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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
MIR. RICHARDSON'S DENIAL.
Answers Reflections on Him as Member
of Committee on Printing

Washington. May 29-Representative
Richardson, of Tennessee. appeared be-
fore the Senate committee on Civil Ser
vice to-day. He had been attracted by
the statement made at the last session
of the committee by Mr.. Harold Benedict.
that during thelatter part of Mr.. Palm
er's former administration of the govern
ment printing office, seventy-fiye persons
had been appointed to positions there at
his instance while he (Richardson) was
chairman of the House committee on
Printing Mr.. Richardson pronounced
Mr.. Benedict's statement to be untrue.
He said that during his entire service of
ten years as a member of the printing
committee he had secured the appoint
ment of but eighteen persons, all from
his district He said, however, that he
had endorsed the applications of others
from all political parties. but did not
suppose they had been charged to him.
Mr.. Richardson stated that so far as his
observation went the general work of the
printing office is now in better shape than
ever before.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
GREENSBORO FIRE
$4,000 Worth of Property
Burned Up Yesterday.
WATER PRESSURE WEAK
THE SOUTHERN STOCK MUTUAL
is THE HEAVIEST LOSER.
A PRESENT TO THE FiREMEN
The Burnt P~rtions Will Be Rebuilt
and the Eagle Foundry Will
Start Again Fire Origi'
mated in Foundry.

Greensboro, n c., May 29.-(Special.)
Greensboro suffered the largest fire she
has had in ten years this morning.
The fire started in the Eagle foundry,
o'clock. From there it spread to the dry
goods store of A. \. Hinkle and Hodgin,
Pegram & Co.; from there to the old
knitting mill building. owned by S. S.
Brown; thence to an empty brick build
ing, owned by Messrs. G. and j. Gorrall.
The large building, occupied by w. G.
Mebane Grocery Company, also caught
fire. but was extinguished after a hard
fight.
At one time during the fire large piece
of burning timber was blown up on top
of the water tower and caught this
structure, but boy went up and put it
out. The firemen fought against great
odds, as the water pressure soon became
so weak as to barely reach the second
story Considering this fact it is remark
able that the whole block was not burned.
A magnificent gray mare, the property
of Mr. Frank Mebane, was burned in
the stables back of w. G. Mebane & Co.
The Eagle foundry had little, if any,
insurance. Hodgin, Pegram & Co. were
insured, but l do not know how much
S. s. Browns building was insured for
$500 with Southern Stock Mutual;
J. I. Rankin & Co. had a small loss by
water and smoke; S. E. Hudson also
damaged by water.
The total loss is about $4,000. The
Southern Stock Mutual. of this city, is
the heaviest loser. Among the companies
their loss is about $500. They gave
their check to-day for $1,000 of this to
the losers; the balance will be paid as
soon as adjusted.
Messrs. Wharton and MeAlister. of the
Southern Stock Mutual, gave their check
for S25 to the FIRE. companies for their
efficient work. but for their excellent
work the whole block would have uE-
doubtedly been burned.
Your correspondent has just learned
that the Acme Mill Company, which was
connected with the Eagle foundry, will
be started again in few days
The South Greensboro Hose Company
especially distinguished themselves by
their fine work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
RALEIGH DAY.
MONDAY, JUNE 7TH, AT WOMAN'S
EXPOSITION AT CHARLOTTE.
a Special Train Will Leave Raleigh at
Ia m and Returning. Reach Ra
leigh at II o. m. The Program.

Charlotte. y. c., May 29.-(Specia)-
The mana cement of the Woman's Expo
sition has set apart Monday, June 1th, as
Raleigh Day, and special programme is
being prepared for the occasion. A large
number of visitors from the capital CITY
are expected. Capt. w. Il. Ramseur
Will rum a special train from Raleigh to
Charlotte on that day, leaving Raleigh at
seven O'Clock arriving here at 11:3O
o'clock: returning leaves Charlotte at {
O'Clock, arriving at Raleigh at IL o'clock.
The fare for the round trip has been
placed at two dollars, including admis-
sion to the exposition.
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RUIZ COMMISSION CONCLUDED.
Highly Important Dispatches Sent by
Messenger From General Lee to Wash

Highly Important Dispatches Sent by
Messenger From General Lee to Wash.
ington.
Havana, May 29-l'he commission
conducting the inquiry into the crcum-
stances surrounding the death of .Dr.
Ruiz closed its labors at an early hour
today. A mysterious messenger from
Washington came from Tampa, on the
steamer Mascotte this morning, but did
not land. Mr.. Fishback, secretary OF
the commission, accompanied by Consul
General Lees son, went on board the
steamer before she sailed and held Il
brief consultation with the stranger, and
it is supposed that they delivered to him
the report of the commission and other
highly important dispatches from Consul
General Lee and Mr.. Calhoun, who was
selected to investigate DR.. Ruiz's death.
to be conveyed to the State department at
Washington.
The messenger was registered upon
the MaScotte's inward passenger list as
II. w. Kimball, and the same name ap-
peared on the steamers outward list
DR.. Jose COngosto the Spanish consul
at Philadelphia, who represented the
Spanish government in the inquiry is
also understood to have forwarded a long
report to Senior De JOme, the Spanish
minister at Washington, by tOday's mail
Messrs. Calhoun. Fishback and Con-
gosto will leave next Thursday for New
York direct
1t is understood in political circles that
long conference was held yesterday
between Mr.. Calhoun and the Marquis
De Montoro the chairman of the autono-
mist party, at which the Cuban problem
and the political reforms for the island
offered by Spain were thoroughly dis
cussed in the presence Of DR.. Congosto,
which fact is much commented upon.
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THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Will be Given out SoOn-Father Worth
Grows EXtravagant.

The Council Of State met yesterday,
but did nothing, though two matters Of
importance were considered-the public
printing and the remOdelling and furnish
ing of the State Treasures office.
As to the printing, it was dis Used
and Auditor Aver directed to MAKE IN
vestigatiOn as to how proposals for bids
should be made and report at later
meeting. The present public printers
contract expires in July. and the print
ing this year is i'm the hands of the Coun-
Gil of State give out as it thinks best.
Father Worth, who is so economical
where others are concerned, is becom-
ing quite extravagant in his own behalf.
He now has as good an office as is in the
capital. but he wants a better one. He
wants the wooden floor replaced by mar
BILE thing and the most approved and inn
proved bank fixtures put in.
But the Council couldn't just exactly
see how Father Worth could yell hard
times" and bankruptcy at others and
spend so much on his own little ranch,
and so that matter was indefinitely post
poned.
The Council will meet again as soon as
the Governor returns from Nashville and
decide the public printing matter. but
Father WOrth's little Improvement
scheme is likely to be put in cold storage
for the summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
LUCKY" BALDWIN'S NEMESIS.
Pursued by Woman Who Makes the
Millionaire Nervous.

San Francisco. CAL, May 29.-Million-
aire E. ]. Baldwin has been caught nap
ping by his nemesis, Emma Ashley. He
was sitting in the office of the Baldwin
hotel. reading a newspaper when Miss
Ashley, who happened to be passing sud
denly presented herself and asked him to
buy "a ticket for his little daughters bene-
fit. The millionaire dropped his paper
and nervously waved her away. The
young woman who carried the same bag
from which she drew pistol in Judge
Slack's court room one eventful morning
last year was not to be denied, however,
and expressed her disgust that she should
be compelled to sell tickets for the sup
port of the child. She was finally induc-
ed to leave, but assured Baldwin that
she would call again in the near future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
THE SUGAR STOCK COMMITTEE.
Reports Back Tilman's Resolution for
Senator'S Investigation.

Washington, d. c., May Ex-senator
Jones, Of Nevada, chairman of the com
mittee which controls the contingent ex-
penses of the Senate, to which was re-
ferred the Tillman resolution for an in
vestigatiOn of the reports of speculation
in sugar stocks by Senators, conferred
informally with his colleagues on the
committee and an agreement was reach
ed to report the resolution back to the
Senate.
Senator Tillman says that when it is
reported he will insist upon prompt CON
sideration and that if it is not soon re-
ported he will move the discharge of the
committee.
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Montpelier vt, May 29.-Miss Mildred
Brewster the daughter of a wealthy
farmer of Huntington. to-day shot Miss
Annie Wheeler, of whom she is alleged to
have been jealous, inhicting wounds
which the physicians state will probably
prove fatal. The deed was committed in
a lonely spot on the outskirts of this city
After shooting Miss Wheeler, the Brew
ster girl turned the revolver on herself
and fired a bullet into her right ear in
ficting a serious wound, which will prob
ably prove fatal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISSOLVED.
The Presbmyterians After Ten Days
Session End Their Labors.

Charlotte, n. c., May 29.-The thirty
sixth annual assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian church was dissolved to-day
at o'clock, after a session of ten days
in the First Presbyterian church of this
city. The morning was devoted to dis
posing of various reports and resolutions
as they came up. The business was of
minor Importance. The assembly paid DIR.
Geothins, the moderator, handsome
tribute testifying to his ability and eff
cheney. The ma jority of the commission
ers left tonight for their respective homes.
The assembly was a notable one in many
respects. There were eleven ex-Modera-
tors present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
SAVES $6,OOO,O0O A YEAR.
Iennessee's Law Against Office Holders
Fees Held to be Constitutional.

Jackson, Tenn. May 29.-The Jarvis
bill, passed at the last session of the
State legislature. after one of the hardest
fought legal battles in the history of the
Stale, has been held constitutional by the
State Supreme court.
- This bill will save the people of the
State about $6,00000O a year in office
. holders fees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
BAPTIST UNION CONVENTION.

Reidsville, n c., May 29.-(SpeciaD-
The Baptist URion convention is in ses-
sion to-day and continues tomorrow.
There are one hundred delegates present.
Rev. l.. Johnson, of Greensboro, preach
ed an interesting opening sermon last
evening. IN
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
PANIC IN A CATHEDRAL.

A Candle Falls at the Unveiling Of the
Virgin and Several Are Killed.
Pisa, Italy, May 29.-Durihg a special
service at the Cathedral today, upon the
occasion Of the unveiling of an image of
the Virgin, candle fell, causing great
panic among the many people in the
building. During the rush for the doors,
several persons were killed and twenty
five were more or less seriously injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

The Victim Was a Colored Woman
Much Needed Rains Near Newbern.
Newbern, n. c., May 29-(SpeciaD-
A cOlored woman was killed by lightning
while standing in her doorway near here
today. It"was a heavy rain squall ac-
companied by loud claps of thunder and
rapid lightning. The rain was much
needed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
RICHMOND OUTBIDS THEM ALL.

The Tredegar Works Completes Tor the
Making of 1904 Seacoast Projectiles.
Washington, May 29.-The ordnance
department of the army has just opened
bids for supplying about 1904 cast-iron
proJectiles for seacoast and siege cannon;
the lowest bidders in each class being the
1redegar Company. of Richmond, va, at
the rates: 800 seven inch 125-pound siege
shells. $3.50 each; 200 eight inch 300
pound seacOast shell, $3.50 each; 300 ten
inch 575-pound seacoast shots at Sl3.oo
each; 300 twelve inch 1.OOO-pound sea-
coast shots at $1,000 each, and GOA twelve
inch So0-pound mortar shells at $500
each.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
ACCIRITO SENTENCED.

Rome, May 20-Pietro Accirito, the an
archist, who on April % last attempted
to stab King Humbert, while the lat
ter was on his way to the races, was
sentenced today to the galleys for life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
CLANTON FOR THE MINT.

Charlotte N, c., May 27.-(Special. y
w. s. Clanton, it is said today, will soon
be appointed assayer at the mint here.
The fight for the postoffice has mar
rowed down to ], W. Mullen and w. d.
Cowles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30

Washington, May 29.-Alfred @. Haw-
ley, of Illinois, has been appointed a spe-
cial Indian agent at $1,000 per annum,
vice Joel T. Olive, Of Georgia resigned.
Richmond, Va, May 29.-Mrs. Dora
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
UNWILLING AT ANTIETAM.

Sharpsburg. Md, Nay 29.-The fifty
one foot shaft of the Ninth New York
Volunteers, Hawkins Zouaves," was
unveiled at Atietam battlefield this
morning with appropriate dedicatory GER
emonies. Members a. the regimental
associations were present from many
States, but principally from New York,
numbering about 100 veterans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30

Winston, n. c., May 29.-(SpeciaD-
Greensboro defeated Winston in a ball
game of base ball here this afternoon,
game here this afternoon, the score be-
ing 16 to 3.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
TO MARRY AN AMERICAN.

Wealthy Miss Au Fong. of Honolulu, to
Follow the Example of her Elder Sis
ter. Who Married Captain Whiting.
SaE Francisco, May 29.-The announce
meut is made in this city that on June
4th next another of the beautiful daugh-
ters of the wealthy Chinese merchant
of Honolulu, Au Fong, is to marry an
American. The prospective groom IS
VIM. A. Henshall, formerly Of this city
and one Of the most prominent lawyers "f
the Hawaiian capital Miss Helen An
Fong is said to be even more beautiful
than her sister whose marriage to Captain
Whiting, of the United States Navy
created profound sensation in naval cir
cles some two years ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
ANOTHER RAILROAD FOR CHINA

Pekin, China, May eli Hung Chang
has issued an edict sanctioning the loan
of the Belgian syndicate for the CON
struction of railroad from Paoting- Flu
to Hankau.
GREENSBORO 16; WINSTON 3.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-30
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN ROME

Rome May 29.-Earthquake shocks
were felt at midnight here, at Messina,
Ischia and other points.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-10
Debate on the Funding Bill Concluded
Yesterday Afternoon and Two
Amendments Adopted.
FRlDHY NIGHT SESSION ECHO
CONTROVERSY OVER THE ORDER TO
ARREST ABSENT MEMBERS.
Over Two Hundred DereIict Statesmen
Made Happy with the Assistance
Of Their own Votes.


Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-One of the lead
ing and most active lawyers of the Union
Pacific reorganization committee. which
represents the first-mortgage bondholders
and a large majority OF the stock. is Wins
low S. Pierce. former resident of Indian
apolis. On his removed to New York young
Pierce was fortunate enough to become as
sociated with Judge Dillon, the great cor
poration lawyer. who was closely identified
with Jay Gould, and who still directs the
legal end of the Gould interests, and ne has
gone right to the front Although less than
forty years old, Winslow Pierce now ranks
as one of the best corporation lawyers i'm
New York. He has a special gift for COM
bination, the quality most highly priced by
Gould, and which seems to be recognized
by his SUCCESSORS.
III feeling is cropping out again between
the Huntington interests and the Union Pa
cifc interests. Huntingtons close friends
accuse the Union Pacific people of secretly
conspiring TO defeat the funding bill, and
they do not deny the accusations very Wig
orously. The inside facts about the plans
for the future of the Pacific systems are
gradually coming out. The Union Pacific
representatives claim that their road has
been ruined by Huntington, who has di-
verted great mass of traffic belonging to
the Union Pacific over his individual South
ern Pacific route. His only anxiety TO re-
tain control of the Central Pacific from Og-
den west is to be in position 10 continue
to starve the Union Pacific and fatten his
own and more important roads south If the
property should be sold under foreclosure
the Vanderbilts would probably outbid him.
or at least compel him TO pay a high price
sor what he now controls between Ogden
and San Francisco. If the Nanderbilts
should succeed in getting possession OF
through line to the Pacific. freight and pas
senger rates between the oceans would be
cut in half. knowledge of this fact is at
the bottom of the opposition Of California
TO Huntington's funding scheme and of the
alleged bad faith Of the Union Pacific inter-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-10
John p. Irish Thinks the Next COnven-
tiOn May Adopt the Name Dem
ocratic-RepubIfcan Party"
MAJOR M'KINLEY'S VISITORS
SENATOR PROCTOR. HANNA AND THE
PRESIDENT-ELECT CONFER.
Appeal from ColOred Men i'm Behalf of
Their Brethren in the SOuth-Sena-
tor Hansbrough RenOminated.

CHICAGO, Jan. g. - The conference of
gold-standard Democrats held at the Audi
torium to-day declared for continued oppo-
sition to the tenets of the free-silver wing
of the party and for the continuance of the
party organization. Union with the Bryan
ties was declared to be out of the question,
and resolution offered by John p. Irish,
of California, was adopted, calling on gold
Democrats throughout the country TO per-
feet their State and local organizations
with the purpose Of placing State and local
tickets in the field at thelnext election.
About sixty men were present, represent
ing the States of Illinois, Michigan, Wis
consn, Iowa. Nebraska, Missouri, Mime
McVeagh called the meeting 10 order and
named General S. b. Buckner, of Ken
tucky, as chairman. General Buckner, in
taking the chair, said the meeting was
called for the purpose of comforting with
reference TO the future course of the Ma
tional Democratic party, which was the
only Democratic party in existence.
Speeches were made by men from every
State represented showing that the party
was everywhere in good condition. y mo-
ton urging the members of the party to
perfect their organizations throughout the
country was presented and adopted.
The question of a name for the party
came up for consideration, and John p.
Irish said he would not be surprised If the
party at it's next convention assumed the
name of the Republican party,
the original name of the Jeffersonian party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-10
OREGON sENATORsHIP.
Corbett, Simon and Dolph Not Averse
to Succeeding Mitchell.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 9.-Interest in the
senatorial fight is transferred TO Salem as
the legislators and politicians gather here
preparatory to the convening of the Legis-
lature Monday. The first ballot for United
States senator will be taken on the 18th
inst, and there is much anxiety as 10 who
will be chosen. Senator Mitchell is an
ayowed candidate but the opinion is grow
ing that there are many dark horses. The
only other candidate permitting the unre-
stricted use of his name is ex-senator Cor
bett. who is seventy years Old. Another
who is believed to be yearning for Mitch
ellis mantle is Joseph Simon. 1t is conceded
that Simon will be elected president OF the
Senate and. il is claimed, will be ready to
announce his candidacy for the United
States senatorship If a chance of success
becomes clear Then there Is ex-senator
Dolph who was defeated two years ago.
when Mcbride was elected. Dolph was de-
feated after receiving the Republican eau
Gus nomination. when the Legislature was
Republican. as IL Is now. which left q
breach in the party that has not been closed.
Dolph. pronounced gold d-standard man; is
the logical candidate against Mitchell. but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-10
OUTRAGE ON JAPANESE.
Six Coolies Hanged TIL Nearly Dead
by Fifteen CaIifOrnians.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. "a crusade
against coolie labor has been inaugurated
at Orangevale, a citrus colony in the south
eastern part of this county. c. G. Roos,
an orchardist, employed six japanese on
his place. and last night fifteen citizens
with gunny sacks over their heads seized
the Japanese, placed a rope around the
neck of each and took them to a big oak
tree. There they were strung up and left
hanging until life was almost extinct. The
Japanese We're then lowered, and when they
revived the hanging process was repeated
several times. The Japanese were then
warned never to return on penalty of being
hanged until dead. RooS the employer, re-
monstrated at the outrage, and then a
rome was thrown about his neck with a
threat to hang him if he interfered or en-
pIoyed any but white laDor on his ranch
hereafter.
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Governor McIntyre's Message.

DENVER, Col, Jan. Ex-Governor Mcln-
tyres biennial message to the Legislature
of Colorado was read in joint session this
afternoon. The Governor sets forth in a
comprehensive way the condition OF the
State affairs, but makes no radical recon-
mendations. He explains that the neces-
sity Of keeping troops in Leadville ever
since Sept. % last was due TO the failure
of the sheriff TO attempt to enforce the
laws. The Governor recommends the eStab-
lishment OF a board of Cancellation and me-
diation for the purpose of preventing strikes
when possible. He recommends the Legis-
lature to memorialize Congress to establish
a government department of mines, with
a commissioner who shall be member of
the Cabinet of the President.
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GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HERS.
Howard Wilson Drowned While Res
cuinS His Skating Companion

CRESTON, Ia, Jan. 9.-Howard Wilson.
the seventeen-year-old son of a. l.. Will
son. of this city, met death Thursday even
ing, while rescuing his companion, Miss
Fay Rawls. from drowning Wilson and
Miss Rawls were skating on Summit lake.
when the ice gave way throwing them into
the water. He clung TO the ice with one
hand and supported Miss Rawls with the
other, and vainly endeavored to assist her
upon the ice. Numerous attempts were
made by companions to reach them. but
without avail. as the ice broke and pre-
clpitated several young men into the water
wilson's strength was fast giving out and
he cried that he could not keep up much
longer. Finally u rope of coats was made
and thrown out. Wilson assisted Miss
Rawls TO take hold of 1t. and she was
drawn out. Wilson'S efforts TO save Miss
Rawls had exhausted his strength and.
with one cry, he let loose and sank within
twenty feet of his friends, who We're unable
TO aid him.