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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Ianta, Ga.-Patriotic senti-
ments Expressed.

Atlanta, Ga, July 20.-Five thousand
members of the Grand Army of the
Republic and the United Confederate
Veterans Justify cheeTed the command
ers of these two organizations-Gen
Albert +. Shaw and Gen. John b. Cor
don-as they sat together upon the
stage of the Grand Opera house at the
kindling of the campfire of the Blue and
Gray reunion here Thursday night.
The occasion was the formal beginning
of the reunion of the surviving vet
Grams OF the union and the confederate
armies, who fought in the battles around
Atlanta, in July, 1864. President Nc
Kinley, unable TO be present, sent his
regrets in the following telegram:
Executive Mansion. Washington. d. c..
July 19-Hon. w. a. Hemphill, Chairman
Executive Committee. Atlanta: ! deeply
regret my inability TO be with you dur
ing the reunion Of the blue and the gray
In Atlanta this week. Such reunions are
gratifying evidence of good feeling and
comradeship. and give assurance OF the
permanence of our government, resting on
the patriotism OF a reunited people. Please
express to those who may be present my
cordial congratulations and best wishes.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
The presidents words brought the au-
dence TO it's feet in a burst of APP
plause. g..
When Gen. Gordon, who was the first
speaker of the evening, was presented
TO the vast audience by Col. w. \. Hemp
hill, master of ceremonies, the cheer
ing continued for several minutes
Gen. Gordon said:
For more than a third OF a century |
have earnestly and unwaverngly labored
for the realization Of this era of American
brotherhood. All hail the power Of an all
pervading Americanism which shall make
Of us I'm truth in name one people, in
spred and swayed by the one lofty and re-
slstless purpose to do justice 70 all ma
tons but 10 see 10 IL that the flag of this
republic shall be a protecting power over
every American in all lands, even in
bloody and barbaric China. All han the
day when with one accord we shall pro-
claim to all the world that every drop Of
American blood shed by unlawful hands
shall be avenged by American manhood.
No less enthusiasm greeted Gen.
Shaw. He began by saying:
I'm my recent visits throughout the
south my heart has been stirred by the evil
dence that we are 20 live hereafter in the
present. We understand each other now.
1t was untold sacrifice TO learn the lesson
of the past and now let US learn the les
son of unity. Let US go forward until, a )
Abraham Lincoln said, this nation becomes
the happy and united home Of 900 OF
contCnted people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
CONGER NAY Be LIVING.
The State Department Receives a
Dispatch Purporting to Be
from the Minister.
LEGATIONS UNDER CONTINUOUS FIRE.
Telegram Urges That Relief lie Sent
cre-secretary Hay Thinks the
CabIegram Authentic - Powers
Urged to Act Immediately.

Washington, July 21.-The following
message in cipher from Minister Conger
at Peking was received by the state
department through the Chinese min
lister:
"In British legation. Under continued
shot and shell from Chinese troops. Quick
relief only can prevent general massacre.
The message is not dated, but it is
understood was sent from Peking on
the 18th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
American league:
FRIENDSHIP GROWS.
Premier SiIVeIn Talks of n Reciproci-
~ Treaty md Says Everything
II Satisfactory.

Madrid, July 24-Premier Silvela,
when questioned about the relations
between the United States and Spain,
said:
Everything is satisfactory. The Amer
lean government is doing its best TO at
tend TO the protection OF the rights,
property and trade of Spanish subjects
i'm cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
He speaks highly of Mr. Storer,
United States minister to Madrid, say
ing that he does everything in his
power TO smooth difficulties between
the two countries and TO better their
relations
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
NominnIF n Republic.

The general idea OF the administra-
ton and of the property-holding and
most influential classes of Cuba is 10
try local self-government as a sort
of ward or colony of the United
States. subject to wholesome re-
straints, and if that works well grad
ually TO assume a status more closely
approXimating true independence.
In other words. Cuba should, for a
time at least, become nominally re-
public, but really a self-goyerning
American colony, occupying relations
10 the United States similar 10 those
sustained by Canada or Australia or
New Zealand to Great Britain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Washington, July 24.-The govern
ment's holdings of gold on Monday
reached the highest point in It's his
tory and amounted so S42L49s .4s2, in
Guiding the lawful reserve of $50, O0O,-
000 The next highest amount was
S427.23 600. which was in the govern.
ment's vaults on May .. 1909.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
IIenyy Rains.

La Crosse, Wis, July 17.-What the
weather bureau reports 60 be the heavi-
est rainstorm in La Crosse and vicinity
for three years has been raging here for
the past three days. The storm was
general in Wisconsin, Minnesota and
the Dakotas. Much damage has been
done locally.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Dewey out of Politics.

Washington. July 20.-Admiral Dew
ey says he is out Of politics. and he re-
spectfully declines 10 discuss or even
consider the suggestion that he might
have a presidential nomination at the
hands OF those who refuse 10 accept
either Mckinley or Bryan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

The following statement has been
given out at the state department:
"On the nth Of this month the state de-
partment communicated a brief message
asking tidings of Minister Conger in the
state department code. Minister WI I'M
dcrtook To get this into Minister Conger's
hands, If he were alive, lie has succeeded
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Nebraska PopuIists.

Grand Island, Neb., July 21.-The
middle-of-the-road populists of Ne
braska organized here under the
name of the populist party and nom
mated an entire state ticket. includ-
ing presidential electors. Taylor
Fleck, of Custer county, is the nom
inee for governor. Wharton Barker
was indorsed for president. =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Washington, July 17.-Curtis Guild
of Boston, Mass, who was rendered the
appointment of first assistant post
master general TO succeed Perry s.
Heath. has declined 10 accept the Of
fee. The reason given for his action is
the pressure of private business inter
estS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Nashville Tenn. July %. - News
reaches here from Hamburg, Hardin
county. Of the drowning near there Of
three young women, Misses Cora and
Ruby Townsend and Pearl Flack. They
were vading in Owl creek, when one
Of them stepped from a shelving rock
into deep water. The others respond
ed to her cries, and as none could swim
the three met their fate toge Their.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Fatal Explosion.

New Rochelle. y. Y, July 24.-The
naphtha launch Casco. owned by 4. T..
Crow, a millionaire resident OF this
place. blew up. killing Mrs. Grow and
her son Harold outright and mortally
wouns.fg Mr.. Grow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
RnIn Helms Corn.

Omaha. Neb., july with the
bounteous rains of the past 40 hours
throughout Nebraska, Elkhorn railway
headquarters give out an estimate OF
30O,OOO,OOO bushels OF corn in sight foi
this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Dropped Dead.

LaCrosse, Wis, July 24.--Prof. Z. A.
Bach. "A member OF the Lacrosse base
ball team, dropped oead from heart
failure i'm the field just before the
game between Wiuoua. Mimi. and La
Crosse had been called. lie had been
practicing i'm center dcId. and his ex-
crtions. together with he heat,
brought on the fatal attack.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Liverpool. July 23.-During dense
fog off Holyhead Saturday morning
the Cunard liner Campania ran down
the bark Embleton of Liverpool. Sew
en- Of the crew of the Embleton were
saved by the Campania's boats, but Ii.
including the captain, were drowned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Long Illness Ends in Death.

Akron, o., July Colon. sydney
Edgerton, aged So, died here Thursday,
after long illness. He was the first
Justice of the supreme court of Idaho
and the first governor Of Montana, hav-
ing been appointed by President Lin
coin. He was twice elected congress
rnnnn from this al strict
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Two Rivers, Wis. July 21.-Mabel
Jarvies, aged II years, of Milwaukee,
and Beatrice Pearson. aged j. years,
of St Paul, were drowned i'm the river
here Friday evening. They were walk
ing along the boomstick when they
both fell in the water, and as the cur
rent was strong they were carried
down
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Neprn I,Nnched.

Huntsville, Ala, July 2l.-Elijah
Clark, a negro, who assaulted Susan
Priest, 13-year-old girl, was taken
from the Jail in this city by mob and
lynched near the scene where his crime
was committed, and his body was rid
died. with bullets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
victims of Trichinosis

Belmont, Ia, July 2O.-Two children,
aged two and four years, of II. S.
Sternblock. at Klemme, II miles nerth
of here, died Thursday from trichi-
nosis. caused by eating affected pork.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
HOME RULE FOR CUBANS
President Mckinley Plans to With
draw American Forces from
the Island Shortly.
CHANCE FOR An INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC

Insuring Peace and Hon
est Government Must lie Agreed
To-AIl Rests with the Natives
Their Constitution Satisfies Con-
gress Uncle Sam VIII Step Aside.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
American Suzerninty.

Gen. Wood says the more intelligent
people of Cuba are thoroughly con
vineed that some sort Of American
suzerainty over the new republic is
imperative for their good, and the
chief difficulty anticipated lies with
men of the professional political
stripe. But these are likely TO be ap-
peascd by chance TO control all the
official patronage of the new govern
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Rnsscn ANN.

Burlington, VI, July 23.-Hon. L. f.
Chittenden, register of the treasury
during the Lincoln administration,
died here Sunday. He was a years
old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Eleven Neuroe. Drowned.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, July "a. - Eleven
negro men were drowned in the War
rior river, near Akron, Ala, Monday,
BY the capsizing OF siif.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Three DrnNxned.

Long Run, o., July 2O.-During a
vloudburst here Mrs. John Lingo and
her son aid Mary Berhock were
drowned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Tables showing the Standing Of the
Clubs of Leading OrSaniza-
lions Up to Date.

The standing of the leading base
ball clubs is shown in the following
table. National league:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
The List of Wounded

who have been healed by Banner Salve,
is very large. 1t heals all wounds or
sores and leaves no scar. Sharrar &
Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Rcmey on TO Tientsin.

Washington. July 24.-The bureal Of
navigation received the following ca
blegram from Admiral Remey:
"Taku. July 22.-Going TO Tientsn to-
day TO look into matters. leaving senior
officer here. Newark gone to Nagasah
for docking"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

TIE way t. obtain credit is by not
needing IT,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

ST. Petersburg, July 24.-Three hun
dred thousand soldiers from the vari-
Gus military districts are en- route to
China. While no information is given
out as TO the destination of this force,
1t is believed an early attack on Picking
< contaminated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

Washington, July 21.-Cuba is likely
TO become nominally an independent
republic, with certain reservations
that will virtually make the island a
self-governing colony Of the United
States, within six or eight months
from this date.
These are the plans formed by Pres
ident Mckinley and the cabinet during
the past few days, when the president
and his advisers had opportunity TO
consult with Gov. Gen. Wood concern
ing the future of the island
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27

September IS had been decided upon
as the date for holding an election in
Cuba for delegates to the convention
that is to be called for the purpose
Of making a constitution for the re-
public. 1t is expected that the con
,entlon will be called TO sit in IIa-
yana about the middle OF October.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Powers Urged To Act.


London, July 21.-The London press
is slleptical over the Conger message
and regards it as another clever Chi
nese trick.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
conditions required.

The significant part of the pro
gramme lies in the conditions which
the administration is disposed to in
sist upon in the new constitution.
While sovereignty is to be nominally
vested in the Cuban people. and the
republic is, in name at least, to be free
and independent, there are certain
reservations which the United States,
in case congress upholds the pres
idrnt. Will insist upon These are:
l. The foreign relations OF Cuba TO be
managed through the American govern
ment at Washington.
. Cuba 10 have no power TO declare
war without the consent OF the United
States.
g. The United States government 10
have a veto power over legislation In
creasing the Cuban debt beyond GER
tain limits 10 be set forth in the new
constitution.
4. The United States to have a certain
well-dehned supervision over the Cuban
treasury.
5. The United States to retain for
period Of years. If not definitely, con-
troll Of the Notifications which COM
maud the port of Havana and other i'm
poTtant cities of the republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Depends on the Constitution.

As TO whether or not the United
States is to withdraw from Cuba at
an early date, much depends upon the
sort of constitution which this con-
vention may think it wise 10 adopt.
If it adopts constitution which, in
the opinion Of the administration or
of congress. insures the carrying out
Of the pledge given by the United
States TO see that a stable govern
ment is established IN Cuba, and the
establishment Of a stable government
follows, the United States will retire
during the coming winter or early
IN the spring and turn the control Of
the island over to the Cuban people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-07-27
Germany Don't Believe II.

New York, July IA dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Che
foo. July 20, says the Chinese army is
now retreating toward Picking from
TiputSip
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
New Officers of Royal Arcanum.

Grand Treasurer A. NJ. Powell returned
Yesterday from Salisbury where he at
tended the State Council of the Royal Ar
canum which met Wednesday at Sails
bury, concluding it's business in a one day
session Mr.. Powell. was elected Treas
urer, which position he has held for
eleven years.
Mr.. E. L. Harris, of Raleigh, Council,
this city. was elected Grand Representa-
tive of the Supreme Council which meets
in Toronto, May 10th next. His election
is for two years.
The State Council meets next year in
Newborn. on the second Wednesday in
April.
The following officers were elected for
the year:
J. l.. Greenwald, Grand Regent, of Will
mington.
W. F. Rountree, Grand Vice Regent of
Newbern.
ID. M. Miller, Grand Orator, of Sails
bury.
DR.. j. Howell Way, Grand Secretary,
of Waynesville
A.. M. Powell, Grand Treasurer, of
Raleigh.
P. NJ. Briggs, Grand Chaplain, of Dur
ham.
w. p. Wooten, Grand Guide, of Will
son.
W. M. Jones, Grand Warden, of Ashe-
Vile.
]. A. Brady, Grand Sentry, of States
Vile.
GRAND TRUSTEES.
T. w Branch, of Asheville.
p c. Carlton, of Statesville.
n. Jacobs, of Wilmington.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
J. L. Hartsell of Concord
j. Taylor Rogers, of Asheville.
H. H. Stanley, of Kinston.
resentative to Supreme Council E.
L. Harris, CT Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27

as toast-master; B. H. Woodell Off
rotary, and A. B. Forrest, acted as Chap
lain.
These celebrations are just as much a
part of organized Odd Fellowship as the
regular ceremonies CT initiation, &c The
anniversary ceremonies were then gone
through with, and the Proclamation of
the Grand Sire was read. as was the
Proclamation of the Grand Secretary.
Toast-master Perrin Busbee introduced
ach of the speakers in speech in his
own felicitous style.
The following are the toasts, and the
gentlemen who made responses
THE Order in North Carolina Grand
Secretary B. II. Woodell.
The Raleigh Lodges Past Grand w.
C. McMackin
THE Orphan Home'-Past Grand
Master c. F. Lumsden.
1.-THE Novitiate''-Dr. Cyrus Thompson.
The speeches were excellent, and show
ed that the speakers place a high inter-
probation upon the principles CT Odd Eel
lowship.
The lodges present were: Manteo No.
s; Seaton Gales No. GA: Capital No. 147,
and Ruth Lodge No. 4.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served by committee from the
Ruth Lodge. The music was furnished by
the Wright band.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
Christian Endeavor Program.

The program for today's session of the
Christian Endeavor League is:
a. m-Quiet Hour. Subject "lndivid-
ual Faithfulness," by Rev. NJ A. Kelsey
of High Point.
1000 a. m-Song and prayer.
1905 a. m-Report of State Secretary
and Treasurer.
1915 a. m.-Report of Chairman Chris
tan Citizenship Department.
1925 a. m-Report of Christian Press
Department.
103 a. m.-President' address.
10:45 a. m.-General business
11:0O a. m.-Ten minutes Of social in
PRODUCTION.
11:10 a. m.-Song.
1115 a. m.-Address-''The Reason
Why or Christian Endeavor Fundamen-
tails" Rev. C. H. Whitaker, Burlington.
II: 40 a. m.-Five minutes intermission.
200 D. m.-Song service.
2:10 D. m.-PaStors Three Minute Talks
How Best Shall c.. e. Meet Difficult
ties?''
(a) Local Opposition or Indifference.
(b) After the First Enthusiasm.
2:35 p. m.-General Discussion.
$50 p. m.-"Christian Citizenship" Mr..
R. A. Spaugh, Oh. c. c. Dept.
$40 p. m.-Discussion.
$3.50 p. Adjournment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
Beers FIGHTING
AS THEY RETREAT
All Interest Now Centers in
This Conflict.
ESCAPING YET lINRFATEN
ESCAPING YET UNBEATEN
French, Pole Carew, Chermside, Run.
die Will be Outwitted.
THE BOERS SIMPLY FLY TO FIGHT AGAIN
They Will Hold the Next Strong Ridge Against
Their Pursuers, the Country Being
Admirably Adapted to Boer
Methods Of Warfare.
Methods Of Warfare.
BY the Associated Press.)

London, April 26--All the interest in
the South African war is now conferred
in the running fight in progress between
the burghers retreating from the south
ern portion of the Orange Free State and
Genral Frenchs horsemen and the in
fantry of Generals Pole Carew, Chermside
and Rumble. But the British hope of con-
elusive results is slim at present, the
Beers escaping unbeaten and having ac-
complshed an immense amount of dam
age. They chung to their positions as long
as it was safe to do so and they have
now slipped off to hold the next COM
handing ridge through a broken country
admirably suited for a rear guard de-
Tense.
DISPATCHES from Alwal North under
Beers left Wepener hurriedly that
many of the dead were left in the trenches
unburied.
Commandant S. Cronje is reported to
have been killed.
According to advices from Bloemfon-
tein, the attempt of the Beers at Brand
fort to get in touch with the command
at Thaba NChu was frustrated by a
force dispatched by General Tucker from
Glen.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports the
arrival there of Lord Rosslyn as an I'M
wounded prisoner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
HAMILTON PURSUING THE BoERs.
The Burghers Show More Activity IN Natal
Placing Heavy Guns.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, April Pts a. m.)-Israels-
poort which is not marked on the maps.
lies between Sannas-Post and Thaba
s-sChu. General Hamilton has probably
by this time arrived at Thaba N'Chu, as
he is using his utmost endeavors to cut
off the Beers who are retreating from
Dewetsdorp.
The Boer forces at Thaba N'Chu are not
unlikely to make stand to cover the
escape of the conveys from the south
ward. They have laagers eight miles
apart, stretching from Brantfort to Thaba
NChu, with a base camp at Samalldell
Station. A report comes that a small
force of British cavalry had a brush with
the Beers ten miles east of Karee Siding,
who were establishing connection between
Brandfort and the Boer forces to the
southwark.
General Brabant in the fight with the
Beers at Wepener, had a narrow escape.
General Pole Carews advance was much
hindered by the .tardy arrival of the artil-
lery which prevented him from capturing
Leeuw Kop before darkness set in and
enabled the Beers to secure their retreat.
Apparently Lord Roberts with the COM
mands in the hands of younger generals
now has an exceedingly efficient army.
The report that the Beers had re-occu-
pied BushCf proves to be untrue. Lord
Methuen is still there, and General Hunt
er's division from Natal which was sup
posed to be going to Bloemfontein, is
arriving at Kimberley. This is evidence
that some important operations are
afCot in that district. The Beers are
showing more activity in Natal They
are placing some heavy guns four miles
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
THIRTEEN PEOPLE BLOWN TO PIECES
Explosion in smokless Magazine at Johan
nesberg
(By the Associated Press.)


Pretoria, Wednesday, April 25.-A sNi-
Gus explosion occurred at the Begbie
Works used by the Government as an ar
senal last night. The walls of the build
ing were destroyed and the structures IN
the neighborhood are a mass of flames.
The shrieks of women and children in the
adjoining streets added to the ghastli-
ness of the scene.
Ten workmen were killed and % were
injured, including Herr Grunberg, the
manager of the works. The most import
ant of the machinery was saved.
The cause of the explosion is unknown
The works employed 200 persons, mostly
French and Italians.
The Red Cross ambulance did great
work in helping the wounded
Further particulars from johannesburg
show the explosion occurred in a maya
zine containing smokeless powder, on the
opposite side of the street from the Beg
bic Works, used by the Government as
an arsenal Thirteen of the occupants
of the latter building were blown to
pieces and fifty were injured.
Another batch of British subjects, con-
sisting of ten men, 263 women and 429
children have been put over the border
and are going to Delagoa Bay
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-27
DRIVEN FROM IsRAELsPOORT.
Ridley Carries Out a Turning Movement Con-
ceived by Hamilton.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated IreSS']
London, April 6.-Midnight-The War
Office publishes the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein,
April 26th:
General Hamilton yesterday drove the
enemy off strong position at Israelspoort
by a we'll conceived turning movement
which was admirably carried out by Gen
eral Ridley, commander of the second in
fantry brigade and General Smith Dorrien
commanding the Eighteenth brigade.
These troops are today advancing toward
Thaba N'Chu.
'.Our losses were slight only one yet
reported-Major Marshall, GERMANTOWN
Mounted Rifles. severe wound in the
shoulder
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