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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
RIOT IN AN IDAHO MINING TOWN
ONE MAN KILLED AND MUCH VALUABLE
PROPERTY DESTROYED AT WARDNER


PROPERTY DESTROYED AT wARDNER
Wardner. Idaho, April 29-Wardner to-day was
the OF the riots since the deadly labor
Of 1892. One is dead. another thought
to be mortally wounded. and property valued at
$4,000 has been destroyed by giant powder and
fire. The damage done by union miners and
sympathzers from Canyon Creek. about twenty
miles from Wardner.
This morning a mob of several hundred men,
and all OF them armed and many masked, seized
train at Burke. the head OF Canyon Creek. There
were nine boxcars and a passenger coach. and
they were filed with the mob. The visitors
brought with them three thousand pounds OF giant
powder
After a parley Of two hours the masked men,
armed with Winchesters, the Burke men in the
lead and those from Wardner following, started
with yells for the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mil
and other buildings. third Of a mile from the
station. They sent pickets ahead. and one OF
the pickets fired a shot a n signal that the mill
abandoned. This misunderstood by the
main body Of the mob who imagined that non
union miners In the mills had opened fire on them,
and they began 10 fire upon their own pickets
About thousand shots were exchanged between
the rioters and their pickets and Jack" Smith,
one OF the pickets. formerly of British Columbia
and noted figure in drill contests shot
dead.
BY this time the strikers had taken possession Of
the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mil. which they
found deserted. the manager having directed his
employees not to risk their lives by battling with the
mob. Powder called for, and sixty 50pound
boxes carried from the station 10 the mill
The heaviest charge was placed under the brick
Office building other charges were placed around
the mill Then the boarding house. frame struct-
ure was burned Fuses leading 20 the charges
were lighted and the strikers. carrying the dead
body OF the picket retired 10 a safe distance
AT 2:36 p. m. the first blast went on. IL shook
the ground for miles. and buildings trembled In
Wardner two miles away At intervals or about
sixty seconds four other charges went OF. the
nth being the largest ana completely dein9,ssniing
the mill. The loss 10 the Bunker Hil and sullivan
Company s estimated from $4,000 TO 800, 600
The strikers took the train back TO canyon
Creek In the firing Jim" Chayne, Bunker lilil
and Sullivan Mil man. was severely shot througn
the hips 1t is reported that he was carried on by
the strikers and that his wound Is probably fatal
j J. Rogers a stenographer in the employ OF the
company was shot through the lip. but his wound
is trivial. ..,. -
union miners at the Bunker Hill and Sullivan MIL
had warning OF the coming OF the mob. and left
the mine and took 10 the hills. They have not been
seen since Union men working in the Last Chance
Mine left the mine this afternoon. presumably 10
take part In the riot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
MAKING PAYMENT TO SPAIN
WARRANTS FOR THE sso'onoOo DUE UNDEh
THE PEACE TREATY DRAWN.

Washington. April 29-At the request OF the
eAoretarv Of state the Treasury Department TO-
dav drew four diplomatic-settlement warrants
for 5000 600 each in discharge OF the treaty op-
LEGATIONS Of the United States to SPAN. inc
warrants directed the Treasurer OF the uhi'eu
States TO pay these several sums to HIS Excel
,encv Jules Cambon. Ambassador EXTRAORDINARY
and Plenipotentiary Of France represen'a'I.e
OF the Government OF spain Inc wal, ".'1'
were signed by F. A. Vandernp' AsS'S'a", 60
49,. 20 .ho treasury; F. ]. Tracewell. Con-
troi,or. q NJ Force Chief Clerk. and Ellis H.
pohor,s Treasurer, who directed the Assistant
-rroos,,ror at New-York to pay them III was
Mr.. vanderlp.s intention to deliver personally
The warrants to the Secretary Of state state TINS TINS
s5ie-noon and form Of receipt had been pre-
pared for NJ Cambons signature but ME- Mr., nay iSs
left his office earlier IMAM usua, ador was post-
transfer to the Frencn Ahipa'9
poned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
SALISBURY TALKS OF ALLIANCES.
BRITISH PREMIER SPEAKS AT THE ANNUAL
pANOI-E-r OF THE ROYAL, ACADEMY


BRITISH PREMIER SPEAKS AT THE ANNUAL
BANQUET OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY.
London. April 29-The annual banquet Of the
ROYAL Academy was held at Burlington House
this evening A most brilliant assemblage was
present the guests including the Prince OF
Wales the Duke Of York, Mr. Choate. the
United States Ambassador. and Mrs. Choate'
and Ambassadors from other countries Sir
Edward John Poynter, president Of the Royal
Academy since 1896 presided.
Replying to the toast of Her Majesty ana
Her Ministers" Lord Salisbury said he did not
wish TO exaggerate the extent Of the gratifying
agreement signed with Russia; but. in view OF
the relations which in the course OF the last half
century had from time TO time prevailed between
the two countries II was a matter for congratu-
lation that they had come TO an agreement with
respect TO China, which, to a certain extent.
would prevent the likelihood Of a collision De-
tween the interests and objects Of the two coun-
tries for the future. Continuing, the Premier
said:
I'VE have talked OF alliances. In a certain
sense the phrase is just one. but an alliance IN
the sense that with any nation we VIII go out 10
war together, and bear the cost and danger TO-
gether and for each other. can only very rarely
take place The alliances OF which we speak are
alliances Of good-feeling between peoples ana
governments, and not engagements likely TO
bring either side into war"
Referring 10 the international conference TO
be held shortly at The Hague, Lord Salisbury
said:
whether the Peace Conference VIII erect any
Improvement in the relations OF the nations we
do not know. but the fact that such confer
ence has been summoned is a good omen for
future peace and AN augury on which all VINO
value the interests OF peace. civilization ana
Christianity may fifty dwell"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
A TALE OF THE LONDON JUNTA.
ALLEGED SECRET NEGOTIATIONS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

ALLEGED SECRET NEGOTIATIONS IN THE
PHILIPPINES.
London, April 29-Members Of the Filipino
Junta here said to-day that the peace negotia-
tons between the United States authorities at
Manila and General Luna were unofficial in
character General Luna. the Junta asserts,
does not represent Aguinaldos government 1t
is further asserted by the Junta that secret
negotiations between Dean c. Worcester Of the
United States Philippine Commission, and
representative of Aguinaldo have been in prog
ress since before the attack on Malolos
The following conditions, 1t is alleged. were
proposed after the capture OF Malolos The
Americans TO issue proclamation granting the
Filipinos self-government and political civil and
religious rights similar 10 those enjoyed by the
people of Canada; the Fflipinos to control
international mercantile relations; Americans
and Fflipinos to enjoy equal rights in the
islands: Manila to remain in the posses
sion Of the United States until Congress de-
cides otherwise; the American flag to fly over
the CAPITALS of the islands and in the most
prominent positions along with the Filipino flag,
except at Manila where only the American flag
shall fiy: all vessels to fly the American flag
with that Of the Filipinos; the Roman Catholic
clergy to be under the same administration as
in the United States; Spanish clerical direction
and Intervention TO be abolished; the statu quo
Of rural property belonging TO the religious or
ders to be maintained. and not that Of the ante
tellun period hospitals and schools formerly
administered by the orders TO be handed over
10 the government. the orders to retain only
their present town property; the secular clergy
10 retain their property.
The Junta asserts that Agunaldo, In view OF
these proposals. withdrew from Maloios but
that General Otiss proclamation after the oc-
<fro ,nfM MoiO eat laA N
ment on the proposed lines. This. II is further
asserted. caused the hostilIties following the
rapture OF Malolos.
-
NOTHING HEARD OF YORKTOWNS MEN.
Washington, April 29.-Assistant Secretary
Aller who is Acting Secretary Of the Navy
said this afternoon that no information had bean
received from Admiral Dewey in confirmation
Or deaiai Of the report published this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
ANGLO.RUSSTAN AGREEMENT.

SIGNED AT ST. PETERsBURG-sPHER OF
INFLUENCE IN CHINA.
London, April 29.-"The Morning Posts st.
Petersburg correspondent reports that the An
olo- Russian agreement aiming to put end TO
the contentious for railway and other conces-
sions in China was signed yesterday. The
agreement IT is said, recognizes Russia's sphere
as the North. and Great Britain's as the Yang
tse Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
orrFN BpGENT NOT IN DANGER.

Madrid. April 2s.-The man who was arrested IN
the Comedia Theatre yesterday evening with re-
yolver and dagger on his person. and VINO was sus-
nacted OF having designs on the life OF the queen
non, IA an army veterinary named Chameon.
lie saws he was intoxicated, and had no
intention OF attacking any one The hu'hori"e'
n,tach no Importance to the anair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
KING LEOPOLD COMING OYER.

BELGIAN MONARCH PREPARING TO VISIT THE
UNITED STATES.
London. April 3O.-According to the Brussels
correspondent Of The Daily Mail" the Belgian
royal yacht is preparing for three months
cruise In the course OF which King Leopold VIII
visit the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

GENERAL YOUNG ORDERED TO MANILA.
Washington, April 29.-An order was issueu oy
the War Department to-day directing Generai
g. b. NJ. Young. Z. g. ". colonel 30 Cavairy' on
completion OF his present duties In connection WIN "a
the muster-out Of volunteer troops. 10 procSesu "
signfnent to duty with the troons IN the Fhhp-
pines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
WEDDING IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.

London. April 9.-Thomas Walter Brand eldest
-. ., viscount Hampden. and Lady Katherine
scot, daughter OF the Duke OF Buccleueh were
married this afternoon In Wsstmnstsr Anoey hs prince
~ Wales and a large company Of fashionable people
were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
nr,cr,oSARy MOVE IN CHINA.

Peking April Cit is stated on good authori'y
that most of the European drill instructors IN the
C,h,rosa army have been dismissed. This Is taken
az confirming the reported tendency OF the Dowager
Emnress and the reactionares 10 discard as far as
possible, foreign aid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
NINE DISASTER IN POLAND.

srxTY-Two MEN KILLED AND MANY SERIOUSLY
INJURED
Berlin April 29.-Owing to an inrush OF water
at the Ktschnar gold mine. near Troigk, Poland
to-day a shaft in which ninety-fve men were
at work collapsed Sixty-two of the miners were
killed. and nearly all OF the remainder were
seriously injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
PRESIDENT SCHURMAN'S fbf'iL
IN A TRENCH. WITH MAUsER BULLETS siN"iN"
OVER HIS HEAD.

Seattle Wash April 2s.-Mail advices from MA
na received to-day are full Of interesting
Of the hghting before Malabon Presiueht 'omu, %
man OF Cornell University MEMBER OF inc ~ '''.
ippine Commission. had narrow escape "
death while with Wheatons brigade. lie was
sitting on a trench, when large rebei iorce
opened fire. A stray shot warned him 10 seen
cover. which he did by hurriedy falling INTO ',e
trench. He lay there more than an hour "'',e
the Filpinos sent Mauser bullets singing over ms
head An occasional bullet would Craze Inc !oP ~ ~
the trench and shower him with dirt Inc reDeis
were finally disodged and President Schurman
returned 10 Manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

uANHATTAN-sRD AVENUE TRANSFERS
ror in efYect See map on all Elevated stations,
showing points OF transfers crosstown; FTsnkh- t,h
18th llsth, isist and nth Streets battery 10
pyon. District and Parks. Yonkers. Nj vernon
and New Rochelle-s oents.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
TO PROVOKE A CRISIS.
THE NEWFOUNDLAND GOVERNMENT AND THE
FRENCH SHORE.

q, Johns. N. r.. April 2.-The Newfoundland
covarnment Il Is announced. does not intend 10
agree 10 enforce the French Shore modus yiVendi
49,, longer than the close OF this year. by this step
,orc,nr the British Government TO- bring about
settiernent OF the difficulty during the present sea
son. ,, u,.,.,,,x. ,,.a,s on Nav n
an Important pronouncement Is expected on this
question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
that the Filipinos at Baler are holding Lieu
tenant Gilmore and other missing men OF the
cruiser Yorktown prisoners.
GEN. OTISS REPLY APPROVED.

AMNESTY THE ONLY CONCESSION LIKELY
TO BE MADE TO THE FILIPINos.
Washington. April 29.-The following dis
patches from General Otis were received at the
War Department to-day:
Manila, April 20.
Adjutant- General. Washington:
Conference with insurgent representatives
terminated this morning. Their request cessa-
ton of hostilities three weeks to enable them to
call their Congress TO decide whether to
peace. Proposition declined and full amnesty
promised on surrender Believe insurgents tired
OF war, but seek TO secure terms Of peace through
what they denominate their representative Con-
gress OTIS.
Manila. April 20.
The congratulations OF His Excellency the
President. for which all are grateful. will be
conveyed as directed. OTIS.
War Department officials are much gratifed
with the tone Of General Otis's reply to the Fill
pino delegation. II is considered as comporting
with the dignity Of the United States. 1t would
not be possible for the United States to recog-
nize the existence OF the Filipino Congress or
Filipino Government. 1t is believed that
when General Otis's reply is communicated to
the Filipino commanders they will ask another
conference with the expectation of arranging
favorable terms of peace 1t is said at the War
Department that no further concessions than
that of general amnesty are likely to be made.
Peace and freedom, II is believed, will appeal
more strongly to the Filipino Army than any
argument Agunaldo and his officers may make.
1t Is the belief Of the officials OF the Department
that If the Filipino generals unduly protract the
negotiations wholesale desertons Of their men
will follow.
General Lawton is expected to continue his
movement westward to join forces with Mac
Arthur, according to the original programme as
soon as his soldiers have recovered from the
strain Of their forced march through the jungle.
and this junction probably will be effected by
Tuesday at the latest. If by that day the insur-
gents have not laid down their arms the Amer
lean forces in their front will be strong enough
TO resume the campaign with great vigor and to
press forward along the line of the railroad
northward, even far San Fernando, the
latest capital of the insurgents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
After him With a Shot Gun.

There was little sensation in town
Monday NOR ming.
Mr.. Lewis Barfeld was hunting Mr..
Willie Medford with double barrel
shot gun breathing out threatenings
against the latter In manner tn at
gave disturbance to the public peace.
1t was case of love laughing at
ocksmlths, you know. On Sunday
night Mr.. Barfeld's daughter was
married to Mr.. Medford against her
fathers wishes, and MONDAY morning
Bar6eld went on hunt for Medford.
He went to both the knitting m ills
with his gun we'll loaded with pur-
poses Of attack, as vas thought. Bar
field did not find his man, but upon a
warrant being sworn out against him
he was brought before Mayor Perry;
ami upon request OF Medford Mayor
Perry let Bar6eld go under his own
bond to keep the peace.
The excitement soon subsidized and
no one was hurt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
Another Chance.

The subscription list OF The Con-
MoNwEALTH Is revised at the end OF
each year, and it becomes necessary at
such time to drop certain names be-
cause they do not pay up their dues.
According to custom We haye called the
attention of our delinquents to this
matter. Some have-sesponded and
others have not. Some will have an
opportunity of seeing us at Superior
court in Halifax next week. We hope
many will do so and settle up their ac-
counts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
A Rare, Valuable Book.

Mr.. John F. Shackleford has one of
the seven hymn books which John
Wesley made when he organized his
first class in England. As the founder
Of Methodism was not allowed to do
any printing, this book as we'll as the
six mates had to be written with a pen.
The work is excellently done, the
music as well as the words being
written.
According to the writing on the in
side cover, this book became the prop
erty of John Potts, this being the en-
try: "John Potts book, July Sd, 1850,
DunstOn."
Mr.. Shackelford found the book aft
er fire.
1t there is another one of these books
extant, it is not known among the book
men.-Tarboro Southerner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
About Vaccination.

1t is reported that some people In
the town have said they will not be
vaccinated, and that still others say
that there has been no smallpox in
Scotland Neck.
The COMMONWEALTH believes it
voices the sentiment of a majority of
the best people here when it says it is
foolish to set up opposing opinions to
the skilled physicians, and they all say
that the cases found here were small
pox; and that the law ought to have
no respect for persons, but force all
alike to be yaccinated.
The only way to do anything we'll
where there is a community OF inter-
ests is for all who are interested or al
fected by it heartily to cooperate.
This holds good in the matter of vac
cination against smallpox as well as In
other respects.
Our own local physicians, and other
skilled physicians, pronounced the dis
ease smallpox when it first made Its
appearance, and they with the medical
authority of the world say that vaccir-
alton is a preventive. Surely, one
stultifies himself to set up his opinion
against the medical authority, and to
undertake to defy the law in such mat
terS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
NEW NOVEMBER FACES.

Capt. w. H. Kitchin went to Vel
don Monday.
Mr.. P. c. Cohoon, of Everetts. wa.
here last week.
Mr.. T. w. Fenner of Halifax spent
Sunday here.
Mr.. M. A. Smith came down from
Weldon Monday.
Sheriff J. A. House, of CASTOR, wae
here short while Monday.
Mr.. J. w. Carlisle and family moved
to Weldon this week.
Mr.. w. o. Bullock of Rocky Mount
was here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Emma Vaughan a few DAYS
ago returned from a visit to WLitakere.
Mrs. A. o. Snipes returned a lew
Gays ago from a visit to Baltimore and
Virginia.
MIR. J. d. Lanier, of Williamson. ia
here with Mr.. G. w. Bryan as assistant
In the railroad Office.
Mr.. Stephenson, OF Seaboard, was
mere Saturday and Sunday on visit to
MIR. S. D. Hancock.
Miss Matte Satterthwaite, OF Waeh-
lngton, N. c., is here ON visit to her
cousin, Miss Helen Perry.
MI. E. K. Hassel came up Saturday
from Klnston, where he is machinest
Tor large lumber plant. He returned
Monday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
LOCAL NEWS.

we have received copy of Turner'S
N. G. Almanac for 1900. It is as good
as ever.
o Rev. w. T. Walker (Prasb.
vterian) of Oxford, N. G. will preach in
the M. +. Church, South, of this town,
Thursday, P. NJ.
Public invited to attend.
ORDERS AHEAD.-Andrews & Coup h.
enour are doing a very prosperous
business with their knitting mill. Thew
are running full force all the time and
haye orders ahead until February.
PURCHASED MACHINES ma.
chimes for the new shirt factory have
been purchased. The contract for
furnishing the machines was given to
the Wheeler and Wilson ~Manufactur-
Ing Go. OF Atlanta, Ga. AS soon as the
machines are shipped they will be
placed and operations will commence.
MEETING AT NAHALA.-Rev. DIR. F
d. Johnson. of Elizabeth City, is this
week holding a meeting at Nahala
Presbyterian church a few miles in the
country. He held a meeting at Roa-
noke church in Martin county last
week. He was assisted by Rev. Paul c.
Morton of Wilmington, who is also a
Nabala with Rev W.T.. Walker of
Oxford.
THE ROADS IMPRovED.-Persons who
have come in from different directions
say that the roads leading to town
have been greatly improved by the
work of the Jail birds. They have put
IN good condition the road leading to
the creek towards Koseneath, the road
at Clark s branch near the cemetery and
they are now working on the road
at the canal towards Dawsons.
Two PAPERS FOR ONE PRICE.-See
Jul ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at CQ0 Qe0O OF ed.
itorial page about THE COMMONWEALTH
and the Farm Journal both for $1.OO.
And remember you get the Farm
Journal four years as q premium for
one years advanced subscription to The
All who pay a |
year In dvance, either old subscribers
or new, are entitled to The Farm Journ-
al four years free.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS ON.-The electric
lights were turned on in the Scotland |
Neck knitting mills last Friday night. |
The effect was quite pretty and the en-.
ire mill is now lighted by electricity.
)ne large arc light in the centre and |
.bout $50 small lights make all the
light necessary The old lamp lights
nave all been discarded and the new
lights give things quite a modern ap-
The dyeing outfit has been
n operation some days and new mach
mes are being put in to replace the old
IL ones.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
ROUNDLAP BALES TESTED.
A Georgia Farmer got $l.25
per Bale More for Roundup
Than for Square Cotton.

Mr.. James TT. Camp, one of the most
successful farmers of Floyd county,
Georgia, asked recently by reporter
of the Rome Georgian what he thought
of the American Cotton Company's
Roundlap bale, said: '3The other day
I nut it to the seyerest possible test. I
took cotton to Arnofdb (square BAILEY
gin in North Rome and the same DAY
I carried some OF the same lot OF cotton
to Hancock's Roundup gin In Rom Q
and after every item OF
expense was charged against each, l
cleared one dollar and twenty-five cents
bale more on the Roundup cotton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
Mr. E. S. Quarles Dead.

The Littleton Reporter says:
"Mr. e. S. Quarles, OF Essex, died at
his home last Sunday night of typhoid
fever. He was a progressive young
man, a travelling salesman known and
beloved by large circle of friends for
his Integrity of character and general
good nature. We sympathlze with
the parents and family in the loss of
one so worthy their love and esteem. /"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
The Daily Messenger.

Mr.. Jas. L. Harris has moved his
paper from Spring Hope to Rocky
Mount. and is publishing an afternoon
daily. He has a good field for news
naper work and has had good expert
anca in the business. These two con-
d,tions brought together ought to work
out good results. We wish the enter
nrise success and continued prosperity
TO our neighboring town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
Gamblers to be Kept Out.

The Roanoke News in its account OF
the Weldon Fair last week, said that
the presence of so many gamblers and
tricksters at the Fair had been criticised
It further stated that the management
of the Fair will see to it next year that
the gamblers, fakirs, ct c, will not be
allowed to run their business In the
Fair grounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
Hanged for Murder.

The Greenyille Reflector of Friday
sid:
"Elljah Joyner, the colored man
who on the morning of the Goth Gay
of April, 1899, between midnight and
day break, murdered Mr.. r. G.. Tur-
mage, and burned tho store of Mr.. T.
L. Turnage, at Dongola. to-day paid
the penalty of his double crime upon
the gallows."