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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03
THE .ANjSON FARMS.
Col. r. II. Bennett Makes a Statement
as TO Ownership OF the Farms.

Col. r. II. Bennett Makes a Statement
as TO Ownership of the Farms.
To the Editor: In to-day's issue of the
entelprising and instructive newspaper
you conduct with SO much success, 1t IS
stated that the Anson farm, which the
Executive Committee have decided 10
buy, lis owned principally by Judge j..
II. Bennett and others of his family.
This is a mistake. Here are the facts;
Il leased to- the Directors of the State
prison originally 946 acres of land.
During the first year of this lease the
directors wished tract of 211a acres.
which lay in their way. This tract
they could lease at one dollar an acre.
or buy for six dollars an acl'e-at thelf
suggestion | bought it at S16o cash,
and leased it to the directors at W cents
an acre, with the option to buy IL at 10
AN acre. / have mortgage ON oO othef
acres of the land iii the lease. inns -
the head and front of my holdings Oh
these lands, and no member OF my famaiy
owns an acre of it, or has amy interest
in ii, except as humane and God fearing
people they aspire to see the state sue.
ceed ON these lands. and the poor unfor-
Inmates suffering penal seryitors thereon
treated with mercy so precious to every
Just man. The other farms i'll the lease
are owned by DR.. w. j. McLendon, OF
Wadesboro. president of the Wadesboro
Cotton Mills, Captain VIM. A. Lilies, at
one time a member of our General AS
sembly. Captain john A. Boggan, \
faithful Confederate soldier Thos. X.
Tomlinson, valuable citizen, Nelson L.
Lilies, justice of the peace an this coun-
ty, and Mrs. Lewis "A. Boggan, sister
of Hon. w NJ. Hammond, of Thomas
vile, Ga. Among the lowest priced
lands in the lease are the lands ! put III
the lease and own. If there is any hope
of better times for the 'plundered plow-
men, of North Carolina, these lands are
now worth double the option price OF
Them have great respect for the
Executive committee of the State prison.
Truly,
II. r. BENNETT.
Wadesboro, y. c., October 1st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

let us rejoice in the return of conf
dence and work and pray that prosperity
may come to all sections of our country
and to all homes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

Not even the President cam ignore the
demands of the press when it stands for
Justice. But for the insistence of the
press, Captain Carriers crime would
have been condoned and me would have
been whitewashed. No wonder Jefferson
said that if he had to choose between Il
free press and government he would
take a free press because it would COM
pei a good government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

trade balances, and with the exception of
S20.000.000 sent TO Europe ITO pay the
Spanish indemnity, almost every dollar
of the gold brought here from mines
and in the payment of debts has re-
NAMED
That is confirmation of the Demo-
cratic contention that there was pressing
need for more primary money.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

If Dewey ready toasted Mckinney by
name at Trieste and expressed the hGpe
that he would be reelected President,
as Captain Stickney writes, Mark Hanna
will sue him for breach of contract if he
has amy aspirations Of his own.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

If Admiral Dewey, as gossip says, IS
to marry John r. McI4ean's rich sister
can't John r. get him to go ont to Ohio
and help elect the Democratic nominee To
the Govermorship? 1t woud be all in
the family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

Mark Hanna says that the constant
association of Dewey's NAME with the
presidency is indecent" 1t is evident
that Mark has no mortgage on the hero
of Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03

Or retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs will be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind of work. This mas
been the experience of others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. % cts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-03


administered
its
ton to INSTIT N. c.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10
tIne Window Display.

One of the most attractive windows In Skagwav to the fastidious is that of Kelly & Co, the druggists. A sample of the elegant line of h.liddv goods the company has on hand is there displayed. The at fractions in the window Tor the last week have been an array of beautiful dressing mirrors of various sizes in gold fnishir gs, and n exquisite collection ul el borielv bottled and boxed perfumes of high gr 'tr and standard makes. A gimrSe al these beautiful goojs gives an Idea of th' spleI'- did line of thoroughly u. -t"'daie Chrisi- mas stock displayed on tire shelves of this large and spl,ncidlv furnished wholesale and retail drug store. Notable among the speeiaIiies carried by the company are Lowney's famous connections. just the thing to win a sweetheart or keep your wife forever a ,weetheart and as adhesive ly loving as when the honeymoon was waxing.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10

of laws providing for the Incorporation and government of towns and cities hav- ing a certain population, giving them the power to establish and maintain a system of education to be locally supported, and ordinances providing for police. saritary and oSasr such purposes should be speed fly provld-s~ 1 believe a provision of this kind would be satisfactory to the people of territory. It Is probable that the area Is too vast and the population too scattered and transltoryto make lt wise at the pres ent time to provide for an elective leglsla- tive body, but the eondtIonSsealllng for local self government will undoubtedly very soon exist and will be facilitated by the measures which have recommended.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10
.FINt HOLIDAY DISPLAY.
Kaufman Iro.'s Store Elegantly
 Decorated and Furnished.

A bower of elegance wlll greet the gaze Of those who step into Kaufman Bros. store tomorrow morning and open their eyes upon the beautiful holiday speclaltles that are there displayed. Al the right are four arches fancifullv decorated with ribbons and laces, and spanning displays of differ ent lines of ladies' more elegant goods, while at the left IS an arch set of and given body by an array of one of the finest and most elaborate lines of gentlemen's neekwear ever brought 10 Alaska, together with fancy vests and other neat and hand some articles of wear that go to make up thoroughly furnished gentlem ms dress outfit.
 The fancy decorating and designing, the credit for which must be given to Mr. A P. Mecker. of the establishment, is one of the finest pieces of work of that kind ever done in Alaska. Delieately tlnt- ed silk ribbons and rish laees are deftlv arranged In feStoons. folds. windings and parallel libs, and un- der the side of the arches gre various lines of goods. Under the first arch are elegant imported dress patterns on the left, a d beautiful waists of different eol,rs on the other side. intermingej with dainty tm' brodered silk and linen han 'kerehlefS.
 Uuuder another arch are silk pettlco is, fans, belts. evenin gloves ard cut sirrl bu,klrs, while teneaih mother are silk and lisle stockings, col,red vests, hosiery and underwear. The last arch spans above suspended display of beautiful ladie>' and eentlemen's shoes of latest styles, not. ably among them being hand tunej kid slippers with upper heel ana sol9ted ti1 s1'in h
 t-tl -,s.-a---SOiOfeu DECK and tan az sf,ioes. sf,ioje
 and eiderd0wn-rUh rUhrrsstSaat ,,r. . fin. I,,.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10
White Pass Road Making an
 Important Experiment.
TRYING PANEL FENCES
BIg snow.heds VIII Be Completed Christmas ID pots opened at
 Log IabIn, White Pass, Fraser.

The White Pass & Yukon railraad- hss begun 'he experiment of Using snow fences along some O. the more exposed parts of the line. Other important work Is being pushed along the line between Skagwav and Bennett. Three new depots have been opened this week. The cons uetlon of five new stalls at the Sksgwsy rounc- house was begun day before yesterday. The extensive system of snowshets, 90 far as planned for Uni, winter, will be tn- Shed Christmas.
 The new snow fences are tting pul ID just north of White Piss dhi.n. The experiment win them is being made at the instance of Division Superintendent R gers, who has sec the utIiiN of 'h fences Demonstrated ssti,iaci,riN ,i lr Great Northern. with Whi,h ro di, va. connected for years b,i,n :,ut, r.. present position with he Nlli P
 Ylkon several weeks age.
 The snow fence eompr>es sIi 'i panels, each twrlve feet lorg d,d sven fet high. he faces of the D nrl> ie made of longitudinal Do. rd,, C ,h f,u in hes W ide W ilh olltruatirgs a,eso. io,r ehes The spaces give au opportunity for win. 10 p,ss through without ofieiing 4 great resistance tu the prnrls. The pi- els lean at 1T .ngle of perhaps 7S dsgirt', lhe acute angle opening on the side aw"y frcm the ira,k, thus affording a wedge like space, in which the drifting snoWs may lodge against the boards of the slrut' ture. Pictured Tn more simple way, tic panels are simply board fences wRh the boards on lenqthwiss, and le' ming back ward from the tracks. The panels stand on an average So feet from the tracks and are placed along stretches of ground above eets where trouble IS had from the drifting
 i"e psurso.rs...-
 red YpSa aod |" the front by iran. On. s and aIr.sSu au my W Of them have been s ssu, ,0nd, no. a"eaay' ,,. and one hundred aoS [T' et,' sent out -;isd sfe4, ''pS ready to go for lhey are 'Ayere opened this w..k ,h. those points, anoSShite Pace "I'n' m'y model modern rallway~~a"G a"G Fraser. American style. Resides the hgi.sss Of baggage departments, there are waitn,.-. rooms. offices for the agents, and living accommodations for the agents. and should they have them, for their families.
 The new depots at Log Cabin and Fraser were moved into the day before yesterday, and that at White Pass on Wednesday, The one at Log Cabin in quarter of mile north of the old depot at ihtt DO nt.
 Work on the big snowshedS over the m untain has progressed under exception ally favorable eirtumSt nees, the open weather in particular being of great help.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10
and e'ds'downeoa--r,,~.4i--res are q fine line
FOSTER PARDOyfD
Lieutenant of SoRpy Smb-
 Released From Prison.

w. F. Foster, alias "Slim Jim" has been pardoned by President Mckinley. He was one of the first lieutenants of the notorious Soapv Smith, and took prOmin' ent part in the lawleSsneSs that Was SO common here about IS months ago
 After Smith was killed Foster and a number of others were tried and sentenced to imprisonment at Sltka. Foster has served l2 months of his time, and is to be released now for the fact that he is under stood to be dying of consumption. Foster does not know he has been pardOned. The papers bearing the order for pardon arrived in Junelu on the last Cottage City, and were received by Marshal Shoup, there at tending court. Had the marshal been at Sitka, and the papers received there, Foster would have had two weeks less to serve. AS it is he will have to wait until the Cottage City makes her next visit to Sitl<a to receive news of the pardon.
 The news of the pardon was received here yesterday through n. E. Battln, col lector of internal revenue. who returned from Juneau on the Al-Ki.
 Old man Tripet, spoken of in familiar way as Trip. has served his time, and is $, burning in the salubrlous climate ol Seattle Bowers, another of the gang vho balances the triplst. is still m jiil' and will h ave served his time in iol months.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10
Hotel Arrivals.

Pacific John Vaneounsh. N Spaieh, J Carbon, c Jorgenson, c Eastram. J Burgman. Nordude. A Johnson. E Er,kson, O Cling, N Overland, F Stone, L Pogreart, w Gray, Mr Faleonor, J Dvnes, Skinner, Henry Wolf, Henry Tor. ger, D MeClurv, C Wickman. E Holme. P Kelly, Perkins and Nelson. P Ford.
 Fifth Avenue-Miss Doris StilwelI.
 Golden North-M Manree.
 Rr nlek-John Farley.
 Oecldental-H C Beatty, Mr and Mrs E Adler, l w Howell,
 Mondamin--Mr and Mrs Ned williams, Mr and Mrs C Brown, Jack Ryan, I Krames, Geo Armstrong, Lee Nelson, C Perkins, W F Cargenter.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10

Ladies' Bazaar, Skagway, will be with you next Monday, everything new. Santa Claus.
 Wood, express and transferring; prompt delivery. Leave orders at Bay View hotel.
 Cheney Boston Store-Fumishers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-10

Have you seen the fine display of Xmas goods at Ladies' Bazaar, 4o6 Broadway.
 Monarch Shirts st cheney's Boston Store.
 Dr. O. F. Searl, office ani residence on Holly street, near State, opposite the Com mlSarv. TO E u
 Swell novelties in neck wear at Chenev's Boston store.
 George Mowl has purchased the interest of Clpt. F. N Seiberg in the American railors' establishment, and will continue as manager of the business at the same old stand. Trade of the public solicited. Orders given prompt attention. I2 $ I'm
 Just arrived. the latest silks. The most complete line in the city, Ladies Bazaar. ! Genuine buckskin underwear at Clay sons, u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
OUR NEW NATIONAL HYMN.

.
We are marching on to glory With the
Bible In our hand id s: IA n S:is
we arc carrying, the Gospel to the lost In
foreign lands .35s & q 81
We arc march ng on to glory, ne are
gong forth to save. 49, 5.S3f :
WIEN the zeal of ancient pira tie, with the
prayer. OF modern knave: ~ sSsseG
we are robbtng Christian churches In our
missionary zeal, 5sSys II. p a .s5S
And we carry Christ'S own message HI
our Shells and bloody steel; lllss f
BY the light of burning roof-trees they
may read the Word OF Life. -
In tho manEled forms of children they
may STE the. Christian strife:s - 3
we arc healing with the eating, We
are blessing with the sword IN Y
For the Honor of the Nation and the
Glory of tho Lord. q "a
Then march on. Christian soldiersi with
sword and torch in hand,
ana carry free salvation to each be-
Go. preach Gods Love and Justice with
steel and shot and she'll y q
80. preach future Heaven and prove a
present hell, 49, 3 "
Baptize with blood and fire. with every
Teach them to love the Father, and
make them free In death:
ProSsaim the newer Gospel-the cannon
Etveth peace. IN ~
Christ rides upon the warship his army
SO. bless them with the rifle and heal
them with the sword i :
FOR the Honor OF the Nation and tho
Glory of the Lord Is =
William G. Eg;,le,ston. AshevilIei NJ q
In Springfield Republican. m II = & -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
ADMIRAL DEwEY's wsDpine.
A LICENSE oBTA1NED-DATE NOT
FIXED.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

lby Telegraph to Vnrginian-Pilot.) :
Washington. D. c., Nov. ga mar
riage license was to-day issued to
Admiral George Dewey and Mrs. MIL
bred Hazen.
The application for the license was
made by Lieut.. Harry n. Caldwell.
U. S. NJ, one of Admiral Dewey's sec
retaries. in person. The information
furnished the clerk and set forth in the
license, is that Admiral Dewey is 81
years of age. and his bride-elect 40;
both are citizens of the United States,
and that in the case of each party
there was one former marriage. To
these statements Lieut. Caldwell was
required to make oath.
The marriage ceremony will be per-
formed at Mrs. McLean's residence.
Only family party, with few in
innate friends and several high off,
Gals will witness the event. No au-
thoritative Information is obtainable as
to the exact date for the wedding.
Cardinal Gibbons will be away from
Washington for week. and 1t Is be-
lieved that Archbishop Keane. friend
OF the bride. will celebrate the mar
riage rites. The archbiship is out of
the city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
FITZLEE AND CUBA.
HE DISCUSSES CONDITIONS IN
THE ISLAND.
tBy Telegraph to virginlan-Pllo,.,

tBy Telegraph TO Virginian-Pllot.)
New York, Nov. S.-'The future of
Cuba" is q paper by Major General
r'itzhugh Lee which will appear in the
Independent tomorrow, as follows:
When will the United States evnc-
uate Cuba? That is question I am
very frequently asked. and 1 suppose
1t Is natural for people to suppose that
from my peculiar facilities for ,observa-
ton in the island. / might have some
knowledge, OF Mt least some opinion
about It, 'l'l- /.
nevertheless, have no such knowl-
edge and no such opinion. With the
very pest Of will on the part of our
government, a desire to keen Its
piedges and leave the inhabitants Of
Cupa to enjoy their Independence in
.neir own way, there are many difficult
eies IN the way of withdrawal, and
Whether or not we have in the last six
months made progress toward the end
am unable to say.
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING
Yet l can say that during the last
SIN months crime has decreased and
peace and prosperity are spreading or
,evivihg hn n great measure. This,
however seems attributable to the
presence OF the United States troops,
whom the chief property holders and
conservative business men insist must
stay. The Cubnns themselves seem IA
be very much divided In opinion as
70 what ought to be done, Some want
an independent republic immediately.
Others Insist thnt Cuba should be an
neXed to the United States, and great
numbers of others seen to have no
positive opinions concerning the pa TIL
their country should pursue. There Is.
OF course. on the part of q majority.
lack of understanding OF the difficult
ties of self-government.
THE CENSUS.
AT present the census is being taken
In Cuba, and for the first time we shall,
have an accurate and reliable cnumer-
ation When that has been finished.
the experiment OF free government by
Cubans for Cubans will, I believe, be
tried. precisely in what locality or in
what form do not know. That is
matter for our Government to decide.
and 1 have obtained no information
of the intentions in the matter.
"IF."
"If 1t is found that the Cubans can
organize and maintain government
in their island that will protect life and
property, undoubtedly We shall with
draw and allow them TO go their way
along the path OF independence, ac-
companied by nothing more embarrass-
ing than our very best wishes
ALL IS NOW TENTATIVE.
'But at present. all is tentative, all
attempts at government are merely ex-
perimental, and, not being a prophet,
I am unable to say what the future
holds for the Pearl of the Antilles. I
sincerely hope that 1t Is happiness and
prosperity In their greatest abundance
and in highest FORM"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
KENTUCKY Still IN DOUBT
Continued from First Page,

years ago or these $4,000 votes were
cast. Paul Capdeveille the Democratic
ca indicate for Mayor, receiving q ma
3ority of $500:
CLEAN SWEEP IN MARYLAND.
Baltimore, Nov. s.-Unofiicial returns
from Baltimore city and all the coun-
tles OF the State show that the Demo-
Gratis swept practically everything be-
fore them in yesterdays contest. John
waiter Smith, DR.. Joshua Herring and
lsidor Rayner. their candidates for
governor, Comptroller. and Attorney
Seneral, respectively, were elected over
the Republican candidates by approxi-
mately 1880 majority. The official
count, 1t is thought. will not materially
cnange these figures. The Democrats
elected eleven State Senators, for four
year terms. which with their four hold
overs, Will give them fifteen out Of
total membership of 26 in the upper
mouse of the General Assembly.
In the lower house, composed of 81
members, the Democrats elected &C.
while the Republicans will have only
20 delegates in the Legislature to meet
IN January of next year.
In Baltimore city the Democrats
elected a judge of the Court of Appeals.
Attorney, City Surveyor, and three
judges of the Orphans Court
FUSION MAJORITY IN NEBRASKA
Lincoln, Neb.. Nov S.-Complete
county returns coming in tonight do
not materially change the early esti-
mates of the results Of yesterdays
election. The fusionists carry the State
py l2,O0O, perhaps more, on the face Of
returns from nearly half the counties.
.fhey elect William Neville to Congress
over Moses P, Kinkaid in the Sixth dis
trict, but by a reduced majority and
gam Slightly in judicial districts.
Shairman Edminston, of the fusion
state Central Committee, insists that
noieoimo is elected Judge of the SUI
preme Court by $4,000. The Renuhl,-
can committee gave up the fight and
quit counting early this morning
UTDCrNr. Ulr..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
The PHILIPPINES.
CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN NEGRos-
ED-SENTENCED TO DEATH.

SlvlL GOVERNMENT IN NEGROS-
IED-SENTENCED TO DEATH.
tBy telegraph to virginian- Pllot.)
Washington, D. c., Nov. S-The fol.
lowing cablegram has been received q,
the War Department.:
Manila. Nov. T. 1899.
The following received from Negroes,
dated to-day:
To the President of the United
States:
The civil governor. councillors.
Judges and secretaries who Constitute
the new government of this island In
taking possession thereof this day have
the honor of affectionately salutine
Your EXcellency. and trust that in the
Inauguration OF this form of govern
ment, based upon the liberal and Demo-
cratic institutions which have made
mat great republic SO grand and pros
porous, that new err will open up to
this region which will enable it to
reach the legitimate goal of its in
spiration. MENEClO SEVERIIO,
SSisned OTIS"
MAJOR M'GRATH DEAD.
Washington, D. c., Nov S.-A cable
message from General Otis this after
noon says that Major Hugh j. Nc
Grath Captain Fourth Cavalry died
at Manila yesterday from wounds re-
ceIved at The battle OF NoveIeta, a
month ago. Major McGrath was an
pointed to the Military Academy from
Wisconsin.
SENTENCE TO DEATH.
Washington, d. c., Nov s.-The four
cases OF courtmartial-tlenth sentences
of soldiers In the PhEHnines-which
reached the War Department by yes
,erdays Manila mall are awaiting
transmission 10 the Secretary of War
The men under sentence are Private
Otto r. Conlnc, Corporal George Damp
hotter, and Private Peter Bennett, oil
of Company d. Sixteenth Infantry, and
Private william Scarborough, Company
b, Third Infantry.
The cases Will have to go to the Sec
rotary of War and thence to the Pres
idant for approval. Executive action
cannot be forecas.ed. hut 1t Is generally
understood here that in case the sem
fences are not COMMITTED by the Press
ident 1t Is more than likely that the
attorneys for the convicted men will
endeavor by technical flaws in the pro-
ceedings to prevent the imposition OF
the extreme penalty. 1t Is unders TODD
also that General Otis approval of the
sentences was coupled with recon-
mendation for mercy. To make this
recommendation. the General would
have to approve the sentence, as he has
the right to disapprove the sentence in
toto, but not to mitigate 1t:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
!:..lM1l!'A.,.RTHUR,s 3..A.pEVANcE
ANOTHER TOWN &; o Coupled / IN
~ LUZONs - .s5 Isl

SsSa (Bys Telegraph to Yirg inlan- Pliot.) S
Isl a Manila e Nov. SIS: 55 p. eneral
Macarthur has occupied q Nfabalacat I,
His His entire line. including the Twelfth,
Seventeenth and Ninth Infantry, and
part Of the Fourth Cavalry, is. extended
three miles in front tof Angeles lin q
good tactical position. Major Bell took
4MAabalacat. Being ordered to recon
noitre yesterday until he located the
enemy, he pushed to the town. driving
out two companies of insurgents and
killing several Filipino officers. The
Americans suffered no loss.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-09
. Admin. sehley ia y.rgInln..
fBy Telegraph to vIrginian-pllot,

fBy Telegraph to pirginian-prot.,
Richmond. Va. NOV. s.-Admiral
schley was given an ovation as he
passed through Southwest Virginia to-
day. AT Bristol he was. greeted by
5000 people. and after being introduced
by Congressman RheaT made a speech,
Enthusiastic crowds also surrounded
the train, when 1t stopped at Abing-
don. Emory, Glade Springs. and other
points, 81