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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
BLAMES GOEBEL LAW
Bradley Argues For Taylor
Before Supreme Court.
Claims KentE:ky's Legislature Was Nothing
NJ re Than Board of Contest. Court
ocesses Until the 14lh.
>By the Associated Press.)

Washington May 1.-The Supreme court
lucky Governorshp case. Hon. W o.
Bradley, former Governor of that State,
being the only speaker. He appeared for
Governor Taylor. This, the first contest
the State had ever had over that office
would never have occurred, he said, but
for the Goebel law. He argued that Tay-
lor's title was complete; that he was not
only de jure governor, but de facto gov
ernor as we'll and that every step that
he had taken as Governor was officially
good under the law.
On the point of jurisdiction he contend
ed that the pending case is very similar
to that Of Thayer VS.. Boyd OF Nebraska,
in which jurisdiction had been assumed
He met the argument Cf Governor Beck
hams counsel that an office was not
property by quoting authorities to the
contrary.
In q case like this of the governorship
there was no such thing as an appeal to
the people The adjudication was neces-
sary.
Under the State Constitution, the Legis-
lature was nothing more than a board of
contest. This was a special power and it
was limited by the Constitution. If this
limitation was transcribed the act was
tyrannical, and such the speaker claimed
the act of the Legislature in this case to
be He challenged the method observed
in drawing the board and lack of sufficient
notice.
He argued that the Legislature had no
jurisdiction, alleging as one point the
failure of the contest notice to state the
ground of contest under the law. The
Legislatures finding he attacked, as ir-
regular and void He closed with an APP
peal for recognition by the court. The
court took a recess until the 14th in
stant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Leads all and Circulation

Hepburn declared amid a general ort-
burst of applause that the interests OF
the American people in the canal had be-
come so great that they would refuse TO
be bound longer by barrier imposed by
another generation half century ago.
Regarding existing franchises, Mr. Hep
burn said there had been a wonderful
traffic in franchises by Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. Whenever the treasures
were low these countries sold franchises.
In all 27 had been granted during the last
fifty years. The owners of these fran
chises always had something to sell. This
bill recognized and dealt with none of
them. AS to the Panama Canal, Mr. Tcp-
burn expressed the opinion that it would
never be feasible for the United States.
In addition to the physical obstacles to
its completion, he doubted whether the
United States could ever obtain control
Of it, Il want" said he 'and ! think
the American people want an American
canal which can, if necessary, as Kim =
nate in favor of our own people, giving
our commerce the advantage over the
commerce of other countries. (ApplauseJ.
We are entering upon the most intense
contest in the history of time, and IT IS
the intention of the American people that
they shall have their full share of the
worlds commerce. (Renewed applause).
Il want" he said, "the canal, when COM
pleted, under our control. | do not
want our hands tied before we enter the
contest
"If we decided to protect the canal the
Hay Pauncefote Treaty would give Eng
land the same rights" urged Mr.. Clark
(Mo).
Il am afraid" responded Mr.. Hepburn,
that such action would be unfortunate
for the provisions of my bill But if the
House Of Representatives by an over
whelming vote declares the policy of the
American people to be for an American
canal untrammeled by entangling alli-
ances no one in the United States will
dare to say nay (Applause). l do not
think there is any disposition by the
Administration to thwart the will of the
American people" (Applause).
IF you will put that word Fortify back
in the bill ii will have the unanimous
vote of this side" said Mr.. Clark.
Replying to Mr.. Dolliver, Mr.. Hepburn
said he believed the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty could be abrogated by an act of
Congress.
At 5:25 o'clock the House recessed un-
till s o'clock p. IN.
At the night session the debate was
continued until 1890, when the House ad-
journed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
TO BUILD AN INTER OCEANIC CANAL.
The House Will Vote Upon the Bill Before Ad-
journing Today.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, May 1.-For the first time
during the fifty years of agitation of the
project for the construction of an irter~
oceanic canal, the House of Representa-
tives today entered upon the consdera-
tion of a measure to actually authorize
the building Of a canal. Many times prop
ositions bearing upon the subject have
been before the House. but this is the
first time positive action can be predicted.
Tomorrow the bill will be voted upon be-
fore adjournment The debate today was
memorable because of the unexpectedly
powerful opposition it developed. Mr.
Burton, of Ohio, chairman of the Rivers
and Harbors Committee, Mr.. Hit Ulls),
Chairman Of the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee, and Mr. Cannon Qlls.). Chairman of
the Appropriations Committee threw
their weight of influence against it, not
because they are opposed to the building
of the canal, but because they considered
that the time for authorizing it's con-
struction was not ripe. Mr. Burton and
Mr. Hit contended that the bill would
violate the Clayton Bulwer Treaty which
guarantees the neutrality OF the canal
and Mr.. Cannon quoted Admiral Walker,
Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion, as saying that the Commission was
not yet prepared to say which was the
best route.
Mr.. Cannon contended that the al
thorizing of the construction OF the canal
over the Nicaraguan route at this time
would delay its building for years, and
cost the Government 100000, 900. The
debate also developed other lines of OPP
position. Sine of the Democrats insist
that the amendments striking the words
defend and Notifications" from the
bill are designed to make it harmonic
with the Hay Pauncefote treaty, and that
it is therefore Objectionable, and Mr..
Shackleford of Missouri desired the bill
amended so that if that treaty is ratified
the bill will not go into effect. The
anomalous situation is therefore present
ed of practically every member on The
floor processing his friendship for the
canal and yet of powerful opposition ar
rayed against it on various grounds. The
bill was ably and vigorously championed
by Chairman Hepburn, of the Inter
State Commerce Committee; Mr.. Lever
ing, of Massachusetts; Mr.. Ransdeil. Oh
Louisiana and Mr.. Corliss, of Michigan.
Mr.. Fletcher of Minnesota, was the
only member of the Commerce Committee
who opposed the passage of any bill az
this session.
of the Clayton -Bulwer Treaty, and the
objection raised to the project on the
ground that it was still in force, Mr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
HAMILTON AND BoTHA IN CONFLICT.
H Hamilton Reported His Casualties at Thirty
He Receives Reinforcements.
(Bv the Associated Press.

(By the Associated press.l
London, May 1.-G:15 p. m.l-The war
Office has received the following oispateh
from General Roberts
"Bloemfontein, May Ian Hamilton
marched yesterday in a northerly direc-
tion from Thaba NChu with a body of
mounted infantry and Smith Dorrien's
brigade of Clements division. At Haut-
ney he found himself opposed by a strong
force commanded by General Botha in
person. Reinforcements reached this
force during the day, and l directed
French TO strengthen him during the
night from Thaba N'Chu. This he was
able to do, as the number of Beers in the
neighborhGod of Thaba N'Chu had con-
siderably decreased. In addition TO
these troops Hamilton should be rein
forced during the day by Broadwood s
cavalry and Bruce Hamilton's infantry
brigade.
Hamilton mentioned that his casual
ties yesterday were about thirty
'MaXwelFs brigade of the Seventh di-
vision yesterday occupied Vlaksontors
and Schauskraal row of kopjes without
meeting with opposition. But the mount
ed infantry were engaged for some hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
ONE ACCOUNT SAYS 25O
Eighty-Five Dead Bodies Taken Out
of One Mine.
BLASTING POWDER CAUSED THE DISASTER
The Work of Rescue is Going Forward and
Everything Possible Being Done to Re-
Ieye the Suffering and Ascertain
the Number of Dead.

Salt Lake, Utah. May IA terrible
explosion occurred today in the win
ter quarters of the Pleasant Valley
Company's coal mine at Schofield, on
the Rio Grande and Western Railway
near Cotton, Utah, by which, accord
ing to reports, over one hundred peo-
pie were killed and many injured. 1t
is reported that ninety bodies have
already been recovered.
The cause of the explosion is attrib-
uted to the blowing up Of a number
of kegs of blasting powder.
The work of rescue is going on and
everything possible is being done to
relieve the suffering and ascertain the
number of dead superintendent
Sharp, of the coal company and Su-
perintendent Welby OF the railroad
company have gone 10 the scene on
a special train. OF the dead nine
men already have been identified and
six of the severely injured have been
identified
A special from Schofield states posi-
lively that there have been S5 dead
bodies taken out of the Pleasant Val
lev mine. There were go men at
work in the two mines, numbers one
and four. The balance of the miners
are dead. The explosion is supposed
to have occurred in number four and
extended by Il connection to number
one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
AYCOCK STANDS FOR EDUCATION.
His Pledge Wildly Cheered at Rocky Mount
Grimes, Lacy, Toon Speak.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Rocky Mount, N c., May 1.-All the
State candidates except DR.. Dixon, Mr..
Patterson and Mr.. McNeill arrived here
at 1920 a. m. They were met at the train
by a reception committee, and at an
early hour this morning crowds began to
assemble. At noon today the speaking
began in the opera house.
Grimes, Lacy and Toon made their us
ual short, to the point, good speeches.
Turner spoke longer than usual, a strong,
forcible, vote gaining speech. His illus
tratons proving that all white men can
vote were unanswerable and convincing.
Gilmer made no set speech but in a
five minutes talk made a good impression
and paid a beautiful tribute to the many
ladies uresent. He will speak here again
on the 18th.
Aycock began his speech at . o'clock.
The opera house was packed. Jacob Bat
tie, Esq, in introducing him said that
many of us have known him for two de-
cades and love him for his modesty, hon
esty and unselfishness. Aycock's pledge.
if elected, to stand for the education of
all children in the State however poor or
humble, was received by long and con-
tinued applause. All the candidates made
a favorable and strong impression. The
white people of this section are more de-
termined than ever to forever put an end
to negroism, Butlerism and Russelllsm.
II. B. HARDY.
The itinerary of the speakers is now as
follows
Wilmington, Wednesday, May End.
Newbern, Friday, May 4th.
Elizabeth City, Saturday, May 5th.
Edenton, Monday, May 7th.
NNnrhinntnn runchau Mou 9th
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
STRONG SPEECHES
The Candidates Spoke Both at Wilson
and Rocky Mount.
Mr.. GILMER MAKES A FINE IMPRESSION
Speeches by Lacy, Toon and Patterson Win the
Audience at Wilson. The Opera House
Packed at Rocky Mount. The
People Enthusiastic.
Special to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, n. c., May Twenty-Five
hundred people assembled in the CEN
ire brick warehouse here tonight to
hear the State candidates. Seats had
been put in and other arrangements
made for the occasion.
The candidates reached here from
Rocky Mount at 7:10 p. m., and were
met at the depot by the Wilson Brass
band and a committee headed by Hon.
John T.. Woodland, Chairman of the
reception committee. and large
number of citizens They were driven
in carriages. the band in the lead,
to the Briggs Hotel, where supper was
served.
After supper the speaking COM
menced shortly after o'clock. Hon.
+. a. Woodard presided and intro
duced the speakers in the following
order: b. r. Lacy, Il. L. Toon. S. l..
Patterson, Il. ID. Gilmer and c. b. Ay-
cock.
The first three spoke very briefly
and won the audience. Messrs. Gill
mer and Aycock made the long
speeches. Mr.. Gilmer made a fine inn
preston here. 1t was his first visit,
and the people were delighted with
him. Mr.. Aycock was educated here
and was among friends who were
proud Of his advancement He made
n magnificent speech and won iaearty
applause.
Wilson county is in fine shape and
will give majority of not less than
1000 for the Amendment, County
Chairman c. G.. Daniels says:
JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
SUMMONS SERVED ON GATES.
Charged With Wrongful Action as an Official
of Steel and Wire Co.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, May John w. Gates,
Chairman of the Board Of Directors of
the American Steel and Wire Company.
was today served with a summons in
criminal proceeding for alleged wrongful
actions as an official of the company. Mr..
Gates acknowledged the service with a
smiling thank you
The summons is made out in the name
of George A. Lamb and is made return
able at Jefferson market police court on
May 18th, at II o'clock
Max Pam, counsel for Mr. Gates, speak
ing for him said:
1--WE will be there at that time"
President Lambert, of the American
Steel and Wire Company, left for Chicago
this afternoon. 1t is understood that Mr.
Gates will remain here until tomorrow
afternoon when he too will leave for Chi
cago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
To Report at the Artillery School.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, May Captains Frank s.
Harlow, First artillery; Henry c. Davis,
Seventh artillery; E. M. Weaver, First
artillery Victor Fl. Bridgman, Sixth ar
tillery, and Ira A. Haynes, Sixth artillery
have been ordered to report at Fort Mon
roe. Va, July 1st next for duty at the
United States artillery school, which is
about to be established there on an en-
larged scale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Dole Will be Hawaii's Governor.
CBy the Associated Press.)

VDy IIt N5SUtIdItU ] tSo.J
Washington. May 1.-At todays Cabi-
net meeting Secretary Gage made an IN
formal statement showing that the re-
funding of the old loans under the nov
currency act was progressing favo1aoly,
about $3.50, ,000,0 900 having already been
exchanged for the new two per cent. con-
sols. There was some discussion OF the
subject of appointments to office in Ha-
wai and Porto Rico. but nothing definite
has been decided upon except in the case
of President Dole, who will be made the
first governor of Hawaii.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
A PITCHERS BATTLE
The Struggle Between Bos-
ion and BROOKLYN.
McGinnity Had Shade the Better Of it. PhiIa-
delphia Wins Heavy Batting Game
From New York.
(By the Associated Press.)

Brooklyn, N. Y, May 1-Todays game
was a pitchers battle, in which McGin-
nifty had a shade the better of it, A
forced hit, double and a triple sent
Brooklyn to the front in the fourth hut
Boston responded in the next with q sim
gle, a triple, which with an error, Ted
the score. The teams ran neck and 1.ecll
until the tenth when Boston nlsssI a
chance to win out. Shreck scored the win
ming run on scratch. Demont was
spiked but continued to play.
Brooklyn 80 0 2 0 000/
r. II. e.
Boston ........0 0 0 0 0 0 % Z
Brooklyn ..0 0 0 0 0 1-3 8 2
Batteries: Pittenger and Sullivan; Nc
Ginnity and Farrell. Umpire, Emslie.
Time 2:19. Attendance, 1900.
New York, May 1.-The Philadelphians
won one of the heaviest batting games
of the season from the New Yorks today.
The visitors punched their hits. Score:
r. H f.
New York ...4 / 90 / 0 0 2 16
Philadelphia "A 1 90 2 2 Ill II 2
Batteries: Carricb and Warner; Orth,
Maui and Mcfarland Umpire, Connolly.
Time, 2:45. Attendance 5000.
Chicago. Ills, May 1.--For six innings
today the locals were helpless before
Powells great pitching, the visitors hav-
ing scored twice principally on Clingman's
errors. Chicago found Powell for three
singles and double in the seventh, tieing
the score, and in the ninth with one
out, Mccarthy tripled. coming in on
Eyeritt's hit. Four fast double plays
were made, two on each side. Attendance
7,400 Score:
Chicago .........O 0 0002 % 1-3 9 a
St. Louis .......0 l 0 0 l 0 0 % II /
Batteries: Taylor and Chance; Powell
and Criger. Umpire, O'Day. Time, 2:15.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Nominated by the President.
lBy the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. May 1.-The President to-
day sent the following nominations to the
Senate:
Lieutenant Commander William a..
Turner, to be a Commander in the Navy.
Andrew r. Venabe, of Farmville, Va,
to be a supervisor of the Twelfth census
for the Fourth district of Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
slugged Donaldson Silly.
(By the Associated Press. J

Ashburn. Ga, May Judge W. M.
Spence of the Albany Circuit, running
for reelection and ]. A. Donaldson, who
is candidate for the place, engaged in a
joint debate at this place today. In the
course of the debate Donaldson said
Spence lied and red hot fist fight result
ed. Donaldson was pretty badly used up
and Spence escaped without damage.
There may be further developments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Signed by Mckinley.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington May 1.-The joint resolu-
tion continuing the present administrative
officials in Porto Rico, in office until the
appointments are made under the civil
government law, was signed by the Presi-
dent at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
FOR PUBLIC BUILDING AT DURHAM.
Buffers Bill Appropriating $50 OO0 is Favor
ably Reported
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Washington, d. c.. May 1.-The Senate
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds today favorably reported Senator
Buffers bill appropriating $4,000 for a
Public building at Durham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Roberts Jury Disagree.
lBy the Associated Press }

Salt Lake, Utah, May 1.-The jury in
the case Of Brigham Fl. Roberts, on trial
for unlawful Contamination, disagreed and
was discharged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
1t Will Meet Today, at Noon, in Metropolitan
Hall, to Name the State Ticket
IT LOOKS LIKE BYNUM FOR GOVERNOR
The Slate Fixed Up Last Night by Caucus of the Leaders in
Pritchards Room.

doing it just like he tried to do the
Democratic convention. He failed in
that case. but he'll succeed in this.
I've seen his work here: and
you will too if you'u only keep your
ewes open. The nomination for Gov
ernor will be a man of his choosing
and unless I'm mighty much mis-
taken that choice is w. p. Bynum.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

A caller on Pritchard and Co., at
the hotel last night was DR.. Cyrus
Thompson, the Populist nominee for
Governor. He had long conference
with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

o. beauty. what powerful weapon
thou art. The bravest men fall at
thy feet. No wonder women take
Rocky Mountain Tea to Prolong that
Joyous spell. For sale by /. II.
Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

After exposure. or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to
cure, and will prevent pneumonia or
consumption. Don't accept substi-
tutes. Nothing so good. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
WE MAY HAVE

Generally Tair tonight and
TUeSdag,. UaTmer tonight. .
j. ". SHERLER, Observer.
temperature at Z q. m. 20,
at $50 p. m. 20.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-14

eminent have bought for expectation
nearly 100000 horses and mules, paying
more than $4,000 900 within the last three
years. This great drain on the stock has
brought the price to where IL pays TO raise
them. English agents now want 3o,On
more, for which they are ready to pay
IS OOO, 900, but II is extremely doubtful II
thew can De found even at that price. As
it will be five years before these horses
| that have been sent out OF the country
/ can be replaced, we easily believe that
horse raising is only just beginning to
| boom.
! Horses have now become SO popular
among the richer class In our own coun-
| try for trottlng and pacing that hundreds
ofthousands OF dollars are already invest
] ed this spring in stock farms, but it is the
\ small breeder that will make the money.
Breed and work for speed is the aim.
cHJLDREN's DAT.
Last Sunday was Children's day in the
NJ. f. church, which was finely decorated
with mass OF beautiful potted plants and
graceful ferns. The excellent weather
brought out a large congregation, who en-
loved the exercises so ably conducted by
Rev. MIR. Fairbanks, pastor ofthis church.
His prompt and easy manner making the
changes were well appreciated by the large
audience.
The Sunday school was shown to good
advantage In singing and defamation as
a whole. To particulsrize or give prefer
ence to any Of these nicely dressed young
sters, would be difficult. Grand music
IRON the male portion OF the choir gave a n |
interest that TO some seemed new. This |
departure from the old line meets with |
general appreciation and is likely TO be /
come fashionable as there are many fine
cultivated voices
For fifty years / have attended similar
exercises in this church, and the first per-
formers have grown to be grandfathers
and gran dmOthers, yet ii is safe to say,
this last exhibition might rank q good
average. Many OF the children | could
hardly recognize, yet they have grown up
almost my neighbors. How vivid the
strong and convincing the proof,
that no matter VINO drops out or loiters by
The way, the great march Of life goes
steadily on. Empty seats ana vacant
places are so easily filed that no man need
eel as though he is OF much importance,
md however great he may be in life, he is
loon lost in death. Rev. Mr.. Fairbanks
S a new man in the field, but he starts
With energy and devotion which must re
ult IN success,