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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30

6H; mlddIlng guf ga; sales l8I bales.
LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL, July 29-iP. M.-Spot cotton,
quiet; prices steadier; American middling 393sd !;
good middling SID.
The sales OF the day were 1000 bales, of which
500 were for speculation and export, and in
cluded $500 Americana receipts 5000 bales, in
Guiding $500 American.
Futures opened quiet and closed steady at
Tho advance
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NEW YORK.

New York. July 2s.-ootton futures opened
quiet and firm.
Futures closed dull.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30
LIVERPOOL.

Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands
~; middling gulf go sales 1871 bales.
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rican middling, low middling clause.
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, La. July 29.-Cotton futures
losed quiet and steady; sales -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

HABANA March t-The Cuban Asssm-
bly has requested the newspaper men Of
Habana. upon their honor as journalist,
ana good, patriotic C'lbans." not 70 pub
hsh anything they may learn regardine
the Assembly's secret sessions, since
public consideration OF what Is doing
may DO used against tho Assembly in IL,
subsequent dealings With tho United
States"
This. it is claimed, shows that no In
dividual member Of the Assembly trusts
another
tast night there was much mysterious
cafe whispering. II seems that a consider
able portion OF the time during tho ses-
sion Is spent in insulting Americans and
General Gomez and In personal collision.
between the members. They also. II Is
added, accuse each other OF accepting
brides from the United States. which nc
cusations are followed by threatened
duels on adjournment
In addition to this, the Cuban Assem-
bly, consider that the planting OF General
tIizhugh Lees flagstaff four metres deep
In the ground is a sure sign OF the con-
tinuance Of American occupation OF tho
island.
THE JOKE OF HABANA.
These reports, arising from the pro.
lonsed and bosterous secret Sessions,
have made the doings OF the Cuban AS.
scmbly the Joke OF Habana.
Any rumors discreditable 20 the Amerl-
can military authority are asslduously re-
peatcd
No immediate solution OF the matter
Of the payment OF the Cuban army Is In
sight. General Gomez has not submitted
To Governor-Genoral Brooke the details
regarding the Cuban army necessary to
enable the latter 90 perfect plans for the
payment Of the soldiers. The Cuban mii-
tary assembly is spending It's time I'm q
discussion n the mysterious loan OF Sl2.-
10000. Tor which. il Is reported those
loaniug the money Will ask twenty mil
lions Of dollars I'm payment. General Co
mcz does not attend the meetings OF the
assembly and apparently ignores that
body which has not yet decided officially
10 accept the 100000 from the United
state. Meantime. the first instalment
OF the American money is promised.
RELIEF RATIONS SPOILED.
About per cent. OF the canned meat
issued 10 tho relief stations for distribu-
ton 90 the destitute is said to be spoiled,
as is also a quantity OF the canned Gsh,
tomatoes, and baking
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

WASHINGTON. March 4-The Wal
Departments court OF inquiry wound uT
its work with a half-day's session to-day
having exhausted its list OF witnessa
now on hand. There may be some wit
nesses at Mondays session, but the court
will start for Chicago early next week.
probably on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Just before the close OF the session to-
day volunteer witness presented him
self. but was not accepted. He wore
an army uniform and said his name was
Frank Rundas. late OF the Third Nebras-
ka. w. j. Bryan's regiment. and that he
had recently been honorably discharged
from tho service and was on his way
home.
His story was in brief, that he had
served I'm the camp kitchen with his COM
mand in Jacksonville, and that during
long period when the men were living on
refrigerated beef there was 80 much in
festival trouble among them that the issue
Of this meat was stopped. At another time
he got hold Of some refrigerated meat in
the kitchen that was Of such a peculiar
color that the attention Of the company
officers was called TO it.
MEAT FOR PORTO RICO.
The surgeon i'm charge examined II. so
Rundas alleged. and remarked that the
meat was all right. but had been pre-
pared 10 send TO Porto Rico and since
IL had been issued the men might AS well
use H." The meat was cooked. but all
the men who ate it were made sick. The
inference drawn was that this was some
of the same Porto Rico beef which DR..
Daily had analysed and alleged to be
chemically treated.
Ruudas said he was on his way home,
but mad stopped OF at Washington 20
offer his information 20 Che court Of in
curry If they Thought it worth hearing.
lie presented himself to Colonel Davis.
the recorder. but was told he would not
be wanted as a witness.
s,AY BE CALLED AFTER ALL
On being asked soon afterward whether
Ruudas was 10 be called. or why he mad
been rejected. Colonel Davis said:
Il know nothing about the man. lie
has ON a uniform, but that Is no proof
d., is soldier. or ever has been. mere
are an sorts Of cranks and imposters who
come no here and want 10 testify. As 10
this man. If he can Identify himself and
the court directs me TO call him. l VIII
do IT,"
Tho counsel for General Miles will IN
ou're into the antecedents of this witness,
and If ne appears 10 be what he repre-
SCENTS himself. ne will be called.
A number Of witnesses were examined,
but few new facts were adduced. The
criticisms Of the canned beef were severe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
NEGRO TROOPS GIVE TROUBLE.
They Threaten TO Burn Town
RccuIarS Preserving order.

They Threaten 10 Burn Town
Regulars Preserving order.
ATLANTA CA. March 4-Sherif
Henry. of Walker county. wired Governor
Gambler Yesterday that he wanted some
militia to help preserve order there. The
Eighth Immune Regiment, which Is com
posed mainly of negroes from Illinois.
Iowa, and Wisconsin. is being mustered
out there, and threaten % burn the town.
orI the Sheriff became alarmed. The
Governor sent Colonel O'Bear member
OF his staff TO Iytle. last night TO nves-
tlgatc. and ordered The four Atlanta
companies of the State militia TO be
ready 20 move
Meanwhile, as a precautionary measure
Governor Gambler wired President Nc
Kulcy REGARDING the trouble. and asked
him 10 send "a company OF regulars TO
the scene. lie received reply that
one company would be sent from Hunts
Vile at once Company *, OF the Six
tceuth Infantry. arrived at Chickamauga
az o'clock tonight. and upon hearing
This. and receiving word from Colonel
OBear that the situation had been
greatly exaggerated, the Governor de-
clJed not 10 send the militia from Atlanta,
alth0ueh he Will hold them under orders
20 be i'm readiness for two days l9ofe.
The Eichth was the OILY regiment AZ
Chickamauea. and The company from the
sixteenth Will probably be- held there
only a short time ass the regiment is
under 0rueis TO proceed To Manila
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
PRESIDENTS VISIT TO GEORGIA..
II VIII Include n Call on Old Friends
at Fitzgerald.

SAVANNAH. GA. March 4--President
Mckinley will include the Grand Army Of
the Republic colony city Of Fitzgerald.
in Irwin county. this State. IN the tim
erary Of his visit 20 Senator Hanna's
home at Thomasville. \ telegram from
the President to this effect was received
this afternoon
Fitzgerald was established gone three
or four years ago by Union veterans,
members of the Grand Army Of the Re
public from Indiana and Ohio. II is
now fourishing city Of approximately
locco people. with electric lights and
water-works. Many of the residents are
from the Presidents home county. and
served with him during the war between
the states. hence the occasion OF his visit
Will partaks OF something OF the nature
OF reunion.
Immediately upon receipt Of the roti6ca-
ton that the President would visit Fitz-
gerald the three local Grand Army posts.
the Confederate Veterans Camp the City
Council ard citizens went 10 work 10
arrange for a rousing reception. a sub
scrlption was taken up ard an auditorium
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

and conscientious study and investlga-
ton and high manhood I'm all its phases
have characterized Mr Williams. be has
been equally distinguished for the clear
ness. directness. honesty. 0nd l1rge-
hcartedness OF mis- principles and methods.
4 true democrat. with affairs as with
men. no man nor incident nor detail has
been too great or too small for his
close. careful, wise. respectful, and just
notice and scrutiny. Excellent i'm cOun-
sci and faithful In working. he has en-
joycd the peculiar blessing Of Him who
rules in the kingdom OF men.
As he has honored his city and State.
he is honOred as a faithful exponent Of
the ideas and principles OF Richmond and
Of Virginia.
Mr. williams IS fair specimen Of
what Virginians boast Of most In pro-
ducing-a high. large-hearted man, and
genfleman-and his success is triumph
OF large views and honorable methods,
along with industry and in1omitab!e en-
ergy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
WHAT WHEELER WISHED TO SAY.
Speech He outG Have Made Had
Rceh Permitted.


WASHINGTON. March with refer
ence 10 his attempt to-day 10 secure re-
cogniuon. for the purpose Of addressing
the House, General Wheeler tonight said:
seeing there was nothing 10 be done
I'm the House. ! asked unanimous con-
sent to speak for FIVE minutes. | was
not recognized, but Mr.. Payne was non-
fed 10 move a recess Of five minutes. I
then asked that, before that motion was
put. ! be permitted TO address the House
for three minutes. If the Speaker had
submitted my request l am confident no
member Of the House would have OBJ
jocted.
What l intended to say was as fol-
lows:
no one reyeres the Constitution more
than myself. and I could not be induced
20 advocate a construction contrary 10
the intent Of its trainers.
PRECEDENTS AND THE LAW
when received the appointment as a
maior-general of volunteers last May /
was requested by persons whose desires
could not disregard not 10 resign my
seat in Congress. l found that during
the present Congress thirty-three Of its
members had been appointed to offices.
and that none Of them had resigned their
seats in Congress. 1 examined the de-
cisions and preccdents on the subject, and
found that. during the 10 years of the
existence Of our government hundreds and
possibly thousands OF members of Con-
gress had accepted offices during their
terms. and that none Of them holding a
temporary Office Ike mine had ever been
unseated. l found that the decision Of
the courts. even including the four de-
cisions quoted by General Henderson in
his report, took the ground that the in
hibition found i'm the Constitution with
regard 20 Offices referred to offices Of
a permanent character, and not those Of
a temporary character / also found that
the AttOrney-General Of the United States
had rendered an elaborate opinion on this
subject. I'm which he took precisely the
same ground. and held that an office in
the volunteers was not such an office a
was inhibited by the Constitution"
WISHED MATTER DISCUSSED.
II was anxious FOR the matter 10 be
brought up in the House and fully dis
cussed. so that the decision would be I'm
harmony with the spirit OF the Constitu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
Enst-Fiorida Golf winners.

NASSAU, y. T., March l.-Large crowds
witnessed the closing contests Of the
Florida East-Coast Golf club. played
here to-day. In the second round yester-
day for the Nassau cup. Hubbard, Loft.
house. Seaton. and Watson won, Hub.
bard and Watson taking semi-hnals. In
the finals to-day Watson beat Hubbard
five up, four 10 play. both taking prizes.
In the play for the Consolation cup Mer-
rim. Brown. Olmstead, and Allen bca.
their respective opponents. Merrill and
Brown won In the sem-hnals to-day.
Merrill beat Brown four up three %
play. Handicap play begins Monday.
The crack players have sailed Tor Miami.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
W hOicsnie VI

There is every reason TO hope that the
Seaboard AIRLINE system will have its
general offices and large shops located
in this city.
The subject is one which is now very
generally discussed. and its Importance is
fully realized.
The shops and general offices Of the
Richmond Petersburg and Carolina road
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
Deoth of Miss Nellie NeaIc.

Miss Nellie VI. Neale, daughter Of the
lofe Is. Clarence Neale and NJ. Alice Co
,var1ln Ncalc. and niece and adopted
daughter OF colonel 9. OF. Cowardin
died AZ the residence of colonel coward
din yesterday morning Her YOUNG III,
f,dod away as fades a delicate. sweet
mower hut leaves a perfume which VIII
always linger with those who knew her.
ever bringing to them memories OF rare
gentlencss and loveliness OF character a
beautiful faith, and exalted unselish-
ness and purity Of soul
The funeral will take place from 81
Peters Cathedral at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, ana the following halheu sen
tlcmen viii act as pall-bearers: Messrs.
II. l.. Caben. II. G. Mayo. II. Theodore
Elyson. T. r. Crump, Richard G. Pc
gram o. II. Funston. r. NJ. workman
Thomas Boiling w. Travers Aoale. ana
Major o. s. Ailen-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

Presidents signature and 70 become law.
All these were private pension bills. and
some OF them were bills granting pensions
TO persons who had died since the bills
were introduced.
Among the latest bills signed were
those for a Washington public library.
the Alaska code bill. and the omnibus
claims bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
GENERAL WHEELER> PLANS.
The veteran Ready for service
Wherever President May say.

WAsHINGTON, March 4.-GeneraI
Wheeler. Of Alabama. called on the Presi-
dent last evening and again to-day, and
in view Of the question raised as 10 his
status I'm Congress ana in the army, Gen
eral Wheeler stated 10 the President that
he would perform any military service %
which the President desired 70 assign
him. or would continue his work In Con-
gross. if his services were not desired
elsewhere Without making any request,
General Wheeler conveyed 10 tho Pres
dent a purpose 10 defer TO his wishes in
the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
KILLING LOSES No GROUND.
Doesn't Improve NJ Fast, However.
az He Did Friday.

NEW YORK. March AT o'clock to-
night A. was stated that Mr. Kiplng had
lost no ground during tho day, but had
not made quite as much progress toward
recovery as be had on the previous day
The patient the physicians say, had
not spoken 20 any one since talking lit
tie 90 his wife during the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
Bank Robbery M Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, March -
Craftsmen blew open two safes IN the
bank OF the Industrial Insurance ard
Banking Company last night and stole
5000. Dynamite was used TWO DAYS
ago. I'm broad daylight, during the abb
sence of the caghier. the sale ~ the Jack
sonyllle Stroct-Railway Company was an.
tered and 500 was stolen. In this in.
stance the combination was used. NJ
arrests have been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
Veteran Preference. niIi Lost,

WASHINGTON. March 4.-'rhe veteran.
prefcrence-in-em Employment measure. Sem
ate BIN SO. B. 1856. failed 10 pass the House.
This bin had the approval - the Na-
tional Encampment OF the Grand Army
Of the Republic. 10 sought. thirty-three
years after the civil war. % 10 justice 10
hOn0rably discharged eOidiars and sailOrs
who served out their terms Of enlistment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
THE NEW SPANISH MINISTRY.
II Takes the Oath of Ohice-Irchty
Ratification Matter.

MADRID, March i.-The new Cabinet
took the oath Of Office today. The Min
istry is composed as follows: Senior Sill
vela. premier and Minister of Foreign
Affairs: senior Dato, Minister OF the In
terror. Marquis Nilaverde. Minister OF
Finance. senior Duran. Minister of JUS
uce: General Polayieja Minister of War
MARQUIS Pldal. Minister OF Public Affairs
and Of the Colonies; Admiral Camara'
Minister of Marine.
1t is expected that General MARTINEZ
de Campos Will become president oil the
Senate.
The brother Of Marquis PidaL 1t Is
Thought. viii Dee chosen as president o.
the Chamber of Deputies.
Those who are iu the immediate sur
rounding of Senior Silveia say his sole idea
H. 10 rcgcuerate the country. lie hOlds
that the Queen Regent can ratify The
treaty OF peace with the United states
without a vote of the chambers, and that,
therefore. their dissolution need not defer
the ratification.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
THE EWART NOMINATION..
butler Succeeds in >tnyinG on Vote
TO the Last.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Senate
spont an hour i'm executive session this
morning and cleared up large number
of nominations. Senator Pritchard' OF
North Carolina, made an attempt to get
a vote upon the nomination Of Hamilton
O.. Ewart TO be District Judge for the
Western District Of North Carolina but
Senator Butler talked out the time until
the doors were again opened
POSTMASTERS CONFIRMED.
Among the postmasters confirmed were
the following: Tennessee, j. L. Hale,
trenton; Alabama. T.. NJ. Barnes. Alex
ander city: South Caroiina-S 7. Pointer.
epartanburg. a. ID. Webster, Orange
burg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS.
william X. Merriam. Of Minnesota,
Amounted and Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, March William r.
Merriam, of Minnesota, was to-day nomi-
mated by the President TO be director Of
the census.
The nomination reached the Senate
shortly before noon, and was Immediately
confirmed.
William r. Merriam was formerly
Governor of Minnesota lie was first
elected in 1855 and again in 1880. Pre-
yiouslv TO this he had been Speaker OF
the Minnesota House of Representatives..
He was for many years president OF the
Merchants National Bank, at 81 Paul.
He was a delegate to the Republican
National Convention in lS9a, ana as a
member of the Committee on Rules was
active in having the gold plank placed
IN the platform
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
MIR. Cranford's Remains Going south

WASHINGTON. March i.-The remains
Of Representative John f. Crawford OF
Texas. were taken aboard the southern
railway train leaving here AZ ll1O o'clock
tonight and. accompanied by the con-
gressional delegation appointed as es-
cort. will be carried through ~ sulphur
Springs, Tex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
MR.. JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS.

viii be erected. The Governor and
two ex-Governors Of Georgia, al OF the
leading editors Of the state. and some
fifteen touring editors from New England
will attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

through 10 jacksonville and Tampa. With
out the proposed road the Sclboard' =
route from Washington 20 Jacksonville
Is somewhat longer than others; with It.
II is considerably the shortest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
CADETS At ANNAPOLIS.
4 Brother Of Ensign Bagley's ana
oscar Deignan Among Them.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE Presi-
dent this afternoon appointed the five
cadets at the Naval Academy who were
provided for by special enactment. Among
them is l. c. Baglcy brother Of the late
Ensien Worth Baeley. the only Ameri-
can naval officer killed In the war.
In accordance with the expressed IN
tontlon of Congress. the President also
appointed oscar Deignan, Of the MefF-
mac crew. as cadet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
THE POPE SITS Up THREE HOURS
he Suffers No I'll Effects from the
Excrtton.

ROME. March i-The Pope was out of
bed to-day for three hours, without any
ul-eGects. Otherwise there is nothing
fresh TO report His temperature is $50;
pulse. y: respiration. %.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
Latest Bills signed.

WASHINGTON. March 4-Only three
or four bills which had passed both
houses OF Congress failed 10 receive the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
COMPANY MUST HOLD BONDS
Mortgages Held by The Trust Company
Cannot Be Sold.
CASE TO BE ARGUED MARCH 18th.

Restraining Order Granted in Fcde-
rnl Circuit COurt-Prcsidcnt Smith,
Of the Railroad Company, says Suit
il n Farce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON, March a.
IRAN Forecast for Sunday:
! For Virginia-Raln. followed by
clearing weather; colder In SOUTH
west portion; east 20 south winds. proDa-
bly, high on the coast.
For North Carollna-Clearing weather:
colder. except in extreme eastern portion:
brisk to high south TO west winds
For South Carolina-Colder and general
~ fair weather: brisk south 20 west
winds. high on the coast.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and warm. with
threatening clouds aud thunder and light
ming az night
STATE OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
BEEF COURT WINDS UP
It EyhaustS The List Of VIII
nesSes Now on Hand,
II WILL SOON START WEST,
Probably Tuesday or Wednesday 1t
vii Leave Washington.
A VOLUNTEER WITNESS REJECTED


animation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

Mean temperature 80. .............G ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05
THE CUBAN ASSEMBLY
No Member Of II t is Said,
Trusts Another.
MYSTERIOUS WHISPERING,
Much Of ASSembly'S Time, It is Said,
Spent 10 Insulting Americans.
GEN. TrTZuUGH LEES FL.Gsr.rt,
it IL Too Deep in the Ground Ia
Suit the Cubnns-yo soIutton ~
frobiem OF Cuban Army Payment
In Sight.

I'm Sight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-05

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE War De-
partment has received the following cable
gram. announcing the arrival AT Manila
Of the six companies OF reinforcement
for the army in the Philippines:
Manila, March 4-Adiutant-Gcner
Washngton The transport Senator just
arrived. Troops in good health. one
casualty-accidental drowning
CSgneD OTIS
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-24
PLANS FUR MEMORIAL DAY
Grand Army and WOmen's Relief
Corps Committees Hold
Meeting.

The Memorial day committees of the
Grand Army of the Republic and the
Womans Relief corps held busy session
last evening in the city boil and -.'Ts"e"'i
:, ..lsIl-ut;o, or details connected with the
exercises chat will be held to perpetuate
the memory of the soldier dead.
All the special committees announced that
their labors will be completed by next Sat
urday and that full reports will be made
then. Those having the finances in charge
made the statement that there is enough
money in sight to pay all expenses The
committees on invitations and flowers re-
ported that all their arrangements had been
made and that the program for Memorial
day will be given out Saturday.
The treasurer was informed that any de-
ficiency which might occur in the finances
would be made up from the proceeds of the
benefit for the monument fund. Arrange
ments have been made with the Creighton
Orpheum theater whereby a percentage of
the theater's receipts next week will be
devoted to the monument fund to be used
to erect in Forest Lawn cemetery monu
ment to the memory OF unknown soldiers.
The meeting adjourned until Saturday.