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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-06
Sixteen Populists Said to Be
For Hanna's Man.
ct IN ALL ARE CLAIMED
A Caucus of Pritchard Pops
Held in Hileman's Room.
P7ircHARo HAS NO" RECANTED
Declares = Is for the Sub Treasury,
Free Silver and Against the
National Banking
system.

In Hileman's room. at the Branson
House, yesterday afternoon, caucus
was held. 1t was called by Congressman
Skinner, and composed principally of
Populists from the First (Skinner's) and
Seventh QIileman's) districts. 1t lasted
for more than two hours, and was pre-
sided over by the Rev. Mr.. Burns, of
Greenyille, candidate for Keeper of
the Capitol
The moving spirit of this assemblage
was Mr.. Skinner, who had all along
been openly supporting Pritchard and
Hileman And it was in their interest
that the caucus was known to be called.
Neither Senator Butler nor any of his
close friends were present. So far from
it they did not recognize the meeting as
a formal caucus at all, but spoke OF 1t
simply as "a little room conference.
But their slurs didn't deter Skinner and
Hileman. They held their caucus just
the same, and this is the result as an
nouneed last night TO me by Mr.. Skin
ner:
Twenty seven Popuiist members
announced themselves in favor OF
Pritchard, and said they would vote
for him in the caucus. Seventeen will
vote for him, no matter what the eau
Gus does"
Here is the blacklist of renegade
Populists, who, it is understood, will de.
sert their party and its principles to
vote for Mark Hanna's candidate, and
the patronage that he has it in his power
to give. | do not youch for the correct
ness of the list, indeed, / am inclined to
think in one or two instances it is incor-
rect, but / give the names on Col Harry
SINNERS authority. Here they are:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-06

Do not allow your system to get weak
and debilitated. 1t is: easy to keep well
and strong by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
BURIED IN THE RUINS.
Ten People Injured at Chicago
Fire-Three May Die.

r Chicago, H., Jan. Occurring a de-
structive fire tonight in the six-story str,Ic-
ture at 1856, 1913, eco, and 202 Monroe
street, occupied exclusively by wholesale
firms, ten persons were seriously injured,
seven OF whom were fEemen. Three Of
them will probably die
The structure, with it's contents, was
almost entirely destroyed The loss is
estimated at not lessthan $3.50 900 covered
by insurance.
The fire originated on the first floor
of tile building, which was occupied by
the WurZburger Brothers 4 fire wall
divided the building in the center, but it
only afforded a temporary barrier for the
flames. The upper two stories of the west
wallfe upon tile adjoining building, which
is but four stories high. From the roof OF
this structure two fire companies were di-
recting the streams of water into the
building and several Of the firemen
were buried under the debris when the
wall fell. They were carried from the
roof in an unconscious condition and re-
moved to hospitals. Some OF the spectators
were slightly injured by falling particles.
but only three were hurt seriously enough
to require the service OF ambGIances to re-
move them to their homes
There were about forty fires in Chica 90
today but many OF them were extinguished
with small losses.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
THE SITUATION IN IDAHO.
Chairman Jones' Telegram to- the
Democratic Caucus There.

Chairman ]. X. Jones OF the national
Democratic committee yesterday after
noon sent tie following telegram to Hon.
j. c. Rich chairman of the Idaho Demo-
cratic legislative caucus:
w Washington, Jan. 26.
My action and that OF prominent Dem
ocratS, members OF tie national Committee.
and others, is in no sense al interference
in laCal affairs Prominent ana leading
Republicans abandoned their great party
and gave hearty support to the platform
and candidates of the Chicago convention,
andit youldi in my opinion be an exceedingly
narrow and undemocratic course for the
party TO fail TO testify its high sppTecia-
ton of such conduct. We cannot discriui
nate against such men without harm to
our great cause.
I'VE here have acted for the cause, not
for any man: for the whole country, and
not for a State. This question is not
and cannot be confined to Idaho We
therefore, urge that our friends in Idaho
shall not lose sight of the effect of their
action on the whole country, and cur
great cause in their excitement over local
affairs. Having proposed for weeks to
vote for Populist satisfactory TO yOu, and
being denied the opportunity TO 10 SO,
Democrats cannot be charged with NioIqt-
ing agreement referred to. They have
discharged every assumed obligation
JAMES K. JONES"
The morning times., 1897-01-27
HE DIDN'T LIKE THE CELLS
A Virginia Sheriff and His p risoner
Took Hotel Accommodations

Sheriff N. C. watts, of Augusta county,
va, stopped in Washington last night with
j. B. Walton, a prisoner, who is wanted in
StauntoE for housebreaking. The officer
and prisoner reached the Twelfth street
station house shortly before midnight.
Walton did not fancy the cells and the
sheriff was not pleased with the witness
rooms of the prison. Consequently both de-
parted to find accommodations at hotel.
walton is charged with having stolen 10
cents in money and a gallon OF cider from
a wealthy farmer in the vicinity OF staup-
ton. The farmers family were all at
church one Sunday recently, and Walton,
who is blacksmith by trade, is accused
of hammering in a front door and helpinp
himself to the cider and the ten-cent piece
The authorities searched for him and ne
fled to Fredericksburg. He was arrested
there and Sheriff Watts went after him
The two stopped at Washington to spend
the night, but the prisoner thought the cells
i'm the station-house too small for his COM
fort. After examining witness room the
sheriff declared that he would not risk his
charge in IT,
The morning times., 1897-01-27
.PLATT THE GUEST OF HONOR
He Was Banqueted by the New
York Republican Clubs.
MANY NOTABLES WERE THERE
From All Parts of the Country
Came Repu bIican Magnates to BE
Present at the Glorificatiou of
the Party's Leader in the En-
pire State.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 26.--Hon. Thomas C.
Piatt was tonight honored by a banquet
rendered to tile Senator-elec by the New
York State League of Republican Clubs
Harlnanus Bleecker Hall was the scene OF
the festivities A temporary flooring had
been constructed from the stage over the
orchestra seats, upon which rested ban
quet tables with seating capacity for $50
people. The several hundred spectators
occupied seats in the dress circle and the
gallery. Tie wives of the prominent
guests and of the State officers occu pied
the toXes ON each side Of the speaker $
table.
The interior decorations and arrange
ments were gorgeous and elaborate The
decorations of the hall proper We're a
combination of bunting, flowers, vines,
tropical foliage and colored electric bulbs.
Broad streamers of national colors hung
from the dome TO the balconies.
Mr.. PIatt came in with State Treasurer
Addison Colvin, and took the center seat
at the speakers table Next to him was
Mr.. Colvin. The guests arranged them
selves on each side of the guest of hon Dr.
elect Thomas c.. Platt, Gov. Frank s.
Black, former United states Senator Viii
liam Pitt Kellogg, of louisiana; President
d. ID. Woodmansee Of the National League
OF Republican Clubs, Lieut. Gov Timothy
l.. Woodruff, Gen r. a. Alger of Michigan,
and Hon Chauncey NJ. Depew. Others at
the guests table were j. Sloat Fassett,
Rev. ]. f. Crosser, Gen. B, F. Tracy, Gen
Stewart l.. Woodford, Louis F. Payn, Fred
erick S. Gibbs, Frank Hiscock, and Edward
Lauterbach.
Letters OF regret were printed upon the
menu cards from Vice Fresident-elect Ho-
bart, ex-President Harrison, and half a
hundTed United States Senators, governors
of States and presidents OF Republican
leagues. kilograms OF regret were re-
ceived from Presiaent-elect Mckinley and
Mark A. Hanna and many others.
1t was S O'Clock before the toast list
was reached. President Colvin Introduce j
the guest of tine evening in some very
laudatory remarks. Mr.. Platt received II
royal welcome. His remarks were so well
received that he WAS interrupted time
and tirne again by the yociferous applause
OF his many friends
The morning times., 1897-01-27
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS MEET
The National Association i'm Sess :on
at DeS M0ines.
Delegates Present From Sew enteen
States-President Susan b.
Anthony's Annual Address. a

Des Mnines, Iowa, Jan 26.-"We VIII
have nine stars in our banner instead of
four before the end of the century," de
ciared Susan b Anthony, the veteran
man Suffrage Association, in her annual
address ID the convention, which opened
today She seized the banner from the
Hesk before her and waved 1t aloet 1t is
an American flag, save that it has only
four stars, one for each State that has
granted full suffrage to women, and the
confident declaration Of the beloved presi-
dent set the convention in an uproar OF
applause that lasted several minutes
The convention opened this morning IN
the Central Christian Church, with about
200 ladies present. 1t was 10 degrees
below zero, but the church was crow ded t o
its capacity forenoon and afternoon. Sew
enteen States were representa-, the
weather keeping away many delegations.
Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery, secretary, old
or the work Of the national headquarters
at Philadelphia, in sending out literature,
securing assistance of the press, and tuild-
ing mp sentiment. She said the last
year had been the most successful in this
direction in the history Of the association.
She recommended the headquarters be re-
moved to New York.
In the evening reception was given to
the members of the association and the
members OF the legislature, at the home
OF Mrs. F. NJ. Hubbell. It was a great
crush, fully 1000 people attending. The
association will probably be invited to
attend the legislative sessions on Thurs
day, and the leaders VIII be given an op-
tortunity to speak.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
THE NV unI.4..,Ns ENTRIES.
Official Weights and Horses for
TOdaV'- Events

New Orleans, Jan. 2G.-F Glowing are
the entries for tomorrow,
First aCe-Seyen-eighthS OF a mile
Selling JSnt oTee. SO; ChiCot. Hano PelIe,
102 each, Billy Jordan. les; Mrs. Brad
shaw Hal oween, i Ito June, OthO, Loudon,
1OT each; Prig, no
Sec Ond race-Seven-eighths OF a nile.
Selling OSny, 9S; Barney Adler, loo;
Princess OnLie, Al Love, Candy, IO3 each,
NairetC, les.
Third e-Seven-eighths OF a mile.
Selling LayOn. Provcrb, Partisan, Pear
son, 81 each, Carver, BOmbard. 90 each;
FayOrine, 1OO- Winslow, IG2; StanZa, 1O4;
Dr. France, Rover, 105 each
Fourth ce-Three-Guarters Of a mile;
handicap Provideut, You o Ne. sharon,
and Henrica, 60 each; Pete Kitchen and
Lonely, 81 each; Squire G., 9S; GiSmOnda,
loo, Aureula. 101: Robert Latta. les
Fifth race-One mile. c, c. RumriH, SO;
Baalgad aud Laura Gotta. 81 each; Har-
mUny. 9S: Hippugriff, IG2; stark, IO4;
YeNt and PluUuS. 112 each.
Sixth race-Three-quarters OF a mile;
selling Double Dummy ana Graefin, 81
each; Redena, 80; SeIbach, So Kenston, 81:
Break ebay, Hennca and Harry 5, SO
each: VenCedor. 101: Prince of India and
John COnrOy, 104 each
The morning times., 1897-01-27
DEATH OF EDWARD MITCHELL
The Station-Keeper in the Fifth Pre-
cinct Succunhed to Disease.

ciDct Succumbed to Disease
Edward Mitchell, who for seven years
has been the night Station-keeper in the
Fifth police precinct, died yesterday after
noon, in the fifty-secOnd year of his age,
of a complication OF heart and lung trouble,
at his late home, No. 206 r street north
east, son, Mr.. Arthur Mitchell, and TWO
daughters, the Misses Edit and Nelly, sur
viving him.
Mr.. Mitchell had been una HE to occupy mis-
accustomed place at the desk of the station
for several months prior to his death.
Mr.. Mitchell came to this city from
Liberty, Frederick county, Md, eight
years ago, and shortly afterward received
the appointment at the Fifth precinct,
which he held until his death. His genial
manner gained for him host of friends
among the members of the force, and his
conscientious performance of duty won
for him as well the confidence of the city
police authorities.
The funeral Will take place from the late
home of the deceased on Friday morning
at II O'Clock, and will he conducted ty
Rev. f. o. Eldridge, pastor of Waugh, NJ
E. Church, OF which Mr.. Mitchell was a
member. Interment viii be made in the
family lot at Congressional Cemetery.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
RHINE STILL CHAMPION
He Defeated Haines at Bicycle Polo
at Typographical Temple.

The match game Of bicycle polo played
last evening at Typographical Temple, be-
tween Mr.. George ". Hanes and Mr..
Howard Rhine, the District champion. was
won by the latter after an exciting contest.
The play consisted OF three 6-minute
innings. During the early part of the
game Mr.. Haines' hands were badly lacer-
ated in a collision with Mr.. Rhine
The score was: First inning, Rhines five
goals; second inning, Hines one goal. The
third inning resulted in a tie. After the
contest Mr.. Haines stated that he was
confident If he had not been injured in
the early part Of the game he would have
defeated Mr. Rhine He also says he was
Handicapped by the wheel he rode.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
Jokelets, Old or New.

A celebrated girl-Anna Versary.
The man who kills himself generally has
no reason.
Nearly every man who drinks whisky
makes rye face.
You needn't be an astronomer to see
stars this weather Just go skating. Do
you tumble?
All the world loves lover, except the
gasman, who knows that lovers turn the
gas down low.
A youpg woman went into dog fancier's
on Ninth street yesterday and asked to see
all ocean Observation-Disclosures Record
The morning times., 1897-01-27
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Content; the FooI,s Philosophy.

Content; the FOOLS Philosophy.
My heart is sad. good Sir Nonsense;
Come, make me merry CEOth the KING,
And thou shalt nave for reCompense
"a kingly gift) this ieweled ring.
What secret talisman, o, fool.
Aye makes thee gay aEd wont to sing?
What is the philOsOphic school
That makes thee wiser than thy king?f
30, richer than the flashing gems
That glitter in thy kingly crown,
Yea, rarer than the diademS
or kings and GogeS of renOwn-
OF greater splendor, brighter sheen,
Than any jewel thou canst bring,
Is one, my Liege, thou ne'er hast seen,
And POSSESS that gem, o, kng-
THE reason can laugh, o, King,
And cen provoke thy royal miTth,
L will reyeal-yet keep thy ring,
] have a gem OF greater worth
This head which wears the cap and bella
Once tore a princes coronet,
Yet in thy testers soul there dwelis
No slightest yestige OF regret
mo wish for power distG IS my brain,
No wish to don the robe of state.
And wish, or word or deed were vain,
III aimed TO stay the hand of Fate.
Ny reign had been q tyrant's rule;
Twas born III strife, in warning spent
o, sire, my philosophic school
Experience. my gem-Content."
f PERCIY ALE BAKER.
The miners strike at Spring Hill mineA
Halifax, has been settled.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
TWODEAD, TWENTY INJURED
Result of a Wreck on the Canadian
Pacific.
A Broken Rail PIunges an Express
Seyenty-five Feet Over an
Enbankment.

Moncton, N B.. Jan. 26.-PaImer's Pond
was this afternoon the scene OF the most
disastrous railway wreck witnessed in this
province for some years. The Canadian
Pacific express, running over the Inter
Colonial Railroad tracks, due at Moncton
at 1 p m, arrived at Dochester a little
behind time, and when turning the bend at
Palmer's Pond the train broke away from
the engine, presumably owing TO a broken
rall, and dashed over a seyenty-five foot
embankmeDJ TO the ice in the pond below
Those " no ohadsurvivedthe fearful plunge
bent themselves to the task Of rescuinC
the more unfortunate. The intense cold
added TO the horrors OF the Situa ton and
the sufferingS of the injured TWO of the
occupants of the train were killed. and
nearly score, more or less, injured
One ofthe dead was woman Miss Patri-
quin, dressmaker, of Bloomfield, Kings
county, N Y, who was taken from the
coach in which she went down toher death
in an almost unrecosnizable condition The
injured were rescued from the upturned
cars through the windows. The most Sc
riously injured are: Hon. DIR. Borden Domin-
ion minister of militia, cut about the head;
Henry McLcon, of Pictou. back injured;
MIR. Darner, of Amherst, n. S, cut about
the face; Rupert Neil, OF westvilIe, N s.,
face cut; Edward Blancb, of Amherst; B.
J. Taylor, Amherst; T. W Wallace,
Montreal; r r. Wallace, Halifax, Y. s.,
brother of the latter; George P Barring,
Halifax; Charles Thompson, brakeman, all
OF whom are more or less injured
The dead and injured We're placed aboard
the wrecking train and brought to this
city. The wrecked coaches were seven
in number and all lie smashed almost to
spIinters on the ice of the pond. Six
rails were torn up and the track badly
damaged. Traffic Will hardly be re-.
sUmed before tomorrow morning .
The morning times., 1897-01-27

meeting assembled. desire. to attest their
appreciation OF the great principle Of in
ternational arbitration, as embodied in the
treaty between this Republic and Great
Brirain now pending in-the Senate
Believing this treaty to be distinct
advance toward tliesb best civilization, and
trusting that it may prove a helpful ex-
ample for other natiuns, We. saallhail with
joy and patriotic pride its confirmation by
the Senate of the United States'''
The audience was dismissed with the
benediction by the Rev. Teunis Hamlin.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
RECEPTION TO BISHOP NEWMAN.
Mrs. Senator Stanford Again Appears
In Society.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 26.-For the
first time since the death OF her husband,
United States Senator Leland Stanford,
Mrs. Jane Lathrop-Stanford opened the
portals of her mansion on Mob Hill this
afternoon to San Francisco society.
AS token of the friendship which has
long existed between the families OF the
late Senator and Bishop Newman, Meth
o1ist Episcopal bishop of California, Mrs.
Stanford gave reception In honor of
Bishop and Mrs. Newman TO which !, $50
invitations were issued The gathering
was the N ost notable of its kind ever as
sembled in San Francisco society, the clergy
and learned professions being well rep
resented.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
Refu Sc in san Francisco. j..

San Francisco is soon to have the largest
plant in the world for disposing of city
refuse by fire. The building will be Of
brick and iron, with a. huge chimney 250
feet high for its most striking feature.
There are to be thirtytwo furnaces, with
a combined capacity for reducing to ashes
400 tons a day of material gathered by
the municipal scavengers- The plant is to
be constructed, operated and owned by a
private corporation.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
Mark Hanna at Canton.

Canton, Ohio, Jan 26.-National Chair
man NJ. A. Hanna came to Canton tonight
for conference with Major Mckinley
There were no callers during the evening
and the President-elect and Mr.. Hanna
Were closeted together for several hours
It is understood that Major Mckinley con
templates the definite settlement of several
Cabinet portfolios during the week, and
that he wished to talk them over with Mr.
Hanna
The morning times., 1897-01-27
BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
Prof. Daniel Slightly Improved-Sot
Much Hope for Mr.. EdmonstOn.

Prof. Daniers condition Yesterday showed
signs of fslightimprcvemeut Toward night
fall he manifested symptoms of restless
ness which alarmed the nurses for while.
Later, however, the professor rested cas-
ily. and SCENE d slightly stronger.
The condition OF Charles EdmOnston, the
well-known contractor, who lies danger
ouSly ill at his home, No S27 street
northwest. was extremely critical at an
early hour this morning But little hope
of his recovery is entertained.
Senator z. s. George, of Mississippi, rest
ed quietly last night and his condition is
slightly improved.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
Married His Housekeeper.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 26.-The marriage
of Chief Justice Thomas Woods this even
ing to his housekeeper, Miss Alice Bart
lett, distant relative, was a great sur
prise Judge Woods has been confined to
his bed a week or more with grip, and
was quite sick so that he had to he
propped on pillows and remain in bed
while the ceremony was being performed
The morning times., 1897-01-27
AN ORATOR WAS CHOSEN
II. C. Sanford TO Represent Metro
politan Epworth Chapter.

DJittan I.pWoIth 1utpttE
The fourth oratorical contest of the
Metropolitan EpwoTth Chapter was held
last night in the vestry rooms OF the church,
at Four-and- a-half and G streets north
west, to select repre- sentative for the
great contest in March. The interest cen
tering in the chapter was confirmed by
the great crowd present.
The Rev. Hugh Johnson opened the pro-
gram OF the evening with prayer. This
was followed by the first Grafton, AN
Appeal for Patriotism" delivered by Mr..
II. C. Oherholzer Owing to the illness of
Mr.. II. c.. Hamilton he was unable to enter
the contest Mr. II. c. Sanford spoke
on american Citizenship and Mr.. j.
u. Herr read a paper on ''Shall Cuba
Be Free?''
While the judges, Col r. z. Doan, Drs.
j. S. Gilbert and j. IL. McCarty, Were
deciding the contest Miss Hathaway ZEN
dered a charming violin solo.
The Judges awarded the decision to
Mr. Sanford, who has represented the
chapter in the league contests tefore.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
IT WILL BE WARMER.
The Worst of the Cold Wave Has
Passed

The severest portion of the cold wave
has passed. There will he a gradual re-
turn TO the normal winter temperature for
the next two or three days.
The District OF Columbia and Maryland
Will have fair weather this morning.
Toward evening it will probably grow
cloudy and threatening. The conditions
are favorable for light snow tonight. Yir
ginia will have fair weather, followed by
local SHOWS in the southern portion North
eriy winds will prevail through the State.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
A Pilgrimage to Jefferson's Tomb.

Among the guests registered at the Ar
lington is Mr.. jefferson NJ. Levy, the.
well-known New York real estate spec
ulator Mr.. Levy is the owner Of Month
cello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, near
Charlottesville, Va, Which he prizes high
est o. his property holdings Mr.. Levy
planned the grand pilgrimage to Jeffer-
sons tomb last spring, and will arrange
for similar event the coming anniversary
OF Jefferson's birthday.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
Said in Praise of the Record.

(From the Chicago Times-Herald)
Senator Lodges attempt to abolish our
esteemed contemporary, the Congressional
Record has deservedly come TO naught
The Record is Il trifle shy on live news,
and its staff of contributors might easily
be improved, but aside from this it is a
good family paper, and Is well worth the
price of subscription.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
KNOWLEDGE
AHa EXPERIENCE
Two Great Essentials
in the Practice
of Medicine.

In the summing uD OF works and worth
OF ability and qualifications, experience is
the only real teacher. A physician who
KNOWS 10y experience Just what ne can 10
VINO mas watched disease In all its phases
IN years long since gone by-and who cures
ms patients, is the physician to beEet con-
Iidence: Such physician is DR.. Young,
the reliable specialist, whose success in
tme treatment OF All Chronic, Nervous.
Blood, and Skin Diseases, OF both men and
women, is without parallel.
The morning times., 1897-01-27
TO AMEND THE E1GHr-HoUR LAW
The Federation of Labor Took Ac.
ton Last Night.

At meeting of the Federation of Labor
last night the principal matter discussed
was the violations of the eight-hour law.
The legislative committee was instructed
IL draft a bill covering the loopholeS in the
present law and endeayor to have it
enacted. i3
at the Building Trades Council the most
important matter considered was the report
Interference to the employment of foreign
labor at the Consumers Brewery, Rosslyn
AS majority of the imported labor
ers are steam ana hot water filters, the
matter was referredieo steamfitters Local,
No. 10, for investigation.