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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
A NID-NoDDING CONVENTION.
Craven Populists Hold Meeting of Sixteen
Delegates at Newbern.
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Newbern, N. c., April 1.-THE Popu-
lists of Craven county held their county
convention in this city today Only eight
out Of twenty-three precincts were repre-
scented, and these by but sixteen dele
gates. 1t was the tamest affair in the
shape of a political convention ever
held in this city, and it goes to show
where the Popuists are att in this vi
cinity. Some effort was made to arouse
enthusiasm among the delegates but
without success. For a while it looheG as
if nobody had anything to say. Finally
however, a delegate moved that the en-
tire siXten members of the convention
be elected delegates to the State conven-
ton, which prevailed. Immediately af-
terward the convention adjourned.
\ prominent politician today offered to
wager $50 that net rIJTe than twenty
five white men in Craven county would
vote against the amendment. He found
nc takers, nor is he likely to either.
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THE Beers FINAL STAND.
If Pretoria is Taken Twill be Near Swazi-
laRd
(By the Associated Press.


London, April 15.-The situation in
its chief points is apparently I'M
changed.
A native report from Kimberley
saws that Colonel Douglass engaged
the Beers near Zwartskop on Wednes-
day and succeeded in driving them
back. The British casualties were
slight.
Elandslaagte last evening reported
that there had been no traces of the
Beers in that neigh borhood for the
past two days. Their progress south
ward has been effectively barred by
the British occupation of Jonenoskop
on the left. and Umbalwani on the
right. The belief that the Beers ac
ton on Tuesday was due TO restless
ness and dissatisfaction in the ranks
is confirmed by natives, who say that
the Beers have been ready for some
time, and wanted the British to at
tack them. In order to force this the
Boers commenced shelling at the
same time sending q force to make a
RANKING movement on the left.
The scouts on Saturday located the
Boers III a strong position IL miles
northeast of the British advanced no.
sition at Bloemfontein.
1t appears from every iudication
that the Beers are preparing, in the
event OF Pretoria being captured, to
make a last stand along a line reach
ing from Leydenberg along the noun
tains to Swaziland.
PRESENTS FOR PRISONERS.
Pretoria, April 13.-United States
Consul Adelbert S. Hay has received
six and one half tons of presents for
British military prisoners, mostly
from England and the Cape, compris-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
OPERATORS BOYCOTT SOUTHERN.
Federation of Labor Asked to Help Make it
Effective
CBy the Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Ga. April 1.-THE Order
of Railroad Photographers tonight de-
clared boycott ON the Southern Rail-
way and hope to make it effective
through the ticket and freight agents
of the United States and the Fedora
ton of Labor. kilograms were sent
tonight by President Powell to the
twenty thousand ticket and freight
agents in the United States. asking
them to route passengers and freight
via other lines than the Southern
pending the present trouble. 4 mes
sage was also sent President Gompers,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
THE UNIVERSITY DEFEATS OAK RIDGE
The Score Was Six to Four. Oak Ridges Clos
ing Squirt
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(SpeclaI 70 News and ODstTNeT.J
Greensboro n. c., April lathe game
between Oak Ridge and the University of
North Carolina this afternoon was the
closest and hardest fought game of the
season. Until the fifth inning it looked
very blue for Oak Ridge, the score stand
ing to O. in favor of the University, but
in the fifth inning Oak Ridge succeeded in
making -four runs, the only time she
scored At the close of the game the
count showed six in favor of the Uni
versity of North Carolina and four for
Oak Ridge. The battery for University
of North Carolina did the work for the
BOYS in rec
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
REPUBLICANS SPLIT UP
Looks Like Landslide for Morgan in
Alabama.
COUNTY PRIMARIES HELD IN TEXAS
The Fight for the Senator'S ip Between Chill
ton ana Bailey With Bailey Far Ahead.
II is Said that the Primaries
Will Practically Decide It.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, La, April 1.-THE State
campaign virtually closed tonight by rival
mass meetings. The Democrats had q
great rally at Elk Place, presenting three
speakers from four platforms The CAT
ferry Republican wing held a smaller
meeting at the head of Canal street, dub
bing it an Indignation meeting to pro-
test against election frauds which they
fear will be committed. The Democrats
have offered their watchers to witness
the vote and count all over the State, but
they want commissioners or nothing. In
the city the commissioner for the Repub-
Iican side was accorded to the Wimber-
ley wing. the Democrats holding that it
is the Republican party recognized by
the National Republican committe Most
OF the parishes or counties have ruled
likewise, though some have given the
ordered commissioner to the Gallery ele-
ment.
The campaign has been made very bit
ter by the Caffery combine of which Sen
atCr Cafferys son is the candidate for
Governor, the Senator joining in arraign-
ing Democratic methods of election and
attacking the enc man power exercised
by Governor Foster. The latter was with
difficulty dissuaded from calling Senator
CaGery to personal account. it being
deemed a>bad precedent for the Governor
to engage in a personal quarrel. In
some parts of the State Caffery speakers
have appealed to arms. The outlook
however is for a quiet election with the
vote much lighter than usual
BAILEY MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.
Houston Texas, April 1.-THE warmest
political contest known in Texas for many
years is now under way in the struggle
between United States Senator horace
Chiffon for reelection and Congressman
J. w. Bailey TO succeed him.
Hill, Hunt, Bastrop. Washington and
Mills counties held primaries today. the
greatest interest conferred in the 1.-TWO
big counties of Hill and Hunt the iatt'
Senator ChiltOn's hcme Congressional
district Bulletins from all the counties
indicate that Bailey has carried { CIV
thing The result of the primaries for
oS Senator to date is: FOR
Bailey Wise. Montague, Shackleford, Du
val. Hunt, Hill and Washington counties
and probably Basthrop and Mills, j wing
approximately II votes.
For Chiffon, Nueces and Upshur, tqulI
to two Votes
MORGAN PROBABLY WINNER.
Montgomery, Ala, April 14-Montgom-
cry county goes for Morgan and Waller.
Locks like a landslide in the State for
Morgan.
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AMERICANS FORCED TO RETIRE.
Two Killed in an Engagement With FilipinOs
Near Orion.
(By the Associated Press. )

Manila, April 1.-THE insurgents, sup
posedly Mascado's command, are again
active about the Marivales mountains
across the bay from Manila. A force
estimated at 800 attacked Balanga where
three companies of the Thirty-second in
fantry are stationed, on Monday night
but were steadily repulsed Yesterday
they attacked Captain Goldman with 30
men Of the Thirty second regiment near
Orion, killing two Americans. Goldman
then retired.
The transport Thomas sails tomorrow
taking General Theodore Schwan and 300
discharged and sick soldiers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
A TRAIN DERAILED.

Danville. Va, April 14.-Southbound
passenger train No. was derailed
near Chatham. Va, this afternoon.
The derailment was accomplished by
means of a spike laid on the track.
The train was. luckily going slowly
AT the time and no one was hurt by
the accident. The train was delayed
one hour and a half,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Leadg@I Daiiesim News and Circulation

Immediately proceed to consider the sub
ject."
Mr.. Chandler said that, personally, he
was opposed TO the election of Senators
by the people, but he would be glad to
have the question considered.
Then the senior Senator from South
Dakota resumed his speech on the his
tory of the Boer war, advocating the
adoption Of Mr.. Mascns resolution ex-
pressive of sympathy for the Beers III
their fight against Great Britain.
The Senator mathematical England in
every phase of her Government and de-
clared that her colonies were cursed by
her control.
Il hope the day will come-and hope
the Transvaal War will furnish the OPP
portunity-when Ireland will rise and
sweep every British soldier and every
British landlord into the sea-
At 4:21 p. m, the Senate adjourned.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
Washington, April 14.-After one hour
of routine business, the House today de-
voted it's session to hearing euloGies on
| the late Governor Oliver p Morton, of
| Indiana, in connection with the accept
ance of his statue which has been placed
in Statuary Hall at the capitol by the
State which he served. The speakers in
cluded Messrs. Steele, Miers, Crum-
packer, Overstreet, Griffith, Hemenway,
Brick, Alexander, Faris and Watson OF
Indiana; Grosvenor, of Ohio, and Cannon,
of Illinois
Previous to this order of business SO
private pension bills were passed and
notice given that the Naval Appropria"
ton Bill would be called up Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
BOYCOTT BY OPERATORS
Agents Asked to Help Make it Effec-
tive Against Southern.
PRESIDENT POWELL THINKS VICTORY WON
Though Railroad officials Say There Are No
Hurtful Delays. Powell Declares Several
of the Most important divisions Are
Completely Tied Up,
Completely Ted Up
CBv the Associated Press.l

Greensboro, n. c., April lit is
reported here today on what seems to
be good authority that the Brother
hoods of Locomotive Engineers and
Firemen will join the operators in
their strike unless the demands of
the latter are acceded to.
The operator at High Point was APP
preached and threatened last night,
and squad of Southern Railway men
were sent to the place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Will Add Great Strength,

Especial to News and Observer
Lumberton, n. c., April 1.-THE friends
Of General T. f. Toon and the people of
Robson and Columbus, feel honored that
he has received the nomination for State
superintendent of Public Instruction. His
nomination will add great strength to the
ticket in this part Of the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
TWO ENGINES RUINED.

Mobile, Ala, April 1.-THE south
bound local freight and work train
came into collision this morning on
the Mobile division of the Southern
Railway near ThOmasville, Ala, both
locomotives being ruined and a fire
man hurt. Some of the telegraphic
employees on this division are on a
strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
MORGAN'S MAJORITY LARGE.

Atlanta, Ga, April 14.-Dispatches to
the Constitution from various parts of
Alabama, up to 1890 a. M, Indicate the
reelection of Hen. John T. Morgan to
the United States Senate by a large ma
jority. Senator Morgan carried Governor
Johnston's home county by three to one
for the Governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Commencement at Robson Institute,
Especial to News and Observe

Especial to News and Observer
Lumbertcn, n. c., April 14.-Hon. Jose
plus Daniels editor of the News and OBJ
server, has accepted an invitation to de-
liver the commencement address of Robe
son Institute. Tuesday, May 22nd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
ALL FAVORABLE TO MORGAN

Birmingham, Ala, April 14-RepoSts
I'D to this hour (S:15 p. No. indicate that
Morgan has carried this (Jefferson) coun-
ty in the Senatorial primary by vote
CT 8 TO /. Reports from the State so far
received are without exception favorable
to Morgan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
RUMOR OF A COMING CULTIVATION.
Reported That the Car Will Command Eng
land to Make Peace.
(Rv The Associated Press. J

ST. Petersburg, April 1.-THE Gar
and Czarina started last evening for
Moscow.
Extraordinarily persistent rumors
are current in Moscow that on Rus
sian Easter Sunday the Gar will issue
a manifesto containing an ultimatum
TO Great Britain demanding that she
conclude peace with the Beers forth
with under threat of occupying Cabul
and Herat if Great Britain fails to
comply. This report is connected by
some persons with the fact that no re-
servists are at present allowed to take
unlimited leave, but probably the or
ders to the reservists are connected
with the projected summer manoeuV-
res in the ,eenJraIprovinces in which
100000 troops will participate, and at
which Emperor William is expected
to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

An energetic man. like an emetie, is
hard TO keep down.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
HARD PRESSED FOR WATER.

Leenokop, Southeast of Bloemfon-
tein, Monday, April 9-The Boer COM
mand, which is still in the Southern
district, and which it was feared had
been cut off. has rendered 4 good
account of itself with the Basutoland
police who had invaded the Orange
Free State.
Four British scouts, who were cap
tured say that Bloemfontein is hard
pressed for water. They add that all
the private wells were guarded and
civilians were not permitted to use
them until the troops were supplied.
Commandment Dewet has received a
report that the British who fled from
Smithfield southwark were severely
punished by the burghers of RouN-
vile.
News received here from johann
nesburg Drift says a British force of
about one thousand men. mainly COM
posed of Brabant's horse, with Gen
eral Brabant commanding. is sur
rounded at Robertsons Mills, with a
remote chance of relief or effective
resistance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

The British force reported in the
dispatch from lsemokop to be sur
rounded at Robeitson's Mill is pro
badly the force of Colonial troops pre-
viously referred to as surrounded
by the Beers near Wepener. These
British troops are not commanded by
General Brabant in person, but are
under the command OF Colonel Dali
getty. General Brabant was last re-
ported at Aliwal North with General
Kitchener.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

MORGAN PROBABLY A WINNER.
Montgomery. Ala, April 14.-Montgom-
cry county goes for Morgan and Waller
Locks like landslide in the State for
Morgan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

British troops are not commanded by
General Brabant in person, but are
under the command OF Colonel Dali
getty. General Brabant was last re-
ported at Aliwal North with General
Kitchener.
CRONJE AT ST. HELENA.
st. Helena, April 14.-General
Cronje, his wife and three of his staff
of the former Boer commando, who
with other Boer prisoners, who arriv-
ed here on the Niobe and Wilkee,
April 10th, were landed today, accom-
panied by Colonel Reef. They We're
met by the Governor and Command
er-in-Chief at ST. Helena. His Excel
lency Robert Sterndale and Mrs.
Sterndale, at the castle, where the
party remained for an hour. after
wards proceeding to the Kent build
ing.
General Cronje looks we'll and APP
pears cheerful.
The other Boer prisoners will dis
embark Monday.
ROYAL IRISH PATROL CAPTURED.
London, April IA dispatch fro.a
Bloemfcntein dated April 18th says.
"a patrol of Royal Irish with whom was
Lord RoSslyn, has been captured. Lord
Rosslyn has been sent 20 x )onstalt.
HEROINES OF THE TRANSVAAL.
hondon, April 1.-THE doings,
movements and sayings of the BOer
delegates are being chronicled in
much detail. Evidently they have al
ready begun to work to convince Eu-
rope that the intention of the Beers
is to give up only when dead in the
last ditch.
The latest story put in circulation
by one attached to the delegation is
anent the fervor Of the women. most
of whom, from Is to 40 years of age,
the story says. are armed and are
practicing shooting daily Five hun
dred of them, it adds, are already
serving in the artillery in the fort at
Pretoria
The reported meeting between Dr.
Leyds and Count Won Buelow is de-
MED.
ENJOYS OFF FOR THE HAGUE.
Milan. April 1.-THE Boer peace
commissioners started for The Hague
this afternoon. DR.. Leyds, the diplo-
matte agent of the Transvaal. accom-
panying them as far as Brussels.
4 TALK WITH MRS. KRUGER.
London. April IA special from
Pretoria. dated April 18th. says;
Mrs. Kruger, on being interviewed,
said that she trusted God would soon
stop the merciless bloodshed, but that
the Republic would be vigorously de-
Tended even if Pretoria were finally
taken. She added that she had in
the field thirty-three grandsons, two
OF whom were killed, four sons. six
laws and numerous other fela-
tives"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22
Ward 3 Republican Caucus.

The first of the ward caucuscs to be
held was that of Ward 3. last evening
\ large number We're present and the
greatest harmony prevailed Mayor
Patten was chosen chairman of the
caucus and Fred w. Drake. secretary.
on motion Of NJ. \. Harradan. the fol-
lowing ticket was unanimously nom
mated for the coming election in
March: Alderman, John Milton: coun-
cilmen. W. T.. Brann. a. &. Harlow ana
Will q. Atkins; warden Fred $. Hill:
ward clerk, Fred w. Drake: constable
Martin Burns. Mr.. Milton has served
the city as councilman twice before ana
his record for the city's good is the
best. Mr.. Bramn is at present a coun-
Gilman and y. {. Harlow has served
one term before. Mr.. Atkins has held
the position of alderman for two years
and his services to the city have been
the best. Mr.. Hill, as warden. is
new man in the place. as is Fred w.
Drake. Mr. Burns has been con
stable Of the ward several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22
WARD CkUCUSES
Held in All Wards by Democrats and in Ware
by Republicans.

The Democrats took bat q shot
time. last evening. to select nominees
at tho ,au.us,~. Thur. WAS but ru.
Republican caucus. that at Ward {!
Through some oversight thr Democrats
ANA Republicans botn hld Dlll~ fur It'll.
caucus w HI TINT ward. Th- pyuu-
Gratis returned d. thr tirkc- office ia
City han. while thn Republicans assam
tn" main ham Til this ward tu. ui.-t
lo;allr change for thr Republicans
vas the selection INF nominee flr ,h.
board WI education i'll pllc. Vii +. \.
Brown. Mho ha4 far many y,.r= -rl.v-
"a in Il most acceptable" manner. II,r-
ace Purintun. Who has fcr a lon@ tim,
been Interested in the schools. vl-
Oh lecn. The change vas nad. hv I'LL,
,.fusaI of Nrr I1,vu tn al.. h..
name IL he uspd '-hn naf1i,....s in tL.
seyrral ward: are.
Ward 1-Alderman. Ja,n,,s TVour.,-.
roun,iin.n Geo w icitzrnrall WINS
II WooJ. board az education. i n
Ti,nnarord. warden Adr1lrd unll..
ward clerk. II. w. Evman. constable.
Jnyenh ~ Simnson. ward committee.
Summer Rowe. 600 II. Grn,J.r Cnru.r-
rs Il kclIchrr \ hn Fa-I, rlv,rI
l. Ta-Iousr
Ward o-Aldrrran d Il En,-,.
counrilmru Henry Butler. + D. Ham.
board Of education. :. l.. Berry: ual-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22
Among tie Ice Fields.

Work on the ice fields is being push
"a for all it is worth, all fearing the
Iatcncss Of the season will bring on
another soft spell before it is All har-
vested. The ice still remains fun Of
frost and is Of a very fine quality,
varying in thickness from IL to Is
inches The most Of tn" places are
running until 10 o'clock in the even
ing. ana should it be found best som"
of them will run later in the night.
S. w. Talbot, who supplies the local
trade, has his houses all filled and the
ice is as good as any he has put up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

When the old tirr department build
Ing WAS sold to thu knights of Pythias,
nothing iii the transferring deed pro-
vidcd f,r tile retention nf tha large
weather vanr which surmounts ~"
hus,. tower but a few days after the
deal was consumated somrbod" inN'S-
tigatcd ana found that legally the'vane
was the property Of thn late purchasers
of the building In this way Grar.t"
Lodge is given the pleasure of pre-
scntiug the Vane back To the city. Tn"
vane is miniature hos carriae" and
was a gift t. the fir" department from
the late charles Fuller. who was AZ one
tip,r chief .neinrpr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

He finished at a little after T. O'Clock,
yesterday, but the most of his crew
are working for a day longer as there
are many small houses in the city that
have to be filed. There is work lGr
every person who wants it, and as z
result It is almost Impossible to hire
any one on the street to do odd jobs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

Rev g. A. Hayden will deliver his
lecture. this evening. At the UNIVERSAL
list church. on scotland" The lecture
is very finely Illustrated with views
that were taken under his supervision
while in that county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22
Iardiner Advertisements.

W. l.. Mooney returned to his home
ut Lawrence. Mass. Wednesday. j.
+. Mooney accompanied him ana VIII
remain with him few days before
Stnrtine for Sacramento. Cal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

The T. r. w. club viii pass tn" af-
teruoon with Mrs. e. +. Lewis at
Togus. today. The party Of ladies viii
leave Burns stable At o'clock, his
hig sleigh. drawn by four horses taking
lhnm ont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

Very Eminent \. NJ Spear went To
Bangor, yesterday, where i'll his office
Of deputy grand commander uf the
Grand Commandcry If Maine, he held
an inspeo ton Of st Johns Comman-
derry. \ banquet followed the inspcc-
fipO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

The city teams and crew were at
work again. yesterday, on Water street,
removing the drifts of snow. They
have nearly completed the work. a
greater body Of snow was on the street
than many had an idea or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

The barn Of Fred Lawrence. Spring
street. had a narrow escape from Dc
struction by fire. late Tuesday evening
\ lantern that had been left in the
barn exploded ana but for the timely
discovery by some NJ the ncighbors.
who extinguishel j, with 4 faW pals
If water. i; would have proved quit"
Il tlagration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

strel entertainment to be given at ths
Opera house, Friday evening, that VIII
be appreciated by the ToguS veterans
will be the PERFORMING" If tn" veteran
dancing team formed by Willy. Pearl
and Keys. They began their career -
years ago in the New Orleans Mia
strcls and have been together con
Htantly ever since. II Is not surprising
that in their fast work they have FAN
tanned a degree Of perfection that Is
something wonderful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-22

Westinghouse birthday viii be OBJ
served. this evening, by Zeal li"gI-
ment, u. V. L.. in the club iiou3"
hall in what will doubtless prove y
highly pleasant way. y novelty t.
many viii ice music by tn" graSEI-
phone. and there will u" vocal Scl"''-
tin.f% and rrcittti"ns 10y Hon" taIrnt.
The chaplain viii read an adde's" an
p.onriatc T. "a" occasion comm mora
ted and thcr" VIII hc short speeches
w guests ANA member. not roll N
vi'l j" served with IN collation. nud
pine. ana tobacco Viii w. ready fnr
, tn" smoke talk MI members If "a
order II Y. N. 4. ar- cordially iItit y
To BE- present.