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istered and can vote, that more than
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voters are shut out and that only 81
per cent. of the negroes or about one
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THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.

That Article VI. of the Constitu-
uon OF North Carolina be, and the
same Is hereby abrogated and in lieu
thereof shall be substituted the fol-
lowing article of said Constitution
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The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
TO sMOOTH THE SEA UNDER A NET.
An Italians Invention for the Pro ectisn
Of shipping.
From the chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Baron Alessa nIrO. Of Palermo, Sicily
who for some years east has had his resi-
dence in Paris, holds theory that II
crust IS placed over the surface OF the
ocean huge waves cannot swell up but
are kept fiattened out and glide harmless
Iy away. Instead Of usine oil 10 accom-
pilsh this object. be achieves II oy tae
use OF great floating nets. iheFe nets
are made of hemp fiber. knitted In square
meshes Of about one and one-half lncheS'
ana made waterproof by the application
OF solution Of rubber and cork. The net
with which successful experiments az
Bayre have lust been made. when finish
ed. was go feet long and - feet wide. con-
s,rueted however. a. IT lay upon the wa
ter, TO form a hollow square
The inventors reason for constructing
the ret with an open space IN the center
ls that IN his numerous experiments with
the net made in this way. when used for
the protection Of entrances 10 harb0rs. he
found tEs surface Of the water inelosed
In the free spaces 10 be always calm, as
Il it were actually covered by the net.
The net with the open space Is only Used
when IL is anchored. For the Profession
Of vessels at sea the net is made solid.
lowed by naval and military experts. The
season chosen vas the one presenting the
most trying conditions. and during the
continuance OF the tests several storms os
terrific fury swept the coast
In the most exposed part of the ha.bor.
In which, under ordinary conditions. no
craft could hope 70 safely ride or hold. a
large steamship Was anchored DuFing
luiI in the storm II WAS surrounded al
some distance with two of the hempsn
nets made secure oy attaching them 10
bBOys.
For two weeks during the most danger
Gus season OF the year the steamer was
left in this unsaeliered position. and With
stood the fury 0f the most terrible storms
Ia safety. Within the magic confines Of
the Bempen nets II vas found that the
sea was always smooth. no matter what
the state cf the water outside.
In confirmation Of the efficacy OF the
new system was the serious damage 20
unprotected vessels, even those which lay
farther IL the harbor. Ships were torn
from anchors and dashed on the shore
great waves broke over the decks and
frequently swept men away.
The municipal authorities Of Hayre se-
cured one Of the nets 10 protect Eoms IN
finished hydraulic work IN the harbor.
Since the installation Of this net the surf
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
TRIED TO BRIBE GOV. LONGING.
Rich Prize offered for Nississippi's Cap
iIOl COntTact-Briber Arrested.

Special TO The Washington Post
Jackson. Miss. Nov 2I-There was in
tense excitement around the Mississippi
capitol to-day. A stranger in the city,
who gives his name as ]. E. Gibson, and
who claims Logansport, Ind, as his home,
offered Gov. Longino heavy bribe in eX-
change for the contract to build the new
million dollar capitol Bids are to be filed
with the governor, who is president OF the
building committee, on December s. and
are to be opened December 1G.
Gibson proposed that the governor
should secretly open the bids on Sunday
furnish him the figures, and permit him
TO file a lower bid. He told the governor
that combinations had been formed in
Chicago and ST. Louis for building the
capitol. and that he. Gibson. had been re-
fused admission. for which reason he was
so anxious to secure the contract he was
willing TO pay literally. He offered S1j,Cc0
cash. and to sign an agreement TO divide
the profits on the contract.
The governor was wild with rage, but
held in till he called Secretary Conan as
a witness. ard when the offer had been
repeated, told Conan to notify the police.
In ten minutes Gibson was in jail. The
governor went Immediately to Justice
Fitzgerald and SWOre out warrant,
charging attempted bribery. Gibson re-
tanned one of the best lawyers in the city,
and pleaded not guilty. He was placed
under 5000 bond. which he gave after
telegraphing to Logansport friends.
Gibson arrived in Jackson November l6,
accompanied by j. W Moore. also Of L0-
ganspOrt, and bringing credentials from
officials of that county stating that they
ere able TO carry cut any contracts they
may make. Their bribe would have been
offered before. but for the fact that the
governor has been out of the city. Moore
Vastnot arrested Ar attempt TO bribe an
official is punishable by a fine Of s., 900 ami
five wears in the penitentiary.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
sarah Grand. the NsyelI,t.
y. New YORK Mall ami ~vres.

From the New York Nail ami - press
Sarah Grand. the novelist, who Is en-
gaged in a sharp contFoN ersy with an
English clergyman as 70 the effects OF her
stories upon the minds OF the young. was
born in Ireland. Of English parentaRe
She began writing al the age o. eleven,
and al sixteen was married 10 an army
officer. with whom she Travelled in Cey-
Ion. China, Japan, and Egypt Her con-
tributions 10 periodicals were at first re-
turned with untailing regularity, but she
refused 10 be discouraged. and kept on
sending manuscripts 10 the publishers
until they were compelled 70 give her a
hearing "Ideala her first important
work, was published al her own cost
while The Heavenly Twins" p~rhaps
her most successful effort had 10 wsit
three years for publisher. Sarah Grand )
position In contemporary English utrra-
lure has been the subject for much con-
trcverSy. She has many friends and
many enemies. Her real name is Mrs.
Chambers AcFall
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
FIGHTS CHURCH FOR FORTUNE.
Brother of Miss Helen Brush, who Left
$4,000 TO Seientisis. Contests.

New York, Nov. A.-Members of the
family of Miss Helen C. Brush. who died
July z, leaving thg bulk of her fortune to
the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of
this city, have instituted a contest over
her will.
Miss Brush was a member of an old
New York family and was about fifty
years old She left $500 in bonds, mort
cages, and railroad securities. By her
will, executed about six weeks before her
DEATH the residue of her fortune, about
$4,000. was given to the church mention
ed Her sister, Mrs. Almera ]. Southard
receives $1,000 and her four children 81, 600
each. To her brother. James E. Brush
and to other sisters she leaves only $1,000
each.
Mr.. Brush charges that his sister was
of unsound mind at the time she signed
the will; that il was obtained by undue
influence by agents of the church. and it
is void in that il contains an attempted
bequest of property to a religious society
within two months Of her death, which is
contrary to the statute.
Mrs. Southard is not opposing the will
and defends her sister.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
Afternoon Gowns.
From Hsrpsrs Bazsr

From HafpeFs Bazsr.
The afternoon gowns OF cloth are, as has
been said, more elaborate Ia design. Ons
Of naked red cloth. the kind that ls all
red. out TO which the long hairs % white
give a two-toned effect. is trimmed with
bands Of red satin let In. over which ass
lacings OF narrow black velvet or satin.
The skirt IS cut In points in front. eaca
point finished with a gold button. Tas
waist is In a succession OF bolcrO Jackets,
one overlapping the other. OF. rather. has
that appearance. for the lines are made b.
narrow tucks which a machine stitching
outlines. The lower part Of the waist Il
Of the velvet with tre.lls-work Of satin
or velvet. Cold buttons fasten the Jacket
and a folded belt OF black velvet fg.saes
the waist. The same style Of gown nas
been copied In two shades OF blue and n
one shade OF gray with bands of Dsfri
orange velvet.
A checked red and white gown Is very
smart from its very simplicity. The sk.i
Is finished In round points with naffoS
pleats between the panels and ees2
shaped hounce- The Jacket has rcScEs sss
collar Of black MORE
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
yalne of Telephone Numbers.
RON the New York Mail sna Esprsss

Frc- the New York Mall and Efprssz
Telephone numbers have an actual
money value" said an officer of the
American Bell Telephone Company. The
assertion has a strange sound. but II you
think for a moment OF the advantage
business house derives from having is
location well known, the thing seems
only natural.
I'm the course OF time peoples minds
Seein 10 associate q firm with its tele-
phone number, and II. when they starr 10
call I'D an old frien1, tsSY ind him mas
querading under a new ucmber, II is as
much OF a sn0ck as II they had called at
q house With whom they we're In the
habit OF doing business and found IL had
moved away. IL ali comes under the
legal head OF good will. a very elusive
commodity. but one which has is maTket
value.
so much Is this fact appreciated by
some OF our old patrons that they are
willing 10 pay heavy mileage. Il they
move away from the neigbborhood OF
their exchange. in order 10 retain their
cid telephone address. Many prominent
houses have followed the nfTthwsTS
trend OF business Ia the last feas years
and there are several cases of a firms a -
fee address being IN the uptown distrjct
while its telephone number remains "a
and 50 courtiand or Broad The firm 4
line 70 the exchange may be several mIles
long"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
BRYAN cosrEss WITH Iowxg.
WeuId Set Deny Fsfnrr sf Party Was Die
ca.-sd VIII Write Hi. Views.

Chicago. Nov 2l-WIIIiam Jennings
Bryan arrived in Chicago this morning
from Lincoln. He drove to the Auiitori-
um Annex. where he did not register,
but was at once shown 10 the room oe-
eupied by Charles A. Towne, OF Mime
sofa There he remained In consultation
with Mr.. Towne end former Senator Fred
T. Dubois. OF Idaho. until tonight. wren
he returned 10 Lincoln
Mr., Bryan refused 10 say what was dis
cusscd during the meeting. but did not
deny that the future policy Of the Demo-
cratic party was one OF the topics dis
eussed.
II expect to rsmain in politics as long
as / live" said Mr.. Bryan Il shall con-
tinue to advocate and work with both
tongue and pen for the principles for
which / have fought so long. I shall
continue TO reside In Lincoln. NebF."
To the question of what he thought OF
the proposed reorganization Of the DEM
ccratic party. he said:
Il have nothing to say on that subject
at this time" he said. when the op-
perfume time comes for ne to express
myself, I shall be heard I shall write
my views out carefully in order that my
position may not be misunderstood. I
have neither the inclIlatioa nor time to
do so now.
II have received innumerlble offers for
my services. comprising opportunities in
nearly all tine walks Of life. but / am not
looking for a posiuon-not now," and he
Joined in with Mr. Towne in a hearty
laugh. 81 am in the best of health, and
expect to be exceedingly busy for some
time TO come. I have not seen any of
the local politicians. / came here to con-
suit with Mr.. Towne and one or two
other men in regard to matters which 1
do not care to talk about"
Mr.. Bryan appeared in the hest of
spirits. and had none of the marks Of a
nan crushed politically. AS compared to
his appearance On the eve of the cleo
tion, when he plainly bore the signs of
the strain under which he was laboring
he looked like a new man.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
INVADING uTES TO Be ARRESTED.
Colorado Executive Promises 90 Back
Game Commis-ioners with CavaIry.

Denver. Colo, Nov 24-"Arrest the IN
Vadlng Indians" This was the order
Gov Thomas gave Tom Johnson. game
commissioner. at the conclusion of a con-
ference in the governors Office to-day
Commissioner Johnson and Deputy Hol-
land al once made arrangements to leave
for the White River country. where 500
Uintahs and Uncompahgre Utes are said
to be s. s'Lughtering deer BY the hundreds.
The commissioner said he proposed to
go into ROutt County. secure the Coop
GRAFTON OF a posse Of from 50 20 100 men.
led BY the sheriff, and then march against
the Indians II the reds put up q fight,
the executive has promised that the posse
shall be re-enforced by cavalry from the
National Guard.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
he ONCE RAlDED CHICAGO.
The Death of Captain EInmerson, an Unre-
constructed sen of the Old Sauth.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Capt. S. P. Emmerson, formerly of Dali
las. Tex, died in Denver. Col, fortnight
ago. A native Of Kentucky, he had strong
Southern incIinations, and when the war
came on he raised and commanded an
irregular" Confederate force, commonly
known as guerrillas.
Many of the exploits of Emmerson's
command were as daring and sensational
as those of Quantrell, Morgan. or Mosby
In one of his raids he was captured and
Imprisoned in Kentucky, but ne made his
escape by cutting through the prison roof
He was soon in action again, ana in 1863
or 1864 had command of the force Of about
100 men that rode into Chicago with the
intention Of causing an uprising that
should capture or destroy the city In
this hope Emmerson was disappointed
He escaped capture by stealing a horse
and riding beyond the lines Of danger.
Capt Emmerson lived for many years
or his Dallas County farm. near Richard
son. He was an olo bachelor and inclined
10 reticence on the subject Of the civil
war, particularly in regard 20 his own
part In IL. He never got over his gTies for
the lost cause Before gUing 10 Denver
when his health failed him. he called on
Mrs. Kate Cabell Curr!e, 9f Dallas. for
OF the COnfederacy, and now at the mead
OF the local chapter of the order. He said
TO her:
When the Southern Confederacy per-
ished / lost what stood TO me in nv affec-
tons the same as DO a wife, children. and
family ties 10 other men When | am
dead / ask that you see that | am buried
among my own kind Of people I desire
that a plain suit Of Confederate gray be-
my burial garments ] want none bur
former Confederate soldiers 10 act as
rall-bearers and 10 place me in the grave
/ desire the Confederate flag to be sBreaI
Epoa my coffin / desire that a plain mon
Umeat. surmOunted By a life-siZe Coufef-
crate soldier, be erected over the center of
my grave, and that on that monument
shall be carved this epitaph only: Here
lies a man who believed in the traditions
and teachings OF the Old South"
lrs. CuTTie promised Capt E.ruerson
ti.at she would do as he mad requested
The body was met az the railway station
in Dallas by squad OF former Co1fed-
crate soldiers. The grave was in the mid
die OF the burial iot owned by fhe
Daughters OF the COnfederacy Camp
Sterling Price. United Confederate Vefer-
ans. attended in a body. and their oid
battle-scarTed Confederate flag was
spread over the collin.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-27
The Fa.einaliss Game sf Coli.

From Le2iies Weel iy-
Golf has reyolutlonized the life Of iss
more leisnrely class In this country %
greater extent than is realized b. theS
who know nothing OF It's subtle charms
Before It's introduction the settlea'inco'ns
man jogsed along without incentive y
reeded exercise. Indeed, there we're =
sports IN which he could Indulge @llh0-.
fear of exhausting reaction. Cor -
changed ali this. and to-day the oasihtss
man and the man OF leisure lnd ~ :. -, :.
opportunity Of strengthening sisss1A -
tens without risk OF OxeFcxeTtiyA. -
Il responsible for the older as Weii - -.
younger generation enjoying eieeIai..'
more simple. and heaith-sustaiulhh -.
ence. and for this it We'll Deserve
popularity Il has won. ,ha
One Of those ingenious persons
compile interesting statistics mas u.s., n
ed that sl50Oo 30 are expended an its1as.sis 80,
the United iates FOR golhng lnci1ea'~,- -.
This d0es not. OF course. ineines lhs = :,
inal outlay for clubhouses ara gio....5i,,
that the grand total ASSUMES s'-i 'A~'
proportions