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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
CUT OFF HIS TOE.
Rudolph Kr1ofski Met with a Painful
Accident Wednesday evening

Rudolph Kriofski met with very
painful accident at his home on the
North side Wednesday evening, which
will probably be the cause of his being
laid up for some time. MIR. Kriofski
had purchased a new axe and anxious
10 try it he went out into the back yard
to split some wood. The edge of the
axe was very keen and after working
for little while he made an error and
the axe struck his right foot, severing
the little toe. He hurried into the
house and DR.. Pugh was called to at
tend the iujrred member, and hardly
considers it possible to save the foot
without amputating the toe.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
STATE or WISCONSIN, !
K ENOSHA COUNTY, ,

STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
K ENOsHA COUNTY, SsS.
TOWN OF SALEM, In Justices Court
To Charley Simmons and I. J. StaehIe:
You are hereby notified that warrant of
attachment has been issued against you and
your pic party attached to satisfy the demand
of Leslie MINIS amounting to Fifty Dollars
Now, unless you shall appear before John
Button, a Justice of the Peace in and for saiG
county, at his Office in said town, on the sew
enth day of July, A. D. 1900, at nine o'clock in
the forenoon, Judgment will be rendered
against you nd your property sold to pay the
uebt.
Dated this 10Th day of June, Al D. 1900.
LESLIE MINNgS, Plaintiff.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
ON YESTERDAY MORNING
AFTER AC'k 'kNOWLEDGING IIE
HAD ATTEMPTED CRIME.
CAUGHT AT CLYDE 5 O'CLOCK SATURDAY
He Was Taken to WsynessilIe For Safe Keep
ing After Narrowly Escaping Lynch
ing at the Hands of an In
furiated Mob.

Wayncsville, y. c., March J.--(Speciall
The negro George Ratcliffe, who on
Saturday outraged a little white girl 5
years old. the granddaughter of Nithias
Holland. three miles from Clyde, was
shot to death in Jail here early this
morning by a mob of infuriated whites.
1t is thought that large part of the
mob followed the negro here from the
scene of his crime.
He was run down and caught about >
o'clock and brought to Clyde and placed
under heavy guard, who guarded him
all night and brought him 10 Waynes-
Vile Sunday morning, where he was plac-
ed in jail. He confessed his guilt Satur-
day night after being taken to Clyde,
but claimed he did not accomplish his
purpose.
1t was particularly atrocious crime.
His victim is a poor little invalid girl Of
only eight years of age, having been Il
sufferer all her life with st. Nitas' dance.
Tt was almost impossible TO prevent Il
lynching Saturday night "A mob remain
ing in town until late hour. The
whole country was worked up TO the
lynching point and the end the negro met
has created no surprise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
KANSAS FUSION AGREEMENT.
Division of Offices Between Populists,
Democrats and Silverites.

Topeka. Kans.. March THE State
Central committees of the Democrats,
Populists and Silver Republicans were
in secret session here last night. IN an
euIeavor TO agree OH terms under which
a complete union of the tnree parties
may he formed for the State and ma
tional campaign. The differences were
mainly as To Il division of the off cos. 1t
was finally agreed that the Popuiists are
10 have governor, lieutenant governor,
auditor. attorney general, State SupcIln-
tcndent, Congressman 1T large, and one
Judge Of the Court of visitation. The
Democrats are To have associate justice,
Secretary Of State, treasurer. solicitor,
and one Judge Of the Court of Visitation
The Silver Republicans are TO have in
surance Superintcnde and one judge of
the Court Of Visitation. The electoral
ticket is to be divided between the
Democrats and Pcpulsts equally.
The Democrats will hold their conven-
tion to nominate delegates to the ma
t:onal convention ON May 23 at Wichita.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
RoEp FRONT is MILES LONG.
AT LADYsMITH's RELIEF.
Correspondents Reach Durham and
Tell of Garrison's Straits.

Durham. Friday, March 1.-The news
paper correspondents who have reached
here from Ladysmith say that the On
thuSiasm Of the garrison and inhabitants
Of the hcsicged town was intense when
the relieving column entered. Men left
the hospital and even women and chill
dyen went forth to greet the newcomers.
II was noticeable. however. that the lat
ter were most dcmonstrative. cheering
the women and children whom they
were proud to have saved.
The correspondents paid q high Tribute
To the courage and heroism of the wo-
men. Never a complaint was heard from
them in spite OF their unexampled pri-
vations and their endurance and cour-
age were beyond praise
Sad sights We're often witnessed when
the sparse rationS we're being drawn.
Children would rathcticallv seek milk
from their sick mothers. The wvmer
and children were estimated ut 900.
Though there was much sickness aris-
ing from the horse meat diet anl the
absence Of farinaceous food. the cpi-
demic period was passed safely.
DIR. Jameson is suffering from typhoid
fever.
The Beers exchanged shots with tnc
relieving force, which saw Il few corpses
living in the road. II is believed the
Beers are rctreating 10 Colenso.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
BAILEY AND HENDERSON TILT
The Occasion Was a Bill to Com
memorate Fred Douglass.

Washington. March 5.--During the
consideration Of the bill TO ne ,rpnratc
thc Frederick Douglass Memorial lis
to,ical Association. proposing - c"lieFt
at his late residence in fhis city
record Of the anti-slaycry movement, the
Speaker and Mr. Bailey. Of Texas. for.
merly floor leader of the Democrats.
had the first sharp parliamentary light
Of the session.
The Speaker appealed 10 MIR. Bailey
to keep cool, 10 which the latter rcpi,c3
that he was quite as cool as the Selk-
or. Being then recognized Mr.. Bailey
was proceeding to comment on he
chairs ruling when the Speaker called
him tu order. Mr.. Bailey promptly M
poaled from the decision Of the char.
Mr.. Payne, the floor leader Of the ma
iority. moved 10 lay the appeal upon the
table. Upon Il rising vote the yeas were
IS and the PAYS 81. Mr.. Bailey made
The point that no quorum was prcsen..
The Sueakor was unable TO count mor,'
than 1863 and ordered the doors closed
and n call OF the House. Pending this.
Mr.. Bailey moved an Adjournment. bu;
thr Speaker declined to entertain the
motion on the ground that il was dila-
tory. The appeal was laid Oh the table
123 to IS.
The motion was corred 10l TO so.
ThercuLon Mr. Bailey demanded the
reading OF the cngroSSed bill. AS the
bill had not yet been engrosscd further
progress with it was impossible and 1t
went over. the Speaker stating that the
bil would he the unfinished business the
first thing tomorrow
After passing II number or minor bills
the House at 3:20 T. m adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
TO REPORT sPOONER's BILL.
Making Mckinley For the Time Dicta-
tor of Philippines.

Washington, March 5.--The Senate
Committee on the Philippines decided to-
day to report the bill introduced by
Senator Spooner. of Wisconsin, for con-
troll of the Philippines.
Senator Lodge. chairman of the com
mittee. made the report TO the Senate.
The bill is as follows
THAT when all insurrecton against
the sovereignty and authority of the
United States in the Philippine Islands,
acquired from Spain by the treaty con
cluded at Paris on the 10th day of De
cember, 1898, shall have been complete
ly suppressed by the military and naval
forces Of the United States, all military,
civil and judicial powers necessary 10
govern the said islands shall. until other
wise provided by Congress, be vested i'll
such person. and persons. and shall be
exercised in such manner as the Presi-
dent of the United States shall direct for
maintaining and protecting the inhaM-
tants of said islands in the free enjoy
ment of their liberty. property and rehS-
ion"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
THREE ARMIES IN THE FIELD.
One Each in Cape Colony, Natal and
the Free State.

London. March 3.--There are now prac
tically three British armies in the ftld
one in the Free Statc. one in Cape Colony
and the other in Natal. All that is
known about the first. and most impOr-
tant is that it is in close touch with u
body Of Beers estimated to number about
5000 men.
In Cape Colony Generals Brabant and
Clements command the two horns of the
army, while General Gatacre holds the
main Boer force in check. General
Gatacre and Clements will probably COM
bine and advance on Bloemfontein. with
General Brabant guarding the right flank
with thc mobile colonials. This move
ment will he subsequent TO securing Il
line Of communications along the lines of
the Free State railroads which accord
ing 10 the latest dispatches seems almost
accomplished. The third army. that In
Natal. is comparatively inactive and with
the exception of sorties. serious move
ment can hardly BE- expected from 1t this
week. When it will he ready 10 advance
it's movements must greatly depend upon
how much distance the retreating Beers
rnt between themselves and Gen. Bnl-
Ter. ts IN incident of the British main
objective. which at last il clearly outlin-
ed as Pretoria. the relief Of Mafeking
by force from the South, may be ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
THE BELLAMY CONTEST.
Mr.. Busbee's Speech Before Commit
tee. Osborne Speaks Today.

Washington. -. c., March ..--(Spe-
cial. The contested election ease of
Dockery vs. Bellamy was again taken
up before the House Committee No. >
today. w w. Dudley, attorney for
DOckcry. concluded his argument begun
last Friday and was followed 10y Hon.
{. ~ Busbec, for Representative Bella
my Mr. Busbrc spoke from 1880 Il. m.
until > p. m. He contendcd that the
notice of contest did not specify particu-
larly grounds upon which the contestant
Dockery relies: that the contestant does
not alege that Mr. Bcllalny was iu any
way connected with alleged irreguiari-
ties fraud or intimidation; that Dockcry
admits III his brief Of the case that
upon evidence he has not established
ease warrantinc an adjudication. and
that the election was void of any of
the causes alleged 10y the contestant
D0ckery. He also argued that Mr..
Dorkcry is not entitled to a rc-opering
of the case as asked for. He dWet ut
great length upon Chadboun's let
tcr>, and with apparent effect upon the
committee who had listened 10 all of his
speech with great interest. Many OF the
members asked Attorney Busbce ques-
tons and seemed favorably impressed
with his explanations and replies. Mr.
Busbee's argument was logical ana
several Of the committee commenting on
the same said that it was one of the
hest arguments that had been submitted
during the present session.
The affidlvits of the man bowling,
submitted nj hast Friday nights session
has apparently acted as II boomerang,
although nothing has aS yet been intro
ducCd 10 impeach his testimony; his hay
ing been arrested for highway robbery
a.d also for larceny in Tennessee, has
become noiscd about the committee room.
He was present today and was an object
Of much interest by all the spectators.
ORC of whom said That man bowling
would make good study as Il degen-
crate for \orlau. Just look ut his face
| and forehead" 1t seems TO be the pre-
vailing opinion that ne has hurt instead
| of benefited Dockery'S case.
At > O'Clock the committee adjourned
until tomorrow when Mr.. Busbee will
| finish, and he followed by +. |. Osborne,
| Of Charlotte.
Representative Kluttz returned from
| Baltimore this morning and was about
! the House for few moments He re-
| ported that his daughter had undergone
Il second operation, and at the time he
, left was resting easy and doing as we'll
| as the physicians could expect.
| Representative Bcllamy today intro
| duced bill authorizing tha Secretary Of
the Treasurer to pay 10 X. l.. Ilutchins
| and others Si.20O. the same being for
work and material furnished in the con
struction of the postoffice building at
| Wilmington
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
Leads all North Carolina Daiieg News Circulation

ed into Porto Rico and to prevent the
importation from Porto Rico to the Uni
ted States of goods or products not act
ually of Porto Rican origin.
Mr.. Butler, (N. Co., followed with Il
brief general discussion of the financial
question. He particularly attacked the
power which he said was conferred upon
the national banks by the pending ball.
He declared that under the provisions Of
the bill the banks could initiate the cur
rency of the country SS4O0OO,O 600. This
was dangerous power 10 put in the
hands of a few men. He maintained that
the currency should be issued by the gov
and naturally the banks and ey-
cry dollar should be government paper.
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, offered
an amendment to the Porto Rican Bill.
Its effect is to have the tariff laws of the
United States applied to Porto Rico up
on foreign imports, but allows absolute
free trade between the United States
and Porto Rico.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
POOR, PROSECUTED QUAY.
Carter Defends Him Senate Talks
Finance and Tariff.

Washington. March J.-Mr. Carter, of
Montana dealth vigorously with the Quay
ease in the Senate today in the course OF
an explanation as to why he will vote
for the former Senator from pennsyl-
vania. He voted against the seating Of
Mr. COrbett i'll the last Congress. be-
cause. he said, Mr.. Corbett was endtayor-
ing to benefit by wrong perpetrated by
himself. He declared Mr. Quay was the
victim Of a ''diabohcal plot III his own
State, such as had no counterpart in
American political history.
Speeches on the Financial Bill were
made by Mr. Fairbanks, Of Indiana. aud
Mr.. Butler, Of North Carolina \ final
vote ON the conference report VIII be
taken tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock.
Hon. Thomas Il. Bard, recently elect
cd Senator from California was admins
tered the oath of office today.
Mr.. Lodge. tMass). gave notice that
he would address the Senate next Wed
ncsday ON the Philippine question.
When the routine business had been
concluded. Mr.. Aldrich called up the
Financial Bill conference report and Mr..
Teller resumed his speech begun last
Saturday.
The Pension Appropriation Bill carry
ing $14J, ,245.230 was called up aud after
some technical amendments had been
made was passed. Mr.. Carter then
spoke.
lie said that fer two years there had
been III operation a scheme in the State
OF Pennsylvania to prevent representa-
ton in the Senate if that representative
was 10 be Mr.. Quay and the machinery
OF the courts was even set in operation
against him. The entire case. he explain
ed. in Mr.. Quay's own State was based
on personal grounds and was the ven
tive of private spleen.
Il don't believe said Mr.. Carter.
that this country has ever witnessed
such another deep. dark. damnable. dia-
bolcal plot to destroy mans political
and private character
Mr.. Fairbanks then spoke ON the pend
ing report of the conference committee
on the Financial Bill.
Mr.. Foraker. in charge of the Porto
Rico Tariff ard Government Bill gave
notice of amendments TO the measure I'M
posing duty of frve cents pound upon
coffee, chicOry roots aud chicory import
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
HIS OWN LOSS THRILLING
PART OF BATES EXPEDITIONS
TO SAN MIGUEL BAY
AMERICANS MOVE IN THREE COLUMNS
The Opposition Encountered by the Other Col.
umns Was Very Feeble. Americans Gov
ering lmpcrtan! Points in Camar-
ines, Albay and Sorsogon.

Manila, March J.-(I;I5 p. m.l-Gcncr-
al Bates expedition to Southern Iuz0n,
consisting of the Foitieth and Forty
fifth regiments. Il total of 2,o>0 msn, has
occupied Nueva Carceres. Province OF
South Camaiines; Daet, Province of
North Camarincs and the neighborlng
smaller towns. The enemy resisted at
one point. and two Americans were kill
ed, including Lieutenant John Is. Gale
her. of the Fo1tieth regiment.
On February 10Th the expedition ar
rived nj San Miguel Bay, landed, and in
three columns inqnediatcly pushed in
land, convcrging upon Nueva Cacercs
and attempting to control the enemy's
routes of retreat.
At Iibmanan, northwest of Nueva
Caccres. the enemy was concealed in the
rice field and resisted battalion OF the
Fortieth regiment which engaged them
at close quarters with bayoncts. After
forty minutes fighting the enemy He'd
and Lithuanian was occupied.
The Americans buried G4 of the enemy
whose total loss in killed and wounded
lis estimated at l40.
From Libmanan the expedition proceed
cd to Nueva Caceres, the glinboat Para
.l,a arriving ten minutes ahead Of the
troops. The town was found practicaily
deserted The Americans. daily scouting
iii the vicinity, report that the enemy
have retreatcd into the mountains
The insurgents around l1gaSM anu
Afbay, province of South Camarincs. are
harrassing the Americans nightly. FOR
eigntrs doing business at legaspi are
living on ships in the harbor and III the
American barracks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
"sAPHO" SUPPRESSED.
And Actors and Managers Bound Over
to Court

New York. March 5.-As the result Of
Il decision today OF Magistrate Mott.
holding Miss Olga Ncthersole. now fa-
nous for the part she has been playing
in "Sapho." Hamilton Revcllc the lead
ing man: Marcus Meyer. manager Of
the company, aud Theodore Moss. lessee
Of Wallack's Theatre, each in $500 bail
f." trial at the special sessions on Il
charge Of producing Il play that offended
public decency, Wallack's Theatre was
closed tonight and no production of
"Sapho" was attempted. 1t was not
until tonight that olga Ncther>ole. her
attorneys and her associates agreed that
"Sapho" should be suppressed.
The Police authorities had taken steps
10 make arrests in ease the play was
continued. Other plays will be >ilbsti-
tutcd in the. rest of the cnga agement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
FAMILY BURNED ALIVE.
John Westervelt. Wife and Child Per.
ish in the Flames.

Richmond Va. March 5.-~Johu Wcs-
tervelt. his wife and SiX-ycar-old laugh
ter were burned To- death III the de-
struction by fire of their home on Chat
fms Bluff, six or seven miles from
Richmond. early this morning. \ -
yrar-old son was the only member Of the
family that escaped.
Mr.. Westervelt was originally irtm
New Jersey, where he has II IA has
and brother still living.
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pected any day. Colonel Plumer's force,
ON the north seeming incapable OF accom-
plishing it.
Another untowaId phase Of the mili-
tary situation is the enforced temporary
inactivity of the Natal army, an instance
of which is contained in the dispatches
announcing that the flying column which
attempted to intercept the Boer retreat
only succeeded in driving the enemy fur
ther north General Whites men. ac-
cording TO the Times correspondent Mt
I.adysmith, will require Il fortnights re-
cuperation.
ROER FRONT Is MILES LONG.
London, March IA dispatch to the
Daily. Telegraph from Osfontein, dated
Sunday. says:
THE Hocr front covers eighteen miles
10 the South Of Moddcr River
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
Sugar Refining Plant Closes.

New York. March J.-The plant of the
American Sugar Refining Company III
Jersey City was shut down again to-
day
One branch of the company works
IN Brooklyn was also shut down, affect
ing 500 men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
CRUISERS ORDERED SOUTH.
The Detroit and Marblehead Sent to
Central America.

Washington, March 5.-1his statement
was posted at the Navy Department to-
day:
The Detroit and the Marblehead have
been sent to Central America ON account
of dispatches received from our repre-
Sfntatives there which Indicate some re-
cnrrencc of the disturbed state of af-
fairs and for the purpose of protecting
American interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
Chile's Election.

Santiago de Chile. March 5.--(Via Gal
veston)-General elections were held
throughout the country yesterday. Per-
feet order was maintained. The returns
indicate that the Liberals are in the
majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06

According TO man adviccs from Sa-
moa the Samoa Herald predicts grave
complications in connection with So
rous native disturbance in the island
of Sayaii on February 3d.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
ATTEMPTED ELOPEMENT
RESULTS IN 4 TERRIBLE TRACE
DY IN PITT.
JESSE JAMES SHOOTS EDWARD LEWIS
And Sam James is Shot in Turn. Went 10
Lewis House and Attempted to Take His
Daughter by Force. No Arrest
Yet Made,

Tarboro, y. c., March 5.-(SreciaL)--
\ very unfortunate occurrence happen
ed in Pitt county Sunday night. 1t
seems that Jesse James was engaged to
a daughter of Mr.. Ed Lewis, who lives
in No. . Township Mr.. Lewis had OBJ
jected to his daughters marrying Mr..
james and had prohibited his coming
to his house. Sunday morning Mr..
James went to Lewis house for the
purpose of getting the girl and running
away with her and marrying her. but
he was folded in this scheme. Sunday
night. accompanied by his brother Sam
James, he goes TO Lewis house and at
tempts To get Miss Lewis by force. \
Scuffie cnsued, in which Mr.. Lewis. Sam
James and Jesse James all participated.
Jesse James shot Mr.. Lewis in the head
and leg. but these wounds We're nor
fatal. In this fight Sam James was
shot through the head and killed in
stantly This put an end TO the figh,
and Jesse James and his crowd left.
Mr.. Lewis sons We're present, and it
~ thought one of them may have shot
SanF Jones.
Cp ulltli tulS evening no arrest U:lu
been made. I have seen several men
from this section Of the county. and they
all express sympathy for Mr.. Lewis and
his family.
The coroner's jury has returned no
verdict yet. The james boys were con-
sidercd desperate characters
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Grecnvillc, y. c., March ,. - Special. !
Saturday Il license was obtaiael from
the register Of deeds Of Pitt county for
the marriage of Mr.. Jesse James f
Bethel township. to tn. laughter of Mr..
r.. 5. Lewis. of Belvpir township. sun
day young James went - Lewis home
for the purpose of We ldiHs the girl. The
father objected to tha marriage ard
james left. Sunday night James. ac-
companicd by his brother, sam James.
and some friends, aglln went 10 lewis
home to take the girl by force. The
father again objected ana the visit ,t,
suited in Il fight. litas AMI pistols beng
used. When the smoke OF battle cleared
away Jesse James, the would-ae bride
groom. was wounded. his brother, Sam.
was dead and Mr.. Lewis had ristGl
ball in his hip and wound on MS head.
The county coroner went ont :rday tc
investigate the matter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-06
THE KENTUCKY WAR.
Guns Ready For Shipment to Lonl
Are Unloarded From Car.

Frankfort, Ky. March 5.-In the
ocratic Senate today Senator Be
duccd n bill which provides 4
State officer, who shall forcibly
session of the office for ii long
than five days after the Legi
State contest board shall hay
another person legally electe
guilty Of felony.
The orders for tho shii1r
and ammunition from the ;
here to London. Ky. by TIL
State authorities was revol
noon and a car loaded wit
war. consigned To London
and its contents returned
in this city. The State
reason for the change q
soldiers worked all for.
cars. There il q rtpi
Department AT Washi
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st. Jonts. y.
The Conservative
Janlcs Winters res
Mr.. Bond, the leade
position has been az
Collum TO form a {