present or
until the entire bill can receive an ex-
animation which will permit a correct
estimate of it's general effects and afford
accurate information as to the revenues
it will produce.
The committee has several experts at
work upon this latter feature and expects
to be able to determine very closely the
result in this respect. The changes it
may make in the various schedules will
depend upon this showing. Even then
the figures from day to day the members
say will be tentative and will not be
given out for publication. eve do not
propose" said one of the members Of the
committee in explanation of this policy,
ito give the stock gamblers a basis for
operations. None Of our conclusions
as to any one schedule can be permanent
until We shall have made our figures on
all, as one must necessarily depend large
ly on all the others"
The committee hopes to be able to con-
clude it's work within a months time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
CLAIMS HER GYPSY HUSBAND.

The Princess of Chimay's Husband is
Followed by His Former Wife and a
Scene Ensues.
Paris, March 23-The wife of James
Rigo, the Hungarian Gypsy musician,
who eloped with the Princess De Chimay
formerly Miss Clara Ward, of Detroit,
went to the hotel Terminus to-day, where
the couple are staying, accompanied by
commisary of police in order to estab-
lish their adultery. Exciting scenes fol-
lowed. Rigo insulted his wife, who, in
turn. retorted with insults directed ut
the Princess.
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S1,OO0.0O0 FAILURE.
SENATORS ON CIVIL SERVICE.
The System Gets Roast" From Some
To Purchase Tents for Mississippi
Flood Sufferers.

10 Purchase Tents for Mississippi
Flood Sufferers.
Washington. March 23-The Senate
was unexpectedly precipitated into a civil
service debate to-day. 1t proceeded for
2 hours, the civil service act and the COM
mission being under fire most of the
time. The debate assumed added signi-
ficance owing to the recent change of
administration and the attendant demand
for offices. Mr.. GOrman, of Maryland,
called attention to the presence in Wash
ington of the herd of hungry place-hunt-
ers and expressed profound sympathy
with his Republican associates over the
restrictions of the civil service system.
The discussion came up on a resolution
to investigate federal removals at South
Omaha, Neb. Mr.. Gallinger, of New
Hampshire, characterized the civil SER
vice system as a humbug and declared he
would be glad to cast his vote to blot out
the system. Mr.. Allen, of Nebraska,
called the civil service act Monument
al humbug," and Mr.. Wilson, Rep.,
Washington, said it was "Humbug, a
delusion and a snare and fraud" Mr..
Hawley, of Connecticut, while defending
tice had been attended with glaring in
competency. Mr.. Stewart, Of Nevada, re-
garded the civil service commission as an
''Office brokerage esta blishment'' The
Mass Senators, Messrs. HOar and Lodge,
defended the law. The resolution direct
ing the civil service committee of the
Senate to investigate the South Omaha,
Neb., removals was broadened by an a
mendment instructing the committee to
inquire into the general operation of the
law and to report whether it should be
continued, amended or repealed.
Mr.. Turpie, of Indiana, spoke at con-
siderable length in advocacy of the elec
ton of United States Senators by the
popular vote, detailing the uncertainties
and frequent scandals attending the pre-
sent method of choosing Senators.
During the day Mr.. Berry, of Arkan-
sas, received telegram stating that 500
Mississippi river food sufferers had land
ed at Helena, Ark. He secured the adOp-
ton of a joint resolution for the pur-
chase of 1000 tents for the use of the
sufferers. Before adjourning Mr.. Hoar
had the bankruptcy bill made the unfin
ished business of the Senate thus giving
it the right of way after 2 p. m. daily.
Mr.. Hoar, Rep., Mass.), presented
resolution proposing an amendment to
the constitution substituting April 80 for
March 4 as the date Of the expiration of
the terms Of President, Vice-President,
Senators and Representatives. The res
olutiOn was referred.
At $40 the Senate went into executive
session. The open session was resumed
at 3:20 and a resolution .by Mr. Chandler
was agreed to calling ON the Secretary Of
State for information as to the amounts
paid to aliens as indemnity for personal
injury from mobs, and whether efforts
had been made to secure reimbursement
from the State where the mob violence
occurred. The bill to amend the act re-
pealing the timber culture laws was pass
ed. At 3:45 p. m, the Senate adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
ALEXANDER, sUPERINTENDENT.

The Republican Member From Tyrrell
Put in Charge of the GOldsbOro Asy-
lum.
GoldsborO, y. c., March 23.-(SpeciaD
The new board of directors of the East
ern Hospital near this city, met here to-
day and elected DR.. Abner Alexander,
of Tyrrell county, superintendent DR..
Alexander is a Republican, and was
member of the House in the last Leg
islature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
A JEKYL ISLAND INVALID.

Atlanta, GA, March GA telegram
from Brunswick to the Journal an
nounces that John Sloane, head Of the
big carpet house of w. & J. Sloane, of
New York is critically i'll with pneumon-
ia at Jekyl Island. Two New York ply
sicians and two trained nurses have ar
rived there to assist in attending him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
AT THE HOG-TROUGH.

Washington, March 23.-Additional ap-
plications for appointments to President
ial offices under the Treasury department
have been filed as follows: Collectors
of customs: M. B. MacFarlane, at Tam
pa, Fla; s. 9. Cobb at Pensacola, Fla. ;
A. ii. Crippen, of Fort Reed, Florida at
Fernandina, Florida. Also the following
as collectors of internal revenue: p. II.
Mccall, of Brandy Station, Va, at
Lynchburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
RECEPTION TO THE CLEvELANDs

Princeton, March 23.-Mrs. Grover
Cleveland was formally introduced to
Princeton society ladies this afternoon
at a tea given in her honor by Mrs.
Patton, wife of DR.. Francis Lindley Pat
ton, president of Princeton University.
The tea was given at the Patton res
dence. Mr. Cleveland was also present
and met many of the University profes-
sOrs for the first time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
A BIG TEXAS SANK FAILS
ONE OF THE OLDEST INSTlTU-
TONS IN THE STATE
A Run on Another 6ank.-Au Brought
About by Failure of Martin,
Wise and Fitzhugn.

st. Louis, March 23.-A special from
Paris, Texas, says: The Farmers and
Merchants bank closed its doors at ten
o'clock this morning. 1t was one of the
oldest financial institutions in the State
and had paid up capital of $2OO,OOO
The failure of Martin, Wise and FitZhugh
yesterday caused a run on the bank which
forced it to the wall. John Martin was
president of the bank until yesterday
when he resigned.
When the bank closed its doors the re-
port flew over the city like wild fire. Peo-
pie became panic stricken, A rush was
made for the city national bank, which
was a large creditor of Martin, Wise
and Fit2hugh and began to withdraw
their deposits. An excited crowd gather
ed in front of the building and along
the sidewalks the length of the block. 1t
became necessary for the police to clear
a passage All expected the doors to
close every moment. At II o'clock Col.
George IL. Hicks, vice-president of the
First National walked into the City Ma
tional with 100000 and told the deposi-
tors to come on and get their money. The
officials of the City National announce
that it would remain open until six
O'Clock to pay deposits. This quieted the
fears of some, but great many contin-
ued to draw out their money. 1t is diff
ficult TO predict the end.
S1,OOO,0OO FAILURE.
Paris. Texas, March 23.-Martin
Wise and Fitzhugh. cotton buyers with
offices at New Orleans. Galveston. Hous-
ton, Dallas, New York, Liverpool and
Havre, made individual deeds of trust
here yesterday afternoon, this being the
firms headquarters. Preferred creditors
| $4,000. Liabilities, $1,O00,O0O. No of.
fetal statement yet made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Washington, March 23-The Senate
in executive session to-day confirmed Will
lis Vandevanter, of Wyoming, to be AS
sistant Attorney General.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
REPORTERS AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, March 23.-President Nc
kinney to-day gave reception to the
newspaper correspondents stationed at
Washington, and the representatives of
the local press. Although it was a busy
day in Congress, at least $50 representa-
tives of the leading newspapers of the
country were present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
IRON ORE POOL DISSOLVED.

Cleveland o., March 23.-The Bes-
semer Iron Association. known as the
Iron Ore Pool, was formally dissolved to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
BUCK FOR JAPANESE MISSION

Macon, Ga, March 23.--It is currently
reported here that Col A. f. Buck. n
Republican leader of Georgia. is slated
for the japanese mission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
GRUESOME CIVILIZATIONS.
THE MOUNTAIN LABORS.

London, March 23.-The Daily Mail
publishes a despatch from Braila, Rou-
mania, which says that the Russian vol
unteer fleet has been ordered to con-
centrate itself in the ports of the Black
sea nearest Constantinople and to hold
itself in readiness to sail. The Russian
army corps, which has been stationed in
the province of Bassarabia. is now NOV
ing toward Odessa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
CORBE1~T AND FITZ MEET.
Fitz Says, if he Fights Again, He Will
Give Corbett the First Chance

San Francisco. March 23-James J.
C0rbett this afternoon secured his much
wanted interview with FitzsimmOns.
The men met i'll the lobby of the hotel and
greeted each other with the utmost corr
diality. Corbett entreated Fitzsimmons
to give him another chance to retrieve his
reputation. titzsimmons reiterated his
determination never to fight again, but
finally promised if he ever re-entered the
ring Corhett should have the first chance.
CORBETT NOT SATISFIED.
San Francisco, Cal, March 23-Brady
is still endeayoring to arrange another
match between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
although he has met with no success so
far. The ex-champion will start across
the continent next week, giving sparI ing
exhibitions in all the large cities. F'itz-
simmons's plans have not yet been ar
ranged. He is deluged with offers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
CORBETT NOT SATISFIED.
THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS.

Postmaster General Wilson Will be
The Orator at Commencement.
Chapel Hill, n c.. March 23.-(SpeciaD
The Hon. William L. Wilson will de-
liver the annual address before the Uni
versity of North Carolina at its approach
in commencement, Wednesday, June l..
He will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa ora
ton at Harvard later on.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-24
CHRISTIANS MASSACRED
THE TURKS SLAY 100 ARME ENiANS
IN CHURCH.
Great Powers Moving on / tile Crete,
Which Will Shed Her Last Blood
For Union With Greece.

Canoa, Island of Crete, March %
Turkish sentries prevent the Christians
from traversing the looted quarters but
this does not prevent other pilIagers from
doing so.
The foreign admirals have issued Il
fresh proclamation, announcing that the
insurgents and Greek troops must not
attack the Turkish Notifications (Which
they claim are needed to maintain Sc
curity and quieD at Kissamos, Suda,
Malaxa, Refine, Gambia and Hierap-
ira, where foreign troops have been land
ed: otherwise, the admirals say. they will
employ force.
1t is not considered likely that this proc
lamatiOn will have much effect in view
of the declaration Of the insurgents
that they will shed the last drop of their
blood TO secure the union of Crete with
Greece.
Except at the points occupied by the
powers, in this island, anarchy and fam
inc dre feared.
Both the Turkish and Greek troops are
quite undisciplined.
100 CHRISTIANS MASSACRED.
Constantinople. March 23.-Authentic
details of the outbreak on Sunday last
at Toka. in the Sivas, district of Asia
Minor, when the Turks attacked the
Armenians while the latter were in
church, show that one hundred Christians
were massacred. The Armenian quar-
ters ahd bazaar were given over to pillage
for eight hours.
NO SETTLEMENT ASKED
London. March 23.-In the House of
Commons to-day the Parliamentary Sec
retary for the foreign office. Mr.. Curzon,
answering a question of Sir Ellis Ash
mead4Bartlett. Conservative, said the
Government was not aware of any desire
upon the part OF Greece or Turkey to
enter into direct negotiation for the settle
meut Of the Cretan question Therefore.
he added, the powers had not objected
to any such negotiations.
GRUESOME CIVILIZATIONS.
Canea. Island of Crete, March 23-
The French Transport, Auxergne, has ar
rived at Suda Bay, with $50 marines on
board Part of the French troops were
landed at Suda Bay this morning The
band of Russian warship there played
the Marsellaise. and the French sailors
responded with cheers. The section of
the French detachment will be landed
here.
THE MOUNTAIN LABORS.
London, March 23.-The Daily Mail
publishes a despatch from Braila, Rou-
nfNin Nx-l1in thof thn ID 4
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-04-10

The testimonials in behalf Of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
worth reading because they tell things worth telling Just
spare few moments to read this statement below:
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-04-10
THEIR ANNUAL BANQUET.
swordsmen Make Merry at the Y. M.
G.. A.

G.. A.
There was a feast of mirth, melody
and good fellowship at the Kaffee
Klatsch of the fencing section, which
was held at the Y M. C. A. rooms, last
evening.
Shortly after o'clock the members
and guests filed into the banquet hall
and took seats around two well-laden
tables, with Fencing Master Leyer-
zapf at the head
Chairs for twenty had been provided,
and not one of them remained vacant.
The banquet room was very prettily
decorated, the decorations partaking of
nature that was most pleasing to the
sWordman's eyes. Over the platform
and on the side walls were hung crossed
foils and sa'bres, with masks and plas-
irons suspended from their center.
Large American flags also draped the
walls. The table decorations consisted
of palms and cut flowers.
After the service Of the fine supper a
musical and literary program was
given and the different selections were
pleasingly rendered. Mr.. c. Edward
Moulthrop proved himself proficient
artist on the piano and his playing was
heartily applauded. Mr.. Louis Smith
sang beautiful selection In charm
ing manner and was unanimously en-
cored.
A paper on THE Essential Qualifica-
lions of Good Swordsman" was read
by Instructor Louis Leyerzapf. His
advice teemed with practical sugges-
lions and showed him entirely familiar
with the subject and the art of fenc-
ing.
The rest of the evening was spent in
songs and gaines. An interesting fenc-
ing game to test the accuracy of the
lunges and aim was much enjoyed.
The Y. NJ C A. fencing class Is just
now in much demand for church and
other entertainments. They are to pre-
sent their highly pleasing and well-ar-
ranged class drill at a Davenport
church social and at an exhibition of
the Bridgeport ". M. G. A. gymnasium
members the latter part of the month
A vote of thanks was unanimously
extended to Messrs. r. Veitch & Son,
florists, and to the New Haven Decor
ating company. G
Among those present at the banquet
were:
F. Holt, NJ Meserve, II. Blogg, F.
Adams, c. Hitchcock, l.. Fish, A. H,
Sharpe, f. r. Mayer, G. Taylor, w.
Frisbie, S. Dorman, S. Smith, G Moul-
throp, F. Downs and r. Dewell