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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25
ANXIOUS TO AVERT WAR.

London, Jan. 2i.-The Filipino Junta
here to-day received a cable message
from AgoncillO. Aguinaldo's representa-
tive at Washington, declaring that the
prospects were improving, though the
work was difficult.
The absence of direct news from Ma
Mia and the receipt of secret intelligence
from Washington, is causing the gravest
anxiety among the Filipinos here. The
arrests of Filipinos by Major General
Otis and the news that numbers of
Filipinos have fed is regarded as a most
serious occurrence. 1t is pointed out by
the Filipinos that this is exactly what
happened in 1896 under General Blanco,
when the Filipinos on the following day,
attacked the Spaniards and the revolu-
ton broke out.
The members of the Filipino Junta in
this city say they are so anxious to
avert war that they are cabling Manila
to-day urging the Filipinos ''not to
start hostilities if there is the remotest
possibility of averting trouble
OTIS EXPECTS TO BE ATTACKED
Washington, Jan. 24.-Senor Lopez,
Secretary to Agoncillo, the Washington
representative of Aguinaldo, called at
the State Department at | O'Clock this
afternoon and lodged with the chief
clerk communication which, according
to the common expression, marked the
critical stage in the Philippine question.
This is the third attempt made by Fill
pino representatives to secure official
recognition from the United States Gov
ernment Secretary Hay was out ut the
time the communication was presented,
attending a meeting of the Cabinet at
the White House, so that all that Chief
Clerk Michael could do under the cir
cumstances was to receive the paper as
he would any other handed him.
The advices from Manila which have
reached the War Department are far
from reassuring. 1t is understood that
General Otis reports an expectation on
his part that the insurgents are about to
force an ISSUE and if this should be so
the result cannot be foreseen. Manila
itself and not Iloilo. as might at first
be supposed, is regarded as the danger
point just now. While the instructions
to General Otis have been to avoid any
hostile clash with the natives. so far
as that plan is consistent with the
maintenance of his position, it is realized
here that it is within the power of any
excited or intoxicated person to precipi-
tate battle between the two opposing
forces. For it must be understood that
there is nothing in General Otis instruc-
tions TO prevent him from most yigor-
ously defending himself and the interests
confded to his charge. General Otis is
so sure Of his ground that the officials
here feel no doubt as to the outcome OF
a hostile collision between the Ameri-
cans and the insurgent forces under
Aguinaldo. particularly as General Otis
would have enormous advantage in the
full cooperation of the American fleet
under Dewey. But it is particularly de-
sirable that even battle ending in vic
tory be avoided just now, for the Presi-
dent has by no means surrendered his
conviction that the misguided F'iilpinoS
can be brought TO an understanding of
the real objects of the United States
and peacefully accept the conditions
sought to be imposed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25
THE Jury CHALLENGE BILL
The House Got in Gay Humor an,
Re-referIed It,

1t was probably the inadvertent mis-
pronunciation of the word "hobo'' that
killed Mr.. Moore's bill reducing the num-
ber of peremptory challenges by the
State in certain cases.
The bill came up with an unfavorable
report from the Committee on judiciary.
and somebody moved to lay it on the
table. TO this. of course, Mr.. Moore
objected. He explained that the bib
provided for decreasing the States pc
remptory challenges in capital cases
from twenty-three to eight and increas-
ing the defendants challenges from four
to eight. In some other cases. he said,
the number of challenges on both sides
was reduced 70 four.
''This bill ought to be entitled An Act
to prevent lynchings in North Caro-
lina.' 1t has decreased lynchings in
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25
TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

At a meeting of the Central Freight
Association of Chicago general cut
was made ON grain, beef and live stock
to all Atlantic seap0rts.
Surgeon General Sternberg has taken
steps to form corps Of expert female
nurses.
Last night at the LenoX Athletic
Club Mysterious Billy Smith defeat
ed Billy Edwards, the welter weight
from Australia.
The President has appointed Frank
I'm A. Barkley stmaster at Lincoln.
ton, and Ella C. Farce at Oxford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25
LEADS A NORTH CAROLINA DAlES 1M NEWS AMID GDRGUlAT

The Filipino military authorities are
convinced, they say, that the Americans
will be unable TO work effectively outside
of Manila i'll the event of hostilities,
hence they feel confident of the future.
Many Of the Filipino officers complain
of alleged discourteous treatment upon
the part of Americans at Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25

Learning and wisdom are not always
on good terms.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-25

There were only 16 members present
at the night session, but the galleries
were thronged. The evening was de
voted to set speeches. The principal one
was made by Mr. Simpson, Pop. Kan.),
in opposition to the bill. Mr.. Lawrence,
(Rep. Mass.). spoke in support of the
bill. and Mr.. Green Pop. Neb.), in OPP
position to it.
At 11:05 O'Clock p. M, the House adj
iourned until tomorrow.
At pittsburg last night there was a
settlement of wage difference between
operators and miners affecting the mln-
ers of Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylva-
MIA. 100000 men. The miners seem well
satisfied with the result
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11
THEATRlGA[o.
THE OLIVER.

1.-THE Little Minister" will be present.
ed by Charles Frohman's company at
the Oliver, Tuesday evening. November
II.
This is the beautiful comedy by Mr..
J. N. Barrie, founded on his own novel
Of the came name. The play ran for
exactly 300 nights in New York, to an
unbroken succession Of capacity aud.
fences every time the curtain went up
the theatre was packed to it's last inch
Of standing room. Roguish Lady
Babbie" and the simple, smiling snares
in which she caught the heart of Rev
Gavin Dishart, are as fascinating on the
stage as in the book, and presented by
Charles Frohmans company the piece
wins the same splendid attention and
popularity here that it has everywhere.
Seats on sale Monday at 8 a. m. at ad.
vance prices.
A coming engagement at the Oliver
Theatre next Thursday evening Nov, m.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

OF Clarence, the actor, In his new ro-
mantle play, "The Royal Box" which
he adapted from Dumas, 80 cleverly
that the New York critics say 1t has all
the merit Of originality. THE Royal
Box,' with Mr.. Coghlan and the same
company which has been appearing in
New York. are booked for the Oliver
Friday evening, November II. Prices
from $1.5O to 25c. On sale Wednesday,
q. m.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

Der 10th will appeal most strongly to
the lovers OF laughter. It is the en-.
gsgen. emit OF Jacob Lifts company
which will present Grant Stewards
new comedy Mistakes Will Happen"
There is fun all the way through
mistakes Will Happen" there is q
laugh IN every line; and it is good, clean
fun-fun OF kind that man can take
the ladies OF his family to enjoy without
the fear OF bringing the blush Of shame
to their faces. The comedy was one Of
the distinct hits Of the pact season.
Charles Dickson heads the cast. Sale
OF seats opens Wednesday at 8 a. m. IT
regular prices.
Mr.. Charles Coghlsn, the famous Fog
lish actor. first came to America under
the management OF Augustin Daily 10
1876. He played Henry Evelyn in
Money" At that time he was recog-
nized az the leading actor'of the English
stage, having been for many years the
leading man at the Prince Of Wales the.
ater, London, refusing an offer Of lead.
ing man at the Lyceum theater, posi-.
ton accepted by Sir Henry Irving. Mr..
Coghland was born in Paris, and he first
played a part in French. His mother
now lives in New York with her we'll
known daughter and sister Of Charles,
Miss Rose Coghlan. He has made the
hit Of bis career on the stage In the part
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

who found the body Of the dead person,
l believe?
Yes, sir.
"Now, tell the jury the circumstances
"Well, sir, was going down the
street and l heard shots fred. Then
saw a man running away, and then
found the body OF Bill Jones. He was
dead, with two bullet holes in his head,
and l at once suspected that something
was wrong
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11
THE FUNKE.

"For the Love Of Girl" the opening
bill Of the Chase. Lister Theatre Com.
pany. is clean, moral and refined society
comedy drama in four acts, carrying q
uery strong plot, representing the true
love Of an American girl. There lie a
vein Of clean cut comedy running all
through the piece, aud during the inter-
mission between acts the very latest
high clafs specialties will be introduced.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

leave Chicago every Thursday via
ColOlad and Scenic Route to San
Francisco and Los Angeles.
Southern Route leaves Chicago every
Tuesday via Kansas City, Fl. Worth and
Ell Paso to Loe Angeles.
These Excursions Cars are attached to
Fast Pas enger trains and their popu.
larity is evidence that we offer the best
Accompany these excursion and save
money for the lowest rate ticl cts are
available in these popular Pullman
Tourist cars.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

He-These weddings are q bore;
don't you think so9
She--l don't know. I've never tried
one.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

"You," said the attorney for the
defense, addressing the chief witness
against the accused, "you are the man
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-11

In Chicago woman wears a dress
one day and divorce suit the next.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Foreign.


The sugarcane fields on the estate OF
Constanc!a OF Larronda, at Sagua, Cuba,
were burned by bandits. The loss repre-
sents 200, 900 bags Of sugar.
The Dominion budget has been intro
duced in the Parliament at Ottawa. Ont.
Tho Government takes the power to In
crease, reduce or repeal duties 80 as to
meet tariffs of other countries. Finances
are declared to be fourishing, und the sur
plus $4,000, 900.
The Australian colonies are preparing
system OF tariffs which favor British i'm
Senior Domingo Mendez Capote, Secre..
tary OF Government In Goyernor-G
Brooke's advisory cabinet, at havana,
Cuba, has notified the provincial munich
palities that they are to have complete au-
tonomv as far as elections are concerned,
except in the choice OF Mayors anu thelr
assistants and civil Governors.
The Cuban National party, merged into
the Cuban National League, nowscovers
the entire island. 1t proposes to unite the
onpor ents of annexation. Each village is
to name delegates to 4 convention with in.
structions how 20 vote, and to appoint
local officials Of the league.
Manuel Iturbes has been appointediby
the Mexican Governm ent Minister to Spain
In place Of the late Riva Palacios. Senior
Iturbes is one Of the richest men In Mex"
leo.
sensational sabre duel has just taken
place in the gymnasium OF the Military
School, in Potsdam, Germany, between the
Prince Of Slam, who Is a. present receiving
q military education In the German army,
and German officer. In tue fifth engage.
ment the Prince received severe but not
fatal wound In tho head.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
BLOW TO LEAD TRUST.
Court Declares It Cannot Collect For
Goods Sold in Missouri.

Court Declares It Cannot Collect For
Goods Sold in Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. Especially D.-Judges OF the
Court OF Appeals have unanimously decided
that Trusts, even il operating as corpora
tions duly chartered, cannot collect for
goods sold within the borders OF the State.
The Missouri Antitrust law, passed in
1891, Is sustained as an opinion by Judge
Henry Bond.
The case in point was that OF the National
Lead Company. known as the Lead Trust,
against the S. E. Grote Paint Company, of
this city, for $500 for goods furnished the
company by the corporation. The company
refused to pay on the ground that the lead
company was Trust, and, therefore,
illegal under the Missouri law. In the St.
Louis County Court the lead company won
and Grote appealed.
Judge Bond held that the corporation
was professedly organized to acquire the
assets of its predecessor, the National
Lead Trust, an unlawful combination, and
1t therefore had every facility possessed by
the Trust for controlling the entire busi-
ness OF the country in the commodities In
which 1t dealt. Therefore, the corporation
was equally amendable with the Trust to
the provisions OF the Antitrust law.
The debt Is declared to be non-collectible.
This decision means that any Missouri
merchant who buys from a Trust-and
there are hundreds Of them operating here
need not pay for his goods unless he
<upnts TO
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
ST. REGIS INDIANS REBEL.
One Killed and Three Wounded by
the Dominion Police.
Trouble Arose Over the Arrest Of thl
Rlnglsadsrs In the Recent Attack
On Governm ent Oficers.

ConSwAI1, Ont. (speciaD.-The Indian
election trouble on st. ReGts Reservation
has assumed serious proportions. 1t was
at first thought the matter would pass OF
quietly, but Monday morning one Indian
was killed, three seriously wounded, and
four chiefs were taken to Huntingdon
County Jail on the tug Beaver In charge Of
six D ominion policemen. The dead chief
Is Jake Ice, who few years ago was tried
for the attempted murder Of his wife. The
wounded are Jake Sunday and two others.
On March 27 Dominion Policeman
Chamberlain and Inspector Hogan went
to St. Regis to see that the election OF the
chiefs was carried out as required by tho
Indian act. On their arrival they were
met by several hundred American and
Canadian Indians. The officers were
Knocked down and badly treated: Their
revolvers were taken away and they wore
turned to Ottawa and reported the affair to
Inspector Sherwood.
The matter was dropped for the time be-
Ing, but Monday morning six omtnion po-
lice went to the Indian village to effect the
arrest of those who were the ringleaders Of
the riot. They soon had eight Of the ring
leaders prisoners In Indian Agent Longs s
Office. The news Of the arrests spread and
visions Of the warpath came back to the
full-blooded members OF the tribe. They
held a pow-wow and decided to release
their fellow tribesmen from the officers.
Upon their attempting this the officers
opened fire, and five shots are said to have
been fred. When the smoke cleared up
three red men were wounded and one Jake
Ice, notoriously bad character, who had
been mixed up In several scrapes, was
dead, ball having pierced bis heart. The
red men were driven of and four Of their
rhleis were tuken In the tug Beaver In
charge Of the police to Huntingdon.
It is generally felt here that the trouble
Is not at an end, and that further bloodshed
will follow
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
TORNADO PICKS UP PRAIRIE FIRE.
Carried It Over Nebraska Farms, Killing
Two 'Persons and Doing Great Damage.

Carried It Over Nebraska Farms, Killing
Two 'Persons and Doing Great Damage.
CoLzRrDeE, Neb. (speciaD.-A prairie
fire, burning in the hay fats along the
northern tier OF counties OF Nebraska, ter
miles from here, passed into the track OF
tornado few days ago and was swept
dlagonally across this county for twenty.
FIVE miles, destroying everything In It's
path. The property damage Is known te
reach into the thousands.
The only lives repo rted lost are those OF
Mrs. Rolla Livingston and her flve.year
old boy. The woman saw the fire coming
aud ran to a pasture to release the stock:
The boy followed her. Both were knocked
down by the terrified animals and the fire
passed over them. The body OF the boy
was almost consumed and Mrs. Livingston
lived but few hours.
A number of herds OF cattle were over.
taken and consumed, a large number ol
farmhouses were destroyed and the families
escaped only by racing beyond the track oil
the storm. The path OF the fire was nearly
one mile wide. The farmers managed tc
put out the flames along the bottoms afteI
the tornado had passed over.
The junction OF the storm and the fire h
considered the most extraordinary thing
that ever happened In this section. 1t
passed through the wedlthiest agricultural
part OF Nebraska.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
COURTS HELP STRIKERS.
Arkansas Judges Restrain the Rail-
roads From Importing Miners.
May Result in a Clash With
Federal Authority. r

LITTLE Rock. Ark. (speciaD.-Governot
Jones keeps in close communication with
Prosecuting Attorney johnson, OF Fort
Smith, on the situation in the coal mines
OF Western Arkansas, and the entire power
Of the State will be invoked by the Cover
nor IL necessary to enforce the Injunction
Issued by Circuit Judge Rowe, restraining
the railroads from bringing into this State
men intended to take the place OF the
locked-out coal miners. The Governor has
instructed the Sebastian County author
tiles to spare no efforts In enforcing Judge
Rowe's Injunction.
The Governor has teen informed OF sus-
nected movements to send armed men inte
the mining districts to take the strikers
places, and be has given instructions to
Sheriff Harrell, OF Sebastian, to meet all
such persons at the State line and promptly
place them under arrest. He tells Sheriff
Harrell to sum mon every able-bodted man
in Sebastian County, II necessary, to en-
force the order Of Judge Rowe. Governor
Jones says II the situation warrants 1t he
will 90 to the scene in person and direct
the carrying out OF tho courts order,
which, he believes, is the only way by
which riot and bloodshed can be avoided.
The Governors present advices are that
the situation is we'll in band, but that the
authorities are keeping sharp lookout in
order to checkmate any movement to de-
feat Judge Rowe's order. AS yet there has
been no direct conflict between the Federal
and State authorities, though there APP
pears to be full supply OF Deputy United
States Marshals on hand ready to carry out
the orders OF Federal Judge Rogers. which
are in conflict with the Injunction granted
by Judge Rowe, of the State court.
Governor Jones's plan is to arrest not
only those who come into the State in vlo-
lation OF Judge Rowe's order, but also those
who furnish arms to the invading men.
The Governor told one Of the largest mine
operators that he, too, would be arrested
If he attempted to defy the authority OF the
State by bringing into the State men to
taLa tho nlacee Of the miners
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
IMPORTANT INSURANCE DECISION.
New York Judges Hold That Surplus
Funds Belong to the Insured.


New YORK CITY (speciaD. Judge Wood
ward, In the Appellate Division OF the su-
preme Court in the Second Department,
has handed down a decision In favor Of
Emil Greeff, who brought suit against the
Equitable Life Assurance Society. This
decision, II it stands, will result Ia almost
q revolution In the conduct OF life insur-
ance business in this State. It is not the
unanimous opinion Of the court, for Justice
Goodrich filed dissenting opinion.
The decision maintains that the holder OF
an endowment policy must receive his pro
rata share Of all the net earnings OF the
company in which he Is insured; that the
directors cannot, at will, hoard large sur
pluses, although they may set aside
proper part of the profits for the protection
OF policy holders. The surplus profits. must
be paid over to the policy holders.
Greeff took out a policy In the Equitable
Company in 1882. The policy was what is
known as an endowment policy, to mature
In fifteen years. 1t matured 10 May, 1877.
Greeff's policy was for 900. When 1t
became due In 1897 the company paid the
face OF the policy, together with SS932 az
Greeff's share OF the surplus.
Greeff demanded S70s7.3S additional,
which he holds Is due him under the pro.
visions OF his contract that lie should
participate in the net surplus OF the com
pany. He says that the amounts OF tho
surplus announced by the company from
1882 to 1896 Inclusive showed a net surplus
OF 43,277,179, Of which his share should
have been S70S7. .3S more than he received.
or S1l. l.Ol9.3S in all. He was awarded the
full amount demanded.
The company has 10000 policy holders.
and il Greefr's judgment Is sustained, al! OF
the other policy holders may demand thelt
shnre OF the compsnys surplus to an
amount in proportion to their policies and
the premiums they hare paid.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
THE COUNTRY HoNoRs DEWEY.
President Sends the Nations Conkratule
tions to tho Hero at Manila.

President Sends the Nations Conxratulc-
tions to tho Hero at Manila.
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Especially D.-"Dewey
Day" was appropriately observed in tbs
Navy Department by an order heretofore
unprecedented.
Authority was granted to Admiral Dewey
TO make such changes In the personnel Of
the Asiatic feet as he deems proper, advis-
ing the Navy Department subsequently for
the purpose Of record. This Is q departure
from custom and shows the confidence
which Is placed in Dewey by those In au-
thority in Washington.
The first anniversary OF Dewey's victory
over the Spanish feet In Manila Bay was
appropriately celebrated all over the coun-
try. In every city flags were flung to tha
breeze, and meetings and banquets were
held In honor OF Admiral Dewey. In many
OF the schools special exercises were held
in honor of the day. In fact, Dewey's
Day assumed tho aspect Of Fourth OF
July celebration.
President Mckinley cent the thanks Of
the nation to Dewey. His message of con-
graduation Is as follows:
May /, 1899.
Dewey, Manila:
On the anniversary OF your great victory
the people of the United States unite In an
expression Of affection and gratitude to
yourself an1 the brave officers and men OF
your feet, whose brilliant achievements
man:ed an epoch In history aud which will
live In the annals OF the worlds heroic
deeds. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
England Will Not Back Rhoades' Scheme.
The British Government has declined to
guarantee Cecil Rhoades In the construc.
tion OF the Cape-to- Cairo Railroad.
The Labor World.

The Kansas City labor temple fund has
nearly $4,000 pledged go far.
The plasterers Of Toledo have demanded
and secured the eight-hour day at So.
General Henry Is employing 5000 men In
Porto Rico In the work OF making new
roads or improving old ones for the sake OF
helping some OF the suffering people.
At o meeting OF the sugar planters in
Iberville Parish, La, 1t has been decided
to reduce the wages OF laborers on planta-
tions this coming season fiftesn per cent.
Three thousand carpenters are on strike
IN London to enforce demand for an in
crease OF one cent an hour In their wages.
The present rate Is ptnateen aAeta> -
highest over paid -