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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
AFTER FALL RIVER MILLS.
New York Promoters Of Yarn Mill Com
bine Trying to Buy.


Fal River, Mass, August 1T.-Offers
were made today for the Stock Of nearly
all the seventy print cloth mills in this
city by the New York promoters of the
yarn mills combination which was form
ed some time ago. The print cloth mills
of Fall River are controlled by thirty
six corporations. Treasurers We're asked
to secure from their stockholders an
option on the controlling interest in the
stock until December 1st, 1899. The
option states that it is the intention, SO
far as may be deemed practical to con
tinue the business under its existing
management.
The prices offered for the stock of the
various mills are for the most part from
SO to $50 per share above the last
quoted market price. Offers are made
for thirty corporations with combined
capital of SIS, ,153, 7G0. The bids did not
include the Fall River Iron Works Mills,
the Parker, Robeson, Slade and Har-
graves corporations.
Many treasurers are opposed to the
consolidation, but large percentage OF
stockholders are said to be disposed to
accept the Offer
The following is list OF the corpora
tions which have received an offer:
American Linen Company, Arkwright,
Barnard Manufacturing Company; Bor-
den City Manufacturing Company Bar
naby Manufacturing Company; Chace,
Cornell, Conanicut, Davol, Durfee, Fan
River Mandatory, Flint Granite, King
Philip, Laurel Lake, Merchants Manu-
featuring Company, Mechanics, Meta
comet Manufacturing Company, Nara
gansett, Osborn, Pocasset Manufactur-
ing Company, Richard Borden Manufac-
turing Company, Sycamore Manufactur-
ing Company, Seaconnet, Shove, Staf-
ford, Tecunseh Troy G. and W. Manu-
factory, Union Cotton Manufacturing
Company, Wampanoag, Weetamee.
No sooner had the fact of the offer
by the English syndicate to purchase
the Fall River cotton mills been an
nomced than it become known that
another and much larger syndicate had
entered the field amd was busy through
New York man in arranging matters
preparatory to making larger offer
than That of the English people 1t
is stated that the capital or this new
concern is to be S135, 100000 at least
and the aim is to consolidate all the cot
ton mills III the country under one man
agement, the object being to reduce the
cost of production.
The New York man states that he
will confer tomorrow with the syndi-
cate members and within forty-eight
hours viii offer a bid in competition with
the English concern.
From present appearances it seems
that the situation may develop into
an auction sale, to all intents, Of fifty
million dollars worth of Fall River cot
ton industries to the highest bidder.
At present, however. the only bid in
evidence is that of the English syndi-
cate.
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LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAlES I'M NEWS AND (GyL LATON.

Petit Bleu, General Roget lodged the
questions of NJ. Demange who declared
that it had been altered after it left
Colonel Picquart's hands in order to
throw suspicion on Picquart. General
Roget merely replied that he did not
think this was so.
Generel Roget admitted that he had at
one time searched Esterhazy's house,
Esterhazy. ''One was likely to find any
thing anywhere" he explained and
Esterhazy was supposed at that time to
have had the "canaille de -
letter.
Roget said that Esterhazy had been
offered 100000 francs at one time to
assume the authorship of the bordereau.
Pressed for his source of information
witness said Esterhazy himself had said
so
M. Demange shrugged his shoulders
and the court room laughed.
Admitting" counsel then said, "that
Elsterhazy was the agent Of the Dreyfus
family and that ne had agreed to as
suma, as suggested, the prisoners guilt
how do you explain the fact that Ester
hazy, upon several occasions wrote
statements calculated to compromise the
case of Dreyfus.'
with Esterhazy," replied General
Roget lone can never be sure of any
thing (Laughter). "He is such an
extraordinary fellow, 7 do not know
what he. may be doing today nor what
he viii be doing tomorrow.
These statements of the General con
vulsed the court with laughter which
seemed TO irritate the witness who was
growing nervous under the searching
examination of the counsel
Turning to Dreyfus, General Roget
cried in Il loud voice:
Il know very we'll that if was ac-
cused of an act of treason which /
had not committed | should affirm
arguments with which to defend my
self. =
This evoked murmurs, but the Gene
raj shouted, why does he deny even the
most obvious things?"
NJ. Demange shrugged his shoulders
and calculated "Ah."
The prisoner, however rose and en-
phatically contradicted some of tine
Generals evidence He said he never
traced ON map any plan of construc-
ton or mobilization, nor either had any
knowledge of the details of those move
ments nor of the plan for the distribu-
ton of the various regiments through
out the departments.
Let u.s. added Dreyfus, understand
one another as to what is meant. as
sert that | did not know any of the de-
Continued on Sixth Page.)
tails or plans. In regard to the circum-
stances dwelt upon before You There was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
FROM LEGHoRN TO FRANCE.

Nice, France, Aug. lit is an
nounced that the United States cruiser
Olympia, now at Leghorn, will arrive at
Villefrance. August 22nd.
TO VISIT NEW YORK FIRST.
New York, Aug. 17-At today's meet
ing of the committee ON plan and scope
of the Dewey celebration, General But
terield read a cablegram from Admiral
Dewey which effectually sets at rest all
reports that the Admiral would first go
to Washington before the celebration i'm
his honor in New York
The message was as follows:
''Leghom, August 14th.
ITO General Butterfeld, New York:
Yours Of August 1st received. VIII
reach the lower bay without fail Friday,
September Doth. Ready for parade Sat
rrday morning.
(Signed9 DEWEY"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
ACT ON THE CRIME FIRST.
President Councils Advice to the Afro,
American League.

Huntsville. Ala, August NV. H.
Council colored, President of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College for
negroes at Normal, Ala, tonight wired
the following TO the President of the
Afro-Ameriean council in session at Chi
cago:
Il wish you profitable session and
hope the convention will not only dis
cuss and denounce lynching and other
crimes, but first take some action ana
recommend to the whole race some
course TO prove that we are not in
sympathy with crime but always ready
to uphold the law.
Second, call attention to the fact
that we are neglecting The proper edu-
cation and training fer our boys and
too many of them are becoming idlers
and criminals.
N9Third, set apart national negro
business men and labor day annually
and encourage all kinds OF busfness ana
indulstrial enterprises among the ne
groes."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
SIX PERSONS DROWNED
OCCUPANTS OF A CARRIAGE PRGCIPlTA.
TEDl4T0 THE RIVER.
The Hawser Of Ferry Boat they We're Board
ing Broke, and the Boat Swurg
from Beneath Them

Washington, Indiana, Aug. IA car.
riage containing six persons was preci.
pitated into White River last night as
it was being driven aboard a ferry boat
and all were drowned.
Ane dead are
MS. ALBERT HENSEL.
Four Hensel children.
MISS AMY DILLON.
The horse had just stepped aboard
the -erryboat when the hawser parted
and the boat swung out, dropping the
carriage with its occupants into the river
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
WAITS FROM THE OCEAN.

Pensacola, Fla, August 1T.-The
steamer Germ arrived here yesterday af-
terlloon with the crew Of three Norwe-
gian vessels who were wrecked in the
Carmhelle hurricane. There were about
forty-fve men. Those who did not ship
on other vessels from this port win be
sent home hy their respective consuls.
The Germ will later bring to Pensaco-
Ia the crews Of the Italian barks wreck
ed in the storm. One italian vessel
had been loaded for FIVE months but
her crew deserted and another one could
not be procured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
CLAY DENIES AN INTERVIEW.
1t was Said He Claimed There Would
l. u .-r-..l -. III

1t was Said He Claimed There Would
be a Republican Bolt.
Atlanta, Ga, August 17.-Senator A..
:. Clay, who was quoted In recent in
terview as saying that there would be
a bolt in the Republican party during
the next National campaign, denied the
authenticity of the interview today.
The first interview was 10 the effect
that the Republicans would put an anti
eXpansionist ticket in the field headed
by Boutwell, and supported by ex-Speak-
or Reed.
Senator Clay said today;
''Isspole to no one in Washington on
the subject. You can say for me that
the alleged interview from beginning to
end is untrue
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
THE LOSS ABOUT $4,000
McDIARMID'S LUMBER PLANT
WAS BURNED.
RED SPRINGS LUMBER co. LOST 4 CARS
The Atlantic Coast Line had Three Flats Burn
cd, Ltsta Water Tark and Had their
Track Damage, which
Delayed Trains.

Red Springs, y. c., Aug 1T.-(Spcciai)
There was a ten thousand dollar fire
here today caused by sparks. W. >
McDiarmid's lumber plant was burned.
The loss was $4,000, partially covered
by insurance.
The Red Springs Lumber Company
lost four cars, mach lumber, their freight
depot, etc. Loss 81 1000 not insured.
The A. G. l.. railroad lost three flat
cars and water tank. The damage tc
the track caused two hours delay OF
trains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
BRYAN TO TRAVEL AND SPEAK.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 17.-Colonel w.
j. Bryan, after day of rest at his
home. tomorrow begins short speech
making tour in Nebraska towns. lie
will attend the Democratic State con
vention at Omaha next Tuesday, going
from there soon after for speeches in
Missouri and later in Iowa. Mr.. Bryan
said he had no comment to make on
yesterdays conventions at Des Moines
and Lexington. He hopes to return to
Lincoln for good rest before opening
the campaign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
WILL REPORT ON THE PLAGUE

Washington, August H. Surgeon
Fairfax Irwin, of the Marine Hospital
Service. now in Europe, has been or
dered by Surgeon General Wyman to
proceed to Oporto and Lisbon and make
a report on the situation regarding the
bubonic plague, which has made it's APP
pearance in Portugal. Surgeon Heiser
ut Naples is watching matters in that
city. A large number of immigrants
for the United States depart from that
place. There is nothing new in the
yellow fever situation at the Hampton
Soldiers Home. This is the only place
now quarantined by the Government
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
NEGRO ASSAULTS rwo WHITES.
One Man Clubbed to Death, the Other
VIII Hardly Recover.

Macon, Ga, Aug. IA special to the
Telegraph from Bainbridge Ga, says:
"Jim Clark and William Love, two
prominent white farmers near there were
set upon by negro today while search
ing for their hogs in "a swamp. Clark
was dubbed to death and Love will
hardly recover. but was able to give the
negro's name as Noah McRae."
THE negro is being pursued
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
NEGRO HANGED BY A MOB.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. IA special from
Brantley, Ala, says:
Charles Hurt, negro, who attempted
TO assault Mrs. Stephen Battle, a wild
ow, near Brantley yesterday, was taken
from the Brantley Jail last night by
mon of 100 men and shot to death in
the woods half a mile away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
THE TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 17.-By an al
most unanimous vote, the delegates to
the International Typographical Union
today adopted a constitutional amend
ment. increasing the Unions regular
monthly dues ten cents per capita, the
increase OF reynue to so to the defense
fund. The action must be ratified by the
general membership.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
WISH THE CHAMBER REoPENED

Paris, Aug. I'm. Lasies, Anti
Semitic, deputy from the Condom dis
trict of the Gers, has consulted with
his colleagues of the National Defence
group at the Palais Bourbon, and has de-
cided to send a circular to all Deputies,
asking them to join in demand for the
re-onening of the Chamber Of Deputies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
vIGlLANc1A DOUBTLESS SAFE

Havana, Aug. 17.-The Ward Lime
steamer Vigilancia, from New York
August 9th for this port, now several
days overdue is believed to be safe. The
steamer Mexico, of the same line, pass
ed the Vigilancia in a gale Monday last
At that time the Vigilancia was hove to
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name, as the officer was designated by
him.
With the thirteen regiments already
called into service the ten ordered today
will make a total of 10000 in round
numbers, of the $4,000 volunteers au-
thorized.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
AN ATTACK on ANGELES.

The Insurgents Repulsed- Ditch
cd Locomotives Captured
Manila, Aug 17-6:15 p. m.-Eight
hundred insurgents attacked Angeles
this morning, but the Twelfth regiment
drove them into the mountains. Three
ditched locomotives were captured.
None Of the American troops was in
jured. The insurgent loss is not known.
Mr. G. T. Spencer of Kentucky, re-
porter Of the Manila Times was killed
yesterday during the fight at Angeles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
REED WILL RESIGN SHORTLY.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 17.-Hon. a. L.
Allen, Speaker Reeds private secretary,
said that Mr. Reed would resign in the
course of a few days, in time to allow
the special election to be called for No
vember.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
WITH RU1NoUs SLAUGHTER.
Venezuelan Insurgents Defeated by
Government Troops.

Washington, Aug. 17.-United States
Minister Russell at Caracas reports to
the State Department that the insurgent
factions in the State Of Los Andes, Ven
ezuela, under General Citriano Castro
were completely defeated by the Gov
ernment troops in a bloody battle which
lasted eighteen hours
The loss Of the insurgents is placed at
500 killed and wounded and that of the
Government at 300. This is the end Of
the disturbance in that section, which
is the only one affected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
ayHRDUE TRANSPORT ARRIVES.

Havana. Aug 17.-The United States
transport Burnside, which left New
York, August 9th for Matanzas. and
which was overdue at that port, arrived
there at noon today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-18
THE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 17.-Ward and
Davis won the National Tennis cham
piouship in doubles today. defeating
Ware and Sheldon, the 1898 champions.
6-4; Ga; G-3.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Chester V. Dolph passed through the
city yesterday enroute to his home in
Portland.
Martin Herman. Of the Point Adams
life saving station. was a visitor In
the city yesterday.
Assistant Burswick. Of the engineer
corps at Fl. Columbia, was In the city
yesterday on business.
seargent Beardsley and Private
Saunders. OF Fort Stevens. were visi-
tors in the city yesterday.
Mr. James ]. Kennedy formerly OF
company L. Second Oregon Volunteers,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. LIenen-
weber.
Mr. and Mrs. E. d. Mckee and Miss
Bell Mckee. who have been spending
the summer at Seaside. returned 10
their home in Portland yesterday
Stephen Glrard. Of HoquIam. Wash.
arrived in the city on last nights ex-
press and will be the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Megler during the regatta.
Mr.. and Mrs, H. r. Robertson and
Miss Susie Robertson arrived in the
city yesterday from Seattle. The party
spent the afternoon at Seaside and
Flavel. They viii remain in Astoria
for a few lays.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16


their rendition OF the overture 70
William Tell diseloses the fact that
the Instrument In their hands is oapa-
bic OF producing the most ditiieult OF
classics, MessrS, Forman and Hewlett
are undoubtedly kings OF the hanjN
The Robertson raft Is yet tied az
Flavel awaiting the arrival OF the tug
Relief which proceeded 10 the Sound
with ship In tow Mr. Robertson
says the raft lies easily az It's moor.
ings and could be held by a S.ineh line.
as the ebb tide holds II against the side
of the dock. Mr.. Robertson Is in no
hurry to send the raft TO sea and Is
content that II shall remain where It
is until ;he weather settles, The
/ Spreckels Company has the eontrac,
Of towing IL to the Golden Gate and
has guaranteed TO take Il to its desti-
nation safely, The raft Is the small.
est that has yet left the Columbia. II
contains nearly SOooOOo feet. board
measurement, made up principally OF
plllng. outside Of this, about 100 ship
spars complete the raft Mr. Robert
son says that since leaving the Colum-
bia river about a year ago. he has
built on the Sound fine logging road
FOR several miles into the woods ALI
though the shipment OF log RATS has
never met with favor by the general
sea-taring public. Mr., Robertson con-
templates locating here permanently.
although he will continue to do large
business from the Sound. He has
purchased his own steamer and does
his own towing, He says the Column
bia river affords better facilities for
the building OF log RATS than any
other port on the coast and he has
completed plans for building a large
wrecking boat to tow the RATS from
Stella to Oh the heads. where they
win be taken in charge by ocean tugs.
Mr.. Robertson recently purchased the
steam tug Miami in Portland and win
use her on the Sound in towing plling.
He says he has come here to stay, and.
although the business In which he Is
engaged has been repeatedly fought
both in the state legislature and pub
lie press, he does not feel discouraged,
The fight has been going on for Is
years-the year in which the drst raft
was shipped from the Columbia river
to san Francisco. There are many I'M
rrovements. Mr.. Robertson says, in
connection with his business which he
intends making around Stella and on
the Columbia. and the construction
OF raft piling win henceforth go on
without interruption.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
THE coLUMaIA-sHAMRocK RACE

The regatta cap adopted by the
Yacht Club Of New York is known as
the Columbia, named after the cup
defender; as usual Herman Wise with
his forethought succeeded in getting
the exclusive sale for the Columbia
regatta cap for Astoria.
1t is a regulation naval cap made of
Xxx white canvas, lined with sateen
to make It hold its shape; It has eye
let's on both sides and has leather
sweatband and peak instead Of paper
or cloth bands; 1t is a 50 cent cap,
mot how cheap but HOW GOOD" is
Herman Wlse's motto.
The only trouble is Mr.. Wise could
not get enough OF these caps.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

During the civil war, as well as in
our late war with Spain, diarrohea was
one Of the most troublesome diseases
the army had to contend with. In
many instances It became chronic and
the old soldiers still suffer from It. Mr..
David Taylor, Of Wind Ridge, Greene
Co., p, is one Of these. He uses Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy and says he never found any
thing that would give him such quick
relief It Is for sale by Charles Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM.

ERectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, to permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys, and liver to healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dlspel headaches, colds, or fevers,
use Syrup Of Figs, made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Harry FARMER TO VIM. c. Morton,
east half OF the northwest quarter
and southwest quarter OF the
northeast quarter. and southwest
east quarter Of northwest quarter.
section 10. township north,
range 6 west ..................S Sl0C
w. e. Morton to the Astoria COM
pany, east half OF northeast
quarter and southwest quarter OF
northwest quarter and southeast
quarter Of northwest quarter, Sec
tion 10, township north, range
3 west ......... ...................... 4Ol
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
TODAY AND NOT TOMORROW

Now is the time. Do not delay in
buying your foot wear, but come at
once and select what you want and
need. Style is combined with economy
at the Boston Shoe Co., 435 Commercial
street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16
SEE THE
GRAND PRIZE CAKE WALK
DON'T GO BAREFooTED.

When you can buy children's school
shoes at 75 cents, worth $3.50, at Bos.
ton Shoe Company, 1876 commercial
street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

Seaside and Gearhart tickets may be
purchased at the station tomorrow
morning. Children under ls years. 40
cents, adults, 50 cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

An immense assortment Of silk front
shirts. elegant patterns, price 7S cents,
worth si.2S at C. H. Cooper's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

Cold lunch. picked pigs feet oysters,
Sleeps tongue. etc, at the National
Cafe.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

in the police court yesterday Judge
Nelson had the usual number of cases
TO dispose OF. Drunkenness and fight
ing are the most serious crimes that
come before the court and all are
fishermen who have Just been paid for
their seasons work. S. E. Bell. charg-
ed with fighting, was the first case
called yesterday. II seems that Bell
was arrested in one Of the saloons N
the lower end OF town, and had inno-
Gently got into a fight with two half
breed fishermen. Bell told a straight
story Of the occurrence and his state
ment was corroborated by Policeman
Phillips, the arresting officer. Judge
Nelson dismissed the case and re-
turned the bail OF SO which Bell had
deposited. A. Mitchell and Frank
johnson, were fined IS and $40, respect
lively. the latter being charged with
being drunk and disorderly and the
former with simple drunkenness.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

one hundred dozen caps. regatta and
rowing club colors. at C. II. Cooper.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

The American ship Standard left up
In tow for Portland yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

There are indlsations OF nl-feeling
developing on Astor street 1t is as
serted that the new and handsome
concert hall. recently opened by
Charlie Wise, has operated to take
frOm the Griobler place known as the
Richmond, all ef its handsome ladies
and the larger portion OF its patronage.
Charley wise's resort is located at No,
sSs Astor street. II Is spacious and
attractive and was established at a
very Senerous expense on the part OF
its owner and manager, The one-sided
rivalry is a theme Of comment In the
locality in question.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

Russian baths, newly fitted up and con-
nected with city water system. Every
thing clean. Shower baths and private
apartments for ladies, corner Lincoln
and Alameda avenues. open Wednes-
days and Saturdays from to II p. m.
William Brenda, proprietor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-16

For many years science has studied
liquors Result the whole world uses
whiskey. 1t has proven the best slim
ulant and does not injure nerves and
tissues like coca wines and other drug
ged compounds. And Harper whiskey
is the ideal whiskey. Sold by Foard &
Stokes Co.. Astoria Oregon.