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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
BUT PROHIBITION LOSES
Out of 10000 Votes McSweeney Has
Majority of 5000.
FOUR OR FIVE THOUSAND TO HEAR FROM
Senator TiIIman Has No Opposition and viii
Return to The United States Scna'e.
He Is Running Considerably
Behind His Ticket.
Behind His Ticket.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbia, S. c., August 30.-On the
return from about 10000 votes and
with four or five thousand to hear
from, Governor McSweeney leads in
the race for Governor by about 5000
votes over Colonel James y. Hoyt,
the Prohibition candidate. 1t is eX-
pected that all returns from ycster~
days primary will be in by tomorrow
night. Senator Tillman with no oppo-
sition returns to- the United States
Senate. He is running considerably
behind his ticket.
State Treasurer Timmerman and j.
II. Jennings, a one-armed fConfeder-
ate, are running a neck and neck
race Jennings got ma iorities in most
of the counties. but Charleston gave
Zimmerman a lead of 5000. The re-
suit will probably not be known till
the official count. Colonel James Till
man, a nephew of the Senator, doubles
the next highest man for Lieutenant
Governor. There were five running
and the vote was very much split up.
Tillman and Colonel John II. Sloan,
of Columbia, will run over, with the
chances in favor of Iillman.
W. ID. Evans and l.. l.. Wharton will
run over for railroad commissioners.
Joseph johnson defeats Stanyarne
Wilson for reelection to Congress by
more than 1000.
In the Sixth district, new man
also has chance. Lieutenant Gov
ernOr Scarborough, young lawyer,
is a few votes ahead of Congressman
James Norton. AS there is a third
man in the field. e. Ellerbee, who
has drawn more than 5000 votes,
none can have majority, so the two
highest will contest again next Tues
day week in the second primary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
HER SCREAMS BRING AID
Terrible Struggle with a Masked De-
mon in the Dark.
HE CAME IN HER HUSBANDS ABSENCE
As He Fled, Alarmed by Her Screams and
the FOOTBALLS Ct Coming Rescuers, He
Said, DIN You, I'll Get
You Sometime"
You Sometime. :"
Especial to News and Observer.l J

Especial to News and Observer)
Washington, N. c., August 3O.-One
of the most dastardly deeds in the
history of our town occurred early
tonight. Mr.. Geo. Styron, cne Of cur
citizens left his home to I1ake some
purchases at store near by. iHe lett
his wife and children at home, the
former seated in the front room.
Mr.. Stryon had not been gone iye
minutes before some one entered by
way of the front door and advanced
towards Mrs. StryOn, who was sitting
with her back towards it. The man
placed his hands on her shoulde" At
first she thought it was her husband,
but looking around discovered that 1t
was another man, wearing mask.
Mrs. Styron commenced to scream.
The wretch caught her by the throat
and threw her violently to the lloor
At this she screamed so loudly u,at
the man became frightened, and as he
heard neighbors coming to her rcscne
he led
After aIs escape Mrs. Styron fonnd
Il mask lying on the floor. She a'so
discovered that her hands were smut
ty Her assailant evidently mus
have been a white man, although Mrs.
Styron says he was black.
As he left the house he was heard
to say: d you! I'll get you some
time" There is no clew as 70 The
guilty party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
CONSTANTLY GROW BKIGHTF
Ex-Governor Stone on the Democratic Pr
poets for Success.
CBy the Associated Press. }

New York August 30.-Ex Governor
William J. Stone, Of Missouri vice chair
man CT the Democratic National Commit
tee reached this city this evening. He
said:
Il have come here to confer with the
members of the sub committee of the
National Democratic Committee and will
open headquarters as soon as we can
get the suitable rooms"
do you expect to be able to carry
New York" he was asked.
I'VE hope we WILL he said.
When asked if the National Committee
would take up State affairs, he said.
1--WE shall use our efforts to carry this
State for William j. Bryan. We will not
worry about local affairs. We will not
interfere
AS to the prospects Governor Stone
SAID:
1.-The prospects for Democratic success
are growing. I have every reason to be
gratified and we shall work hard until
the end of the campaign"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Leads all Carolina DaiiesimM News and Circulation
end tnward the nacifcation of china.

tend toward the pacfcation of China.
The action of the Japanese Government
in withdrawing from Annoy the troops or
marines which have aroused the suspi-
cion of the European powers has done
much to clarity the situation. BY this
disclaimer of "a purpose to seize Chinese
territory Japan has avoided entering a
wedge which might result in the splitting
up of the Chinese Empire among the pow
ers.s 1t now remains for Russia to take
similar action as to the Russian forces at
New Chwang. From the private init
nation that has been conveyed to the
State Department, Russia has assured
us that this occupation has been purely
and temporary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
FETHERs SUPREME CHANCELLOR.
The Pythians Select San Francisco as the
Place TO Meet Next.
(Bv the Associated Press.

Detroit, August 3O.-The Supreme
Lodge, knights of Pythias, today settled
the question of whether rotation in office
should be continued or the supreme Off
GERS reelected for a second term The
test was the vote cn election of supreme
chancellor. There were two candidates,
Thomas G. Sample, of Pennsylvania the
present Supreme Chancellor and Ogden
III. Fethers, Of GAINESVILLE, Wis, Supreme
Vice Chancellor. There were seventeen
seconding speeches made for Fethers; the
Sample contingent were content to rest
with the nominating address. The first
ballot resulted in the election of Fethers,
SO to SO. Contrary to the usual custom
the election was not made unanimous,
no motion being made to that effect.
San Francisco was selected for the next
biennial gathering by acclamation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
CABLE TO GERMANY.
The New Line Gives Direct Communicable n
Between America and Germany.
(By the Associated Press.)

t0y inc ASSOCldleu II66o.J
Now York, August 3O.-Direct tele-
graphic communication between the Uni
ted States and Germany was opened to-
day through the new German cable, in
conjunction with the Commercial Cable
Companys system from New York to
FayaI and thence to Embden, Germany.
The following messages were exchanged
between the German Emperor and Presi
dent Mckinley:
ITO the President of the United States,
Washington.
"At to-day's opening of the new cable
which brings Germany in closer tele-
graphic connection with the United
States am glad to express to Your Ex-
celency my satisfaction at the accom-
plishment of this significant work of
peace. / know Your EXcellency will
agree with me in the wish and hope that
the cable connection may promote the
general prosperity and contribute to the
maintaining and cementing of friendly
relations between the two nations.
y (Signed) 'WILHELM, ]. r."
President Mckinley replied as follows:
Washington, August Both.
His Imperial and Royal Majesty, Will
helm II, Berlin.
Il receive with great satisfaction Your
Majcsty's message of felicitation upon
the opening of the cable completing the
chain of closer communication between
this country and the German empire In
this age of progress every tie that brings
nations in their commercial relations and
friendly interest works their common
good and cannot fail to strengthen their
cordial relations and promote their mu-
tual advancement in the paths of peace.
(Signed) civilian MCKINLEY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Fusionists Name Rogers.
(By the Associated Press.)


Weattle, Washington, August 30.-John
r. Rogers was nominated for Governor by
the Fusionists in union convention early
today on the eighth ballot. Upon the
organization of the three conventions
here on Monday the Democrats and Pop
ulists were by good sized majorities op-
posed to the Governors nomination. Rog-
ers, however, had splendid organization
which did not lose courage and held all
of its delegates. Last night they sue
ceeded in winning over Stevens county
and secured control of the union conven-
tion
The balance of the Rogers slate was
nominated as follows:
For Lieutenant Governor-W. E. Nc
Crcskey, Congressman West Side, ]. T.
Ronald; Congressman East Side, e. c..
Robertson; Supreme Judges, E. S. Mel
lion and Richard Winsor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Bryan to Visit McGraw.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy The AsSOciated PreSs.J
Deer Park, Md. August 30.-Hon. John
T. McGraw has received a telegram from
Mr.. Bryan saying he would come ito West
Virginia next Tuesday and spend few
days at Mr.. McGraw's place at Deer
Park. While in the State he might make
few appointments for political meetings,
He will proceed direct from Chicago
not to exceed two speeches a day.
to Deer Park and will return to Chicago
Friday evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
LOOKED DOWN PISTOL BARREL.
And One Colored Boy Less at Williamson.
Drought and Forest Fires.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Williamson, n. c., August 3O.-A
twelve-year-old negro boy accidentally
shot and killed himself here yesterday
He was playing with a broken pistol
which was, of course, unlOaded! He was
looking down theb arrel when it went off,
the ball taking effect just above the eye
and penetrating the brain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Beers Free British Prisoners.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lorenzo Marques, August 2O.-The Brit
ish prisoners at Mooit Gedacht (on the
railroad east of Machadodorp) have been
released by the Beers and are marching
to join Lord Roberts forces at Waterfall
bowen, near Machadodorp.
President Kruger and his chief officials
are at Nelspruit about sixty miles from
the Portuguese border and on the rail-
road between Pretoria and Delagoa Bay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Endeavorers Come Penniless.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(BY the ASSOCIATED PreGs.)
New York. August 3O.-Many of the
42O Christian Endeavorers who reached
this port from Europe yesterday on the
North German Lloyd steamer Aller are
unable to proceed to their homes by rea-
son of lack of funds. Neither had any
of the 42O any baggage when they ar
rived lacking even a change of linen.
They tell narrowing stories of their expe-
riences abroad. They report the Conti-
nent of Europe to be dotted with ill-used
Christian Endeavor tourists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
a Cyclone at Mafeking.
(By the Associated Press.)

Mafeking, August 30.-A cyclone that
visited Mafeking last evening did more
damage than the seven months bonn
bardment. 1t blew down or unroofed nu-
merous buildings and levelled the mill
tary camp hospital causing much suf-
fering among the sick and wounded. One
person was killed and two were injured,
and there were many narrow escapes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
ELOPEs WITH FARM HAND.
W. H. Johnson Searching for His 14-Year-0ld
Child and His Laborer.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Charlotte, N c., August 30.-Tlden
Harrison, a farm hand of w. H. Johnston,
of Davidson N. c., has run away with
the 14year-old daughter of his employer,
and the father is now searching the cOun-
try for the runaways. Harrison is only
20 years of age, and no one had any idea
that he and the girl ever met each other
except casually.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
THE STORY OF PEKIN's, RELIEF.
The First Full Report of the Capture tt
Chinas Capital.

Copyright, 1900, by Associated Press.)
Pekin, August 14.-(By post, via Tien
Tsin.)-A medal will be struck commem-
Grating the siege of Pekin. 1t will bear
the legend Men, not walls, make
city
In the grounds of the British Lega-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
PLAQUES GRASP ON GLASGOW.
Eleven People There Now Are Suffering with
the Disease.
(By the Associated Press.)

Glasgow, Scotland, August 30.-Eleven
persons are now suffering from bubonic
plague here, and five others have symp-
toms of the plague.
The post mortem of the body of the
persons who died from the plague August
9th establishes the disease as bubonic
plague.
The foreign consuls are in communi-
cation with the medical authorities and
all Glasgow ships may be quarantined.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
Population of Several Cities.
(By the Associated Press.)

TBy LlG ASSOclaJed PTeSs.J
Washington August 30.-The popula-
tion of the city of Wilkesbarre, Pa, ac
cording to a census bulletin just issued
is 51,721, an increase of 14,003, or 37.13
Per cent
The population of Allentown, Pa, is SAL
4l6, gain of 10,1S8, or 1926 per cent.
Detroits population is 285, ,7O4, a gain
of 79,S28, or 3S.77 per cent.
Evansville, Ind, population is 59OO7, a
gain of S,251, or 1926 per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
GORMAN IN THE CAMPAIGN.
He Says That He Will Take an Active Part
Later On.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, August 30.-Former Sena-
tor German, on his way home to Mary
land from his vacation, had a short con-
ference with Messrs. Croker and Murphy
today. He said he expected to take an
active part in the campaign later on.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
WELLINGTON's POSITION.
He Will Make It Clear in a Speech, Follow
ing Bryan.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cumberland Mr.. August 30.-The Dem
ocratic CounIt- Committee announced
that United States Senator Wellington
will follow Mr.. Bryan on Tuesday night
at this place in a speech in which he
will definitely declare his position in the
Presidential fight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
PRINCE CHING EXPECTED.

Washington, August30.-The State De-
partment makes public the following ca
blegram from Minister Conger, received
this morning through the United States
Consul at Che Foo:
From Che Foo. received August 30
Following dispatch dated yesterday More
Russian. German, French and Italian
troops arriving. Imperial palace will be
entered August 2Sth. Military promen-
made of all nations made through it af
terward closed and guarded. Prince
Ching is expected in a few days-Conger.
(SigEed) FOWLER"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-31
THE JAPANESE WITHDRAWING.
All Will Leave Annoy When Peace and Order
Are Assured
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, August 30.-A telegram has
been received at the Japanese Legation
to the effect that having been informed
by the Japanese Consul at Annoy that
he has been assured by the Chinese au-
thorities of their readiness to afford full
protection to the foreign residents and
their property at that post, the Japanese
Government have already ordered the
withdrawal of the marines detailed to
protect the Japanese property in the ma
tive town and are prepared to withdraw
the rest of the marines as soon as they
are satisfied that the peace and order
of the port are assured.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
THE WAY 1T IS.
:, !. !. !! &.
The battle is over,

The battle IS over, ... .....-ss-
We have done our duty.
We have met the enemy-he is ours.
The fight was determined but we had
the larger force. F4 NE E
Populism, Imperialism, PHILIPPINE
ism and Freecoinageism has been sim-
mered down to mudism and the demo-
Gratis and popnlists are underneath it,
Wonder how they enjoy their bath?
Will they ever rise to the surface?
The photographs of the populist steer
and the democratic jackass will no
longer tickle the nerves of the people,
for. they, too, are out of the market
that trust is busted by the republicans.
We didn't hate the combined oppo-
sition. They really amused us. We
had them by the throttle along every
rod traversed during the campaign.
We dallied with them, and continued
to hope that they would profit by our
teachings Of common sense and the
continuance of prosperity, but, school
boy like, they kicked, and squir1ned,
and scratched, and bit, and called bad
names until the republicans were COM
PEELED to apply TIE shingle and spank
them into submission. After the pain
subsidies theyw return to theirbooks,
read literature on both sides and un-
derstand how to vote four years hence.
Au revoir, but not farewell.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
n round
: = the County
HAGALI.

Nels Loberg and Harry Omit
have returned from the west.
w. G. Horton has returned
from Minneapolis, where he had
been visiting relatives.
Thos. Clark and VIM. Corcoran
are working on the new road IN
town Of Port Hope.
Robert Gile lost a horse a few
DAYS ago
Lewis Shaffer says that bears do
inhabit the woods about his place.
AndreWsSabie killed four bears
last week.
Our school is getting along very
nicely, with a good attendance.
Joe Kendall has finished hisn
house and moves into it soon.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
Brainerd
Extension.

Tie northern extension of the
Brainerd 4 Northern Minnesota
railroad, under the name OF the the
Minnesota & international, IS be-
ing pushed as fast as possible IN
the hope that twenty-five miles
may berailed this year.
Tie line will be extended later,
probably next year. From that
point nolocation has been made,
but the preliminary survey crosses
the Big Fork above the mouth OF
the Sturgeon and runs in direct
line to the foot Of Rainy Lake,
where the immense water power
IS IS probably OH the eve Of develop
ment. The line skirts the east
end Of the immense swamp extend
ing easterIy from Red lake and
cuts across sixteen miles Of it. that
much of the road, as survey De-
ing actually ysin the swamp,
AT it's Big Fork and Sturgeon
crossing the road will tap the vast
quantities Of timber Of those
streams that now has no market
.bntin Canada and haul it Oft to
the sonth and the Mississippi
river. It will also open up the
spruce along the Big and Little
Forks and give an opportunity for
the water Of Rainy Lake falls, 20, L
900 horse power. This power IS
to be improved at once in antici-.
patton of the completion Of the
road to the line y Brainerd Tri,
btIua m 81
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
BEAR CREEK

Mr.. G. Oham returned homa
last week. A
General election was held in
the school house of district No. "A
last Tuesday.
A masquerade ball was given at
the home Of Bergquist last Satur-.
day evening. A good time was
reported from those who were
present.
Miss Nellie Searle, onr popular
teacher visited her parents and
Sheglin friends last Tuesday,
Born:-To Mr.. and Mrs. 10. N.
Larson last week, a baby girl. .
Services will be held at the home
.of G. G.. Teigland, Sunday Nov.
18th By Rev. Wilmen.
Mr.. Kittleson and daughter, Of
Pope county, came up for q visit
with their relatives, MI. ~. <.
Lee and family.
AS tile court adjourned for cleo
tion, Messrs. j. H. Olson and G..
II. Lindin will 60 to Bemidji again
next Monday.
Hon. Mr.. N. *. Lee and family
entertained a few friends last Sun.
day. .C. q. n
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
PhbIicsLands in Minnesota.

There are. .4,696,2O3 acres of public
land left within the borders OF Mime
sofa subject to entry or purchase from
the United States. OF this amount
more than one-half has been surveyed.
About tifty-ige counties in the state
have no public land remaining, and in
some localities there are tracts that
will probably never be used for agri-
cultural purposes. OF the more than
so, 600, 900 acres of public lands origin
ally within the state nearly az, ,0OO, 900
acres have; been appropriated while
5, ,022, 29S acres have been reserved for
various purposes. Beltrami leads the
counties in the acreage of public lands
there being 1881 ,O4S
acres still left in that county. 1t is
described in the report of the commits
sioner of the general land Office as
prairie, timber and swamp land. Itas-
ca county has more than a million
acres described as timber land with
gold in the north. Thestwo counties
embrace within their borders nearly
half OF the unappropriated land re-
naming in the state. There are about
195,O00 acres of good swamp land in
Roseau county, 723, 600 acres Of tim-
Der land in Lake county, and 727 900
acres Of iron, timber and agricultural
land in ST. Louis COUNTY. According
to the returns hom the -four land
offices III Minnesot located respect
lively at Crookston, Duluth, Marshall
and ST. Cloud, there are unoccupied
public lands within the territory as
signed TO. each land office az follows:
Crookston district, /, 74l 1888 acres;
Duluth district, 2,S09, ,145 acres; Mar
shall district, 240 acres; ST. Cloud
district, las, $50 acres.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
AUGUST FLOWER.

SIT is surprising fact, says Prof.
Houton, ssthat in my travels in all
parts Of the world. for the last ten
years, have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach and for constipa-
tion. find for tourists and salesmen,
or for persons. filing Office. positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is grand
remedy. It does not iniure the sys-
tenn by frequent use, and is excellent
for sour stomachs and indigestion.
Sample bottles free at Maso's drug
store. Get Green's prize almanae.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
LANG OR LEAFLETS. i
]. Brong uas gone below !.

VI. Brong uas gone DeloW
Fl. A. Langord has gone to Bag
ley to secure a millWright, who
will take charge of tho. moving of
his saw mill from Langor to Black
Dnck.
M. Johns Of Bemidji came up
last week with some merchandise.
II. A. Lans ord has purchased
aeyeral lots in the new town. Mr..
Langord is thorough business
man, a fair dealing man and a
merchant Who.has never ta ken sd-
vantage 9of bad roads BY charging
high prices. Mr.. Langord made
money by purchasing town Klots
In Benridji, and he believes in the
motto Try, try again.
NORWAY KEoT.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
Notice is hereby givensthat' the part
.nership existing between Solberg q
Gibson has been dissolved, and 7
will continue the business alone. All
debts owing the firm must be paid to
me- and all indebtedness of the firm
will be assumed by me.
ARNE SoLBERs,
sissasssasstft. t:ragsat Bemidii, MINI.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price 25 cents.
The best method Of cleansing
the liver is the use OF the
famous little pills known as, Dew lit g
Little Early Risers. Easy TO take.
Never grippe. Mayo's Drug Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
!. WHEN YOU A r ii III RED.

Women who get tired should have a
case Of "Golden Grain Belt" beer al
ways on hand. This beer, made of
pure barley malt and hops, is very
wholesome and splendid tonic and
constitutions builder. Drank steadily
and regularly it is one of the greatest
of medicines for weak women. Sold
in Bemidii BY Fred S. Hazen.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
* --Ns r1-p4 asalts s,,. e. ~ 4. 1t "
Village
Election.

lii the village election Tuesday
there were couple of hundred
votes less east than were previous,
" registered. There were q 377
votes cast in the first precinct and
about $50 in the second. The yot-
ing was lively, but everything
passed off quietly.
III was not until yesterday noon
that the count was finished in
either precinct. 1t showed the
number of votes given the county
county caIdidatee to be as follows !:
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08

One acre of land on 18th street $50
"A snap. Call at the Register of
Deeds Office.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-08
Notice. !.

Notice is hereby given that on and
after october 20, 1900, the undersigned
will abandon the credit system. After
that, late terms will be cash.
DUDLEY & GRAHAM
..s'-.s...'..,8s. 80 Fl. f. SCHMIDT