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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

the district was perfected after dis.
cussion lasting nearly four hours.
When the Senate convened the House
Joint resolution in favor of Constitu-
tional amendment providing for the cleo
ton of United States Senator'S by the
people was laid before the Senate. AS
IT was about to be referred 10 the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, Mr.
Butler IN. c., asked that it be read and
then addressed the Senate briefly He
declared It was the function of a com
mittee of the Senate to consider not to
smother legislation. He thought this
question had been so thoroughly consid
cred that it was not necessary 10 send it
to committee and he therefore moved
that it be placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Chandler, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections, objected
to Mr.. Buffers making imputdtipns upon
the committee.
Mr.. Hoar called attention to The gravity
of the proposition submitted, that the
matter should not be considered by q
committee of the Senate. He dii not
approve of the proposed anne ld,aent, hold
ing that it's adoption would give the Uni
ted States two legislative bodies both
chosen by the people in the popular cleo
tons. the only difference being thar the
Senator's would have larger constituency
than the representatives.
Mr.. Pettus (Ala.), expressed his regret
that reflections had been made upon the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
The motion to place the resolution on
the calendar was withdrawn and it was
referred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections.
Mr.. Hale presented an additional Ur-
gency Deficiency Bill and it was passed
without debate.
A bill providing for the removal to
proper district for trial of persons in
dicted in United States Courts was also
passed
Mr.. Davis (Minnl reported from the
Committee on Foreign Relations. the fol-
lowing resolution and it was adopted:
THAT the Secretary of State be d.
rected to send to the Senate a copy Of
the memorial of Edward Gottfried, cit-
zen of Wilkesbarre. Pa. and late con-
sular agent of the United States at
Trupillo, Peru sworn to March 21st, 1900,
now on file in the State Department, to-
gether with all papers, letters and exhib-
it's attached to said memorial and also
copies of all correspondence of this Gov
eminent and that of Peru and of any
opinions or decisions of the Department
OF State in connection with the action
of a party of Peruvian revolutionists
against the Constitutional Government of
Peru on and after August 2Sth, 1898, the
memoralist at the time being consular
agent of the United States in Peru,
wrongdoers perpetrating. it is alleged,
depredations on his property and injuries
and indignities upon his person in vio-
lation Of treaty rights
After an executive session the Senate
at 4:45 p. m. adjourned.
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PROSPECTSOF HOT
FIGHT IN HOUSE.
Consideration of the Naval
Bills Begun.
HEAVY CALL FOR SHEKELS
S13, 1000, 900 More Than Any Previous
Naval Bill.
HEAVY CALL FOR SHEKELS
FOR A GOVERNMENT ARMoR PLATE PLANT
The Plea by Mr.. kitchin. Mr.. Buffers Vain
Attempt to Bring the Question Of Sena-
tors by Direct Note Immediately
Before the Senate.
Before the Senate.
tBy The Associated Press.)

Washington, April 16-The House to-
day entered upon the consideration of the
Naval Appropriation Bill with the pros
pect of a severe struggle ahead over the
question of the armor plate, building
ships in government yards and the pro-
vision in the bill for the coast and
geodetic survey. The bill carries $13,-
600, 900 more than any previous naval bill.
No Arrangement could be reached to limit
general debate. Today Mr., Foss, the
acting chairan of the committee, made
a general defense of the bill, which was
also defended by Mr.. Cummings, the
ranking minority member of the commit
tee The latter declared that the COM
mittee had information that we could OBJ
tain Krupp armor at price lower IMAM
any other country in the world.
When the House went into committee
of the whole to consider the bill MT.
Foss explained the total amount sol 20O,-
0C0 was the largest ever carried by
naval appropriation bill in our history.
Mr.. Foss said the committee had been
largely moved in deciding against the
building of ships in government yards
by the opinion of Secretary Long that 1T
would cost TO build them in government
yards twice as much as in private yards.
Mr.. Cummings speaking on the ques-
ton of armcr plate made this state
ment: ut was demonstrated upon the
committee in way that cannot be re-
vealed here that in paying $545 for Krupp
armor we are paying less than any nation
in Europe or Asia England is paying
1857 for the same armor Russia $3.50,
France COS and Japan $500. Until the
ships already authorized are, supplied
l am in favor of buying Krupp armor
at $545. When we are even up | will be
willing to talk about an armor plate
factory
Mr.. Kitchin On. CO.. member of the
committee who signed the minority re-
port argued in favor of the establishment
of an armor plate factory. Until the
Government was in possession of it's own
factory, he continued, the steel companies
could hold up the price in the future
as they had done in the past He said
that Krupp armor in his opinion could
be manufactured as cheaply as Harvey
lied armor could five years ago.
Il am in possession of information, y
interrupted Mr. Wheeler (KyD, ''thc
source of which l am not at liberty to
disclose, which shows that Krupp ar
NOR can be manufactured 800 cheaper
than Harveyized plate.
1.-THE Secretary of the Navy says that
is impossible" observed Mr.. Bayer (Pa)
1.-The Secretary of the Navy" replied
Mr.. Wheeler, knows no more about il
than the man in the moon
Mr. Kitchin said the minority would not
desire to enter into the government pro-
duction of armor plate did they not be-
lieve it was the only method of protecting
the Government from extortion
The House at o'clock adjourned.
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ATHLETIC TRIALS AT TRINITY.
Easter Services at the Churches. Coming Base
Ball Game.
(Special to News and Ohsarvar,

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., April 16.-Next Thurs
day a game of baseball will ne played a:
Trinity Park, between the Hopkins House
and Yearly House mines. The iine-up
will be as follows: Hopkins: Van Ness,
pitcher; Allen, 2 b.. Turner, G., Mabry
b.; Markham, C. f.. Lawle9s, =; YAH
cey, $. s.; Bryan, r. f.; Aston, 1 h..
Yearly: Bradsher, A., pitcher; Hughes
b.; Bradsher, W., c.; Pugh, . Wight
ingale, C. f.; Yearly, |. f.; Pearson, $. s.;
Joyner, r. f.; Ferguson, b.
Late Saturday afternoon the athletic
trials were given at Trinity t;oile;;e Mr.
Perrow led in pole vaulting, ia King ten
feet three inches. The quarter 1 half
mile races were won by Mr.. Di lcn. Will
the low hurdles were did in pl,nid II e
by Messrs. Clegg and Webb. Fink and
Blanchard ran the 220 yard race ir good
time. considering the condition OF Tie
track. The Trinity athletes Will so to
Oxford on the Goth in fine shape and
vii do their utmost to come it vim
ners.
Appropriate Easter services were held
in all the churches Sunday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet,
improving nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for zoe. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy. n. Y.
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STRIKERS HEADQUARTERS.

Selma. Ala, April 16.-At Marion
Junction, fourteen miles south of Selma,
on the Mobile and Birmingham division of
the Southern, a hotel has been secured
by the striking operators on the Southern
and headquarters established. From this
point it is understood the organizers will
operate Seventeen men registered there
today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

P. A. Danforth, of Lagrange, Ca, suf
fered intensely for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bueken's Arnca Salve wholly
cured it in ten days. For Ulcers Wounds,
Burns, Bois Pain or Piles it's the best
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
Thousands of Workmen Thrown Out
(By The Associated Press

Chicago, April 16.--Labor troubles in
the building trades are stated by Presi-
dent John w. Lambert, of the American
Steel and Wire Company, as the reasons
for orders issued today closing down all
the plants of the concern in the vicinity
OF Chicago, all those at Joliet Ills, ex-
,cepting the Rockdale mill and the extern
sive plant at Anderson, Ind.
Twelve plants were ordered closed.
Thousands of skilled workmen were tenn
porarily suspended
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STRIKE LEADERS
FULL OF WARMTH
Continued From First Page.)

dents, the officials here say, show that
passenger and freight traffic is again
moving along with little delay save such
as is incidental to the business of rail-
reading. The officials say that 20 per
cent of the places of men who have gone
on strike have been filled and that the
chief difficulty occurs where a striking
empoye was both agent and operator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
No Populist Party Left.
Durham Herald.

Durham Herald.
If the Populist convention yesterday is
an index to the situation, that party will
not have to be reckoned with in the cam
paign in this county. There was present
grand total of thirty-one, and of this
number two were reporters, two Repub-
licans and two Democrats, leaving only
twenty-five. This is in marked contrast
to the convention of two years ago when
the court house was comfortably filled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

H. Clark, Chauncey, Ca, says De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him of
piles that had afflicted him for twenty
years. It is also a speedy cure for skin
diseases. Beware of dangerous counter
feits. Bobbitt-W ynne Drug Co., w. II.
King, Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

Mr.. w. ID. Jones. who came back
from Goldsboro, where he went Fri
day to carry an insane negro man to
the asylum. is probably the Youngest
deputy sheriff in the State. He is just
twenty-one years of age, but he has
been connected with the sheriff's Of
flee OF Warren county several years.
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SENATE CONSIDERS THE ALASKAN BILL
Resolution Providing For Senators by Direct
Vote Goes to Committee.

Washington, April 16.-Du"ing almost
the entire session today the Senate had
Under consideration the Alaskan Civil
Code Bill. The amendment providing for
the mining of gold along the beach in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

A special to the News and Observer
from Washington, N. c., says that news
has reached there of double tragedy at
Swan Quarter Saturday. A white man
and a negro became involved in diff
Guilty and the white man was shot. One
j. NJ. Flowers attempted to separate
them when he was also shot by the negro.
Flowers returned the fire. Both the ne
gro and Flowers have since died. The
names of the two participants have not
been ascertained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

The Supreme court yesterday decided
the cases involving the stamp tax as it
applies to express packages, in favor of
.the express companies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

With only one dissenting vote the re-
port Of the committee in which was re-
ferred the request of DR.. Newell Dwight
Hills, of Brooklyn, that his name be
erased from the rolls of the Chicago
Presbytery, was yesterday adopted by
that body at it's regular meeting.
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THE CAMPAIGN BEGUN
Continued From First Page.)

the man behind him; the man that shapes
his policy. We had a white man for
Governor in 1868 when the writ of habeas
corpus was suspended, but he was put
there by negroes. We had white Gov
ernor. when the Wilmington riot oc-
CURED You know who elected him..
The amendment was then discussed at
length, in a most mastery and convincing
manner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
EFFECT OF THE AMENDMENT.

This amendment" he said, was
drawn with great skill. 1t was drawn af-
ter long thought, and with full knowledge
of the end to be attained. 1t was drawn
with the deliberate purpose of depriving
the negro of the right to vote, and of al
lowing every white man to retain that
right. And / tell you now and here, did
| believe it would cause the oppression
of a single man or deprive one white
however ignorant or humble, of his suf-
frage, | would not support it, On the
contrary its passage will mean peace to
the land, it will mean an end to an era
of crime, and lawlessness, security to
prosperity, and purity of politics. There
win be no more dead negroes on the
streets of Wilmington, no more rule of
the incompetent ana corrupt"
Mr.. Aycock spoke for an hour. and his
remarks were frequently interrupted by
applause. The other speeches were short,
but of a very high order. Messrs
Gilmer. Turner and Mcneil were espe
cially happy in their discussion of the
amendment.
When the candidates had finished
Chairman Simmons was called for and
though he asked to be excused say
ing he thought enough had been said, the
crowd insisted, and would take no ex
cuse.
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MR.. SIMMONS STRONG SPEECH.

He therefore spoke to them for half
an hour, and his vigorous speech had
splendid effect upon those who heard it..
There is no use mincing matters he
told them amid great applause This
amendment dscriminates against the ne
gro in favor of the white man. We in
tended that it should SO discriminate, and
l am here today to defend that discrimi-
nation. This is the white mans State.
We have raised the white flag
here Who will haul it down? The negro
can't do it, and the white man that does,
spot him. Write on his brow traitor
traitor to country, and race; to wife and
child; aye to father and mother. Let
him be an outcast upon the face of the
earth
These words were greeted with such
applause as left no doubt as to the tenn
per of those who heard them.
The conception of this tour was a hap
Ply thought. It's success is already IS
sured and like the tidal wave it will gain
strength, and power as it travels until
the whole West. like the East will be
alive with the fire of enthusiasm.
FRED l.. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

If man doesn't lose his sweetheart
when he acquires wife he is indeed
lucky
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

Mr.. Clarence z. Knowles, long presi-
dent Of the South Eastern Tariff Asso-
citation, died in Pensacola Saturday. He
was buried in Atlanta. Mr.. Knowles was
one of the first insurance men in Amer
lea. He carried 5000 insurance on his
life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
Telegraphic Briefs.

Heavy floods are reported in Missis-
sippi.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
That old sore or

That old sore ulcer, which has been a source of
6ye or ten years maybe longer doesn't heal because
ment, but are trying to it with saves and washes
pain to some extent no real permanent good
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That Picnic.

Did You ever attend Sunday school
picnic? They are all alike if it rains, but
the one INDUCED in last Thursday by
the Sunday schools of the M. L.
Church, South, and the Presbyterian
churches was an exception. If it rain
ed on that day it did so only on the un-
just, for those present on this occasion
were Just as happy as could be all day
The good women had prepared enough
food for camp meeting, and it was
good enough for a king. The limpid
waters of Indian creek furnished the
little boys an opportunity to wet theil
feet, and the older girls chance Il
dabble their dresses. The picnic has
convinced us that if there we're more
picnics and more Christmas trees the
Sunday schools would grow more pop
ular.
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AUSTIN SPRINGS.

This popular summer resort of the
Watauga, under the efficient manage
ment of Mrs, J, r, Englebert, is now
full of guests, seeking health and pleas
ure, both of which they find here
will mention the name of few whom
| have met; G, j. st. John and fami-
ly, of Bristol; Miss Jones, of Baltimore;
j. A. M0rtin and family, Harry Gump
and family j. M. Buck and family, j.
A. Summers, all of Johnson City; VIM,
Rule and family, 49,. 49,. McCorkle and
family, of Knoxville; Ernest Young
and wife, of Richmond; r. l.. Collins
and family, of Miami, Fla.
Other visitors who are stopping with
friends in our village are Mrs. L. S.
Klndrick and children of Bristol, at
Will DEFAULTS, Miss Cleo Fair, with
her sister, Mrs. j. B. Long; DR.. +, B.
Hanna, of Minatilla, Fla, with his
sister, Mrs, Vollie DeVault.
Bluff City Methodist Sunday school
picniced at the Springs the 18th,
DR.. Sullins preached at the Metho-
dist church last Sunday to large au-
dience.
Will Hanna, the drummer, was at
home a few days this week.
Weldon DEFAULT caught cat fish in
his trap the other evening that weigh
ed IA pounds.
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Mrs, Bradley Dead

Last Saturday morning Mrs. A. A.
Bradley passed over the river and is
resting under the shade For several
weeks she had been i'll, but hopes were
entertained for her recovery until the
last. She was 70 years of age and
death was due more to a general break
down than any particular cause. Fun
eral services were held at the late resi-
dence Sunday afternoon by Rev. j. r..
Herndon, and the remains were taken
on the vestibule to Abingdon, Va, for
intorment. Mrs. Geo. B. Hamilton
aud Mr.. and Mrs. |. L. McNees accom-
panied the remains. The deceased
came to Johnson City several years age
from Abingdon, and has lived since
with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hamilton,
on Watauga avenue, A kinder neigh
Dor and better woman has never lived
in this city, and the funeral was attend
ed by large number of friends she
has made by her kindly manner during
her residence here. The COMET joins
in sympathy for the bereaved
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-19

Bob Clark and John Mclnturff have
been at war for several days. AS re-
suit Clark was ax6d in the head and
McInturll is shot in the arm, war
rant is out for Clark, but he is out of
the city for his health.
Mr.. Jos, Gibson, representative of
the DeIIaval cream separator, and Geo.
p, Crouch, generalselling agent, called
ut our Office Monday Mr.. Gibson has
been in town and vicinity for several
days looking the field oyer and thinks
there can be many machines used in
this section.
Coy r. Il. Taylor came to the city
last Saturday evening and remained
over night as the guest of DR.. w, j.
Miller. He was met here by Hon. A.
A, Taylor and driven Sunday morning
to Clarkson, where he will remain dur
ing summer while preparing his new
lecture, Sentiment. Geo. A. Ross, his
private secretary accompanied the
party.
Mr.. John William Hannah and Miss
Mildred Elizabeth Tyler will be mar
ried at Richmond, Va, on the 25th,
inst Mr.. Hannah is native of this
county but has been in Richmond for a
number of years with e. b. Taylor &
Co., jobbers in queensware. He has
won for his bride the accomplished
daughter of Capt, John H. Tyler and a
member Of one Of the prominent F. f.
We
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was visiting relatives here last week.
Mrs. Marshall, who has been visiting
relatives here for quite awhile, returned
to her home at Chucky City yesterday.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Martin has been quite sick at the resi-
dence of g. w. St. John.
J. f. Grisham, travelling salesman
for the s. G. Rooney Shoe Co., OF
Knoxville, was here last Friday.
r. B. Thomas. of Jonesboro, was
here last week selling machinery to
some of the farmers.
Miss Ethel p. Reese attended the
picnic at Unicoi City last Thursday,
and reported pleasant time.
George Murdougle, of Bluefeld, W
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Drowned in the Holston.

Will Powell, son of ]. Tip Powell, of
Bristol, and James Jones were drown
ed Monday in the Holston river near
Emmett, a station on the B. & E. Ry.
In speaking of the affair the Bristol
News says:
Games Jones, Will Powell and Pet
tibone Scott left Bristol yesterday
morning for the Holston to spend a
few days fishing and otherwise enjoy
ing themselves. They had a delightful
time all day yesterday, and got up ear
ly today to enjoy good fish. They
rowed out in boat to point near
Morrelrs Hole, located close to En-
metts, In some way, how it has not
vet been learned, the boat began to fill
with water, and soon sank, leaving the
three struggling iu the water. 1t seems
that both Jones and Powell either did
not know how to swim or the sudden
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NJ seting Of Creditors.

The first meeting of the creditors OF
Hawkins Bros. was held in the law
office of j. B. Cox yesterday with
Judge Cox presiding. The meeting
was called to order promptly at
o'clock, Several accounts were passed
and a few were contested, and will be
passed upon at the next meeting. The
creditors elected D. j. Hickman trus.
tee and then adjourned until 8 o'clock
next Monday morning.
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ness of their going into the water rem
dered them incapable of doing SO, as
neither reached the bank alive Scott
swan out barely reaching safety before
he fell exhausted
"The body of Mr., Jones was recover.
ed and brought to Bristol today, but at
this hour the body of young Powell
has not yet been found.
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Base Ball.

The first game of the season was
played at Jonesboro last Monday,
when the Johnson City and the Jones,
boro teams met in battle. The game
was filled with startling features and
was hot from start to finish. The
score was 6 to in favor of Jonesboro
Our boys were beaten but not con
quered, and Jonesboro will have to dc
it again to satisfy them. The next
game will be played in this city.
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A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAZO OINTMENT
to refund the money where it fails, to
cure any case of piles no matter Of how
long standing. Cures ordinary cases
in six days, the worst cases IN sixteen
days, One application gives ease and
rest. Relieves Itching instantly.
Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife.
This is a new discovery and is the
only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Can be sent by mail. We have placed
it on sale with every druggist in the
town of Johnson City, Tenn, who will
sell ii to yon ON the above guarantee.
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FROM WATAUGA.

Watauga, Tenn, July II, 1900.
Charles Plummer, who has been in
the employ of the Virginia Iron Coal
and Coke company, at Toms Creek,
Va, has resigned his position on ac.
count of i'll health and is spending the
summer with his father, f, II. Plum
mer here.
Mrs. G, B, Rumley is dangerously
ill at her home here and is not expected
to recover.
f, l.. Sanders, of Chilhowie, Va,
was here last week buying cattle
Mrs, James Arrants, of Piney Flats,