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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
CHARGES PREFERRED.

New York, April 1.-THE governing
committee of the Stock Exchange this
afternoon preferred charges against
Charles Neukirch, the board member of
the firm Of Theodore w. Meyers & Co,
who, it is alleged, acted for the E. s.
Dean Company on the Exchange.
Assistant District Attorney Allen to-
day continued his examination of com
plants against the f. s. Dean Company.
n large number of complaints have bene
lodged with the diserict attorney by peo-
pie who claim that they have been swim
died. There are said to be about one
hundred Of these. In adjoining cities and
States. District Attorney Olcott said
that the investigation would probably re-
suit in a recommendation to the com
plainants to take their cases to police
magistrate for a hearing.
Attachments againts the collapsed COM
pany were filed with the Sheriff's office
this afternoon, by counsel for +. T.. Tur-
ncr, agent at Cincinnati for the e. s.
Dean Company. His claim is for 81, 800
and represents salary and commission
The office Of the company in this city is
again in the hands Of the sheriff's officers
The former attachment was raised on
payment OF the judgment.
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Will COmPtMe ~ttVl, r e,Nt' rsr.A' g
TO eOpCt OUp&4JM
= hou' ~ 5 il Wi be Feecess&rx F,r-
the House to Meet Every
Day,

Washington, Arril 14.-1he PopIi$t
members OF the House have undertaken.
the policy of forcing the Republicans
to keep II quorum in the city. WilhoNt.
u quorum to carry motions 10 adjourn fOr
three days it will be necessary fc- taic
House to meet every day. Repre- Senta-
tive Simpson says that the PopuAstS had
expected the Democrats, as the larger M
nOrity party, to insist u1un a quorum,
but, as the Democrats are divided UJhJa
their policy, the populistS will take c1'N'
lead in opposing the majority. After a-g
informal conference of tlR PopaiStS, tc1-
tiers were sent to those of their own }rlTty
who are absent from the city urging chem
to return at once. There are tWeAiy-tWu
Populists III the House, aud Mr. Simpson
asserts that he expects that enough Dcni-
Ocrats Will work wirh them to make aa
effective minority.
Speaker Reed is urging Republicans
members not to leave the city, and a mum
ber in the House to-day was unusually
large for time when tle IiuuSc is prae-
tcaIly not in session.
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| TIE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD
TIE RIVER AT ViCkSBuRG AND
OTHER POINTS RISING.
The Situation Along the Louisiana
Levees Acute--FamiIy Swept Away
by the Current and Perish.

Memphis. Tenn, April 14.-The river
| continues to rise slowly at Vicksburg,
and al points south, and the situation
along the Louisiana system of levees is
acute. The waters are being hurled gilf-
ward with tremendous force and several
thousand men are working and watching
night and day 10 hold the embankments
| in tact.
Many cabins are submerged to their
very roofs, while several have been car
ried away by the swift current. On a
plantation ten miles west of Helena, Syi-
yester Sanders, colored tenant, his wife
and five children were overwhelmed by
the current and all perished
Near Greenville to-day two negroes
| were drowned in an attempt to reach
dry land.
Among the overfowed area rain fell
| i'll torrents last night and part Of to-day
| At Helena the dOwnpour was of such vio-
lence that great pumps were put to work
in the lower part of the city. The water
gained SO rapidly that the pumps had
to be discontinued. The whole of the
southern part of Helena is under water
from one to four feet. The pumps
started up again tonight, and it is expect
cu Ullc WdteT VIII Dc JnFOWn out OF the
streets in three or four days. Owing to
the great storm the river did not fall
at Helena to-day but stands stationary
SLIGHT RISE AT CARLO.
Cairo, ILL.,, April 14.-The crest of the
present rise was probably reached here
to-day and tomorrow will likely see a
fall in the river. The gauge tonight
reads 1913 feet, showing only slight
rise since last night and ON change since
this morning.
STRIKE FOR HIGH WAGES.
Omaha, Neb., April 14.-There is less
danger of the threatened cut off by the
Missouri river tonight, and unless there
is an unlocked for rise or a high wind
from the north it is not probable that
much more damage will be done. The
hastily built dyke that stemmed the tor
rent from Florence Lake on Tuesday
was greatly strengthened to-day and has
almost stopped the flow at the most
threatened point. The water has spread
out over a wider stretch of territory and
surrounds few more houses, but the
changing of the channel of the Missoari
has been averted for the present al least.
The workmen employed along the levee
struck to-day for double poy. They were
getting 10 cents an hour and demand
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PURNELL HAS LOST HOPE
BUT HE IS STILL SITTING UP
WITH THE CORPSE.
NO WESTERN MAN NEED APPLY
Talk Of the Compromise in Washing
ton That Was Suggested in
Sundays News and
Observer.

Washington, April 14.-1Special)-M
T. r. Purnell, Of Raleigh, is still here.
When seen to-day, he said that he knew
of no change in the judgeship contest;
that ne had hoped the matter would be
settled yesterday, but he had been dis
appointed. He does not appear to be 20
hopeful as he did some time ago.
1t is understood that Pritchard will not
endorse any Western man.
There has been some talk of compro-
mise suggested in Sunday mornings
News and Observer by which Robinson
will be made Seymour's successor, and
Purnell, Robinson's successor: but Pur-
nell disayows any knowledge of such an
arrangement. The matter is giving
Pritchard a great deal of trouble.
Robinson seems to be in the lead at this
time. 1t is thought that he would be
acceptable to Col. Andrews, in case Price
and Boyd are rejected on account of the
home-rule principle.
Marshall Mott, John NJ. Brewer, State
Senator WILDLY, J. NJ. Moody, and
John Shultz are still in the city; and
w. W. Rollins is expected here to-mor-
row.
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WILMINGTON AND HELENA
These Two Gunboats Get $4,000 Bonus
For Extra Speed

Washington April 1.-THE naval trial
board has just submitted to the Navy
Department the report of the trial trip Of
the two gunbOats, Wilmington and He
lena, built by the Newport News Ship
building Company. The Wilmington was
tried first on March DIST on the Long
Island sound course. On the way north
from Newport News to New
London, she encountered long
swell, in which she rolled easily
in maximum inclination Of 81 degrees
which was much diminished when tn
swell was taken abaft the beam instead
Of two points ahead. The trial was ruH
March - ii fair weather and with =:
smooth sea. The time made over the
entire course Of "a knots was three hours
35 minutes and "a seconds. With correc
tons for tides this amounted to an aver
age speed of 150756 knots. The board
says the steering gear worked we.i
and that the vessel showed excellent turn
| ing qualities. She was strong e.eouga
| to carry all Of her weights, and the ma
chlnery was fully up to the contract re-
qurements. Altogether the ship was in
excellent condition and nothing rpmaine,!
| TO be done on her except to place few
| httings. The machinery was about elev-
/ en- tons in excess of the contract weight
The manoeuvering qualities were good.
! though there was some tendency 70 W,
in a heavy swell. The board made sub
stantially the same report in the case
of the sister ship, Helena, which was
| tried over the same course two davs
| later, although her speed was 1891
| knots. The vessel being designed fer
| thirteen knots, a bonus of excess speed
amounting in the case Of the Wilmington
| to $41 800 and in the ease of the Helena
to $49,940, will be paid.
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THE LARGEST CIRCULATION NORTH CAROLINA DAILY PAPER

opposition to the bankruptcy BILL" said
Mr. Morgan.
Efforts to fix a time for the vote were
notice that he would call up the resolu-
ton daily until vote was reached.
The Indian Appropriation bill was
then taken up. 1t afforded Mr.. Gorman,
of Maryland, an opportunity to speak of
the disorganized condition of the Senate.
He criticised the course al those in
charge of these measures in pressing ex-
cessive appropriations when the Senate
committees were so disorganized that
proper care for economy could not be
exercised.
The committee amendment opening the
Uncompallagre Indian Reservation to
public entry, led to long contest.
A point of order was made against it
by Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas, and pending
the decision, the Senate at five p. m.
went into executive session, and soon
afterward adjourned.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Washington, April 14.-The House was
fn session but ten minutes to-day and then
adjourned until Saturday without trans
long enough, however, to furnish occa-
sion for a display of the division among
the Democratic members which the re-
cent caucus had not been able TO heal.
In this division, Nh. De Almond, of Mis-
souri,. appeared as the leader of the oppO-
sition to the leadership of Mr.. Bailey.
AS soon as the journal had been read,
Mr. Dingley made a motion that whom
the House adjourn it be until Saturday.
Mr.. De Almond and Mr.. Simpson i'm
mediately demanded a division. The
vote on the motion was 131 to 3S.
Mr.. Bailey and his followers voted with
the Republicans, while Mr.. De Almond
and other Democrats and Popuhsts OPP
posed the motion. Many Democrats re-
Trained from taking sides, while those
who arose for the division seemed about
equally divided on the question.
Mr.. De Almond, Mr.. Terry, of Argan-
sas, and other Democrats tried to secure
a yea and nay vote, but only 81 members
supported the demand, which was not 8
sufficient number. AS soon as the House
had adjourned the Democrats gathered
in groups, discussing their policy in great
earneStneSs.
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FIRE ON SPANISH WArSIIP.

Havana, April 14.-The insurgents
fired on the Spanish coaster Maria Her
rera, near the coast at Baracoa, but with
out result. They also fired on the town
at several points. The fire was returned
by the garrison and the insurgents re-
treated burning several houses and huts
in the outskirts of the city.
A. p. Triary, the American Consul at
Baracoa, arrived here this morning with
his family, ON his way to ST. Augustine,
Florida, for Il summer vacation.
Numerous skirmishes have taken place
in the provinces of Pinar del Rio, and
Santa de Cuba. According to the Of
fetal reports, the losses of the insurgents
have been 81 killed, including a captain,
three wounded, five taken prisoners ON
the field and sixty-two who surrendered,
eight of whom were armedy. The Span
ish losses are officially reported as eight
killed and five officers and sivty-six sol
diers wounded.
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The Cretan Chiefs Insist That Nothing
But Absolute Union With Greece Will
Satisfy Them.
London, April 1.-THE Daily Chronicle
will publish the following tomorrow
from its Athens correspondent, Mr.. Hen
ry Norman: Il have had an audience with
King George. He spoke without much
hope, but firmly like man who can only
do his duty and leave the rest to heaven.
More than once he said: If Greece had
been a greater power and had walked
into Crete long ago, her action would
have been welcomed by the powers as
we'll as by the rest of the world as a
blessing But she is a small power and
seems unable to do anything that will
satisfy the greater powers"
ABSOLUTE UNION WITH GREECE.
New York, April IA copyrighted
cable to the Journal from Canea says:
'"The Russian Consul again interviewed
the insurgent leaders at Retino. The
most prominent of the Cretans is Sapaun-
jakis, who is related to high officials in
Athens. The chiefs insisted that nothing
but absolute union with Greece would
satisfy them. They refused to entertain
Consul Demerics' proposal to choose del
egateS from all parts of the island to
meet the Admirals in conference at some
point distant from the ships and Col.
Vassos."
DIFFERENCES IN ROYAL FAMILY
Vienna, April 14.-The Tageblatt SAYS
to-day that sharp differences have arisen
in the Greek royal family as to the prop
er course for the government to pursue.
The Grown Princess, in defiance Of hel
husband and of King George. has gone
entirely over to the war party
WAR INEVITABLE.
Vienna, April 1.-THE best informed
diplomats here regard war as inevitabl
They say the strain cannot much longer
be borne by either Turkey or Greece,
and that the time has passed for the
powers to attempt to intervene In view
of the dangerous position assumed by
Greece, the question is reiterated, wheth-
er she does not count upon some power
coming to her support at the crucial mo-
ment. The situation is regarded here as
analogous to the time when Servia at
tackled Turkey in 1876, when Russia and
Great Britain saved defeated Seryia
from annihilation.
Athens, April 14.-The Greek insur-
gents, accordington dispatches from the
front, have sustained considerable losses
and are retreating before superior forces.
While occupying Baltino the Greeks
burned most of the houses of that place.
Elassona, April 14.-The Turks COM
plain that the Greek troops are trying to
provoke an attack. Yesterday a detach-
ment crossed the frontier and for brief
Damasi, subsequently retiring. A com
munication has been sent by Edhem
Pasha to the Greek commander, inform
ing him that these tactics will be stopped
by force if necessary.
Elassona, April 14.-The Turkish
troops are now centered in very strong
force at Grevena and the insurgents have
little chance of advancing further.
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TAR-HEELS CAME NEAR WINNING
Played Pennsy a Stiff Game Scoring =
Against Their g.

Greensboro, n. G., Aprh 14.-tSpeciaD
The game between the University of
North Carolina and Pennsylvania this
afternoon was the best all round game of
the season. The result of yesterdays
game made ball cranks think the game
would be one sided. Instead, however. tha
Tar-heeIs put up very plucky fight aud
gave the Quaker boys a bad scare Tire
Carolinians managed to secure three runs
to nothing up till the sixth inning when
by series of well punched hits the
visitors managed to make four runs in
one inning and two more later on, while
the wearers of the blue and white only
got one more. The game was character
lied by clean gentlemanly playing 0n
both sides. Stanley as usual played Il
strong game at second base. Red VIII
liams did good playing.
u. n. c., 021O0O11O-d
Pennsylvania. 05001-;
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Washington, April 14.-There were
many callers at the White House to-day
on office seeking missions. Several GeOr-
gia men came with Col Buck, the re-
Gently nomina ted minister to Japan. One
of them was w. A. Pledger, who desires
to be Consul at Jamaica. Representa-
tive Livingston, of Georgia, brought
Rev. /. s. Hopkins, who wished to be
appointed minister to Greece. Repre-
sentative Walker, of Virginia, present
cd Mr.. w. McH. Gish, who would he
minister to Hayti.
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BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

Newport News, Va, April 14-New-
port News was shut out to-day by Rich
mond, but the visitors did not have a
cinch. Both teams played gilt edged ball
and the visitors made their two runs by
punching hits. The score: .:., Ii.
Richmond, OO1OOOO1x-2
Newport News, OOOOOOO00-O
Batteries: Schmidt and Foster; Host
and MaGee, r'a" '.u
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THEN COMES A BOYD STORY.
And Yet Purnell Claims Dead Cincl
With Skinner Betting on Him.

And Yet Purnell Claims a Dead Cinch
With Skinner Betting on Him
Washington, d. c., April 14-(Speciai)
Late tonight | had interviews with Mr.
Purnell and Col James Z. Boyd in re-.
gard to the Judgeship. Mr.. Purnell said
that he and Col. Boyd had gone together
this evening to see the Acknowledgement
but that the latter had rendered no final
decision; that the contest for the Judge
ship had narrowed down to him and
Boyd and that Skinner was Offering t.
bet fifty to one on Purnell Col. Boyd
whom | met on my way to the telegraph
office, said that he knew nothing of the
matter. That he had no idea how 1t
would be settled. Col. r. r. Glenn, the
present District Attorney, is in town.
He said tonight that Boyd would be
appointed Glenn is a railroad attorney.
and his opinion is probably that OF the
Southern Railway. The appointment of
Boyd would create a rupture between
Skinner and Andrews, which would he
fatal to the latter. .e.....
Quite a number of North Carolina Re
publican leaders are at the National to-
night, among whom are Marshal Mil
likeh, Sam Bradshaw, Penitentiary SUI
perintendent Smith, Tyree Glenn, Jim
Wray, and d. NJ. Vernon. Judge Rob
inson is expected tonight.
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New York, April 14.-Wm. w. Wysor.
United States Consul at Cadiz, who took
passage on board the Werra, at Gibral-
tar, died on board shortly before noon
to-day. He was n native of Lynchburg,
Va, had been suffering from consump-
ton for several months and returned
home in company with his nephew,
Frank WysoA During the voyage he
failed rapidly. Consul Wysor's body win
be taken to his home IN LyneAburg.
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BRYAN OFF FOR THE WEST
ASKED iF HE WERE GOING TO
BUY MONTICELLO.
Said Its Owner Had Declined to Sell It
For National Park as He
Desired.

Washington, ID. c., April 14.-Wm. J.
Bryan, who was the guest of honor at
the jefferson dinner here last night, left
for the West to-day. Before his de-
parture, Mr.. Bryan was asked about the
rumors that he was to purchase Mon
ticelIo, the home Of Jefferson.
II have felt for some years." replied
Mr.. Bryan, that Monticello, the home
of jefferson, should be made a national
park in order that all his followers might
feel free to visit the place and gather
inspiration from its sacred memories.
Having this thought in mind, i wrote to
Jefferson Levy, the present owner, ask
ing whether he would sell it ON condition
that it be conveyed to the national gov
ernment or the State of Virginia., or
some association similar to the Mount
Vernon, or Hermitage associations form
cd to care for it. / have just received
letter from Mr.. Levy in which he eX-
presses a desire to retain the ownership
of it, and assuring me that welcome
will at all times be extended to visitor.
/ appreciate Mr.. Levy's desire to re-
tain possession Of the property which has
been in his family for many years. He
has kept Monticello up at his own ex-
pense, and feels a just pride in the pos
session Of such a historic place. His re-
fusal to part with it, of course puts an
end to any plan Of raising, by subscrip-
ton, sufficient fund to purchase it, and
i only mention the matter now because
the correspondence has become known
and 1 have received many inquiries re-
garding the NATTER
BRYAN ON THE COMMISSION.
Washington, d. c., April 14.-Speak,
ing of the Presidents appointment Of
commissioners to visit foreign countries
in the interest of an international none
tary conference, VIM. ]. Bryan to-day
said he thought the personnel Of the
commission was excellent, so far as Mr..
Stevenson and Mr.. Wolcott were con-
cerned. Mr.. Paine, he did not know. y
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Washington, April 14.-Attorney Gen
eral McKenna, sent letter to the House
to-day calling attention to the fact that
there is now no fund available for the
payment OF salaries of United States dis
tr'ict attorneys. He recommends that
$4,000 be Immediately appropriated for
salaries and expenses of district attorneys
and $4,000 for the pay of regular assis-
tant attorneys.
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THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE.
Adjourned Until April 27, in Order to
Give Time for Serving Subpoenas for
Additional Witnesses.

Give Time for Serving Subpoenas for
Additional Witnesses.
Topeka, Kan, April 14-Representa-
tive Keefer occupied much of the time
Of the legislative investigating committee
to-day. Keefer had made broad charges
of corruption, but showed a decided un-
willingness to mention names or give
other direct TESTIMONY When hard
pressed for definite statements as to
charges OF corruption made by him in
public, keefer stated that he had been
approached by a man who wanted to
buy his vote ON the railroad bill. The
man told him others were getting money
and that he was fool if he did not go
home fixed" He could not remember
the mans name. Keefer said he had
also been approached several times on
the text book bill. He went on to say
that he had been told by State Senator
Carroll that Il. +. Waggoner had made
the brag that ne (Waggoner) as head
of the railroad lobby, had $4,000 at his
disposal to defeat railroad legislation.
Adjournment was then taken till April
Y, to give time for the serving of
number of subpoenas for additional wit
neSSeS.
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Berlin, April IA dispatch from rs
sen-on-the- Ruhr, announces that ten per
sons were killed to-day through ar cA-
plosiOn Of fire damp n the Ob,'rh"E>s q,
pit
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Washington, April 14.-Rear Admiral
George Brown will be detached from the
command of the Norfolk Navy yard
June j, and placed on waiting orders.
Capt. N. III. Farquhar will be transferred
from the naval examining board to the
command Of the yard.
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PLAN OF T~E pO0U '"-s
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KING GEORGE HAS NO HOPE.

The Cretan Chiefs Insist That Nothing
But Absolute Union With Greece Will
Satisfy Them.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-17
TONIGHT IS THE LAST.
Miss Putnam and Her Company VIII
Make a Farewell Appearance.

The advance sale of seats for the
play this evening has been fairly good
and there is every indication that a
full house will be present to give Miss
Putnam and her company farewell
send off.
The presentation this evening win
be "Erma, the Elf" sensational
comedy drama. Miss Katie Putnam
assume three characters. The great
fire scene is one of the features of
the play.
Miss Putnam Svill sing her success
full songs, including "Kentucky Babe ~
Honey, Does you Love Your MANI"
"Swim the Golden River" Sweet Lu-
cinda," and "Paola," the beautiful
Spanish waltz, song and dance, with
the castinet accompaniment.
An original humorous song, entitl-
ed, Il Found 1t Here in Honolulu
and Alone" will be sung by j. d.
O'Hara