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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
MCLEAN AND MoRToNs VIEWS.
What they Think About tho Future of thu
Democratic Party.
CBy the Associated Press.)


New Orleans, Nov 8.-The Picayune has
received additional replies from leading
Democrats giving expressions with refer
ence to the future of the Democratic
party.
]. r. Mclean telegraphing from Wash
ngton, says:
1.-The Democratic party, notwithstand-
ing it has had to carry many isms,' and
that it has allowed the disappointed to
enlist under it's banner and at once be-
come active directors in the party, has
polled about 100000 votes. To say that
such an organization should be abandoned
or the devoted men of that party should
be dismissed or retired is poor policy and
will never meet with success. The cleo
ton has proven that the commercial in
terests of the country are paramount.
Whether the commercial instinct will sub
merge all others IS to be shown Bust
ness interests must be regarded and
values unmolested, but the general gov
eminent must not be forgotten. I be-
lieve as party we should remain quiet,
let the excitement pass away and later
consolidate the opposition to the other
party under conservative leaders, but not
under selfish personal politics that may
be labelled with the name of one man.
j. Sterling Morton, Nebraska City, says:
ITO be saved the Democratic party
should repent the crime of miscegena-
ton with Populists and Free Silver Re-
publicans. After that it should remove
Bryanarchy and all which that name po-
litically implies. Then it ought to nomi-
nate for the Presidency in 1904 some man
who has always held firmly for honest
money, for tariff for revenue only. for
a strict construction of the Constitution,
and for a conscientious enforcement of
The laws as interpreted by the courts
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ENGLISH CHEERS
FOR M'KlNLEYlSM
Continued From First Page.)

we should be glad to improve all the de-
rects of the War Office" he continued,
"and our utmost efforts will be devoted
to that task but 1 should rather depre-
cate any unnecessary examination into
what has occurred. You will not add to
the enthusiasm of your troops by so
DOING
He dilated upon the strengthened ties
between the mother country and the
colonies during the year and poked fun
at the delay consequent upon the Euro
pean concert when dealing with China.
1t was not appropriate for him, he de-
clared, to comment upon negotiations
while in progress, but he said he would
make an exception in the case of the
Anglo German compact.
This" he remarked, represents the
feelings Of most if not all the powers
allied. 1t is impossible to lay too much
emphasis upon the integrity of China and
the open door, and think it a matter of
great advantage that the powers should
have expressed themselves in favor of
these fundamental principles, for, if they
are achieved, the issue of the China prob
lem need not concern us very anxiously
He maintained earnestly that the idea
Of invading China with 'our scanty force, =
or of approaching the s,rupendous task
of governing China instead of leaving it
to be governed by the Chinese was
most dangerous.
Relapsing into pessimism, Lord Sails
bury admitted that the trend of recent
events has almost put an end to the hopes
Of the Russian Emperor and others who
took part in the peace conference at The
Hague. His extraordinary speech closed
with a fervid appeal to the people of
England to maintain their defenses in
such a perfect condition that 1--WE shall
not be exposed to any sudden interrupt
| tion of the peace upon which our pros
| perity depends"
1.-The supreme condition" exclaimed the
Premier, ''is that no reform no improve
ment, is of the slightest value unless Sc
curity against external interference is
obtained by putting our defences in such
position that no accident may happen
beyond our borders that shall make Sc
curity doubtful
The majority of Lord Salisbury's hear
ars believed that this warning, which was
delivered in his most impressive manner,
referred to the possibility of French an
tagonism.
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BILOXI FIRE SWEPT
Hundreds of People Made
Homeless by Flames.
The Fire Broke Out in a Saloon Where Me-
groes Were Playing Dice. Total
Less $500, 900.
(By die Associated Press. }

New Orleans, La, Nov. 9-Biloxi, Miss,
situated on the Mississippi Sound, sc
miles from New Orleans, was swept by a
terrific fire this morning, which destroy
ed upwards of hundreds of buildings and
rendered hundreds of people homeless
Biloxi is a town of 1000 people and a
we'll known summer resort for Mississip-
plans and Louisianaians and a winter
resort for Northern people. 1t has a
small fire department and contains many
frame buildings and the fire simply burn
ed until it had nothing further to feed on
1t broke out shortly after midnight in a
saloon near the Louisville and Nashville
depot where gang of negroes were play
ing dice, and after destroying the depot
swept through to the beach, distance
of several squares. No lives were lost
but many of the poorer people lost all
their possessions. The Catholic church.
school and convent two newspaper offices
and several fine brick stores were among
the buildings destroyed. The total loss
is estimated at $500, 900 with 1925, 900 OF
insurance The more important losers
we're as follows:
d. T. Dullins, dry goods, 100000; Or
leans Hotel, $4,000; Catholic Convent,
church and school, $4,000; Loosee & Com
oany, grocers, 100000; William Kennedy,
drug store, owned by l.. Lopez, $4,000;
twelve pieces of property owned by c.
Theobald & Son, $4,000; V. Schwan &
Company. 5000; Waverly Cottages,
S2 600
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DIVORCES SECURED BY FRAUD.
arrest of Woman and Two Men Who Fol-
lowed it as Business.
(By the Associated Press.)


New York, Nov. 9-Henry Zeimer, a
lawyer, and a man known as Frank Will
son, a cigar maker, were arrested today
on a charge of conspiracy to defeat and
obstruct the ends of Justice.
1t is alleged that in three separate
divorce cases Zeimer has appeared as
counsel for the plaintiff, and that Wilson,
who appeared under a different name in
each case, appeared as the principal wit
ness for the plaintiff and testified that
statutory cause for the divorce had been
committed by the defendant The two
men were held in $4,000 bail for trial
With the men there was arrested a
young woman who gives the name of
Mary Fl. Tompkins. She was committed
TO the House of Detention, where she will
be held as witness. The woman is said
by the detectives in the case to be a
professional correspondent" According
to the detectives persons were secured to
impersonate the defendants in certain di-
vorce actions, and in this way cases were
tried and settled without the real de-
PENDANT knowing of them until the hand
ing down of the decree. The police to-
night took into custody Mrs. Herrick, who
was suing her husband for absolute di-
vorce. The arrest was made on a war
rant issued by Recorder Golf.
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FEARED ITS EFFECT
O'DeII Asked I hatVanWyck' S
Reply be Held.
He Thought That It Would Imperi the Republi-
cans Chances If Given Out Before
the Election.
(By the Associated Press.)


New York, Nov. 9.-In connection with
the answer of Mayor Van Wyck to the
charges against him filed with Governor
Roosevelt regarding his alleged improper
connection with the American Ice Com
pany, the World today prints telegram
purporting to have been sent by B. B.
O'Dell, Chairman of the Republican State
committee, and nominee of the Republi-
can State convention, for Governor, to
Governor Roosevelt as follows:
September 26th, 1900
Theodore Roosevelt. Governor of New
York,
Cripple Creek. Colo.
"Nvire Attorney General Davies to be
sure not to give out to the reporters
the Van Wyck answer at this time. 1t
must be held until after the election is
over. This would imperil cur chances
and get us into useless wrangle.
have also wired Davies.
(Signed) 4 .'B. B. O'DELL."
In the letter of Attorney General Davies
to Governor Roosevelt, dated Octolf r
4th, communicating the answer of Mayor
Van Wyck the Attorney General says
1.-THE Mayor by his answer admits that
during his incumbency of the office he
has been the owner of shares of stock
in the American Ice Company. He also
admits that during the period in which
he was the owner of such stock the
American Ice Company had contracts with
the city for the sale of ice to various
departments of the city and fer the leas-
ing of docks belonging to the city. In my
opinion the owner of stock in the cor
poration is interested within the meaning
Of that word as employed in Section 533
of the Greater New York charter in a
contract between the corporation and the
city,
Further on in his letter to the Cover
nor the Attorney General says:
I'm order to justify the mayors re
moval l don't believe that it is necessary
TO establish case against him upon
which he could be convicted of crime I'M
der the provisions of Section 1888 above
referred to but l do believe there should
be clear and satisfactory evidence of his
moral guilt.
1T is of the utmost Importance that
no further proceedings should be taken
in this matter unless you are satisfied
that the charges can be sustained. The
mayor of the greatest city in America
should not be Inundated by being placed
upon trial upon charges which are ground
less or which cannot be proven. I'm
der all these circumstances and in view
of the fact that the charges are made
upon information and belief, and con-
sidering the great expense both to the
mayor and the State involved in such a
trial, / believe that before commits
sioner is appointed or any further pro-
ceedings taken in this matter you should
require the petitioners to place you in
possession of evidence which. standing
alone and undisputed, would justify the
removal of the mayor"
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French Dispatches From China.
(Bg the Associated Press.)

10y lAC <ASSOS1dlSu 1881
Paris, Nov. 9.-The Chinese yellow
book, which was distributed in Parliament
today, shows that early in March M
Delcasse, the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs, urging a combined naval demon
stration, in view of the agitation in China,
was opposed by a majority of the pow
ers, Lord Salisbury saying that in view
of the uncertainty it was preferable to
let the situation ripen, pointing out that
the Government of the United States had
already declared it would not participate
in a naval demonstration, which was
contrary to it's policy.
M. Cambon on June 9Th reported con-
versation with Secretary Hay who said
Minister Conger was only instructed to
do what was essential to protect Ameri-
can interests. Mr.. Conger did not de-
sire to amalgamate his action with tina
of the European powers.
The most interesting dispatch in the
book to Americans is the telegram which
NJ. Delcasse sent to the French Ambassa-
doris at Washington and st. Petersburg,
September 18th, as follows:
1.-THE Ambassador of the United States
at my reception yesterday was pleased
to recall that since the commencement
of affairs in China, France, Russia and
the United States have acted together
in perfect agreement. He believed that
this accord will be maintained and that
the United States will retire from Pel1in
on the saline conditions as France and
Russia. l told General Porter that the
manifestation of this continued accord
was calculated to influence the defnitive
resolutions of the other powers. Such
is the opinion of General Porter who
believes Japan will be the first to fol-
low the example,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
TREASURER OF DURHAM
Selection of Col W. T Blackwell by the City
Fathers.
(special to News and Observer. }


Durham, N. c., Nov. AT a meeting
of the Board of Aldermen in this city last
night. Col. w T. Blackwell, was elected
treasurer of the city of Durham, to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of the present treasurer, Paschall Luns-
ford which takes effect November both, he
having been elected by the Democratic
voters at the August election, as county
treasurer The board could not have
made a better selection.
John Perry, a white man, about As or
50 wears of age, is in very critical condi-
ton at the Centre warehouse on Parrish
street. DR.. T. T. Brooks, who is attend
ing him, says that he is paralyzed and has
congestion of the brain, brought on by the
excessive use of intoxicants. He is
thought to be dying at this writing.
Miss Minnie May, the 12-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Henry,
died at the home of her parents on Lee
street last night at about o'clock. Ty-
phoid fever and a complication of dis
eases was the cause of her death.
Yesterday afternoon in East Durham,
five trarnps who were rusticating in that
section, fell out among themselves and
one of the number shot at another three
times. After he found that his pistol was
mo good he threw it down and picked
I'D a rock and struck his companion on
the back of the head. The one who was
hit was running away when the rock
struck him. He never stopped running
until he found an officer and physician.
He explained that he had been shot in
the head and showed the wound on the
back of the head, which, he was certain
would cause his death.
An examination showed that it was only
a slight scalp wound made by the sharp
corner of the rock. In the meantime the
other tramp made his escape and up to
this writing has not been captured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
MAY CENSOR THE MAILS.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Recent develop
ments in the postal service in the Philip
pines are reported by Director General
of Posts Vaille in communications just
received by the Postoffice Department.
Regarding the censorship of the mails,
The director general says General Mac
Arthur is fully in accord with him in his
contention that postal censorship shall
be resorted to only in case of absolute
necessity. He says there has been and
will be no friction between the postal and
military authorities on this question. He
recognizes, however, that occasions may
arise where censorship is absolutely
necessary, and has given instructions that
officers of the postal service shall in
every way assist the military
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Chandler Answers Criticism
(By the Associated Press.)

Concord, N. H., Nov 9.-Senator Chand-
Ter tonight issued a defense against the
criticisms of Railroad Commissioner
Henry M. Putney. Senator Chandler gives
a full account of his persistent efforts to
secure in Congress new declaration that
international bimetallism is desirable.
He gives copies of two letters never
before made public. One is the letter OF
December 18th, 1896, from the committee
of the Senate caucus signed by Senators
Hoar, Chandler, Gear and Carter and
taken by Senator Wolcott, the Chairman
of the committee, to Mr.. Mckinley at
Canton. Mr.. McKinley's letter in reply
is dated December 2Sth and says:
81 am anxious to bring about an in
ternational agreement and carry out, if
possible, the pledge of our platform in
that behalf"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Results at Aqueduct.
lBy the Associated Press. ]

New York. Nov. 9.-Three favorites
won at Aqueduct today. Summary:
First, selling, 51s furlongs-Belle oil
Orleans, to 5, won; Lady Contrary to
1 and even, second; Blarney stone, to
third Time 1:12 1-5.
Second, Selling, / mile and 20 yards
Himself, IL to 10, won; Little Daisy, 5 to
1, and to s. second; The Golden Prince
2 to /, third. Time 1851 2-5
Third, selling, mile and 20 yards
Rochester, 8 to 2, won; Bette Gray, IL
to and even. second; Templar, 80 to l.
third. Time 1:49 As.
Fourth, mile and 20 yards-Charentus,
s to /, won; Greyfeld to and to /,
second; Herbert. to 1, third. Time 1870
Fifth, selling, furlongs-Minor Daily
2 to L. won; Nonpareil, to l and to l,
second; Velasquez. 5 to 2, third. Time,
1:19 2-5. Velasquez disqualified for foul
ing Schoolmaster. Schoolmaster, to l,
fourth.
Sixth, 1 mile and 20 yards-Charawind
7 to /, won; Angle, to and to g.
second; Leon Ferguson, 5 to l, third
Time 1:53
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
TWO BLACK BUCKS JAILED.
Uurhams New Fire Alarm System. Remark
able Freedom of the City From Fire.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, n. c.. Nov. 9.-Buck Davis and
Luther Kersey, two young negro bucks,
were tried this morning in the police
court in two cases charging them with
injury to property. In one case their
bonds were fixed at $25 each and in the
other at 500 EACH Failing to give bail
they were committed to jail to await their
trials at the January term of the Superior
court. These negroes went to the nome
Of Agnes feathers, colored, last night,
burst in the door with bar OF iron,
poured a tub of water through the
smashed-in door, cut down the clothes
line and did other devilment.
Not a single alarm OF fire was sent in
here during the month of October The
last alarm of fire of any consequence was
on the 9Th of August, when house on
Broadway was partially burned.
Work on the city fire alarm system has
been completed. The system is almost
entirely new, and is now in much bet
ter condition than when it was first put
in.
One hundred and thirty-one police war
rants were issued in this city during the
month of October The highest number for
any one offense was SO for drunkenness.
Fines and costs for the month amounted
TO s272.50, and the special taxes collected
footed up $46.10.
Ten deaths occurred in Durham during
the past month. Seven were white peo-
pie and three colored.
The trustees of the Durham Public Lib
rary will meet tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
National bank.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Federals swampe d 10 Porto Rico.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov 9.-The Secretary
of State has received a dispatch from
Governor Allen, of Porto Rico, announcing
shat the election passed off with entire
quiet and order. Fiftyeight thousand
votes were cast, nearly all Republican.
The Federals withdrew at the last mo-
ment and cast very few votes. Degetan,
Republican, was elected Commissioner.
Every member of the Legislature is Re-
publican The Legislature is to meet
on December 3rd
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THE JAIL HEsIEGED.
Sheriff Scott and Few Friends Holding it
Against an Armed Mob.
(By the Associated Press.)

Navsola, Texas, Nov. 9.-As a result of
the tragedy of Wednesday, in which three
men were killed at Anderson. excitement
runs high in that town. Sheriff Garrett
Scott and few friends are holding the
Jail against a crowd of armed citizens
numbering about 100. All business is re-
ported suspended at Anderson, and arm
ed men are hurrying there from the
country Serious trouble is feared.
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Report Of Paymaster General Kenney
(Bx the Associated Press.l

Washington, Nov 9.-The annual re-
port of Paymaster General Kenney, of
the Navy, deals in large figures He
shows that last year he spent so, $50 600
on account Of construction and purchase
Of ships; 1888, 900 for repairs to ships;
81. lis, 900 to keep ships in commission
including pay $1.5S9, 900 for the marine
corps, and $56,983 for the naval militia
The report sets forth the need of addi-
tional storehouses at Key West and
Norfolk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Motorman Win a Strike
(By the Associated Press

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 9.-The street car
strike in this city was settled tonight
and the men will return to work tomorrow
morning.
The motormen won, the company
granting all of the demands. The motor
men will also be allowed to sit while the
cars are in motion. The system has
been completely tied up since yesterday
morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
VIOLATES COMPACT OF 1886.
Tyler Writes to Governor of Maryland About
Punishment Of Oyster Pirates.
(By the Associated Press.

Richmond, Va, Nov. Ex-Governor Tay-
Ter has written to the Governor of Mary-
land relative to the arrest in October last
of Virginia oystermen in the Potomac
River and their punishment by the au-
thorities of the latter State, holding that
the action referred to is in violation OF
the compact of 1885 between the two
States, with respect to offences commit
ted in the Potomac He asks an in
vestigation at the hands of the Mary
land executive.
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SEVEN BURNED TO DEATH.
Collision of Two Express Trains Followed by
Explosion of Gas Reservoir.
(By the Associated Press.

Offenbach, Hesse, Nov. 1.-Two express
trains came into collision today between
this place and Frankfort ont the Main.
gas reservoir exploded. setting fire to the
wreckage and seven persons were burn
ed to death and four injured.
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Arrested For Embezzlement.
(Bv the Associated Press. J

Somerset, KY, Nov. George w. Wait
president, and R. G. Hall, cashier of the
Somerset Banking Company, were ar
rested today Hail was arrested on the
charge of embezzling $4,000, and Wait on
the charge of false swearing in making
the bank statement Both gave bail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Democ rats Close Run.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. 9.-The returns
from the Safe which are now practically
reduce the majority of Suther-
land Republican, over King, Democrat,
for Congress to less than 600. The re-
turns show that King ran considerably
ahead of the remainder of the Democratic
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Butler Reaches England.
(Bv the Associated Press

Southampton, Nov. General Butler
from Cape Town, reached the quay at
SOUTHAMPTON last evening at $50 o'clock
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"Be Strong in the
Battle of Life. !"

Happy IS the person thor
onghly prepared. by perfect
good health. TO gufn lfeS
battle. THIS condition comes
only gvith absolutely pare
blood. ODer 90 per cent. of
humanity are troubled 1vfh a
faint, inpurity or hanlor of
some Kind in the blood, qUhich
should be removed by Hood
Sarsapan[la, the best specific
for both SEXES and all ages.
A Good Tonic =" On general pra1-
cipies haze taken Hoods SarSaparala as
needed spring tonic. II is most
excellent medicine. Eakon Hammer.
Engineer, PottstoUn, Pa.
d6odJ SaJabasiM
EG.lI Il 8
Hoods pills cure liver ills the nonrritatng and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-10
Standard Oil Reaches 655.
(By De Agsociated Press.l

New York, Nov 9.-Standard Oil GER
tificates made a new high-wat mark to-
day, selling at 655.
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The fellow who takes offense is very
apt to return it.
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A rolling pin gathers no dough.
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Hoods pills cure liver Ills the non-irritating and
only catIartie to take with Hoods sarsaparilla.