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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
THE RATES at KANSAS CITY.
Chairman Jones Says They Appear to be Re-
markedly Reasonable.
lBy the Associated Press.)

Kansas City, Mo-, June 15.-Six mem
bers Of the National Democratic COM
mittee members of the subcommittee on
arrangement for the convention, held a
brief meeting here today. The members
came particularly to investigate the Oft
repeated charges that the Kansas City
hotel keepers are demanding eXtortion-
ate rates for the entertainment of con-
yention guests Before the SUBJ commit
tee left Kansas City this evening, Ma
tional Chairman Jones issued state
ment TO the country in which he gives
assurance that not only can accommo-
dations be had at reasonable rates, but
that. as the situation appears to him con-
vention visitors to Kansas City may be
taken care of at more reasonable rates
than has been the case at any former
convention.
After the adjournment it was stated
that the only business OF public interest
transacted was the apportionment OF tick
cts of admission to the convention among
the delegates and alternates. 1t was de-
cided that each OF the 93V delegates
should receive besides his own seat, four
tickets of admission to all sessions OF the
convention, but that no extra tickets
would be given to the alternates, their
perauisites being limited to a seat in the
convention.
Judge Wilson, of Colorado, displayed a
sample Of the Democratic campaign put
ton here today 1t is in the form of
clover leaf. The inscription strangely
enough is in gold letters and it is as
follows:
Democracy stands for bimetallism,
not monometallism.
People, not trusts; republic not en-
pire."
After a conference with the leading
hotel men and the general committees
of Kansas City Chairman Jones handed
The Associated Jones the following
statement
THE three or four leading hotels hare
already contracted practically for tteir
fun capacity. On account of the in
creased expense in preparing for the
convention the managers of the larger
felt themselves compelled to require
contracts for minimum time OF four
days. the time to begin at the option OF
they did not increase their regular rates
I'm the other hotels, nearly 400 IN
number and the or 10 thousand out
side rooms listed by the local committee
on public, accommodations can be had at
reasonable rates and payment is only
required for the length of time the rooms
are occupied.
The local committee on public COM
fort has so systematized its works that
it appears to me that it is possible for
any man to be taken care Of better and
at more reasonable rates than has been
the case of any former convention.
THE general work of the bureau OF in
formation and committee on pubic COM
fort is in charge of 4. d. l.. Hamilton,
New York Life Building, Kansas City,
Mo, who will give all information de-
sired, reserve rooms and make contracts
for all persons wishing to attend the con-
vention Comfortable rooms may be Sc
cured by correspondence with him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
ADDRESS BY DIR. GEORGE t WINSTON
He Captivates the Bankers With Speech on
Industrial Education.
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Greensboro. N. c., June 16.-The Bank
ers' Association was rendered a delight
full informal banquet at the club rooms
last night by the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association. Music was (Irn-
ished by the Home Orchestral Club.
At 10: so this morning the association
was again called to order by President
Brown. He stated that Dr. Geo. T. VIM
ston would deliver an address. DR.. Win
ston captivated his audience with mas
tCrly address on Industrial Education in
North Carolina"
DR.. Winston had with him an inter
esting exhibit of work by the students of
the A. and NJ. College at Raleigh Mr..
Lawrence b. Kemp. of the Planters Ma
tional Bank of Baltimore, then made an
address on Some Practical Thoughts on
Banking" His interesting pape.' was
listened to with marked attention Mr..
Brown Shepherd, of Raleigh, read the ad
dress which his father had prepared Che
was unable to attend) on Legal Instru-
ments Connected with Banking"
The following gentlemen were elected
officers OF the Association for the ensuing
year: Mr.. j. p. Sawyer, of Asheville,
president, and Mr.. Jno. L. Miller the
present efficient secretary.
Ashcville was selected for the meeting
place next year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
THE WRECK NEAR AsHEvILLE,
Further Details of the Accident. List of the
Injured.
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Asheville. n c., June 15.-Further adj
vices of the wreck on the Southern rail-
road near this city, give the following
list of injured
Henry Richmond, colored fireman.
Seriously injured, possibly internally. 1t
will take several days to determine this
He is at the Mission hospital.
Jim Atkins, colored fireman. His case
is the same as that of Richmond. He is
at the hospital.
]. W. Killian, shoulder dislocated. He
is getting along well. He is at the Valid
helm, Patton avenue.
Those who received trifiing injuries
were: Engineer WEIGH, Joseph Ricketts,,
j. E. Neil, postal clerk of Marion; James
P. Martin, a messenger from Nashville;
Deputy Sheriff Watkins of Black Noun
tain. The latter went to his home. The
others are not confined to the house.
1t is remarkable, considering the fact
that one engine and two cars went down
the embankment, that no one was killed.
The fireman, Richmond, and Baggage
Master w. r. Killian were literally
buried, the one under the wreck of the
engine the other under the combination
car, yet both are alive at this writing,
and KilIian's only hurt is dislocated
shoulder.
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CONTRARY TO HANNA'S WISHES.
The National Committee Show Some Independ'
ence in Deciding Contests.
(By the Associated Press)

Philadelphia, June 15.-The Republican
National Committee today put in three
long sessions on the contests which have
been brought before it and adjourned late
tonight with all of the controversies
practically disposed of, except that from
Delaware.
An important action today was the
seating of the Brownlow delegates in the
Tennessee contest and refusing admission
to the friends of Pension Commissioner
Evans. The contest was very bitter, and
at one time there was the possibility of
serious encounter between Brownlow and
Evans.
The action of the committee in the varl-
Gus contests has caused it to be generally
remarked that it has not been Influenced
in the least by the leaders. Senator
Hanna's friends from the South, especially
the office holders have received scant con-
sidcration Where there were rival fac
lions of office holders, as in Alabama,
both sides have been denied seats. The
defeat of kimberley in Louisiana and
the elevation of Yarmouth is said to have
been distinctly anita gonistic to the wishes
of the close friends Of the Adminlstra-
ton.
The most interesting incident or the
day was reserved until late in the after
noon 1t was a speech by Senator Hanna
on the Delaware case, in which he made
an impassicned appeal for the burial OF
the Ratchet between the Addicks and the
Dupont Higgins factions.
There was proposition to seat the
Addicks delegation, but this was met with
a suggestion to recCmmit the matter to
the subcommittee with instructions to
make still further effort to bring the
contesting factions together
Mr. Hanna took the floor in support OF
this latter proposition.
His speech was an appeal for unity OF
action, and he said that no effort should
be spared to accomplish this end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
THE QUARANTINE DISSOLVED.
Judge Morrow Holds That Quarantining the
Chinese Shows Discrimination
(By the Associated Press.)

lby lEe ASSCCldItu 1881
San Francisco, June 15.-ln the United
States Circuit Court today Judge Nor
row rendered decision in the case of
Jew 10 VS.. the Board of Health Of this
city, dssolving the general quarantine
OF a section of Chinatown now enforced
by the Board of Health, owing to the al
legged existence of plague in this city.
Judge Morrow held that the quarantine
was discriminatory in it's character, in
asmuch as only members of the Mongolian
race were held within its restrictions
that the method of quarantine tended
more to increase the danger of contagion
from the plague because it quarantined
district instead of the houses within
d district.
Regarding the existence of plague Judge
Morrow stated that he was not qualified
to pass judicially on the question owing
to conflicting testimony. but that if it
came within his power to decide in the
matter he would declare that plague does
not or has not existed.
At the meeting of the Board of Health
this afternoon the quarantine was de-
clared dissolved.
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observers the impression of being con-
nected in any way with the prominences.
"All observers reported a successful
carrying out of the programme. The
greatest interest centered in the direct
corona negatives taken with the 135 foot
telescope. Mr.. Smillie exposed six 30x30
plates during the totality, with times
ranging from one-half to 16 seconds.
All of these negatives have not yet been
developed Those of half second, two
seconds and four seconds exposure have
been hurriedly examined, however, and
they give clear indications of the cross
ing and re-crossing of filaments like the
appearance of a field of a grain bending
in the wind. The prominences and polar
streamers appear in imposing magnitude
and detail.
Mr. Abbott with the aid of Mendenhal
detected the heat of the corona probably
fer the first time. Observations with the
bolometer showed that the corona gave
positive indication of heat as compared
with the moon. This heat, though certain
was, however, too slight to be subdivided
by the dispersion of the prism, with the
means at hand.
mo attempt to clearly examine the
plates taken for intra- mercurial planets
has yet been possible. 1t is, how
ever doubtful if any very faint objects
will be found in consideration of the con-
siderable sky illumination during totality
However, Pleione and many fainter
stars in the Pleiades were plainly seen
on one of the plates.
ION the whole the expedition may fairly
be considered as very satisfactory in its
results"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
New Effort to Settle the Strike.
lBv the Associated Press.

10y iiC -AoSON4s11NN ! 49,
St Louis. Mo. June 15-By practi-
caIly unanimous vote the striking street
car men decided today to accept new
proposition presented by their executive
committee and TO empower the executive
committee to settle on the basis of the
clause regarding reinstatement without
reference to the union
This action was brought about through
the influence of Samuel Gompers, Prcsi-
dent of the American Federation of La
Dor. who arrived in ST. Louis last night
and was present at the mass meeting
which was held at the West End Coliseum
today.
The new plan of settlement is, the, '
fore. now in the hands of the executive
committee 1t varies but little from pre-
vious propositions, except in the para
graph which provided for the reinstate-
ment of the men as follows
THE question of reinstatement OF
former employees shall be submitted to ar
bitration
THE executive board is hereby aur
thcrized and empowered to reach set
Element either through conference and
agreement through the company or by
submitting it TO arbitration, as provided
for in the above section.
Heretofore. all plans have contemplated
the reinstatement of all the employees.
This matter is waived by the new plan
and the reinstatement left open to arbi-
tration.
After the meeting had adjourned Presi-
dent Gompers intimated that arrange
ments for opening negotiations with the
transit company were already under way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
ITS WORK DRAWS TO A CLOSE.
The Teachers Assembly Fills Another Day
With Labor and Enjoyment
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Atlantic Hotel Morehead City, June
15.-After devotional exercises this morn
ing the teachers listened to a most in
teresting discussion of 1.-THE Place of the
Academy in the Education of the people, y
by Profs. E. L. Middleton and w. I.
Whitsett This was followed by an ad-
dress By Prof Preston l.. Gray on the
Moral Influence of Teacher" and that
in turn by discussion of Education into
Citizenship which was admirably
handled by Superintendents Kelly and
Coon.
A number OF other subjects engaged
the attention of the teachers during the
session and several notable addresses
were made, among which may be men
toned Prof Carlisle's speech on the ad-
visibility of compulsory education in
North Carolina. Prof. A. NJ. Garwood
also spoke on this subject; and Mrs. John
l.. Van Landngham set the Assembly
athrill with her paper on Southern
Achievement"
The night session closed with fine
address by DR.. Henry Louis Smith, OF
Davidson college.
Tomorrow night there will be addresses
by Dr.. Geo T. Winston, President of the
A. and NJ College. Raleigh, n. c., and
Dr. ]. L. NJ. Curry, General Agent PEG
body Fund, Washington. D. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
ECLIPSE OBSERVATIONS AT wADEsBoRo
Account of Work Done Under Direction of the
Smithsonian Institute.
(By the Associated Press. ]

Washington. June ia preliminary
account of the observations at Wades
horo, n. c.. during the recent eclipse
under the direction of the Smithsonian
Institute has been prepared Ky {. g. At
bott. of the Institution.
THE main object of investigation, "
says Mr. Abbott, was the corona, and OF
this, first. Photographic study of the
detailed structure of the innes corona:
with, second determ nation by the
bolome:er whether appfecilole heat
reaches us from it, and, if pcss bic, an
examination Of the form of its spectrum
curve
1.-THE eclipse was notably not dark
one. Not many stars were observed With
the naked eye. Most of the Observers
saw only Mercury. The high degree Of
illumination operated unfavorably in the
study of the outer corona.
THE fall of temperature and rising
breeze were distinctly noticeable acForc
totally. No change in direction Of the
wind was noted. Shadow bands were
seen, but those observers who attempted
to measure their velocity found them too
rapid and Pickering for any successful
work in this direction.
ut was noticed that the birds we"e
silent during totality, but true 20 their
nature, the English sparrows were last
to be still and first to begin their discus
sion Of the eclipse after the return OF
light.
THE attention of all visual observers
was caught by the equatorial streamor1.
Father Woodman described The appear
ance as like mother of pearl. but different
observers differed on the color estimate.
a yellowish green tinge was noted by the
artist of the party Mr.. Child. white TO
others the light was straw colored or
golden. The visual telescope ohserVa~
tions of the writer gave little indication
of the finely divided structure OF the
inner corona which had been note'' at
Pixies Peak during the eclipse OF ny.
One remarkable prominence was seen as
we'll as several smaller ones, htt u ?
corona streamers did not give to yisuai
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
VICE PRESIDENCY STILL IN THE AIR. l
Talk of Dolliver, Woodruff, Long and FAIR
banks Long Possibly the Strongest
(Rv The Associated pres

tBy the ASSOcIdJeu EISoS.J
Philadelphia, June 15.-Speculation, Cos
sip and informal conferences today among
national committeeman and other leading
Republicans who are here has failed to
indicate a crystallization of sentiment
around any individual. Neither Senator
Hanna nor those VINO are close to HIN
give any hint that ~the Administration
has choice. That there are 4 number Of
delegates who will vote for any man tn
Administration fayors seems 10 ac"e1tuate
the general impression that the nominee
will be the man most satisfactory to the
President IF you would take us into
your confidence on this Vice PresldentiA
matter it would simplify the situation
greatly and give us an opportunity to do
what the President would like" said
prominent Republican to Senator Hanna
today, and the reply he made was: lou
know ali that | know about it.
Senator Hanna's only observation On
the situation today was that until the
different delegations arrived end there
was an opportunity for them to consult
no conclusion could be reached.
Senator Platt's talk of B. B. ORetl,
of New York. caused a little flutter
here, and Dollver stock took an upward
turn about the same time, the cause
being the impression that in case O'Dell
should be pressed by New York there
would be only the Iowan Congressman
by those who do not favor New Yorker
The candidacy of Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, OF New York, who arrived to-
day is still being kept in evidence by
his friends, but apparently without any
backing from the Republican managers.
cpd with the distinct disapproyal of
Senator Hanna.
1t is generally believed that Senator
Allison has made it plain that he would
not be a candidate under any circum-
stances.
The position of Secretary Long causes
considerable comment and it is being
freely asked why the Long candidacy
should proceed so far unless it has the
tacit consent of the President. The fact
that Long is member Of Mckinley S
Cabinet, gives rise to an undeniably wide
spread belief that the Secretary of the
Navy will finally receive the support of
the Administration. If such is the case,
however, it is being carefully kept from
view. AS the matter stands tonight it
would seem that Long, Dolliver and
Fairbanks are the leading possibilities for
Vice President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
FUNSTON ATTACKS LACUNA.
Tho Americans Pursue the Flying Filipino:
Killing twenty-five.
(By the Associated Press.

Manila. June 15.-Upon information
furnished by Major Wheeler to the effect
that General Lacuna intended to attack
Papaya Province of Nueva Ecija, Gem
eral Funston, with staff officers, Cap
tain Koehler and Troop CO of the Fourth
cavalry and half a company of the
Thirty-fourth infantry, repaired to
Papaya. General Lacuna was found with
200 men occupying position on ridge
two miles south of the town.
General Funston attacked him vigorous
ly. sixty Americans charging the enemy
Under hot fire. The insurgents fled.
On their attempting to make a stand
Captain Koehler. with a detachment OF
troops. charged and scattered them
The pursuit over the rough country last
ed until nightfall. Twenty-Five of the
insurgents were killed. One American
was killed and one wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
Surrender of General Macabulos,
lRv the Associated Prcss.l

Washington, June 15.-An important
capture of the Filipino insurgents was
reported to the War Department this
morning by General Macarthur in the
following cable message:
Manila. June 18th.
General Macabulos, with eight officers
124 enlisted men and 1874 rifles. surTen-
dered to Colonel E. H. Liscum, OF the 9th
infantry at Tarlac this morning. Maeabu-
los is the most important and las IN
surgent leader in Tarlac and Pangaslnan.
(Signed) AacAhl hoA'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-16
A HEROIC POLICEMAN
He Climbs Up the Fire Escape of the
Burning Building.
SAWS THE LIVES OF SEVERAL INMATES
Half Suffoca'ed, Blister d, His Clothes Blazing,
He Would Not be Turned From His
Purpose. A Mother Dies For
Her Children.
Her Children.
(By the Associated Press.)

New YORK, June lo.-ieH ives WcI :
lost and several badly injured during
fire which almost totally destroyed tcne-
ment house at "a Jackson street early to :
day. The official list of the dead is:
William Cotter, 40 years of age.
Mrs. Kate Cotter. 3S. o
Joseph Cotter, II.
Kate Cotter, 8.
William Cotter, l.
John Cotter, 3.
Louis Marius, 40.
Mary Marius, 81.
Elsie Marius, 8.
Mamie Cotter, Is.
The fire appears to have started in the
rear of the hallway on the second floor.
1t had gained great Roadway before the
people in the house were awakened TO
their peril.
Patrick Burns appears to have been the
first person in the house who was APPS
ed of the fire. He was awakened NJ
smoke, and he gave the alarm to others
in Miss Mary Jordan apartments, where
he boarded. All escaped except Burns
who was severely injured by flames.
Policeman Knowles, after assisting the
Tartigan family to escape from the third
floor of the building mounted one light
higher Flames shot out of the windows
and set fire to his coat. He looked INTO
the windows of the Cotter apartments
but could see no signs of life there. The
brave policeman. half suffocated by the
smoke continued TO climb the fire cs-
cape until he reached the top floor. lie
heard screams coming from the Mulhearn
apartments and locating them assisted
the dazed people down the fire escape
Louis Marius was killed by jumping from
a window When a fireman had reached
the apartments of the family. three Of the
family were dead on the floor and the
others were unconscious.
In the Cotter rooms were found Mrs
Cotter while a few feet away lay the
body of Mr.. Cotter with dead child
under him. In other parts Of the room
were found the remaining members of
tho family Only two of them, Mamie
ard George, the latter four months cid,
were alive.
When Knowles reached the Narius
.partments a confusion of flame and
smoke burst into his face. In the midst
Of 1t ALL with night gowns ablaze AMI
their hair blazing, four of the children
were tearing about the room shrieainS
in terrible agony.
Mrs Marius huddled near the window
With her bare arms wrapped about Der
baby, she was gasping for air.
Three rushes were made into the tlames
by the terrified woman and Margery
Frank and Mamie were brought to
Knowles after he had taken the baby
The blisters and scars were swelling on
his hands and arms, but he conquered
his agony and finished his work on the
floor by finally carrying the fainting
form of the courageous mother down
the fire escape.
few moments afterward the woman
died. She had literally sacrificed her
self for her babies.
Mamie Cotter died as soon as she ar
rived at the hospital.
The monetary loss caused by the fire
is estimated at from $500 to $1,000.
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DEATH OF DIR. C. J. WATKINS.
One of the Leading Dentists Of the State Dies
at Salem.
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Winston Salem. \. c., June 15.-Dr. c.
]. Watkins died at his home in Salem at
9 o'clock last night aged about so years
He had been i'll several weeks. He leaves
wife and three children. Or. Watkins
was one of the leading dentists in the
State and Salem had no better citizen. He
was an honored member of tho First
Baptist church, being a deacon for many
years He also taught a class in the
Sunday School. He was a good man ano
will be greatly missed.
Mr. Calvin L, Griffin, leaf tobacco
buyer here, who sustained a stroke of
paralysis several days ago, died at the
Twin City Hospital at O'Clock this
morning. He was fifty years old.
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1T WAS sHRINERs' DAY.
And at Night Many Candidates We're Taken
Into the Oasis.
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ISptCIdI 20 -NtWo anu OUoCI VIZ
Charlotte. n. c., June ia grand
street parade of Shriner's took place at
6 80 this Afternoon. The parade was parti
cipated in by mounted police and the
Charlotte drum corps.
At the ceremonial meeting at the
Oasis temple tonight between 80 and 40
candidates were carried across the hot
sands.
At the Central Hotel at 1870 o'clock
the traditional banque- took place, at
tended by the Masons and large number
of lady friends. This closes the four
days meeting of the Masonic bodies of
the State, pronounced by many the larg-
est and most enjoyable ever held.