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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
LIEUTENANT AND PATROL CAPTURED.
Roberts Reports Slight Boer Success The
Beers Delivering Up Arms.
(By the Associated Press. J

London, July 5.-Lord Roberts reports
from Pretoria under date of July 5th
that Lieutenant Rumble, of the Carbnecrs
and a patrol were captured by the Beers
near Pretoria, July 4th. He also says the
trains are running to Greylngstad from
Natal: that several respectable Beers
have surrendered recently; that a SOL
diers' home had been opened at Heidel-
berg, the inhabitants subscribing the
initial expenses, and that a total of 1851
stands of arms have been delivered to
General Barton at Klerksdorp, Krugers
dorp and Potcheftroom (all in the Trans
vaaD.
The War Office has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from General Butler:
'Standcrton, July 5.-Clery, from Grey
lingstad, joined hands yesterday, at
Zuikersbosch, Rand River, with Hart from
Heidelberg Gall in the TransvaaD. Met
with but slight opposition during the
march.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
AYCOCK AT WADESB0RO.
He Continues Vote Making Tour, Capturing
All Audiences
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. c., July st is a we'll
known fact that Arson has never
elected anything but Democrats since
1870 Chairman j. G. Boylin reports
the county in fine shape and well Or
ganized. The white people will be
nearly a unit for the Amendment.
Though, on account of recent rains
and grass, farmers arc in great straits,
several hundred assembled at WadeS-
boro today to cheer Aycock and the
Amendment. A large delegation came
over from Moreven under flying coll
ors in rigs decked with bunting and
flags. Very many ladies in the crowd
took the ten mile ride in sweltering
weather to hear the white man't gal
liant candidate, the friend of women
and education. With such demonstra-
tons as this there can be nothing but
great victory in store.
The Charlotte District Methodist
Conference Is in session here, with
DR.. S. y. Turrentine presiding. Con-
ference took a recess shortly before
the hour of speaking. All attended
the speaking and enjoyed it as much
as any one.
The speaking took place at ? o'clock.
Mr.. Patterson spoke first. He spoke
of the work the Agricultural Depart
ment is doing and called upon farmers
to uphold the hands of those striving
for better things, in this direction
he told of the wonderful campaign
Mr.. Aycock is making and pictured
bright outlook. He made an earnest
plea for better school facilities in the
State.
Hon. j. A. Lockhart introduced Mr..
Aycock as the white mans candidate,
man with clean hands and eloquent
tongue, nominated because he was
foremost in his advocacy of that which
was uppermost in the minds and
hearts of the people.
Though a change in the position of
the sun brought its rays upon large
portion of the audience, they sat for
an hour and forty minutes and by
turns laughed and wept and yelled.
Finally Mr.. Aycock laid his dripping
handkerchief upon a pile of wet hand
kerchief upon Il pile of wet handker-
chiefs large enough to fill a hat say
ing: Il must hasten to close, my
handkerchiefs have given out"
An old man, possibly eighty years
old seated on the edge of the platform
at his feet. cried out: Bring some
more handkerchiefs, boys, don't let
him stop"
1t is a wonderful campaign, such as
no other man save Bryan could make.
Many will say with pride in years to
come: 81 heard Aycock in the famous
| campaign of 1900"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
COMMANDS LEGATION DEFENDERS.
Captain John T. Myers, of the Oregon, Appoint
ed From Georgia.
(By the Associated Press.

10y the ASSUCldI6u 1E6SS.J
Washington, July 5.--The Navy Depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from Admiral Kempff:
"Che Foo
Myers of the Oregon, commands force
Pekin. Captain Hall and DR.. Lippitt also
there.
(Signed) "KEMPFF.'
Captain John T. Myers, or Jack"
Myers, who commands the Legation de-
tenders a Pekin, was born in Germany
and was appointed from the State of
Georgia, entering the marine corps in
September, 1887. He is the reputed author
of the famous satirical poem. "Hocder
KAISER He was attached to the flagship
Baltimore, and was afterward assigned to
duty with the marines aboard the Ore
gon.
Captain Newt II. Hail. U. S. NJ c., was
born in and appointed from Texas. He
graduated at the Naval Academy in 1895,
with Ensign Worth Bagley and Lieutenant
Breckenridge, who lost their lives in the
war with Spain.
DR.. Thomas M. Lippitt. assistant sur
geon, was born in Berryville, Va, in 1873.
He was commissioned an assistant sur
geon in the navy, June 9th, 1898, and
served on the hospital ship Solace during
the Spanish war. After the war he was
attached to the flagship Baltimore, on
the Asiatic station. and has since served
on the Oregon and then on the Newark,
going to Taku with the marine detach-
ment aboard her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
A FEARLESS AND HONEST PLATFORM.
This is What Bryan Says of the Kanuas City
Declaration.
CBy the Associated Press

Lincoln Neb., July 5.-W. ]. Bryan to-
night gave out a statement on the Kan
sas City platform in which he says:
II am very much gratfied to learn of
the adoption of platform which is clear
and explicit on every question. The con-
troversy over the silver plank W@s not
controversy between men who differed
in principle, but rather a difference of
opinion as to the best method of stating
the question. If we only had Democrats
to deal with, a simple reaffirmation would
have been sufficient, but we have to deal
with Republicans as we'll as Democrats
and some of the Republicans would mis-
construe reaffrmation and endeavor
to twist it into an evasion or abandon
ment of the. silver question.
'Our platform deals honestly and fear
lessly with every question before the
public"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
TROOPS IN CUBA ORDERED HOME.
The Second, Fifth and Eighth Regiments to
Come.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington July 5.-As result of re-
cent consultations of the Secretary of
War with Lieutenant General Miles, com
handing the army and Major General
Wood, commanding the division of Cuba,
orders were today issued for the return
to the United States from Cuba as soon
as possible of the Second, Fifth and
Eighth regiments of infantry. These regi-
ments are scattered over the island and
probably will not be able to start for
home for a week or ten days. They will
be brought to the port of New York and
their future stations will be determined
before they reach that port.
The recall of the troops is the first
step in the program of the War Depart
ment for the replacement of the volunteer
army in the Philippines with troops of
the regular establishment It was in
tended to begin the homeward move
ment of the volunteers in the Philippines
next November but the deplorable state
of affairs in China undoubtedly has caused
the military authorities to hasten the de-
parture of outgoing troops as much as
possible with a view of utilizing them for
the protection of Americans interests in
China, in case it is found necessary to
divert them from their original destina-
tion at Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
BRYAN CHOSEN.
Continued from Second Page.

Carolina vote for Jefferson for President
and we will stick to Bryan until he is
elected. (Applause). We were first at
the marriage feast before and you may
be assured we shall be present at the
next marriage feast arrayed in the gar
ulents of triumphant Democracy"
In the midst of the confusion at the
conclusion of Mr.. Moorcs address, a
Georgia delegate arose and on behalf of
the South requested 'that the peerless
leader and orator of Virginia John w.
Daniel, be called upon to address the
convention"
Senator Daniel was escorted to the
platform, and as he appeared at the front
of the Chairmans desk attired in con-
ventional black broadcloth coat and
trousers and his usual white tie facing
the great audience, he looked the states
man and orator that he is.
He was accorded an enthusiastic re-
ccption.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
BRAVE MEN FALL

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stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
WILL RELIEVE KUMAssI ON THE 18TH.
So Declares Wilocks The Governor and 600
Soldiers Have Left.
(By the Associated Press. J

London, July 5.-The Under Secretary
Of State for the Colonies, the Earl of Sell
bourne, announced in the House of Lords
today, that the Governor of the Gold
Coast Colony, Sir Frederick Mitchell
Hodgson, with 600 native soldiers, COM
manded by Major Morris. left Kumassi
Juno 23rd. He added that Captain Bishop
and 100 native soldiers remained there
with rations sufficient to last until July
18th. Colonel Willcocks promises to per-
sonally relieve Kumassi by that date,
under any circumstances.
The news came in a dispatch from
Colonel WillcCcks, dated FumS;u, July
18th, which adds:
Burroughs, with 100 native soldiers,
arrived at Dompossi, July list. The enemy
was completely surprised and evacuated
the stockades. Burroughs captured 40
guns and ammunition and killed 80 of
the enemy"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
MILITARY PREPARATIONS GO FORWARD
If Necessary Our Forces in China will be
Largely Increased.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July Sit has been re-
ported from European capitals that
Japan has been paralyZed in her good in
tentions by Russian jealousy. Our Gov
eminent has assurances from both of
these Governments directly to the con-
trary. The line upon which the United
States Government is proceeding is in a
measure disclosed in the Berlin cablegram
of last night touching the receipt of a
dispatch presenting the United States
policy as to- China. This note has been
presented to each of the European Chan.
cellories as we'll as to the Japanese For
eign Office, and SO far is has been well
received. The note correctly states that
the United States Government will do its
share toward protecting foreign life and
property in China, and particularly in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
ESCAPED AN AMBUSH
Virginia Coons Sought to
Register at Kinston.
Failing in This, They Hid Themselves to As
sauIt the Registrar, But Were
Discovered and Fled.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Kinston, n. c., July 5.-On Wednes-
day three negroes, recently residents
of Petersburg, Va, attempted to reg
ister in Precinct Number One, Kin
ston. and were refused because of not
having been here long enough. About
night they secreted themselves behind
a large tree near the'entrance of the
court house to assault the registrar,
j. G. Cox, but their plot had been over
heard by four white men who came
forward just as the registrar came
out, where the negroes left hurried
ly. If aforesaid niggers can be found
they will be dealt with. The people
Of Lenoir are determined to protect
their officials at any cost.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06

forwarding an international military ex-
petition against Pekin. Secretary Root
was in conference with Secretary Hay for
short time at the State Department
this morning with view it is understood
TO arranging for the redemption of the
promise relative to military aid. 1t is
admitted that preparatory measures are
being taken that will admit, if necessary,
of considerable increase of the United
States force in China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
EVERYTHING GUARANTEED.

Washington or Baltimore $500
round trip from Norfolk-others say
reduced rates. Positively shedule
will be two hours ahead of any eX-
cursion to Norfolk You should go
over the Southern on July 18th, next
Wednesday, with 10. Fl. Weathers and
Christian. Ice water, good cars, polite
porters and the greatest all round
excursion this season.
Remember the day-Wednesday
July 18th. Round trip to Norfolk
1925.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
FATE OF THE FOREIGNERS
There Seems Little Reason to Believe
That They Have Escaped Massacre.
THE STORIES TOLD BY THE CHINESE
When the Ammunition of the Guards Gave
Out They Poured Into the Legation,
Slaughtering the Foreigners
With Fanatic Fury,
With Fanatic Fury.
(By the Associated Press.o

London, July 6.-(2:3O a. M, Friday. J.
The story that all foreigners in Pekin
were murdered June 30th, or July list,
appears to be circulating simultaneously
as it is not confirmed by official dispatches
and is not traceable to the southern
viceroys who are still in certain com
munication with Pekin, there is a basis
for the hope that it is untrue
Cautious observers at Shanghai recos-
nize that even though these reports are
rejected, events in Pekin must be gallop-
ing to tragic end. Correspondents of
the Express at Shanghai gather details
from Chinese sources, which, joined to-
gether, relate that when the foreigners
ammunition was exhausted, the Boxers
and Imperial troops rushed the British
Legation and poured into the court yard
with fanatical fury. The foreign troops
were so hopelessly outnumbered that their
fate was certain. The moment the mob
broke, the court yard was converted into
a shambles. Others of the invaders went
into the interior of the building. One
correspondent adds:
ut is only left to hope that in the final
rush of the murderous hordes the men of
the Legation had time to Stay with their
own hands their womankind and children.
The Chinese are whispering the terrible
story under their breath. Their attitude
towards foreigners in the streets has
undergone a strange change. The de-
meanor of the better class of Chinese is
~
the rabble in the native quarters are
silent
Something of this eliminating tragedy
in the CHASTITY history of recent events in
Pekin seems to pervade the very atmos-
phere here, and to compel belief against
all our hopes. The consuls fear that the
report is too true and the Chinese Off
Gals do not attempt to see reasons for a
denial"
Two Manchus who have arrived at
Shanghai certify to the truth of the
statement that Prince Tuan visited the
palace and offered the Emperor and the
Dowager Empress the alternative of poi
son or the sword. The Emperor, they
say, took poison and died within an hour.
The Dowager Empress also chose poison,
but craftily swallowed only a portion of
what was offered her and survived. On the
same day the Chinese Customs Bureau
was destroyed, Sir Robert Hart, the In
spector of Customs, and his staff escaping
to the legations
Intense indignation is felt in Shanghai
against the supposed action of the pow
ers in restraining Japan from sending an
army to Pekin Immediately. The powers
are accused of being as guilty of muir
der as are Prince Tuan's fanatics, and
Sir Robert Hart is blamed for not having
informed the foreigners of the immense
imports of arms, especially few weeks
ago.
The Chinese commanders are preparing
for a long, severe campaign and are put
ting into operation plans drawn up by
German officers last year for resisting an
invasion from the seaboard by Russia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
THE FOURTH AT MANILA.
They Read the Declaration of independence to
the School Children.
(By the Associated Press.)

Manila, July 5.-The Fourth of July was
fttingly observed here. The town was
generally decorated with American flags in
contrast to a year ago when there was
none. The school children gathered in the
principal theatres of the town and listened
to the reading of the Declaration of indie
pendence, the delivery of patriotic ad-
dresses and the singing of patriotic songs.
In the evening a ball was given in the
provost marshals building, the military
commands attending.
The first election was held yesterday in
Vigan, where the municipal officers were
chosen under General Otis order for the
establishment of municipalities.
A detachment of soldiers following the
ladrones near Delta Rio Grande, met
the enemy yesterday killed IL and cap
tured rifles. Three Americans were
killed and wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
ADJOURNED UNTIL TO-DAY.

A committee from the Southern Cotton
Spinners' Association which has its head
quarters at Charlotte, N. c., met at Phil
adelpha yesterday to consider the great
and sudden decline in prices of cotton
yarn and the advisability of establishing
houses in the principal cities, under the
Southern Spinners' own management for
the purpose of handling their production,
thus doing away with the necessity of the
middleman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
"HuNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE"

Yet some people are never hungry. What
ever they cat has to be forced down."
There is, of course, something wrong
with these people BY taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla a short time they are given an
appetite and then they enjoy eating and
food nourishes them. If you find your
appetite falling, just try a bottle of
Hoods. 1t is a true stomach tonic and
every dose does good.
The best family cathartic is Hoods
Pills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
KwANa su DEAD, THE DowAoER INSANE
They Took Poison by Command of Prince Tuan
June 10Th.

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press. J
Shanghai, July 5.-Emperor Kwang Su,
committed suicide by taking opium under
compulsion of Prince Tuan, June 10Th.
The Empress Dowager also took poison,
but is still alive though reported to be
insane from the effects of the drug.
The above has been officially reported
to the German Consular staff.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
THE SILVER REPUBLICANS.
They Adopt Plank Against Imperialism
Will Probably Adjourn To-day.
lBx the ASSOCIATED Press.l

(By The ASSOCIATED Press.)
Kansas City, July 5.-The silver Iiepub
lican National convention spent all of to-
day in waiting for the report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions. Differences de-
veloped over the attitude of the party on
expansion. A plank denouncing imperial
ism was finally adopted and in this shape
the platform vii be presented tomorrow.
Unless the unexpected happens the con-
vention will reach final adjournment to-
morrow. 1t is planned to nominate both
Bryan and Towne by reclamation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
UNKNOWN NEGRO KILLED.
Run Over by Train Near Guilford Battle
ground.

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c., July 5.-An un-
known negro man was run over and
killed near the battle ground last
night by train. He was evidently
asleep.
At the meeting of the Fifth North
Carolina Cavalry veterans yesterday,
Rev. Edward WOoten, of Company
"B," was requested to write the his
tory of the organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
The Oregon to Be Docked at Kure
fBv the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 5.-The Navy Depart
ment this afternoon received the follow
ing cablegram:
''Che Foo.
"To Secretary Navy. Washington.
''Wilde announced Oregon floated this
afternoon. Pumps control water. Goes
Kure dock yard inland sea. r.
(Signed) RODGERS"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
Killed About a Girl.
(Ry the Associated press.l J

(By The Associated Press)
Madison. Fla, July 5--In a quarrel
about yung lady Lemuel Wadsworth
shot and killed James Wilson yesterday
at West Farm in this county Wads-
worth is the son of State Senator 3. d.
Wadsworth. He is still in his teens and
SO was his victim.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
No Republican Ticket.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga. July 5.-The Republican
State Executive committee today deci-
ded not to place a State ticket in the
field this fall. State members of the cleo
toral college were also chosen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06

Nearly two and half million dollars
damage has been already done and a
number of persons have been severely
burned by fire that was started by a
stroke of lightning in the works OF the
Standard Oil Company at Constable Hook
near Bayonne, N. j.. yesterday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06
REBELLION WILL SPREAD SOUTHWARK
Unless the International Forces Are Maintain
tanned and Increased.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. July ga cablegram has
been received by the State Department
from Shanghai, from Consul Goodnow,
declaring that there is imminent danger of
an extension of the Boxer rebellion to the
Southern Chinese provinces unless the
international forces are maintained and
increased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06

The remedy of tomorrow is too late
for the evil of today.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-08-11
Some Facts.

New York and Indiana have been import
ant states in Presidential elections for many
years. As they went, SO went the election.
In 1872 both states gave their electoral votes
to Grant, and Grant was elected. In 1876
Tilden carried both states and was elected,
though he vas defrauded of the Presidency.
In 1880 Garfield carried these states aud was
elected. In 1884 Cleveland carried them and
BECAME President. In 1888 Harrison car
ried them and was elected. In 1892 these
states went Democratic and Cleveland was
again elected. In 1896 Mckinley carried
both and was elected. Thus, beginning with
and since 1872, these states have alternated
their votes every four years with regularity,
and as they went so went the Presidency.
This year is Democracy's turn.
Charles NJ. Harvey has recalled the fact
that in every election for President in which
the same candidate confronted each other
twice in succession the nominee who was
beaten in the first instance won in the second.
Jefferson, who was defeated by John Adams
in 1896, defeated Adams in 1900. jackson,
who was left behind by John Quincy Adams
in the contest which went to the House OF
Representatives in 1924, was far ahead of
Adams in the electoral college in 1928. Will
liam Henry Harrison. who was easily beaten
by Van Buren, in 1886, just as easily Defeated
Van Buren, in 1910. Cleveland, who was So
in the minority in the electoral college of
1909 :, tho CONTEST a1oinst BENJAMIN Harri-