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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
BILL TO BE VOTED ON TODAY,
=. Pittigrew's Amendment Annullipg
Con- tracts for Labor in Hawaii

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Before large
attendance OF Senators and notable as
semblage of gallery spectators, Mr.
nerew. CN. W, delivered a brilliant
sneech in the Senate today on the Philip
nine question. His picture of commerce
and civilization proceeding hand in hand
brought out an applause that swept oven
the chamber and through the galleries
and called for protest from Mr.. Bacon
0ia1, against such demonstrations.
Mr.. Turley resumed his speech ON tbs
Quay case and Mr.. Penrose interrupt
to inquire if it were not the intention o.
the trainers Of the Constitution that tht
Senate at all times should be full so that
in view of such important matters as the
Force Bill, an Impeachment trial or some
similar case coming before the Senate
any of which might hinge upon one vote
the States might have equal representa-
ton.
Mr.. Turley replied that it was, but
it would not necessarily follow that the
Senate at all times could be kept full.
Mr.. Hurley discussed preceden.s and
said these for 20 years were untrok, My
against the authority the Governor OF
PENNSYLVANIA vested in the pending case
Mr.. Penrose announced he would call
ND the case on every Legislative day here
after,
Consideration of the Hawaiian Govern
ment Bill was then resumed, Mr.. But
ler, IN. c., Offering a substitute for h 5
postal savings bank amendment offered
Yesterday. Later he Withdrew it on an
appeal TO bring in well matured bill
establishing a postal savings bank
throughout the United States.
Mr. Morgan offered an amendment pro
viding for the payment by the United
States of all SUMS now ON deposit Ill the
Hawaiian postal savings bank. 1t was
adopted.
The contract labor question was pre-
cipitated again by Mr.. Pettigrew who
offered an amendment providing that all
contract for labor entered into since
August 18th, 1893, should be declared
null and void.
He asserted that since the annexation
of Hawaii 10000 contract laborrs had
been imported into Hawaii their con-
tracts extending over periods from three
to ten years. ,
Tie coffee lands practically had been
changed to sugar plantations controlled
Inv vast sugar interests. who during the
past year had been paid by this Gov
ernment in remitted duties S12,o0O.O0o-
These great interests would control the
legislation of Hawaii and consequently
he wanted such an amendment to the
bill as would meet every contingency.
The amendment was adopted without
division.
1t was agreed that a final vote on the
hin and amendments would be taken be
fore adjournment tomorrow.
At 5:25 p. III. the Senate adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
LAND FOR SALE.

On Monday, April 2nd 1900. at the
court house door in Raleigh, \. c.,
will sell at public cutlery the tract of
land in Wake county which is described
in a mortgage from r. A. Potter and
wife to W. w. Jones, trustee, registered
in book No. 81, at page 496. of the Reg
isters office of Wake county. Said land
is in st. Mary's township, adioins the
lands of B. J. Parkinson, the late Lynn
Adams and others, lies ON the waters Of
Bucks branch, and fronts ON the Mills
boro road. Contains S31l2 acres more or
less.
Sale made under judgments of Wake
Superior court, rendered at July term,
1899, and October term, 1899, and Feb
rlary term, 1900, in the civil action en-
titled Willard Mial, administrator, VS..
Simon Yellowdy and wife. No. 7645. C.
l. D. Terms, cash. Hour of sale, Il III.
S. f. MORDECAI, Commissioner.
Feb. 81. 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

ped up in our commerce in the Pacific
Ocean in time to come, want TO ask
them with what countenance we can
stand before the Cabinets Of Europe,
protesting against the occupation OF the
ports of China TO the prejudice OF Am
erican trade, when we ourselves from
our Headquarters on the border, being
carried away by our own constitution
have deliberately drawn political dead
line about the Philippine Islands for the
permanent exclusion of everybody else"
Concluding Mr. Dolliver pleaded for
faith in the American republic and its
future mission and delivered Il warm
eulogium on President Mckinley.
At ; o'clock the House recessed until
eight O'Clock.
At the night session Messrs. Talbert
(Dem., 5. c.. Rellamy Dem., \. c..
Denny GDem., Nd. Burke pem
Texas, Quarles tDem.. Fa), Don@hertA
Dem. MOI, Rixey tDem,, Ea.), Stokes
Dem, S. ca, and Stevens Dem, Tex
asl. spoke against the bill.
At 0 o'clock the House adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
PLUM PRITCHARD
He May be Appointed in
Ewart's Place.
II is Said Now That the Senate viii Reject
Ewart. Another Adverse Report
Maize.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 27.--(Spe-
ciaL)-Once more the subcommittee OF
the Senate Judiciary Committee has re.
ported to the full committee adversely
IN the Ewart case; but the friends OF
Judge Ewa1ft say that in spite of an adj
verse report he viii be confirmed. The
story tonight is that Ewart will not be
confirmed, but that he viii be rejected
by the Senate, that when this announce
m1snt is made the President will appoint
Senator PritchaId to fill tine vacancy.
Senator Pri&chard, who is loyal to
EwaTt was offered the judgesnIp a year
ago, but declined because he did NOT
want it said that he had not been true
to Ewart, whose cause he has cham
pioned since his first appointment. The
charge cannot now be made, and there
fore it is asserted that the Senator will
accept the appointment.
Fcrlr firemen were buried und~r a wall
at the rear of Snyder's that fell with a
t. crash. Captain Walter Harrison
and Fireman Thomas Brown were taken
out unconscious and may he fatally in
5ured. The other two firenlen were Sc
verely injured.
Although number Of people were be-
heved TO be in the Snyder store when
the fire broke cut. no bodies have been
found. There are several persons un-
accounted foI, and it is not known
whether thy escaped or were burned to
death. Total loss foots up over a million
dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
STATE FUNDS TIED UP.
Kentucky Bankers Will Recognize
yseither Beckham Nor Tayior.

frankfort. KY, Feb. 27.-Two State
Governments, completely Differed and
each claiming TO be the regular and
legal officials, are in Frankfort today
and will remain, each claiming the right
Ito administer the affairs of State until
the question is adjudicated in the
courts. As anticipated the banks refuse
to recognize either of the contending fac
sRns and as a result both are without
money and the State funds are as Sc
curely tied up as they could be. Legs
3ators county as well as State officials
and all kinds Of contractors with the
State viii have to wait until somebody
Is authorized by a decision of the court
10 pay them and the State will have to
wait On what is due it until the courts
say who is authorized to receive it. The
Democratic State offers have opened
Offices in the State Hotel The charit-
able and penal State institutions are
among the sufferers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
RrRIED HIS GUNS?
MR.. BRYAN AT JACKSON.
McKinley's Policy in the Philippines
and Southern Reconstruction.

Jackson. Miss, Feb. 27.-Hon. w. j.
Bryan spoke to an audience of 1900
people in Representatives Hall this
afternoon, dividing his time equally be-
tween free s;lver, trusts and imperialism.
His denunciation of the latter was espe-
cialiy severe, the policy of the Admins
tration' in the Philippines and Porto
Rico being compared with that of the
Government toward the South during the
,econStruction period.
C%one Bryan left for Baton Rouge,
where he speaks tomorrow. He VIII be
in Shreveport March 1st, and Galveston
the following day. AT the latter place
be joins his wife, and will rest for q
few weeks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
PRES, ALDERMAN AT CHICAGO.
Conference of superintendent of the
n. E. Association,

Chicago, Ills, Feb. 27.-The annual
conference of the Department. of Super
intendence of the National Educational
Association opened in UEiver>i Hall Of
the Fine Arts Building today. The De-
partment numbers among its members
more than 40 college presidents and
many professors and superintendent Of
schools. Those, present included Presi-
dent Charles w Eliot, of Harvard;
President Benjamin Ice Wheeler, Of the
University Of California;: DIR. Nicholas
NJ. Butler, of Columbia University;
President David Starr Jordan, of Lee
lard Stamford University; Superintenr
dent f. Benjamin Andrews, of Chicago;
Miss Estella Rel. Superintendent of In
dian schools; Bishop Samuel Fallows;
Professor Ira Reulsen, John Hopkins
University; DR.. VIM. T. Harris, United
States Commissioner OF Education;
President Andrew S. Draper. of the
University of Illinois; President w. L.
Harper, University of Chicago. and
President Edwin A. Alderman, U,niver
sity of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
The Plague at HONOLULU.

San Francisco, Cad, Feb. 27.-The
steamer Australia arrived from Honolulu
today. The Associated Press cor Ts9on
dent at Honolulu writing under date o.
February Goth says:
after y days passing without sim q
the plague, three cases were discovered
yesterday and al ended fatally. TIT
victims were two Chinese males, and ;
woman, half Chinese and half Hawaiian
1t is almost certain that one of the vic
TINS came to his death through eatin:
infected food from a Chinese store"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
Savannah Millionaire Dies.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 27.-Simon
Guickenheimer, a leading wholesale gro
Gerry merchant, died today, aged Sd. He
left an. estate estimated TO be worth up
wards of $1,000. At the age of 20 he
arrived in this country from Germany
with 500 in his pocket. This he invested
in ootios, and began his career as ped
der. From this humble beginning he
amassed a splendid fortune in Georgia
and died at the head of enc of the larg-
est wholesale houses in this section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
Arrested For Assault.

Lexington, Ky, Feb. PA telephone
message from Nicholasville late tonight
stated that Doe Curd (white) had been
crested On te'egrapllic information from
Valley View that he had assaulted Mrs.
Hannah Million today 4 crowd is gath
ering at Valley View and the Nicholas
Vile authorities are apprehensive of a
mob They contemplate moving Curd
to Lexington. Curd confessed he was
the man wanted when arrested, but de
MED the assault.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

81 think l would 90 crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm" writes Mr.. w. I'll. Stapleton,
He1minie, Pa. Il have been Athlete
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
but Pain Balm is the best medicine
have got hold off, One application e
lieves the pain. For sale everywhere.
Bobbitt-W ynne Drug Co. aud Fl. I.
II. Hicks. Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
ERIE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
A 500, 600, eco Corncern Absorbed by
the T. Z. G. G Co.

Boston, Mass. Feb 27-The compile
ton OF Il deal whereby the Erie Tele-
phone System, the largest Bell System
in the United States, passes into the
hands Of the Telephone, Telegraph and
Cable Company of America, was an
nounced today. The Erie Company CON
trolls five branches operating in North
and South Dakota, Minnesota. Michigan.
Arkansas, Texas. Wisconsin and a part
Of Ohio and employs $4,000 capital.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

John Addison PORTER, Secretary of the
President, accompanied by his wife and
children, will deave Washington today
for Camden, S. c., for two weeks rest.
Before returning he may so to Asheville,
Y, c., for brief stay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

RHEUMATISM has been cured in a
multitude of cases during the past sixty
years by Pain-KiIler. This potent RENE
dy rubbed vigorously in and around the
suffering parts, viii relieve all stiffness,
reduce the swelling, and kill all pain.
The most stubborn cases yield to this
treatment when persevered in. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain-Kller,
Perry Davis. 25c. and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

Col John K. Bryant, who at one time
had charge of the F'reedmen's Bureau
and published the Georgia Republican.
at Atlanta, died at New York yesterday.
Conner closed. the New Orleans carni-
val last night with . magnificent ,r''''7"
representing the golden age, drawing
upon mythology fol. twenty ave p4ctuloo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
CRONJE FORCED
10 YIELD
Continued from Page H.

CONTINUED from Page H.
Cronje at Paardeberg it is understood
that General French was moving toward
Bloemfontein."
BURIED HIS GUNS?
London. Feb. 27.-The military critic
of the Times suggests that General
Cronie probably buried some of his big
Guns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28

Poets are born-and on rare occasions
one is paid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
ThOS. PeSCud.
GROCER.
In new quarters-305 Fayetteville ST.
opposte the poStoffice.
CARNAII ENTHUSIASTICALLY

Bouquet and floral designs arranged
in the best style on short notice. Palms,
Ferns and other pot plants for house and
window decorations. Shade trees. Ever
greens and Strawberries. together with all
kinds of greenhouse bedding plants and
out door stock. Vegetable plants Of all
kinds in season. Leave orders at j. l.
Johnson's drug store. Phone 149.
]. l.. COLUMN 4 co.
Florist, Cor. Polk and Swain Streets
RALHIIGH. n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
The CONSTITI0N
rs THE REp0BL!C
CONTINUED from First rase.)

said, was the buckler Of those who at
tempted to embairass the Government
during the war.
What is the Administrations poll
cy?'' asked Mr.. Norton, {Ohio).
I'm tell you," responded Mr.. Cannon
."As to Porto Rico, do the only thing
that can bring relief to the island-pass
this bill. As to the Philippines continue
to do asiwe are doing-put down the in
sltrrection and restore law and order.
(Apflause)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-28
on THE CONSTITUTION.


Taking up the constitutionality of the
issue. Mr. Dolhver said:
IF the Constitution OF the United
States establishes free trade between
Manila and San Francisco, as 1T un-
doubtedly does between Maryland and
Virginia, then the fact that we have got
into a new competition is only the least
trouble that is before u.s. We are in
that case disar1ned at once in the mo-
mentous demand which this nation has
made for equal rights in the commerce
Of Asia. violate no secret of this Gov
eminent when | say that today There is
pending an the State Department the
most elaborate commercial negotiation
ever attempted in the history of onr
diplomacy, based upon pledge made by
our commissioners at Paris that what
ever We did in the Pacific Ocean we
would maintain an open door for the
commerce of the world. And | want
to ask Republicans. and | want ITO ask
those Democrats from Georgia, from
South Carolina. from the great cotton
belt of the South who are looking for
ward to the opportunities that are wrap
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
NO CRIMINAL
Intention
Case Against w. F. Meyer of
Red Lodge
DISMISSED BY COURT
Decision Is Very Unpopular-The Fair
Plaintiff Gives Her Testimony
at the Trial.

Red Lodge, Dec. 26.-The trial of
w. F. Myer, on a charge of assault
in the third degree, was held today
The decision of Justice Mcintosh dis
missing the case was evidently very
unpopular. Miss Dora Fullerton, the
complaining witness, related the cir
cumstances of the assault. She said
that while in Myers Office on bust
ness, and looking at a plat of home
stead lands at his desk, Meyer seized
her from behind and demanded a kiss.
She said she was strong enough to
throw him off and escape, although
he told her to quit her struggles. Her
statement was not disturbed on cross
examination. Mr.. Meyer did not take
the stand and no evidence was pro
sented by the defense.
When the prosecution rested, Mr..
Goddard, Mr. Meyers attorney, made
a motion that the court dismiss the
case on the grounds that the state
had not proved it's case. His point
was that no criminal intent had been
shown, and the court evidently took
that view Of the case, and dismissed
it.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
A Race War Is On at Cement
vile, Indiana.
TWENTY SHOTS FIRED
But No One Is Hurt-A CoupIe of Drum
ken Negroes Start the Trouble.
Whites in Hiding.

indianapolis, Dec. 25.-A special to
the News from Jeffersonville, Ind,
says: race war is on at Cement
vile, small station on the Pan
handle road, five miles north of this
city, and serious trouble is expected
at any moment. The negroes are
all armed and the whites are keeping
within doors to avoid them.
The outbreak began yesterday af
ternOon, when Lee Ranger and John
redmond, negroes, both drunk, start
ed in tointimidate whites. When their
insults were resented other negroes
jumped in with the liquor crazed men
and captured Sam Kendall's saloon.
Nearly 20 shots were fired, but no
one was hurt. An appeal by tele-
phone was made to Sheriff Rave for
help and he drove out to Cementville
in buggy and to some extent quiet
ed the negroes while he was present.
After his departure another outbreak
took place and message after mes
sage came to the local police to send
men to the town. Sheriff Rave was
again asked to go to the scene, but
declined to do so. Kendall, in addi-
tlon to his saloon, conducts a dry
goods store, which was being con
Quoted by his wife, and into this the
negroes t1ocked after the firing at the
saloon.
Mrs. Kendall was badly frightened
and her husband ran into the place
and began shooting into the mob
Ranger was shot, but how badly is
not known as he was carried away
and secreted by his companions.
Kendall's life was threatened, and
about midnight he managed to escape
from his store and came direct to
this city.
1t was daylight when the town be-
came quiet, the negroes having
everything their own way. So far
today no outbreak has taken place.
because the whites are intimidated
to such an xtent that they are using
every possible precaution to prevent
a collision with the blacks. 1t is be-
lleved that the slightest quarrel will
bring on bloody riot There is no
direct telephone connection with the
place, but private line, owned by
the railroad, is being used to keep
the officers posted.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
This Mill All Riuht.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 25.-The
employees of the Bourne mills who
are entitled to part in the profits
plan in use by the corporation have
received bonus of 1-2 per cent
on the wages earned from June 9 to
December of this year. This is
the 23d semi-annual dividend that has
peen paid by the corporation under
this plan. It will net more to the
participating operatives than usual.
from the fact that a high scale of
wages has been in use since Decem-
Der OF last year and steady employ
ment has been given. The amount
each participant will receive for
Christmas from the profit sharing
plan varies from 50 to SIS.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
LEPROSY IN PHILIPPINES,
No Less Than 10000 Cases Are Re-
ported.

washington, Dec. 26.-An append
ed report to General McArthur's re-
view of the civil affairs in the Phil
lpplne islands for the past fiscal
year gives rather startling facts re-
garding the introduction and preva.
lence of leprosy in the islands. Ac-
cordlng to the estimate of the Fran
ciscan fathers he says they report
there are no less than 10000 lepers
in the archipelago, the major portion
OF these being in Viscaya. Leprosy
was introduced in 1888, when the en-
peror of Japan sent a ship with $50
lepers on board to the Philippines as
present to be cared for by the Ca
tholic priests. Thus the seed was
planted, and as no practical methods
were adopted to eradicate the disease
or prevent it's spread, it has taken a.
firm root. house to house inspec-
tion began in January found more
than 100 lepers concealed in dwell
ings. These were sent to San Lasara
hospital and many others escaped into
the surrounding country. A commits
sion is now engaged in the work of
selecting suitable island or islands
for the purpose of isolating all the
lepers in the archipelago.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
MYSTERIOUS
ACCIDENT
John Drinkcorn, a Prosperous
Rancher, Killed.
FOUND BY THE SHERIFF
Was on His Way Home When the Team
Ran Away-His Companion Tells
How 1t Happened.

Red Lodge, Dec. 26.-John Drink
fcOrn died at the Central lodging
house in this city yesterday after
noon as the result of very mysteri-
Gus accident, which happened Mon
day afternoon. Mr.. Drinkcorn was
prosperous rancher, living on Grove
creek, nine miles from here. He had
been in the city on business, and
started to go home, accompanied by
Tobe Sherry, an old time round up
cook. Nothing was heard of them
until Sheriff John Dunn found the
team standing by the roadside six
miles south of here Mr.. Drinkcorn
lay with wheel securely on top of
his head. and the reins wound about
his body. He died a few hours af-
ter being brought to the city. Sher-
rvs fate was matter of mystery un-
til today. He was crazed by blow
received on the head and could be
tracked along the frozen creeks by
marks of blood. 1t was supposed he
had wandered off and perished and
search parties were sent out. He fin
ally turned up at the Drinkcorn
ranch, not being able to tell where he
mad been. Sherry said the team
ran away with them, the wagon
struck a big rock, bounded several
feet into the air and they were both
thrown out
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
HATTIE TOOK A SHOT,
From over the Transom, but Missed
Her Mark.

Butte, Dec. 26.-The report of a pis-
tol in the Owl lodging house at Wy
omlng and Helena streets at 6 O'Clock
yesterday, alarmed the neighborhood.
Policeman Smith, who was on his way
home, rushed into the building and
found Samuel Hardin, a colored man.
standing in the hallway, scantily clad
and with a large gun in his hand
There were cries of arrest the mur.
derer," and Smith grabbed hold of
Hardin. The latter handed the Off
Ger his pistol and made this explana.
ton: He visited the room of Annie
Gay, also colored, early in the morn
ing and Hattie Yardin, who claimed to
be his wife, learning of it determined
TO have revenge. She secured a pistol
and then visited the room of her rival.
The door was locked and those inside
were asleep. The transom over the
door, however, was open so she took
chair out of her own room and
stepped on the seat and opened fire
upon the occupants of the room. No.
body was hurt, but Hardin narrowly
escaped death, one of the bullets from
Hattles pistol having pierced the
bed where he had lain.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-27
HE KNEW THE POLICE.
Did Lamoreaux-Drinl<s Didn't Star.
tie Him-Steaiing $3.50 Did.

Butte, Dec. 26.-John Lamoreux
who lives in Deadwood, s. d., was in
the city on Christmas day. He once
had known member of the police
force in the city, and ac-
costed a man on the cor
ner of Main and Galena street,
whom he thought was an officer. He
asked the latterif he eknew his friend.
The stranger said he did. He also
volunteered the information that he
was policeman. Mr.. Lamoreux
was pleased, and when the bogus po-
liceman suggested that they take a
walk, he at once accompanied him.
The fellow and Lamoreux went to a
house on East Galena street, where
he was introduced to two women. At
ter several rounds of drinks Lam
oreux left the crib for his hotel where
he discovered the loss of his pocket
book, which contained $3.50. He noti-
fed the police, who are making an
investigation.