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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-10
JACKSON DAY. AT OMAHA.

Omaha, Jan. 8.-The annual banquet
Of this city, was held at the Paxton hotel
this evening. This banquet was really
an ovation to William J. Bryan with
few speeches by other Democrats to add
variety to the occasion. When the dis
tinguished guest Of the evening rose to
address the people presnt, his reception
was to the highest degree enthusiastic.
He paid a tribute to the Populists MS
being the pioneers in the movement for
governmental reforms, and complimented
the Rpublicans who left their party and
voted the Democratic ticket
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SURPRISED AT SKINNER.
Mr. Wardall on the Senatorial Contest
in North Carolina.

Washington, Jan. 9.-(SpeciaI)- Inter
est in the Senatorial fight now going ON at
Raleigh is increasing. Pritchard's
friends, including the gold Democrats
and Southern railroad lobby, are spread
ing all sorts OF rumors about their candi-
dates growing strength, but well-in-
formed men are not deceived by such
rumors. Mr.. Wardall, Of California,
member OF the Popuist National COM
mittee, is now in Washington, and has
written letters to leading Populists in
North Carolina urging them to stand by
Senator Butler to the bitter end. Mr..
WardaH thinks that the silver men Of all
parties ought to unite in support OF But
Ter at this crisis. He would like to see a
Fopulist succeed Pritrhard, but thinks
that any pronounced and consistent silver
man would be better than Pritchard. Mr..
Wardall expresses great surprise at the
course Of Mr.. Skinner, who, he thinks,
has made fatal mistake, and practical
~ severed his connection with the Popu-
list party. The idea OF SINNERS sue
ceeding Butler in the Senate, he regards
as prepOster0us. That could only be
effected by the cooperation of all the Re
publicans with all the Populists, and Mr..
SINNERS present course has made that
impossible. He will urge Skinner to re-
trace his steps towards the Republican
camp and take his place once more in
the ranks OF the Populist party under the
mastery leadership OF Marion Butler.
Mr. Wardall says that the reelection of
Pritchard, under existing circumstances,
would be hailed as a defeat for free sill
yer by every gold bug in the country,
and would injure the Populist cause more
than anything else that could possibly
happen at this juncture. When Tom
Watsoh's attitude towards Butler was
mentioned, Mr.. Wardall referred to the
fact that Watson is contesting for seat
in the present Congress now held by Mr..
Black, OF Georgia, and intimated that
Mark Hanna's influence might benefit
Watson to the extent OF $4,000 by seat
ing him in place OF Black. This case
has been set for the 18th inst, but it
may be postponed until the North Caro-
lima Senatorial election is over in order
to keep Watson on the tender-hooks, and
excite him and his friend Dunning to
fercer attacks ON Butler. Mr.. Wardall
regards Pritchard as q gauze-veiled gold
bug, and wonders how any man who vot-
ed for Bryan can think of reversing his
position by voting now for McKinley's
champion, whose whole influence in the
Senate would rebound to the bene-
fit Of monopolists and usurers and to the
incalculable detriment Of bimetallism
and the other prir ciplo5 upon which the
Populists and Democrats waged the last
campaign. If circumstances should indi-
cate any real danger OF Pritchard's re-
election, Mr.. Wardall will go in person
to Raleigh to urge Populists to stand for
their leader and their principles.
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IN CONGRESS YESTERDAY
ORDER FOR THE ARRESrOF MEM
BERs SET ASIDE.
The Debate on the Pacific Funding Bill
Closed, and Vote Will be
Taken Mond Y.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The debate in the
House Of Representatives on the Pacific
railroad funding bill came to a close at
o'clock this afternoon, and the final
vote on the bill and all amendments and
substitutes will be taken Monday noon
on the assembling Of the House. The de-
bate to-day was Of that fragmentary
character, incident to a hve-minute de-
bate, and was not productive Of any fea-
lures, new or strong. But one vote was
taken and that on an amendment of
comparatively minor Importance, by Mr..
Parker, of New Jersey, enlarging the
description of the assets covered by the
government lien, and requiring the assent
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury to any
sales made by the roads under the terms
Of the bill. Mr.. Powers resisted the
amendment, but it passed by a decisive
majority. During the day Mr.. North
way, Of Ohio offered an amendment to
the Harrison substitute, providing for
National commission to effect a settle
ment, which, on being approved by the
President, shall become operative After
brisk controversy early in the day, the
order made last night for the arrest by
the Sergeant alarms Of all members abb
sent from the session last night (pension
night was vacated to the satisfaction of
over 200 members to whom the order
applied.
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THE CAPITAL CLUB RECEPTION.
The In Coming Governor is to be Warm
ly and Cordially Welcomed

The Capital Club is completing it's ar
engagements for the reception to be given
to Governor and Mrs. Russell, and the
new State officers and their wives and
the members Of the General Assembly
on Tuesday evening. Speaking Of the
proposed reception, DIR. James Mckee,
president Of the club says:
Il can not too loudly applaud, nor too
highly commend the unanimous action
Of the governing committee in extending
to our chief magistrate-eect and to his
amiable and accomplished wife, the ten
der of a reception in the clubs parlors
on the evening OF January u, 1897 and
having been gracefully accepted, it is in
cumbent upon us to do it thoroughly and
we'll 1t is eminently fit and proper to be
done to bring together in perfect accord
and support the Governor and our
citizens. Governor Carr and staff
and all the outgoing officers
Of the State and all white
members of the Legislature have been
invited to become the guests of the club
on the occasion. Every member is ex-
pected to be present, each constituted a
joint and several committee of one,
pledged to do his level best to secure a
brilliant entertainment to the honor Of
the city, the club and glorious old North
Carolina"
The reception will begin at nine o'clock
and will continue until twelve. The re-
ceiving party will include Governor Rus
sell, Mrs. Russell and friends from Will
mington, Or. Mckee, President Of the
club, and Mrs, Mckee, Col. A. B. An
drews and Mrs. Andrews.
Refreshments will be served and after
10 o'clock there will dancing.
Committees from the club will introduce
visitors and guests and the individual
members Of the club will look after the
entertainment OF strangers.
The following legislative committees
which are to have special charge of the
inaugural ceremonies have been appointed
by the Populist and Republican eau
cuses.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Grant and
Smathers and Representatives Cook and
Hancock.
Populists-Senator McCaskie and Rep
resentative Schulken and Crumpler.
This committee will so to Wilmington
to-day and will accompany the Gov
ernOr-elect to the city Monday.
Maj. j. b. Hill succeeds Mr.. G. T. Bal
ley as chairman of the citizens commit
tee. Mr.. Bailey was called away from
the city and resigned
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THE LARGEST CIRCULATION NORTH CAROLINA DAILY PAPER

of discourtesy or unfairness, and regret
any action on the part Of the majority
which may have seemed unfair and OPP
pressive to the minority, and cordially
invite their return for further delibera-
ton and harmonious settlement OF all
party policies with the assurance that
there shall be the fullest appreciation and
recognition of the rights of every member
of the other caucus to the end that no
member of the caucus may feel aggrieved
at the decision Of of the majority, how
ever it may be and that the party may be
united and harmonious in all its actions.
Resolved further, That Senator Geddy
be requested to inform t. e. McCaskie
of these proceedings"
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DID MUCH DAMAGE.

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 9--An attempt was
made to blow up the dam OF the consum-
ers electric street railway by an armed
body OF horsemen who used dynamite,
dong considerable damage, but not sue
ceeding entirely in their work OF des-
fruction. This company has recently
constructed new dam and power house
hive miles north OF here at a cost Of $780,
900. The country people threatened to
blow it up and one night rumors OF trou-
bic sent an armed posse of sixty men
out TO protect the dam. This was month
ago and since then four armed men have
guarded the property night and day.
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TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Texas has
been ordered to Galveston, Texas about
February is, to receive a silver service
from the citizns of that State.
Washington Jan. 9.-The Montgomery
has been ordered to Tampa, Fla, on the
10th instant TO be there during the meet
ing of Seaboard and Defense Association
OF the South Atlantic and Gulf.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. 9.-Herman
Stmm shot and killed his wife and SON
last night and then committed suicide,
Family troubles were the cause.
Bangor, Maine, Jan. 9.-Daniel Davis.
Ex-Governor Of this State was found
dead in bed at his home here this morn
ing. Physicians say that he died from
heart disease.
Chicago, Jan. 9.--John A. Howard.
whose detachment of the Chicago Board
Of Trade battery captured Jefferson
Davis in Erwin county, Georgia, at the
close OF the war, is dead
Little Rock, Jan. 9.-Harry Ayrnes.
son OF a wealthy cotton factor Of Calves.
ton, who was serving term in the Ar
kansas penitentiary for a diamond rob
berry committed three years ago, ESCAPED
from the convict camp at Wrightsville
last night He was pursued by blood
hounds and recaptured.
Boise. Idaho, Jan. 9.--The supporters
Of Senator Dubois are feeling confident
Of his reelection. The opposition to him
is as much at loose ends as at the be-
ginning. 1t seems to be the idea now
that the Populists will not select a candi-
date on Monday. They are endeavoring
to come to some arrangement with the
Democrats, but do not appear to make
any progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-10
The Entire Business Portion of
the Town Threatened.
sTANsEL BLOCK CONSUMED
Estimated Loss $4,000 With
Some Insurance.
MASONIC HALL WAS DESTROYED
The RobesonIan Office and Fixtures in
Ashes, and Several Large Mer-
chants Also Sustain
Heavy Loss.

Lumberton, N. c., Jan. 9,--(SpeciaI)-
lire broke out at 8 o'clock in ]. B. Smiths
store AT this time III o'clock the Stan
sci block is consumed, and the fire still
raging.
The entire business portion Of the town
seems doomed
The following merchants are already
burned out:
j. i. Smith, Morrison and Barker, S.
L. Freeman and w. J. Preratt, Rober-
sonian Office and fixtures, Masonic Hall
and property.
Estimated loss near $4,000 Some in
surance.
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INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Indian APP
preparation bill for the next fiscal year
was most completed to-day by the House
committee on Indian Affairs, and reported
TO the House by Chairman Sherman.
The bill carries n total OF $F,465, 900,
which is somewhat less than the appro-
priation Of the present year The allow
ance for schools, however, is increased
by 100000 One OF the most impor-
tant features OF the bill is the incorpors-
ton in it OF bill recently introduced by
Mr.. Sherman, of New York, which pro
vides for three Indian Commissioners, to
succeed the present Commissioner and
Deputy Commissioner. One of the
'three is to be an army officer, and the
office Of Deputy Commissioner is to be
done away with.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-10
ELECTED A CATHOLIC.

Denver, Jan. 9-In the distribution of
offices by the Senate caucus the position
OF chaplain fell to priest. They decided
on T. III. Malone, editor of the Colorado
Catholic. Father Malone declined in
favor OF Rev. M. w. Reed, OF the Broad
way Temple Congregational church.
This rs the first time in the history of the
State Catholic priest was offered the
ehaplaincy OF either house Father Ma
lone and Rev Reed are leaders Of the
committee who succeeded in getting the
Denver city council to promote works OF
Improvement for idle laborers Of Denver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-10
DIE La CARA ASSASSINATED.

Havana. Jan. 9-It develops that on
January 5, Mexican, named Domingo
De La Cara, was assassinated at Guam
aibaco. The Mexican Consul, Senior Gle
mente Navquez: the Secretary of the
Government, the Marquis Palmerola; the
Governor OF Havana, the local judge and
the Military Commander Of that place,
Fonsdeviela have taken an active inter-
est IN the case and are doing everything
possible to discover the assassin.
Gen. Segura, in accommodating the
heights OF Vasco and Brujito Los Heyos
has burned large number OF all kinds
of dwellings, killed four insurgents.
wounded five and captured thirteen pris-
oners
Col. Alsina, while accommodating in the
district OF San Cristobal. DESTROYED sew
eral plantations and burned number of
huts, besides infiictfng upon the insur-
gents, the loss of one man killed, and
Lieutenant.
During several other skirmishes in the
provinces OF Pinar del Rio and Matanzas
no loss or life was sustained by either
side
OFF FOR CUBA.
Savannah, Ga, Jan. GA party of
young men have left for Cuba to join the
insurgents. Among them was Clifford
w. Anderson, Jr., son OF -1ol Clifford
w. Anderson, of Savannah, who is re-
lated to the late Governor Jenkins and
the late G. G. Jones.
NO USE FOR sPANIARDS.
City Of Mexico, Jan. 9.-Many disagree
able incidents are occurring daily by
reason of the warm craftsmanship shown
by the Mexican masses for Cuhans and
their openly displayed antagonism for
resident Spaniards. Cubans here do not
believe Spain intends to carry out her
programme Of reform. They are practi-
cally unanimous for independence and
the annexation to the United States.
CAPTURE A TRAIN.
Seattle, Wash, Jan. 9.-Adyices per
steampship Aganpathus, concerning the
Philippine islands rebellion, report the
wrecking by the rebels Of train at San
Marcos, near Manila. The rails were
loosened for a distance of twenty metres,
throwing the engine and four coaches
down an embankment. About 1000
rebels appeared upon the scene and made
prisoners Of the trainmen and passengers
and took possession Of the mails and
freight, etc.
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BOOK KEEPER SUICIDES.

Cincinnati, Jan. 9-TaylOr Brent, indi-
vidual book-keeper OF the COyington,
KY, German National bank committed
suicide during the night by cutting his
throat with his razor in bed. His ac-
counts with the bank are said to be cor
rect and the only cause mentioned is
temporary insanity caused by insomnia
He was unmarried, was brother-in-
law Of Hon. Richard F. Ernst, late candi-
date for Congress in the Sixth Kentucky
district.
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s20,O0O,OO0 THE SUM PAID.
The Commercial Gable Company Buys
the Postal Telegraph Company.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. GA mortgage for
S20,0O0,000, given by the Commercial
Gable Company, OF New York, to the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company, of
New York, was filed with Receiving
Clerk Cochrane, Of the county recorders
ONCE to-day. The company under mort
gage will issue bonds payable in gold and
bearing four cent interest. The instru-
ment states that the Gable Company has
bought all the property and franchises OF
the Postal Telegraph Company, and the
bonds are to be issued to pay the indebt-
edness Of the company and for the pur-
chase OF the property, share and capital
stock OF the two companies They are to
be first mortgage bonds, partly coupon
and partly registered. The bonds will
mature January 1, 1897, and bear interest
from date, which is payable quarterly at
four per cent a year. According to the
terms Of the instrument the bonds may
be converted into English sterling obliga-
tons to be known as debenture stock.
The mortgage is first hen on the stock
Of both companies. The property on
which the mortgage is given consists of
two parasitic rights and franchises OF
the Commercial Gable Company and the
rights and franchises Of the Postal Tele-
graph Company.
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A STUDENT SUICIDES.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 9.-Francis Muir
ray, student at the Baptist Theological
Seminary was found dead in his rooms
at that institution this afternoon having
committed suicide by taking morphine. 1t
is said his home was at Washington, ID.
G. No cause for the suicide is known.
Murray was apparently well supplied W tn
money
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THE FIGHT A CERTAINTY.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 9.-Dan Stuart ar
rived in this city dast night and said
the fight between Fftzsimmons and Cor
bett would take place as per schedule,
and that he had several other attractions
TO be given in connection with the big
fight. He denied the Little Rock item
stating that Mexico would be the battle
ground. He announced the place would
be made public before February 18th
probably in a few days.
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WILL BUY THE ROAD.

Winston, N. c., Jan. "a company
has been organized to buy the narrow
guage Chester and Lenoir railroad, in the
western part OF the State. New stock
will he issued and the new company has
arranged to sell $4,000 worth Of bonds
with which to settle all claims against
the old corporation and build and equip
the missing link in the road between
Newton and Hickory.
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MINISTER WILLIS VERY ILL

San Francisco, Jan. 9-Latest adyices
from Honolulu, dated January /, says
United States Minister Willis is very low
and his death is expected any moment:
the attack Of pneumonia, which he suf-
fered has led to other complications. The
doctors have given up hope At the re-
quest of Mrs. Willis, prayers were Of
fered in the different churches on Christ
mas day.
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A DUEL ON THE NEW PORT"

San Francisco, Jan 0.-The steamer
Newport, from Acapulco, to-day brought
word Of a duel fought on the French
steamer Madeleine, resulting in the death
of the second officer. The brief news sent
ashore was to the effect that the chief en-
gincer and second officer had been on un-
friendly terms for some time. On leav
ing Acapulco one challenged the other
and they fought duel on the steamers
deck.
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THEY SAY SO, OF COURSE.

Madrid, Jan. 9-Official advices from
Manila are to the effect that the Span
iards have again defeated the insurgents
at Montbataan. Sixty-one OF the Span
iards are reported to have been killed in
the engagement
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PERMANENT CENSUS BUREAU.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Senate Com
mite on Census held a meeting to-day
and heard Commissioner Wright, i'm
charge OF the Census Bureau, who argued
in favor of a permanent census bureau.
The committee was favorably impressed
with the Commissioner plans, and it is
probable that bill will be reported to
the Senate embodying Commissioner
Wright's ideas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-10
ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT.

New York, Jan. 9.-The Stewart Cera-
mic Company, manufacture ofSwash tubs,
basins and ceramic ware, to-day assigned
to Anthony r. Porter. The company was
incorporated under the laws of New Jer-
sey in 1892, with a capital Of 100000.
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SEWALL ELECTED.

Bath, Me-, Jan, 9.-Harold M. Sewall,
Republican, son OF Arthur W. Sewall,
was to-day elected member OF the State
Legislature to fill a vacancy.
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Stockholm, Jan. 9There were two
earthquake shocks at Christianstad ut
3 o'clock this morning. They were ac-
companied by loud rnmbling and many
houses were shaken.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-16

ing presence is felt all through this
region. On the Sabbath an evangeli-
istic service is held in Chinese, fol-
lowed later by a class for teaching
English, in which we are kindly aided
by representatives from the kings
Daughters the little children
are gathered together in a Sabbath
school of their own.
Around the corner at the same hour,
in the pleasant reading room of the
Chinese Debating Society a Christian
friend guides an interesting class of
young and progressive Chinese in the
study of the Bible. We are glad and
grateful for what is being done-bnt
this is just the beginning. There is
room and opportunity for many more
workers in the large region. lying be-
tween Nuuanu street and the recently
opened Palama mission, which is al
ready 'light-house" for the western
suburb of the city. Come and join us
and enjoy with us the blessed privil.
ege of letting in the light"
would like here to refer to the gen.
erous gift which is annually made by
the Sunday school of this church tC
the Hawaiian Board for the Chimes,
Mission. Also to the ever welcome
picture rolls for our Sabbath schools
from the same source. The "Junioi
Endeavor" and the "Gleaners" hav,
also remembered those from the Lant
of Sinsin," for all which, dear Centra
Union church. accept our warmest
heartfelt thanks.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-16
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Various Matters Heard and Disposed
of Yesterday.

The Board of Health held a lengthy
session yesterday, commencing at p.
m. President w. o. Smith occupied
the chair and almost the full mem
bership was present.
a communication from Molokai was
read, complaining about the manner of
landing cattie for the settlement. No
notice is had of the arrivals of the
without anyone being present to re-
ceive them. The consequence is that
the cattle stray around and often re.
ceive accidents that render them unfit
for use. 1t was ordered that the
steamship companies be conferred
with, so as to remedy the complaint.
Numerous requests asking a tenn
porary release from the settlement
were read and in all cases refused.
Doctor Hugus was appointed Gov
ernment physician at Kauai.
Permission was asked by a certain
Chinese druggist to import and sell
for medicinal purposes a certain pill,
containing ten per cent of opium, with
other ingredients. The request was
laid over until information was re-
ceived from the custom house of the
quantity now being imported.
A letter was read from DR.. Jordan
of Japan, reporting very few cases
of small pox. He stated that the vac
cination ordinance was being rigi,!!.l :
enforced. In his communication ne
complained of the quality of the virus
now being used, it being in his judg-
ment very inferior.
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, MOONLIGHT RIDE.
Party of Cyclists Have Good Time
Last Evening.

People about town and out along the
Waikiki road were obliged to give over
the track to a jolly party of cyclists
last evening. 1t was Mrs. Montague
Turner's bicycle party and was the
first one of the season.
After returning from the ride, the
members of the party were treated to
delicious refreshments by their host
ess. Then short social time was had
after which the party broke up.
Those in the party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. f. d. Tenney, Mr.. and Mrs.
James, Mrs, Il. j. King, Mrs. j. S,
Walker, Mrs. +. r. Hendry, Mrs. II. G.
Noonan, Misses Juliette King, Helen
Wilder, Ethel Smith, Rose Roth, Lii
liam Paris. G.. Mackinney,, Carrie
Along, Belle Vida, Kate Cornwell,
Grace Carroll, Reta Schmidt, Miss
Sloggett; Senior A. de Sousa Canavarro,
Lieut.. Stafford, L. S. S. Alert: Messrs.
f. C. Macfarlane, Paul De la Vergne,
Walter Dillingham;. Frank c. Ather-
ton, Ed, Paris, Harry Wilder, c. II. w.
Norton, II. Sloggett, c. Du Roi, c. w.
Weight, Gerritt p. Wilder, George c.
Potter, Mr.. King and others.