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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-31
TOoN. GILMER AND OvERMAN.
Four Thousand People Hear Them at Windsor.
Francis D. Winston For Representative
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Windsor. n. c., May 30.-Four thous-
and people heard Toon, Gilmer and Over
man today. A procession of men and
ladies escorted the speakers. The Wind
sor naval reserves, Windsor junior re-
serves and the Edenton military company
were in the parade. Patriotic notices
were inscribed on banners and choir
sang patriotic songs.
The county convention re-nominated
the old ticket: Sheriff, T. c. Bond; Reg
ister of Deeds, II. j. Slade; Surveyor, w.
r. Raynor Commissioners, c. w.
Spruill j. H. Lawrence. G. l.. Mardre, 7.
S. Norheet and j. Wash MITCHELL Repre-
sentative. Francis d. Winston.
This was white mans gathering. Ex-
cursions brought people from the adjoin
ing counties. The speeches were of a
high order; the town was a bright scene
of flags and bunting; the business of the
town was entirely suspended and stores
closed. Bertie county will go Democratic
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disfranchise $4,000 negroes, and not a
single native white man.
He said the Amendment would be a
stimulus TO Ike cause Of education in
North Carolina; that young men would
be seized with an ambition TO learn to
read and write, and that parents would
be more interested in the education OF
their children.
The Republicans paid close attention
to The speech and we believe that much
good will result from this speech to the
Democratic party, and that quite num-
Der of votes will be gained for the Amend
ment.
He was frequently cheered during the
delivery of this speech There were
quite Il number of ladies present, and the
speech throughout was chaste and elo-
quent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-31
YELLED FOR THE NEXT GOVERNOR.
Aycock Captures Many Republicans Heart
in Ashe.

Especial to News and Observer
jefferson. y. G.. May 30.-CharleS
i. Aycock has come TO Ashe and gone.
He spoke at the county seat and at
Sutherland, the great Republican
stronghold. and he won the hearts
of the people Hon. w. {. Fields and
Hon. Samuel l.. Patterson also spoke.
Mr. Fields has the confidence of these
people and they believed his version
of the Amendment He made mas
terly argument.
At jefferson Mr.. Aycock was intro
duced by George u. Pell. who briefly
referred to his student life at the
University and ended with n challenge
for any man to point to spot or blem-
ish ON his private and public life.
The crowd that had gathered. the very
flower of the citizenship of the coun-
tx. listened with rapt attention. a
hundred or more Republicans were
present. and enjoyed his speech.
He charmed his hearers at ''effer-
son. but at Sutherland he made the
grandest speech that the writer mas
yet heard. Sutherland is the capital
Of Union Republicanism. Few DEM
ocrats have ever been given a crowd
of hearers there. Its citizens are the
weaIthiest Republican farmers IN
North Carolina. Nobody expected
Mr.. Aycocll 10 do any good. But he
literally took them captive.
Men and women wept, laughed. cheer
ed, and at the conclusion. about the
oldest Republican in the township
took the Aycock banner in his hand
and yelled for the next Governor.
The Democrats are not dead in Ashe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-31
MORE WARSH|PS
GATHER At TAKU
And the British Land Troops
at the Port.
MORE SHIPS EXPECTED
Troops Ordered to Guard the Lega-
tions at Pekin.
AMERICANS LAND WITH A MACHINE GUN
The Chinese Government Issues Sham Edict
Prohibiting the Boxers Organization.
Soldiers Openly Join Their Ranks
and Furnish Them Arms.
and Furnish Them Arms.
(By the Associated Press.l

Tien Tsin, May 30.-American, Brit
ish. Japanese, German. Italian, Rus
sian and French troops to the number
OF 100 each have been ordered to
guard their respective legations at
Pekin. but the Niceroy here will not
allow them to proceed hence TO Pel>in
on the railroad without the authority
of the Using Iii Yamen. One hun
dred and eight Americans with a ma
chine gun and field gun. landed here
last night amidst great enthusiasm on
the part of the residents. Five Rus
sian and one British warship have ar
rived at Taku. and the British are
now landing.
Other warships are hourly expected.
Three thousand Chinese troops from
Ju Tai are expected here today en-
route 10 Fang Tai.
There is a disposition here to be-
lieyc that the boxers will disDerse
before the foreign troops are ready
to act.
Tien Tsin is in no danger.
The Chinese refuse to allow Rus
sian troops to pass the Tallu forts.
EDICT AGAINST THE BOXERS.
London, May 30.-A special dispatch
from Shanghai dated today says:
Yesterday the Chinese Government
issued an edict prohibiting the box
ers" organization, under penalty of
death 1 he edict which was signed
by the Emperor, was couched in
cquiyocal terms and promulgated
really more as an excuse than in con-
demnatiOn Of the movement
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KILL FIVE AMERICANS.
Filipino Raiders Sweep Through San Miguel
de Mayumo Raining Lead
(By the Associated Press. J

Manila. May 31.--(5 A. NJ, Thursday
On Tuesday night the insurgents rushed
San Miguel de Mayumo, Province of Bull
acan, LuZon, garrisoned by three COM
panies Of the Thirty fourth volunteer IN
fantry.
They swept through the surprised town,
shooting right and left, killing five Amer
leans and wounding seven
Captain Charles ID. Roberts and two
privates are missing
No Filipino dead were discovered
$3.50 A. NJ, Thursday. San Miguel de
Mayumo is a few miles from Manila.
While a band under the escort of troops
of the Forty sixth infantry was moving
from llang TO Slang within twenty five
miles Of Manila it was attacked by lad
rones, three of the party being killed.
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THE BoERs ARE RETIRING FROM NATAL
Eildyard Occupies Utrecht and Clery Bombards
Laing's Mex.
(By the Associated Press }

London. May Gothic following
dispatch has been received at the
War Office from General Butler:
Newcastle. May 30.-The enemy
having formed a Iaager east of the
town at Dornberg, pressed my right
rear annoTingly. On May eth | di-
rected a force under liildyard, by
Woolsdrift and Utrecht. and another
under Lyttleton. by Schangadrift, ON
Dornberg. These movements have
caused the enemy at Dornberg 10 re-
tire north.
"HiIdyard is at Utrecht and the
town has surrendered. Clery is bonn
harding Laings Mex. The enemy
are much disheartened, and were
they not in such very strong posi-
tions | doubt it they would show
fight. The railway was opened to
Newcastle on May 2Sth."
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BATTLE WITH THE BOXERS.
The Imperial Troops Engaged. Result I'M
known Excitemant at Pekin Subsidies
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London May 31.-The Daily Mail has
received the following dated May 30th
from Tein Tsin:
Heavy fighting has taken place be-
tween the Imperial troops and the box
ers at Lai Shin Hi Sien, but the result
is not known here. Railway traffic at
Pekin has been resumed.
THE foreign settlement here is suff-
eiently protected by the American and
japanese troops which have been landed.
Consequently the excitement has abated."
ESCAPED FROM BOXERS IN BOATS
Tien Tsin. May 3O.-The rescue
party of Frenchmen and Germans re-
turned from Chang Hsin Tien this af-
ternoon. They confirm the report that
the besieged Belgians are now safe
III Pekin. They found several thous-
and .boZers" about the ruins Of In
Row Chiao and Chang Hsin Tien sta
tiops. The brigades have been dam
aged and the rolling stock destroyed
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The Forces Dismissed From the Forts
Around That City.
BRITISH ADVANCE GUARD APPROACHES
1t is Reported Half Way Between johannesburg
= !. and Pretoria. Hdyard Occupies Utrecht
in Natal. CIsry is Bombarding
laino's Mex,
Laing's Mex.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pretoria. May 30.-British officers
are now at Johannesburg debating
terms of surrender.
way between Johannesburg and Pre-
toria.
1t is reported that there is a force
also AT Iiatherly.
All the forces have been dismissed
from the forts around Pretoria.
President Kruger is now at Water
fallhoven.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
Will Send for a New Outfit.
los. MCD. FUNN

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. IA, 1900.
Mr.. EditOy:-Please allow me
to say something in behalf OF
this Division.
Since the old year passed out
and the New Year is in its stead,
we have done away with our old
determinations of handling mon
ev in ones and fves, but we are
handling it by tens and hum
nr2ds.
IfGod will help us as he has
always done we are going to
make the last year of the 10th
Century a record breaker for
ourselves and the Grand Foun-
tain.
Please inform the True Re-
formers of St. Louis, Mo. that
the True Reformers of the State
of Ohio will give them a chase
for general headquarters OF the
West in the Goth Annual Session.
The young business men OF
this city are bling aroused in be-
half of the True Reformers.
They say because you all have
had the support of the President
and vice President the flag here
shall net trail in the dust.
If the enemies of the Order tear
down our flag, we have men and
women here that will hold on to
the staff. We have a few little
kickers here but they don't
amount to much.
Some of them have said that
they would not join because the
Order was too much like a Trust
Company. 1 am very glad they
see it in that light, it is impossi
BILE for them to join the Trust
Companies of the white" they
ought not to miss an opportunt
tv to Join the only successful Ia:
| they have termed it) Negro Trust
Company.
Twill send for an outfit for {
new Fountain next week.
1 am yours in U. I. and {.
w. r. GRIFFIN.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
SmithVille Notes.

After long and painful illness.
borne with Christian fortitude, Mrs.
Sarah Hicks, widow of Mr.. Monroe
Hicks, aged 10 years, departed this
lite in the full triumph of conf
dence in God, on Saturday morn
ing, Jan. I3th, 500, at the cid
homestead, Smithville, Va. She
leaves seven sons, three daughters
and host Of sorrowing relatives
and friends to lament their loss.
Most of the children were scattered
in y ious parts of the country, but
the death of their dear mother sud-
denly summoned them home to take
the last look at her. The following
children were present at the funer-
al: Landon and Daisy from brakes
Branch, Simms. of Keysville, Jack,
of Richmond, James and Douglas,
of Baltimore, Junius, Milton and
Betty, of Smithville. Rosa, of
Petersburg was unable to attend on
account of sickness, but her hus-
band, Mr.. William Friend was pres
ent. 1t was a sad scene to see them
drive in the yard of the old home
stead. The force of the words,
"What is home without a mother"
could be keenly felt. They were
reluctant to enter when they used
to sing, Home, sweet, home, there
is no place like home" The sweet
ness had been removed by death.
She I'D been member of the Nor
riSc.R We Baptist Church for
me .pan twenty years. Rev.
Whitfield Clark, pastor of Messing
Ford Baptist Church, preached the
sermon from Rev. 22:2o, Even so,
come Lord Jesus" assisted by the
Rev. White, of Mt Zion A. M. E
Church and Rev. w. A. H. AL
bury, of Refuge Pre- sbyterian.
church. A very large concourse of
people followed the remains to the
grave, which was inferred along
side her husband.
Yours in U. T. and c.,
w. A. U. A.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
Manchester Letter.

Messrs. Granville Robinson and
Coleman Harris and Mrs. Anna B.
Young departed this life since our
last writing. We trust that our
loss is their gain.
There is a great deal of sickness
in our city, but we hope these aff1ic-
tions are but for a moment and will
work out far more an exceeding and
eternal weight of glory.
Messrs' Armstead Jordan, George
chatham, James Harrison, M'dmes.
Lucy Moon and M. A. Hughes are
on the sick list.
Joseph Booker and family OF
Philadelphia, Pa, are residing in
this city.
Chas. Johnson and DR.. P. M.
Briggs are in the city visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Chas. H. Greene left the city last
week for the Old North State. We
wish him a pleasant trip.
Last Sunday being beautiful
day, the several churches were well
attended and Our able divineS were
at their best.
The January meeting of the Man
chester and Chesterfield Sunday
school Union convened with the
First Baptist Church Sunday-school
on the 14th inst. and an excellent
program was rendered. Mrs. A
B. Proctor deserves much credit foi
the able manner in which she reac
her essay subject what wome1
lhave done" "Truly the hanc
that rocks the cradle is the han(
that rules the world.
We failed to mention the continu'
ed illness of James Lewis. We hop
for him a speedy recovery.
The attendance at the several ?
schools was decidedly increased lag
Sunday. May the good work coz
tinue. a.
Miss Zenobia Hobson is sonN
what indisposed.
Yours for success, n
M. E. HAL1
The reformer., 1900-01-27

rather give their money back to
the whites. Think seriously of the
matter friends, and remember that
the home is not confined entirely to
the aged of the brotherhood, but to
the aged of the entire race. / know
we all have done something toward
this great enterprise still there is a
great deal more for you to do.
What a JOY it would be to en-
tighten the heart of even one of the
old folks, some of whom go until
to-day with heavy hearts and hung
down heads on account of grief
caused by separation from their
children during the years of bond
age. Again in the erection of the
Old Folks Home we do not only
make joyful hearts of the old but
the young likewise might be bene-
fitted.
To have buildings we need men
and now is the chance for you to
get employment. Knowing of the
good that your little mites when
counted can do, l hope that each
and every one of us will from to-
night thiul: more seriously of the
matter and do better in the future
than you have done in the past
And should any of your white
brothers say to you what has the
Negro done in the way of finance
you should proudly lift your head
assume self Confident air and say
to them, William w. Browne, the
greatest colored fnarcier of the 10Th
century, at the same time enumer-
ating the seven different branches
of which he was the founder, and
then remember the Old Folks Home
which is the god sent of the organ
ization.
LILLE NAYLoR,
Sec. of Levy Fountain 65.
The reformer., 1900-01-27

which was special supplication to
the God of Battles to direct Alright
the law givers at Richmond, who
threaten to inflict upon us the pro-
visions of the infamous lin Crow
Car" measure. 1t was a most
solemn and impressive occasion.
Mrs. Ardelia Flood. Bonsack, Va.
and Mr.. 7. Evans Cunningham,
Wilmington, N. c., True Refor-
mers, are in the city.
Will write of Bristol and its ad-
vantages, her men of business, and
the progress of the work in next
letter.
With prayers for the success OF
our Grand Master and his Execu-
tive Council,
I am yours for the cause,
7. 7. HENRY.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
LILLE NAYLoR,
Sec. of Levy Fountain 65.
Mrs. Isabella Funn, a Venerable
Lady Passes Away at a
Ripe Age.

MIcHAUx, PowHATAN Co., VA,
January IS, 1000.
Mrs, Isabel Funn, wife of Mack
P. Funn died January 18th 3 O'Clock
a. m in full triumph of faith, after
immense suffering for seven years,
including twelve months during
which time she was helplessly pros
trated
The funeral was ably preached
by Rev. Robt. B. Burton and at
tended by large conCourse of peo-
pie Including white.
She was seventy-two years old
and had been a member of the church
FOR ffty-three years. Her over
whelming testimony measured ner
friends regarding her faith in God
and her hope of eternal life.
With christian resignation, we
moan the loss of faithful and low
ing wife and devoted mother.
Jos. MCD. FUNN.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
Only Two not Christians.
~
W. A. U. A.

We have been informed by
Miss Ida B. Logan, at one time
a clerk in the accountants de-
partment Grand Fountain u. o.
T. R., but now student at the
Shaw University, that they had
at that institution quite an elab-
crate emancipation exercises on
Jan. 1, 1900, at which time the
President of the institution
praised the work Of the Grand
Fountain U. o. T. K. in the
highest terms. She further speaks
encouragingly of the good re-
suit being accomplished for the
students at Shaw, intellectually,
morally and spiritually, as evi-
dence there are more than three
hundred students at Shaw, and
only two uneonverted persons
in this large number. Miss Lo-
gan was a jealous and painstak-
ing clerk while in the main office
of the Grand Fountain U. o. T.
r. and we predict for her a life OF
usefulness in the missionary
work.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
REV. W. L. TAYLOR, GRAND
WORTHY MASTER, IN
LYNCHBURG.
Public Meeting.

Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M.
accompanied by his private secre-
tary, Mr.. R. J. Kyles, arrived at
Lynchburg on the afternoon of the
9th inst.
The same night Union meeting
o. True Reformers was held at their
hall on 5th street. A large number
of the members of the order was
present and listened with great in
terest to the speeches delivered by
Rev. Taylor and Mr.. Kyles.
Rev. Taylor gave most encourag-
ing reports of the ever increasing
success of the organization.
His encouraging speech infused
new life in those which heard him.
The meeting having adjourned, the
speakers were agreeably surprised
by IN invitation to repair to anoth-
er room, where an elegant supper
patiently awaited their attention.
Needless to say all did the viands
ample justice.
The following night, Court Street
Baptist Church was the scene of a
large and attentive gathering. The
occasion was the assembly of those
interested in the work, success,
aims and purposes of the True Re-
formers. The large number of citi
zens present testified to the high es-
timation in which the organization
is held by the people of this com
munity. The pulpit was occupied
by Rev. w. L. Taylor. Mr., c. A.
Puryear, D C. of S. Div. and Mr..
R. J. Kyles. The speakers were
introduced by Mr.. w. S. Woodson,
chief of the Lynchburg Division.'
The first speaker of the evening
was Mr.. Kyles. He made a good
speech wherein he showed what
great things the order has done for
the Negro, particularly the young
Negro, as the order grows in power
and number. He said that the Ne
gro must make a place in the busi-
ness world; we must make posi-
tions for Our own young people.
He recited his own rise from the
Rosebud to the private secretary
ship to the Grand Worthy Master.
The next and last speaker was
Rev. W. L. Taylor. 1t can be said,
without exaggeration, tn at h S
speech was one of the ablest ever
delivered here. His presentation oi
The work, accomplished resu t s,
benefits, aims and purposes of the
order was simp ihasteriy.
The power of the speech is attest
ed by this fact; he spoke about two
hours and during all this time helc
the closest attention of the audi
ence. The interest was unfagins
from start to finish. AT the conclu
sion Rev. Taylor took the vote o
the house as to the impression made
and many desirable persons signi
fed their intention to join the or
der at an early date.
Having greatly benefited the or
der by his visit, Rev. Taylor accom-
panied by his private secretary Mr.
R. J. Kyles, left on the early morn
ing train for Richmond.
Yours for the success of the order
M. L. BUTLER,
Div. Sec.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
PRICE. 5CE'N
Y. M. c. A. Notes

The boys literary last j
was very interesting. r
by Charles Tinsley. Sel.e
Frank Bacchus, currqA
T. Hill, Jr., solo by FFeo.
eph Baker, duet JOSEPH tan
Joseph Ellis.
We are glad to welcdme
H. Peyton, after a long
Washington, D. G. 1t is ver
couraging to know that he
ceeding as the inspector
Richmond Beneficial. fnsnrais
We hope Prof. Peyton viii re.
with us long enough to delivi {
special address at our rooms.
The PRAYER meeting and r.
class were well attended last TuN
day night.
Members of the Tuesday nip!l
Bible class led quite surprise upcI
our General Secretary s. G. Bu,I
rell, by making his little daughhI
Hattie Augusta Burrell a gift ss
token of appreciation for b
Mother and father are very grs
full.
Friends are remembering !.
rooms in many ways. Through el
kindness of H. B. Burtwell, /
were presented with piano stck
which was very much needed. VI
thank Messrs. George, James, R
G. Carter and Master George y
Jackson for the Daily Times, ),
patch and Leader. ID III
The attendance to the e
tion on the Sunday schoo led
last Sunday was good. WeF to q
be glad to see you, come ans
Prof. Hovey.
The committee on alrpA nowl
work and street work, last -
reported that all the rsksti rskss =
good. 4tllS' t =
tSiSodrHer Thomas Skipwi
Sharon Baptist church pa7 4
boys last Sunday "a very plss
address, subject, "The Boy Icsusj
The open meeting for men la1
Sunday was well attended, subjecI
Follow me-" All took an ectis
part, special solo by w. II. Jo:;s
Young man who had been .xeaA%
for Christ while in jai',19ttcciA
M. c. A. about FIVE yeafihfris I
developed to be useful yway Z
he was present to this mee-33
said much to encourage us'o.sys
work of the Lord.
Prof. G. R. Hovey, Deah
Wayland College will explain
Sunday school lesson to-day S p
The boys will be addressed S
day 4 p, m. by Supt. Beverly.
men Sunday $50 p. M, solo Il
H. Singleton, duet by Presi
Clifton Cabel and w. II. j.
Free to all men.
The reformer., 1900-01-27
Farm Hands and Wood Cutters
Wanted.

Any man of color who under
stands agricultural industry, de-
string a position on a farm, may
secure one by applying to the
undersigned GOA N.Second street,
Richmond, Va.
Liberal wages andgood accom-
modations.
Also would be glad to secure a
number of hands to cut cord
wood, about six miles above
Richmond, on the r. F. & P. K
r.
T.AW TAYLOR,
The reformer., 1900-01-27
VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. JANUARY 21 1900.
EulOgy to William Washington
Browne.

Come thou poetic muse,
Put all my powers in use,
To write in cheerful numbers down;
The worth, through Gods own plan,
Which gave our race q man,
The sainted William W. Browne.
While in his boastful hours,
Stern bondage swayed his powers.
And eyed us with repugnant frown;
On GeOrgia's fertile ground,
A Negro child was found,
And christened William w. Browne.
In chains Of ignorance,
And insignihcance
He made no strange, uncertain sound;
He did not move the world,
For bonds around him curled,
And yet, twas William w. Browne.
Though welded to the sod,
His mind inspired by God,
Was not by cords OF serfdom bound
Whiel fast enclosed by night
he struggled for the Eight
Our worthy William w. Browne.
When granted liberty
He toiled incessantly,
To batter racial barriers down;
Though strange with all their might,
Did friend and foe unite
To combat William w. Browne.
Despite their stealthy art,
He strove with all his heart,
Improving each succeeding bound,
Contention proved in vain.
Or conducive to gain,
So prospered William w. Browne.
By schemes Of great reform
To last through years of storm,
He built stronghold of renown;
To us in worth in gold,
legacy untold,
Comes down from William W. Browne.
.s.--~
BY his inventive skill.
By his unswGr-yyi;;.ln,, will,
He won and wears heroic crown,
In public or at home
For centuries to come,
Well honor William W. Browne.
EDGAR G. THOMAS,
1888 Boyd Street, City.
W. M. Rose Fountain, 49,
The reformer., 1900-01-27
Olderdpwnz
EnN6 n

On Tuesday eve, the 16ti
8 O'Clock, Mr.. Alex. H.
down and Miss Margaret
were united in the holy
matrimony at Union Baptist I
1t has not been our, pleasures
ness a more impressive and
ful ceremony, as tha strs
Mendellsohn's wedding Mar
artistically played by MrU1i
Trotter the bride and groom, !
ed to their place before e, :
preceded by the ushefs, no
E. L. Thomas, Walter Frar
Edward L. MINES and =. Ra
The Episcopal ceremony was
formed, Rev. DR.. Townsend
ating, assisted by Rev. DR.. II
After the ceremony the bri@|
groom left amidst p lower
and congratuk-..O. a HA
friends, for Washington,
their future home.