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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
He FELL TO The STONES
BLOOD OOZED FROM HIS MOUTH
NOSE AND EYES.
aAsTY PREPARATIONS FOR REHANGlNe
At the Second Springiog Of the Trap All Wei
Smoothly. Anderson Smiled on the
Scaffold and Died Without
a Tremor.

Norfolk. Va, Dec 9.-John Anderson
the condemned murderer Of Mate
Saunders, of the schooner Olive Pecker
was executed in the city Jail at p. m
to-day. He marched from his cell to the
scaffold unsupported and with firm
step, ascending the steps without as
sistance. After prayer by Rev. J. B.
Merritt, chaplain of the Seamen' S
Bethel, who kissed him goodbye, Ander-
son made short speech, saying he had
forgiven the men who swOre his life
away, and would die at peace with the
world and God. He spoke pleasantly to
and smiled at the death watchers and
to the crowd below, and in firm voice
said:
Il am ready"
The work of preparing him for the
final act i'll the tragedy was proceeded
with. As the black cap dropped over
bis head, it hid his smile from view.
Deputy Sergeant Ralston, who strapped
his limbs, says there was not the slight
est tremor of a muscle
AT 3:06 o'clock the trap was sprung
and Andersons body shot downward
The rope parted just inside the knot,
and his body fell to the cobblestones
with Il dull thud. y thrill of horror
ran through the crowd. Officers and
witnesses rushed to the body and
snatched the cap from his head, to find
blood oozing from his mouth, nose and
eyes. A doctor was called and soon
Anderson opened his eyes, and it was
said, began to breathe naturally. He
was carried feet foremost up the steps
to the platform and laid down until
chair was obtained. He was placed in
this, but never spoke.
Preparations for rehanging him were
made hurriedly. All was excitement
The other end of the rope, the end
with which the negro murderer Downing
was hanged here, December, 1895. and
later a man in Mecklenburg, was ad-
justed around his neck. He was raised
to a standing position, and the straps
again placed on his limbs. While being
supported by the officers the trap was
again sprung. In 23 minutes life was
pronounced extinct. Nine minutes elaps-
ed between the first, and second drops.
Anderson's neck was broken, supposed
ly by the last drop.
Marshal Treat refused to turn the
body over to the Virginia Anatomical
Society, and it was placed in hand
some casket and buried in the Seamen's
lot, in Elmwood cemetery.
1t is the unanimous verdict that An
derson was the pluckicst man ever
hanged here.
Before the first fall all had left the
scaffold, except Messrs. Treat, West
and Ralston and the prisoner. When
the rope broke there was cry from
some one in the crowd:
Telegraph to the President"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

introduced a resolution that the Sunday
school board of the Southern Baptist
Convention publish a catechism for Sun
day schools. The resolution passed and
DIR. j. W. Carter, of Raleigh, was asked
to prepare tn catachism.
The report on education was read by
!. G.. ]. Hunter, of Raleigh. 1t was spoken
to by Mr.. Hunter. DR.. 7. T.. Skinner, j..
ID. Boushall, Dr. A. G. Barron and Pres
ident c. e. Taylor. Under this report
there were strong speeches for Wake
Forest College. Among the strongest
and most practical was that of j. ID.
Boushall. He said: THE sun never
sets on the sons of Wake Forest Col
lege." DR. A. c. Barron paid the in
stitution high compliment and express
ed his belief that it is second to no
institution in the work and earnestness
of its faculty and the material in the
young men gathered there.
DroJ, X. Sampey, of the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, addressed
the convention in the interest of his in
stitution and liberal collection was
taken for him.
REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Tonight the special feature of the
convention was the report on Foreign
Missions.
The report was read by Rev. G. w.
Green, retired missionary from China.
He spoke of the report, followed briefly
by G. =. Justice, and then DR.. r. J.
Willingham, Secretary or the Foreign
Mission Board, made great speech
and swepts the entire convention.
CONVENTION NOTES.
The reelection of DR.. r. II. Marsh,
president of the convention, was a
handsome compliment when it is remem-
0ered that he has been president of the
convention for seven consecutive years.
Among the visitors from other States
are: DR.. r. ]. Willingham, of Rich
moHd, Va, corresponding secretary of
the Foreign Mission Board; Dr. J. NJ.
Frost, of Nashville, Tenn, secretary of
he Sunday school board of the South
Arn Baptist Convention; DIR. A. Il. Dick
nson, editor of the Religious Herald OF
Richmond; DR.. Flipps, representing the
tmerican Baptist Publication Society;
Or. j. II. Sampey, of the Southern Bap-
ist Theological Seminary at Louisville,
Ky; DIR. Needham, general Evangelist;
DR.. James Nelson, president of the
Womans College, Richmond, Va. DIR.
:. +. James, of Roanoke College, Va;
Rev. J. i. Love, Of Suffolk
DIR. Wives, of Asheville, and others
Who have recently come into the State,
'ere recognized as new pastors.
The Committee on the order of BHsi
less for to-day, was as follows: y. l..
Shaw, j. c. Caddell, j. +. White j. ID.
Boushall, c. e. Cover, Il. L. Hlliard
and c. J. Hudson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
BEAR OyERsHADoWS CHINA.

Shanghai, Dec. 0-John Barrett, for
merly United States Minister to Siam,
says the situation in China is of the most
critical nature and that Machuria is no
onger Chinese, but Russian territory.
He asserts that New Chwang, the chief
northern port for the movement of Am
eriean products, is practically Russian
and is liable to be closed any day.
The only permanent safeguard to the
paramount American and British inter
ests, Mr.. Barrett says, is immediate and
united action by the interested Govern
ments to defend the integrity of the Chin
ese Empire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
GEN. LEE SAILS SUNDAY.

Savannah Ga, Dec. 9.-Two battal-
IONS of he Second Illinois regiment of
Lees corps are on the transport Michi-
gan tonight, and will sail tomorrow
morning for Marionao.
The transport Mobile arrived to-day
from Philadelphia, and will sail Sunday
with the Hundred and Sxty-First In
Llama regiment, and the Third battalion
If the Second Illinois.
The Panama with General Lee and
the headquarters of the Seventh corps
will also sail Sunday.
General ]. Warren Keifer is now in
command of the corps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
DESTRUCTION OF THE MAINE.
The Impartial Charges the Crime to
the United States.

the United States.
Madrid, Dec. 9.-The Impartial today
publishes another infammatory article
on the subject of the Maine charges.
The paper intimates that the explosion
was the outcome of an intense desire
upon the part of certain factions in
the United States to see the outbreak of
war, which was unpopular with the ma
jority of Americans" The Impartial
adds:
THE partisans of the war realized that
something startling was necessary to
arouse national sentiment-it was re-
markable chance. Almost all the Names
officers were on BOARD another shin at the
time Of the catasthrophe Those who
charge the Spaniards with being capable
of such Il monstrous act are well capable
of committing it themselves"
In conclusion, the Impartial says:
Spain cannot remain under such an
infamous Acharge 1t would be prefer
able to give the world the spectacle Of
national suicide"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

Washington Dec. 9,-To obviate all
doubt as to the holding of the Demo-
cratic caucus tomorrow night. notice was
given to each Democratic member today
that the original caucus program would
be carried out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
HE IGNORED THE DOwAGER.

Pekin, Dec. 9.-The new Russian
Minister, NJ. DeGiers, presented his Gre
dentials to the Emperor to-day The
Dowager Empress was not present NJ.
DeGiers on his arrival here, refused to
present his credentials to the Dowager
Empress.
The Emperor appeared to be weak and
sickly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
GREAT BRITAIN EXPLAINS.
Has No Desire to Interfere in the Affairs
of France.

Paris, Dec. 9.-An explanation, evident
emanating from the British Embassy
Nora has been published, declaring that
the speech recently delivered by the
British Ambassador, Sir Edmund j.
Monson, has ben misunderstood and re-
pudiating any desire to interfere in the
internal affairs of France or criticise her
policy
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
EMERYVILLE POLITICS.
Candidates Who Will Seek to Serve
 the Racetrack Town.

OAKLAND, March 23.-The town of Emeryville will hold it's second annual election of local officers on April il. There will be no party tickets, but each candi- date will have to secure a nomination by petition. Few candidates have put in an appearance, however, and the only fight seems to be for the position of Town Marshal.
 James T. Cushing. the incumbent, is opposed by his deputy, Morris H. Lane Both are well and favorably known and it is to be a friendly fight However, each is doing all he can to win. The other offices to be filled and those seek ing them are: Treasurer, c. G. May hew, incumbent, and James Bills, an old resident; Clerk, John Coburn, the incum- bent and Postmaster. and MT. Pierce, formerly a clerk of the California and Nevada Railway Company, and three liam Fieldwick and John Doyle, the in- cumbents. The three have only one op- ponent. J. George Smith, who ran for Clerk last year and received the same number of votes as Coburn.
 The new board will have the selection of an Engineer, Justice of the Peace and Town Attorney. MT. Smith is now the Engineer and should he succeed in his desire to be d Trustee there is no other man capable of filling the position now living in the town. Thomas c. Judkins, the Attorney, and Justice James Quinn are sure of reappointmentS, having given entire satisfaction in their official ca Dacity.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
ALAMEDA HAS TWO ASPIRANTS Her Big Delegation Is Now Interesting the
 County.
ROqerS and Barber Cannot Both Reach Their
 Goals.
Auditor R. w. Snow Intends to Ignore Entirely Everything
 but City Politics.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,


 Alameda. township forty votes solid for
 Such is the cry that every candidate likes to hear in a Republican County Convention, for it means much. To con- trol the delegation is a double-ended ad- vantage, for Alameda township sends the largest individual delegation to the con- vention, and can almost demand in conse- quence the support of every other delega- tion for her candidates.
 Just at present Alameda is causing the politicians much unrest. for there are two candidates who are thoroughly in ear nest, and each wants to control the dele gation. They are Oscar Rogers, Chief of Police, who wants to be Sheriff, and J. B. Barber. who wants to succeed himself as County Tax Collector.
 A year ago Rogers announced his can didacy and set about his campaign, and at that time there seemed to be d shade of doubt as to whether Barber, having had two terms, would essay to secure a third. Rogers seemed to be going along swimmingly, till Barber commenced lay ing his wires, and then it was at once seen that there would be a lively struggle for the delegation. A few days ago a U. B. Barber" Republican Club was started, the first in the campaign, and Rogers clubs are expected to follow. At
 
 be sure of hearing that Alameda, forty solid," for their fayorite.
 This contest on the Encinal is occupy ing the attention of the whole county, for no one cares to interfere in the interest of either man, only to come out even tually a loser.
 City Auditor Snow, who has been asked to get into the county fight, or into the State contest, for the purpose of helping others to pull their political chestnutS out of the fires which threaten them, has made a positive statement that he is a practical student of municipal politics and that he is not to be tempted to go outside that sphere. As it is evident that the Republicans will need new candidate for Mayor next spring this is construed as meaning that MT. Snow would not refuse the job. An effort was made to induce MT. Snow to run for State Controller, but as this could only have the effect of diverting strength from the local gubernatorial candidates, it's purpose was too apparent, and MT Snow did not bite. He was then suggested as a likely candidate to get into the County Clerks contest by the opponents of Frank Jordan, but this has also failed, and MT. Snow will sim ply be a spectator of politics till next spring.
 Warren B. English is announced as a candidate for county office. He is the Democratic ex-Congressman, and it Is not yet certain which nomination he wants from his party, but probably Sheriff or Trpa
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
pRINDLE GOT NERVOUS. He Will. However, Get the Schooner Which He Chartered From Van
 Smith.

The warrant sworn out by H. M. Prin- dle against J. T. van Smith, general man. aeer of the British Steamship and Yukon Gold Dredging Company. has not been served for the reason that Prindle got nervous and made a mistake. The war rant was got out in Seattle by Prin- dIa hecause he thought Van Smith would not fulfill his contract and produce the schooner La Ninfa. which Prindle had chartered. It now develops that Van ready. but he did not notify Prindle of the reason of delay so the latter took somewhat unwarranted step to recover the charter money that he had paid.
 Van Smith said yesterday that Prindle had not been taken in and that the yes sci would be delivered to him at once in this city as called for in the agreement that he has with Prindle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
ALUMNI ARE VICTORIOUS.
Defeat the Berkeley Varsity in Very Close Game on the
 Campus.

BERKELEY, MarcL 23.-The Alumni baseball team defeated the Varsity nine on the campus this afternoon by score of to 3, in one of the prettiest games ever played upon the Berkeley diamond Baer, the third baseman on the Varsity played a magnificent game, more than making up for his poor game last Satur- day, when a lame ankle and a spralned wrist were largely responsible for five errors. Bride at first also put up a bril- liant game. Both Kaarsburg and Moski- man pitched in good form, each giving one man base on balls and kaarsburg three In the eighth inning Baer knocked a home run and tied the score. The great est excitement prevailed among the en- thusiastic spectators.
 The complete score of the game is as
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
GRAND JURY AT WORK.
All Physicians Named by Mayor Thomas for the Board of Health
 Subpenaed.

OAKLAND, March 23-The number of witnesses in waiting on the anxious seat,' as the bench outside of the Grand Jury has come to be known, has ma terfally increased. The standing and po- sition of the various persons show that the inquistors are leaving no stone un- turned to get at the real facts in all the rumors regarding the sale of positions about the City Hall and the payment of regular stipend to keep their positions by certain individuals.
 sion included Chief of Police Charles Lloyd, John A. Sands, Peter Garrity, D. F. Mccarthy, Leslie Blackburn; A " N Fucker, Dr. N. H. Chamberlain, Dr. G. L. Eaton, Dr. J. T. Kitchings, Secre- tary A K. Snow and eX-Secretary Paul Schaffer of the Board of Health and Officer McSorley. The physicians are or have been members of the Board of Health by Mayor Thomas appointment
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Will Be Given a Vacation.

OAKLAND, March 23.-At 8 meeting of the Market-street Congregational Church tonight the officers recommended that has been elected superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of the Pacific Coast be granted two months vacation, begin his resignation. This the church voted unanimously to adopt and Mir Chapman accepted the compliment. He will go to address the Young Peoples Christian Union Convention. being the Endeavorers and Epworth Leagues of that county. Next week he goes to Riverside and Red lands, where there is to be a campaign to keep saloons out. May he is billed for the State Sunday-school Convention at Spokane, Wash.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
uFastiual of Blossoms.n

OAKLAND, March 23.-A meeting of wiil yne iela1ed be held Tuesday afternoon next to complete arrangements. for the, Festival of Blossoms" which, the members have planned for Saturday afternoon and evening eevening of April 3 It is to be an exhibit of Japanese ware and the name has it's origin in the Japanese gala demonstra- tio6 in April each year to celebrate the advent of spring. The young ladies be- longing to the section will be dressed in Japanese costumes and will serve the guests with tea.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Reliance Minstrels.

OAKLAND, March 23.-The Reliance Athletic Club will give minstrel show in the club rooms tomorrow (Thursdayl evening. The St. Paul's boy choir and Reliance orchestra will furnish the musi- cal numbers of the programme. There will be a quartet consisting of Harry Thomas. George Davis, George H. Carle- ton and Morris Jellet. George Beebe will be the soloist. Among the performers in the minstrels will be Jack Wilson as in- terlocutor, Billy Hynes and c. B. Sloan to handle the tambos and Give Carman and H HaXe the bOneS
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24

Summary: Earned runS-CaIlfOrnIa- 2, AIuIN- nj. 2. Two-base hits-kaarsburg. Three base hits-Allen. Home runs-Baer. Sacrifice hits Mertes Double plays-McCabe to Bride Bases on called bals-Of Kaarsburg, l. off Moski- man. 1. Struck out-By Kaarshurg, z; by Mos kituan B. First base errorS-Ca1tfornias I; Alumni, l. Left on bases-California. 4; Alum nj 2 Time of game-l hour and 15 minutes. Irmpfres-Moller and Crow. Scorer-Jackson.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Murray 6 Ready Make Denial.

Murray 6 Ready, the employment agents, deny that they purchased letter of recommendation from Henry, the ex- cook of the ferry steamer Tiburon. They assert that 4Ienry brought them the let fer of recommendation ahd asked them to secure a good cook for Captain Lowell which they did. There was no question of purchasing the letter of Introduction and Parkinson only paid the usual fee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
The Poundmaster Defeated.

ALAMEDA, March 23.-Some time ago Poundmaster Josephs had Samuel Orr arrested on a charge of tearing down the fence of the pound yard and taking some horses therefrom. The case came to trial to-day. and after the complaining witness had told his story a motion was made to dismiss which Justice Morris granted. There was not a particle of evidence to sustain the allegations of the complaint in any way,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Alameda County Coal Tested.

ALAMEDA, March 23.-A test of the coal from the Corral Hollow mines was made at the electric light works in this city last night with the most favorable keeping up all the steam that was needed, while the amount consumed compared fa- vorably with the usual quantity of the imported articie An effort will be made to induce the City Trustees to use the To- cal product, as 1t is much cheaper than any other that can be obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Jockey Hinrich's Trial.

OAKLAND, March 23-The second trial of eX-Jockey Hinrichs is on the docket of Recorder Quinn of Emeryvillle for to- morrow morning. Justice F.; A. Lawrence bench. TWenty-four talesmen have been summoned, but as only nine of fifty-six were examined at the first trial 1t is believed that a jury cannot be secured. It is possible that a change of venue will be asked on this account before the case begins.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Will Share the Expense.

OAKLAND, March 23.-The Realty Syndicate and the Board of Supervisors have agreed on the maintenance of the new Webster street bridge over the estu- ary. The syndicates Alameda line crosses the bridge and the company will pay one-eighth of the expense for five years and one-fourth thereafter. The bid of Cotton Bros & Co. for the building of the bridge has been accepted, subject to a few changes advised by the boards ex- uart Arth hi1r Brown
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Auction Sales
IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE.

Hardware merchants and dealers in cutlery and paints, please take notice that on Marcn 29, at Il a. m., on the premises, 1ol1 Broadwoy' Oakland, I will sell at public auction the en- tire stock of hardware, cutlery. paint ana TX lures. This stock is new and well seiecteo. Mi. Cashmere is going to the Klondike inine- datey Stock will be sold as whole withont reserve or limit: sale positive.
 M GERMAN. Auctioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Mana Visitors Injured.

OAKLAND, March 23-Misses Mary and Della Davis of Napa were run down by a runaway team last evening and se- riously injured. The ladies were on the crossing when Miss Mary was struck by the wagon tongue. The team and wagon passed over her prostrate body, but she escaped without further injury. Miss Della received a bad scalp wound by be- ing knocked down, but how 1t was in- ficted is not known.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Freshman-sophomore Rush.

BERKELEY, March 23.-A rush" be- tween freshmen and sophomores took place about sunrise this morning on the grounds The freshmen had placed the number of their class, '01 on the hill, in accordance with the custom on former charter days, and when the sophomores swooped down upon them and attempted to destroy their number spirited put good-natured tussle took place. The freshies were tied and their number was destroyed The sophomOres early in the night had put their class number on the hill to the rear of the chemistry building: The number was made of rocks and cement. and the enthusiastic sOphs spent most of the night building 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Now Captain Mitchell.

OAKLAND, March 23.-Bailiff s. H. Mitchell of the Police Court was com-' missioned captain to-day by the Police and Fire Commissioners. He was ap- pointed as a special officer March 5. 1875, and two years later was made a regular. For several years he has been bailiff and property clerk. The change in rank gives him $25 month more pay, but he will re- main at his old post
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
MOUNT TAMALPAIS SCENIC RAILWAY

(Via Sausalito Ferry). Leave San Francisco, commencing Novem- her 13, 1897: Sundays-S:0o, 10:00. II 30 a. m.. HIS D. m. Round trip from Mill Valley. Fl. THOS. COOK & SON, Agents. s2I Market street. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

John A. Sands, Leslie Blackburn. Drs. Rucker, Chamberlain, Brinckerhon, Fla ton, Kitchings. Chief Lloyd,- Policemen McSorley, Paul Schaffer and H. K. snow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-24
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY. March 23.-Next Friday afternoon at o'clock, at the Mark Hop kins Institute of Art, San Francisco, Pro lessor Elmer E. Brown will deliver the last of a series of three universitv exten- sion lectures on State Universities and High Schools
 Professor Thomas R. Bacon will deliver the second of a series of three lectures on Liberty and Authority tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at the university
 In accordance with their regular GUS tom. the various Greek letter fraternities of Berkeley kept open house to-day (Charter daY).