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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
FOUND GUILTY OF ROBBERY.

New York, Dee 16.-Wiliam \. l..
Moore accused of having robbed Martin
MahOn, the proprietor of the New Am
sterdam Hotel. on the night of November
4th last, in the Grenoble Hotel, in a
badger game" in which Fayne Moore.
the defendants wife, was charged with
h"v ng taken part, was tonight convicted
by jury before Recorder Goff
This was Moore's second trial, the jury
disagrceing in the first, and has continued
for five days. To-day was occupied in
summing up, District Attorney Gardiner
making the closing speech for the prose
cution. The jury returned after being
out about three hours with the verdict
guilty of robbery in the first degree as
charged in the indictment, we commend
him to the mercy of the court
Moore maintained the same stolid in
difference that has characterized him
during the entire trial. Sentence will
probably he pronounced on Monday.
The trial Of Fayne Moore. the code
PENDANT, was set down by the sccorder
for Monday at 10 Il. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CIVII. SERVICE REFORM.

Baltimore. Dee, 16.--Thc National
Civil Service Reform Association to-day
adopted resolutions which congratulate
the lover of good government on "the
failure of the recent attack in Congress
upon the merit system" assert that the
convention has heard with grave concern
the report that President of the United
States intends to withdraw from civil
service rules large number OF positions
under the Government and expresses the
belief that such action is contrary to
the interests Of the public service; cites
a number of instances Of alleged depar-
ture from civil service rules within the
past year: charges that the Administra-
ton has failed to redeem its promise to
''extend the rule wherever possible" and
in conclusion asserts that the rule of the
newly acquired dependencies will result
in disaster and disgrace if conducted on
the plans of the spoils politicians.
Carl SchurZ was elected President of
the league and ii number Of vice-presi-
dents were chosen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
BURNING OF A STEAMER.
No Lives Lost-Loss 100000 Fully
Covered BY Insurance.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 16.-Thc new
steamer Cape Charles, belonging to the
New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad, was totally destroyed by fire
about o'clock tonight, while lying at
her pier. Primers Point. Norfolk harbor.
No lives were lost, and the Captain,
Jfficers and crew were the only peOp.e
On the vessel, which was a fine propeller
built by the Delaware River Construc-
ton Company, of Chester, Pa She had
only been accepted by the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Com
pany this morning though she had been
here two months, as there were some
unsatisfactory features in her, which
had just been remedied.
The loss is estimated at 100000, fully
covered by Insurance, placed by the Rail
road Company when they accepted her.
The Cape Charles was intended for pas
sengers and freight between Norfolk and
Cape Charles City, Va. where connee-
ton was made with the New York.
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad for
the North. The origin of the fire is un-
known
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ATTACKED TIE EMBASSY
BRICKS FLUNG INTO SIR JULIAN PAUNlE
FOrE'S DRAWING ROOM.
fhe AssaiIant, Young Printer Supposed &
be Insane, imprisoned. Miss Paunce-
fote Struck by RriCk.

Washington, Dec. 16.--The police have
under arrest Joseph w. Pearson, II
printer twenty-siX years of age, who
last night made a violent attack on the
British Embassy with bricks, which he
flung into the drawing room in which
members Of the family of Sir Julian
Pauncefote were seated. Miss
Paunccfote was struck by brick, but
fortunately it's force was somewhat
spent and she escaped with a slightly
injured ankle. Several windows were
smashed and the magnificent cut glass
of the main entrance doors was broken
and ruined. The total damage done, II
is estimated, will amount to 500. y
telephone call was made for police rs
soon as the first missiles were thrown,
and the servants rushed out and were
engaged in fight with Pearson when
the police arrived and arrested him. lie
was taken tO the police station, where
his mother called later ana said she had
noticed her son had been acting strange
" ever since he graduated last June
from studies he had been pursuing dli-
gently for two years past. His olfense
may be very serious one, should he
be adjudged sane, as special laws govern
the case of foreign legations and en-
baSsies.
The Department of State communicate
ed with Sir Julian Pauncefote to-day,
and also saw Pearson's sister, who call
ed with a lawyer to intercede in his
behalf.
The matter is taken coolly at the
British Embassy, where the chief IN
terest expressed is in the injury 10 Miss
Pauncefote, which was severe enough TO
keep her in bed this morning. As ~ tie
prosecution of Pearson, it is understood
that no especial action will be taken by
the Embassy. 1t is expected that he
will appropriately be dealt with by tb9
American authorities, and that n w j
be put where he will do no further dam
age.
A petition for writ de lunatico in
quirendO was made this afternoon by
Pearson's mother, who expressed her Ie-
lief that her sons insanity is due to eX-
cessive study. She says he haa threat
ened the life of brother and had 81 4
that on December 18th, the PreSueAt
and his officers would leave the United
States never to return. He had never
expressed any i'll will heretofore toward
the British Ambassador or British. Gov
ernment, but now says he is the nsrru-
ment to settle the grievances and COM
plants that the people of the Uni7ed
States have against the British Empire.
Judge Cox directed that the write hp
Judge Cox directed that the writ be
held next week. Pearson is now con-
fined in a station, and grew violent this
afternoon.
The police surgeons examined Pearson
and found that he was insane. He will
be removed to st. Elizabeth's Asylum
tomorrow. Next week the marshal'S
jury will pass on the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
BANKING BILL BURIED
THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK
WILL NOT MATERIALlZE.
inds Grave in the House. Bill Passed to
Extend our Customs Laws Over
Hawaiian Islands.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Thc bill 10 incor-
poraic the International American bank
was buried under an overwhelming ad-
verse majority of the House to-day.
The debate upon the measure, which
opened yesterday, was concluded to-day
at 3 o'clock. Mr.. Dingley, the floor lead
or of the majority, made an argument
in its support. The other speakers to-
day were Hill, of Connecticut, in it's sup
port. and Messrs. Bell, (POpulist, Colo
radoD; Sulzcr, Democrat, New York;
Maxwell, Populist, Nebraska); Maddox,
democrat, Georgia., and Swanson,
democrat, Virginia), in opposition. The
vote by which the bill was defeated
stood 103 ayes to 14S noes The bill to
extend the customs and revenue laws of
the United States over the Hawaiian
Islands, was passed without opposition.
The bill. Mr.. Dingley explained, carried
with it the civil service laws relating to
appointments in the customs and reye-
nue. service in Hawaii.
The House at 4:20 p. m, adjourned
until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
so IT is UNDERSTOOD
BRYAN'S CORDIAL RECEPTION
By HIS COLLEAGUES.
He TALKS ABOUT The PHILIPPINES
Duty Of Congress Oward Them. They Should
Not be Held a Moment Longer Than is
NeceSsary'for Esab shiOg a
Sable Government.

Washington, Dee. 16.-William Jen-
nings Bryan came to the House of Rep
resentatives about one o'clock TO-DAY and
was given q most cordial reception by
his former colleagues in Congress. Ear
lier in the day Representative Bailey, OF
. .exas, the Democratic floor leader,
breakfasted with Mr.. Bryan at the lat
ter's room and, it is understood, dis
cussed i'll general way questions of pub
lie and party policy When Mr.. Bryan
rea ched the House he was escorted To
the Democratic cloak room where he was
surrounded by members and made the
recipient o. many attentions. For some
time he talked = socially and politically
with that unreserve wn.ch marks cloak
room discussion.
Colonel Bryan expressed himself very
emphatically to his Democratic assO-
ciates upon the duty OF Congress in re-
gard to the Philippines. He believes that
the islands ought not to be held longer
than is necessary for Che United States
to establish there stable and indepen-
dent government such as was guaran-
teed TO Cuba i'm the resolution which led
to the declaration Of war; and he be-
lieveS it is tIe duty Of Congress to
make declaration of the intention Of
the United States at the earliest posi-
BILE date. An order that there may be no
misunderstanding in the future and that
the natives Of the islands may rest as
sured that the ultimate purpose Of the
United States Is 10 give them 4 free and
independent government. The war was
fought for humanity's sake. he says, and
at the close of the war when the Philip
pines have fanen into their possession
should stand upon the policy il pro-
claimed at the outset regarding Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
on BOARD THE SARATOGA.
Troops Leaving Charleston for Havana
Saratoga's Quick Trip.

Saratogas Quick Trip.
Charleston, s. c., Dec. 16.--Four COM
panies of the Tenth infantry and 1875 To-
cruits for the Eighth infantry arrived
here last night and boarded the steam
ship Saratoga to-day for Havana. The
steamer will sail from here at daylight
tomorrow morning. The Saratoga made
a very quick and successful trip from
here with the first battalion of the Tenth
infantry. The transport left here last
Sunday afternoon and took the troops to
Havana and was off Charleston at day
light this morning.
The four companies and 12o recruits
who boarded the Saratoga number about
52J men and are commanded by Captain
Shallenberger with Lieutenant Stokes,
Berry, Hugh u. Miller and Assistant
Surgeon Goulding.
Companies c, X and ID are armed with
Krag -Jorgensen rifles; guns for Company
NJ will follow to Cuha ~ the next boat.
-Four of the men were too i'll TO embark
and We're left at the hoSnital here. The
Saratoga will return here to take the
Third battalion of the Tenth regiment to
Havana.
The men came to Charleston on a train
composed entirely of Pullmans and had
very comfortable though very slow trip
from Huntsville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
TRANSPORT CHESTER SAILS.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 16.-The trans
port Chester sailed this morning for Ma
raianoa, Cuba, carrying Brgadier-Gener-
al Hasbrouck and the headquarters staff
of the Second division of the Seventh
army corps, and the Fourth Virgiaia reei-
ment.
The transports Minnewaska and ROn-
manian arrived from Havana this morn
ing. They will take aboard the Forty
Ninth Iowa and the Sixth Missouri regi-
ments tomorrow and will probably sail
the next day. At late hour last nignr
fire was discovered in thu coal bunkers
of the Roumanian. It is thought it had
been burning for several days, as fumes
Of gas had been noted. No damage has
been done. Laborers are now at work
shifting the coal for the purpose OF To-
eating the fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
A SENSATION IN BASEBALL.
Amalgamation Of the Brooklyn and
Baltimore Clubs.


Baltimore Clubs.
New York, Dee. 16.-That something
of startling nature was to be sprung
during the meeting of the National
Baseball League was an open secret
and to-day when the announcement was
made that the Brooklyn and Baltimore
clubs had amalgamated no one was sur
prised. When the matter was announced
as a certainty it was generally regarded
as Il great boom for baseball in Greater
New York, and by some it was con-
sidered the forcrunner of many changes
which will take place in the near fu-
ture.
AS business venture, the deal is re-
garded as a promising one financially for
both clubs, which have been losing
money of late. BY the terms of the
amalgamation the respective clubs shall
pool all gains and losses. Those who
figure a profit on Brooklyn say that this
will more than countcrbalance the Bal
timorc losses next October.
The players who are spoken of as be-
ing likely to be transferred from Baiti-
more to Brooklyn are Kelly, Keeler,
Jennings. McGann, DeMontreville,
AluIkt, NOIDcll, .huul, MO- diliCS ANU
Hughes. Manager Ned Hanlon will
have charge of the Brooklyn aggregation,
and William Barnes is talked of as
his successor in Baltimore. Many per-
sons who claim to have inside informa
ton, are of the opinion that there will
be two leagues of eight clubs each, un-
der the governing hand of the National
League by next season. Under the ten
year agreement. which has yet two years
to run, no club can resign nor can it be
forced out of the League, except by
unanimous vote.
With Cleveland going to st. Louis, and
the Louisville club purchased by the Lea
que, ten clubs would still remain, and of
these it might be possible that Wash
ington and Baltimore would, for n fin
ancial consideration. drop into a minor
league. The matter has not been dis
cussed at any of the sessions thus far,
but it may be taken up tomorrow.
1t was said to-day that J. Earl Wag-
ner, of Washington, favored non-
Sunday playing and a Sunday-playing
league the former to be made up of
the New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Washington, Pittsburg, Cleveland, De
triot and Chicago clubs, and the other
to be composed of the Brooklyn, Phila-
delphia Athletic, Baltimore, Cincinnati,
Chicago. ST. Louis, Providence and
Louisville or indianapolis clubs. Mr..
Wagner may make this proposition to-
morrow, and it is generally expected that
some move will be made in this direc.
tion before the meeting adiourns
The delegates were occupied to-day in
discussing the Philadelphia agreement,
which has just expired BY it all visit
ing clubs received 121ac for each person
who entered the grounds during the last
six years, and Col. John l. Rogers is
anxious that this agreement should be
continued. No agreement was reached.
The Philadelphia club bought Pitcher
Frazer from the Louisville club to-day,
hut the price was not given out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CHILDREN GREET HOBsON.
Commander Maynard Presented with
Sword by the Children.

Commander Maynard Presented with
a Sword by the Children.
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 16.-COm-
mander Maynard and Lieutenant Hob
son arrived here to-day from Atlanta
and We're met at the Union station by
committees of Confederate Veterans
They were escorted to the Gospel Taber-
nacle, where six thousand school chill
dren assembled to greet them. Lieuten-
ant Hobson and Commander Maynard
We're introduced and delivered speeches
and Commander Maynard was presented
with a sword by the children, the pre-
sentation speech being made by Lieuten,
ant Hobson.
This afternoon the visitors gave re
ception to the lady members of the pa
triotic organizations Of the city. From
7:30 to $3.50 in the evening a public re-
ception was given at the Tabernacle
\ banquet followed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
LEADS ALL NORTH GAR0lMA DAlDES M NEWS AND GRG< l1ON
TRAIN KILLS FOUR.
Wagon Struck BY an Engine-Two More
Persons Will Die.


Persons Will Die.
New York. Dec. 16.--A wagon contain
ing eight persons was struck by train
OH the Pennsylvania Railroad tonight ut
the Allenwood crossing, few miles from
Manasquan, y. J. -Four were killed, two
fatally and two others seriously injured.
The dead:
Mrs Ellen Allen.
Bessie Allen, her daughter.
Mrs. Allie Algcr.
Jennie Cramer.
Fatally injured:
Davie :. Allen, husband Of Mrs. Allen,
who was killed
Katie Allen, their daughter.
Those who will recover are:
- Alger. infant child of Mrs. Allen.
who was killed.
Willie Allen, son of David s. Allen.
Mr. Allen was Of the family from
which AllenwoOd takes it name. He
and his family had been 70 Asbury Park
in the afternoon visiting relative. Mrs.
Alger. They were driving home and had
reached the crossing, which is within a
few hundred feet of the entrance to Mr..
Aliens place, when the wagon was
struck by the train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CAMPAIGN A BAGATELLE.
General Weston Thus Characterizes the
Santiago Campaign.

Washington. Dec. 1G.-Brigadier Gen
eral John +. Weston. Chief Commissary
Of the Shafter expedition: Rev. DR.. Hen
ry G. McCook, Chaplain Of the Second
Pennsylvania; Quartermaster General
Ludington and Chief Engineer John NJ
Wilson testified before the war investi
eating commission to-day. Gener"' Yves
ton said he never heard a complaint OF
the condition of the cOmmissary supplies
a the front. He characterized the San
tiago campaign as a mere bagatelle. the
hardships being trivial compared TO his
own experience in frontier Indian cam
paigns when he and his men were forced
TO use the wagon mules for food.
Nothing new was gained from the 9th
er witnesses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ELECTION OF SENATORS.
Pasco's Bill Making Change in Florida
Statutes VIII be Fayorably Reported.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections
to-day agreed to a favorable report upon
Senator Pasco's bill changing the re-
vised statutes so as to permit the elec-
ton of United States Senators in
Florida before the expiration of terms
of incumbents. As the law stands the
Legislature of that State, which elects
a successor to n Senator does not meet
until month or more after the eXpira-
ton of his term, thus creating hiatus
in the office and vacancy i'm the
Senate. The change proposed empow.
ers the preceding Legislature to elect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Two Friends Quarrel aud Fight-one
Dead, the Other Dying.

HawkinsviIc, Ga, Dee. lG,-A shoot
ing affray occurred south of this place
last night in which John James was
killed and Bas Turner fatally Wounded,
The young men Were first cousins, ahd
had been great friends from their
childhood. They We're prominent
At country party these young
farmers had dispute and were about
to resort to blows when their friends
interfered and thought everything was
settled and friendly feeling restored. but
on leaving the party the disturbance was
renewed, in which James was killed.
Turner is said to be dying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
GOV. vooHEEs STARTS HOME.

Atlanta, Ga. Dee. i6.-Governor
Voorhees,, Of New Jersey, and staff, left
Atlanta tonight for Trenton. The day
was spent at Andersonyille Ga, where
arrangements were made for the erec-
tion of monument to the New Jersey
dead buried at that place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
And Contents Scattered Along th
Track-One Man Injured.

Durham, \. c.. Dee. 16.-(Special.)- j.
An eastbound freight train was
wrecked last night at the Chapel Hill.
street crossing, in this city The train
broke in two beyond West DGrham.
The rear cars crashed into the forward
portion Of the train. Three cars were
smashed TO pieces, and their contents
which consisted of cotton, wera scatter
ed on both sides of the track. \
wrecking train was telegraphed for and
reached here from Greensboro. I'm two
or three hours the track WAS clear. 20
that trains could pass. S. ID. Garvin. a
section foreman. of Haw River, while
assisting in removing the wrcpkage. had
bolt driven through his foot by the ac.
cidental fail of car truck, and Il very
painful wound was made. DR.. y. NJ.
johnson dressed the woun l. and Mr..
Garvin took the first train for home.
w. J. Christian, Jr., son of the form
er clerk of the court, w. ]. Christian.
has entered the law office of Manning
& Foushee, where he will study law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
OFFICERS MUSTERED OUT.

Richmond. Va. Dee. 16.-At Salem to-
day, Company H, and the field and staff
officers of the Second Virginia regiment
were mustered out OF the service of the
United States,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
THE PEACE COMMISSION.

Paris, Dee. 16-'Fhe mem of the
peace commission left here South
ampton tonight. They will sail to-mor-
row on the American Line steamer St.
Louis.
1t is learned that Agoncillo. the repre-
sentative of Aguinaldo, the Filipino lead
er. has lodged a strongly worded protest
with the commission, which thus be-
comes part of the record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
SOCIALISTS AT WORK.

Kansas City. Dee. Socialism was
the absorbing topic to-day before the
convention of the American Federation
of Labor. The Socialist delegates made
n determined effort to infuse socialistic
doctrines into the law of the Federation
but they will probably not succeed, for
there is a majority against them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

Don't expect too much of the man
who is wearing his first homemade shirt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
MAGNIFICENTLY WELCOMED.

President and his party were given a
magnificent welcome in the Confeder-
acy's first capital to-day. The Presi-
dents train was escorted from Atlanta
to Tuskegee and thence here by the
State Assembly. Governor Johnston.
Chief Justice Mcclellan and q party of
ladies. The Assembly's train came in
ahead of the Presidents. AT the Union
station the Presidential party was met
by the Governor, committees Of the
assembly, the mayor and city council,
and the commercial and industrial asso-
citation Mayor Clisby received the
President with we'll worded speech at
the station. The whole party was taken
Continued on 2nd page.)
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-29

Across the continent for one dollar is
declared to be possible when the govern
owns and operates the great railroad
lines. F.. G. R. Gordon contributes an
interesting article on this subject to the
April number of Chicago's lively reform
magazine, The New Time. A history Of
what other countries have done in pub
lie ownership of railways contains val
liable information on this popular
subject. Among the contributors to a
symposium on direct legislation are
William J. Bryan, George Fred Williams,
Governor Davis OF Montana, Senator
Benz. Tillman, and Robert Treat Paine,
Jr. Mr.. Bryan makes an emphatic
declaration for the initiative and re-
ferendum and says it cannot be opposed
by any democrat who endorses the
declaration OF Jefferson. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-29
COME AND GONE.

J.. o. Vessel was in St. Paul Tuesday.
Rev. A. Raster was III St. Cloud Mon
day.
VIM. Hunter returned from Dayton,
Ohio, last week.
Mrs. G. F.. Brigham returned TO Cass
county Saturday.
J. Gottstein was in St. Paul on bust
ness Tuesday.
Mr.. and M RS. n. H. Hill returned to
Royalton Tuesday.
Mrs. James Harris returned from Min
neapolis Wednesday.
E. NJ. Hoover was in Muscatine, Ia,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Stella Haskell returned from st..
Paul Tuesday evening.
Supt. Parr, of the st. Cloud schools,
was in the city Friday.
Miss Alice Green returned Saturday
from visit at Brainerd.
Mrs. B. Feitsam, of Royalton, visited
Little Falls relatives Saturday.
Miss Ida Middleton, of Mon tana, is
the guest of Miss Bertha Rhodes.
Mrs. II. E. Meyers and children re-
turned from Minneapolis Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. NORM, OF Motley.
came down Saturday for short visit
with relatives.
DIR. Scruby, St. Cloud veterinary sur
geon. passed through the city Monday
enroute to Pierz.
Miss Jasper French and children have
gone to Kenyon, Mimi, to visit Mrs.
French's brother.
Mrs. Frank Ruth, OF st. Paul, is Wis
ting relatives here.