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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
THE PROPOSED PLATFORM.
The Amendment is Not to be Made an Issue
by the Party.

The platform drawn. up yesterday
afternoon by Senator Butler in the
conference at the capitol. for adop-
zion by the convention today. points
out what is regarded as the -inadvis-
able and dangerous features OF the
Constitutional Amendment. but rec
ommends that it be not made party
issue. Every voter is to be left to
his Independent opinion and action as
far as possible. In order to allay as
far as may be all the race PRED ldlce in
the campaign, many delegates favor,
is substitute for the proposed
Amendment, one that debars the ne
gro from holding office in the State.
The platform will be upon me Leg
islature. which meets here in June.
to make some material changes in
the new election law Par 'cuiarlN *
that part objected to which requires a
number of questions to be asked those
presenting themselves for registra-
ton. 1t will be asked that these ques-
tons do not be made to apply to peo-
pie who can prove that they have lived
i'm the State twelve months and in the
county ninety days, as required by
the Constitution.
Also it is suggested that the exist
ing law under which !, different ,,'o forms fn,
the different counties be presented as
a good solution of the county govern
ment question.
The national platform of 1896 will
be reaffirmed.
The above are the chief planks in
the proposed platform.
This platform was proposed by But
Ter. and considered yesterday after
noon by an informal caucus in. the
office of State Auditor Aver. At the
close of the caucus Butler took the
rough draft of the document to have
it typewriter for the platform COM
mittee. which is to be appointed by
the convention today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

mate said Rev. 4. w. Babb last
night, "just so you let whoever we
name stay up. For the Lord sake
let's not have it like it was two and
four years ago-having to telegraph
to Raleigh every day to find out whom
we were expected to vote for. The
committees put them up and took
them down so fast we couldn't keep
up with them
| asked a Republican last night
what the two ticket business meant.
That he replied, is only a tenn
porary measure. Some of these fool
Populists heave at the negro, and
show a fondness for the Constitu-
tional Amendment. We hope as the
campaign warns up to wean them
from this. Then Fusion will be per-
fected.
IN short, the situation is about
this: Two tickets for awhile. then the
two will be combined into qne.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
PERSONALS.

Mr.. o. II. Smith went to Durham
yesterday.
Mr.. William Fenner went to Tarboro
yesterday.
Prof. j. w. Gore, of Chapel Hill,
is in the city.
Prof. Alexander, of the University,
was in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. S. H. Robinson, of Baltimore
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. G. b. Afford of Holly Springs,
was in Raleigh yesterday. e
Miss Minnie Fitch Tucker. of this
place, went to Durham yesterday.
Dir. Kemp p. Battle. Jr., went to
Chapel Hill yesterday on Il visit to
friends.
Hon. Jas. H. Pou went to Green's
orob on legal business yesterday at
ternOOn.
Miss Lily Koonce, who has been
teaching school near Garner, returned
to Raleigh yesterday.
Mrs. Herbert jackson and children
went to TarbOro yesterday to visit
Mrs. Jackson's parents.
Miss Mabel Young, of Wake For
est. who has been studying music at
St Mary's, went home yesterday.
Miss Martina I'LL. OF wake GOTeSt,
who has been visiting friends i'll Raj
eigh for some time, returned to her
home yesterday.
Collector Duncan returned from
Washington yesterday. He was un-
able to return with the party in which
he went. on account of sickness.
Rev. DR.. Eugene Daniel, of the First
Presbyterian Church here. went TO
Greensboro yesterday. where he will
attend The meeting of the Orange
Presbytery.
Mrs. f. E. Moffitt left yesterday for
New York to attend the meeting OF
the Daughters of the Revolution.
which meets there in a few days.
Mrs. Mofftt is delegate from North
CAROLINA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
BUTLER IS FOR THOMPSON.
He Denies That the Ticket is Temporary
One.

Senator Butler was seen in his 'oon'
at the Marlborough last night Just al
ter the caucus.
Your name is being discussed
among the delegates for the nomi-
nation for Governor" he was told
'We'll, I'm not a candidate" he re-
plieG.
would you not accept the nomina-
tion?''
Not unless | was drafted; that is,
not unless | deemed it absolutely ne
cessary for the good of the party that
| make the race
''Who do you thni, will he nomi.
natal?''
II do not hesitate to say I'm for
DR.. Thompson
''Win the ticket be a complete one
or only a skeleton ticket for the Re-
publicans to fill out?'
"A complete one.
"A telegram from Greenso "a" |
suggested says that the Repubt cans up
there are saying that your ticket is a
temporary one, and that later it will
be combined with the Republican
ticket. Is that true?"
IF there is any truth in that it is
beyon0 my knowledge.
eve tried to arrange such a ticket
in Washington, the Senator added,
land we failed. Unless the oh ,cc:ions
there made are overcome the two
tickets can never be combined. That
is one reason for my thinking your
information is incorrect. Another
reason is that of course anything
done there would have had to be sub
mitted to the convention tomorrow
for ratification or rejection. and if
tEa convention puts up a full ticket
and adjourns it will be practically
impossible for any changes to, be made
afterwards.
Senator fuller seemed to forget
that just such changes have been made
by the executive committee of both
the Populist and Republican parties
for the last three campaigns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
A FULL POPULIsT TICKET.
Votes Against the Amendment to be swaped
For Office.

POpulist leaders were saying last
night that. though good feeling still
prevails between them and the Repub-
lican party. the will today nominate
a full State ticket. headed by DIR. Cy-
rus Thompson or Senator Butler for
Governor.
The Republicans. they add. can en-
dorse this ticket or nominate one of
their own as they like. They claim
the POpulists do-that in a campaign
i'm which the negro is the issue. Popu-
lists will not support ticket having
Republicans on it.
1--WE lost thousands of votes last
campaign by Fusion" said one promi-
nent POpulist who is close to Butler,
~.'This year we propose to put out our
own ticket and the Republicans can
help us elect it if they like. If they
don't care to do so. why alright. They
will thereby simply insure success of
the Democratic ticket. The Republi-
cans have all to gain by helping us:
we've nothing to lose. The passage of
the Amendment means the loss to
them of $1,000 negro votes. We will
hardly lose a vote; for all our people
can read. That's why we are Popu-
IlStS. EJO YOU Stt III lIIlS Inot'Ni wv
are independent
'Who do you think will be nomi-
mated for Governor"
1T looks like Thompson
''Then who will you put on the
ticket in place of Thompson for Sec
rotary of State?''
''That is not yet settled but | think
it will be j. b. Schulken, of Columbus
county. He's the only one | hear men
toned in that connection. OF course
Worth will be renominated for State
Treasurer and Aver for State Auditor
As for the rest of the ticket we are all
at sea, except the Attorney General
ship. For that, many of our people
are satisfied with Walser.''
For Corporation Commissioner there
are two candidates on hand. T.
Paschal. of Chatham. and II. A. Cobb,
of Burke No doubt there are many
others.
Il don't much care whom you nom
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
THE CAUCUS LAST NIGHT.
Butler Was Not Present and so Nothing Was
Done But Cas-

The caucus in the Academy of
Music last night was Il sort of eNpe-
rience meeting.
DR.. Thompson presided and dele
gates from the various counties ana
sections arose as the spirit moved
them and told of the condition of af-
fairs political in their neck of the
woods.
This exercise was designed more "
the purpose of facilitating the trans
action of business in today 5 1cp"en-
tiCl tlan for eliciting tae .niurma-
ton given. Surplus orator'caI Gas
was worked off that the meeting this
morning might, as soon as it can his
pose Of Pettigrew and Sou |e,'land,
come down TO Il solid working BASIS.
Butler was not in the caucus. but
speeches were made by all the lesser
lights.
Most Of the experiences" given in
were of rather sombre hue. That OF
\. f. Move, of Pitt, was typical one.
He said it didn't make much differ
ence. so far as the result is. concerned.
whether one or two or half dozen
tickets are put out.
THE Democrats are going II carry
this election They've made up ;heir
minds to do it, they've got IN election
law by which they can do it and f
they don't succeed it vii. be tier
fanit. don't believe we can carry
county east of the W. ma, .ttn AID
Weldon Railroad
Harrlll, of BERTHE, more than any
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
THE PROPOSED PLATFORM
Z The Amendment is Not to be Party
Issue.
A SUBSTITUTE FOR IT IS SUGGESTED
Convention to Meet Today at II O'clock. About
Noon Senators Pettigrew Will Speak
The Caucus in the Academy OF
Music Last Night.

The Populist State convention VIII
meet this morning in the Academy OF
Music.
It will be called to order at II
o'clock by the State chairman, Cyrus
Thompson.
Rev. Baylus Cade, Governor Rus
sells private secretary, will offer
prayer, after which III. f. Seawell, OF
Moore county, will be called on to
preside as temporary chairman.
The roll of counties will then be
called, the various committees APP
pointed and other preliminary bust
ness of the convention disposed Of
While these committees are out the
convention will be addressed by Sena-
tor Allen, of Nebraska, and Senator
Pettigrew, of South Dakota.
These gentlemen come here by spe-
cial invitation of Senator. Butler to
deliver anti-amendment speeches, ana
the most earnest efforts have been
made by the Populist organization TO
get a large crowd here to greet them.
AS a result of these efforts about
$50 people were in the Academy OF
Music last night at 9 o'clock, the time
appointed for Senator Allen to speak.
Those present were claiming, how
ever, that many would come in during
the night and that this morning would
see much larger number OF the or
der" present.
Senator Allen not being in the city
last night, the meeting in the Acad-
emy of Music was converted into a
caucus and all persons present, not
Populists were asked to retire.
The caucus was for awhile RECALLED
with some typical Populist oratory.
after which the proposed platform
and other matters of vital concern to
1.-The order were discussed.
Previous to the caucus, during the
afternoon, a conference had been held
in the State Auditors office, over
which Senator Butler presided and at
which the platform was considered
and a draft of it made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
Baseball.

The next. game of baseball that is
scheduled to be played here is the one
between A. and NJ. and Oak Ridge. This
promises to be an exciting game, and
there is no way of forecasting the result.
A. and NJ. has been playing an exceedingly
fine game of ball this year, but so has
Oak Ridge. This latter institution has
defeated every school with which it has
played, including the University of North
Carolina and Horner. But the farmers"
say that their team will be in better
shape next Wednesday when they play
Oak Ridge, than they have been at any
time during the season, and that the
spectators may count on seeing last Sat
urdays work duplicated The price of ad
mission remains the same.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
Bankrupt Sale.

By virtue of an order of the Court of
Bankruptcy, l will sell at public auction
for cash to the highest bidder, at Davis
Hotel, in the town of Kittrell N. c., on
Wednesday, the 9th day of May, 1900, at
10 o'clock a. m, all the personal property
belonging to the estate of M. De Forest
and r. T. Bunck, bankrupts, consisting
of hotel fixtures, kitchen furniture and
other pc: sonal property Much of this
property is new. 1t is also ordered that
the trustees shall have power to sell such
property at private sale, until May 9Th.
d. S. Rowland, Trustee,
B. c. Beckwith, Attorney.
April 18th, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

The box sheet for the Opera Pow
hatan," to be given tomorrow (Thurs-
day. evening is now open at w. H.
Kings Drug Store. Those who desire
seats had better have them reserved
right away as great numbers of seats
have been sold. The box sheet for
Friday evening will open Thursday
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

body else was buoyed up with hope.
He saw victory ahead writ in large let
tiers. and though his prediction was
aDplauded there was somehow a look
of incredulity on the faces of his us
teners.
So far as practical results are con
cerned the caucus was failure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE

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Indomitable will and tremendous energy
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want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power. of brain and body
Only 25c. at all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

Mr.. w. ID. Jones, who came back
from Goldsboro, where he went Fri
day to carry an insane negro man to
the asylum. is probably the youngest
deputy sheriff in the State. He is just
twenty-one years of age, but he has
been connected with the sheriff's of
flee of Warren county several years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
The Auditorium Fund,

The following subscriptions were added
to the Auditorium Fund yesterday,
through the mail. 1t is hoped that all
who have received the appeal of the COM
mittee through the mail will see their
way clear to join in with those who have
already subscribed nearly eleven thous-
and dollars, and thus help to supply the
city with an up-to-date auditorium,
which is our greatest public necessity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

I RECEIVE DAILY FINE NORFOLK
oysters, and all the fresh fish now in
season. My prices are as reasonable
as any one can make and my stock is
the finest to be had. c. ID. Arthur, stall
No. IA, City Market, Phones 255
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

BRITTON PEARCE WILL HAVE THIS
morning a fine lot of oysters and fine
roe shad, So to Soc; bucks, 20 to soc. ;
bunch fish, 10 to zoe. Phones 1928 and
o19
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

SPECIALS AT GIERSCH'S LADIES' AND
Gents Restaurant, 216 Fayetteville
street. Blue Points, Soft Shell Crabs,
Clam Chowder, Fresh live Lobster,
Deviled Crabs, Norfolk Shell Oysters,
Spring Chickens, Kansas City meats.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids for remodelling the resi-
dence of A. A. Thompson, Esq, will be
received by him until noon on Monday,
April 23rd, 1900. Plans may be obtained
of him or of the architects, Pearson &
Ashe. The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
4-17-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

SHOES FOR CHILDREN. BOYS OR
Girls-all kinds-are sold cheaper at
VIM. T. Harding's Popular Shoe and
Trunk Store $50 Fayetteville street,
Raleigh, n. c., than anywhere else. l
don't care where you go. This store
proposes to get into your good graces,
y'selifng Children's Shoes cheaper than
any one else, either in town or out and
mind you, only reliable Shoes Send
to us,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

THERE ARE MANY OPINIONS AS TO
the merits of the different candidates,
but all are unanimous as to the merits
of Registers Candy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

PENIS SWEET PICKLES 20 CENT A
quart. Fine Irish Potatoes 80 cents
peck. Fine California Peaches 20
cents a can. North State and Acme
flour speciality. Give us a call. j.
B. GREEN & CO., No. E. Hargett
Street. Phone 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

IT is POSSIBLE~TO MAKE A MISTAKE
in selecting the candidates, but if you
buy Registers Candy you can make no
mistake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

SO MANY PEOPLE WOULD BUY
Cereals, Health Foods, Granase, Gran
ola, Shredded Wheat Biscuit, Grape
Nuts, &C., if they only knew where to
get them. We are headquarters on
these goods. j. w. Scott & Co., Green's
bOrO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

Gerry store at No. II East Hargett ST.,
and have a nice stock of fresh new
goods. Besides a full line of fancy gro
ceries and canned goods. We have a
first class soda fountain in our estab-
lishment and everything is new and
aelean. Give us a call. Lancaster
Eco, Interstate phone &c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

IsCARRY A FULL LINE OF WATCHES,
Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry,
Silver Novelties, Sterling and Plated
$silverware. &c, &c. 1 have in my
employ, Mr.. C. F. Denny, a sldlful
swatch maker, Jeweler and 0ptician.
House established so years. Mrs. Ed
ward Fasnach, Jeweler, 10 Fayetteville
Street, Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

VEAL, FINE BEEF, PORK, FRAN
folds, Mixed and all Pork Sausage,
Csipped Beef, Smoked Jowls, Corned
Tongue, Spare Ribs, Brains, Veal and
Beef, Liver Sliced Breakfast Strip for
frying. All at C. Balls stall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

WE HAVE JUST OPENED A FINE LOT
of new summer Lap busters and up-to-
date driving harness. Can give you
either, rubber mounted or hand made
harness. We are manufacturers and
dealers in all kinds and latest styles of
harness and saddlery. Give us a call.
Wyatt Harness Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-20
FROM
new CASTLE,
. une 20sh, .l9))!

The commencement exercises of
the New Castle public schools were
held last evening in the Opera
House. About 800 persons includ-
ing the parents and friends of the
children were present. From tine
time Rev. f. NJ. Munson opened
the exercises with prayer until
Rev,S. B. Wylie pronounced the
benediction each number OF the pro-
gram was deeply interesting. The
boys and girls acquitted themselves
with honor. Their teachers and
the people have just reasons for
feeling proud. 1t would be diff
cult task to give special mention to
any particular school, but the "Old
Folks,,,, seemed to take the fancy
of those present. Miss Vera Gal
laeher as "Rachel," and Master
Brice Vallette as Reuben sang
therparts in a manner that would
have done credit to older persons.
They received applause which was
we'll inerited. 1.-THE Dropping of
the Flag" and the MAY Pole
Dance,'' came in for their share OF
applause, The Scarf Drill, The
Fan Fairies and Red Riding Hood
we're other numbers that pleased
the appreciative audience. A reel,
tation by Miss Carswell was well
recited. Professor Knowles con.
graduated The children on the man
ner in which they acquitted them
selves; the teachers for the high
standard to which they had brought
the entertainment; the people tor
their attendance and Miss Carrick
for her kindness in presiding at the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-20

piano. On Friday evening the COM
mencement exercises Of the High
School will be held. The chart is
now open for reserved seats and
from present indications the at
tendance will be very large.
Miss Annie Franklin, aged IS
years, daughter of the late Benja-
min Franklin, former pastor OF
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. died
yesterday. Her funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon. Ser
vices will be conducted in lmman uel
Episcopal Church and interment
will be made in the Episcopal GEM
etery.
The annual excursion of st.
Peters Sunday School will be
given to Augustine Park on July 5.
The New Castle delegates to the
State convention were disappointed
when John H. Rodney was defeated
by L. Irving Handy and John G.
Bray.
While participating in the parade
in Philadelphia on Monday night
Robert Barnes was struck by
trolley car and received severe in
iuries about the head.
Contractor William Robinson has
secured AZ Polanders from Balti-
more and started them at work on
the road below this city to lay track
for the New Castle and Delaware
City railway. The men have rent
three houses and cook their food in
the yards Of the houses. They use
the gypsy pot and tripod. Four
miles OF track are now laid and it
is expected that it will be completed
by July 9th as per contract. If the
work cannot be done with the men
now employed additional men will
be secured.
The Penn Wheelmen will play
here on Saturday.
Mrs. John J. Black and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Black, are at New
ark today to attend the commence
ment of the Delaware College. Reg
inald Constable, a nephew OF Mrs.
Black, and known in this city,
graduated today with high honors,
carrying off two prizes.
A valuable horse owned by DR..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-20
PUBLIC SAT,H,

A. - -
OF real estate aud personal property.
Having determined to change my busi-
ness and location l will sell at pubic sal
at Newport Delaware Oh the premises on
SATURDAY, JUNE 49, 1900
at lo'clock p. m.
All my real estate con sisting Of house
shops and land situated OH Main street, in
the town Of Newport Frame house, CON.
tanning seven rooms attic, and we'll of
water at the door, Large frame black
smith and carriage shops doing good
business. Good stable lfor three head of
horses, carriage house attached. with a
good sized lot to each building with
fruit and shade trees. Buildings in good
repair having been ,remodeled within the
last few years. Shops would be suitable
for most fanny kind Of business as thty
have room and solid foundations. VIII
be sold on easy terms.
extra tine family horse seven years old,
coal black with fine style, sound and
quiet and a good road horse. Also at
same time will sell my entire stock of 16
new finished wagons consis ting Of high
grade buggtes, surries no top run .a-bouts
steel tires. Several business wagons, also
several sets Of new eharness, nickel and
rubber mounted. 10 secondhand wagons
In good repair, 4 sets of secondhand har-
ness. and several other articles not men,
toned. Terms at sale. For further par
ticulars call on or address the undersigu-
ed JAMES II. POLK
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