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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
"A New York Gold Bug Feast to Which
Mayor Van Wyck was not Invited.

New York, Nov. 23.-The one hundred
and twenty ninth annual dinner of the
Chamber of Commerce was given at
Delmonico's new restaurant, Fifth av-
enue and 24th street tonight Men
distinguished in professional and COM
merclal life were present and the beaut;-
ful banquet hall was taxed to it's ut
most capacity. Secretary of the Treas
uTy Lyman j. Gage was the guest Of
honor, and the chief speaker. Alex f.
Orr, president of the chamber, presided.
Among the other guests were Secretary
of War Russell A. Alger, Gov. Frank
s. Black, Comptroller Of the Currency,
J. II. Eckels, Mayor VIM. l.. Strong,
President Daniel G. Gilman, of Johns
Hopkins University; Maj. General Wes-
ley Merritt, Commodore Francis NJ.
Bunce, United States Navy Carl Schurz
and Whitelaw Reid.
Seth Low, who is an honorary member
Of the chamber, was not present. Neither
was Mayor-elect Robert A. Van Wyck.
In fact it can be authoritatively stated
that the latter was not invited.
1t was long past the appointed time.
when President Orr arose and made
the Introductory speech.
The health of ''the President Of the
United States was then drunk. standing.
with three rousing cheers, while the or
chPstra played ''the land of the free"
Secretary Gage was fatterngly ro-
ceived when he rose to speak to the
toast Currency reform, now or
when?' The Secretary read his speech
from manuscript
Governor Frank s. Black responded
to the toast "The State of New York
Ee too, was warmly received and Ike
tie preceding speaker, read his speech.
which was frequently applauded.
On the absence of Major General Nel-
son a. Miles, Gen. Wesley Merritt
spoke to the toast "The army"
Commodore Francis NJ. Bunce spoke
for "The Navy
Mayor Strong was warmly applauded
when he arose to speak to the toast
The duties and obligations of a citizen
of New York"
Daniel G. Gilman, of Johns Hopkins
University was the last speaker His
toast was Commerce, the child Of
science, and its flial supporter"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24

A TEXAS JAIL-BIRD SUICIDES
AND LEAVES A NOTE.
A FELLOW PRISONER DISCOVERS NOTE
After Many Months it is Found in Fellow
Prisoners Picket and Confesses Three
Murders Among Them the Alleged
Victim of Condemned Ourant.

Houston, Texas, Nov. 23.-A special to
the Post from Morgan, Texas, says:
In March last in the columns Of the
Post was noted the death of Joseph
Il. Blanther, alias Forbes, who commit
ted suicide in the Meridian Jail in this
county on March =. While Blanther was
incarcerated in the Meridian Jail there
was also a fellow prisoner named Pitts
who was arrested on some minor charge
and occupied the cell adjoining that IF
Blanther. Pitts is a farmer who now
lives near Iredell, in this cuonty, and is
known to have cOnyersed with Blanther
during bis two or three days confne-
ment.
''In a letter to Word, billiard and Wood,
attorneys of Meridian, under date of
November %, Mr.. Pitts enclose letter
from Blanther and says:
Il have been looking through some
papers that l had on file in Jail at Meri-
dian and | find the enclosed sheet which
speaks for itself. The papers alluded
to here worked through a hole in my
pocket hence the delay in not disccv-
ering them sooner. | we'll remember
that Forbes or Blanther asked me the
evening he took the poison at night
which coat was mine of several that
were hanging in the cell he occupied.
never thought further Of the question
until | found the letter he whote I send
you for the reason you best know who
to notify in California. | hope that II
may he worth something to you in the
way of saving Durrant. Of California
who / understand. is Fentenced to death
for killing Miss Lamont"
The following is the Blanther Glitter:
Meridian Jail: To Mr.. Pitts:
'As this is my last day on earth,
wish to say that | cannot die without
telling a truth. | murdered Mrs. Lang
fldt, also Blanch Lamont and Minnie
Williams. ! put this in your coat pocket
and hope you will find it in time to save
the life of Durrant. 1t may also be of
service to Mr.. WOmack in getting MS
reward money. l want You to have
my watch for your kindness to me. 10fl
have my best wishes and | hope your
trouble will end, but not as mine.
(Signed) "BLANTHER FORBES"
The letter written by Blanther was
compared with letter written by him
to county treasurer Rande while he
(Blanther) was teaching school at KOp-
pert, this county and the Identification is
pTonOuHCeu 10 De DeyOnu uOuDI. CdSH-
ier Rudasill, of the First National Bank
Of Meridian, says it compares favorably
with Blanther's handwriting while others
have hesitancy in pronouncing the last
written by Blanther. The original writ
ten confession is now in the possession
of Word, billiard and Word, OF Meri-
dian, who will at once notify the San
Francisco officials of the startling con-
fession.
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Leads all Oh0r North Carolina Da88 in B0h News and CrU19n
BRYAN PLAYS FOOTBALL.
He Starts His First Game by Kicking
the Ball Forty Yards.

the Ball Forty Yards.
Columbia, Mo-, Nov. 23.-Wm. ].
Bryan, late Presidential candidate, ap-
peared in Columbia in an altogether new
roll.
Mr.. Bryan participated in his first
game of football. Clad in striped old
gold and black sweater, the erstwhile
presidential candidate appeared on the
athletic field Of the Missouri Univer-
sity and took part in the game. 1t was
a practice game between the Varsity
and the Alumni teams and Mr.. Bryan
had been persuaded to go to the field by
the college boys. Once on the field, it
was suggested that the distinguished
guest take part in the game.
AT the solicitation of Captain Hill and
Coach Young, Mr.. Bryan consented to
kick off for the Alumni. Captain Hill
offered the Nebraskan his sweater,
which was pulled on, and amid deaf
ening college yell, Mr.. Bryan strobe on
the field. The ball was placed in posi-
ton and after few rehearsals, Mr..
Bryan planted his No. 10 fairly and
equally under the sphere and the ball
went sailing down the field for forty
yards. Mr.. Bryan retired to the side
lines and watched the scrimmage, con-
tinuing to wear the sweater during the
game. He was much impressed with the
play and said that while it was not
played in his college days he was certain
that he would have been on a team had
he been given a chance.
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BIG FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
A Distillery Warehouse Consumed at a
Loss of 100000 Three Fourths Gov
cred by Insurance.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 23.-The most
disastrous fire than has occurred in
north st. Louis in a number of years,
broke out shortly before five O'clock this
evening in the warehouse Of the Ravens
wood Distillery Company. The loss will
amount to 100000 with insurance of
about 75 per cent.
About 4:30 o'clock, two employees were
on the fourth floor of the seven story
warehouse, rolling a barrel of alcohol
from an upper tier, when the bung flew
out and stream of alcohol covered a
lantern. In an instant flames sprang up.
a general fire alarm was turned in, but
the work of the fremen was useless as
the six thousand barrels Of alcohol.
bourbon, rye and spirits stored in the
building, fed the flames and within 80
minutes the entire warehouse was n
roaring furnace from cellar to roof. The
distillery and adjoining buildings were
saved.
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THE VIRGINIA BAPTISTS.
The Elimination of Football Recon-
mended for Richmond College.

Inc El1mlndtlOn or F00t-faH RECON-
mended for Richmond College.
Roanoke, Va, Nov. 23.-The last days
session of the Virginia Baptist General
Assembly was a busy one. On motion
of Il. III. Elicit, of Richmond, the State
Mission Board was directed to take from
B. A. Jacob, the new treasurer-elect, a
bond for $1,000.
Rev. J. s. Dill, of Richmond, offered a
resolution that the body recommend to
the authorities Of Richmond College the
elimination of football from the sports
of the school. The resolution was adopted
almost unanimously.
Rev. DIR. Hall, DR.. g. f. James and
DR.. Wayland were appointed a commit
tee to prepare charter for the Baptist
Orphanage to be presented to the next
legislature.
Christian greetings were sent by the
association to the students of the South
ern Baptist Theological Seminary at
Louisville. Fraternal greetings were
also sent to Virginia Methodist confer
ence at Danville. A number of reports
were received and passed upon.
Among the most important was the
report of the committee on time AMI
place. They recommended Richmond
and the time as Friday, before the Sec
ond Sunday in next year.
Rev. DIR. Mcconnell offered an
nendment substituting Lynchburg as the
place. The amendment was adopted,
The association then adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
BRAVE"s 8ACK-DOWN
TRAIN HELD UP AND ENGINEER REVERSE3
AND'DQDGES- SHOTS.
The Frightened Passengers Applaud Him and
Show Their Appreciation in Sub
stantiaI Way.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 23.-A special to
the News from Dublin, Tex, says:
The regular westbound passenger
train on the Rio Grande railroad came
into this place at $40 p. m., with more
passengers than usual. When about
three miles west, while rounding a
curve into a deep cut, the engineer dis
covered the track to be obstructed by
a pile of rocks. The engineer reversed
his engine, stopped his train and started
to back to this city. AS the train
slowed up four robbers surrounded it,
and ordered all hands up, but seeing
the train move backward, they opened
fire on the engineer who had crouched
behind the boiler to avoid their bullets.
Many shots were fired, but no one was
hurt. Mr.. O. II. Weissinger, travelling
man from Waco, who was a passenger,
said that considerable excitement pre-
vailed among the passengers. All made
frantic efforts to conceal their valuables.
Most of the passengers consisted of
delegates returning from the Methodist
Conference at Weatherford. The men
wore no masks. A posse was organized
and conveyed to the scene at once. The
crowd showed their appreciation of the
engineers bravery in a substantial man.
ner. The country at the spot selected
Off the hold-up is rough, with very lit
tie timber,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
MARQUIS FRIENDS DISPLEASED
Interviews in New York Cause Dis
pleasure in Havana.

Havana, Nov. 23.-The statements
credited to the Marquis Of Apezteguia,
leader of the Conservative party in
Cuba, in interviews in New York while
on his way from Spain via that city, are
producing displeasure among the follow
ers of the Marquis here, particularly his
remarks to the effect that Gen. Weyler
did not deserve the abuse or criticism he
has received, etc. Such allegations COM
ing from a conservative leader, who is
credited with having brought about the
recall of Gen. Weyler from Cuba, are
resented and are classed as being on
par with the utterances and behavior of
those who are taking part in the demon
strations in honor OF the former captain
general of this island. AS result, it is
believed that an open rupture between
the Conservatives and the Marquis will
follow his return here.
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ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
BIG DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
Republican Majority of 6,579 Dwindled
Down to $40.

Chicago, H., Nov. 23.-In the special
election held to-day in the Sixth Con-
gressional district for a successor to Ed
ward d. Cooke, deceased, Henry S.
Boutelle, the Republican candidate, was
elected over Vincent III. Perkins, his
Democratic competitor, by $40 votes, the
total vote being 10,204; Perkins, 9.3G4:
Landengren, Populist, received 22S and
David, Prohibitionist, 103 votes.
At the last Congressional election
in this district, Cook Republican, was
elected over Martin, Democrat, by G.579.
the total vote being Cooke, %, ,723; Mar
tin, 19,144.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
HIS NATURALIZATION PAPERS.
To Save Life of J. G. De Peralta, q
Cuban Insurgent.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 23.-Application
has been made to the probate court for
the naturalization papers Of j. G. De-
Peralta, now under sentence of death in
Havana. Peralta was captured with a
party of Cuban insurgents near Havana
three weeks ago. The Cubans were shot
but Peralta was given until December
5 to prove his citizenship in the United
States. His papers were destroyed in
the court house fire, but there is ample
evidence to enable the court to send to
Secretary Sherman proof of his citizen
ship. A brother is now living in this
city. 1t is said Peralta has a heavy
claim against the Spanish government
for property destroyed in Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
EMPRESS EUGENIE's REsCUER,
His Estate Since His Recent Death
Runs up to $15,000,00O.

Paris, Nov. 23.-Tt is now believed
that the late DIR. Thomas W. Evans.
the famous American dentist. who facil;-
tated the fight Of the ex-Fmprpss En-
genie from Paris in 1870. and who 1ie1
here on the evening or November 18th
last, left most Of his LARGE fortune 70
found charitable institutions bearing
his name.
IT IS understood that r.. Evans es-
tate is even greater than the estimates
made of it dnvin@ his I'fe time. and that
it will probably be valued at not much
below $15,000,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
MILAN SEEKS A DIVORCE.

Prague, Bohemia, Nov. GA news
paper OF this city says that ex-King
Milan. Of Servia, is again seeking TO
divorce his wife, Natalie. in order that
he may marry Artemisia Christie, the
divorced wife OF his former secretary.
and by whom the former King has a
son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
WHY ARROYO WAS LYNCnED.
Villavicencio May Now Make Clean
Breast Of 1t.

Mexico City, Nov. 23.-The police
officials condemned TO death for the
murder Of Arroyo, now realize the seri-
BUSINESS of their position, and the fact
that the crime is certain TO be avenged.
1t is possible that VilIavicencio may
make a clean breast of the matter and
show why Velasquez was anxious to
despatch Arroyo.
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S. II. FISHBLATE ASSIGNS.

Wilmington. N. c., Nov. 23.-S. III.
Eishblate, dealer in ready-made clothing
made an assignment to-day. Assets es.
timated at $4,000. are said to exceed
liabilities. Preferences amount to twelve
or thirteen thousand dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
LUETGERT DRAWS JUDGE GARY.
The Aged Jurist who Presided at the
Haymarket Trial VIII Try Him.

Inc ISVU JUTISI W1O TToSIIod 1t The
Haymarket Trial VIII Try Him.
Chicago, H., Nov. 23.-Judge Gary.
who presided Mt the trial OF the Hav-
market anarchists, viii occupy the bench
at the second trial OF AdoIph T.. Iuet-
CERT, the alleged wife murderer, provided
the venerable jurist does not consider the
strain OF n long contest too severe for
his advanced years.
Luetgert appeared before Judge Hor-
ton to-day and signed an affidavit in
which he stated that both Judge Horton
and Judge Baker were prejudiced against
him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
A LARGE DISTILLERY BURNED.

st. Lonis, Mo-. Nov. 23.-The ware
house and contents OF the Ravenwood
Distilling Company were destroyed by
Gre this evening. Loss $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
TRIED 10 MURDER HER
A NATION NEGRO SHOOTS HIS WIFE,
THEM HIMSELF.
The Postofice Safe Cracked and Two Hun.
dred Dollars Taken--Oid Not See
Or. BWd's Safe.

Maxton. \. c., Nov. 23.-tSpeeial)-
Sam Farrell, coiored, a shoemaker in
this place, attempted to murder his wife
and then himself last night. Farrell
wanted his wife to go with him to
Durham, which she refused to do;> he
at once went and purchased a pistol, and,
going back home at Z p. M, asked her
if she still refused to go with him. She
replied, Yes whereupon Sam pulled
his pistol, and, telling her that her time
was short, Immediately fired at her. She.
seeing the pistol, threw up her hands to
her head, the ball passing through her
hand and entering the back of her head,
infiict.ng a serious wound. Sam, thinking
he had completed his bloody purpose.
then turned on his own head, fired twice,
but fortunately for Sam, his head was
too hard for the balls to affect it. He
is now resting easily in Lumberton Jail.
This morning it was discovered the
post-oftice had been broken into, the safe
was blown open with dynamite and
about two hundred dollars in cash We're
taken. There were four registered let
ters in the safe, which were, also, taken,
but do not know how much money they
contained.
DIR. NJ. G. Bryd's safe was sitting be-
hind the door, and was not discovered.
This safe contained about two hundred
dollars, and the doctor is gieeful over not
losing his money, and would be willing
to treat the gentlemen that did the rob-
berry if they would present themselves.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. 23.-A special
to the Star from Maxton, N. c., says
that the postoffice there was entered
Monday night, the safe blown open and
500 in money and $3.50 worth Of stamps
and the contents of four registered let.
ters taken. The robbers are supposed
to be four strange men who passed
through Laurinburg Monday evening
thought to be fakirs on their way tO
the Cheraw. S. c., fair.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Lee left on the
Atlanta special this morning for Johns
Hopkins Hospital with their twelve year
old son, who has appendicitis.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-07-30
q SampIe OF Keen Biooino.

certain east of London Jewish firm had r. eved
commission from Birmingham 70 cell ! 5o 900
oniders The other day a stout foreign LOOKING !;
uiV'uua caled, saw the patterns and agreed to buv
the Whoe lot at certain price. His offer was ac
eePteu ana ne went away, sreeng to call next dav
pay deposit and conclude the affair An honr a.
TWO after ne lett, another person, also a FOREIGNER
c'lled and offered an advance of nearly twenty ner
upon the price agreed on by the fir purchaser
hebrew dealer said he did not feel bound to sell
- Guy one VINO had not made deposit and that if
purchaser number two paid a deposit before r,,,r
chaser number one, the muskets would he bic NJ,
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oe' Two went away saying he would be back AGAIN
- an hour and bring the deposit money reo,,;red
iie hi'd hardly left the counting house when +h;rd
party put IN an appearance offering more nv near.
- pei cent than number two and more bv tbrty
With liz, :: .na number one Moreover, he brought
be ,.;d 1 :. 't''iN notes, considerable sum, which
ne p'',u Gown as deposit The arms were tber .a:1
20 be his, and the usual sale note NIL 'Iei s'iu
waros turned out that all three purchasers 80
agents OF brokers for the firm and that n teir
eagerness to obtain the commission, thew had hea
bidding against each other 'i'u oeerl
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-07-30
The JEWISH SOUTH

seau ~ MISREPRESENTATION or contemptuous ndiffer
ence almost as hard to bear there is observable the
the awakening of an honest interest IN HE efft
towards the anleioration of himself and his CIR
roundlngs. The meetings of the charitable assoc
cations, the lectures, exhibitions and public exer
cses OF the schools the institute are fully reported
hagerly is information sought concerning the plans
OF the Hlrsch Fund looking to the gradual MIGRATION
oi the hungry generations from the crowded into the
more open districts The Jew is receiving respectful
consideration at last >N.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-07-30
obe Greatest Dark in the yuorIo

Writing of "The Greatest Nation ., pa..,.
inc july Ladies Home Journal William, Ceoroa H..
us" says Uncle Sam set apart royal pleasure
ground IN northwestern Wyoming and called = Va
loWstone Park To give an idea of what ts s;1a
o'ol@ square miles, really means, let us clear the
moor OF the park and tenderly place some Of the
go eit,es OF the world there, close together as
"'uien 40 their blocks First put in London. the
Greater y New York. Chicago, Philadelphia, paris
tun nernn' ot. LOUIS, Hong Kong, San Francisco
.t1a Washington The floor of the park would the,
De out halt covered Then lift up Rhode Island caro-
'oiy' SO as not to spill any Gifts people, set it down
ana press IN the West Indies-and even then tba.a
are TWO hundred square miles left No equal area r.
Tue world has such diversity of natural phenomena
ana such magnificent scenery 1t is p narve1o,,,
lana OF streams and waterfalls, geysers and la
springs mountains, canyons lakes and forests &c
primeval age" u
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-07-30
MARRIAGES ano Divorce.

Kentucky has thirteen legal reasons for divorce
In twenty years Canada has had but / G diyorces
Parls has nearly one-half of the divorces GRANTED
in all France
Desert1on IS the most common cause of divorce n
Sweden.
IN Austria fourteen is the legal age for MARRIAGES
tor both men and women
he average age Of widowers when morrv;no ;
forty-two, OF widows thirty whine.
In all countries January, June and Iulv are The
favor1te months for marriage
grea ter number of wdowers re-marrv IN Sn.;,,
'"ali 10 any other country in Europe
ne greater portion of divorces take place be +,ae,
the NTH and tenth year of married life.
oeVen-tenths OF the marriages in every conn+r,,
laNe pace between the ages Of twenty and thirty
~ almost every country the greater number of IL
Vorces IS granted at the petition of the wife
Aristotle said that the proper age for marr;aoa
vas 'n seven Tor man and eighteen for a woman
III Diam the first wife may be divorced but cannot
DC SOD the other wives may be both divorced .rd
sold. eu aila
IN COCHIN China the breaking of a pair of cbor
SUCKS IN the presenc of the couple constitutes !;
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-07-30
Hnotber Munittcent etft bp Baroneaa 10 r,,.o

baroness de Hrsch has given two and a half mil
''o francs at per cent, realizing rs 900 francs ner
alnul' 20 the Soclete Philanthropique in Paris Of
w''cfl the Prince d'Arenberg is president The in
en- p - DC utilized IN granting pensions of 5000
= ''ics eacn 20 twenty five gentewomen who have
been reduced i'll circumstances
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Causes Of Business Failures.

VI the whole number of business failures the Rrad
s'reee company assign the following causes to The
proportions stated, viz ~
incompetence 16.4 per cent; inexperience g -
cent; lack of capital 335 per cent nn,se - p
- per cent; speculation (outside) IL per cent ne
s'e.' o. business 81 per cent; extravaganza 8 per
neuuu'ert disposition, "A per cent. disaster
commercial crsis) % per cent failures &c So
- per cent; undue competition, / 2 Der cent :