davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-04-07
REvORE THE GRAND JURY.
witnesses Tell What They Know Of thu
6Soebel Assassination.

Witnoeoeo Tell WhNt They KNOW OI tn0
6;oebel AssaasinatiOn.
FRANKFORT, KY, April 7.-State Sem
ator George H. Alexander was one Of
the witnesses before the grand jury in
the Goebel investigation. He was in
the executive Office talking to Governor
Tavlor at the time Governor Goebel
was assassinated. He detailed what he
saw there and said that Governor Tay-
lor. who was very much excited, drew a
nistol. fearing that a mob would attack
the exc cutive offices. Alexander went
ont a back door, fearing to 60 out the
front way. ON account of the excite.
ment. Detective Armstrong, who has
been working OH the case, then testified.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-04-07
n.rx That Force win he Used.

FRANKFORT, KY, April 7.-Rerre.
.entatiyes of the Beckham administra-
tion deny that force will be used to dis
lodge the Republicans from possession
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
CAPT. MAs0Ns ELOQUENT SPEECH.
The Warren County Democratic Convention
Called For April 3rd.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Warrenton, n. c., March l6.-The coun-
ty committee has issued a call for the
County Convention to meet on the 2rd
of April. The primaries will be held on
the 9th of March. J. II. Kerr, Jr., w.
X. Barham and ]. E. McCraw were recon-
mended by the committee to the State
Election Board for appointment as the
Board of Election for Warren county.
The speech of Hon. T. w. Mason here
this week for the amendment was one of
the most eloquent orations ever heard in
Warren county. 1t ought to be heard in
every county in the State. The Record
advocates Mr. Mason for Congress, saying
"Hon. T. W. Mason is a candidate for
Congress from this the Second district,
and we are sure he will get the vote of
Warren in the Congressional convention.
There isn't an ADLER purer man in public
life and his election to Congress and re-
dempton of the Second district would be
an honor upon the State"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
REPUBLICANS AMENDED ANSWER
In the Beckham-Taylor Suit Involving the
Governorship.
(Rv Tne Associated Prcss. )

Louisville, Ky. March 16.--Thc amend
ed answer of the Republicans in the
Beckham- Taylor consolidated suit in
volving the Goyernorship was filed with
Judge Field in the circuit court today.
The amended answer is made prir "
paily to perfect the record before the
case IS taken to the Court of Appeals
and, if possible, to the United States Su-
preme Court. The power of the Legis-
lature to determine contests for the Of
fees of Governor and Lieutenant Cover
nor is held TO be judicial in nature and
subject to the same restrictions and limi4
tations TO which judicial power is ordi-
narily subjected.
The next most important contention
looks to attacking anything done by the
Legislature while Governor Taylor's pro-
clamation adjourning the Legislature to
London, KY, was in force.
1t is declared that intense excitement
existed following the shooting of William
Z. GOebel, threats of blowing up public
buildings and taking of human life were
freely made, the public peace was threat
ened and there was a general state OF
confusion, insurrection and danger of life
and property
The remainder of the answer relates
TO alleged Irregularities in the proceed
ings Of the contest boards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
Leads all North Carolina News and Circulation

eral Clements crossed the Orange River
yesterday. Repairs to the railway bridge
at Norvals Pont have commenced, and it
will shortly be ready for traffic. General
Pole Carew telegraphs his arrival a.
Springfontein, SO that Bloemfontein now
is practically in rail communication with
Cape Town. My proclamation is already
having an excellent effect. Several hun
dred burghers have expressed their in
tention to surrender their arms and re-
turn to their occupations.
"The resident commissioner of Basuto-
land reports that 500 Beers lately arrived
from Bloemfontein, and that a further
contingent from Aliwal North was only
waiting to know the terms of my procla-
nation to surrender. They had refused to
attend council at Kroonstadt, to which
President Steyn had summoned them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
General Wheeler in Washing ton,
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, March 16-General Joe
Wheeler arrived in the city this morning
from Atlanta, Ga.
General Wheeler said that as soon as
his resignation had been accepted by
the President, he intended to make the
issue as to his right to a seat in the
House of Representatives, as a represen-
tative from Alabama.
After an interview with General Cor
bin, General Wheeler went over to the
White House, his purpose being to secure
speedy action upon his resignation. 1t is
learned that such action has been with
held by the President only to legalize
General Wheelers travelling expenses
and per diem up to the moment of his
arrival in Washington. General Wheeler
was with the President some time. On
leaving the White House he said his
resignation had not yet been accepted
but he expected a decision would be
reached within few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
ONE VANISHES IN FLAMES
The Others So Badly Hurt They Can
not Possibly Recover.
TWO OTHERS VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED
The Men Had Sought to Dislodge Molten Iron
That Had Hung in the Furnace, When
It Suddenly Fell Causing a
Terrific EXPLOSION,
(By The Associated Press. }

Pittsburg, Pa, March 16.-By the fall
of a hang" at the Monongahela Furnace
Company, at McKeesport today, one
man was cremated two fatally burned
and two others badly injured
George Martin is the cremated man.
George Curven and Sydney Jackson
were SO badly burned that their recovery
is impossible. Stephen Stoboswich and
John Borcneck were badly burned bur
will recover.
Explosions of this character are fire.
quent in this section, but the absolute
disappearance of Martin lends an air of
mystery to the affair that makes 1t
unique. Three hundred tons of molten
ore, coke and minerals, used in the pro-
duction OF pig iron became fast in the
furnace and Martin and Curven, as top
filters, tried to dislodge it, Suddenly the
entire mass FELL compressing the gas
below and, causing a terrific explosion.
Not a trace of Martins body can be
found. Curven, when discovered was in
horrible shape and can hardly live until
morning. The other men who were at
the bottom of the furnace Jared some
better, but Jackson Is so badly burned
that his recovery is next to impossible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
SAMPSON INsTRUcTs FOR AYc0CK
For Governor and Daniel Hugh Mclean For
Secretary Of State.
Especial to News and Observer. }


Clinton, NJ c., March 16.-The Samp-
inquiry over the fact that the rain which
here today. There was a large attend
ance of delegates and enthusiasm was at
red heat.
Mr.. John ID. Kerr was reelected chair
man of the executive committee.
The convention was entertained by
son County Democratic Convention met
The following resolution was intro
duced and passed unanimously.
The Democrats of Sampson county in conven.
First, That we are heartily in favor of the
candidacy OF Hon. c. B. Aycock, Of Wayne
county for the first place on the White Mans
ticket, and the delegates from this county are
hereby instructed to use all honorable means
to secure his nomination at the State conven-
ton which is to be held in Raleigh, April IL,
1900.
Second. That we most heartily and earnestly
recommend the nomination of Hon. Daniel Hugh
Mclean, of Harnett county, for Secretary OF
State, and that this recommendation is bascd
upon his continuous loyal services to the Dem
ocratic party in this section of the State, and
his conspicuous ability.
There was a larger attendance than
has been in former years, and the pros
poets for Democratic success this year is
brighter than has been for six years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
TALK or AN APPEAL
TO THE PRESIDENT
Taylor Holds Conference with
Leading Republicans.
KEEPS A STILL TONGUE
But it is Said he Desires Small Body
Of Troops.
AND ALSO REORGANIZATION BY M'KINLEY
The Republican Answer in the Goyernorship
Contest. Arraignment of Powers, Davis
and Others at Frankfort. Examin-
ing Trials Set for Monday.
(By The Associated Press.)

Frankfort Ky, March 16.-Governor
Taylor spent the entire day at the exc
cutive mansion today in conference with
Republican leaders, chief among whom
were John W. Yerkes, of Danville, and
ID. w. Lindsay, of this city. 1t is under
stood that memorial to President Nc
Kinley, asking him to intervene and take
hand in the political contests was the
subject Of this conference, but as several
Of those called to the conference did
not arrive, the decision was not reached
as to the exact terms of the message that
will be sent to the President. Governor
Taylor refused tonight to talk about the
appeal to President Mckinley, but II is
said that the Governor has expressed .
desire for the assistance OF a small body
of troops and also for support in the
way OF recognition Of him as governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
ANOTHER FORCE COMING
Which Will Replace Roberts Troops
When He Moves Northward.
OPPOSITION IN THE FREE STATE DYING
BIoemfontein in Rail Communication With Cape
Town. Beers Refuse 10 Attend Council
at Kroonstadt to Which Steyn
Had Summoned Them.
(By The Associated Press.)

London, March 17.-(4:20 a. m.-Satur-
day)-With the railway communication
to the Cape intact Lord Roberts will in
4 few days be in a position TO begin the
advance on Pretoria. His deep political
intuition, combined with his bold strate-
gy, is having the result desired in the
Southern sections of the Orange Free
State which are rapidly calming down.
Mafeking is now the only point for
anxiety and it is known that a force has
left Kimberley, it's relief may be an
nounced before many days pass.
In the Hobbies of Parliament last even
ing it was rumored that Lord Roberts is
about to issue a proclamation announcing
that the former system of government in
the Orange Free State is abolished and
promising Free Staters who Immediately
surrender due consideration.
1t is understood that all the Continen-
tai powers, with one exception, uncom-
promisingly refused to intervene. The
exception is Russia. whose reply was
couched in less firm language, although,
like the others, she declined to interfere.
1t is said that the Pope was also appeal
ed to, but that he declined to do anything
beyond writing letter to the Queen, ap-
pealing TO her to stop the further effu-
sion OF blood. DR.. Leyds' efforts with
King Leopold were quite futile.
The latest advices respecting the sur
render of Bloemfontein show that the ap-
proach of the British caused stampede.
Thirteen trains, each composed of forty
cars, and all crammed with Beers. hurried
ncrthward just before the line was cut
Mr. Steyn would have been compelled to
surrender; but he pretended that he was
going to visit one of the outposts, and at
midnight took a carriage which was wait
ing for him outside the town and thus
escaped The Beers got the bulk of their
wagons and military stores away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17

Republicans to get out OF this storm ap1
the bill now proposed was the means they
were employing TO land safely.
He declared that the course of the
Government toward the people of the
island, and not the hurricane, had
paralyzed the Industries of Porto Rico.
The remedy was a reversal of the action
of the Government and authority for the
Porto Ricans to bring their products here
free of duty and letting them buy and
sell wherever they might please.
THE course we have pursued toward
these people," said Mr.. Jones, ''is wrong
and indefensible. What the Porto Ricans
want is not charity, but justice. 1t is
perfectly evident that the prostration Of
affairs on the island is due to the high
taxes with which the people there are
afflicted
Remarking that he could not ascertain
just what the object of the bill was, Mr..
Jones said he would content himself by
Offering the following amendment
From and after the passage of this
act no duty shall be collected on articles
coming into Porto Rico from other parts
of the United States, or on goods coming
from Porto Rico into other parts of the
United States"
Mr.. Pettus (Ala.) declared his opposi-
ton to the bill, holding that such appro-
priations were dangerous as precedents,
and they ought to be abandoned. Reply
ing to an inquiry from Mr.. Wolcott. Mr..
Pettus denied that the appropriations
made for the relief OF the Mississippi
River sufferers at various times were in
terms more liberal than the present mea-
sure. The former had been specific ap-
preparations for a specific purpose.
Mr.. Tillman said there was evidently SO
much division among the Republicans that
it appeared doubtful TO him whether they
would be able to enact any Porto Rican
legislation at all. He said it looked as
Continued on SccondPage.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
THE PUBLIC BUILDING FOR DURHAM
Mr.. Kitchin' Speaks For His Bill Before the
Public Buildings Committee.
Especial to News and Observer }


Washington. d. c., March 16-Repre-
sentative Kitchin was before the Commis-
sioner on Public Buildings and Grounds
today, and made an argument in favor of
his bill to appropriate one hundred thou
sand dollars for a public building at Dur
ham.
DR.. r. j. league, of RoXboro, passed
through the city today, en- route home
from New York, where he has been on
professional business.
Owing to pressure of public business,
Representative Kitchin will be unable to
fill his appointment at Wilkesboro on
Monday.
There is no doubt about the identity
OF Michael Downing. arrested for robbery
here few days ago. Mr.. Bellamy called
yesterday to be certain that the robber
was the same fellow who made the aff1-
davit for Dockery. There is no doubt
that the affidavit given and the robber
are one and the same.
Joseph B. Cole has been appointed post
master at Big Oak.
Judge Advocate Lemly. of Winston
Salem. will in all probability be reap
pointed by the President. He has filled
the position with dignity and accepta
bility. Senator Pritchard who urges his
re-appoinment, thinks it will be made.
The Evening Star says that several
members of the Judiciary Committee will
ask the President to withdraw Judge
Ewart's name from further consideration.
Senator Pritchard is not of that number.
He will continue to fight for confrma-
tion right up to the end of the session.
He will not win but his fight will enable
Judge Ewart to keep drawing salary until
the next session of Congress. BY that
time Senator Pritchard, seeing North
Carolina helplessly Democratic, mas take
the place himself if he fails to get ST.
montons job. The Star thinks that If a
new name should be shortly sent in
Col. James E. Boyd would be appointed,
though Republican tells me that the
President does not regard Col Boyd as
of judiciary temperament. The Star adds,
'Pritchard could have the place himself
if he wanted it, but he is not disposed
that way"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
POWERS AND OTHERS ARRAIGNED.
The Examining Trials of the Prisoners Set Fo
Monday.
(Ry The Associated Press.l

Frankfort, KY, March 16.--Secretary OF
State Powers, Captain John w. Davis, W.
II. Culton and Harland Whitaker, the
four prisoners who are held as alleged
accessories to the assassination of Gov
ernor Goebel, were brought here from
Louisville today in charge of Sheriff Suter
and deputies. a special detail of police
and deputy sheriffs met them at the
train and they were marched to the jail
through the streets, which were lined
with people. who anticipated their COM
ing There was no disorder and the
prisoners greeted their friends pleasantly
as they went to jail The prisoners were
arraigned before County Judge Moore. at
IL o'clock, and after some argument be-
tween the attorneys, Hazlip was released
on $4,000 bond. Judge Moore set the
examining trials for Monday. A continu-
ance of two days may be asked.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
ROBERTS coNGRATuLATEs HIS TRooRs
He Promises That He Will Lead Them Into
Pretoria
(By The Associated Press


London, March 16.-Lord Roberts sue
cess in handling the civil problems at
Bloemfontein and the manifest equanimi-
ty with which the residents of the capital
of the Orange Free State accept the
British occupation momentarily eclipse
in interest the military situation 1t is
believed here that the Commander in
Chief of the British forces in South Africa
will soon push on to Pretoria. but Great
Britain is quite content TO listen for a
few days to the acclamations of the
people of Bloemfontein and permit the
troops to enjoy a few days rest before
expecting further success. Lord Roberts
made a quaint speech to the guards at
BlOemfontein today, when, in his first
congratulatOry words, he expressed pride
in their splendid march of 3S miles in
twenty eight hours, and gave ample as
surance of his ultimate design.
Through a small mistake said Lord
Roberts, Il have not been able to march
into Bloemfontein at the head of the
brigade, as | intended. | promise you,
however that | will lead you into Pre-
toria.'
General Gatacre is holding Bethuiie,
and the whole line of the railroad south
OF Bloemfontein is now in the hands of
the British, and. General Brabant's COL
umn having crossed the Orange River
after forced march, at Aliwal North
on Sunday and General Clements column
being across at Vanzyl, the three columns
will form an army OF 900 to $4,000 men,
which is expected to replace the forces
Of Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein as he
pushes northward. .Just where the Beers
will attempt to oppose that march is ar
important question. but it cannot be
easily answered until General Joubert is
more definitely located Further news
has reached the outside world from Mafe-
king dated Friday, March 9th, showing
that though the garrison was in hard
straits they were buoyed up by the
knowledge that their plucky fight was ap-
precated at home.
General Roberts reports that he found
seven British officers and 43 men wound
ed in the hospital at Bloemfontein and
that they had been well cared for. He
adds
Il rejoiced the wounded Beers by tell
ing them they could all proceed to their
homes instead of being made prisoners
as soon as they can leave the hospital -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
BRITISH SECURE TWENTY SIX ENGINES
Prettyman Governor Of Bloemfontein. Grobe-
laar Attempting to Escape to the North.
NV Tho Associated preec y


Bloemfontein, March (Tuesday.)-
General Prettyman is succeeding admir-
ably as Governor OF the town. He issued
proclamation today requesting the
burghers within a radius of ten miles
to deliver up their arms, assuring them
they would be paid for the confiscation
of their property.
Lord Roberts is about TO issue fresh
proclamations which it is believed will
have the effect of dsarming further op-
position on the part OF the Free Staters
Mr.. Collins has been appointed Land
drost, vice Pappenfus, deposed, and Mr.
Fraser will act as mayor.
Great quantities of stores captured at
Wasserfall have been recovered. AS the
result of Hunters and Westons line
cutting the British have secured twenty
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
A BOYS FATAL THROW
Harvey Vincent Killed by a
Piece of Coal.
He fingered For Nearly Week Unconscious.
Pickard, Who Threw The Coal CIinker,
Still at Large.
Especial to The News and Observer }

Graham, y. c., March 16.-Via Burling-
ton, y. C-Last Sunday afternoon at Sid
ney Cotton Mills, several young white
boys engaged in quarrel, and Tom
Pickard, aged IS. threw piece OF coal
clinker at Harvey Vincent. aged 10, strik-
ing him oyer the right eye and infiicting
q very painful wound. Young Vincent
was unconscious and confined to his bed
from the hour he received the wound until
his death, which followed as result,
this afternoon at . O'Clock. At 8 o'clock
tonight Pickard had not been arrested
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
A Beautiful Life Cut Short.
(special to News and Observer. >

Durham, n. c., March 16.-The sympa-
thy of the whole community goes out TO
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Bass in the death OF
their 12-year- son who was buried to-
day He was youth OF uncommon
brightness and loveliness OF character,
and gave promise of making noble man.
A. Max and d. q. O'Brient are the pro-
moters of the Eureka Brick and Tile
Company, with $4,000 brick capacity per
day. organized here. 1t will be located
near Edgemont--the new name given
Smoky Hollow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Will Meet and Chose Delegates to Kansas
City June IA.
(Bv The Associated Press,

Atlanta. Ca, March 16.-The State
Democratic committee today decided to
hold the State primaries May 18th to
nominate full ticket and name sue
cessor to United States Senator Bacon.
The State Convention which will choose
delegates to the Kansas City Convention
will be held in Atlanta, June 14th. The
committee refused to submit the question
of prohibition to the people at the pri-
maries on the ground that the committee
had no jurisdiction and the Democratic
party is pledged to local option.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
Confederate Monument at Wilson
lsnecial 70 News and Observer.

Wilson, n c., March 16.-The Jesse
Barnes Camp of Confederate Veterans is
now ready to give out the contract for the
erection of the Confederate monument on
the plot in Maplewood cemetery reserved
for the monument when the cemetery was
purchased and laid off years ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
Receiver For Marietta Paper Mill
fBr The Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga. March 16.--The Marietta
Mills, one of the largest concerns in the
South and one said not to be in the
paper trust, was placed in the hands of
Moultrie NJ Sessions as temporary re-
ceiver yesterday by Judge Newman, Of the
United States court.
The cause Of the receivership was the
failure of the company to pay interest on
an issue of $4,000 of bonds for which d.
Robinson Is trustee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
TOBU|LD AN OIL MILL
And Also a Fertilizer Factory
at Rocky Mount.
Company Organized and $4,000 Subscribed
Stock Taken For Knitting Mill to
be Built This Summer.
Especial TO News and obseryer.)

NS!ltVIaI 70 -Nt"h dIII OK1'eINeF'I
Rocky Mount, n. c., March 16.-A meet
ing was held at the fair grounds here to-
day by the stockholders Of the Fair AS
sociation and other prominent citizens.
An oil and fertilizer factory company was
organized and ten thousand dollars sub
scribed The stock will be increased to
forty thousand dollars. The mill will be
built at once.
Stock has been subscribed for knit
ting mill to be built this summer.
The Coast Line hospital will be opened
in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
HOPE FOR THE FRUIT CROP.

Macon, Ca, March ia numtcr o.
fruit men from all parts Of the State were
in the city today attending committee
meeting. The concensus of opinion among
them is that the weather has not been
cold enough to hurt the fruit crop let.
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE YET.
Atlanta, Ga, March 16.-Dispatches to
the Constitution tonight from all parts
OF Georgia do not indicate any serious
damage to the peach crop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-17
A WAR SHIP is ORDERED TO CHINA.
Goes to Taku to Look After Our Threatened
Missionary Interests.
(By The Associated press.)

Washington, March 16.-Secretary Long
has cabled instructions to Admiral Wat
son at Cavite, to send warship to, Taku,
China. at the mouth of the Ticho River.
to look after American missionary in
terests that are threatened. He has left
the selection of the ship to Admiral Wat
SON.