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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-26
THE COMMISSION SITTING
ONE ORGANIC ACT SIMILAR TO
a CONSTITUTION.
SUPPLEMENTED BY SPECIAL ACTS
win Suffice for the Present. Steps Being
Taken to Secure Cable Communication
Between the Separate Islands and
10 the United States.

San Francisco, Cal, August 25.-The
steamship Moana arrived here to-day
from Australian ports via II honolulu.
An Associated Press correspondent
writes from Honolulu under date of Au-
gust 18th, as follows:
THE Congressional members of the
commission to report on Il form of gov
ernment for the territory of Hawaii ar-
rived August 18th, on the Mariposa.
To-day the commission met at the
home of Justice Frear to qualify rs
members by taking an oath. AS soon
as the members were regularly listed,
the commission proceeded to elect Il
secretary and stenographer and a SER
geant-at-arms. Senator Cullom is chair
man. The men for the clerical positions,
and the sergeant-at-arms have been
brought from Washington.
'As soon rs the formalties at the
residence of Justice Frear were finished
the four other members of the com
mission adjourned to the hall of the
House, the old throne room i'll the Exc
cutiye building, and there held the )pen-
commission will visit the island Of Ha-
waii. They will be on the big islnnd
six or seven days. The commission Will
later make trips to Maui and Kauai,
and may also visit Molokai.
Senator Culom said that the sessions
Of the commission would be private, eX-
cepting when there were hearings. The
Senator gave the impression that hear
ings would be granted to all having any
reasonable claims.
THE work of the commission will not
be of a secret nature, but it is 1et
the business can be transacted more
eXpeditiOusly and better in every way
by having closed doors. 1t is likely. ac-
cording to Senator Cullom that there
will be prepared by the commission one
organic act corresponding to the consti-
tuition of State describing the terri
tory, the manner. method and limitations
of legislation. This organic act will be
supplemented by many Congressional
laws bearing upon customs, land, taxa
ton, the judiciary, etc. 1t is by no
means contemplated that there shall be
any radical changes in the system here.
The steamship Lakme arrived to-day,
bringing Major Langftts Third battal-
ION of the Second regiment. United
States volunteers.
There is soon to be telegraphic com
munication between the islands of this
group. a cable connecting the islands
with one another is to be laid almost
Continued on Second Page.)
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LAST OF SHAFTER'S ARMY
On Board Transports and Sails for
Home To-day.

Washington, ID. c., August 25.-The
last of Shafter's army will sail from
Cuba tomorrow. The following dispatch
was received at the War Department
late this afternoon:
Santiago, via Hayt, August %.
1886 p M.-Adjutant General, U. S.
A., Washington.
Command all embarked this morning,
except Twenty-Fourth United States in
fantry, detachment of recruits for First
Illinois volunteers and part of the
Ninth Massachusetts volunteer infantry,
all of which will embark tomorrow
morning on transports now here. Gener-
al Butt with the First Illinois on Berlin
and Berkshire with $50 convalescents
leave this morning for Montauk Point.
] will leave with headquarters and one
company of First infantry on Mexico 5y
noon to-day. Instructions about Orizaba
proceeding to Montauk Point Just re-
ceived Allegheny left yesterday with
Ninth Massachusetts on board. Unionist
having on board one company OF the
First Illinois and private horses leave
to-day; Saratoga with Lieutenant Col
onel Freedman and 300 of the Fifth in
fantry arrived this morning; 500 more
expected on the Knickerbocker in two
or three hours.
(Signed "SHAFTER.
Major General"
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A LONG SICK ROLL
HEAT kNO DISEASE PLAY HAVOC AT
CAMP Wc0FF, @
Nearly 1900 Men in The Hospital, 2l0 with Ty-
phoid fever Roosevelt 10 See About
Mastering Out Rough Elders.

New York, Aug. 25.-Thc heat is play
ing havoc with the sick men in Camp
Wikorf and~fs partly responsible for the
nine deaths which were reported today
There are / ,120 sick men III the general
hospital and $50 in the detention hospi-
tai. There are 210 cases Of typhoid
fever. One hundred and thirty sick of
the Eighth Ohio volunteers were landed
from the Mohawk today and taken to the
detention hospital.
Secretary Alger. after making an in
spection of the general hospital and de-
tention camp, complimented the Surgeons
and the Red Cross nurses for their good
work and ordered 100 men of the See
ond Engineer Corps detailed for police
duty about the camp. Secretary gAlger
also ordered that wooden flooring he plac-
ed in the kitchen, dining tents and gen
eral hospital.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in camp to-
day from his home ut Oyster Bay where
he has been spending a weeks fur
lough.
Colonel Roosevelt said he expected to
have talk with Secretary Alger about
mastering out the Rough Riders and tell
hila of the brave deeds of the men in
his command in the battles before San
tiago.
Secretary Alger was driven early TO
day to the general hospital. He con
yersed with many of the sick men, III.
qgared as to their condition and if they
were in need of anything. General AlgeI
occasionally made notes of what he
saw. He assured the sick men that as
soon as they were well enough they
would be allowed to go to their homes
on furlough.
IN extra supply of milk was received
today and was blessing to the typhoid
suffers.
General Alger said there should be al
least 1000 gallons of milk delivered at
4,o hosnital camp daily and arrangement:
has been made for such a supply.
The men on the Yale were
unloaded to-day and the lis
sick were taken to the Detention
hospital. The Red Cross Society ha,
500 cots ready for distribution in the
regimental hospital. Lieutenant Com
mander Thomastwi, Of the japanese
navy, said to-day after inspecting th,
camp at Montauk Point, that it com
pared favorably with any camp he has
yet seen.
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ORDERED TO MUSTER OUT
LIST or TIE REGIMENTS THAT WILL BE
DISBANDED.
Troops are Pleased to Quit The Service Trial OIL
Duncan for Desecratng Confederate
Graves Closes To-day.

Washington, d. c., August 25.-Orders
were issued to-day to muster out the
following:
Fourth Pennsylvania infantry, Sixth
Illinois infantry, Second Wisconsin in
fantry three Louisiana hight batteries,
two Rhode Island light batteries, two
Iowa light batteries, two Oregon light
batteries, First Wisconsin light battery
two troops of Kentucky cavalry, light
batteryA of Missouri, Twenty
light battery of Indiana artillery, and
light batteries \, B, c, of PENNSYLVANIA
A special to the Star from Thorough
fare Gap, Va, says the greatest delight
is evidenced by the Sixth Pennsylvania
regiment over the official announcement
that they are to be mustered out. The
other regiments at Thoroughfare GAY
are fully as anxious for their service to
end and petitions are in circulation
everywhere. Major Prices battalion,
the Third of the Sixth Pennsylvania, left
camp for Middletown Pa, at eleven
o'clock and the First and Second batta-
lions will leave later in the day. The
Seventh Illinois will go tomorrow
Private George Nayes who was pro-
nounced cured of measles and late on the
same day returned to the hospital in an
unconscious condition, died to-day of
spinal meningitis. 1t is said that when
he was reported cured of the measles ali
his clothes were burned to destroy germs
and he was provided with only Il rubber
pOncho as covering.
The trial of Captain Duncan, of the
Twenty Second Kansas regiment proba-
ably will he completed to-day. He is
charged with having desecrated graves
of Cnnfndnrnte snlidnrS
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CUBAN DISPATCH YACHT.
Will Fly Between Cuba and the United
States.

Miami, Fla, August 25.-The Cuban
yacht Alfredo, Captain Cartaya, quietly
sailed from Miami, Fla, for GuanaJa
Cuba, to-day. She is handsome and
perfectly equipped yacht, constructed III
New York for the dispatch service OF
the Cuban government and will here,
after make regular trips between Miami
and Guanaja.
Mr.. George Reno, who, during the
past year has been the bearer of dlplo-
matte messages between Washington
and the provisional government was OF
board.
Miss Mary C. Francis, of New York
city, sailed as guest by special invi
tation of President Capote and car
ried to President Masso a handsome Unl'
ted States flag, the gift of Senator Fora
ker, of Ohio, to the Provisional Govern
ment Important conferences will be
held by President MassO and his cabinet
and other Cuban leaders relating to the
establishment of Il permanent govern
mpnt
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JAMAICAN ANNEXATION.

Kingston, Jamaisa, Aug. 25.-The Am
erican annexation movement commenced
on Monday in Manchester is rapidly
spreading and finding general accept
ance as the only visible alternative to
ruin The promoters of the movement
are pushing it vigorously, being desirous
of strengthening the hands of jamaica 5
representative at the Barbados confer
ence, thus encouraging imcr-coonial co
operation. The sole obstacle encoun-
tered is the color question.
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LAURIER AS A BARRIER.
May Hinder the Work Of the Tariff
Commissioners.

Quebec, August 25-The arbitration
commissioners assembled for their first
joint business meeting at the Pariia-
ment buildings to-day. The meeting
was private. Although little is said by
the commissioners themselves, there is
considerable discussion in the Canadian
newspapers and among those indirectly
connected with the conference concern
ing two points upon which the com
mission may fail to agree. Statements
and interviews have been printed in
the Canadian papers to the effect that
the American commissioners will insist
that the present preferential tariff of
the Dominion in favor of England must
be done away with before any con-
cessions on the part of the United
States will be made. Under the pres
ent consideration Canadians can bring
products from England at . per cent.
less than the duty imposed upon pro
duets coming from the United States
and other countries. Congressman
Dingley, who has been quoted as max
ing such Il statement denies it.
1t is said also that Sir Wilfrid Lauri-
er's position may become an obstacle in
the way of the commissions success.
The assertion is made that Sir Wilfrd
steadfastly declines to consider the ar
bitration or adjustment of any one
matter under discussion unless the
Americans will agree to final settle
ment of all the questions. None of
these rumors can be confirmed.
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SPANISH CUSTOM HOUSE DUTIES

Havana, Aug. 25.-(9 p. m.)-The
Spanish Colonial authorities, while they
have decided that merchandise from
Santiago and other ports occupied by
the American forces is to be considered
foreign and thus subject to custom house
duties. have taken under special consld-
era ton the future of the agricultural pro-
ducts and manufacturing industries nj
such points, with view of suggesting to
the Madrid Government n modus viveh-
di with the American Government re-
garding the same, leaving the output IN
bond pending a decision from Madrid.
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Negro Congressman of the Second Congressional District
as He Appeared Addressing the Late Republican
State Convention at Raleigh.

speech the the
shaking the delegates, said:
office There others. There
hold Offices We don't hold
Democrats talk about the color line and the holding
issue
ii of
in
He addressing the Republican
he to
his speech of
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LEADS Al NORTH CAROLINA DAZES I'M NEWS AMID CIRCULATION
BANKERS CONVENTION CLOSES
President Brown, of the Citizens M
tional Bank, of Raleigh, Honored.


tional Bank, of Raleigh Honored.
Denver Col, August 25.-The closing
session of the twcnty-fourth annual
convention of the American Bankers
Association, opened with a full attend
ancc, the election of officers being OH
the programme. After the reading If
papers and general discussion, the nomi-
mating committee made its report which
was adopted. The officers elected are
as follows:
President George II. Russell, Detroit,
Mich.
First Vice Walker Hill
st. Louis. Mo.
Members of the Executive Council fol-
three ycars-Charles Il. Hannah, Coun-
ell Bluffs, Iowa; Homer w. Mccoy
Peoria, Ills s. Il. Shoemaker, Hunting
ton, Pa; Il. McCurdy, Youngstown
Ohio; \. p. Wooridge, Austin, Texas
Breckinridge Jones, st. Louis. Mo-; j.
c. Mitchell, Denver Colo; J. G. Brown
Raleigh. \. c.; II. l.. Burgc, Boston,
Mass; Bradford Rhodes, New York
Among the State Vice Presidents, are
the following:
Florida-John T. Dismutes.
Gcorga--L. Z. Hillyar
North Carolina-John NJ. Miller, Jr.
South Carolina-J. A. Brock.
Virgina--Alexander Hamilton.
The officers elected were then duly
Installed. The retiring president, Mr..
Joseph c. Hendrix, was presented with
Il silver punch bowl by the members of
the association.
The convention adjourned sine die.
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MORE TROOPS REACH MANILA

Washington, d. c., August 25. Uh,
War Department has received the fol
lowing:
Manila August 25th, 1898.
$50 p. m.-Adjutant General, Wash
ington. ID. c.:
'Ro Janeiro and Pennsylvania ar
rived on the 24th all well; no casual
ties. excepting Private Wenks, Flst
South Dakota who died between Sar
Francisco and Honolulu.
(Signed) 'MERRITT."
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TORPEDO BOATS AT WHINING
TON.
Stormy Weather OFF the Capes Forces
Then to Put In.

Wilmington, n. c.. August 23.-The
torpedo boat Gwin. Lieutenant Williams
hey West to Hampton Roads. arrived
mt Southport this afternoon at o'clock.
She left Charleston this morning and
made Southport harbor on account of
stormy weather. Torpedo boat Rodgers
was in company with the Gwin this
afternoon, but did not make harbor with
her and had not arrived at nine O'Clock
tonight.
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YISITS THE RROOKLYN.

New York. Aug. 25.-AdmiraI Schley
arrived in this city this morning and
went at once to his flagship, the Brook
lyn.
He came Il shore about o'clock and
started for Washington.
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sCHLEy HAS RECOVERED.

Visits the Flagship at New York on
His Way to Washington.
Westport. Conn, Aug. 25.-Rear Ad-
miral W. 5. Schley started for New
York this morning on the train leaving
this station at $50. He was accom-
panied by his son-in-law, II. $. Wortley
The Admiral apparently had completely
recovered from his indisposition.
Tomorrow he viii be joined by Mrs
Schey and with her will proceed to
Washington
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-27
Notice Of Registration

cniee If Rcels,rsr OF Harris county Al the
court hensc. ss
Ii Tho offioa ofs.hc reeistrar for the rcgistra.
tiNn oi the legally uuaiitird voters of tins
'rity OF Houston to- the general election 10
teshcld on the ithaot hntii. tSaS, Will be cpen.
sreetding 60 law, on TUESDAY. tho LIST day
'os Maith,- 1Slss at o'elotk A. nj. and u
WIN eon!inue. TO ho open for the registration
Of the lcgaliy qnalitied voters for twenty
consecutive days. Sundays excluded. from
O'clock n. M TIL sso'elocl. r. IN. of each day.
aud 10 longer.
10 he entitioa 10 resiNtrr. every male per-
soh ihtiEi be n YnnfB OF age by the day Of tho
SbrttnN 70 bo held, must be a citizen OF thu
United States. aud must Iaye resided In the
state one year next preceding tho election,
and the last ak Months In tho city OF Hnus-
ton, lilo must furnish the registrar With hiH
name, color. nationality. the number OF the
ward, tho Mama. OF the Htreet on which ho
lives, aud tho number OF tho house in which
he resides
Noteis must regisicr III person. aud not ny
letter OF proxy Idiots. hnatios. raurers
supported by thu county, alt *.prrsnps cons
yirtpa Of felony not restored 10 this right OF
suHiaHp@ by tile governor. ana all soldiers,
mNrthors aud NNattOn In the nrn,y or navy
at ts0 United States are mt allowed TO reg
iater, No previous fprfe'rltou certificate
will te accepted at the election for which this
registration is hold Under tho law, all per-
nous Rpplyinn 10 vote III tho city OF Houston
must he registered ftrst and have the roRls-
trar's certificate iyRtcd before thry tsn veto.
ctths. GlsuMBACH,
Registrar OF CITY OF Houston.
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wtthssand,ng the long and continued fea-
sons OF depression, has continually grown
in numbers md usefulness, extending its
field Of operation afverl wears agr TO inr
clude the entire State and changing it's
naine 10 tho Cattle ltaisers' Association q
Texas. Its membership now numbers 100
and tho number of cattle renresrnsc't runs
UP Into the millions. FLA
The benefits OF the association arc not
confined alone 10 Texas, sat Ire offered
alike TO the cattiemen 81 New Mtxiro.
Arizona. Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Kan
saa and Colorado. MANY 81 whom haNe MI
ready ayaileh Themselves 81 the ADVANTAGES
and protection offered bvs this organization
The forthcoming meeting at Fort Worth
promises to be the largest. most cnthus-
iastic and useful ever held nv the assoola-
ton In view OF this fact the bls-henrted
people Of the city Of Fort Worth are uireSpiv
making extensive preparations not only for
the entertainment Of the members o. this
association but also for all who may Witt
the city during the sitting ~ tho ronven.
ton Several thousand dollars have al
ready been subscribed hv the citisans Of
Fort Worth tor the entertainment Of the
visitors aud among the different sorms Of
entertainment provided sor mav ha mem
toned grand reception th 1T wsll he given
by The ladies' of Fort Worth 20 the Visiting
ladies, al the Worth hotel. on the afternoon
OF Wednesday, the nh. srlendid enter
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talnmcnts. collected especially Tor this &C.
CASTOR. have been provided for by Tho mans
ascment AZ the Fort Worth OperA kcuse
for each evening during the convention.
Two 81 the largest bands In tho country
have already been secured: elegant tuligcs
have becu ordered. not only for The mem.
bers Of the association. but for all visitors
nN well.
There win also be- various forms IL en-
tertainmcnt one 10 he furnished hv tho
ycuus lady students III the Oak slif Fe-
male collesc. which viii BE given 1t the
city hail Of Fort Worth on TIM cNcGing
OF tho 9Th.
There will also be free carriage drives
over the city. entertainments at several
OF tho private houses; IN tact. nothing
Will be left undcne that would add To The
pleasure OF these who may b. 80 .crtuu-
ate as to become the guests ~ ths city OF
Fort Worth on the occasion OF the cattle
mems convention,
The second annual fat stock show viii
he held on tho Sth. 9th aud 10Th os March.
consequently those attending TIN meeting
OF the Cattle Raisers association will be
treated TO a frec exhibition OF Inv ltsRest
collection OF Hooded and fst stock ever
seen III the South,
While the exhibits az nne catt,a on this
occasion viii embrace MI kiais OF Hooded
stock, covering all the savorite hrSets. vet
this exhibition will not be contlnsd 10 cattle
alone, hut VIII include all kinds and ciassos
al live stock, No siockrnn can AFFORD 20
miss scr,ng the thousands OF line stock that
VIII be on exhibition 1T tho Fort Worth
stock Yards on this occasion.
The TRANSPORTATION committed, who have
Tn charge the mater Of scouting reduced
i~tss from all tho railroads. have s,ssur-
snees from the leading railroad companies
that they viii FOR this occasion pnt On a
half fare ratio with n maximum OF IS FOR
Texas POINTS and hnf~farc rate sor points
outside. OF tho State
Ample Recommendations are being pro-
vided for all Who may attend, aud Tho pco.
rleor Fort Worth extend cnriial invita-
ton not only 10 tho stockmen md their
wives, hut 10 th, people generally 10 icin
with shem in niahiur this thn largost and
grandeSt entertainment 81 the kind evcr
given IN TcSas
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AMATEUR TuEarnlrsnS.
The InGrnuac Club Pleased I.Rrnc
Audiences.

Audiences.
I.atirangc. Texas February ds. Last
night "sordcr Lamb was presented NJ
Alexmder's opera house by tho latirsnse
Dramatic club \ great deal of interest
hNe hoon manifested III tho presentation
Of thia play, consequently il large audi
euec, which showed It's appreciation OF the
meliiortous talent dispiayed by frequent
aud cnthusiuatiS applause. erected the pcre
formers.
The performance reminded quo OF the
pioneer days OH thu frontier
John H. o'fiur as tnck Rnlston, a guide
and scout, characterized his part IA trua
pioneer style. John A Kerr as ioc Dutun-
sey, the renegade, allowed In glowing eotors
thu characteristics OF a villain and an alt-
vfNblo taloitt us an actor. while Gaonoy
Lctxerich, ma Kidaer. Dcmpscys pal 'tCs
Quilted himself croditabiy. nenno harigai
as Hon. Patrick Mcl'sddlo, q New YafE
politician, is truly u comedian Of "no mem
ability" and on this occasion ho took cd
vantage OF the opportunity OF exhihiting his
humorous and witty disposition. s Q.
Lowrey as Mr.. Lester a banker, did nm
Pile justice to the character he repreNented
whtlc Cyrus, his snrgan5 was delineatea by
Max Hans. who would prove a bonanss
TO any minstrel company. win N DICT
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fellows have either been previously hired
by you are or waiting around ready TO he
hired; and now for So u day You find that
they viii get You mp the mountain, down
on the other side and 10 Lake Llndeman
without TOO much difficulty
The strangest devices have been tried
by the Indians to get their charges over
the pass, for it. is probably Chilkoot Pass
YOU have tackled though there are three
mountain routes, but the Chilkoot Is the
most popular, from the fact that more
people have Travelled over it, on one oc-
nagion. when they had wurn-out women 10
transport. the Indian guides climbed to the
summit and there attached ropes 10 the
provisions and sleds, These they lowered
AS the provisions went down on one SIDE
they pulled up on the other side precious
cargo Of women who were unaDle 10 citiup
to the summit.
There is another overland route from
Mount Wrange. and the British gov
ernment Is spending $4,000 ON anotheF
which lies between Juneau and Mount
Wiangel. The principal point is TO start
at the right time with the right provisions
and the right guides
WHAT IT COSTS.
That IS the important question with
those wanting to go to the Klondil'e. II
you have somebody 10 get you ready
this may be answered with mot muen'
For s175 you can get ticket on eeod
steamship line 10 take you fFon san
Francisco to Dawson City by the 81
water route and though the journey may
be sow, it will be agreeable. you VIII DC
transferred several times, but, Of eonrSe,
you do not suppose You are going 10 iDuf-
ney TO Europe on the Etrufia when you 90
to Alaska.
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not allowed to take their protection away
from the one who has found them.
Don't be too jealous of your treasure.
Pack 1t as the others de- ard trust To
luck Remember that YOU can't send n
check home to your bankers, but that you
must cart IL overland by hand TO Canada
or the uniled states Follow beaten tracks
and be friendly and white" and others
wis ne The same 10 you.
Don't NEEDLE With other peoples prop
erty for in the Klondike they aboot just
rs they did in Frisco In 40. and you must
remember the thine" of the law.
Save your money, Sew IL In your shirt
and guard every cent, for should YOU
want 10 stay all winter you may need It,
Though you. have ever SO much gold, you
can net live in the Blopdlke, for gold
along the Yukon buys nothing. You must
have money In order TO talk!
Elton Rogers
For three months dweller In Forty Mile