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HAPPENINGS
THROUGHOUT
THE STATE
FISHERMEN AFTER FIERCE
FIGHT BEAT OFF
OYSTER PIRATES
Reports From Tangier Island State
That Bloody Battle Has Been
Fought There.

Fought There.
Seaford, Del, April 13.-Reports re-
ceived from Tangier Island. Md, state
that boodv battle has been fought be-
tween fishermen If Tangier Island and
oyster pirates of Taylors Island, near
by. Taylor's Island is small place, and
was formerly inhabited until the open
ing of the oyster season when band OF
oyster pirates took up their abode there.
These pirates gave the Tangier Island
fishermen great trouble by dredging on
their grounds at night. To add to the
insult they sent the fishermen notice a
few days ago to leave the island, as they
would be fired upon.
1t is stated that the pirates carried out
their threat and that when out in their
fish boats the Tangier fishermen were at
tackled by them.
But scant details of the fight have yet
been secured, but it is believed to have
proved disastrous one for the pirates,
as they soon fled from the volleys of the
fishermen. Two of their number were
seen to to fall overheard, and it is be-
lieved that they were left IN the excite
ment. Several of the fishermen were
wounded in he fight, and one may die
The pirate band was pursued unit
Taylor's Island was reached, when they
beached their boats and took to thu
woods.
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WOULD SUIT OLD FOGIES.

From the Daily Republican OF yesterday.
Some men imagine that the Republi-
can party should be run on the Sunday
school plan. That might do for some old
fogies and morAl reformers, but the two
do not mix. 1t would not hurt if some
of the ten commandments were carried
out in the organization Of conventions
and other bodies that go to make up the
party machinery. But from the internal
eruptions in the party, there will have to
be some pacifying methods used TO gel
all Republicans to pull together at tile
coming Presidential election.
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Emigrants From Poland.

At precisely II o'clock last night two
Polish men and one woman of the same
nationality, with their baggage, having
inst arrived from Poland, appeared at
the police station for the purpose Of find
ing friends living in Wilmington. They
had the address with them and as the
patrol wagon was at the station deliver
ing drunk, Sergeant Durnev placed the
Poles in il and sent them to their desti-
nation. They were welcomed in their
own la 1guage.
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watch the bills presented and allow
ances, as they would their own private
affairs The mai ,rity are fortunate again
in having law that compels the col
lectors to make full settlements annual
ly, before they can be reappointed;;
which causes taxes to be collected
prompt, and tfe treasury is not dis.
credited. We believe the condition OF
Kent couty finances is entirely due to the
watchfulness of the Union Republican
minority within the past two years.
Whv the payment of $2l 900 indebted,
ness in that time, as against the annual
increase OF debt each year previous, II
their supervision is not the true cause?
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BETTER ROADS IN DELAWARE

From the Milford Chronicle Of yesterday
In ali parts OF Delaware the, need oil
better roads is pl in to all, and we be-
lieve the people are favorable to a re-
form in our present method of road re-
pairing, and are only awaiting the pres.
entation of general plan which Will
bring about system that will give per-
manent roads for money ex ended. The
question Of good roads will not down; 1t
has come to stay, and the next Leglsia-
ture must evolve way to bring about
better results from the thousands OF dol
lars expended annually in Delaware for
road repaiis-which at best are only
temporary.
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KENT COUNTY'SFLOATINGDE DEBT
From M Milford chronicle Of yesterday.

From the Milford Chronicle OF yesterday.
In two years past Kent county has
paid $2l 900 OF its tiostlng debt. Why
has this pleasing situation C me about;
when, in the previous five years the
fl ,ating debt oi Kent connty was in
creased from ABOUT $40 600 to iearly S30,-
600 making a total rndebtedn, SIS of S70,-
100 for the present Lew Court to face.
One ofthe M ST potent factors has been
the minority M -mbershIp Of IL at body,
Who are practical business men and who
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THIS is A SURE THING.

From the Dover Index OF yesterday.
Chicken coops should be sale from en-
croachment in Kent county for the heAC
two or three weeks. Court meets on the
23rd Of this month.
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Open Ready to sell
you a new Spring
7 onieht suit, overcoat,
h a t, shoes OF
Until some furnish
ings. No trouble
u o'clock about the quail
ity, about the
style or price. You save
time and annoyance by
knowing that they are all
right in coming here. Every
department crowded with
latest ard best styles for
your selection. New Spring
overcoats, IS to $40, for
men; So to $40, for boys and
little boys. Suits for men,
$5 to $25; young men, IS to
Sis; boys, s.. so to $40;
little boys, 81 to 80. Some
big bargains in little boys
suits, sizes 3 to I years, that
we want to close out. More
new special 5o-cent neck
wear just in. See It III the
window.
Open Tuesday and Sat
u1day evenings.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS
Clothing, Sixth
Hats, and Market
Shoes. Wilmington
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
UNDER THE THUMB OF THE mANDARINs
They Fear Western Influence and Urge the
Dowager TO Extremities.

Copyright 1900, by Associated Press)
Paris June l6. News OF fighting be-
tween the European troops and the Box
ers has enhanced the interest in the sit
uation in China which Is forming the
leading feature Of all the newspapers.
The diplomatic world is naturally very
much stirred and principally owing to the
contradictory reports regarding the at
titude taken by the Empress DOwager.
Even the japanese and the Chinese Lee
cations appear doubtful as TO the eX
act condition of affairs. At the Chinese
Legation considerable uneasiness pre-
walls. The explanation given by the of
fcals there is that the Boxers are
simply outlaws who receive no counten
ance from the Government and are Ill
treating their own eountrymen as we'll
as foreigners. Members of the legation
whose constant intercourse with Euro
peans has brought them more into line
with the Western ideas admit guardedly
that the general situation in China Is
hardly satisfactory and that there Is
room there for beneficial reforms, but
they are far from pleased at the recent
developments which have given Rus
STA an opportunity to play what will prob
ABLY eventually become pleuOtlludllHS
part In the much feared European inter
veution man who is entitled to speak
with authority On Chinese matters NJ.
Gabrielle la Marie, for eight years French
Minister at Pekin. expresses a pessimistic
feeling regarding the extension OF the
antiforegn movement. For Europeans,
says M. La Marie, the present crisis is
the gravest that has yet occurred. It
he
at the present moment is entirely under
the influence OF a powerful coalition
comprising all the influential mandarins
at court, who feel that their former ON
impotence has been shaken by the inva-
sion of the products OF Western science,
such as the telegraph and railroad. This
coalition has frightened the Empress by
dwelling on the Importance of the conces-
sions made to foreigners as threatening
the integrity of the Empire The pres
ent movement Is a veritable crusade
against Western civilization In which the
Dowager Empress is an accomplice. The
Boxers are the tool which is being used
against foreigners-to be rcpudiated
should matters not result as IL is hoced
they will. The return Of the Dowager
Empress and court to Pekin from the
summer palace signifies that the Empress
and her court are afraid the Boxers VIII
turn against them when they find them
selves abandoned by the Empress"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
A FIELD DAY AT VALLEY FORGE.
Washington's Camping Ground May be Made
National Park.
(By the Associated Pre- IS. J

Valley Forge. Pa. June 1.-THE first
step in the movement that II is expected
will eliminate in the requirement of
Washington's camping ground at this
place by the Government for national
park was taken today in the form Of a
field day"
Governor Stone reviewed the First bril-
gade, Pennsylvania National Guard On
the stand with him were some of the de-
scendants of the men famous In revolu-
tionary annals Among them were Gen
eral Lafayette Washington, grand
nephew Of General Washington and VIII
liam Wayne a descendent of Mad An
thony Wayne.
Numerous patriotic organizations were
represented.
The orator of the day was Congressman
Watson, Of Indiana.
Letters favoring the park were read
from President Mckinley and Senators
Bcvcridge Of Indiana, and Daniel, of Vir-
ginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Fanny Davenport's Widower WEEDS.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, June 1G,-William
Melbourne Mcdowell, widower OF the late
Fanny davenport, was married here yes
terday TO Miss Wilhclmina Maria Wilton
The couple drove UP to the police head
quarters in a closed carriage about 2
o'clock in the afternoon and the actor
asked the chief of police to give him
the services of a magistrate for a few
minutes.
What do you want with magis-
trate?" the chief asked.
WANT to get spliced. replied the actor.
lie was told that il would be necessary
under the laws Of Virginia to call in a
minister. Rev J. Francis Ribble, Of St.
Paul's Episcopal church was summoned
and performed the ceremony. sh
The chief being struck with the infor-
mality of the affair, questioned the actor:
when n woman is determined to get
married" said Mr.. Mcdowell. she gets
married. That's all there Is to this
affair"
The new Mrs. Mcdowell gave her age as
q and her place OF residence as Balti-
more.
The actor is 81 years old according to
the marriage license.
The couple took the first boat for Bal
timore after the ceremony.
married five times.
To the minister he said that this was
his third marriage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
WORK OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
All Contests Disposed Of Except These From
Alabama.

Philadelphia, June 16.-The Republican
National committe today disposed Of all
the contests over seats in tho National
convention except those from the State
of Alabama.
The Alabama case has been revived
upon an agreement between the two rae
TORS TO divide the delegation by the
elimination OF contrasting delegates and
this work will be completed at meeting
of the committee to be held next Mon
day.
other contests disposed Of during the
day were tf-se covering the State OF
Texas and several Of the districts OF that
state as we'll as the Norfolk district in
Virginia and Committeeman Jim Hills
old district in Mississippi. In Hills dis
trict one delegate of each faction was
seated. while in the Virginia district for
mer Congressman Bowden carried off the
honors in opposition to John $. Wise,
the Bowden delegates being seated.
The Republican National Committee
began business by taking IN the contest
from the Norfolk. Va. district In this
district ex- Congressman George w Bow
den and William S. Holland claim to be
the regular delegates, while this honor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Tickets For Kansas City.
(By the Associated Press. J


Kansas City. MO, June &c. A. Walsh
secretary of the Democratic National
committee left tonight for Chicago to
complete some unfinished work in the
headquarters there before opening his
permanent headquarters in Kansas City
Mr.. Walsh will return to Kansas City
on the twentieth.
II developed today that considerable
friction was displayed in yesterdays
meeting of the subcommittee when the
local managers requested $500 admission
tickets for Kansas City Senate James
K. Jones. Chairman of the National com
mittee said that he did not think Kan
sas, took the same view. Kansas citizens
honor of securing the convention, he
thought. should be sufficient. j. G. John
son, National committeeman from Kan
sas took the same view. Kansas citizens
then entered q vigorous protest Finally
as a compromise the subcommittee Of
fered the Kansas City committee 800 tick
cts. This was Immediately declined.
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Award to Post-Glover Company.
CBy the Associated Press)


Washington, June 1.-THE State De-
partment has just received the award
Of the arbitrator, General T.. p. Alexan-
der, Of Savannah in the case Of the Post
Glover Company. OF Cincinnati. and Orr
and Laubcnheimer, Of New Orleans,
against the Nicaraguan Government FOR
damages sustained by them at Bluefielda
in the revolution Of 1894. Orr and Lau-
benhcimer claimed 900 damages be-
cause the Nicaragua Government COM
mandcGred some or their steam launches
and lighters loaded with bananas The
arbitrator awards them damages to the
extent Of $1,000
The Post Glover Company claimed dam
ages TO the amount of 81 ,402 on account
Of the seizure by the Nicaragua Govern
mcnt of certain electric construction ma
terial belonging TO the company. The
arbitrator awarded them the full amount
OF the claim.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
BUTLER COLOR BLIND
Laments Over a MuIatto Kid
Thinking He's White.
The Amendment DISTINGUISHES This Child, He
Says You Caught MuIa)to, Senator,
Some One Replies.
Especial to News and obaerver)

Morganton, N. c., June ia small
Republican convention here today nomi-
mated Collector Holly Burton for the
House and left two places, sheriff and
register for the so-called Populsts.
Linney made a foul speech, disgusting
even white Republicans. Butler followed
with o tissue OF MISREPRESENTATION such
aa that McEnery thinks the amend
mint unconstitutional. His speech
was applauded by the negroes.
To illustrate the mournful fact that the
year old boys would be DISTINGUISHED
in ten years, he caught a child Of fair com
plexon wearing a White Supremacy but
ton in his arms and stood him on Ia
bic.
After he had lamented over his pet for
ten minutes, n white Democrat called
out, "You have caught a mulatto," anu
It was true. Butler collapsed. Where 10
Jennett2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Cotton Seed Crushers Associat ion.
lRy the Associated Press.l

Norfolk Va, June 1.-THE tenth an
nual convention Of the Interstate Cot
ton Seed Crushers Association closed
this morning at Old Point Comfort. The
Association chose New Orleans as the
next place Of meetins and the time be-
tween May 10th and 18th. The exact
dates will be decided on by the executive
committee.
At II O'Clock this morning the members
Of the Association were received aboard
the steamer Louisville, of the Southern
railway. as the guests Of that company
ana enjoyed a trip around Norfolk har-
Dor to Norfolk, the Navy Yard and other
points of interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
BOTHA's ARMY RETIREs.
Baden Powell Occupies Rustonburg Over One
Thousand Stand of Arms Surrendered.
(By the Associated Press }

London. June 1G-1:45 p. m.)-The
War Office has received the following
message from Lord Robcrta:~
pretoria, June 16th-R ustenburg was
occupied yesterday by Baden Powell. A
column starts from this place tomorrow TO
meet Baden Powell and repair the tele-
graph between Pretoria and Rustenburg.
Hunter is moving from Potieheftsroom.
His advance brigade expects to reach
Johannesburg June 18th.
Butler, l hope, is at Standerton.
Heidelburg will be occupied from this
place shortly and then the Orange River
Colony will be completely cut off from
the Transyaal.
Baden Powell reports that the dis
trict through which he passed is settling
down satisfactorily. Over one thousand
stand Of arms were surrendered and
Hans EIoff and Peit Kruger, son of the
President, were to make submission yes
terday having been previously disarmed
on their farms.
"Botha's army has retired and is be-
iieved to be at Middleburg. His rear
guard was surprised and entirely routed
by Ian Hamiton's mounted infantry
The War Office has received the fol-
lowing from General Butler:
'Laings' Mex, June 18th (Friday)-Now
that Natal is clear Of the enemy | wish
to call attention TO the dsgraceful way in
which private property was treated in
the part of the colony they occupied.
Their wilful and needless damage is
visible everywhere and houses when not
completely wrecked. have been desc
Grated with filthy ingenuity. That this
has been done with the consent of the
leaders is proved by the fact that while
in Charlestown every house was wrecked;
in Volksrust, two miles off, but in the
Transyaal every house was intact
AN ATTACK ON FICKsBURG.
London, June Sunday There is
no news reported from the seat of war
in South Africa, where the British forces
are continuing TO clear off the Beers on
their front or holding in check or dis
persng those threatening the rear a
Schopernok. General Rundle's line at
Senekal and Ficksburg is now almost in
vulnerable. The Beers attacked Ficks-
burg this morning but were driven off.
President Steyn. of the Orange Free
state, is still trying to encourage the
Beers. General Dewet is trekking north
Of Bloemiontein.
In an attack on the railway pioneers
near Zand River today the Beers were
driven of, but Major Seymour, command
ing The pioneers, was killed. He was On
American and was formerly employed liz
the Rand
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER SUNDAY MORNING. JUNE IT, 1900

relations between senator Hanna ana Sen
ator Plat, all serve TO turn attention
to New York OF course there is no real
breach between Hanna and Plat; only
perhaps little soreness exists. The
New York Senator does not want inter
ference in New York by the Chairman Of
the Republican National Committee
When Bliss was first put forward for the
second place it was well known that he
was backed by Hanna. Bliss has never
been a favorite with Platt and that was
the beginning There is yet a lingering
belief that If New York would come
soldly forward for Bliss he could be in
duced to accept This, however, is not
likely and the belief is general that Platt
stands in the way. The illusions which
Hanna has made to Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff form another source of irrita-
ton and probably the manner in which
the Ohio Senator received the announce
ment Of ODell's candidacy contributed
to the unpleasant feeling already engcn-
dered between the two leaders.
THE LEADERS TO CONFER.
Philadelphia, June 16.-Several import
ant conferences are expected to occur
tomorrow during a trip which has been
planned for number Of the most promi
nent leaders now here. At 10:45 n. III. a
special train will carry Senators Hanna
Foraker, Fairbanks and others Of the
party to Haverford, the home of Clement
M. Griscom. From there the party will
go TO Valley Forge for dinner at the
summer home of President Cassett.
Later they will return to Haver-
ford, where the latter part of the
day will be spent. Although the trip is
planned as an auting, to get away from
the excitement Of the city, it is likely to
develop into a conference of considerable
Importance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
UPRISING IN GAMBIA COLONY.
Two British Commissioners Are Killed by the
Natives
an the Associated Press. J

Bathurst, Gambia Colony, West Africa
June ia native rising has occurred in
the Gambia Colony and two British COM
missioners and six members of the po-
lice have been killed at Sannkandi, on the
south bank of the Gambia River, by
Mandigoes.
The party had gone to Sannkandi to set
tie question of local administration
when the Mandigoes suddenly attacked
and murdered them.
Mr.. Cecil Citwell, one of the murdered
commissioners, was formerly an official
in the Windward Islands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
YESTERDAY ON THE DIAMOND.
lRv lhe Assoclnted press.l

lBy lHc A6SoCldNcu lItSA'J
Philadelphia, June lG.-New York had
secured but Ave hits off Ortiz up to the
ninth inning when they made FIVE sue
cessive singles. for total of five runs.
Score:
New York ...,1 0 20 0 0 ! 0 0 4-G 10 Q
Philadelphia 30 0 / 3 0 I 0--5 . 10
Batteries: Carrick and Bowerman;
Orth and Mcfarland Umpire, Mmsie.
Time, 1;55.
pittsburg, June 1G.--Grecn was n big
factor In the game today. He spoiled
several three baggers by excellent work.
Attendance, 400. Score:
Pittsburg ......0 / % 0 0 0 ID IL 3
Chicago ........2 0 3 o 2 0 0 0-s ~ 2
Batteries: Tannehlll, Chesbro, Sehrlver
and OConnor; Killen and Chance. UNI
pire, Swartwood. Time, 2:l5.
Boston, June 1G.--Dineens lurid box
work in the eighth inning, coupled with
a single and cross home run gave Brook
Ign four runs and the game today. At
tendance, 1880. Score:
Boston .......0 0 0 0 3 I 2 0 0--G - 3
Brooklyn .......1 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 o. II 4
Batteries: Dinecn and Clark Nops and
Mcclure. Umpire, O'Day. Time, 800.
St Louis Mo, June 1G st. Louis tied
todays score In the ninth. Jones, who
took Powcll's place at this point was
wild and retired in favor of Hughey. The
latter was slaughtered and Cincinnati
won easily. Attendance, 1000. Score:
st. Louis - 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 3 0 0-3 II
Cincinnati 20 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Go Is ]
Batteries: Powell, Jones. EIughey and
Criger; Hahn and Peilz. Umpire Terry.
Time 3:17.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Price, Mccormick & Co.'S Affairs.
(By the Associated Presa.)

Now York, June ia schedule OF the
assets ana liabilities Of Price, McCor-
mick and Company will probably be
filed by Assignee Curtis the middle OF
next week
representative Of the assignee said
today that the examination Of the tirmo
books has all but been completed and
that only n few claims yet remain tQ
be sent in. 1t was unoffcially declared
that the liabilities vii probably be UNI
der the sum originally estimated-$13,-
600 COO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
The Italian Legislature Opens.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome, June 1G.--In the Senate today the
twenty-frst legislature was opened in
the presence Of King Humbert, Queen
Margaret the Duke of Aosta, the Duke
of Genoa, the Count of Turin and many
Senators and deputies. King Humbcrt
was warmly applauded during the reading
Of the speech from the throne.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Resignation of Premier Schreiner
CBy the Associated pressD

Paari Cape Colony June 1G.-At todays
meeting of the Afrikander Bond Congress
"a letter was read from the late Premier
w =. Schreiner, announcing his resigna-
ton and describing the causes Of the
differences between himself and his coll
leagues in the Cabinet which left no
other course open to him.
The Congress adopted a resolution eX-
pressing thanks to the Premier for his
services to the country but endorsing
the opposition Of the Bond members Of
Parliament to the measures supported
by Mr.. Schrciner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
Call For Bids For Supplying Armor.
(By The Associated Press

washington. June 1.-THE circular OF
the Navy Department calling for pro-
posals for supplying armor. requires bids
to be submitted August 10th next The
circular calls for $500 tons of class ~
armor, face hardened, of the best quality
and subject to balastic tests. 1t also
calls for $500 tons OF class 'B' armor of
about the present quality and OF LOO
tons CT lowest grade or class CO. armor.
not face hardened. No time limit for
deliveries is fixed in the circular, but
bidders are invited to submit PROPOSE
tons on the understanding that early
delivery will figure in the awards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-17
STRAINED BETWEEN pLArT AND HANNA
Plat Objects to Interference by the National
Chairman.
(By the Associated Press.)

PhiladelI hia. June 16.-During the day
the Vice Presidential question seemed to
resolve around New York. The position
CT the state. with four men available for
candidates. the feeling in some quarters
that political considerations should give
the second place on the ticket TO the En-
pire State and the somewhat strained