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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
DEATH FROM A BURSTING DAM
Thirty or Forty Lives Sacrificed. hmm
Obstruction of Property.
AUSTIN INUNDATED AND IN DARKNESS

ing just below the dam in tents We're
seen about their habitations just be
fore the dam broke and have not been
accounted for since. 1t is generally
believed that all of them were swept
away.
One man attempting to cross the
roadway leading to the bridge across
the river lust as the big wave rolled
down, was caught and he and his
horse and buggy went down with the
torrent and were heard of no more.
A family of six negroes living in the
valley south of the city are known to
have been drowned. 1t is estimated
that more than 100 houses have been
destroyed and loss to proper
ty will be great. A case in
point is the light and power
plant costing one and a half million
dollars. The breaking of the dam
engulfed the old water company s
plant below the city and it is tonight
lying fifteen feet under water while
the city is in darkness and without
water.
Reports from points below here are
to the effect that the flood has been
most disastrous and the breaking of
the dam has occasioned many thou
sands of dollars worth of loss to prop
erty. The surface of the river
throughout the day has been dotted
by small houses or fragments of
houses and drowned animals, along
with trees and debris, all of which
bear testimony to the ravages of the
flood in the mountainous region above
Austin.
In addition to the losses here. the
international and Great Northern
Railroad and the Austin and North
western Railroad. both entering this
city, have suffered severely. the first
named having q serious wreck by rea-
son of the floods this morning.
The south-bound cannonball train
from ST. Louis. on the international
and Great Northern due at four a. IN.
was wrecked at Mcneil, nine miles
above here. as a result of a washout.
The engine and cars plunged into Il
culyert, demolishing the engine, the
mail. baggage car, two day coaches
and one sleeper. The cars left the
rack and rolled over on their sides
IN four feet of water. but fortunately
no lives We're lost nor were any of
the passengers badly hurt. This is at
tributable to the fact that there were
not many on the train and it was run
ming slowly at the time owing to the
bad track. The mail clerk, Oral Davis,
OF San Antonio, was seriously bruised
and Engineer 7. i. Maynham, of San
Antonio and fireman c. NJ. Stanley
were slightly injured.
The Austin and Northwestern Rail
road operated no trains today due to
the fact that nve of their bridges
were washed away during the night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Leads all Carolina News and Circulation

ocratic side The chief attention was
given to the question of pairs, as the
vote is expected to be so close that the
result may depend upon the pairing OF
members. On motion Of Mr.. Underwood
(Ala) the Democratic whip" the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that all Democratic members
are urged to return to Washington at
once.
THAT hereafter Democratic members
will make no general or permanent pairs.
THAT all pairs shall be made in writ
ing and shall be signed by one~of the
members DESIGNATED by our party caucus
to arrange pairs
Mr.. Richardson offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved that as a party, we declare
our unalterable opposition to the meas
ure now pending before Congress. enti-
tied "A Bill Temporarily to Provide Rev
enues for the Relief of Porto Rico, and
hereby enioin upon every Democrat to be
present in the House of Representatives
when the vote is taken thereon and re-
cord his vote against it,
Another resolution by Mr.. Underwood
was adopted asking Democratic members
to remain throughout the Porto Rican
debate and whenever reasonably possible
to remain until the end of the session
of Congress.
1t is expected that the action taken
will enable the minority to make an eX-
ceptionally strong showing against the
DILL when the vote is taken next Wednes-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
PLAN TO OUTFLANK
GENE RAJ BUTLER
Beers Would Advance by
Wav of HeIpmaker.
SUCH Is THE REPORT NOW
As the Plan is Known Butler is Doubt
less Fully Prepared
SUCH is THE REPORT NOW
MUCH ACTIVITY AROUND BlGGARSBERG
Beers Say That Me CoIesberg and Stormberg
Commanders, 5000 Men ard 10 Guns,
Have Arrived at Kroonstadt Bra
brant's CoIonials Threatened.
lBy the Associated Press.l

London, April 7.--(Midnight.) NO
news was issued by the War Office
tonight. None was received from the
front except a dispatch from Bloem-
fontein dated April 4th, relating to
the engagement of General Gatacre
at Reddersburg, which seems to have
been held back by the censor.
$ 1t will be remembered that Lord
Roberts in reporting the unfortunate
occurrence at Reddersburg said that
General Gatacre had arrived there on
the morning of April 4th. Hence he
may have succeeded in engaging the
Beers later in the day. 1t is strange,
however. that General Gatacre'S sub
sequent movements have not been
mentioned in Lord Roberts other des-
patches. the last OF which was dated
the evening OF April 9th.
1t is reported from Ladysmith that
the Beers are ~eginning to construe
General Buffers inactivity as a sign
OF fear or inability to resume active
operations. Hence they are showing
much activity. particularly around
Biggarsberg and are said to be plan
ming to outfank General Butler by an
advance in force by way of Help
t,nakaar. AS the plan is known, it is
not likely that the Beers will find
Butler unprepared.
The Beers state that the Colesberg
and St0rmberg commanders. number
ing six thousand men and ten guns,
have reached Kroonstadt.
AMERICAN SCOUTS ESCAPE.
London. April 8.-(Sunday)-A spe-
cial dispatch from BloemfOntein dated
April 5th. says that the American
Scout f. r. Burnham was captured
near Thaba N'Chu. but made his es-
cape. He wandered about for two
days. finally reaching the camp OF
the Twelfth Lancers in a weak state.
He says the Beers are determined.
but that they realize their eventual
defeat is inevitable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Australia as Market For Cotton.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, April American cotton
goods manufacturers have entirely over
looked the Importance of the Australian
market for this commodity, says Consul
George W. Bell at Sydney, y. S. W., in
a recent report to the State Department.
Owing to the existence of perennial sum,
mer in Australia cottons are worn all the
year round by the majority CT the peo-
pie The four and half million Austria
Iians rank among the wealthiest people
of the globe and lawns, muslins and other
light fabrics are more extensively used
here than in any other European eoun-
try. The Consul is convinced of the
great Importance of Americans entering
the cctton gcods market there, but he
says that the trade must be carefully
and systematically catered TO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
TIME LIMIT TWO MONTHS
Then Troops Will be Landed and
Marched Into the Interior.
so SAYS A DESPATCH FROM SHANGHAI
American, British, German and French Officials
Said to Have Sent Joint Note to the
Chinese Foreign Office. Doubt
Expressed Here.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, April IA special dispatch
from Shanghai announces that the Ameri-
can, British, German and French Minis
tiers have sent a joint note to the Chinese
Foreign Office, demanding the total sup
preston of the Society of Boxers" with
in two months and announcing that other
wise the powers named will land troops
and march into the interior, northern
provinces, Shan Tung and Chi Lii, in order
to secure safety of foreigners.
According to the same dispatch the
American, Italian and French Legations
are now provided with naval guards from
the large gatherings of warshps at Taku.
Liu Kun Yih, Viceroy of Liang Kiang,
has had three audiences with the Dowa-
ger Empress relative to the Emperor,
and it is believed that he has impressed
her with the advisability of restoring His
Majesty to power.
OUR MINISTER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Washington, April Tt is said at the
State Department that nothing has been
heard from United States Minister Conger
within the last few days to indicate any
|
Shan Tung The Minister has not in
formed the Department of the reported
concerted action CT the, representatives
I Of the foreign powers al Pekin. Mr.
Conger's instructions enable him to make
as strong a presentation as he may deem
necessary. and even to intimate the in
/ tention CT the United States Government
to undertake, through it's own agencies,
+ TO supply the needed protection to our cit
liens, should the Chinese Government fail
! in it's duty in that matter
The United States Minister was speci-
! fcally instructed that he must act on his
| own responsibility, and, while his course
might lie parallel to that followed by
the other Minister'S resident in Pekin, he
must under no circumstances join with
| them in concerted action.
The Minister appear to have anticipated
! the necessity for something Of the kind,
! for a month ago he suggested to The
State Department the eXpediency of h&N-
/ ing a warship from Admiral Watson's
fleet sent to point as near Pekin as
possible The Wheeling was accordingly
/ dispatched from Manila to Taku, which
lies at the mouth of the Pieho river.
The Wheeling, from her light draft may
easily ascend the river as. far as Tien
! Tsin, one OF the storm centers at this
moment, and at a point giving easy ac-
cess by rail to Pekin
GUNBOAT WHEELING ARRIVES.
Tien Tsin, April THE United States
gunboat Wheeling, and the Russian
! gunbcat Korietz arrived at Taku today.
| The Korietz has since departed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
CHARGED WITH HORRIBLE CRIMES,
Two German Millionaires on Trial For Un
nameable Wickedness.

Copyright, 1900, by Associated Pfess)
Berlin, April THE authorities began
today the trial of Millionaires Sternberg,
of Berlin, and Nordlinger, of Stuttgart,
On charges of horrible crimes against
morality. Sternberg is alleged to have
sent number of the most discriminating
witnesses to America, and is said to have
spent over million marks in hush
money. Still there are is witnesses left.
He offered bail in two million marks, but
the Government refused to accept it, and
he has spent months in jail. In the
Stuttgart case there are SO witnesses
Both of the defendants are prominent
bankers. The Berlin municipality has
voted 10000 marks to send teachers and
officials to the Paris exposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
OTIS IS RELIEVED
Macarthur to Succeed Him
as Military Governor.
Otis is Relieved Of Command at His Own Re-
quest. He Says Private Interests Re-
quire His Return Home.
(Ry the Associated Press.

Washington, April 7.-General Otis
has been formally relieved of the CONF
mand OF the United States forces in
the Philippines and Of the Eighth
army corps. The correspondence
showing how this was brought about
was made public at the War Depart
ment this afternoon.
1t is as follows:
Manila, April 3. 1900. Adjutant Gen
eral. Washington:
Private interests require my re-
turn to States; absent from family
and business, attention to which inn
portant, since November, 1897. except
few days; wish to sail by May first If
possible. Believe matters here can
be placed in quite satisfactory condi-
ton by that date: although large rep
resentative military force must be
maintained some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
HAZELRIGG GRANTS WRIT OF ERROR.
Taylors Attorneys Will Present it to United
State Supreme Court.
by the Associated Press.

Frankfort, KY, April Chief Justice
Hazerigg, of the Court of Appeals, to-
day granted writ CT error from the
decision OF the Court of Appeals to the
Supreme Court of the United States in
the contest over the offices Of Governor
and Lieutenant Governor.
Elk Governor Bradley and other attor-
neys for Taylor will go to Washington
next week to present the writ and ask
that the case be placed on the docket of
the Supreme court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
THREATEN BRABRANTs DIVISION.
Beers in Force at Wepener Trying to Turn the
British Position.

London, April 7.-(2:35 p. m.)-The
Beers are in force at Wepener, north
Of Smithtield Orange Free State and
are threatening General Brabant's
colonial division, the main body of
which, with the artillery, is at Wepen-
er.
\ telegram which left Maseru,
Basutoland, north of Wepener, at
midnight, describes the Beers as be-
ing in great force" and as afraid
to make Il, frontal attack. but it is
added. they were endeavoring to turn
the British position by crossing the
Basuto frontier by road skirting
CaledOn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
( A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE CAUCUS.
Unalterable Opposition to the Porto Rican
Measure Declared.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, April THE Democratic
members of the House of Representatives
held caucus tonight to determine upon
plans in connection with the approaching
vote on the Porto Rico Bill. About nine
members were present, including Mr..
Richardson, the Democratic floor leader
ana other prominent figures on the Dem
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
HALF THE TOWN IN ASHES.
A 100000 Fire at Proctorville. Began in
FIGURING Mill
(By the Associated Press.)

Prcctorville, Ohio, April THE large
Touring mill OF G. D. Pugh, caught fire
today, and from this conflagration re-
suited which destroyed half the thriving
little town. The fire destroyed two blocks
of residence and business houses The
loss is estimated at nearly 100000, with
but 80 per cent insurance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Manila. April 9th.

"AdJutant General. Washington.
will remain until certain impor-
tant notifications civil administers
ton determined. New code judicial
criminal procedure approaching com
pletion and other matter receiving
consideration; think can leave about
May lst. Will cable latter part of
month date desire to be relieved and
recommend officer for department
commander. Wish to return bv most
expeditions route and await orders
short time until private business re-
ceives attention. No request to make
regarding future sphere of duty.
''OTIS."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

At 100 a, m. (Sunday) the fire is
ught to be under control, and has been
tined to the five upper floors The
St k on the first floor and basement,
however, will be total loss from water.
The cause of the fire is not known as yet.
1t was first discovered by the watchmen
on the fourth floor and a general alarm
quickly brought all the engines in the
downtown district to the scene. At about
/ o'clock the roof Of the building fell in,
hurt.
The building being fire proof was the
means of keeping the flames within
bounds of its own walls. The loss on
the building and stock will be fully a mil
lion dollars, with probably an insurance
of about $500, 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
DENIAL OF IMPENDING STRIKE.
A Statement Made by Officials of the Southern
Road.
(Rv The Associated Press !

Washington April Third Vice Presi-
dent and General Manager Frank s. Gan
non, of the Southern Railway, today de-
MED that there was any likelihood of a
strike Of the telegraphers on that system
and also that the engineers, conductors
and railway tranmen are dissatisfied.
Mr. Cannon ascribed the agitation to
officers of the Order of Railway Tele-
graphers, whose headquarters are in
Illinois.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Tayler Will Probably be Returned.
(By the Associated Press.)

Canton, Ohio. April AT midnight the
indications are that Congressman r. w.
Tayler has carried eighty or more dele
gates for denomination. These with what
he secured in Columbian county, insure
his denomination. Mr.. Tayler is not only
known as the successor Of President Nc
Kinley in Congress, but also chairman of
the committee that Investigated Roberts
Of Utah.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Otis
" April 3rd. 1900.
otis. Manila.

"Replying to your cable of April
3rd, the Secretary of War instructs
me to say that the President regrets
TO have you leave the Philippines, but
he feels that your distinguished and
successful service in both military
and civil administration for nearly
two years entities you to prompt com
pliance with whatever wish you
choose to express regarding your as
si9nment to duty, and the requisite
order will be made for your return
May first, by such route and taking
such time as may be agreeable to you.
With understanding that General Mac
Arthur will succeed you as military
Governor, the Secretary Oh War wishes
recommendation for commander Of
Department of Northern Luzon.
"CORBIN."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Our Seacoast Defences Named.
(By the Associated Press. }


Washington April THE War Depart
ment has given historical names to the
batteries forming the new seacoast de-
fence. These at Southern points are:
Port Royal, S. c., on st. Helena, Fort
Fremont.
Savannah Harder, Ga, at Fort Screven,
Battery Habersham
At same fort, Battery Brumby
Key West, Fla, at Fort Taylor, Bat
terry De Leon
Same fort, Battery Osceola
Same fort, Battery Seminole.
Tampa Bay, Fla, on Egmont Key,
Fort Dade on Mullet Key, Fort De Soto.
Pensacola Bay, at Fort Pickens, Bat
terry Worth
Same fort, Battery Cullum.
Mobile Bay, at Fort Morgan. Battery
Dearborn.
At same fort, Battery Bower.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
CRACKED HIS SAFE
The PostoffiCe at Graham
Robbed of $500.
The Robber Cracked the Safe and Took $500
o1S600 in Stamps. No Clue 10
The Rohber.
Especial to News and Observer.

Graham Station, \. c., April q
Burglars broke into the postoftice
here at . o'clock this morning, blew
open the safe and stole about 5000 in
stamps and cash Postmaster Holt
wired for the inspector who arrived at
one o'clock and investigated the loss.
No clue to the robbers has been dis
covered as yet.
The Republican county convention
met at noon and elected delegates to
the State. Congressional and Senate
rial conventions.
Hon. ID. a. Long, who was present
addressed the convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
REPORT OF LOSS OF LIFE
And Damage to Property Pour in From All
Sides.
(By The Associated Press. }

Waco, Texas, April 7.-Reports of
loss of life and damage caused by
floods continue to pour in from all
directions and indications point to "A
repetition of the disasters of last year
The loss of life to a great extent has
already surpassed that of previous
years. All streams, including the
Brazos and Colorado Rivers are over
flowing the lowlands and rising very
rapidly. The crops of cotton and
corn are nearly completely submerged
and will have to be replanted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
ENGLISH VIGILANCE DEADLY
Lieut.. Scott Killed to Protect Secret of Esqui-
mault Fertilization.
Ry The Associated Press. !

Victoria, B. c., April THE extreme
vigilance of Great Britain in protecting
the secrets of the Esquimault fortified
lions and the naval yard, was exemplified
last night when Lieutenant Reginald
scott, X. ~. was shot by sentry for
failing to answer challenge. Scott will
die. There was strong wind blowing
toward the officer, and he claims he an
swered the challenge but was unheard.
The sentry fired twice over his head. and
then twice to kill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Non.Union Workmen Assaulted.
lBv the Associated Press.l

Chicago, April Nineteen non union
workmen were reported to have been as
saulted and badly beaten by union pickets
today. Two of the men were injured Sc
riously, perhaps, fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
CAPTURE OF 200 Beers.

Calnavon, Cape Colony, April g.
1t is reported that 200 insurgents,
who were not aware that Sir Charles
Parsons had occupied Kenhardt and
who were on their way to that place,
have been captured by the British
trOOnS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
THREATENED CLASH WITH MILITIA.
scufle Between Drunken Soldiers and Police
Soldiers Rescue Their Comrades.
(By the Associated Press. )

Frankfort, KY, April IA clash be-
tween the opposing militia was narrowly
averted here tonight. Two soldiers at the
State House were arrested for drunken
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
100000 FIRE AT PITTsBURG.
Burning of Joseph Horne and Companys I'm
mense Dry Goods Store.
(Bv The Associated Press. }

Pittsburg, Pa, April S-tSunday)-
Joseph Horne & Co. s immense dry goods
store is burning, and will be complete
less. Fire has complete possession of the
building and the entire stock will be eth
er burned or destroyed by water. The
loss will be near the million mark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
The Painter Church Dead.
dsy The Associated Press. }

New York April 7.-Frederick E.
Church, the celebrated scenic painter
died here today. The interment will be
in the family plot at Hartford. Conn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
LOSSES NEAR ROSHOF.

London, April 7.-U1:45 p. NJ -
The War Office has posted the list of
casualties at Professionalism. near
Bushof on April 9Th. Only one is re-
ported killed, Sergeant Patrick Camp
bell, of the Imperial Yeomanry, hus-
band of the well known actress. Nine
non-commissioned officers and men
are renOrted wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
LOSSES AT FREDERICKSBURG.

London, April lord Roberts re-
ports to the War Office as follows:
''Bloemfontein. Friday, April O.
The casualties at Reddersburg We're:
"Officers killed, Captain F. q. Cas-
son and Lieutenant c. II. Marclay,
both of the Northumberland
wounded two.
Captured eight.
commissioned officers and
men killed. eight; wounded thirty
three.
THE rest were captured.
Our strength was 167 mounted in
fantry and 424 infantry. The enemy
was said to be 5000 strong with five
guns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

The man who is going down hiIi
meets lot OF his neighbors going up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
GUNBoAT WHEELING ARRIVES.

Tien Tsin, April THE United States
gunbcat Wheeling, and the Russian
gunbcat Korietz arrived at Taku today.
The Korietz has since departed.
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