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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Telegraphic Briefs.

At Cairo, Egypt, six new cases of bu-
bonic plague and two deaths were re-
ported yesterday.
The journeymen plumbers of Richmond,
Va, are on strike. They demand three
dollars per day and a nine hour day
Rural guards killed Juan Gonzales,
the notorious outlaw and four com
panies near Sagua. Cuba, yesterday.
At Old Point Wednesday, delegation
of Kentuckians will present the battle
ship Kentucky with handsome silver
service.
A special to the News and Observer
from Scotland Neck, says that Mr.. Eugene
Slater. of that place, died Sunday morn
ing from the effects of blow in the
abdomen from . piece of timber forced
against him by a saw at Dunns saw mill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
ALL THE VOLUNTEERS TO RETURN.
40, 900 Regulars to Form Army Under Mac
Arthur in the Philippines
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Washington. June An order to pre-
vent misapprehension as to the future
policy of the War Department respecting
the military forces in the Philippines,
Adiutant General Ccrbin made brief
statement of the facts in the case to-
day. He said there had been no change
of policy since the departure of General
Otis and that none was contemplated. I'm
der the law the entire volunteer army
now serving in the Philippines will go
out of existence June Both, 1901, and the
problem before the War Department is
how to get the $1,000 men of that army
home from the Philippines before the
date named. and at the same time reliev-
ing them with other troops of the regular
establishment so far as possible, without
loss of military prestige in the Philip
pines and without disturbance of the
present military organization.
General Corbin says it is proposed to
maintain an army of forty thousand reg
ulars in the Philippines. so long as re-
qured and to do this it will be neces-
sary to draw upon the troops now in Cuba.
The army in the Philippines a present
numbers about $4,000 men equally divided
between regulars and volunteers. All the
volunteers are to be brought home and
mustered out at the place of enlistment.
June Both, of next year and in order to
accomplish this with certainty and with
the least embarrassment, the homeward
movement will begin early in the coming
November AS the case with the
volunteers for the Spanish War they Will
he brought home so far as possible in
the order of their departure from the
United States.
The plan is to have all the men at
their homes and their accounts with the
Government closed on the last day Of
their term of enlistment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Cotton Change eff GERS Elected.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, June 1.-THE annual election
of officers for the New York Cotton EX-
change was held today. There was no
opposition TO the regular ticket, which
follows
President. Samuel T. Hubbard vice
president, j. Temple Gwathmey; treas
urer. George Brennocke.
Board of Managers-G. w. Bailey, F.
A. Fachire, Hermann Hagedorn, j. f.
Jones r. p. McDougall. J. +. Maury, d.
Fl. Miller E. E. Moore, Hermann Norden
NJ. J. Parrott VIM. Ray, r. II. Rountrce
VIM. Tubbs, Fred. Van Ripper and II. H.
Wheeler.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
FILLED WITH ARMED MEN.
Car Sheds and Power House of St. Louis Tran
sit Company Guarded.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Louis, Mo-, June 4.-Every power
house and car shed of the St Louis Tran
sit Sompany is being guarded tonight by
Sheriff Pohlmans posse comitatus. In
all about 900 men are on duty tonight, so
or 60 men being at each power house. At
z o'clock tomorrow morning an equal num-
Der of men will relieve those on duty to-
night and remain on guard until o'clock
tomorrow night, when the night guard
will again take charge. This mode of
procedure will continue until the strike
is settled.
Members of the posse are armed with
Winchester repeating shotguns and shells
loaded with buckshot will be used in
case of disturbance. None of the dep
uties will be used to guard the cars,
the police being being retained for that.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
NO FIGHT AGAINST BRYAN.
But Maryland Delegates Will Vigorously OPP
pose 16 to Plank.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore, Md, June 4.-Democratic
conventions were held in the three legis-
lative districts of Baltimore City today,
and resulted in the sending of unn-
structed delegations to the State con-
vention. which is to be held here tomor-
row. This leaves no room for doubt that
the delegation sent from this State to
the National Democratic convention at
Kansas City will go without instructions.
it is understood that no effort will be
made to defeat the nomination of William
Jennings Bryan for the Presidency but
vigorous effort will be made to eX-
clude a / to i plank from the platform
and to replace with one declaring for a
gold standard. An effort will also be made
by them to nominate a gold standard
Democrat for Vice President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Governor Beckham's Demand.
(Ry Associated Press.

Frankfort, Ky, June 4.-Governor
Beckham today ordered State Inspector
and Examiner Hines to make a demand
on the Republican minor state officers to
allow an inspection of the books and ac-
counts in their possession.
Judge Hines made the demand on the
clerks in charge, but did not receive a
direct answer, as the heads of the de-
partments were out of the city He was
referred to Ex-Governor Bradley. attor-
ney for the Republican minor officers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Wreck of the Copenhagen.
(By the Associated Press.)

Key West Fla, June 4.-The Copenha-
gen, a British steamer, ran ashore, on
reef near Fort Lauderdale, 20 miles
north of Cape Florida, May 26th, at
a. m. She was from Philadelphia bound
for Havana The tug Childs went to her
assistance from here as soon as reported
and almost succeeded in floating inc
steamer when heavy weather again drove
the Copenhagen ashore, the water cover
ing her decks and boilers. The steamer
is a total wreck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
DEATH At THE SWITCH
Fast Mail Co||ides Head On
With a Freight.
Engineer W. T. Chea ham Cut in Half. An Un-
known Man Also Killed. Others Injured.
Supposed Work Of Train Robbers.
Especial to News and Observer

NDPNNIttN % We SN1'N' N''7'7Sh VT
Weldon. n c., June 4.-The fast mail on
the Atlantic Coast Line ran into an open
switch al Garysburg this morning at l
O'Clock and had head-end collision
with freight train. Engineer w. T.
Cheatham on the mail train was cut in
two and instantly killed. An unknown
white man was also killed. Mail Clerk
McGeorge was badly injured, his head
hurt. several ribs broken and injured in
ternally. The fremen on both trains
were seriously scalded.
1t is believed here that the wreck was
the work of train robbers, as the switch
lock was found some distance away and
battered Non Of the passengers were
injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
REPUBLICANS CARRY OREGON.
Returns Meagre. Fusionist Appear to Have
Carried the Legislature.
(By the Associated Press. }

10Y lDG 4toSUCldLStI L 1891
Portland, Ore, June 4.-Q0:45 p. nj
Meagre returns from today's election in
dictate that the Republicans have carried
the State by from 5000 to 5000 plurality.
1t is claimed that c. e. Wolverton, for
Justice of the Supreme court will have a
plurality of 5000, and J. w. Bailey, (Rep)
for food and dairy commissioner, is elect
ed by 5000. In the Second Congression
al district plurality for Moody, (Rep) is
estimated at from 5000 to 1000. From
the First Congressional district, which has
always been close. no returns have been
received, except from one county, and
Tongue (Rep.) was running ahead of his
ticket According to the returns, the
fusionists have gained in the Legislature
but returns are too meagre to permit of
an estimate at this hour, although the
Republicans claim they will control both
Houses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Gossip About Price Mccormick & Co
(By the Associated Press

New York, June 4-There were rumors
in Wall Street today that a large amount
of the collateral held by the banks for
loans made to Price, Mccormick & Co,
had been liqudated in the open market.
This was denied by some of the officials
whose banks made the loans, but it was
admitted that there had been some liqui-
dation of stocks. 1t was also reported
that the firm has offered to settle WITH
their. cotton exchange creditors on the
basis of 80 cents on the dollar, but this
was not confirmed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Capitalist Shoots City Councilman.
(Bv the Associated press.l

Tallahassee Fla. June 4.-As a result
of dispute over the settlement of GER
tain business accounts, John A. Graham,
of Savannah, Ga, capitalist and senior
partner of the Graham Lumber Company
at st. Marks, twenty miles south of Tai
lahassee. last night shot and killed City
Councilman John T. Bradford of ITALIA
hassee, who was manager of Grahams
large saw mill at st. Marks. Graham
claims self-defence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Jefferson Davis Birthday Honored
(By the Associated PressD

Atlanta. Ca, June Inappropriate eX-
ercises were held at the Capitol this af-
ternoon to celebrate the 92nd anniversary
Of the birth of Jefferson Davis, the only
President of the Confederacy. Yesterday
was the date of Mr. Davis birth, but be-
ing Sunday the event was postponed
Governor Gambler issued an order for the
State offices to be closed today.
The exercises were held under the
auspices of Camp 159, United Confederate
Veterans.
H. E. w. Palmer delivered the ad-
dress of the occasion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Another Failure of Brokers.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

(By the Associated Prcss)
New York, June 1.-The suspension of
Edward +. Raynor and Company, mcm-
bers of the Stock Exchange, was an
nounced this afternoon. The firm is a
new one. At the offices the amount of
the failure is expected not to exceed $75,-
900 The failure was due to pressure on
the firms customers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Transvaal's Independence Desired.
tBy the Associated Press

Washington, June 4.-Senator Mason to-
day introduced the following resolution:
That the Senate of the United States
hereby express the hope that the war
in South Africa may cease at an carly day
upon terms satisfactory to those engaged
therein, including independence for the
South African States
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
James Brown Potter Gets Divorce
lBv The Associated Prcss.l

Newport, r. l., June flames Brown
Potter was granted an absolute divorce
from his wife Cora Urquhart Potter today,
and given the custody Of his daughter
The case was heard today. Mr. Potter al
legged wilful dcsertion for over five years.
and sets out her return to the stage
against his remonstrances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
Action Deferred in Case of Otis.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 1.-The Senate Com
mittee on Military Affairs today report
ed favorably the nomination of General
Otis to be a major general. When re
ported to the Senate in executive session
objections was made to a request for i'm
mediate action and the nomination went
over
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05

General Otis has landed at San Fran
cisco. 1t was intended to receive him
with full military honors. but for some
reason the ceremony was omitted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-05
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed bids will be received until June
18th. 1900, by the architects for all labor
necessary to lay pressed and common
brick, set stone, and put in position all
rough lumber in a brick Baptist church
at Louisburg, n. c.
Also sealed bids for all materials and
labor necessary to complete frame
and stone Episcopal church at Louisburg.
~ C.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at this office or at Lousburg, n. c.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
BARRETT & THOMPSON,
Architects,
Raleigh n. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

me mine when the disaster took place.
He had gotten about fifty feet from
the mouth. He was blown about forty
feet and jammed up against some
woodwork with such force as to Grip
pie him.
General Manager Howald. of this
and other mines belonging 10 the same
company. thinks the trouble was due
entirely to gas. He says there is moth
ing about the explosion TO Indicate
that it was n dust explosion. There
is one element of dust explosions that
is absent from this. but Laing at
temptS to account for that in another
way. 1t has been understood general
ly that dust was isnited by what is
known as blowout blast-that is. a
blast which blows tamping from pow
der and causes the fire to leap from
the mouth OF hole as it does from the
muzZle of a gun. This could not have
been the case here. for in this mine no
blasting was allowed to be done until
$50 in the afternoon.
Red Ash mine has been considered
one of the safest in THE state. II is
equipped with condensed air machines
for mining and fitted up with electric
haulage. Its last inspection placed it
in the first rank. one particular being
that it had a circulation of 1000 feet
of air Der minnie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
THROUGH THE SENATE.
Statesmen Make a Record In Passing q
Measure.

Washington. March Not probably
in the history Of the senate was there
ever shown so little real interest in the
final vote Oh a great measure as was
manifested Yesterday in the vote on
the conference report of the financial
bill. The report was before the senate
for nearly two weeks. vet only four
speeches were delivered upon ii, in
Guiding Aldrich's explanation of the
changes made i'll the senate bill by
the cOufprrPpS.
Yesterday the discussion ceased on
the hill fifteen minutes u, fore the time
EXod for the vote. and the senate act
uHlly began the consideration of minor
bills on the calendar To consume time.
The conference report was agreed 10
by vote of "A 10 ~ the report thus
having a majority of Is. The nay
vote was as follows: Allen. Bacon.
Bate. Butler. Chandler. Chiffon. Clark
or Montana, Clay. COckrcll. CHlbersun.
Harris. Hpitfeld, Jones of Arkansas.
J0rcS of Nevada, Kenney. McIaurin.
Martin. Morgan, Pettigrew. Pettus.
Rawlins, Sullivan, Talliaferro, Teller,
Tillmnn. Tuner.
Washington, March The house
adjourning out of respect to the men,
ory of the late Representative Harmer,
of Pennsylvania, father of the
house, " who died yesterday.
Soon after the senate convened to-
day, Sullivan. of Mississippi, offered
a resolution that the Philippines were
the rightful property of. the United
States, and that so long as the insur-
rection exists in the islands no ex-
preston of intention as to the future
course of the United States with re-
spect TO them should be made by the
senate. He asked that the resolution
lieIon the table until he called it up.
Lodge. Of Mas -achusetts, then ad-
dressed the senate on the Philippine
question His speech was based upon
the bill introduced by Spooner, of
wisconsin, vesting in the president
authority to govern the Philippines
until congress should otherwise pro-
vide by legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
Flying Squadron of British
Enters the Boer Ter
ritory.
ENCAMPED OVER THE BORDER
Relief Of Ladysmith Cost
Heavily and Retreat a
Mistake.

London, March IA special dis
patch from Durham says a flying col
umn of British troops from Southland
entered the Transvaal and has been
daily skirmishing with, small parties
of Beers.
The force consists of mounted in
fantry, natal scouts and artillery. all
commanded by Maj. Prendergast- The
column first crossed the border Fe6.
%. 1T now occupies an intrenched
position on Catasa hill, nine miles
within the Transvaal.
Roberts Reports Advance.
London, March 7.-Roberts tele-
graphs from Osfontein: advanced
March Z. The enemy is in full re-
treat followed by our troops. Casual
ties are few"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
CoRBIN TO PETTIGREw.
Adjutant Generals Reply to the Senator'S
Resolution as to Record.

Resolution as to Record.
Washington. March THE resolu-
ton adopted 10y the SENATE calling for
a complete record of the court martial
which tried Adjutant General COrbin
when lieutenant colonel of the Four
teenth colOred infantry on charge of
cOwardice and other information as to
his military career. called Tor il mass
of papers that will require Il weeks
time TO copy. according 10 the estimate
OF the war department..
General Corbiu. i'll anticipation of the
reply. yesterday addressed to senator
Davis. of Minnesota. an appeal for an
immediate examination Uf his soldierly
record from the day he entered the SER
vice of the United States as n 19-year-
old boy. thiTty-eight years ago. up to
the present time. Moreover. he author
ICES the senator 10 present his Cor
bins resignation TO the president if
the search reveals Il suggestion of un-
worthineSS.
The letter includes the findings of
the court martial. which most honor
ably acquitted Lieutenant Colonel Cor
bin of the charge: General Grants let
ter comforting upon him two brevets
for gallant services ut the time he was
charged with cOwardice and finally. Il
letter from the colonel of the regiment
who preferred the charge, praiSing his
work in the CImDaign.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
retaining compfeie lndepen-

repuDiIcs retaining compfec1 Indepen-
dence.
London, March 7.-Spenser Wilkin-
son, in The Morning Post today. con-
fines his review of the military situa-
tion to a mere record of events and
concludes as follows: 1T almost seems
as though Lord Roberts wished to let
the Beers assemble as much of their
army as they can before beginning To
try conclusions with them.
Speculation as to President Steyn.
\ dispatch from Osfontein says that,
according to the BOer prisoners, an
other important British> success will
cause President Steyn to flee to Pre-
toria. leaving a provisional government
at BlOemfonteiu. which is likely to
make peace OvertureS. those Free Stat
ers not wishing for peace trekking into
the Transvaal. and there helping to
make a stand which most of the Brit
ish military critics now point out will
constitute the most difficult and decid-
ing feature of the war. The recent
rains have afforded Lord Roberts good
grass. and copious supplies have
reached him. News of his advance is
eagerly awaited.
Troubled with RhOdesophobia.
The Morning Leader says: 'Of one
thing We may be- certain: Cecil Rhodes,
who knows South Africa. has made up
his mind that the annexation of the
republics Will not bring the lasting
peace which our imperialists prOphesy.
Rhodes is so sure this will not happen
that he is prepared to set to work at
once on the fOrtificatiOnS of Kimber-
ley. We incline to think that Rhodes
* preparing for a possible armed con-
fict with the imperial faction. which
he fought at the polls and in parlia-
ment until 1895. He is preparing to
resist any attempt on our part to inter
ferP actively in South African affairs,
either in the interests of the Dutch
elector. whose vote is already threat
Pned or Of the Kaffir labOrer, who
seems doomed to virtual slavery"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
FOR FIFTY THOUSAND
David Tod florence Signs a Quit
Claim on the Estate of
His Father.
CASH ENDS A BIG WILL CONTEST.

All Possible Heirs Agree tO the Settlement
-Marrisl oman at Chicag EIopes with
Married Maa and Her Husbands Saw
ings-Gov. Tanner Reported To BE Much
Better - Deadlock in Convention.
Prairie State News Items.
Chicago. March THE suit brought
by David Tod Terrence. son of the
late General Joseph Terrence, in which
the plaintiT sought TO break his faith
ers will and become Jointly entitled
with his half-siSter. Mrs. Jessie Nor
ton Terrence MagOun. to the million
dollar estate, has been settled Under
the terms of an agreement filed i'll the
circuit court yesterday young TOrrence
who was cut off with nominal be
quest of $50 in the will. receives
$4,000 in cash for relinquishing all
rights. title, and interests i'll the es-
tate.
Important Contingency Arises.
The bulk OF the estate was be-
queathed to Mrs. Jessie Norton Tor
renee Magoun. the daughter of the
teStatOr The property was 10 he held
in trust by the Illinois Trust and Saw
ings bank until Mrs. Magoun attained
the age of 80 years. IN case she died
before the estate became her vested
property. the property WAS 10 20 10
her natural heirs, if she had any; 9th
crWiSe the estate was To lie distributed
among her nearest relatives. As Mrs.
Magoun is widow. without children.
and only "a years old. there arose the
contingency Of her possible death and
the renOuncing of the settlement made
through her 10y the heirs acquiring
title through her death.
other Possible Heirs Agree.
In order 10 protect the Illinois Trust
and Savings bank from any such re-
nunciation by these prospective heirs
the banks lawyers. while agreeing TO
the settlement. demanded that all per-
sons having even remote interests in
the estate be made parties to the bin.
Before the drafting of the bill the con-
sentS of over twenty persons residing
in all parts of the country We're first
obtained. I'D objection being offered
by any of the prospective heirs. Young
Terrence is the son of the late General.
Terrence by his first wife. from whom
he was divorced. and was not men
toned in the fathers will, it being
claimed that he had rClinQuiShed all
rights for $500 paid to him 10y his
father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07
WOMAN SHOWS NERVE.
Fcigns Sleeps While Burglar Is Bending
Over Her.

GAINESVILLE. Wis, March with a
burglar bending over her. Mrs. McDan-
ielS. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. :. H.
Joiner, farmers residing near this city,
never for once lost her senses. She
pretended that she was asleep. then,
after the rObber had taken his dppar-
ture from the house. the brave woman
gave the alarm. The thief was ira aced
to this city. n distance of five miles.
His footprints in the Inow was plain
ly visible. He has ndt yet been ar
rested. Mrs. McDanielS says that the
robbers face was SO NEAR hers that she
could smell his strong whisky breath.
She could easily identify the man and
has given the police Il gpod description.
The thief took $50, silver watch and
some clothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-07

Washington. March levy of New
York Yesterday introduced 4 resolution
in the house directing that the colleC-
tor of customs for the island of Cuba
bc instructed to deduct from the month
~ receipts Of tine island - per cent. of
The total amount collected until the to-
tai sum expended 10y the United States
on behalf Of Cuba during the war with
Spain and since shall have been paid.