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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
CHATHAM WILL BE IN LINE.
Republicans Join White Supremacy Club and
Will be True to Their Race
Especial to News and Observer }


Siler City, March 27.-At AN enthusiastic
gathering of the unterrified Democracy
OF Western Chatham delegates were
elected to the county convention. 1t was
unanimously decided to request Chathams S
delegation at the State convention to cast
their vote, and use every just and hon
orable means to secure the nomination of
Hon. Chas. B. Aycock for Governor; Hon.
John s. Cunningham for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and Hon. Henry A. London, for
State Treasurer.
A White Supremacy Club for Western
Chatham was then organized with Mr..
ID. L. Webster as president, and Capt. w.
5. Durham as secretary. A large number
of members were enrolled, conspicuous
among whom were some life long Repub-
licans, who never before had attended a
Democratic convention, but, who now de-
clare they will not become renegades to
their race for the benefit of the limited
few. who will make any sacrifice for the
sake of feeding from the public crib.
The Democracy of Chatham is thorough
ly aroused, and after the 4th of August.
fusion rule in this county will be only
an unpleasant memory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
POWERS CASE GOES
TO THE GRANDJURy
Judge Moore Orders Him
Held Without Bail.
THE ARREST OF YOUTSEY
Who is Said to Have Had the Key OF
Powers Office.
W. H. CULTON WAVES EXAMINATION
He is Held Over TO the Circuit Court. Davis
Also Valves an Examination and is
Admitted to Bail in the Sum
of $4,000.
(By the Associated Press.)

Frankfort, Ky, March 27.-There were
some startling developments in the Goe5ei
assassination case today. This afternon
". II. Culton, who waived examination
and was held over TO the Circuit court
went to the Capitol Hotel where he was
in conference with the attorneys for the
prosecution for over two hours. He was
accompanied by his brother-in law, f. E
Hogg who is also his attorney. Culton
was reported to have made confession
but later tonight it developed that the
information gained was not as sweeping
as thought. His friends admit that ne
gave the prosecution such information
as he had, and which had heretofore not
come out.
Henry E. Youtsey, Republican Auditor,
Sweeneys clerk, was arrested at noon and
locked up in Jail charged with being an
accessory to the assassination. He is q
half brother of Hon. l.. j. Crawford, a
prominent Republican of Newport, and de-
tectives arrested him as the man with
the black moustache whom Golden men
toned as being given the key to Caleb
Powers office. Youtsey, complained that
the prosecution had broken faith in ar
resting him. and it is said he is ready to
make public statement for which the
prosecution is not anxious at this time.
At today's session of the examining
trial of the Republican Secretary of State
Caleb Powers the court room was clear
ed of all persons except attorneys, news
pa1er representatives and court officers.
The defense announced that they would
introduce no testimony. and rendering
Governor Taylor's pardon of Powers, ask
ed that the defendant he dismissed upon
the evidence. The commonwealth dis
puted Taylor's right, and the court over
ruled the motion. Bail was asked for.
Judge Moore said
1T is not my belief that Powers fired
the shot which killed Governor Goebel,
but from the evidence it is my opinion
that he was connected with the con-
spiracy to kill him. | shall therefore or
der that he be held over without bail to
the Franklin county grand jury that the
case may be further investigated"
This afternoon Culton's counsel an
nounced that Culton would waive his ex-
amining trial, and by agreement of the
his sick wife. under private guard. Cap
tain John Davis also waived examination
and was admitted to bail in the sum OF
81, 600 He was locked up for the night.
The Democratic militia will be retained
here till after the April term of@the Cir
cult court which begins Monday, and at
which Secretary Powers and othe& are
to be tried
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
Leadgs North Carolina DsIeg News and Circulation

tends to all of the laws of the United
States to Porto Rico which are not locally
inapplicable.
Does the Senator think national banks
may be established there?" inquired Mr..
Morgan.
within the limitations named in the
bill should say yes,' responded Mr..
Foraker.
Then retorted Mr.. Morgan. ''Porto
Rico is not foreign country. There is
no question about the logic of that propo-
sition.'
Mr.. Foraker explained that the pro-
vision in the bill relating to coinage was
simply one for the exchange of the Porto
Rican silver coin into American silver
coin. The general question of the free
coinage of silver did not enter into. the
matter.
Mr. Morgan declared that the pending
bill proposed to take from the Porto
Ricans the peso. which was practically a
dollar and pay them sixty cents for it.
To this statement Mr.. Foraker took is-
sue. The Porto Rican peso, he said, was
now worth about 4S cents in our money in
Porto Rico, and the bill proposed to pay
GO cents in money of the United States
for it. provided the Porto Ricans desired
to make the change
Mr.. Clay: us it not a fact that the
Porto Rican peso contains an ounce of
silver, and that when re-coined into
American money it will be worth 100
cents
Well" responded Mr.. Foraker, IT
don't know what will be done with it, but
| do know that we are proposing to pay
the Porto Ricans 60 cents for what we
could get at less price elsewhere. And
the Porto Ricans are pleased at the pros =
pect.'
An aye and no vote was taken on the
amendment, but as no quorum was pres
ent the Senate, at 4:30 o'clock p. M, adj
journed.
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ported that death was due to cerebral
hemorrhage, resulting from violence
either directly or indirectly, or by a fall.
The top of his skull contained cross
shaped cut and another cut ran towards
the forehead. The left temple and left
cheek were dscoored and there were
abrasions of the fingers. The death GER
tificate on which the body was brought
North reports death as being due to heart
disease. The undertaken who laid the
body out here noticed in transferring the
body from the box in which it came into
one of his own that the gauge supporting
the hand contained a number of blood
stains and notified the authorities of his
discovery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
PORTO RICAN BILL IN THE SENATE.
A Free Coinage Amendment by Mr.. Morgan is
Discussed.
(Ry the Associated Press.l

Washington, March 27.-The Porto
Rico Tariff and Government Bill was
under discussion for nearly three hours
in the Senate today but most of the
time was consumed in the consideration
of free coinage amendment offered by
Mr.. Morgan. The amendment is still
pending. The conference report on the
Pension Appropriation Bill was agreed to.
Mr.. Morgan offered an amendment to
section seven of the bill, providing for
the free coinage of silver in the United
States. He said he found no provision in
the bill for the establishment of national
banks on the island.
Mr. Foraker replied that the bill ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
THE SEA WALL AT FORT CAsWELL.
Immediate Appropriation to Strengthen it
Recommended.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Washington. ID. c., March 21.-The
Court of Claims today submitted to Con-
gress findings of facts in the case of the
estate of Jacob Noggle, of Cherokee coun-
ty. n c.. and recommended an appropria-
ton of $105 to reimburse him for supplies
taken during the Civil War by Federal
troops
The Secretary of War today sent q
second letter to the House of Represen-
tatives recommending an immediate ap-
preparation to be used for strengthening
the Sea Wall at Fort Caswell, North
Carolina. The Secretary states that the
wall is in bad condition and that it is
in danger of being washed away by storm
tides.
Representative Thomas has returned.
VIM. J. Mangum has been appointed
postmaster at Creedmoore, Wiley S. Nc
kee at McAdenville, and Hugh Taylor at
JOY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
THEOPLILUs WHITE PARALYZED.
The Catch of Shad Has Been Enormous. CO.
operation of Ladies in the Campaign.
(Special to News and Observer. J

Especial TO News and UDSerVer.J
Elizabeth City, n. c., March 27.-News
reached here from Hertford, the home of
Chief Shell Fish Inspector Theophilus
White, that he has had stroke of parl-
ysis. How serious we are not able to as
certain.
Within the last few days the catch OF
shad in the sounds has been enormous.
consequently Northern and local markets
have been well supplied and prices have
been greatly reduced.
The cooperation of the ladies in secur-
ing funds for campaign literature. is a
most admirable plan. Musical entertain
ments embodied with the plan, would in
crease the volume of receipts, besides en-
list woman's influence and enthuse DEM
Ocratic localities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
MURDER IN GREENvILLE COUNTY.
A Man Killed His Brother-in- Law in Row
Over Cart
Especial to News and Observer.

INDcClII NtWS =
Weldon n. c., March 27.-Information
was received here today of another muir
der in Greenville county, Va. 1t seems
that Mr.. BENJAMIN Owen and his brother
in-law, named Story, become involved in
difficulty over the ownership of a cart.
Story loaded his gun and said he would
kill Owen. He went over to Owens farm
and it is said he began to curse and abuse
Owen, when the latter caught hold of the
barrel of Story's gun with one hand and
with the other knocked him down. Story
got up and shot Owen in the shoulder
and as owen turned his back Story fired
a load of buck shot into his back and
then escaped Owen fingered until Fri
day and died in great agony Story mar
ried Owens sister.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
TO C0ERCE TURKEY.
War-Like Preparations Now Going Forward
in Russia.
rRv the Associatcd Press J

London. March 2S.-(5 A. M.)-The
Standard gives double loaded prominence
TO the following special dispatch from
Odessa:
There can be no longer any doubt as
TO the object of the war-like preparations
now being completed in South Russia
Nearly 250000 troops have already been
modified for active service. The Black
Sea squadron with transports is held in
instant readiness.
THE tension in the relations between
ST. Petersburg and the Sublime Porte be-
comes every day more acute. The position
is looked upon with the gravest apprehen-
sion.
IF the Ottoman Government supported
by Germany, should prove stubbornly in
tractable with regard TO Russia S conces-
sionary demands in Asia, serious compli
cations must inevitably ensue. The Rus
sian garrisons in the Caucasus and along
the Armenian frontier have been in
creased four fold and equipped for active
service
CZAR'S SHIPS AT CHEMULPO.
Yokohama March 27-A Russian squad
ron has arrived at Chemulpo. 1t is be-
lieved this presages a demand for con-
cession of land at Masanpho, a small har-
bor 30 miles south of Chemulpo, and is
arousing. uneasy comments in Japan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
The Mecklenburg Primaries.
Especial to News and Observer

VoPtVIaI 20 -NC"s dHu VUsVINVTJ
Charlotte, n. c., March 27.-Full re-
turns have not yet been received from
the Mecklenburg primaries, but so far as
received Lacy polls ninety per cent. of
the vote for Treasurer; Cunningham and
Holt run close for Lieutenant Governor;
Dixon, for Auditor, is ahead; no votes
cast for Mebane.
Later.-The voting in the majority Of
the principal precincts including Charlotte
township shows Aycock's election unani-
nous. Lacy gets ninety per cent of the
vote of this county. McLeans majority
is very large, Grimes is running as a
second, though not close. Holt leads Cum
ingham by Ia votes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
PILCHER's DASH INTO LADYBRAND.
He Drives in the Boer 0utposts But is Forced
to Retire.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Nlaseru. Basutoland, March 20
(Monday "A small British force
commanded by Colonel Pitcher enter
ed Ladybrand this morning. after
driving in the Boer outposts. y con
siderable body of Beers then attacked
the British. who retired after captur-
ing the landrost. The British had
three men wounded. and the Beers
had eight men wounded.
1t is understood that the Beers are
trying TO check the British while
their convoy wagons push on to Sene-
kali
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
A Schooner Wrecked.
By The Associated Press.)

Fort George. Fla, March PA schoon-
er was totally wrecked on the south Jetty
at the entrance to the st. Johns River
about dark tonight. No lives were lost.
The vessel is supposed to be the Bertuge
Abbott, but it is impossible TO get to the
scene of the wreck tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
B0ERs MAsSING AT BIGGARsBERG.
Transport Trains Packed in Readiness For Re
treat if Necessary.
ORv the Associated Press. J

Ladysmith, March Eft is report
ed that the Beers are maSsing in their
entrenched position at Biggarsberg,
and it is added that their transport
trains are packed at Newcastle in
readiness to facilitate their retreat in
case necessity requires such a step.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
A Mill Incorporated at Weinona.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbia, S. c., March 27.-Another
cotton mill was incorporated today. carry
ing the total capitalization for the year
over the five million mark. The last is
a hundred thousand dollar mill at Vein
ona. s. c., near Augusta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
Autopsy Showed Death by Violence
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, March 27.-After an autopsy
On the body of William Henderson, the
wealthy Brooklyn mineral water manu-
facturer who was found dead at the river
view hotel. Merritt Island, Indian River,
Fla. Coroner's Physician Hartung re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
No Apologies From Salisbury.
Bv tie Associated Press. \

London, March PA report published
in the United States that Lord Salisbury
has apologized for the opening of Ameri-
can consular mail in South Africa is ab-
soutely untrue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
Clemson Defeats Cornell by 8 to Z.
INV The Associated Press. }

Calhoun, S. c., March 27.-The Clemson
College baseball team defeated Cornell
Universit team OF Ithaca, y. Y. by
score of nine to seven here this after
noon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
BoER SHELL BURSTS IN COURT HOUSE
Day of Truce British Sit on Parapet and Tall
With Beers
lBy the Associated Press }

NIafeling. March 14.-(Wednesday.)
The Beers recommended the bonn
bardment of this place March 18th, a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28

siX-inch gun which had been compara-
lively silent for Il week firing the
shrapnel used against the troops in
the open The proiectiles were inef-
fectual against cover, but We're dan
gerous to pedestrians. One she'll burst
in the court house. killing several ma
tives and wounding four persons.
Several women were also slightly
wounded. The steel plate of the shell
passed through the hotel office and
spent itself beneath taEle, where it
was scrambled for by the employees.
Sunday, March 18th was observed
as a truce, the British troops sat on
the parapets conversing with the
Beers. and amicable relations were
maintained until dark
GUARDING THE DRAKENSBERG.
London, March 2S.--A special to the
Daily Telegraph from Ladysmith dated
Monday says:
There are about 10000 Beers guarding
the nine passes over the Drakensberg
range They are led by Commandant de
Beer, of Harrismith and consist of Free
Staters.
1T is reported that the Beers have
moved their big guns from Biggarsberg
as it is not intended to make stand
there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-28
THE BoERs CONCENTRATES,

London. March 2S.-The correspondent
of the Daily News at Lorenzo Marques
telegraphing Sunday says:
"The Transvaal War Office announced
that the southern commanders from
Colesberg and Stormberg will join the
main body within 4S hours. Some appre-
hension exists that Commandant Olivier
and Commandant Grobelaar may be cut
Off
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-25
A Memory Test.


Philadelphia Record: The wonderful
memory of Champion Chess Player
Harry n. Pillsbury was shown In DIFF
Gcult test at the Northampton Club,
South Bethlehem, on Monday evening.
After he had, while bllndfolded, partlc-
lpated In u team of four whist. and at
the same time contested in ten games
OF chess-nine of which he won, the
other having been drawn-he offered to
memorlze thirty words, no matter how
hard they might be. the selections to be
read TO him only once. Professor Mer-
rlman, OF Lehigb university. and DR..
Threlkeid- Edwards, of Bethlehem,
picked out most of the following words:
Antiphloglstine. percostlum, takadias-
tnsc, plasmon, ambrosiu, Threlke!d.
strcptococcus, staphelococcus. micro
coccus. plasmod!um. mississippi. Frel-
heit, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, athletics.
no war, Elchenbcrg. American, Russia,
philosophy, Pict-PotgIcters-R ost, Sal
.lHgunda, Oom-slllecootsi. BanSmam-'
vato, Schlochtcrs Mex. Manzinyama,
thcosophy, catcchisni. Madjcsoomslopa.
Pillsbury memorized these words and
repeated them In the order given and
in the reverse order and he did not
have any difficulty In repeating them
yesterday Mt the Franklin Chess Club,
If readers have an idea that the task Is
easy let them try to mcmorlze the
above words.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-25
The Leipzig Quartette.


The. announcement that the celebra-
ted Leipslg Quartette is to give one of
Its concerts In Wheeling, under the
auspices of the concert committee Of st.
James German Lutheran church, will
be received with the greatest satisfac-,
ton. The concert will be given at the
church next Wednesday, evening. Octo-
Der 81. Tickets are on sale at the Office
Of the German Fire Insurance Com
pany. on Fourteenth street. @
:. The Quartette was organized In 1855
at Leipsic by Music Director Bruno
Rothlg. The very first concert earned
for them favorable criticism and Prof.
Togel, Of Leipsic. called the attention
Of the musical classes to this wonder
full quartettc. The voices Of the quar-
tette are perfectly blended; they are:
Music Director Bruno Rothig, the pos
SCISSOR Of clear tenor: his wife. Clara
Rothig. daughter of the organist at the
cathedral In Freibcrg. (soprano), Miss
Hedwlg RIsch, an alto voice Of unusual
fullness and execution and Mr.. Eugene
Tannewltz, o magnificent metallic bas-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-25
WHEEIAG URsDAY. OCTOBER 25 1900

evening, at the city hall. All members
are urged to be present, as matters of
Importance Will come up. e.
(. Misses Mary and Blanche McCor-
mick. OF Columbus. who have been the
quests Of the Misses Brannen. leave for
Wellsburg Saturday, where they will be
the guests Of relatives. y, III
John and Miss Carrie Vance and
Miss Bcrthl Riddle, Of this place, at
tended the birthday reception OF Mrs.
DR.. ]. w. Meyers. In Wheeling, Tues
Dlphtheria Is prevalent here and the
physicians report new cases almost
every day: There has been several
deaths from the disease In the past few
weeks. 8 rs ~
Howard Bursee. John Geraghy, and
Pat Dixon returned yesterday, from a
successful hunting and fishing expedi.
ton down the river. gll
: DR.. Leonard Eskey returned from
Pittsburgh yesterday. where he has
been the guest Of his brother, for the
past few days.
Alfrettn Council No. 5. Degree of
Pocahontas, held a meeting at their
hall last night and transacted routine
business.
Miss Kate De Temple, who has been
at East Liverpool. has been called home
on account of the sickness Of her BROTH
err. q. ,t.
Stephen Joyce. OF Buckhannon, has
returned home. after a brief stay here,
as the guest Of Patrick Higgins.
Barney Conlff. OF Dennson, Ohio, who
has been the guest of Thomas Deegan,
returned home yesterday.
DR.. j. N. Alley was called to video,
Pa. yesterday. on account of the SER
ious illness Of his sister. n
VIII Ray md James Tilford have re-
turned from q fishing camp below
Moundsville.
Miss Stella Byard. Of Marshall street.
Is confined to her home with serious
Illness.
Miss Carrie Yost, Of McMechen
street, is recovering from serious Ill
ness.
Ben Kyle, of Moundsvllle, was call
ing on friends here yesterday.
.In 7'r ---o--S-o--
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-25
The New League.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Oct. 24.-Tha
Evening Bulletin says: The American
Base Ball League. which failed to ma
teralize last winter owing to lack of
financial support In Philadelphia. has
proited by that experience and it's
em!ssaries have put In busy summer
among National League players. The
circuit which has been composed OF
eight clubs. will probably be made up
as follows: Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington. Brooklyn. St. Louis. De-
.troit. Chicago and one other club in the
west. The various clubs have selected
their managers and Brooklyn's cham
plon team Will supply three in addition
TO many OF It's players. Hugh Jennings
may be at the head OF the Philadelphia
club. Kelly will handle the Washington
team. and Lave Cross will have charge
OF the St. Louis. McGrnw will take the
Baltimore franchise. The remaining
managers have not been announced.
but they ore well known base ball
men who have had years of experience
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-25
BELLAIRE HAPPENINGS.
Matters of Interest in the Metropolis
Of Belmont County.

The local Republican committee is
making every preparation for the meet
Ing Saturday evening. for Hon. C.. L.
Weems. 1t will be held at the stand in
front Of the city hall, and the Black
burn Guards and the McKinley-Gill
club will escort the speaker from the
hotel to the stand. headed by the Uni
form Rank, Knights of PythIas, band.
There are so many meetings booked In
the neighborhood now that this will be
u local meeting, but there is sure to be
n large crowd present as can be reach
ed by any speaker at an outdoor meet
ing.