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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
MILITARY CRITICS. VIEWS
The Success at Houtnek Threatens
the B0er Centre.
THIS SUCCESS AROUSES NO ENTHUSIASM
For Forty Miles, From BIoemfontein to Thaba
NChu, Roberts is Operating With 50,-
600 Men Against the Stubborn
Beers Who Slowly Retire.
(By the Associated Press. }

Londcn. May 4.--(4:15 a. m. General
Broadwcod's cavalry brigade has reached
Isabelfontein, twenty eight miles north
of Thaba N'Chu. General Ian Hamilton
is bivouacking at Jacobsrust, fifteen
miles north of Thaba N'Chu. General
fuckers division is moving eastward from
Karee Siding. The divisions Of French
and General Rumble are in and near
Thaba N'Chu. Thus Lord Roberts has
fifty thousand men operating clear of the
railway along a front of forty miles.
He is advancing slowly with some sue
cesses. but nothing decisive. Yet. at ali
points of concentration, the Beers appear
in force sufficient to compel the British
to proceed with caution. Their wide
front in a rugged country makes turning
movements off hand difficult.
The Beers, Mr.. Winston Churchill says,
have enormous herds of cattle and foaks
Of sheep gathered in the southeast These
they are driving northward. Observers
at headquarters in Bloemiontein seem to
think that the Beers are preparing to
evacuate Brandford and Ladybrand The
Beers still holding Thaba NChu district
are estimated at four thousand. They
have among their guns a forty FOUNDER.
One correspondent, wiring from Boemton-
tein, Wednesday, at :55 z. m, said the
British hoped to cut off the whole cola
mandO.
The correspondents at Kimberley have
been forbidden to communicate for several
days, the deduction being that a forward
movement is under way there. The
crossed Sundays River Wednesday and
tried to engage the British outposts.
THE BRITISH CAPTURE BRANDFORD
London, May At is announced that
the British have captured Brandford.
London, May 3.-Lord Roberts latest
dispatch throws no light on the subject
and possibilities of the extensive opera
tions in the neighborhood of Thaba N'Chu
One military critic believes the Inference
is justified that Lord Roberts successful
attack at Houtnek threatens the Boel
center and puts the British in a favora-
bic position to crush the Boer left, which
is still facing General Rundle at Thabs
NChu or their right which is somewhere
between Brandfort and Winburg.
General Ian Hamiltons success a
Houtnek elicits little enthusiasm, as the
critics unanimously pointed out some time
ago that the policy of the Beers would
be one of slow retirement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
EVE OF A GREAT DAY
The Democratic Candidates
Arrive al New Bern.
Special Trains TO be Run From Morehead and
GoIdsboro Today Mr.. James A. Bryan
Entertains the Candidates
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Newbern, n. c.. May 3.-Aycock, Tur-
ner, Gilmer, Lacy and Patterson arrived
here via Coast Line from Wilmington and
Dixon from Goldsboro at o'clock this
afternoon. The Reception committee es-
corted the candidates to Hotel Chatta-
waka. Rain somewhat interfered with
the arranged programme. The speaking
has been thoroughly advertised and large
crowds are expected tomorrow Special
trains will be run from Morehead and
Goldsboro Mr.. Jas. A. Bryan is giving
the candidates and invited guests a royal
reception at his residence tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
THREATS BY NEGROES
Enraged by the Vengeance
Taken Upon Sellars.
Threatened TO Retaate Upon Some White Boy
of Burlington and 10 Burn the Town.
Whites on Guard.
Especial to News and Observer }

Especial to News and Observer
Burlington. \. c.. May 3.-Much eN-
citement prevailed in our town last
night over threats made by negroes. to
wreall vengeance upon some young boy
Of Burlington in return for the treat
ment accorded the negro Sellars last
Tuesday morning. They threatened
to burn the town also. and about
fifty of our citizens remained up all
night guarding the town.
No attempt in any way was made.
after the whites turned out armed.
The town will be guarded again to-
night. AS one of our prominent citi-
zens went on guard last night he said:
LET them attempt anything and there
will be several voters against the
Amendment lunting seats in HI.
This is only another instance to show
the nature of the negro. as danger
GUS element in our midst.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
AMERICANS SLAIN
A Desperate Fight With Fill
pinos as Leambanao.
Sixteen Americans Were Wounded. Reconnoi-
tering Party of the Twenty-SKth Sur
rounded. Part of Them Escaped.
(By the Associated Press. J

Manila, May 9.-A dispatch received
here today from Iloilo, reports that a des-
perate fight took place at Leambanao, i'll
the center of the island of Panay 1t ap-
Twenty infantry was surrounded,
and that four of the Americans were kill
ed and that sixteen others severely
wounded were left on the field. The re-
mainder of the soldiers had a arrow
escape.
The dispatch adds that roinforcements
were sent from Iloilo as SOFA as news
of the affair was received, whereupon the
Filipinos retreated to their mountain
stronghold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
FLAGLER ASKS RELEASE.
From the Guardianship of His Wife, as In
competent.
(By the Associated Press }


New York, May 3.-Henry M. Flagler,
Standard Oil official has asked the courts
to relieve him as committee of the per-
son and estate of his wife, Ida A. Flag
Ter, who was declared an incompetent
several months ago.
The application was made to Justice
Freedman in the Supreme Court today. AS
result the justice has appointed Ma
thaniel Myers as referee TO hear the tes-
timony and determine whether Mr.. Flag
Ter shall be released from the commission.
Pending the referees report Augustus II.
Vanderpool has been appointed special
guardian of Mrs Flagler
Mr.. Flagler asserts that he has decided
to make his permanent home in Florida
and that he has no intention of returning
to New York whatever For this reason,
he asks to be released from the commits
sion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
MR.. KITCHIN REPLIES TO MR. LINNEY.
He Discusses the North Carolina Election Law
at Length
(By the Associated Press.

Wy INC HooOSldlcu leoS'j
Washington May 3.-The House today
without division passed the Free Home
Bill, which has been pending before Con-
gress for a number of years. The bill
provides that the Government shall issue
patents to actual bona fide settlers on ag-
ricultural lands of Indian reservations
opened to settlement. These lands were
taken up by settlers who contracted to
pay from 1925 to 1915 per acre. BY the
terms of the bill the Government assumes
the payment of the purchase price to the
Indians and changes the existing law rela-
tive to agricultural colleges SO as to in
sure the payment of the endowments
which heretofore have come out of tho
sale of public lands in case of deficiency.
These payments involve 81, 200, 900 an
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
WEAvERS GO OUT ON STRIKE.
Demand Increased Wages. Burlington Quiet
But Citizens Watchful
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ISpeClaI 70 News and ObSerVer.)
Burlington. n. c.. May 3.-The weavers
in the Elmira Cotton Mills went out on
strike for higher wages this morning at
10 o'clock. They demand an increase of
) cents on the cut. 1t is not known
whether they will be granted the in
crease or not.
Our town is quiet tonight, but will be
patroled by armed men again tonight.
1t is not probable that the negroes
threats will be carried out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
Postoffice at Franklin Robbed.
(By the Associated Press }

Richmond. Va, May 3.-The postotfice
at Franklin, Southampton county was
robbed last night and the Government
property, between three and five hundred
dollars, all the stamps and two registered
packages were taken. The safe was
blown open with dynamite and the work
evidently done by experts. Ny 80
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04

is authorized to purchase from Spain the
heating dock in Havana harbor a 1915, 900.
and $4,000 is allowed for transferring the
dock to such point as may be determined
upon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04
: Southern L. & T. Co. Building Sold.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro. n. c.. May 3.-The five
story office building Of the Southern Loan
and Trust Company was sold today to
Capt B. ]. Fisher. of Philadelphia. The
price paid is not given.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04

Senator Butler, Chairman Of the Popu-
list National Committee, has appointed
ID. A. Mills. Of Denver, Sergeant at Arme
for the Populist Convention at sioux
Falls
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-04

the explosion was most violent, and that
as trace of tunnel was found, other
excavations will be made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
POLICEMEN FULL or BEER.
Proceedings at the Methodist Con.
vention In Chicago.

Chicago. May lG-The result OF the
ballot taken yesterday By the Method
ist Episcopal general conference for the
election of two additional members OF
the board Of general superintendent,
was announced today as follows
Joseph r. Berry 2l3, j. W, r.. Bowen
lcolorcdl. M. j. W. Hamilton. 1885
David H. Moore. 100: II. j. spellmeyer.
Sc; Thomas b Nicely. 90; Charles J..
Little, 40; W. Y. Kelly "a; A. j. PAL
mer a.. n a. Butts. a.
over thirty others received from two
90 twenty votes
No election resulted, and another
ballot was taken.
Upon question o. privilege an in
dignant minister denounced the police
for refusing him admission without his
ticket.
A warm discussion ensued. II was
charged that delegates had given away
their tickets Of admission 10 friends.
Dr. A. 3. Leonard declared the po-
llceman at the doors were "two-thirds
full Of lager beer" but was cried
down.
A resolution was adopted IN favor OF
having policemen remain al the doors.
The convention then settled down 10
consideration Of questions OF organic
law.
The second ballot OF the Methodist
general conference for superintendent
resulted IN no choice. Berry received
the highest number of votes and Hamn-
ton next highest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
MKINNEY is READY.
Says the Police Can Have Him Any
Time They Want Him.

Steaye a. Mckinney the man 81 ho
wrote thc letter to the "NeWs exposing
the police practice of examining young
girls bias written "a number of letters
90 this paper explanatory OF bis posi-
ton and On defense of his course.
Attention S. called 10 the fact that
the police intended 90 convict him of
yagrUncy and other 0nensos as soon as
Doe could be- found by them He desires
10 understood that ho has done moth
ing Cor which thc police can arrest him
and that Doe is no regular work. every
Gay. Die is carpenter by trade. and
says DE can Doe found at amy time but
desires POO more n0tOr.cJy than that
into WHICH ho haas already been
plunged Not al of DIE letters have
been published but place Is given TO
this one today.
TO the Eiitor
~ ask You for one more opportunity
io yindicato myself through your cole
umns iu regard 90 that police eXamina-
ton. Do the FIRST place ] wrote you the
facts lust as ] heard them. DO you Zee
member the species NJ Spanish lnquisI-
don tactics The police have pursued
in similar cases you cannot blame mr
Tor not wanting my name known The
police have O way of taking peopI. fo
iail. rafting keys az them and threat
euIng Go send children to the Reform
school and others with imprisonment
unless they ten just such tales as win
best suit their purposes. isn't 10 "a
rather hshy tale they toll about having
me under surveillance. and wanting
me. when ] was Iu town walking
around the streets'
ttThav uaVar fhuuuIf 90 ar.uafrrs ina
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
Where Americans Held Out Against
Vastly Superior Race.
MAYYKILLEDAND WOUNDED
Brave Defenders FILLED ihe streets
VAN iusurgent Dead Larth-
quake Breaks Caiie.

Washington. May l6.-rhs officials Of
the war department after waiting for
nearly q week to hear something from
Gen. Macarthur ut Manila c0nfrmalory
of the press report OF the bloody three
days engagement az Catubig which re-
suited In the heaviest loss Of llfe the
American army has sustained ln any
one engagement In the Philippine yes
teiddy cabled Gen. Macarthur re-
Ques, for Information The answer
was received today confirming the
press reports and adding some inter-
esung details
Gen Macarthur transmitted a report
from Henry Il Allen, major 0f the
Furty-thrd volunteers. who command
ed The tulsd states forces uu the
island ol Samar 10 Oppedf- that this
force was divided in several posts on
samar. ou1 while details are still lack
ing 10 Us believed this particular force
which was besieged az Catublg was
commanded not by "a commissioned onl-
Ger. but by a sergeant, either George
on Han, both OF whom we're Killed.
Catubig where the enlargement oc-
cuued is "a seaport town of about 1000
inhabitants
Cen AlacArthur's cablegram is as
follows.
Manila, May lG. with reference 10
your telegram of l4th, The rum0rqd enc
sdgemcnt In Sam8r reported in the
Cabiesram of General Ous. May a. has
been confirmed by reports recently
from Henry Il. Allen, Forty .thrd ragI-
ment IT, s. Y. Infantry commanding
Samar Island. The detachment of 81
men stationed 40 Catubig were ate
tackled April TO- by 600 men with 200 RE
files and enc cannon,
"Our men were quartered In "a con-
vent which was fired next day by
burning hemp thrown fr0ln adjoining
church. Detachment atte0nfcd escape
by river. Men getting INTO boats were
killel. remaining men inreuchel them
selves rear river and held out Two days
longer, facing most adverse Clrcuu-
stances. until rescued by Lieut.
Sweeney and ten men DvlI 200 of ale
tgckiuB party tmauy ~ thsn are re-
ported having come from laIl0n island
reported killed and many wounded.
Lieut.. Sweeney reports streets covered
with dead insurgents.
KILLED sergeants Dustin J.. George.
William J. Hall C0rpo,Ue. Herheu IN.
Edwards. JcIu =. j Hamhlton cook.
Burton h. Hess: Musician Burton r..
Wagner, Privates Trehlle Pomslov.
otto r. Loose. Stephen Apperu. Jos
Noel. John r.. Kuhn, Ralph II Zim.
Edward Brlman, Chester a. C0nkliu,
w. r. Collins. j. J. Kerlns. Henry
Dumas. Philip Sailing and George A.
Slack, an company II. Forty-third regi-
ment, q. s. infantry
Wounded. Pnyates Lester Ruch-
worth. Harry G.. Lee, Michael j. Far0n.
James n Clancy company H. Forty
third regiment l.. S. v; Corporal
White. F0rty-thIId infantry
Copy of Henry r. Aliens report for
warded by mail yesterday
lloilo lPanay) cable is broken 10y
earthquake. Difficult 90 procure more
definite information
MACARTHUR"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
Resolutions Adopted at the Mis-
O souri, Republican Convention,
ENDORSE ADMINISTRATIONS.
Condemn Congressmen VINO Voted
Against the Nicaragua Canal Blll
st, Louis Fair.

Kansas City Mo-. May l6-The report
Of the credentials committee to the
state Republican convention was
adopted without debate this morning.
The report OF the committee 0n per-
manent organization recommending c..
y. Walbridge. ex.mayor Of St. Louis,
for permanent chairman, was adopted.
Chairman Walbrldge spoke briefly.
Nathan Frank Of st. Louis. chairman
Of the committee on resolutions read
the platform. which was unanimously
adopted. The resolutions declare mat
the platform OF 1896 has been Wndlcat-
cd. In the achievements IN peace and
glorious victory In war" and endorse
"the progressive administration OF Will
liam Mckinley for the blessings that 1t
has bestowed upon the American peo-
pie in establishing the highest prosper
ity the country has ever known"
The resolutions favor the coutInu-
ance Of the gold standard, and contin-
ued we favor the extension Of self
government TO an the people that have
lately came under the protection Of this
country as rapidly as they demonstrate
their ability 10 exercise IT, We hold our
authority over them 90 be a solemn
trust TO be exercised with an eye single
to their instruction. development and
prosperity,
we are unalterably opposed 10 all
trusts and combinations In restraint Of
trade or having for their purpose IN
the remotest degree sitting Of compe-
tition; and we demand such legislation,
both national and State. as viii enec-
lively protect the public from these
evils. Ana N such legislation cannot
be had under present constitutional
powers wc demand such amendments
TO the Constitution of the United states
as win suppress such combinations.
1--WE favor the immediate enactment
Of such legislation by Congress as shall
make the seas give evidence that Amer
lean built American owned and Ameri-
can manned ships are carrying our for
eign commerce.
owe condemn the twelve Democratic
congressmen from Missouri VINO failed
10 support the bin providing for the
Nicaragua canal and we heartily en-
d0rse the course of our Republican
members who supported that measure
whereby great trade possibilities viii
Boz opened 20 the agricultural classes Of
the Mississippi valley
The State administration is de-
nounced for alleged extravaganza and
for the enactment of vicious election
and police laws devised Go enable the
governor TO control elections"
The resolutions heartily approve the
acts of Richard O. Kerens as national
committeeman and recommend his re-
election.
The st. Louis fair movement is en-
d0rsed.
Thomas J. Atkins was reelected
chairman OF the state central commit
tee by acclamauon. Eight members at
large OF the State committee were then
elected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
Kansas Republicans.

Topeka Kas. May lG.-The Republic
can state convention To nominate a
State ticket elect Fix deltgltes no
large Co The nati0nal convention. uom.-
nate congressman az large and elect
new state contra committee met t0-
day There are $50 dc'cgates The face
lions failed to agree on the OrunIza-
ton of The convention The anti-l.a-
land men iu caucus decided 90 present
the name of Col R H. Blue. of Cher0-
kce county for temporary chairman and
A. W. smith. OF Mcpherson county fUr
permanent chairman The only bone of
contention before the convention Dr.
whether Morton Albr0uEh shall De- re-
tanned as the chairman OF the State
central committee The antl.Lelanl
men are opposed Co his retention and
The organization of The convention is
expected To- Doe "a test of strength on this
question
slIas Porter of Kansas city. candi-
date Of the LELAND forces. was selected
temporary chairman of The convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
IN DUAL OFFICE.
President Jeilery TO Also Act az Chair.
man Of the Board.

a special to the Denver Times from
New York today Says. Upon the au-
thorlty OF one of the most prominent
railway men Of he country q can De
stated as an absolute certainty that
there WIN De o. change IN The official
roster 0f The Denver and RIO Gande
company about June l. Frederick TN
derwoOd, now general managers of the
b. g., o., WIN be- made general mana
ger. with headquarters in Denver
Geo Coppel. chairman Of the board
OF directors has been 10 in health Tor
about SIX months, and win resign ln
favor az =. r. Je1ery president OF the
company. This VIII necessitate the
removal of Mr. Jefiery 20 New York.
where be- win act in the dual capacity
OF president and chairman OF the board
Of directors lie win be clothed with
an powers which now rest with Mr..
Coppel, ana viii have absolute control
0 fthe policies Of the road.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
Wales WIN ID NcwmarteI.

London. May Lat the Newmarket
second spring meeting today the prince
OF Wales Diamond Jubilee the winner
OF this years 1900 guineas stake. won
the New Market stakes. j. Muskers
Chevenlng. with Sloan up finished sec-
ond. and A. Hen1ersons Guldwife
with Rlgby in the saddle. was third. I'M
a field Of six horses. The stake is Of
thirty s0vereigns each half forfeit, with
1000 sovercgns added Tor three year
Odds. GuidWife led until half mile
from home when Diamond Jubilee
drew In front followed by Chevenlng,
and won q good race by q head.
The victory OF the prince of Wales
horse was greeted with the usual scenes
OF enthusiasm The prince himself was
present and thoroughly enjoyed the
popular demonstrations Of his friends.
The betting was 10 ! on Diamond Ju-
hilee, 10 ] against Chevening. 30 10
against Guidwiie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
GOVERNOR SMITH Is MAD.
Says the appointment Of Clark is
Contemplate TrickeTy.

ogden. Utah. May le.-Goyernor Rob
ert p. smith Of Montana was IN ogden
today arriving from the coast en- route
10 Helena. Relative 20 the appointment
of senator Clark TO the United States
Senate by Lieutenant Governor spriggs
he sopke In very vigorous terms OF
what he termed contemplate trick
cry"
He said: "This man Clark has been
convicted by the United states Senate
OF perjury. bribery and fraud and It Is
an insult 10 the Senate 20 send him
back 20 that body. II IS disgrace
shame and humiliation upon the people
Of Montana. aNd the Senate should
adopt a resolution and show him that
they do not want him there, as he can
take tue hint in no other way"
He leaves for the North tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
rREsRYTERIAN AssEMnLY.
Revision OF The Creed the Principal
Item-DefiDitc Action Unlikely.

ST. Louis. Mo. May 1.-THE Presby-
terian general assembly win convene
tomorrow forenoon 90 n o'clock and
The first Important business 90 be trans
acted after The presentation of creden-
tlals VIII be the election 1f a moderator.
Tor which position there are number
Of candidates. Those most prominent
IL mentioned ara The Rev Charles NJ.
Dichey. ~ Philadelphia. Rev William
MclNlbbin. ~ Cincinnati; Rev Or. n.
W.. Fisher. ~ Indiana and Rev. Dr. w.
J.. McEWan. of lIffsburg
one Important item of business which
win claim The attention OF the ASSEM-
bly, win De the election Of permanent
clerk.
For that Office the eastern portion Of
the c1uutry WI present the name Of
Dr Ralsi0n Smith ot Sew York. Dr. g.
S. McClcIland Ut pittsburc. Dr. b. r.
Gcmmiil ~ Cress1u Pa. and Dr. Henry
Branck. OF Enialtt City. Nd
The central Vests candidate Is Row.
John Miller. y. d.. of Nevada. 49,. the
stated clerk OF Che synod of Missouri.
Among other matters 90 come before
the assembly chat ul Che revision oi
The creed is the most important, 10 is
expected no less than twenty presby-
terias win petition FOR revision. bat 60 Is
mot expected by leading representatives.
~ the church that definite action upon
these points viii take place. The as
sembly viii remain iu session twelve
days
The hfth annual missionary confer
euCe OF the Presbyterian church that
began yesterday continued its sessions
today There were addresses by prom
ineni ministers and missionaries,