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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
BRYAN WILL ATTEND.
The Stand the Democrats should TAX
in the National Campaign.

The Stand the Democrats should Take
in the National Campaign.
New York. March 22.-The Jefferson
banquet of the Chicago Platform Dem
ocrats of this city will take place ON the
night of April 10Th Colonel w. j.
Bryan has given positive assurances that
he will be present. 1t is expected that
he will make a notable speech, stating
the stand which he believes the Demo
cratic party should take in the national
campaign of next year. 1t is planned
TO have the labor unions take a very
prominent part in the dinner.
Eugene V. Debs, who is managing
the Bryan dinner, said tonight:
Some confusion has arisen over the
name of the dinner. 1t was decided at
first not to call il dinner of Chicago
Platform Democrats because of Cover
nor Pingree and others wh1 ere Republi-
cans. We arranged that matter III com
mittee all right, however, aud sent the
invitations in the name of the Chicago
Platform People.
I'VE have such financial backing that
we will be able to give dollar dinner
such as has never been held before. Ap-
plications have come from places in
Florida. Duluth and from Boston. l
wired to the Grand Central Palace as
soon as / heard from Mr.. Bryan tonight
and engaged it.
Because of the confusion no invita-
tions were sent to anybody but Mr..
Bryan. We have learned, however,
from Governor Pingree. Mr.. Altgeld and
Chairman Jones that they would come
any day after Aprn 18th.
Richard Croker said tonight:
Il don't care to say anything about
Mr.. Bryan's letter of declination. | am
sorry he cannot understand difference
of opinion As to the fact that he will
go to the one dollar dinner-well, | hope
he will help the cause of Democracy.
The more big dinners there are i'll New
York the better for the working pco-
pie
The promoters of the Bryan dinner
take it for granted that Governor Pin
gree will be one of the guests.
Ex-senator German, it is understood,
! will attend the Croker banquet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
STRANG LOSES THE CASE
AGAINST THE RICHMOND, PETERSBURG
AND CAROLINA RAILROAD.
Court Ruled the Alleged Contract is Vague
and Uncertain, and The Motion for
an Injunction Failed.
an Injunction allied

Richmond. Va, March 22-Judge Ed
trict Court, to-day rendered his decision
in the case of w. r. Strang, Jr., against
The Richmond Petersburg and Caro-
lima Railroad
Strang claimed that he had Il contract
with the railroad company TO build the
road and that he was 10 take pay for the
work in the bonds of The company: that
they violated the contract and gave the
work TO others. He secured temper
ary Injunction in this court to prevent
the company from disposing of its bonds
or transferring its contracts TO other
parties. The case came up on plea TO
perpetuate the INDUCTION, but was deci-
ded on the questions arising IN the de-
murrer to the bill, making it unnecessary
to pass upon the merits of the motion
for an injunction.
The court ruled that the alleged CON
tract is in many respects vague ana un-
certain 1t does not with any degree
Of certainty fix the point at which the
road is to begin or end or define the ex-
act route.
Unless the terms of the contract
sought to be enforced can be ascertained
with reasonable certainty court OF
equity ought not to enter upon its en-
forcement."
A decree was entered dismissing with
costs the bill of the complainant. and
as Il consequence the motion for the in
junction failed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
BEEF FROM VIII : NO EXTRACT
COULD Be BOILED.
Use of Chemicals in Preserving and
Diseased Cattle Slaughtered for Mar
ket-Mies' Charges Sustained.

the company was the maximum fit for
duty. Within six weeks three men died.
and although the records showed they
died from fever, witness said he knew
that the sickness from this meat was
what killed them.
Dr. John G. Burne of Chicago, who
was assistant surgeon of the Second
Illinois volunteers while the regiment VAS
at Jacksonville. stated that he had con
demned the refrigerator beef several
times before it left the wagon which
brought it. He had also returned some
of it to the cars, taking it back in wagons
and telling the agent of Swift X Com
pany that he could not use it. He had
refused the meat seven times in one
month on account of the bad odOr and
bad taste. The men complained bitterly
that they could not eat it.
Albert G.. MannS. the chemist of Ar
mour II Company. testified that large
number of chemicals were used in the
manufacturing department, but none in
the packing department except boraX and
boric acid which were used in packing
some goods for the foreign market. The
witness stated that the refrigerated
beef sent to the army was shipped in
the usual way, and that no chemicas
were used on it.
w. Clark Marshall said he had been Il
specialist in meat provisions since 1S4S,
although he had not been in any of the
establishments in seven or eight years.
please explain the nature and char
acter of your experience with reference
to canned meats, more particularly can
ned roast beef, so-called?" said Major
Lee.
Il have investigated and experimental
in the matter since 1S4S. The process of
canning meat to-day robs the meat of all
its nutrition. leaving nothing but fibre,
fat and gelatine in the can. ] consider it
entirely unfit for human food"
In reply to Major Lee the witness
stated that he knew where O'Malley's
slaughter house used to be located.
Also knew of herd of thirty or forty
condemned cattle being driven there for
slaughter. He saw some of these cattle
in city market the next day. He knew
of the carcasses going afterward to Il
canning establishment He would not
give the name of the concern unless the
firm denied it. The cattle had pleuro
pneumonia. This occurred Is months be-
fore Dr. Devoe took charge of the Bur
eau of Animal Industry at the stock
yards.
How long will canned roast beef
keep"
IF properly canned it will keep for
20 years.
The witness stated that the present
process robbed the meat of it's nutrition
and the sterilizing feature of it generated
a gas which tainted the meat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DA[ES M NEWS AMID CIRCULATION.
REPUBLICANS EN- MASQUE
TELLER DECLARES THE BELMONT FAC TON
ARE NOT DEMOCRATS.
Bryan Will be the Democratic Presidential
Nominee, and the Financial Ques-
ton viii be the Issue.

Cleveland, Ohio. March Ex-senator
II. NJ. Teller, of Colorado, was asked
here today, what, in his Judgment would
be the Democratic issue in the next
Presidential campaign.
Il think there is no doubt" replied
Senator Teller, that the Democratic
party will make the financial question
the issue"
WHO will be the Democratic Presiden-
tial nominee?"
Undoubtedly Mr.. Bryan will be the
choice of his party promptly replied
the Senator.
In regard to w. j. Bryan's controversy
with Perry Belmont, Senator Teller
said:
Il think Mr.. Bryan did exactly right
in taking the position he did. Those
fellows in that organization are not
Democrats. They are Republicans mas
querading under Democratic cOlOrs.
They opposed Mr.. Bryan's election in
1896 saying his election would endangeI
the nations welfare and he did perfect
ly right in declining to accept the invi-
tation.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
ALGER STARTS FOR CUBA.
He Will Study Conditions and Obtain
Some Rest.

Washington. March 22.-Secretary Al
ger and party Of friends left here to-
night for Savannah, Ga, on their way
to Cuba. They occupied special car
on the train leaving over the Southern
Railroad at 9:20 O'Clock which is sched-
uIed to reach Savannah about 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. At the latter
place the party will take the transport
ingalls,, in which the voyage to Havana
will be made. The Secretary's trip has
two objects in view-first, to familiarize
himself with existing conditions in Cuba
and second, to obtain a brief respite from
the routine Of Office duties. Whether the
trip will be extended beyond Havana
will depend entirely upon circumstances
that may hereafter develop. Those who
accompany the Secretary included the
following:
IA. 5. Smith, his business partner at
Detroit; a. NJ. Henry, his brother-in-law.
and III. G. Meredith, of Detroit; Major
George III. Hopkins, his military .aide;
Colonel w: ID. Mann and Victor l.. Ma
son, his private secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
SPONSORS AND MAIDS.
Only One of Each From Each Con
gressional District Desired.

Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-Honi John
b. Gordon has issued an order that only
one sponsor and one maid of honor from
each Congressional district shall be sent
to the next reunion of eXConfcderate
veterans at Charleston. The circular is
in response to resolution adopted at a
convention Of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy, held in Hot Springs,
ARK, November, 1898, requesting the
United Confederate Veterans to limit
the number of sponsors and maids Of
honor to one of each from each Stat and
Territory where there is camp of Unit
ed Confederate Veterans-because the
Confederate reunions have been of late
years an entertainment for the sponsors
and maids of honor instead of the vet
eranS"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23

New York, March 22.-The Journal
Manila correspondent cables today that
the address to the natives of the Philip
pine Islands. drafted by the American
commission in behalf of the United
States Government, and embodying the
views of the President, has been made
public After being translated into all
the native dialects it is TO be dlSseml-
mated throughout the archipelago.
The address assures the Filipinos of
the intention of the Americans to de-
yelop the powers of self government in
the people.
Ii explains that the United States has
assumed international obligations which
it must fulfill, and which make it re-
sponsible to the whole civilized world for
the stable government of the Philippines.
The commission, it is explaine is to
interpret to the natives the purposes and
intentions of the President toward them,
and also suggest the establishment, of
such government as shall suit the ca
pacity and requirements of the Filipinrs
and be consistent with the interests Of
the United States.
The protection of the United States
is not to be exercised i'll any spirit of
tyrrany or vengeance; but having de-
stroyed the Spanish power and accepted
the sovereignty of the islands. the
United States is bound to restCrs peace
in the Philippines.
To this end all insurgents are invited
to lay down their arms and place their
trust in the government that enamel
pated them from the oppression Of Span
ish rule.
The majority of the commissioners IN
cline toward giving the Filipinos o sort
Of tribal or provincial autonomy un-
der central government which shall be
military until a purely civil system Is
proved to be feasible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
BLOWN TO KINGDOM COME
THREE MEN KILLED BY DUPONT POWDER
MILLS EXPLOSION.
Several Explosions in Rapid Succession. Drying
House and Store pouseS in Ruins
Shock Felt for Miles.

Pennsgrove. y. j., March 22-Over
1890 pounds of Smokeless powder ex-
ploded to-day at the Il. /. Dupont
Powder Works at Carney Point, near
here and opposite Wilmington, Del. in
stantly killing three workmen and in
juring Il number of others slightly. The
dead are:
ISAAC LAYTON, aged 30 years, mar
red.
WM. FORD, aged 40, married.
JOHN MAGILL, aged 30, single
The cause of the accident has not
been determined, but it originated in one
of the drying houses where Layton was
at work. The shock of the explosion
shook the country for miles around, and
in this town heavy panes of glass were
broken. Across the Delaware river in
Wilmington, the noise of the explosion
was also heard. Immediately following
the first explosion came several other
distinct and nearly as loud explosions in
small store houses. Both the driving
house and the store houses were de
molished, and other small buildings about
the works were damaged. Frances &.
Dupont and his nephew were ut work in
the laboratory at the time of the explo-
sion and were slightly injured by pieces
of glass, but personally directed the care
of the other injured and the recovery OF
the dead
Layton and Ford were old employees
of the company, and Magill had been
working but Il short time
The works have been running on large
Government orders for smokeless
pOWderS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
SHERMAN AT SANTIAGO.
He Expects to Go on Board the Chicago
To-day.

Santiago de Cuba, March 22.-When
the Paris reached here yesterday, those
on board noticed that the flag flying from
Morro Castle at the entrance of the
harbor. was at half mast, and it was
inferred by the passengers that some i'm
portant parsonage was dead. Their sur
prise was great when told, on being
reached by tug, that report was cur
rent that Mr.. Sherman was dead.
Captain Leigh gave the signal office
at Guantanamo bad quarter of an
hour. The men on duty there explained
that they had received the alleged news
of Mr.. Sherman's death from the
French Cable Company, and, supposins
it to be correct, sent an official contirma-
ton, as they had no cause TO doubt the
authenticity of the report.
The announcement of Mr.. Sherman s
death obtained SO much credence here
that General Wood even had n cable dis
patch written asking the authorities gat
Washington for instructions as to the
special honors they were desirous of
paying to the remains of the distinguish
ed statesman, but before this message
was sent the Paris arrived here, and
eNeIyDouy WIS DIcdSeu " near MI. SUR
man was not dead, but was improving
in health.
Mr.. Sherman continues improving and
will be moved from his cabin on deck
this afternoon for an hour.
Mr.. Sherman's condition this evening
continues about the same. He rested
quite comfortably throughout the day,
and if anything is somewhat improved.
He expects to 60 on board the United
States cruiser Chicago Tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
THE POPE HAS A PAINTING FIT.

London. March 22.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
''The Pope is beginning to suffer from
depression. During the service ON Sun
day he asked one of his personal attend
ants how many in the congregation he
the attendant thought really rejoiced
in his recovery. Then he added despond-
entity. What mockery 1t ls-thls thanks
giving for my recovery. l shall not live
a week. Thes exclamation was follow
ed by prolonged and alarming fainting
fit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
BRYAN THE ASSEMBLY'S GUEST
Warns Farmers Against Corporations
Departs for Birmingham.

Nashville, Tenn, March 22.-Hon. w
J. Bryan was the guest of the General
Assembly of Tennessee today. The
crowd which visited the capitol for the
occasion was so large many were un-
able to gain admission.
Governor McAlillin presented MIR
Bryan, who spoke at some length. Cor
porations were referred to as the dan
gerous enemy of the farmer.
''Those who grind Il people," he said
''are those who have made their fortunes
dishonesty"
Legislative halls were not the places
to make political speech, he said. but
he could with propriety refer to the high
est Democracy which teaches man to re-
spect the rights of others.
In the afternoon Mr.. Bryan visited the
Tennessee Industrial School and tonight
left for Birmingham. In an interview he
said he would read the book Perry Bel
mont has sent him and would point olIt
some differences between the positions
he holds and those held by Thomas JEFF
ferson."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
.aGUINALDO MAKES THREATS
He Will March Into Manila in Twenty
DAYS. He Says.

Nnila, March 22-5 p. m.-While al,-
parently inactive since Sunday, really
the opposite has been the case with the
American forces. A reorganization en-
failing many changes has been in prog
ress since the abandonment of the flying
column General Wheatonis and Gen
eral Halls brigades have not been as
signed, .ut the Oregon regiment, the
Minnesota regiment and the Twenty
second regiment have been concentrated
at the camp on the Luneta. at the water
front, in readiness for immediate trans
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
THEIR HEADS CRUSHED IN
BED SLAT IN THE HANDS OF A MAD
. OEkeO MAN.
Jealousy Drove Him 10 the Deed.'.He Murdered
Both the Visitor at his Home
and His Wife.

Cumberland, Nd, March 22.-John
Jackson. of Lonaeoning, Md, and Mrs.
Charles Bowman were found dead in
the latter'S house at Douglas, W. Va,
today Their heads were crushed in by
blows from bed slat welded by the
woman's husband. Bowman was ar
rested. He says he found Jackson in his
house last night, and jealousy caused
him to commit the deed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
GENERAL GREELY EXPLAINS.

Signal Corps Not to Blame for the Story
of Sherman's Death.
Washington, March 22.-General A.
w. Greely. Chief of the Signal Corps,
tonight gave to the Associated Press the
following signed statement with refer
ence to the report that the signal officer
at Guantanamo had confirmed the re-
port of ex-Secretary Sherman's death.
"War Department.
Office Of Cnlef Signal Officer
Washington, March 22d.
To the Associated Press:
Captain Leigh telegrarhed me from
Santiago that the information regarding
Mr.. Sherman's alleged death came di-
rect from the representative of the
French Gable Company at Guantanam9
and that the responsibility of the signal
corps is limited to the telegraphic trans
mission of the story.
Yours truly
(Signed) "A. w. GREELI.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
WILL APPEAL THE CASE.
Interstate Commission Won't Give I'll
the Fight.

Washington, March 22-The Inter
State Commerce Commission will appeal
TO the United States Supreme Court
from the decision of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals at New Or
leans refusing an injunction against Of
Tending roads in the cases of the COM
mission against the Western and Attain
tic, in one case, and the Clyde Steamship
Company eft ais, in two others, involv-
ing freight rate determinations. 1t is
doubtful if the Supreme Court will take
up the appeal until its next session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
GO.BLED UP ALL BUT ONE.

The achoder Cigarette Company Sold
70 American Tobacco Company.
Baltimore. Nd, March 22-The NJ. s.
Pacholder Cigarette Company was to.
day sold to the American Tobacco Com
pany. The company made speciality
of the manufacture of all tobacco cigar
cites, and it is said is the last. bur one.
independent factory in the city 1t is
contemplated to enlarge the plant and
to increase the number of employees from
45O to about 900
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
Address 10 th8 F'ilipino8
EXPL AIMING THE POLICY OF THE
ADMINISTRATION.
We Must Restore Peace in the Islands
Trust Us and We Will Fit You
for Self Government.

portation when the plans of the military
leaders have been formulated.
Our troops are entrenched, and the
situation is practically unchanged The
enemy has refrained from making any
attacks recently, and it would appear
that the rebels are saving their aminu-
milton for Il decisive movement.
According to a prisoner captured by
our troops. Aguinaldo has announce
that he will personally conduct the re-
serves at Malolos and march into Ma
Mia within twenty days unless the AM
orleans withdraw in the meantime The
concentration of rebel forces in the Vi
cinity of Malahon gives color to the state
ment of the prisoner.
Auvices received from Cebu by coast
ing steamer say everything is quiet
there.
The United States transport Sherman
from New York on February Sd has ar
rived here. One child, two sailors and
two privates died on the voyage, and one
man was drowned in the Mediterranean.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
DYING OF GRANGRENE.
Hanover. Probably the Greatest Ameri
can Stallion.

Lexington. Ky, March 22.-HanOver,
probably the gr attest American stallion,
is dying here of gangrene. A meeting of
veterinary surgeons tomorrow will de-
eide whether or not the disease shall be
allowed to run its course. 1t IS more
than likely, however, that he will be
killed tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23

Little Rock, Ark. March 22.-A bll
prohibiting the manufacture, importa-
tion. sale or giving away of cigarettes or
cigarette paper to any person whomso-
ever. adult or minor, under penalty of
not less than $500 nor more than $4,000.
passed the House by two TO one majority
today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
BACK TO BROWNSVILLE.

Thomasville, Ga, March 22.-Pres;
dent Mckinley and Vice President Ho-
bart returned to the home of Senator
Hanna this evening much refreshed and
pleased with their trip to Jekyl Island.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
MILES ADDRESSES STUDENTS.
President Elliott Eulogizes the General
to a Sympathetic Audience.


Cambridge, Mass, March 22.-General
Miles addressed the students of Harvard
University in Sanders Theatre this after
noon under the auspices of the Harvard
Republican Club. The theatre was
crowded. and the students welcomed Gen
eral Miles and President Elliot With
deafening cheers.
General Miles remarks were entirely
impersonal and contained no reference
to the recent war or the controversy con-
cerning the War Department.
President Elliot, however, made an
impressive eulogy of the man. who. as
he said had shown the same courage
and fortitude under calumny and mis-
representation as he had shown in camp
and battle. President Elliott'S words
made Il great impression on the audi
ence. whose sympathy was plainly
manifested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
FIVE THOUSAND I..r.SH TROOPS
Reinforcments Reach Otis on the
Sherman.


Sherman.
Washington. March 22.-Additional
reinforcements reached General Otis
at Manila this morning, as indicated
by the receipt of a dispatch from Cen
eral Otis saying that the transport
Sherman had just arrived ith the
troops (Third infantry and four com
panies of the Seventeenth infantry un-
der command of Colonel Page) in good
condition. The .--.erman followed the
Grant through the Suez Canal and
preceded the transport Sheridan over
the same route The Sheridan is ex-
pocted to reach Manila in about two
weeks. These three vessels will add
about 5000 fresh troops OF the regular
army to the military forces in the Phil
ippines. and are expected to aid mate
rally i'm the plans which contemplate the
complete subjugation of the insurrection-
lists before the opening of the rainy sea-
son about the middle of April.
THE FIRST TENNESSEE.
Washington, March 22.-Friends of
the First Tennessee regiment having
lost track of its whereabouts the War
Department made inquiry of General
Otis. His reply is as follows:
Manila. March 21st.
''Adjutant General, Washington.
First Tennessee in Il'olo in good
condition. performing excellent work.
lSigned) Otis"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
THREE STEAMERS BURNED.
The Loss Was $4,000 Partially Cover
ed BY Insurance.

Columbus, Ga, March 22.-Three river
steamers, the Owens, Flint and Bay City,
were destroyed by fire to-day, together
with two barges. Loss $4,000, partially
covered by insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
CHINA REFUSES CONCESSION.

Rome, March 22.-It is understood
that the Chinese Minister has informed
the Italian Government that China alb
solutely refuses the demand of Italy for
a concession at San Nun Bay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-23
ar department..
Office of Cnef Signal Officer,
Washington. March 22d.
SETS IT'S HEEL ON CIGARETTES.

fSigned) "A. w. GREELi.'