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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
GREAT FIRE AT APALACHICOLA
Three Blocks in the Business Portion of che
Town Consumed
CBy the Associated Press. J

Apalachcola, Fla, May IA disast
rOus fire broke out in the residence Of
Mrs. Broughton about noon Friday. 1t
leaped over the Methodist church and
from there spread over the business por
ton of the town. In less than three
hours three blocks were entirely con-
sumed.
The Methodist church, the residences of
Mrs. Broughton and DR.. Willis Hicks,
offices of ]. II. Lovett & Co, the store of
Patton & Hall, r. Collins store on the
corner OF Centre and Market streets were
totally destroyed. The fire leaped across
Market street and consumed the build
ings occupied by Drs. Alexander Hoffman
and Moore Or. Willis Hicks, Messrs
Murat, Hendry and Rice, Warrene. y. H.
Hcpp. r. A. Flateaur & Company, Dr..
Rush Lchenfelt, A. H. Gendeberg. the
residence of j. S. Hitchcock, the Times
office, John Cooks bar and adjacent
Buildings. From here the fire leaped
across Centre street and consumed every
thing from the Central Hotel to the ice
house On the wharf Everything on the
water front from the telegraph office to
Ruge & Sons on Water street was con-
sumed Ruge escaped. The custom house
was consumed and very few Of the records
were saved. The armcry recently built
at a cost of $4,000, was also destroyed.
The loss is half a million dollars, with
80 per cent. of insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
ARMY OFFICERS EXPENSES.
Report From Dvais, Porto sRico, Sent to the
Senate by Root.
CBy the Associated Press

Washington, May 26.-Secretary Root
sent to the Senate today in response to
inquiry a report from General Davis
Governor General of Porto Rico, relating
to expenses of army officers in Porto
Rico According to the report there has
been but small expenditure for quarters,
furniture, carriages, etc, and these only
such as were absolutely necessary.
The Governor General reports that
when General Brooke took possession of
the executive residence he paid $500
fer the furniture in the building. He
says that no sum has been paid from any
public fund for officers supplies. An eX-
ira salary was allowed only in one in
stance. that of Assistant Surgeon Croft
who was detailed as a member OF the
Board CT Education, and also of the Board
Of Health. AS assistant surgeon he was
paid 81 800 per year and 800 per month
additional for other services from the in
suar fund. This arrangement has, how
ever, been terminated and DR.. Croft is
now receiving $4,000 year from the in
sular government as acting commissioner
of education.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
HOUSE COULDN'T HOLD THEM.
Hon. E. w. Pou Spoke to a Great Crowd at
Nashville.
Especial to the News & Observer

Especial to the News & Observer
Nashville, \. c., May Give are hav
ing fine times here in old Nash. and
some good work is being done for the
amendment.
There was a great assemblage of people
gathered together at Mount Pleasant yes
terday TO see and hear the closing eXer-
cses of that school. Every one present
was well paid for having gone. For
besides the elegant entertainment given
by the school there was a great speech
upon the Constitutional Amendment
from an educational standpoint. delivered
by Mr.. f.. W. Pou.
The crowd was SO large that the house
though ccmmodous. would not hold the
people. and everybody being so anxious
to hear the speaker, a temporary stand
was constructed and the men stood
while Mr.. Pou spoke to them. The
speech did great and lasting good. and l
feel assured that its influence will spread
until it has converted many that did not
hear the eloquent appeal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
THE BRITISH CROSSING THE vAAL.
The Beers Said to be Gathering For Desper.
ate Struggle.
lRv Associated Pressl

(By Associated PreSS.)
London, May 26-(3 p. m.)-The War
Office has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
Evolve Heck, (Orange Free State)
May 26.-An advanced portion of this
force crossed the Vaal River on the
Queens birthday, near Parys. Hamilton S
column is at Boschbank Our scouts are
now at ViljCen's Drift Ton the frontier
north of Wolye Hoek) The local mines
are uninjured and work is going on as
usual. There is no enemy this side of
the river.
Hunter reached Vryburg May oath"
VEREENING BRIDGE BLOWN UP.
Pretoria, May 26.-An official bulletin
says:
THE British have crossed the Vaal at
Grobler's Drift, near Pary's.
The high level bridge at Vereening
has been blown up by the Federals.
General Dutoit advises that the bur-
ghers are coming forward in force, de-
termined to fight to the end
After re-taking Hebron the Fed
erals followed the British as far as
Wolve Hook"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
PLAGUE AMONG THE TRANSFERS.
Four Suspected Cases. Government Corral at
Manila Guaranteed.
DIV Associated Press.O

Manlo. May 2G.-The Government cor
raj at Manila has been quarantined.
There aref our suspected cases of bu-
bonic plague among the teamsters, who
arel living in filthy dwellings which will
be burned.
Since the murders on board the steam
er Ell Cano by the native crew coast
wise captains have been fearful of repe-
titiors Of the tragedy and haver equested
the authorities TO furnish soldier guards
for their steamers, which has been de-
clined. Three commercial steamers are
now in the bay. their Spanish captains
refusing to sail unprotected, and Others
intend initiating them. The authorities
have returned to the captains their re-
volvers, of which they were recently de-
prived.
Colonel Padilla, the rebel governor Of
Nueva Ecija, was captured during the
recent fighting at Nueva Ecija and is
now in Jail here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
ALL WILL GET OVER TODAY
So the Expert, Spenser Wilkinson,
Has Figured Out.
TWO MARCHES THEN TO JOHANNESBURG
The Beers Must Either be EnyeIoped, There OF
Go, Says Wilkinson. He Thinks No
Serious Resistance Can be
Made AT Pratnria
Made at Pretoria.
, (By the Associated Press J

London. May 27.-(Sunday) --Speneer
seat of war in South Africa for the AS
ISOLATED Press, says:
Lord Roberts is keeping a tight haad
on all kilograms, in order not TO disclose
his moves. After occupying Rhenoster
he pushed his left wing at once toward
Pary's. where the Vaal River was crossed
on Thursday. The whole army seems TO
have changed it's direction 10 the LETT as
General Hamilton's original right wing
was today at Boschbank, half way from
Pary's to the railway bridge at Viljoens
Drift. which is being watched h PCb-
erts' scouts.
General Hamilton probably crossed
the Vaal today assisted. if necessary, by
q march up the river of the force that
crossed at Parys. The whole force ploh
ably will be across the Vaal by Sinfay
afternoon. Johannesburg then will be
two marches distant.
II suppose that Lord Roberts will push
on General Hamilton and perhaps Gem
eral French to turn the Beers while Cen
erals Tucker and Pole-Care will att&s':
in front.
"Tha Beers, as usual, must either DC
enveloped or go. Very special exert ms
will be made to cut off their retreat, as
Lord Roberts is now determined to cap
ture them if possible. He relies fully on
Ian Hamilton. whose combination of fire
and prudence justifies every confidence.
IF the Beers escape toward Pretoria,
Roberts will likely follow swiftly and be
hon
THE Beers say that they have re-
taken Hebron. General Roberts viii
neglect. that but will guard his railway
which, l think, he will not wait TO repair
before going to Pretoria.
General Butler. at Laings Mex is
eight or nine marches from Johannesburg,
supposing that the road is clear. Rob
erts' advance must make the Beers at
Nolksrust uneasy, and so will facilitate
Buffers advance.
General Hunter when at Mafeking will
be eleven marches from Pretoria, and it
is mpracticable, therefore, for the Doors
to make any serious resistance at Pre-
toria where to wait would mean to be
hemmed in between three British armies.
"The Boer plan is to retreat 10 the
Gutenberg hills which would postpone.
but not avert the catastrophe, but the
condition and strength of the Boer forces
after the coming weeks operations re-
mainto be seen. Possibly the difficulties
of supply may compel General Roberts to
pause on the Vaal and repair the railway
thus giving time to General Butler and
General Hunter to invade the Transvaal.
| fancy however. that Lord Roberts Will
Drefer the holder course and try and end
this war right now
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
CAUSED BY A MATCH PLANTERS TO UNITE
Result of Cotton Growers
Convention In Macon.
An Effort viii be Made to Organize Planters
Throughout the Entire Cotton Belt
by Mid-August
(By the Associated Press.)

Macon, Ga. May 26-The executive and
business committees appointed at the
State convention of the Georgia Cotton
Growers Protective Association held at
Macon, May 18th, met today in conference
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in
this city. The plan of organization and
method of carrying on the work, together
with constitution and bylaws for the gov
eminent of the association, submitted by
President c. Harvie Jordan, were adopted.
The president was authorized to proceed
by correspondence with officials in other
States, to secure the organization of the
entire cotton belt by the middle of Au-
gust. Other States will be asked TO unite
with Georgia in the movement and eStab
lish central bureau in this State, which
will exercise a general superintendent
ever all the different State bureaus. A
committee of five members of the execu
tive committee with President Jordan as
chairman was appointed to confer with
TIE State Bankers Association, which
meets at Lithia Springs, June 18TH to Sc
cure the formulation of plan on the
part of the State banks for meeting the
demand Of the producers next season in
regard to loans on cotton in storage. The
movement of the cotton growers to perfect
a plan by which the cotton crop of the
South can be be marketed during longer
period of time, thereby forcing a better
price for the raw material before the
staple leaves the farmers hands, is
creating great enthusiasm throughout the
cotton belt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
AMERICANs!IN PARIS IN WANT.
Had Just Enough to Take Them There, and Can
Find No Work

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press
Paris, May ga number of unfortun-
>ate cases of suffering are coming under
the notice of the American officials in
Paris. Many bright, energetic young
Americans, having just sufficient means
to transport them here, and heing anxi-
Gus to see the exposition, came with the
idea of finding some small occupation
which would provide them with the
means of existence during Their stay
There is no false pride about them. but
they are willing to accept even mental
employment such as selling newspapers,
backing boots and hawking exposition
tickets. They have, however, met with
unexpected obstacles. They find every
outlet >hedged about with red tape regu-
lations or prejudice against the employ
ment of foreigners.
Newspaper stands are accorded only
to pensioners and a license for boot
blackng is practically unobtainable, ow-
ing to the interminable period occupied
by the preliminaries to the application.
Some boys attempted to gain pittance
by selling exhibition tickets at a profit of
two cents each, but their efforts were
stifed by the interference of the French
competitors who are able to draw all in
tending purchasers except Americans and
Englishmen by proclaimng the Americans
as foreigners.
Now that all the national paviliOns in
the Rue des Nations have been opened to
the public, a comparison of the artistic
effect Of our own building with that of its
neighbcrs is undoubtedly unfavorable to
the former. While the general external
appearance is a matter of architectural
taste the nudity of its interior ELECTS the
hardest criticisms. The baroness Of the
first floor will be relieved by the erection
OF center piece of palms and flowers,
which will be encirced by an upholstered
settee; the floor Itself will probably be
renewed, brighter tinted carpets placed
on the stairs and the balustrades cover
ed with velvet and other decorative mod
ifications will be taken with a view to
tighten the general effect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
THE CRAVEN COUNTY CONVENTION.
Hon Charles r. Thomas Endorsed for Congress
Democratic State Ticket Endorsed.
Especial to the News G. Observer

Especial to the News G Observer.)
New Bern, n. c., May 26.-The Demo-
cratic convention of Craven county was
held in this city today for the purpose
of canvassing the vote held at the prima-
ry election last Saturday, and to name
delegates to the Congressional and Sena
torial conventions. Hon. James A. .Bry
an was elected chairman and Al. d. Lane
and James f. Carraway secretaries. A
canvass of the vote demonstrated that
the following candidates were chosen,
and will compose the Democratic ticket
in the coming campaign: For sheriff,
Joseph Kinsy; treasurer, Daniel l.. Rob-
erts; register Of deeds, E. NJ Green;
House of Representatives w. B. Pearce;
cornoner, DR.. j. w. Duguid; surveyor,
G. S. Wilcox. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing Hon. VIM j. Bryan for Presi-
dent, c. p. Aycock and the entire State
ticket, and Hon. Chas. r. Thomas for
Congress- The convention was entirely
harmonious and judging from the words
and actions of the delegates today, the
county will bee arred for the Democratic.
ticket and the amendment by a hand
some majority
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
A Miners Story of the Cum
mock Disaster.
The Electric Machine For Exploding Dynamite
Wouldn't Work and an Ordinary Fuse
Was Lit by Match.
Especial to News and Observer

Sanford, n. c.. May 26.--It would seem
that no great amount of credance is
given to the theory that broken gauge
in safety lamp caused the recent eX
plosion at Cumnock mines.
Two miners, who We're working in the
west heading at the time of the explosion
in the east heading, were here today
and stated that a negro miner named
Harrison, who was injured in the eXplo-
sion, claims that in attempting to shoot
the dynamite the electric machine was
found to be ineffective, whereupon an or
binary fuse was sent down from the top,
and lighted by means of a match, which
caused an explosion of gas. These men
also state that the locks Of safety lamps
We're often picked by the men and the
open light used, and that some of the
miners had keys with them ih the work
ings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
NEW YORK WILL
ENDORSE BRYAN
But Will Not Affirm the Chi
cago Platform.
THIS is THE PROGRAM
Except That Delegates Will Go to
Kansas City UNRESTRICTED.
HILL AND OTHER N. Y. LEADERS CONFER
Then the Above Statement is Made to New
York Evening Post Representative. All
Realize Tha. Bryan's Renomna-
ton IS Certain,
ton is Certain.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, May 26..-The Evening Post
says:
Ex-senator David B. Hill, and ex-
Senator Edward Murphy, had a talk with
Elliott Danforth, chairman of the Exc
cutive Committee of the Democratic
State Convention today. Mr.. Hill is sat
isfed with the results of his trip to New
York He has conferred with the leaders
of Tammany Hall and of the Kings Coun-
ty Democracy, and it was announced au-
thoritatively before noon that the pro-
gram for the State convention had been
agreed upon by all parties concerned.
The features of the program are:
First, the convention will endorse the
candidacy of William ]. Bryan and recog-
nize him as "our National leader
Second, the Chicago platform will not
be affirmed
Third, the delegates to the National
Convention will not be instructed.
Zone of Mr.. HITS leutenants who
spoke for him. gave this explanation to
a reporter:
1--WE are all agreed that Mr..
Bryan's denomination is a certainty and
that all we can do is to fall into line,
but we cannot swallow the whole Chica-
go platform, and it is not necessary to
do so The Kansas City Convention may
modify that platform, so We can endorse
Bryan and declare that we will support
the platform of our party. AS to the in
structions of delegates, that is neither
necessary nor in accordance with prece-
dent. 1t is customary to instruct dele
gates to a National Convention only
when New York has a candidate. 1t has
no candidate this year; SO an endorse
ment of Bryan is all that can be reason
ably expected. We will so to Kansas
City as Bryan men, but we do not care
10 be so committed that we cannot ask
for a modification of the Chicago plat
form
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
TO INDUCE BOERs TO EMIGRATE.
Movement on Foot to Get Them to Settle in the
South
(By the Associated Press.

IBy The ASSOClaIed PresS.J
New York. May 26.-The Evening Post
says today:
"A movement is now on foot under the
supervision of several of the large rail-
roads of the South to induce the Beers
to settle in certain sections of the South.
The general prevalence of the belief that
the war in the Transvaal can last but a
little while longer has given an impetus
to the project to encourage the settle
ment in some of the Southern States
those of the Beers who will not submit to
construction under English dominion.
ut is reported in railroad circles that
definite plans are being shaped to further
the possible exodus of Beers to this
country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Special Eclipse Forecast.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. May 26.-East to south
and southeast winds with higher tenn
peratGre are indicated for Monday morn
ing over the path from which a total
eclipse of the sun will be visible. An
exact forecast of the cloud conditions at
that time, however, cannot now be made,
but it is fairly probable that partly
cloudy to clear weather will obtain. AS
the district where the major portion of
the observations is to be taken is nearly
400 miles in length. 1t is very proba-
BILE that they can be successfully made
over the larger part Of it. Further spe-
cal forecasts will be issued Sunday at
10 a. m. and D. m,
WILLIS MOORE,
Chief L. S. Weather Bureau.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
SIMMONS SPEAKS AT LEXINGTON.
Davidson Democrats Nominate H. H, Hartley
For the House.
Especial to the News & Observer

Especial to the News & Observer
Lexington, n. c., May pa large
crowd was present at Davidson Demo-
cratic county convention today. Hon. F.
NJ. Simmons made a strong, forcible, con-
vincing, vote-getting speech of more
than two hours length to a large audi
ence. Every available inch of room in
the court house was occupied by the best
people of the county, and the speech was
listened to with rapt attentioIe II. II.
Hartley, one of the best mem: in the
county, was nominated for\ this House
The old county officers were renGsminated.
Altogether it was a glorious Jay for
Democrats. Z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Mckinley Comes to See the Eclipse
CBy the Associated Press

Washington, May 26.-The President
and party left Washington about 1870
o'clock this afternoon on the Dolphin for
a trip down the Potomac river, and to
view the eclipse on Monday probably
from some point off Norfolk. The party
will return to Washington next Tues
day afternoon. 1t consists CT President
and Mrs Mckinley; Secretary and Mrs.
Hay; Secretary and Mrs. Root; Miss Root
and Master Edward Root; General Russell
Hastings, Colonel Webb Hayes, DR.. Rixey,
Secretary Cortelyou.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Taking Photographs of the Sun.
(By Associated Press. } :

Charleston. May 26.-Preparator to
Mondays observations of the Z eclipse.
Prof. Bigelow, of the Weather 5: Bureau.
with the party of astronomers at New
berry, this State, took Photographs of the
Sun today with his Clark telescope and
special eye-piece and long-fuse scamera.
On Monday he expects to take eight pic
lures. Professors Lembke and .Wattles
of the Brooklyn party have a vecy large
camera of original construction, giving
an image of the solar disc nearlyTa an inch
in diameter, and capable of showing enor-
nous extensions of coronal streasners.
Professor Levson has a devicA of his
own for photographing simultaneously
the inner and outer corona. Professor
Serviss will devote his time principally
to naked eye observations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
500, 900 FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
J. J. Coogan, Tammany Leader, Gives This
on Condition Bryan is Nominated.
(By the Associated Press

New York, May 26.-James j. Coogan,
President of the Borough of Manhattan
and a leader in Tammany Eau, today
contributed 500 900 to the Democratic
National Committee with the stipulation
that the gift be rescinded if William ].
Bryan is not re-nominated
The committee will he allowed to mai .
such use Of this fund as it may see fit
The contribution gave rise to the story
in political circles today that Mr.. Coogan
would be Colonel Bryan's running mate
on the National ticket this summer
delegation, composed of two National
Committeeman and three of the personal
advisers of Colonel Bryan. called on Mr..
Cccgan at the city hall this noon by ap-
pointment. The consultation lasted an
hour, after which Mr.. Coogan admitted
he had made the contribution. but decli:-
cd to say anything regarding Vice Presi-
dental aspirations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
CLARK HOWELL TO WED.
His Engagement to Miss Annie Conner Of
Savannah Announced
(By the Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga, May 26.-The announce
ment is made from Savannah of the en-
gagement of Miss Annie Conner of that
city, and Hon. Clark Howell. Jr., editor
of the Atlanta Constitution, the marriage
to take place at the home of the brides
mother in Savannah, Thursday, July 1st
Miss Conner is the eldest daughter of
the late II. l.. Conner, former President
of the Central of Georgia railway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Cut in Two by a Circular Saw.

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. c., May 26.--Brother An
drew, of ST. Mary's College at Belmont,
n. c., was instantly killed while saving
wood with a circular saw. The saw
burst and almost severed his body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Democratic Ticket in Vance.

Especial to the News and Observer
Henderson, n c., May 26.-The county
Democratic convention today was the
largest and most enthusiastic ever held
here. A splendid ticket was nominated.
The ticket is as follows: For Legislature,
w. B. Daniel; sheriff, e. A. Powell; reg
lister, K. W. Edwards; treasurer, l. c.
Bobbittt Vance will elect this ticket
and go for the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
xVANCE'S VIEWS ON THE NEGRO.%*


Congress State
their corruption and damnable
complacency long the thieves
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
Federal Veterans Entertained.
(By the Associated Press. J

Richmond Va. May ga party of
about 100 veterans of the Army of the
Potomac, with ladies and friends, arrived
in Richmond from Fredericksburg this
morning and were the guests of the Con-
federate camps of this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27
CAPT. G. L. MORTON FOR STATE SENATOR
Tenth District Senatorial Convention Nomina-
ties Him by Acclamation.
Especial to News and Observe

Wilmington, n. c., May 26.-The Tenth
district Senatorial convention met here
at noon today. George H. Bellamy, OF
Brunswick was made permanent chair
man. Upon motion of Col. F. W. Kerch-
ner, Capt. Geo. l.. Morton, was nominated
by reclamation for the State Senate.
There were no contests, and the conven-
tion was harmonious.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-27

The sub committee of the Senate Com
mittee on Judiciary have agreed on an
extradition bill which will be reported
to the full committee on Monday. 1t fol-
lows the line of the House Bill and also
that introduced by Mr.. Hoar.