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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
PRINT CLOTH MILLS COMBINE.
Much Uncertainty as to Any Such Com
bine Being Effected.

New York Sept. 2S.-The Tribune to-
morrow will say:
Much uncertainty prevails as to the
prospect for the combination of print
cloth mills. Two of the three syndicates
which, within the last few months have
been endeavoring to effect the consoli-
dation of the New England mills have
abandoned negotiations, but the one
represented by Nelson G.. Green, of this
city. is still in the field.
THE New England mill owners have
within the last few days renewed the
price agreement for the sale of their
output, but this agreement, which is
usually for six months, is this time to
run only to January 1st on which date it
is said Mr.. Green's options become ef-
fective. 1t is understood that the plans
Of the Green syndicate contemplate the
formation Of a great corporation, with Il
capital approaching $200,000000 to en-
brace all the print cloth mills both North
and South.
"Thomas Branch & Co., bankers of
Richmond, who have secured options on
a large number of important Southern
mills, have just made a contract with
a local syndicate, headed by Charles Il.
Flint, whereby the syndicate will furn-
ish all the capital necessary for the pur-
chase Of the mills, and their consolida-
tion into a company with d capital of
perhaps S100000,000. 1t was rqlmored
yesterday that this consolidation might
prove to be part of the general combina-
ton plan with which Mr.. Green's name
has heretofore been associated"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
THE COLUMBIA Is DoCKED.
Far More Thoroughbred i'll Appearance
Than the Shamrock.

New York, Sept 2S.-The Columbia
was docked ut the Brooklyn Navy Yard
this afternoon. She will probably re-
main there until Monday, the day preced-
ing the first of the series of races for the
.Nmerica's cup, during which period every
art known to the builder, rigger and sal
maker will be employed in getting the
craft in the best possible trim for the
contest.
The contrast between the lines of the
Shamrock and the Columbia are very
marked In the FORMER one cam see a
big bulky craft dependant upon IL great
or spread Of canvas for superiority III
srst.7i. while the latter has the thorough
fred appearance that comes with finer
hines and Il more slender hull.
The Columbia was viewed from all
sides by admiring hundreds, most OF
whCm had also seen the Shamrock III
the dry dock, and ninety-mine out OF
every hundred were of the opinion that
the American boat was far more racer
I'm looks than the cup challenger. Even
the English and Scotch writers sent
across to report the cup races admitted
THAT the Columbia was the better look
inc craft Of the two, but they hope for
heavy breezes so THAT the Shamrock can
make her best showing.
The Columbia looks like big fin
keel. Her lead is thickest and deepest
well forward on the keel so as to be
directly under the center of effort, while
ON the Shamrock the lead is beamiest
amidships The American boat is cut
away forward much more than the Irish
cutter, and has a longer oyerhang aft.
The formers lead keel is about seven
feet shorter at the bottom than the
latter's, which accounts for her superior
ouickness in stays.
Captain Philip Ellsworth, who de-
signed the Atlantic, saw the Columbia.
He said he believed the Columbia
would defeat the Shamrock, but thought
that the Irish craft would prove as
good as the American at every point
Of sailing except in windward work.
Said he;
Build a boat with a hull like the
Columbia's, put on a keel like the old
America's,s cut down the sail and I'll
bet she would defeat the Columbia
hands down."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
A LYNCHING IN CUBA.
Also the Chasing and Beating of an
Editor by a Mob.

Havana, Sept 2S.-Senor Sanchez,
who was Secretary of the Municipal
Court in Union de Reyes, Province o.
Santa Clara. and formally guerilla,
was lynched yesterday. The perperra-
tors are not known to the authorities.
Sanchez, who was shot to death, had
the reputation of having committed
many crimes during the war.
Senor Canizo, editor or the Eco de
Espanol at Matanzas, was recently
chased and beaten by mob. The police
rescued him and took him to The police
station for safety. The people Of Ma
tanzas assert that many letters have
been received from San Antonia de-
nouncing Canizo as Spanish butch
err"
The detectives here have recently
made several seizures of small quantities
of arms in private houses.
Governor General Brooke has ordered
all the telegraph lines formerly under
the control of the Spanish Government
to take instructions from he United
States signal corps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
LIVES LOST BY THE FLOODS.

Calcutta, Sept. 2S.-Gdeutenant Gov
ernor Sir John Woodbun announced
to the council yesterday that four hun-
dred lives were lost through the floods at
Darjeeling, capital Of the district of that
name, in addition to those drowned on
the plains.
A huge landslip below Mt. Mary's
Seminary destroyed the railroad bridge
and completely blocked the road. \
breach thirty yards wide has been made.
and the rails are hanging in the air. 1t
is thought the break cannot be repaired
within thirty days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
TO SHUT OUT JAPS' PEANUTS.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. 2S.--A cir
cular letter is being framed by several
Of the large wholesale nut merchants in
San Francisco to be circulated among
the sellers and growers in California,
Virginia and other peanut raising
States, asking signatures to the petit
tion to Congress to raise the tariff on
peanuts from the half-cent duty to at
least cents.
The object is to shut out Japanese
peanuts which are largely imported and
can be sold at much less than the do
nestle product
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
FLORIDA MILL HANDS STRIKE.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 2S.-The mill
hands at Pine Barren, Florida, $50 in
number, have gone out on strike The
strikers were recently organized with
those in Santa Rosa county, who are
also out. The mills in Milton and
Bagdad are unable to resume operations,
but the differences at Bagdad have
about reached an amicable adjustment.
Pine Barren is about thirty miles north
of Pensacola on the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
KILLED IN A PRIZE FIGHT.

Grass Valley, Cal, Sept. 2S.--As a re-
suit of prize fight held here last night
between Jim Pendergast, of Sacramento,
and Charles Hoskins, of this place, the
latter is dead. Hoskins was knocked
out in the tenth round, and although
physicians worked upon the PROSTATE
man all night they could mot save his
life.
The referee, Pendergast and all the
seconds were placed under arrest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
BUILDERS OF THE KEARsARGE.
They Are Congratulated by the Navy
Department

Washington, Sept. 28.-The Naval
Inspection Board has returned from the
trial trip of the Kearsarge, and is pre-
pairing the final report. 1t win show
that allowing for tidal and wind correc-
tions, the big battleship made an aver
age speed for the four hours of the
trial of 1876 knots. The ship is said
to be remarkably steady, strong of con-
struction and easy, while she responds
to her rudder quickly and accurately.
The Navy Department has sent n
congratulatory letter to the Newport
News Shipbuilding Company on this per-
formance of the ship, and in reply has
received a letter stating that her build
ers regard the Kearsarge as a 17h
knot ship, capable of doing even better
than that.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
CHARGE AGAINST SECRETARY.
Officer of Eworth League Accused Of
Accepting Bribe.

Elmira, \. Y, Sept 2S.-At the ses-
sion of the Central New York NJ Il.
Conference here today, resolutions were
offered by Rev. ID. NJ. Youngs. of Tru-
mansburg, requesting the resignation of
the general secretary of the Epworth
League, Rev. T.. a. Shell, of Chicago
because he is alleged to have accepted
$1,000 from Il book publishing firm for
giving to it the contract for printing an
Epworth League hymn book The resO-
luton was referred to the Epworth
League Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
"A SWORD AWAITS BRUMBY.

Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 2S.--The committee
of citizens which has in charge the ar
rangements for a public reception to
Flag Lieutenant Brllmby, of the Olym-
pia, have communicated with him, and
as soon as he names time to be here,
preparations for the presentation of the
sword from the people Of Georgia, his
native State, will be made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
TRIAL OF JAUDENES.

Madrid. Sept 2S-The trial by court
martial began today of General Jau-
denes, who succeeded Governor Gene
raj Augustin as Spain's chief represcn-
tative in the Philippines, afIcr Angus
tins precipitate departure, and who sub
sequently surrendered Manila 10 the
combined forces of Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt. The testimony OF
Generals Noet and Tejeiro was taken
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
JULIA MORRISON INDICTED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept 2S.-MiSs
Julia Morrison, the actress, was indict-
ed today by the grand jury fer the mnlr-
der of Frank Leiden, or Fred Leiden-
heimer, of the "AIr. Plaster of Paris"
Company Mt the opera house i'm this city
triday evening. September 22nd. George
j. ANTI, of New Orleans, brotaegin-aw
of Leiden appears ON the court papers
as prosecutor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
FOR REEDS VACANT SEAT.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 2S.-The Demo
Gratis of the First Maine Congressional
district today nominated Luther r..
Mckinney, Of Bridgeport, for the seat
made vacant by the resignation OF
Thomas B. Reed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
RYAN TOO ILL TO FIGHT.

Denver, Colo, Sept 2S.-Tommy
Ryan is i'll in this city and he announced
today he would be unable to fight Joe
Choynski and Jack Root in Chicago next
week. He has also cancelled his match
with Jack McDonough for Friday night
in this city,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
THE CABINET WILL RESIGN.
Irreconcilable Differences Regarding
Plans for National Defence.

Madrid Sept 2S-The Spanish Cab
met will resign tomorrow as the result
Of irreconcilable differences among the
Ministers regarding proposals for ma
tional defences.
This decision was taken at the Cab
met council tonight. The chief subject
under consideration was the scheme of
the Minister of War Lieutenant General
= olavieja. for an extraordinary credit
to he used in increasing and strengthen
ing frontier Notifications.
The Minister of Finance, Senior Villa
verde, was alnable to agree with the sug-
gestions of General Polayieja, and a
Va nisterial crisis followed
The Premier, Senior Silvela, viii there
fore go tomorrow to San Sebastian tn
place the resignation of the entire Cab
met in the hands of the Queen Regent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
RAPID TRANSIT KILLS TWO.

New York, Sept. 2S-A Brooklyn
Rapid Transit train on the Coney Island
road ran into a trolley car at Gravesend
and Foster avenue, Brooklyn, today.
Two persons were killed and number
of others injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
HANNA DENIES TT.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. Ex-senator
Hanna denies with emphasis the report
that he will resign the chairmanship Of
the National Republican Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-29
THIRTY-NINE NEW CASES.

Key West, Fla, Sept. 2S.-Ihere were
thirty-nine new cases of yellow fever
reported today and one death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
DECLINES TO BUILD.
Washington. Alexandria and Mt. YER
non II. II. Abandons Il Project.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
GLENCARLYN. Va. April y. 1890

SPECIAL correspondence OF Inc Evening Star.
CLENCARLYN, Va, April ~, 1899.
The action of the directors of the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Rail-
way Company. at their recent meeting IN
Philadelphia, declining to undertake the
task of constructing an electric road from
Arlington Junction, on the main line near
the Long bridge, TO Fairfax Court House
via Glencarlyn and Falls Church, is an
nounced and is the source Of much dsap-
pointment throughout this section.
Early recognition of the value and ne
CesSity of better transportation facilities
has led many prominent residents of bot
counties Observation-Disclosures and Fair
fax-to take steps in the direction of ac-
Complishing this desired end, and an offer
was made several weeks ago by Mr.. Joseph
E. Willard of Fairfax Court House to sub
scribe SO 900 to the corporation construct
ing an electric line to that town, it being
understood that both Glencarlyn and Falls
Church should be included on the line of
the road. This offer, 1t IS stated was made
with especial reference to a proposition
then being considered by the Mt. Vernon
company, but in view of the recent unfa-
vorable action of that road, 1t remains open
under certain conditions to new enterprises
Other offers of substantial assistance have
been made by Gen. Samuel S. Burdett of
Giencarlyn to the amount of $500; eX-Sen-
atOr John b. Henderson, $500, and the Glen
carlyn Cooperative Syndicate Association
$1,000.
At a recent special meeting of the Glen
carlyn Syndicate Association, held at Cur
It's Hall, communication was considered
from the Mt. Vernon company asking infor-
nation as to special inducements which
might be obtained from the Giencarlyn or
ganization. President Burdett occupied the
chair and William NJ. Backus acted as Sec
rotary during the meeting. Nearly the en-
tire stock of the organization was repre-
sentcd and practically unanimous action
was finally secured.
nnSf1 nr1f
ment was reached and an appropriation al
lowed conditonally, of $1,000 a cash SUBJ
scriptOn to the corporation building an
electric line which will pass through Glen
carlyn as proposed Other concessions
such as right of way and gift of land re-
quired for purposes of a railroad. 1t was
stated, would probably be granted at the
proper time.
Some informal discussion of the route to
be followed and other matters pertaining
to the suggested enterprise followed, after
which an adjournment was taken until May
so next, when the annual meeting Of the
association will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
COmmissiOners' Orders.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That A. II. Horton be appointed chain
man In the engineer department at 81 % per
day.
That alleys in block 10, Bloomingdale. be
paved under the assessment system with
vitrified or asphalt block at an estimated
cost of s.. 400.
That water main be laid in Connecticut
avenue extended between Grant road and
Chevy Chase Circle at an estimated cost of
81 900.
That f. Kinney Lowe chairman in the
division of street extensions at S225 Der
day. Is transferred to position of inspector
IN the electrical department at 81 per day.
That the following work be done under
the permit SYSTEM Lay cement sidewalk
and set new curb in front of No 1920 New
hampshire avenue northwest at an esti-
mated cost of 800. Lay vitrifed block
driveway front of entrance to coal yard on
9th street southeast near G street at an
estimated cost of $'4. Lay cement sidewalk
on the north side of Lydecker avenue from
Holmead avenue eastward at an estimated
cost of $50 Construct sewer in Oak street
westward from a point 105 feet west of the
sewer in Center street, al an estimated cost
Of SIC. That sewer be constructed In Oak
street from Center street westward at an
estimated cost of $1Gi, chargeable to the
current appropriation for suburban sewers
That upon the prompt payment of the prin
cipal of the assessment for water main
against the west forty feet of lot 4, square
1868, the penalties and interests be remit
ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
BUSY TIMES IN ALASKA
Report of BIoedshed on the Bound,rx
Without BASIS

Mr. George a. Bracket, who has lust ar
rived here from Skaguay Alaska, said to-
day there would be l, 800 STAMP mills in
operation at Treadwell and in the vicinity
of Juneau by July l. The lowest estimate
OF the gold output from the Dawson conn
try this spring is SO 100000. and it is i'm
possible to tell definitely what the OUTPUT
from the Allan and Porcupine countries
VIII be, though probably heavy.
There is no boom in Alaska" he 70
marked but there is steady and very
substantial development to a degree that
Will astonish people in the future.
There is nothing being done now on
either side of the international line that
Will bring on a conflict, and the story
brought down saying there had been blood
shed in a collision between the Canadian
mounted police and American miners in the
Porcupine country had no foundation.
There has been some feeling in the past
especially as TO customs, but the trouble
has been amicably adjusted. The police
have been simply carrying out the orders
OF their home government, and the Ottawa
authorities now, l understand have issued
orders satisfactory to OUR people. The peo-
pie on both sides are disposed to await the
action of the joint high commission though
the sentiment against any concession of
territory TO Great Britain is unanimous"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
A Shrewd Speculation.
PLEADS GUILTY.
Sandy James Sent to Penitentiary for
Ten Years.


Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FORT MYER HEIGHTS, Va, April %.
The case of Sandy James, charged jointly
with Lee Gaskins of attempted train
wrecking on the Arlington and Falls
Church electric railway, came up in the
Alexandria county court today. Court con-
vened promptly at 10 O'clock and a jury
was secured by the selection of the follow
ing: F. G. Schutt, R. A. McElhany, James
Reynolds, Oscar Daniels, ]. N Garrison
George Petit, James H. Howard, John
H. Goings, Charles A. Traught Charles E
Beach, William c. Shipman and John Nor
rlson.
During the opening proceedings Attorney
Flanagan, representing James, after a con-
ference with his client, asked leave to change
the plea of the defense to guilty. with the
understanding that a second Indictment
along the lil.e of the railroad be nolle
pr ossed. Assistant Commonwealth Attor-
ney Carlin acquiesced in this arrangement
and at the direction of the court an order
was entered accordingly James was there
upon sentenced to the penitentiary for a
term of ten years
In the case of Lee Gaskins. similarly in
first charge, the prosecution also agreed to
dismissal of the second Indictment
charging stone throwing.
A brief recess was taken to allow counsel
time for consideration. it being understoo
that the case of John Boldin, also charged
with attempted train wrecking, would be
heard Immediately. After court convened
the case was set for Friday next at 10
o. clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
IN HIS OWN BEHALF.
James Powell. on Trial. Tells Story
of Lees Death.

The feature of greatest interest today in
connection with the trial in Criminal Court
No. / of James Powell colored. for the muir
der of Patrick Lee, was the appearance of
the defendant on the witness stand.
PCWells version of the alleged murder and
the incidents that led to If is, in substance,
that during the dance at the o street
armory hall, he, by accident, stepped on
one of Lees feet He asked the latter s
pardon, but Lee declined to accept the prof
fered apology. On the contrary he gave ut
terance to threats that betokened no good
to Powell. Later in the evening he was
told by friend that Lee had repeated the
threats, adding that he intended to lay
for Powell outside the hall and do him up
Powell, so he testified, left the hall about
midnight alone, and proceeded to the cor
ner of 9TH and o streets, where he found a
friend and the latters wife. The couple
Were quarreling. Powell admonished them
not to make so much noise, and then walk
ed up 9TH street. Midway between o and
streets he came upon man named Dean,
crOuching in a doorway. Close by he OBJ
served Lee and John Lewis Without warn
Ing Dean approached and struck Powell
several times in the face. Powell called
loudly for help. Lee and Lewis thereupon
dashed at him. Powell jumped back, and
as he did so he noticed a knife in Lees
hand. Standing in fear of his life he drew
his penknife and struck at Lee. Hearing
Lee cry I'm cut" Powell became frighten-
ed and ran off
He went to his home, he said, changed
his clothes, met Fantroy and they proceed
ed to Benning. The next day the pair went
to the residence of an aunt of Powell, and
afterward proceeded to Silver Spring, near
which place he was placed under arrest.
Powell admitted that at first he denied
that he had cut Lee. He was frightened.
he said, and did not know what to do or
say: The defendant was emphatic in his
declaration that he acted solely in self
defense
Among the other witnesses placed on the
stand today by the defense was woman,
who testified that, standing at the corner Of
18th and o streets, she heard Powell call for
help. The government called several wit
nesses in rebuttal and recess was then
taken.
After recess the government closed its
evidence in rehuttal, and more than an
hour was then devoted to the consideration
of the instructions counsel desired the court
to give the jury. Shortly before 2:30 o'clock
Assistant District Attorney Shllington be-
gan his address to the twelve men who are
t. decide POWell's fate.
1t is not thought the trial will be con-
cluded this afternoon. The case will in all
probability be given to jury tomorrow
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
ADMIRAL. kAITZ'S LETTER.
Thought Likely to Injure Relations
with Germany.

The publication in yesterdays Star OF Adj
niral Kautz's letter referring 10 his posi-
zion nj Samoa caused some CONSERVATION
at the Navy and STATE Departments at hrst
reading. bur there was soon exhibited a dis
position 70 minimize the affair. because 1t
was clearly apparent that the letter was
nothing more than a strictly private COM
rnuniczr,inn passing between members Of
the same family Nevertheless, coming as
fl does close upon Captain Coghlan's indis-
erection. and following the publication of
Judge Chambers letter TO his brother crit
tcis;ug the Germans in Samoa. the opinion
was held that Admiral Kautz's letter could
not have other than a harmful effect upon
the relations between the United States and
Germany.
The letter was brought to the attention
of the President and some sort of a re-
miudcr may be sent to the officer to be more
careful in his correspondence. No orders
have been issued to the Philadelphia 10
leave Samoa.
In official German quarters the letter was
not treated very seriously, and there was
no indication that the German authorizes
would take cogniZauce Of il. The spirit Of
fun in the letter appealed TO some of the
diplomatic officials. who laughed heartily
over kautz's description OF himself as boss
of the ranch and of the young kings
makeup, and these amusing features large
ly offset any irritation which might have