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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-05

setback for Quny.-Mr. Quay re-
ceived another distinct setback in the
Senate yesterday. For this he has to
thank the vigilant Senator Burrows. who
continues to pursue him with an impiaca-
bic hostility that nobody pretends to I'm
derstand. Senator Galiinger. too. took
vicious whack at the PROSTATE Pennsyl-
vanian. but as it is understood that Sen
ator Gallinger's opposition is based main
~ on the circumstance that Senator Chan
dler is for him may not indicate as dan
gerous an obstacle as some others that
are in his way After an unseemly Wrar-
gle 1t was finally agreed to postpone FUR
Their consideration OF the Quay case until
after the routine business has been dis
posed OF this morning. But, contrary 90
the general impression. this does not sig
nifty that the Quay contest will be finally
disposed Of today. On the other hand. il
shows that the opposition is strong enough
in resources Of delay. il not in actual
votes if pushed to the wall, to keep the
case indefinitely hung up. The only bust
ness now on the calendar ahead Of the
case, according to the agreement made
several weeks ago is the Lodge Philippine
bill But if Quay's enemies want 10 use
this 10 play for time they can string out
the discussion of this measure for weeks.
or until events develop something else
upon which they can hinge rational excuse
for further postponiug Gnal consideration
of his contest. II all things else fail them
they may be able TO induce the wise and
taciturn senator Allison 20 bring in small
appropriation bills from time to time until
adjournment gets in sight In brief, it
grows more evident every time the ease
gets before the Senate that Colonel Quay,
through one means or another, viii be
kept out of the Senate at this session.
even though his old desk has never been
assigned to anybody else and still retains
his name plate upon its top. Before the
next session is held the new Legislature
to be elected in Pennsylvania in Novem-
bcr will have met and in all probability
have elected a Senator Careful estimates
OF the results Of legislative primaries and
conventions which have been held in the
keystone State 10 date show that Colonel
QUAY is not holding his own. It is consid
cred possible that nobody will have ma
fcrity Of instructed votes when the next
Legislature Convenes at Harrisburg but
capable judges Of Pennsylvania politics
contend that the legislators cannot again
be induced to adjourn without electng
senator. II by any possibility the Quay
opposition at Washington should develop
sufficient strength TO refuse him his seat
on a square test vote il is confidently be-
Iieyryi that he would be beaten at Harris
burg next winter. Obviously. therefore,
the political future Of the Hon. Matthew
Stanley Quay seems to be rapidly drawing
to close.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
WOMEN's RINGING CALL.
Their Temperance Union to Meet at Washing
ton on the seth Instant
(By the Associated Press


Chicago, Nov. 13-Mrs H. NJ. N.
stevens, president, and Mrs S. M. d.
Fry corresponding secretary have issued
the call for the national convention of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union. II says
"The National Woman's Christian Tenn
parance Union is hereby officially called
to meet in It's twenty seventh annual con-
yantiou al Washington. b. g., November
30tn, ard to continue its session until
December 7th.
THE time as well as the place Of our
meeting Is significant. 1t Is the month
OF Presidential election and the week
Of opening OF the United States Congress,
in both of which we have intense inter
est, but, in the words of Miss Wizards
convention call for 1896, We shall not
meet as a political party, but IS those
to whom politics seem a sacred duty; not
as financiers and yet as those profoundly
interested in finance; not as statesmen,
but we trust as stateswomen-the women
or great nation, baptized with a mignty
carnestnesS. endued with a clear vision
that enables to see whatever else the
nations individuals constituting that
nation may need the primal need is ap-
piled Righteousness
We besDeak universal observance Of
the day of Friday for November Goth. to
The end that we may have a pillar Of
cloud by day and pillar of fire by night,
not only ut the convention but during
The entire year"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
Captain Hart, Fillbuster, Dead.

Philadelphia, Nov. 13.-Captain John
ID. Hart, of Cuban filibustering fame,
died today of apopieXy. Captain Hart
has been in poor health lately and
made his home in Atlantic City. Yes
terday he came here and was stricken
on the street. He was taken to a hos
pitaI, where he died without rcgaining
consciousness.
Captain Hart's life was practically
spent in shipping circles. From an
able seaman he became successful
ship owner and engaged in the fruit
trade with the West Indies. During
the year 1896 two Of his vessels, the
Bermuda and Laurada, made frequent
trips TO Cuba with arms and amlnuni-
tion for the Cubans.
Captain Hart was convicted in De
ccmbcr, 1S9S,h of participating in a
tilibustering expedition and was sen
fenced to two years imprisonment. In
February, 1898, the sentence was put
into execution, and in June of the
same year Captain Hart was pardoned
by President Mckinley.
Captain Hart was born in Accomac
county, Va, forty-one years ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
Scow Wrecked, Four Drowned
(By The Associated Press.

Havana Nov. 13.--A city scavenger
scow was wrecked today off Cabanas and
four Cubans were drowned
The captain and engineer of the tow
boat Teresa, both Spaniards, have been
arrested ON the charge of ineffiency,
neglect and cowardice and Captain Young.
captain of the port has asked that they
be indicted fer manslaughter. Tho
Teresa had two scows in tow. One of
them with Is men on board, parted her
hawser. The other was towed into Ha-
vana by the Teresa. When the captain
was informed from MORO that the other
scow was in a dangerous position he or
dered the Teresa to 20 out. The sea was
heavy The Teresa started but turned
back
Captain Young in an open launch then
went to the rescue but was nearly
swamped off MORO. The scow went on
the rocks, Lieutenants Falk and Gill with
soldiers OF the Second artillery saved
eleven men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
WISH PEKTN MADE AN OPEN PORT.
Powers May Insist on This as a Part of Basis
of Settlement
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, Nov. 13.--In addition TO
the points said to be agreed upon at Pekn
as basis For settlement with China, as
announced in cable dispatches, ii is under
stood that several other points are likely
10 receive attention when the matter is
taken up with the Chinese cnvoys. One
Of these is as to making the city Of Pekin
an open port" for while it is not on the
seacoast the purpose is to extend to it
that freedom of commerce and inter-
course with foreigners which now applies
only to those open ports designated by
treaties with China The suggestion that
this action be taken has been male in
high Chinese quarters. and its adyisa-
bility is urged because Pekin, as the
capital of the Chinese empire is the cen
tre of influence throughout the country
Another point which may be proposed is
that capital punishment. by beheading or
otherwise shall not occur in future by inn
perial edict alone, but only after trial
such as is given in civilized countries,
the accused having an opportunity to be
heard. This does not apply to the exc
cutions made necessary by the Boxer
movement
Official dispatches have been received
here from the Viceroys Of the Southern
Provinces CT China who thus far have
been most friendly to foreigners stating
that they were shocked by the execution
Of the acting viceroy Of Chi Ii. and
stating that they feared this would have
a serious effect in those localities hither-
to fayorably disposed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
MURDERED HER BABE
The Negro Mother Threw it
Into a Well.
Held Under Water With Pole Until Drowned.
Says She Could Not Take
Care Of II.

Dunn, N. c., Nov. IA most cruel
and unnatural murder near here, was
unearthed yesterday by the discovery of
the body of child drowned in an old
we'll in the edge of Cumberland county.
IT was found to be the -year-old child
Of negro woman living near town, by
the name of Melissa Clegg Upon being
arrested. the heather mother confessed
that it was her child; that she carried
It while asleep and threw II in the well
and took "A pole and held It under water
until drowned. She gave as her reason
that she could not take care Of II and
wanted to get rid Of it, The murderess
will be sent to Cumberland county Jail
to await trial in that county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
LEG CHEwED UP BY A WHEEL.
Mr.. Monroe Moore Will Probably Die From
His Injuries,
Especial to the News and Observer)

Especial to the News and Observer
Reidsvillc, N. G., Nov. 13.-The proba-
BILE fatal accident which befell Mr.. Mon
roe Moore at Iron Works Mill, an ac-
count of which appeared in the News and
Observer yesterday, caused the loss OF
one leg and will perhaps result IN his
death. though al this writing the young
man is resting quietly Mr.. Moore was
engaged in building a covering over "A
water wheel when he dropped his ham
mcr, and in attempting to recover it
slipped into the cog wheel His leg was
ground up 70 the knee. He caught the
shafting above him and screamed for
help The machinery was stopped and
friends hurried to his relief, cutting the
leaders Of the mutilated leg and releas
ing him. DR. Il. r. Brooks was summon
ed and amputated the leg at the knee
joint.
Reidsville people are protesting against
the action Of the town commissioners in
granting license for the sale of liquor
in the buildings on Gilmer street. They
think Gilmer street Is too near the main
thoroughfare and residence part Of the
city.
At high noon on November 21st Mr..
Alfred T.. Young and Mrs. Rosa e. Wick
ers will be married here at the First
Baptist church. Mr. Young is one OF the
Southerns popular express messengers,
and Mrs Vickers is propretress of the
Blue Ridge Inn at Mt. Airy, and the Hick
ory Inn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
THE MASSACRE ON THE AMUR.
The Horrible Butchery Described by Belgian
Traveller
(By the Associated Press.l

London. Nov. 13.-The Globe this after
noon publishes a letter from a Belgian
gentleman, who has been travelling to
Pekin via the ansSiberian railroad He
describes under date of September 9Th
what he saw in the Amur River His
account surpasses in horror those preyi-
ously published.
THE scenes / have witnessed during
the three days since my steamer left
Blagovetchensk," he says, "are horrible
beyond the powers OF description. 1t is
the closing tableaux of fearful human
tragedy. Two thousand were deliberately
drowned at Morxo, 1000 at Rabe and 5000
around Blagovetchensk, total of $4,000
corpses encumbering the river, among
which were thousands of women and chill
dren. Navigation was all but impossible.
Last week boat had to plough her way
through tangled and mangled mass of
corpses lashed together by their long
hair. The banks were literally covered
with corpses. In the curves of the stream
were dark, putrid smelling masses of hui
man flesh and bone, surging and swaying
in the steamers wake and wash. The
captain vainly ordered full speed ahead.
The sight and smell will be ever with us.
From Blagovetchensk TO Aigun, As
kilometres, numerous villages lined the
bank, with a thriving industrious popula-
tion of over 100000. That of Aigun was
90 900. No one will ever know the num-
Der of these who perished by shot, sword
and stream. Not village is left. The
silence of death was around us, the
ruins Of Aigun on the right, with broken
down crumbling walls and shattered roof
less houses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
NEW CONGRtSSMEN l8
On This Basis -Four States Would Lose
Representatives.
MAINE, VIRGINIA, KANSAS, ARKANSAS
II is Said That Any Ratio Smaller Than 200,'
00O, Which Would Save Their Full
Representation, Would Make The
lnnan Mnnnhn nrrhin lInMnnldn
House Membership UnwieIdy.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Director of
the Census Merriam was at the White
House today. He called the attention
of the President to the fact that the
figures ON the population of the Uni
ted States, the total Of which has
been announced, are in such shape
that they will be at the disposal Of
Congress when it meets for any action
it may desire 10 take in the direction
of a reapportionment BILL The reap
portionmant following the count Of
the Twelfth census Will become ope1-
ative by law in 1908. There probably
will be n considerable increase both in
the ratio and the total number Of Rep
resentativcs under the new apportion-
ment. Starting with a ratio of one to
every 10000 inhabitants, there were 65
Representatives in the First Congress.
This ratio under the tenth census
reached l5t,9l1, giving the House of
Representatives 325 members. The
eleventh census in 1890 gave popula-
tion of g.. 1922, $50, or an increase ofst2s
100000. With this the ratio was in
creased to l73,90l people to each Rep
resentatiye, and at this ratio the
House numbered $50 members, an in
crease Of 21 The ratio under the
new census probably will reach
100000 With an increase of 49,
225,464 shown by the present census,
and letting majority fractions of the
appointment count for an additional
number, as has been the custom, this
would make an increase of IS mem
bers in the next House. Re-appor-
tionment on this basis would leave but
four States that would lose Bepresen-
tatiyes. They are Maine and Virginia
in the East and Kansas and Arkansas
in the West. they would lose one
member each. Any ratio smaller than
100000, which would save them their
full representation, would, it is
thought, make an unwieldy addition
to the membership Of the House
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
MR. ]. H. LAssITER, JR, DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of Henderson Passed Away
in Baltimore Yesterday

kilograms received here yesterday
announced the death Of Mr.. james IL.
LaSsiter, of Henderson, which sad
event occurred in Baltimore. whittier
he had gone in the hope of deriving
benefit for his health, which had been
seriously impaired for some time past.
The best medical attention proved un-
availing and he expired at 1890
o'clock yesterday
Mr.. Lassiter was well known in Raj
cigh and was very popular. lie be-
longcd to the firm Of J. H. LasSiter d
Co.. of Henderson, being associated
with his grandfather and brother in
the conduct of q large and successful
mercantile business.
lie possessed many amiable and at
tractive qualities and was held in high
esteem by all classes in Henderson.
His untimely death will be univer-
sally lamented.
Mr.. Lassiter married Miss Ellen
Daniel Faucett, only daughter of the
late Mr.. James Faucett and grand
raughter of Mrs. J j. Long. formerly
of lialifaN county.
Mrs. Lasster was summoned 10 Bal
timore Few days ago and with her
aunt, Mrs. Gen. Junius Daniel. ws at
his bedside when the end came His
mother, grandfather and a brother
Mr.. Robert Lassiter- also survive him.
Very general sympathy will be eN-
tended TO the afflicted family in their
bereavement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
A SUPERB EXHIBITION
Grounds'Alive With Attractions Never
Before Seen in State.
FAIR WEATHER AND FINE ATTENDANCE
The Managers Congratulated on the Results Of
Their Aggressive Work. The Parade.
The Races Filled by Best Horses
on The Track.
lspecIal to News and observerl

Especial to News and observer0
Newbern, n c., Nov. 13.-The great
Newbern fair was formally opened
this morning by our next Senator,
Hon. f. NJ. Simmons, in most happy
speech and under the most auspicous
tendance were all that could have been
desired.
The Fair is exactly what it's man
agefnent claimed that that it would
be, the finest and most magnificent
exhibition of the kind ever before pre-
sented. Secretary Green and Presi-
dent Dunn. are receiving many con
gratulations for their aggressive man
agement. The grounds are alive with
splendid attractions never before seen
in the State, and as usual the eXhib-
it's cover many fields not possible to
the average fair
The races are all filled by tne best
harses on the track.
At 10:30 o'clock the parade formed
at the intersection of Broad and Mid
die streets, and moved down Broad to
Craven, down Craven to South Front,
up South Front TO Middle, up Middle
to Broad, up Broad to George, up
George TO Fair grounds.
The order of the parade was as fol-
lows:
Division No. in charge of Division
Chief +. X. Hyman-City police
mounted; band; military; corps of
mounted marshals.
Division No. 2, under charge of Di-
vision Chief +. +. Williams-Presi-
dent and orator in carriage; chaplain
and escort in carriage; directors and
other officers in carriages; corps of
mounted marshals
Division No. 3. in charge of Division
Chief Fred Richardson-Mayor and
city officials in carriages; Newbern
fire department.; corps of mounted
marshals.
Division No. t. in charge of Division
Chief j. Guion Dunn-sBoys' pony bri-
gade; citizens in carriages; Industrial
floats, etc; corps of mounted mar
shals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
TO CANVASS TIE VOTE DEC 8
A Close Watch Will be Kept by Both Parties
in Kentucky
(Bv the Associated Press. !

Frankfort. KY, Nov. 13.-The State
Election Board will meet December ;
to canvass the returns and officially
declare the result of the election in
this State. While the Republicans
have formally conceded the election OF
Bpekham as Governor and announced
that there would be no contest, both
Republicans and Democrats will be
represented by counsel at the canvass
of the vote. Every phase of the elec-
tion will be closely watched by both
sides, as matters may arise which win
have bearing on the contests for
Congressman in two districts, the
Third and Ninth.
Governor Beckham will be inaugura
ted December II. II is said one of the
first official papers Governor-elect
Durbin Of Indiana will have to consid-
der when he takes Office will be a re-
QUESTION from Governor Beckham for
the return of Governor Taylor and eX-
Secretary of State Finley to this State
for trial. Leading Republicans claim
to have assurances from Indiana Re-
publican leaders that Mr.. Durbin Will
follow the precedent established by
Governor Mount in these cases and
will refuse to honor the requisition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
SPLIT IN KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Two Conventions Were in Session at Birming-
ham Yesterday.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 1.-TWO con-
ventions, both claiming to be the gen
eral assembly of the Knights of Labor of
the United States and Canada, are in
session in this city, as the outcome OF
the split which has occurred in the ranks
OF the order.
The Parsons wing of the order, headed
by John M. Parsons, of New York as
Grand Master Workman, arrived here at
noon and was met by Andrew O'Keefe, of
this city. a member of the National Exc
cutive Board The faction headed by
John w. Hayes arrived yesterday, and
this morning the convention composed of
delegates of this faction was called to or
der in Magnolia Hall by Grand Master
Workman Chamberlain, of Colorado, who
delivered his annual address. Prelmin-
airy organization was effected, after which
the convention settled down to work.
The Parsons faction met this after
noon in Engineers Hall and was called
to order by Grand Master Workman Par
sons, who also delivered his annual ad-
dress
Committees were appointed and an ad-
journment taken until tomorrow morn
ing.
There is much bitterness between the
two factions, and the convention may be
prolonged.
Mr.. Parsons has in his possession The
copy of an order of court granted in
Washington a few days ago retraining
John w Hayes, Secretary and Treasurer
of the Hayes faction from secreting or
removing the books and papers of the or
der. Service was secured on Mr.. Hayes,
who was absent from the city, by a spe-
cial order of the court deciding that val
id service could be secured by leaving a
copy of the order of the court command
ing his answer to the complain at his
offfna in,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
STRUCK BY A MASK ED BURGLAR
Mrs. orrin POtters Thrilling Adventure With
Robber.
(By the Agsociated Press. J


Chicago, Nov. 13.-The home of Orrin
w Potter, at 1870 Lake Shore drive, was
entered by a masked burglar early today.
Mrs. Potter was awakened as the bur-
glar with a cloth saturated with chloro-
FORM was bending over her, and scream
ed for help, but before the other mem
bers Of the household, aroused by her
cries, could come to her assistance. the
burglar struck her with a pair of brass
knuckles, almost rendering her uncon-
scious, and escaped. The blow cut a deep
cash in Mrs. Potter's head and for Il
time it was feared that this and the ner-
vous shock would result seriously, but
Mrs. Potter is reported as resting com
fortaby.
Last April the Potter residence was
entered by porch climbers. who secured
$4,000 in diamonds and jewelry and es-
capped without leaving a clue. This time,
however nothing was obtained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
THEY LIVE IN TENTS
The Mill Operatives Locked
Out in AIamarCe.
These are Furnished by National Textile Union
Men Leaving Companies Houses
as Rapidly as Possible.
(By the Associated Press.)

Greensboro, N. c., Nov. 13.-The cotton
mill trouble in Alamance county where
out on account of their refusal to abandon
the textile workers union is practically
unchanged. For over a month eighteen
or twenty mills have either been standing
idle or running with reduced forces. The
union operatives are vacating the factory
houses as rapidly as possible, in accord
anee with orders issued some days ago.
Those who have been unable to secure
employment elsewhere are temporarily
living in tents furnished by the National
Textile Union.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
COMPLIMENT TO MR.. BRYAN.
Georgia Legislature Unanimously Elects Him
President of the United States.
lBy the Assoelated Press.l

Atlanta. Ca. Nov. 13-The Georgia
Legislature being unable to ADJOURN No
vember 9Th. unanimously elected Hon.
William J. Bryan President Of the United
states Mr. Bryan has acknowledged the
the compliment and a letter from his was
read in the Senate today by order Of
President Howell. Mr.. Bryan says;
While the returns show that the de-
cislon rendered in my favor in Georgia
has been overrulcd in the higher court,
which includes the entire nation, / beg
to express my appreciation of the conf
dence and good will expressed by the
members Of the Georgia Legislature.
Yours truly,
CIVILIAN J. BRYAN"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-14
JOCKEY wALsH's RIDING.
This Was the Feature of an Otherwise Dull Day
at Aqueduct.
CBy the Associated Press.

lBy the fhabOLlabSh iA9"'p
New York, Nov 13.-Four firsts and
two seconds was Jockey Walsh's record
at Aqueduct today. His riding was the
feature Of an otherwise dull days sport.
Favorites took the last three races Sum
mary
First--Six furlongs; selling Belle Of
Orleans. 4 to /, won Bette Gray. to
and 10 5. second; Lady Contrary TO 2,
third Time, 16
second-Six furlongs. Shark, to I.
won; Princeton Girl to ] and to i,
second; Glade Run, 4 to /, third Time,
1915.
Third-One mile and seventy yards;
handicap. Tartar, l2 to /, won; Excclsis.
10 to ! and 10 /, second Dolando, / to
3, third. Time. 1:47 l-5.
Fourt--One mile and one-sixteenlh
Knnikinic, to 5, won Greyfeld to
and / to 2. second; Withers, to l.
third. Time, 1.48 3-5.
Fifth--About seven furlongs Marshal
Neil, II to g. won Frank Hall, ~ to /
and to 1. second. American, to l.
third. Time, :27 Is.
Sixth-One mile and seventy yards:
selling. Double Dummy to s. won; The
Chamberlain. 8 to ! and to T. second.
Garry McCoun, to /, third Time, i.47.