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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-13
CONVENTION NOTES.

There SENS TO be some trouble
about who is the Democratic candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor owing
10 a mistake in the News and Obser-
yer yesterday morning. Owing to
some mistake, the picture of Senator
Travis, of Halifax, was inserted in the
News and Observer in place of the
picture of Mr.. Turner. AS a result,
Mr.. Travis. who regards the News and
Observer as next to his bible, woke
up yesterday morning and saw his
picture in the paper over the words,
THE Nominee for Lieutenant Gov
ernor." He yesterday served notice
on Mr.. Turner that he had the Gre
dentials and would claim the nomina-
ton. IF YOU see it in the News and
Observer, its So" is his basis for the
claim. In order TO avoid trouble. we
will own up the mistake and shift it
on the shoulders of 1.-The intelligent
compositor." who has to bear all the
mistakes in a printing office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-13

was heard in that body of orators 1t
was the first speech he ever made in
deliberatiye body, and was delivered with
the fire and zeal of the prictised orator.
No adequate idea Of the impression made
can be made by the words for he threw
life and spirit into every utterance.
The speech made by Mr.. j. NJ. Camp
bell. of Buncombe, withdrawing his name
as a candidate for Corporation Commits
sioner captivated the convention. He is
one of the most popular Democrats in
Western North Carolina, and the recep-
ton given TO his speech was such as at
tested to his personal popularity in the
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-13

The News and Observer of yester-
dav. in its report of the convention,
inadvertently said that Prof. w. +.
AbernethY. of Burke, was put in nom
nation for State Superintendent. AS
a matter of fact. Prof. Abernethy had
before withdrawn from the race, and
asked that his name should not be
placed before the convention. He was
not put i'm nomination, and the vote he
received was over his protest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-13

A delegate, who thinks about relig-
ious as well as political predictions
has figured the religious leanings or
membership on the State ticket thus:
Gov. Aycoc<-Baptist.
Lt.-Gov. Observation-Disclosures
Secretary of State Grimes -Episco-
palian.
Treasurer Lacy-Presbyterian.
Auditor Observation-Disclosures
Supt Of Schools Toon-Baptist.
Corporation Commissioner MeNelll
Presbyterian.
Corporation Commissioners Rogers
Methodist.
Labor Commissioner Narner.F[eS-
byterian-two Baptists. three Mel'lo-
dists. three Presbyterians ana one
Episcopalian.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-13

Mr. George Norwood. of Wake made
one OF the most effective speeches in the
State convention yesterday morning that
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
FOUL PLAY is SUSPECTED.
Body ola Maine Man Sent Home In a
Sealed Casl6et.

Burnham, July 2S.-The Eel Weir
bridge neighborhood between this town
and Pittsteld is in a state of excitement
over the death of James I. Dunton, whose
body arrived at the home OF his parents
on Friday evening from Duluth, Mimi,
where he is alleged to have died on July
81 of typhoid fever
Dunton's family were notified by an
undertaking firm Of that city Oh his death
on July %, and asked what to do with
the body, TO which they replied to send
it home by express. Then came mes
sage that called for $40 to pay the
charges of the undertalIers and express on
the body, as 1t was claimed that he had
died without funds,
Although every attempt has been made
since they were notified of the death to
learn something of the facts and c1rcum-
stances of the case, the family has been
unable to do so. The body was in a
sealed casket and was burr ed today.
When seen by a reporter today, the
members of the family stated that they
believed that there are some facts con-
nscted with the case which have not been
made known to them, even II the casl<et
contains the body OF Mr.. DuntOn at all,
and all of them have strong suspicion 5
that it does not.
Arrangements have been made today to
begin an investigation of the case, and
the body will be exhumed and an autop-
sy performed, which viii give the actual
acts of the case. What makes the fam lily
more suspicious than anything else is the
fact that they cannot learn whether or
not ne had any effects or what DISPOSE
ton, if he had any, was made of them.
The deceased was 20 years old, and had
been in the West for mum Der of years.
working at good pay all the time. He
was OF a saving nature, with good habits,
his people claim. They think that he
musv have had some money at the time
of his death, unless there was foul play,
which they suspect.
He wrote a letter on July 10, stating
that he was in perfect health, having
returned from winter and spring S
work, and that he had done we'll.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
TWO NOMINATIONS.
Middle AS To Legislative Ticket in
DamariscOttn Glass.

Damariscotta, July % -The Republi-
cans of Damariscotta and Bristol, both
having made nominations for represen-
tative to the legislature. the former, g..
W. Singer, and the latter f. A. Thomp-
son, and the towns being IN the same
class and only entitled to one represen-
tative. the secretary of state, Byron Boyd,
had a hearing at the Maine hotel yester-
day, both town committees bein & pres
ent. The secretary reserved his decision.
The Methodist Sunday school had their
annual outing and picnic at the Pump
ing Station yesterday. The day was
perfect and all enjoyed the outing.
Chandler Wilson returned home from
Rhode Island, having been at work there
for the last six months.
Augustus FurlOng from Iowa is spend
ing few days with his sister n Glidden
street.
Col. John M, Glidden and family re-
turned home from Paris where they have
been spending the winter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
The Object Was to Boom Indepen-
denCe.
Americans Wouldn't
Consent to This
Usual Number of Americans and
FiIipinOs Killed.

Manila, July 29.-11.10 p. Inhibited
by the censor 1.-The two days fiesta in
Manila, organized by Senior Palermo and
his political followers to commemorate
the amnesty, resulted in a fiasco. The
people were passive, unenthusiastiOa and
not even interested.
Failing to perceive any tangible, effec-
tive results OF amnesty, they say they can
see no reason for celebrating.
Judge Taft and his colleagues of the
commission felt constrained to decline
to attend the banquet as they had been
informed that the speeches would favor
independence, under American protec-
tion and they could not passively lend
their acquiescence by being pressn
Senior Palermo, foreseeing the suspen-
sion of the banquet without the Amer1-
cans, frantically appealed to them to at
tend, promising there should be nc
speeches.
The proVost's precautions were ex-
treme. The guards were doubled both
days and the authorities forbade the
display of Filipino flags and Of pictures
of President Mckinley and Aguinaldo
fraternally framed. The fiesta is general
ly considered to have been premature
and unfortunate.
During last weeks scouting. ten Anne
ricans were killed and go taken prisoners.
Forty rifles were captured. q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
Lord Roberts Has Returned to
Pretoria.
General Baden Powell
Again Beseiged.
Operations Hampered by Bad
Weather.

London, July 30-3,4O a. m.-Opera-
tions in South Africa have again arrived
as a sort of stand-still. Pretoria tele-
grams announce that Lord Roberts has
returned there with his staff, apparently
finding 1T useless to spend his energies
against a constantly retreating foe.
Commandment General BOtha with sew
eral Thousand Beers, like Gen. Christian
de Wet, has thus eluded Lord Roberts,
grasp. Gen. DE La Rey is besieging Gen.
Baden Powell at Rustenberg in western
Transvaal. The relief force sent to Gen.
Baden Powell's assistance, under Col
Hickman, proved too weak to be effec-
tive and was obliged to fall back on Pre-
toria.
The operations have been hampered
with bad weather, thunder storms and
deluges of rain, accompanied by intense
cold. Lieut.. MacLaren and three high
landers have died of exposure as we'll as
many horses and cattle.
A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from
Lourenzo MARQUEE says that President
Kruger is now at Watervalonder. He
adds that big tight is expected and that
if the Beers are beaten, President Kruger
will trek though SwasiIand to DelagOa
and take a steamer for Europe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
JEWELRY GONE.
Man Who Boarded with Postmaster at
Hollis Centre Suspected.

Hollis Centre, July 2S.-A search was
being made today for William Knox Of
Boston, aged IS years, who has been
working for his board at the home Of
Postmaster A. b. Burnham. Early this
morning Mr.. Burnham's nephew, Moses
B. Burnham, was awakened by man in
his room. He grappled with the intruder
and had him by the troat, when the post
master entered the room, bringing a lamp,
The supposed burglar proved to be Knox,
who remarked that he had been bewil-
dered and walked into the wrong cham
Der.
Knox did not appear at breakfast time,
and his absence aroused suspicion. Post
master Burnham made an investigation
and found that $40 worth of postage
stamps,a lady's gold chain aad two rings
that were Kept in bureau drawer, were
missing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
ToRPEDO 30 AT BARNEY.

Bath, July 2S.-The new United Sta ties
torpedo boat Barney was launched sue
cessfully at half past one today. The
conditions in every way were favorable
and large number of spectators saw the
launching.
The Barney was christened by Miss
Ethel Nicholson Barney of Fredericks-
burg. Va, great granddaughter of
Commodore Joshua Barney of RevOlu-
tionary fame who also was the grandfath-
or Of the late Commodore j. N. Barney.
The Barney was authorized by the navy
department In 1883 Her length between
perpendiculars is 157 feet her moulded
beam is II feet, depth at center, amid
ships 10 feet, nine inches. She is re-
quired to show mean draft of four feet
eight inches, a displacement of 100 tons
and a speed of 20 knots. on two hours
trial. Her cost is S170. COO. The arma-
ment VIII consist of three pairs of rapid
firing guns and three tubes for shooting
Is inch Whitehead torpedoes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
BRITISH TRAIN CAPTURED.
REMORTGAGED CATTLE.
Fraud in Missouri Involving over
$4,000.

Kansas City. Mo, July pa warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Edward
L. Swazey, charging him with intent tc
defraud by selling to the Third Nation
al bank OF Springfield, Mass, a mortgage
of $3.50 on 261 head OF cattle owned by
J. II. Kenney of Hemphill county, Texas
1T Is alleged that Swasey represen ted
that the mortgage was a first lien, where
as, it was a second lien. If true, the
operation is Identical with those pursued
by Grant Gillett the Kansas plu niger
who remOrtgaged cattle to the amount
of over a million dollars.
Gillett crossed Old Mexico where he
has since resided.
According to a report from the off CO of
the Bankers and Cattle Mems Protective
association, the Swasey Irregularities ap-
prOXimate $40, COO.
Until the time OF it's financial collapse
three months ago, Mr.. Swasey was a
member of the local commission firm of
Ladd, Penny & Swasey. The firm did a
general cattle commission business at the
stock yards The loss is said to be gen
orally distributed among banks, some of
them in the East, so that it is not heavy
on any one person or concern. Swasey
is well-knOwn in Kansas City and
through the cattle country west of here,
having been in business for many years
lie is said to be on board the steamship
Hermase, sailing for Buenos Ayres, South
America, having gone on board July s.,
just two hours ahead of Detective Kirk,
who followed him from Kansas City to
New York, armed with warrant which
was Issued by the authorities. At the
time of the failure of the cattle firm of
Ladd, Penny & Swasey, it was impossi-
BILE to discover the amount involved, es-
pec1ally as the company did business over
such a wide range of country. Three
days afterward Inquiries began to come
IN, and simultaneous reports of the men,
tai as well as the physical collapse of the
Junior member OF the firm.
Thomas Il. Laid, senior member of the
firm makes the following statement:
II do not know the present where
abOuts of Mr.. Swasey, but have been in
formed kupon what seems to be reliable
authority that he has left for South
America. III it is true, / cannot account
for his departure. / do not believe Mr..
Swasey has done anything criminal. AS
Tar as we know at present. his books
are all straight and we have no reason
to suspect that he had been in any way
dishonest with the firm.
Mr.. Swasey was the financial man of
the firm. He handled all the paper and
had exclusive control on that depart ment
Of the firm business In the latter part
OF June we discovered that we had be-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30

Halifax, N. s., July 29.-Dr. J. Cor
don Bennett, the discoverer of the malaria
antidote and fever cure, successfully test
cd at Cook county hospitals, Chicago. is
about sailing for London to submit his
cure to trial by army medical EXPERTS.
he claims that no case of fever or ma
laria is proof against the treatment ex-
cept in the very last stages, when death
Is about to Hupervene. The cure was
onerea to the British government a year
ago for nothing. The opportunity was
neglected. DIR. Bennett now makes the
condition that in exchange for his rom
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
TIME FOR IRISH REBELLION.

Cork. July 29.-At the Nationalist de-
monstration held here today, Mr.. John
E. Redmond, leader of the United Irish
party in Parliament, made a vigorous
appeal for funds to assist the candidates
of the party at the forthcoming general
election. He publicly repudiated the
statement that the United Irish league
was opposed to certain Irish members.
Mr.. William o Brien and others spoke.
During the meeting hand bills were
distributed, discouraging the wor of
recruiting for the British army and urg-
ing that, as England's army was now
disconnected in South Africa, the
time was ripe for an Irish rebellion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
IN sOs FLAT.
Last Day ofthe Grand Circuit Meet Sen
sRttOna1.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 28.-The last day
of the Grand Circuit meeting was marked
by another sensational performance
The world record for PAGERS in hopples,
which was broken on Tuesday by Coney,
when he went a mile in 2.02 "a, was
again lowered by Prince Alert today,
when he covered the track in 2.O2 The
2.O4 pace was the great race of the
meeting. The only starters were Ana
conda, who was prohibitive favorite in
the pool and books; Indiana and Prince
Alert.
Prince Alert won in straight heats with
Anaconda, second. 1t was two heats in
three the first heat being in 08. In eac h
Prince Alert and Anaconda finished al
most neck and neck.
AT SAUGUS.
Saugus. Mass, July 28.-In the racing
here, s9day, Evolute won the 2.22 pace,
Rex, second, the field distanced Suzette
won the 2.2S pace; Ralph r. second, Red
Shedd, third The Is 6rot was won by
Wasco, Tabita, ecOnd; Athway, third.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30

como overloaded with paper, ami 1t was
tain big loans made in Oklahoma which
proved to be bad. This was a short time
before his mind collapsed, which | be-
lieved was caused from worrying over
these bad loans. His failure to inform
us Of the threatened financial crisis was
probably due to his proud disposition
rather than any Intentional wrong.
"Soon after Mr.. Swasey suffered these
collapses of his mental fac llties, he was
taken to Chicago. I later heard that ne
had been placed In an asylum in Mary
land - al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
NEW ORLEANS QUIET.

New Orleans July 29.-The city was
very quiet today and most of the precau-
tionary measures have been dispensed
with. There had been 1900 militia men
on duty and most of these have been re-
lievsd, a detail Of 20 men being left at~the
parish prison with Gatling guns. The
body of Charles was taken out to Pot
ter's tield before daylight and buried be-
fore the public knew anythin about
it. This evening the citizens police dis
banded, 90 men being detained as an
emergency squad. Mayor CapdeveiIle
has rigidly enforced his order to keep
saloons closed today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
BALL PLAYERS ORGANIZE.
Protect i've Association Formed in New
York.

New York, July 29.-The Baseball Play
ers' Protective association was formed in
this city today at a meeting held at the
SturteVant house. A permanent orga-
nization was effected, constitution and by
laws adopted and officers elected. :" Chief''
thinner of the Pittsburg club, was
chosen president Hugh Jennings Of the
Brooklyn club, secretary, and William
Clarke of the Boston club, treasurer. At
the conclusion of today's session, the new
players organization was in position to
talk business to the magnates of the big
league.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
WOODEN OvERsEERs MEET.

Foxcroft, July 28.-There was a large
attendance at the fourth annual meeting
of the Wooden Oyerseers' association OF
Eastern Maine, held here today. The
gathering represented Is different man
added. These officers were elected
PRESIDENT J. H. Fitzgerald, Oldtown
Wooden Co ; first vice-p president, r.. l..
White, Guilford; second vice president,
James Muggins, Dexter; secretary, H.
Taylor, Dover; treasurer, j. Il. Davis,
GuiIford.
The next meeting will be held at Dex-
ter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
FIERCE FIGHTING.
SIX Thousand Beers Driven Ento Noun
tain Passes.

London, July pa despatch from
FouriesDurg dated July q shows that
the capture of Fouriesburg was preceded
by heavy fighting to force a passage OF
the passes, which was stubbornly con
tested Tor two days. General Hunters
forces had the hardest work in forcing
Reflects Mex, his casualties amounting to
about 100.
Upwards of six thousand Beers, with
a very large number of wagons, large
quantity of stores and many cattle have
now been driven into the mountain
passes. where they are watched by
British troops. Their escape from that
point will be very difficult.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
BURGLARIEs IN BIDDEFORD.

Bidueford, July 28.-Two more burg
laries in the series perpetrated in this city
and Saco within the last two weeks were
reported to the Biddeford police this
morning. The residence OF J. G. G.
Smith, a prominent merchant, and of his
brother-in-law, Lyton e. Staples, both
located on Center street, were entered
last night and thoroughly ransacked in
the absence of the families, who are liv-
ing elsewhere for the summer. Money
and Jewelry were taken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30

AT O'Clock Saturday morning Officer
Bonner arrested young man who was
laying in box in the rear of the Far
rington block on Congress street. The
officer had found him in the same place
early saturday morning. The young
fellow said that his name was Joseph
Mclaughlin and that he had not been at
home for the last two weeks as he had
no money to pay for his boa I'd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30

Saturday night Michael Joyce, who
lives in the rear of 43 Middle street, re-
ported to the police that a man named
Elliott had hit his wife, Bridget Joyce,
with brick. Investigation was at once
made and 1T was found that in a row
about dog Elliott had thrown brick
at the canine, had missed aim and that
the brick had hit the woman. DIR. Con-
nellan was called and stated that the
woman had not been seriously injured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
ROCKHILL ON HIS WAY.

Chicago, July 29.-Special Commission
er William RockhiIl, appointed by the
government to ascertain the true situa
ton in China, passed through Chicago
today on his way to the Orient.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
KILLED Ar SOUTH GARD INER.

South Gardiner, July 2S.-A serious &C.
cident occurred this morning in the
South Gardiner Lumber cOmpany's mill
by which Alton l.. Jordan, young man
81 years Of age, was Instantly killed. by
some means he was caught in the shaft
ing and before the machinery could be
stopped was horribly mangled so that
he died instantly. He was the son of
Thomas Jordan and resided on Canal
street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
SECRETARY LONGS PRIVATE
SECRETARY DEAD.

Washington, July s9.-News was re-
ceived here today of the death of Lewis
Harvie Finney, private secretary to Sec
rotary Long, at Warm Springs, Va, this
forenoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
STANDARD CLOTHING CO., 81 4! ss gss

edy the British government win en'''
hospital which the doctor proposes p@
tablish in Chicago to the extent Of ~.
600. DIR. Bennett was Invited . wy
London by the colonial Office and al'P"
his formula.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30

Huntington, W. Va, July 49,
thousand miners IN the Dayy coal '''
win tomorrow be granted 10 p@ V~
increase Ia wages. The mines through
the state are running at their ful's'' Y
pacity and are unable to keep w ""
orders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
ANOTHER sEIzURE.

Deputy Marshal Chenery made a seizure
OF liquor at 545 Commercial street, Sat
urday night, SECURING a large quantity
OF ale, lager and whiskey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
MARY WALSH

Died in this city, July 80, at the resi-
dence Mo. 10 Middle street, Mary, widow
of the late Thomas Walsh, aged 10 years.
Notioe Of funeral hereafter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow it's use: SO that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-30
AT AUGUSTA PARK.
Three Exciting Races Trotted There on
Saturday.

Three Exciting Races Trottcd There on
Saturday.
Augusta, July 2S.-The Augusta meet
at the Augusta driving park this after
noon was well attended. A great deal of
interest was manifested in the 2.29 class.
The 30 and 80 classes, although won
in three straight heats by Tony Belmont
and Beulah, respectively, were exciting.
The summary:
2.29 Glass, Trotting and Pacing; Pur Sc
$3.50.
Hazelwood. b g, by Haley, { Pink
ham), 51211
GoIdie, blk by m Airhan, (Craw-
ford), 2212 3
(SimPson) 145ss
Stub Wilkes, b G, by Ernest
Wilkes, (Metcalf5, 6s344
Sammy w. b & by Messenger
Diomed, (Webb,) 3 5 4 d
Keel Croix, b by St. Croix,
(Cleveland), 46d
Time, 2 81 1-2. 1926 IA, 2.27 1-2, ~ IA,
$50 IA.
2.35 Glass, Trot and Pace; Purse s125.
Tom Nolan, Oh g, by Gillig, Met
calf. III
Emma E., blk m, by Eclair Boone,
lJordanl, 2 2
Bertha Wilkes, b N by Johnnie
Wilkes, (SibIey,) SIS
William p, g, Wood, "A 4
webb $ d
Butcher Girl. b g. (Naheu,) DIR
Time, 2.32 IA, 80 1-2, 2.39 IA.
$50 Glass, Trot and Pace; Purse $1O0.
Beulah, blk m by Lotheir, Jr., (In-
graham), III
Morning News. b &, (Porter), 3 2
George T., c b & (Jones,) 2 3
Halo, G, by Haley, (Lishness) 4 &
Dictator Maid, b IN, by Dictator
Chief, (Harp), 5 5 4
Time, 2. 80 IA, 2.35 IA, 381.4.