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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
IT'S A COWARDLY THRUST
He Who Makes it Hides Behind a
Woman Masked.
BRYAN PROPOSES AN INVESTIGATION
If Senator CuIlom viii Represent His Cousin,
Who Made the Charge, Bryan Wi Give
Him an Opportunity to Produce
His Evidence.
His Evidence.
(By the Associated Press.)

Portage, Wis, Oct. 3.-William Jen-
nings Bryans attention was today cs He'd
to the statement alleged to have been
made by Mr. Kingman that he received
$150,000 for insisting upon the silver plank
of the Kansas City platform, and he said:
'It is hardly worth while to deny the
charge of n man who hides behind a
woman whose name he will not give, but
in order that the most unscrupulous Re-
publican may have no reason for repeat
ing the charge, l will say that it is alb
solutely false in every particular. No
one ever offered, promised or gave me
that sum, or any other sum, for urging
that plank, or any other plank. in the
Kansas City platform, or any other plat
form. l don't know anything of Mr..
Kingman, but it is said that he is q cousin
of Senator Cullom, and l do know some
thing of Senator Cullom. The Senator
ought to know whether his cousin is
trustworthy or not. and if the Senator
will show, over his own signature that
he believes what his cousin says and is
willing to represent him in an investiga-
tion of the charge, l will make him a
proposition which will give him an oppor-
tunity to produce his evidence"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
NEGROES WANT A FORCE BILL.
Mass Meeting at Cooper Union Declares Dis
franchise ment the Issue.
(By the Associated Press }

New York, Oct. 3.--"Negro Disfran-
chisement the Paramount Issue" was the
subject discussed by several speakers at
a mass meeting of colored people in
Cooper Union tonight. 1t was conducted
by the Colored Citizens League. The
hall was filled and about half the people
present were white.
Resolutions were passed protesting
against the disfranchising of negroes in
the Southern States; calling on Congress
to reduce the representation of such
States to proportion of votes cast; ask
ing Congress to pass laws for the en-
forcement of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments to the Consti-
tuition, and a "force bill if necessary;
protesting against lynchings; asking the
President to use the military force to
prevent lynching; pledging the meeting
TO oppose the election of Mr.. Bryan and
favoring the election of Mr.. Mckinley,
by way of "rebuke to recent Tammany
police methods"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
A SWEEP IN GEORGIA
The Democratic Majority Will
be About $4,000.
There Was Very Little Opposition Except in a
Few Counties Were the PopuIists
Are in Strength,
(By the Associated Press.)


Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 3.-Reports received
from all parts of the State tonight indi-
cate that the Democratic majority in to-
days general election for members of
Congress, State officers, members of the
General Assembly and local county offices
will be about $4,000. No opposition de-
veloping against the Democratic nom
inees except in the few counties where
the Populist organization is strongest,
little interest was taken in the election.
In counties where the Democratic strength
was undoubted, the vote was light, as the
result of the outcome of the election was
certain.
In the doubtful counties the result will
not be known until all the precincts are
heard from, which will require some
time, they being remote from communi-
cation.
The Democratic State officers elected
today ere as follows:
Governor-Allen d. Gambler.
Secretary of State--Phil. Cook.
Attorney General. NJ. Terrell.
Comptroller General--W. A. Wright.
Treasurer-R. n Park.
Commissioner of Education-G. r.
Glenn.
Commissioner of Agriculture-O. B.
Stevens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
EFFECT OF PORTO RICAN ACT.
Comptroller OF Treasury's Ruling as TO U. s.
District Court, Porto Rico
(By the Associated press.)

Washington, Oct. 3.-Mr. Tracewell, the
Comptroller of the Treasury, mas rem
dered decision as to the payment OF
court expenses and compensation of Uni
ted States deputy marshals connected
with the United States District Court of
Porto Rico; the disposal OF the funds
earned by them; to what authority the
marshal should report and account for
the disbursement of funds coming into
his hands and the use and supply of books
and blanks needed for his office. These
questions involve an Interpretation of that
part of the Porto Rican act relating to
the courts of the island. The Comptroller
holds that the Porto Rican act differ
entiates this court from other United
States courts, either in the States or
Territories and that the salaries Of it's
officers, including that of deputy mar
shals shall be paid out of the Porto
Rican Treasury; that the expenses of all
these offices shall be paid out OF the
Porto Rican Treasury and also that all
fees earned by them are to be accounted
for and reported to the United States.
The Comptroller further decides that
all operating expenses of the court should
be paid by the United States; that the
fines and costs and fees charged and COL
lected by the marshal shall be paid into
the Treasury of the United States; that
the marshal shall report to the Attorney
General of the United States and account
to the accounting officers of the United
States; that the deputy marshals shall
be paid their compensation from the
Porto Rican Treasury and that the De-
partment of Justice is required to furnish
the United States marshal with all ne
cessary blanks for his office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
BL LACKBURN IS DEF|ED
The Chronicle Gives Authority
For Its Charges.
Says Blackburn Resigned Office 10 Escape Trial
For Ma!feasance and Dares Him to
Sue For Libel.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston-Salem, n. c., Oct. 3.-Today's
Wilkesboro Chronicle defies the Re-
publican candidate for Congressman,
in this district, to bring suit against it
for libel, for charges made last week
regarding Blackburn's official acts
while United States Commissioner in
Ashe county. The editor of the Chron-
icle says:
''We have mailed him a copy of the
paper, but f. Spencer has not yet pro-
ceeded. Our authority is Hon. r. b.
Glenn, district attorney at the time
and with whom affidavits charging
the offense were filed, and +. Spencer
resigned before Judge Dick to prevent
being tried. Mr.. Blackburn has our
permission to proceed at his pleasure. ;"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
Leads NopthCarolim Daies News and Circulation

Only one Conservative seat vas gained
yesterday, but it was II very important
victory In the Brightside division of
Sheffield, an industrial constituency, the
liberal majority of 183 was conye Ainto
a conservative majority of 9C4
At Derby the Liberals had = o
cess, recovering there the t. -0 a ,
wrested, in the general elections 70
from Sir William Vernon Harcout ans -
Thomas Rec. In the Merthyr Tyds
district of Wales Keic Hardie, the Laacr
leader won seat srom the Liberals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
Ship Carpenters Strike.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Key West, Fla, Oct. "a strike has
been declared against the Curry Sons by
the ship carpenters who have been work.
ing on the lighthouse tender Laurel
When work commenced on the Laurel the
price of wages were $4 a day for nine
hours work. but the men demanded $4
a day for eight hours work as it was a
Government contract. This was refused
and the men went out The firm sent to
Jacksonville for men, and six of them
have arrived and started to work, get
ting forty cents an hour for all work
donO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
TIE NEW PARLIAMENT.
Indications Are That Its Complexion Will be
Little Changed.
(By the Associated Press.

London, Oct. 4th, Thursday, a. n. y
The results of yesterdays polling in TIE
Parliamentary general elections were less
striking than those of Tuesday. The Con-
servative majorities still show increases
in numerous contests but in less marked
degree On the other hand the Liberals
have gained additional seats.
On the whole, the indications this morn
ing are that there will not he much
change in the complexion Of the new Par
lament. AS matters stand now. out of
the 2S7 candidates, the relative strength
Of parties is as follows:
Ministerialists 212; Liberals, including
Labor members, Al; Nationalists Is.
Altogether the Liberals have gained
ten seats and the Conservatives seven.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
FEAR A CAMPAIGN OF REVENGE.
Great Force of Germans Being Moved to Pekin
Troubles Chinese

Copyright, 1900, by Associated Press.)
Pekin, September 27.-(Via. Taku, Sep
tember 80, and via Shanghai, October 81
Prince Ching has been informed Of the
issuance of an imperial decree naming Liu
Kun vi, Viceroy of Nan Kin and Chang
Chi Tung, Viceroy at Hankow as assistant
commissioners to negotiate terms of
peace.
Both the assistant commissioners are
members of the Progressive faction.
The Italian marines are being with
drawn.
Some concern is expressed regarding
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
The Gunboat Not Captured.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, Oct. 3.-The dispatch from
General Macarthur last week announcing
the disaster sustained by Captain Shields
party on the Island of Martinique left in
doubt the fate of the gunboat Villalobos,
which had conveyed the troops to Tor
rijas. cablegram was sent to Rear
Admiral Kempff at Cavite, asking for
news, and the following resopnse has been
received:
"Cavite, October 3.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
mo truth in any unfavorable reports
concerning Villalobos or her crew. Manila
paper September 2Sth published false re-
port.
(Signed) "KEMPFF.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
Mace and Swartley Fail,
(Bv the Associated Press J

was announced of Mace & Swartley, a
well known produce commission house,
and formal notice of their assignment was
filed in the office Of the Recorder of
Deeds. John Sparhawk, Jr., an attorney,
who is named as the assignee of the firm,
when questioned concerning the failure,
said he was not prepared at this time to
give any figures concerning the firms
liabilities or assets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
"scotty" in the Tolls.
(By the Associated Press

=
New York, Oct. 3.-Stewart r. Gray,
alias "Scotty," was held today by Magis-
trate Mott to await papers from Vir-
ginia. Gray is wanted for alleged COM
plicity in the bank robbery of $4,000 in
Strasburg, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
To Rebuild the Maine.
lRy the Associated Press.l

New York, Oct. 3.-Gustav Schwab, of
the North German Lloyd Steamship Line
today confirmed the telegraphic report
from Newport News to the effect that
the steamship Maine recently damaged
in the Hoboken fire, would be rebuilt at
Newport News at an expense of $600,000
The Saale has not yet been sold but is
for sale, and the Bremen will be taken to
Philadelphia where she will be repaired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
Commissioner to Congress Named
(By the Associated Press }

San Juan, r. p, Oct. 3.-At the Reru5li-
can convention held here last night Fed
erico Degetau was nominated as Commits
sioner to Congress. The Federals will
probably nominate Julio I4arrinaga for the
same office at a convention to be held
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
THE COTTON sPINNERs.
Committee Appointed to Suggest Changes in
Scale of Prices.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Philadelphia, Oct. 3.-Today's session of
the Southern Cotton Spinners Association
was devoted to discussion of the prices
of raw cotton and spun yarn, and COM
mittee was appointed to look over the
schedule of present prices and suggest
changes in the scale This decision was
the result of a conference between the
cotton spinners and a committee Of the
Yarn Merchants Association, which con-
trolls the selling of the product of the
Spinners' Association.
No decision was reached by the COM
mittees as to the price of yarn, but the
statement was made that there would
probably be an increase of 20 per cent
Tonight the local yarn dealers gave a
banquet to the visiting spinners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
BRITISH CONVOY CAPTURED.
Out Of Sixty Men Only Twelve Are accounted
For
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Oct. 3.-The following dispatch
has been received from Lord Roberts,:
Pretoria, Tuesday, Oct. "A convoy of
twenty-five wagons, escorted by sixty
mounted men, was attacked by 140 Beers
October 1st, near DeJager's Drift while
on the way to Vryheid. Twelve of the
men escaped; the fate of the others is
not known.
''The Beers derailed a train near Pan
yesterday. Five Coldstream Guards were
killed and nineteen injured.
'Comandant Dirksen, who has been op
posing Paget, has surrendered after per-
sonal visit to Komatipoort to assure him
self that Kruger had gone into Portu-
guese territory"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04
PREPARED FOR REFUGEES.

johannesburg, Oct. 3.-The military gov
ernor on September 18th informed head
quarters that 1he would be prepared for
the return of 5000 to 1000 refugees weekly
after October 10TH
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-04

Men add to their years, but not always
to their good deeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22
TOLD BY SURGEON GENERAL
STERNBERG.
Chicago Record.J

Surgeon General Sternberg Of the army.
SAYS that when he was going into the
battle Of Bull Run, the Irish sergeant ma
Jor OF his regiment came TO him with a
big bag of gold coin weighing three or
four pounds and said:
Doctor ! know that I'm 10 be kilt en-
tirely an | want YOU to take care Of this
money an see that it gets 10 the ould
folks at home.
There was no time to demonstrate or
make any other arrangements and drop
ping the bag into the surgeons lap. the
lrlshman hurried away to his place an the
head NJ the column. All through two
bloody days DR.. Sternberg carried that
bag OF gold with his surgical instruments.
and u was burden and embarrassment
20 him. He tried TO get rid Of it, but
couldn't find any one willing to accept or
even 70 share the responsibility. and he
couldn't throw il away for the sake of
the "Ould folks at home"
Toward the close OF the second day the
surgeon was taken prisoner. He lost his
surgical Instruments and his medicine
case. but chung y the gold, and making
BELT ~ his necktie and handkerchief
tied it around his waist next to his skin
to prevent its c1ntiscatiOn BY his cap
tors. During the long, hot any weary
march hat followed the gold pieces
chafed his flesh, and his waist became so
sore ana bliStered as to cause MIN intense
suffering. but he was bound that the
'ould folks 1T home should have the
benefit OF that money. and BY the exercise
Of great caution ana patience. managed
Up keep il until he was exchanged with
other prisoners and got back to Wash
ington. There he found his regiment In
camp, ana one Of the first men to well
come him was the Irish sergeant major
VINO was SD delighted TO learn that the
doctor had saved his money that he got
drunk ANA e. mbled il all away the first
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22
MYSTERIOUS HINTS
Contained in Alleged Letter
from Rebel Chief, AguinaIdo.
Everyone at Manila Awaiting Result
Of Presidential Nomination.
Judge Tall Investigating Conduct Of friars
Under Spanish Regime.

Manila, Oct. 21-Senor Buencamno
has received what purports to be a let
ter from Aguinaldo ordering the for
mer leaders of the revolution who are
now in Manila to desist from the for
nation of political parties and to cease
all their attempts at pacitication. The
letter mysteriously hints that plans are
maturing among the armed rebels IL
the field and describes these as hes st
for the country" Senior Buencamiro
declares that the letter is genuine.
The military situation was compare
lively quiet last week. The commits
sion, the military authorities, the Fill
pinos and foreigners are awaiting the
result Of the Presidential election in
the United States. Many persons as
sert that whatever this may be, it viii!
have no Immediate effect upon the
armed situation in the Philippines. and
that disorders and guerilla attacks VIII
continue for time.
The Philippine commission has pass
ga a bill appropriating $4,000 i'll gold
for the payment Of expenses incurred
for the benefit Of the insular govern
ment during October.
JNuSp dil, HItSlutul u Iut tolililllS-
sion. has been engaged for some time
in taking a mass Of Filipino testimony
concerning the conduct and policy Of
the friars. The statements Of the Fill
p;no go to show that the friars, under
the Spanish regime. greatly abused
their limitless political and religious
powers over the community and that
this abuse Of authority often led to i'm
morality. All the testimony offered BY
the Filpinos shows that they do not
desire the return Of the friars ID the
parishes.
Archbishop Chappelle has gone to the
more peaceful provinces OF northern
Luzon. accompanied by three Domini
can friars. 1t is asserted ana general
ly believes that he intends 70 Ie-estah-
lish these friars in certain parishes.
and the trip is exciting the natives IL
Manila. who cali upon their country
men 10 prevent the re-establishment ~
any fria: on the ground that il would
fix a dangerous precedent for the fu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22
Railroads and Steamboats,
BANGOR & AR00ST00k
RAILROAD
ARRANGEMENT. Of Trains
Ia Effect October 8, 1900.

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars, between
Caribou and Bangor on trans leaVins
Caribou at els A. NJ. and Bangor az 70
LEAVE Portland HOO P. NJ; Augusta,
is A. NJ: Waterville. rs A. NJ; Bah'
gor. 100 A. NJ; Arrive Lagrange, s aSa; IA
Iron Works. $50 a. NJ Norcross. ga "a A !;
Nj; Milinocket, 9.55 A. NJ; sherman III, dTso
A. NJ: Patten, 1.0S A. NJ; Island fans.
lilo A. IA. Smyrna Mis- hIs,d l'4i 20 p. NJ;
Houlton, 1910 7. NJ; Bridgewater. 10 x
NJ: Presque Isle, 1.57 z. NJ; caribou pn '
p. NJ: New Sweden. 2.5s P. NJ. van n.
rem, 400 p. Nj; Limestone, 5N r nv ~,
Fort Fairfield. 2l5 p. NJ; Dover and foh.
croft, $40 a. NJ; GuiIford. s;S !, A. "a "A
Monsoon, 1913 A. NJ; Greenviiie' AO''
LEAVE Portland. 1910 P. NJ; Augusta.
$50 P. NJ; Waterville. 80 P. NJ; Bap p
gor, AS P. NJ: Arrive BroWnxineii sS' hi
H.. Norcross. 7.2o r n Mil In1a1d tIiais.
p. M; sherman. SlS F. NJ; IsiaI Honlton.
hon il * p n; Fort Fairfield. lilo n,
LEAVE GreenvilIe $50 A. NJ: MonSTga.
Junction, 6.25 A. NJ; Guiliord; ~ ,ntahdin
Dover and Foxcroft, 1;oO 4; NJ; Mil hasaS@
A. NJ; Lagrange. abs 4. NJ.
LEAVE Fort F slaio;,s ISL Isle g a. A. a.:
H 9o9i 6do 50 3 a 4 IT.! Ashland 10 A. Al Al
,ioelIgi -96 A. NJ; Smyrna NILS. ..sa
4. n; Island Fails. 915 4. ~; u rlt,e
9.iO A. NJ; Sherman, $40 A. N M; II A a NJ;
ket, 1923 A. NJ: Norcross NV Bangor.
Brownville, 1874 A: NJ Arf,e n: Au-
sus a. $50 So p NJ: Portland SIS Pm NJ Bu.
LEAVE Caribou, 1l.45 A; NJ. !, o ~ 4 NJ:
rem. 1906 A. NJ: New sweden, rs iay1 a Isle.
Limestone, 1910 A. NJ .taais ills A.
~ ii5 Br RI IVA aoF os n aoultPpa att EN-
$50 P N. Sherman. ga P w M; SG seo ?.
4.26 z. NJ; katahdi5n1 lTon NJ: Lagrange.
S M p bF NJ Greenve NJ boS M1ns snd
$4 G P. NJ; Gulford "A. p Nj ba DUysr 7so
EoxGroft; 30 Fl M; id AT r NJ Augusta.
p p. q NJ + M Ma1 PoTtiand is 4, NJ arA
~ GEO i M. HoUGHToN. 6; +. Nan & a.
+. ". CRAM, v. P. & Gen. "A
Bangor. Oct. 3. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22

shovel that he might use his arr,s ..
gestures. From where I sat il lootaa
4lKe root ball mix-up. The eight -
all talked at the same time ana 800
swung his arms. If this had occurre,
IN South America | would have rAcoa
nized II as a Well developed revoln,inn
As It was | couldn't classify it Mo-.
talk, more waving Of arms and then j.
my surprise my six shovelers sbop,dar
ed their spades and marched awav
The spokesman Of the pair came N -.
and in broken English said that n.y..
men had struck for S162 a day.
Did you order them to strikeqY
asked
Yes, me deligati.'
Well, what has this flag got n AZ
with it. - "
IT maka it all right
Wei, said /, clear out. This e,rika
is ended. | will get other men. and Ia,
me tell you If you come around here
waving an American flag at NV new
men, III set the dog on you
The delegates left with their flags
They We're not American citizens. Now
isn't that a greater abuse Of the flag
than printing advertisements on il? I
merely ask for information. l have or.
dered my man to set the dog on the
next fellow who comes down my street
waving an American flag"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22
TROUBLE WITH A TuRRET
Causes Delay in the Keniucky's Departure
for China.

New York. oct. 21.-Capt. Colby NJ
Chester of the battleship Kentucky
which started for China, yesterday.
and returned to Tompkinsville. s. L..
last night, for repairs. said. today, that
the ship would be able to start on its
trip Tuesday or Wednesday.
Machinists of the crew were engag-
ed, today. under the direction If thc
chief gunner in working the two 13-
inch guns in the forward turret trying
to ascertain if the defect in the me-
chanism was 50 serious as to make
necessary the sending of the big war
ship to Newport News, where she was
built for repairs
Sailors Of the Kentucky say tha-
when the battleship put 10 sea they
were called to quarters and q I3-inCh
gun was discharged. one of the big
guns in the upward turret would not
60 back to its place. The trouble Vas
due to an imperfect valve.
The supermposed turret had moth
ing to do with our coming back 70
port" said Capt. Chester. There is
no question as to the mechanical ar
engagements. IN my Judgment the tur-
rets are much less liable TO suffer dis
astcr than if they were separate, like
those carried by the Oregon, MasSa-
chusetts and vessels of that class. II
a projectile should hit a vessel like the
Massachusetts. striking the l3-inch tur
ret abaft the centre it would send it
aft and it would be driven into the ship
to where the S-inch turret is operated
and probably disable it"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-22
BuLLER'S STOCK RISING.
His Judgment at Opening Of Campaign Is Now
Beicg INDICATED.

New York, Oct. 20.-In special ca
BILE dispatch the Tribune's London cor
respondent says:
Gen. Buffers speech in Natal, in de-
fence of his plan of campaign, a year
ago, is the chief topic among British
military men. His frankness appeals
to the best instincts of English charac-
ter, and will secure for him an enthu-
siastic reception when he returns.
His judgment in making the relief Of
Ladysmith the first objective point of
the campaign, and in preventing the
Boer occupation of lower Natal is now
indicated by unbiased opinion Of mill
tary men in London. He was q victim
of British over-confidence, which had
forecast grand promenade from cape
Town to Pretoria.
There is no official confirmation Of
the report that Gen. Butler was offer
ed the chief command in succession to
Lord Roberts and declined it.