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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ADMIRAL.
He Will Give Out Nothing Definite For
Publication.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, April admiral Dewey
tonight expressed himself as very much
gratifed over the manner in which his
announcements to be a candidate for the
Presidency has been received by his
friends.
"Why is 1t, Admiral Dewey, that you
have decided to become candidate Tor
the Presidency" he was asked.
"My determination to aspire TO 1t, he
said. was Influenced by many friends
who have written letters suggesting that
! should be a candidate. These communl-
cations have come from all over the
country, some from New York, large
number from the South and some from
the Pacific coast. Since the announcement
was made | have received a number OF
telegrams from my friends commencing
the action | have taken and promising
me their support. These are the con-
siderations which have urged me to
change my mind from the original state
ment I made on my return from Manila
that | would not be a candidate for the
office.
Platforms for parties, Dewey believes
are not made by candidates for the high
office of President. The Admiral dweliA
with much pleasure and qualification on
the warmth of the receptions that he has
everywhere received in his various trips
throughout the country. including the
South particularly, and on numerous per-
sonal declarations that the people wanted
him for President.
Much comment has been INDUCED III
today by the public as to which OF the
great political parties the Admiral win
ally himself with and from whom he eX-
poets to receive the nomination for the
Presidency. To those who have talked
with him privately on the subject and
who are fully acquainted with his views,
ii is evident that he does not expect
a nomination TO come from the Repubi-
can party.
The Admiral, his friends say. has very
decided views on the question OF eXpan-
sion on that ot tariff for Porto Rico
and others of great public interest but
declined politely tonight to indicate them
on the plea that this Is not the proper
time for that.
What will your platform be-" next to
that as to which party he expected to be
identified with, probably was the most
frequent question put to the Admiral by
his inquirers today.
The Admiral however was non commit
tai and in a good-natured way declined to
make known his views at this time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
METHoDIsTs IN CONVENTION.
l06th Meeting Of the Baltimore Annual Con-
ference M E. Church South,
(By the Associated prrss. J

Washington, April THE first bust
ness session Of the cne hundred ana
sixth meeting OF the Baltimore Annual
Conference NJ. e. Church South was
called to order this morning. Bishop
Gambler presided Rev. James Il. Arm
strong was unanimously reelected secre-
tary with the privilege of nominating his
assistant. He chose f. V. Regestor, G.. r.
Tyler, A. r. Martin. A. p. Stump. IA. S.
Coe and w NJ Waters. The report OF
the book agents fer the publishing house
at Nashville were read as were also the
reports OF Rev. James Atkins, ID. d., sun
day; school editcr Doctors W. X. Lom-
buth and J. II. Pritchett. missionary sec
retariee' Rev. p II. Whisner, correspond
ing secretary of church extension; Rev.
II. NJ. DuBcse, Secretary Epworth League
and Rev. G. w. Walker, President OF the
Paine and Lane Institutes. The remand
er of the morning was taken up with the
naming of committees. the members Of
the following committees being chosen:
Memoirs, Publishing interests, Confer
ence Relations, Admissions, Temperance.
Bible Cause. District Conference Rec
ords. Collections. Public Worship, Con-
ference Minutes, Place Of Conference and
Railroad Transportation. During the
morning Revs. G. w. Ray and J. II. Amiss,
OF the Virginia Conference, were intro
duced by Bishop Gambler.
The afternoon was devoted TO meetings
of the working committees announced
earlier in the day. Tonight Rev. Fl. NJ.
DuBose, of the Epworth League, delivered
an address to young people on the work
Of that organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
THE MISSOURI ELECTIONS.
Party Lines Not Drawn in Number of the
Cities.

ST. Louis. Me-, April 4.--In the mu-
nicipal elections which were held
throughout the State yesterday, except in
ST. Louis. party lines were not drawn in
a number of the towns and cities.
At Dixon the poor mans ticket" de-
feated the "rich mans ticket" Shelby
Vile, the home of Congressman Lloyd,
Democrat, was carried by the Republi-
cans, as was Lebanon. which was the
home of the late Congressman Bland
According to the latest returns Repub-
licans were victorious in the following
cities:
St Joseph. Sedalia, Carthage Mans
field, Stanberry, Pacific, Oregon, Humans
VILE. Unionville, Warrensburg, Macon,
Greenfield, West Plains, Bethany. Wells
Vile. Boonville, Hamilton. Excelsior
Springs, Brookfield, Carrollton, Sullivan,
Lebanon, Poplar Bluff and Cape Girar-
deau.
The Democrats carried independence,
Springfield Marshall. Fulton, Troy, Mexi-
co, Center, Appleton City, La Plata, Clin-
ton, Shebina, Dewitt Ironton, Golden
City, Centralia, Nevada, Gallatin and
Lancaster
In East St. Louis, ILL.,, the citizens
ticket was elected over that of the Demo-
Gratis.
THE VICTORY IN KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Mo. April 4.-Full returns
and auditor general.
from the election in this city give James
A. Reed, Democrat for mayor a majority
Of 2,127 over p. S. Brown, Jr., Republican
The Democrats elected their entire ticket
except five members of the lower house
Two years ago the Republicans car
red the city by 1,139 majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
Leads all North Carolina Daiesim News and Circulation

contest is between Mckinley md Bryan,
and l believe Bryan will be elecrad
Representative Crawford said that
Dewey has no possible chance for the
nomination. His name will not be con
sidcred by the Democrats or the Repub-
licans.'
Representative Atwater: Dewey is in
at the eleventh hour; he is too late and
he will not be considered by the Demo
Gratis or the Republicans as Presidential
possibility"
Representative Small: Dewey has
made his reputation as a naval officer. hrt
he is not q politician. His candidacy
will not be seriously considered by either
the Democrats or Republicans.
The Republican members are much eS'
ercised by Admiral Dewey's announce.
ment for they construe it to mean tha; Jh'
Admiral is opposed TO MeN'niey's Ie
nomination aid election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
WARRANT OF REMOVAL REFUSED.
Judge Brown Orders the Gaynors and Greene
Discharged.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, April 4.-Judge Brown, of
the United States District Court has re-
fused a warrant of removal applied for
in the case of Captain Carter's contrac-
tors, B. ID. Greene. j. f. Gaynor, e. II.
Gaynor and w. #. Gaynor, indicted in
Savannah. He ordered the discharge of
the prisoners without prejudice to further
proceedings.
The grounds for the refusal were the
absence of sufficient testimony as to the
guilt of the accused. The decision says
in part:
There is no allegation anywhere in the
indictment that the work and materials
supplied, and the bills presented, Were
not strictly according to contract, that
the prices claimed or allowed were exor-
bitant, that improper work was passed or
improper substitution made, nor are there
any facts showing actual fraud or that the
Government was being defrauded of dol
lor. Even If no fuller statement on these
points is essential as matter of pleading
it is Indispensable as evidence of proba-
bic cause of guilt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
DEMOCRATS WILL NOT NOMINATE HIM.
Thus Declares Hon. James G. Dudley of Ad-
miral Dewey.
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, Texas. April 4.--Hon. James G..
Dudley, OF this city, Texas member of
the National Democratic Executive COM
mite, in answer to a telegram asking
his opinion in regard TO Admiral Dewey's
candidacy for the President replied as
follows:
Admiral Dewey will not be nominated
by the Democratic party The lesson
learned by the nomination of Horace
Greeley is still remembered. Nor do I
believe that he will be nominated by the
Republican party. This is no time for
military or naval heroes. General Scott s
race for the Presidency might be con-
suited with some profit. II Bryan cannot
beat Mckinley this year he cannot be
beaten for the Presidency.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
RIGHT GIVEN ENGLAND BY TREATIES.
Portugal Explains Transport of British Troops
Across Her Territory.
(By the Associated Press

Lisbon, April 4.-The question of
the transport of British troops across
Portuguese territory from Beira. Por-
tuguese East Africa. into Rhodesia.
having been brought up in the Cham
ber of Deputies, the Minister of For
ejgn Affairs, Senior Beirao made the
following statement:
THE transport of British soldiers
by railroad from Beira to Umtali was
requested by Great Britain and con-
scnted to by Portugal because the
British Government thereby only ex-
ercised right recognized in the
treaties between the two countries.
The outbreak of war has not abrogat-
ed these treaties which were conclud-
ed and signed prior to the war by
Portugal in spirit Of loyalty
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05

have informed the Transvaal of this
resolution.
Portugal has Loyalty adhered to
its duties and neutrality, and its reso-
lutions have been communicated TO all
interested parties.
ROBERTS LINE THREATENED.
Sprinfontein, Orange Free State,
Tuesday. April 3.-Owing to informa-
ton that the Beers are lowering in
the neighborhood of the railroad run
ming from this place to bIoemfontein,
General Gatacre is preparing to take
vigorous measures to cope with any
attempt to cut off Lord Roberts line
of communication at that point.
QUIET AT BLOEMFONTEIN.
Bloemfontein. Monday, April q
General Colville's division and
French's cavalry have returned here.
Everything is quiet.
GERMAN CONSUL.
Berlin, April 4-The Schlesische
Zeitung reports that Herr Malcomess,
German Consul in East London, Cape
Town, has been grossly insulted by a
mob which burned him in effigy.
The Berliner Tageblatt, which re-
produces the announcement says:
''If this news should prove to be
true, it will be interesting to watch
the German Foreign Office take ac-
ton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
THE COUNTY CONVENTIONS.
Lincoln May be Counted on as Solid Fer the
Amendment

Especial to The News and Observer)
Monroe. n. c., April AT the noon
hour today Hon. G. L. Childs called to
order the County Democratic Convention,
at Lincolnton, and Major W. A. Graham
was made permanent chairman. The
meeting was short but full of life. Fiji
teen delegates were appointed to the
State and Senatorial Convention each
In private conversation, Major Gra-
ham said: I'VE go TO the State Con-
yention uninstructed, but there is unan-
nifty. and / think oud minds are pretty
well made up. You may safely count Lin
coin solid for the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
DAMON AND PYTHIAs IN BERTIE.
Republicans and Populists Hold Conventions
Federal Office Holders Busy.
(special 70 News and lobserver.l

Especial to News and ,Observer.)
Windsor, n. c., April 1.-THE Populist
and Republican conventions met here to-
day. They appointed delegates and ad-
journed. NJ. L. Wood, deputy collector,
was in charge of the Populist meeting. w.
L. King. store-keeper and gauger, arr
ranged the Republican program. Neither
party was in session longer than half an
hour. Tho leaders of both parties were
frequently seen in close consultation and
all appearances indicated a close under
standing. No speeches were made and the
cut and dried programs went through
without hitch. The Republican dele
gates with one or two exceptions are all
Federal office holders. Duncans revenue
force did full days work today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
DEWEY HAS SPOKEN TOO LATE.
Neither Republicans Nor Democrats Can Now
Take Him Seriously.
Special to News and observer.)

Washington, D. c.. April i.-Today the
talk among( the Senator's and Represen-
tatives is Admiral Dewey's interview in
which he Says he is a candidate for Pres
ident The New York papers made poll
Of The House. The consensus Of opinion
is that Dewey is too late in entering the
field.
Representative Kluttz in RESPONSE ~ d
question Said. II cannot take Dewey Sc
riously NJ, Presidential possibility. nor
can the American teople 1aho him Sc
riously. M one knows how he stands
OH any Important public Question. The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
PREsBYTERIAN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
Plans For $50, 900 Building Accepted by the
Trustees
Especial to News and observer.)

Charlotte, n. c., April AFTER two
days of labor the Committee of Trustees
of the Presbyterian College for Women
accepted plans for $4,000 college build
ing. Hayden Wheeler & Scheuend. the
Charlotte architects, were the successful
bidders The building will be T-shaped,
having frontage of 800 feet. The audi
torium of the college building will seat
500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
CASWELL.

Milton, y. c., April 4.-Caswell county
convention met at Yanceyville today to
appoint delegates to the State and Con-
grcssional conventions. Delegates to the
State convention were instructed for Ay-
cock for Governor and Cunningham tor
Lieutenant Governor. Delegates TO the
Congressional convention were instructed
Tor W. W. Kitchin. No other instructions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05

phosphate deal has just been closed
at Ocala, Fla. involving $S5, 900 cash
transaction, and the transfer of 1,640
acres Of land In Alachu county to the
Central Phosphate Company Of Tennes-
see
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
THE VICTORY IN KANSAS CIT
RHODE ISLAND GOES REPUBLICAN.
The State Ticket Elected by About 10000
Majority.
(By The Associated Press.)

Providence. r. l.. April 4.-Returns
from SO election districts indicate that
Gregory. and the entire State Republican
ticket is elected by about 10000 majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05
THE END is NOT YET.

Savannah, Ga, April 1.-THE decision of
Judge Brown in the case of Greene, Gay
nCrs, ct al, was received with something
like CONSERVATION in Federal court circles
here.
When asked if a new indictment would
be brought, Mr.. Erwin said he could not
say. but he would say that the matter
would not be allowed to rest at it is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05

Love at first sight is all right, but
what girl wants is a man who will
love her every time he sees her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-05

When two men argue each usually
thinks the other is q fool
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
Special Correspondence

train, makes things very disa greeable,
especially as regards the mail. Those
who have been ic the habit of
receiving their daily papers
feel the change and Inconvenience worse
Than the ranchers do, and it is sincere
ly hoped that some of the prosperity
which is so general through the
United States will soon reach this sec
tion OF the country, and cause the
railway company to again put on the
Sunday train to accommodate the in
creased business.
Oscar Sherrod died here last Sunday
morning from the grip which resulted
in congestion of the brain. The re-
mains were shipped to Bellville, Tex,
where his parents reside. He was %
years of age, and up to Saturday night
was in an apparently perfect state OF
health
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
OTIS, N. M.
A Model Stock alton
Watershed ACreage-The
Vineyard Farm-The Range
COnVdIeSCent

Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
OTIS, N. M. Feb. lion the Bolles
farm permanent Improvements are un-
der way with view to making it 8
model farm. The owners are seeding
200 acres in new alfalfa. They have
received a car of fine blooded stock
from COlorado-fast horses for driving
teams.
Mr.. Mcintosh, the emigration agent
for the entire valley, has left for Den
yer and Colorado Springs.
TIE Vineyard stock farm received
lis head of Hereford calves this week.
The owners are stocking up with fine
cattle and making many improve
ments.
Miss B. M. Demerest ia now con-
vslesciug after q five weeks seige of
pneumonia.
Mrs. Demerest is down with the
grippe.
Mr.. Geotz is getting the beet acreage
for the coming year. An increase of
acreage is expected.
Ditch cleaning is being pushed so
that by March LIST water will be turned
in again.
The range Is getting in better condi.
ton and stock doing we'll. There has
been no loss this season and water is
plentiful. Stock men are happy.
Flowing Is the work that is being
pushed here now.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
FLORENCE. ARIZ.
Florence Hote1-The San Carlos
Dam.

Special Correspondence of the HERALD.
FLORENCE, Ariz.. Feb. u.-Hon.
Peralta Reavis is in town.
The Ray mine is entirely shut down
and freight team laid off. 1t is said
that the English owners fad difficulty
in raising money on account of the
war in South Africa. It Is believed that
the shut down is only temporary.
Florence hosel was sold under ex-
ecution and bid in at S2250 by DR.. q.
jackson, of Detroit, Mich.
Rev. 1. T. Whittemore, who was in
strumeptal in getting the appropria-
tion of $40, 600, goes TO Washington this
week to aid in securing the passage of
the Wilson bill for the construction OF
the San Carlos dam in the ella river
He IL we'll posted on the Indian ques
ton, and tireless, persistent and en-
thusiastic. No better man can be
sent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
WEATHERFORD, TEX.
a Preachers Little DAUGHTER. Loses
d Political Activity
Fires, Taxes And Minor Mat

Special Correspondence of the HERALD
WEATHERFORD, Tex, Feb. r.
Emma the 12-year old daughter of Rev.
T. w. Cannon, met with painful &C
cident Friday. While passing though
doorway her foot slipped throwing
her to the floor. In the fail she threw
her hand up to grasp the door when
q ring on her finger caught on a nail
tearing the flesh and ligamsnts away
to the bone. Saturday the finger had
to be amputsted.
The Weatherford bar met Saturday
and passed resolutions endorsing Judge
l. w. Stephens for judge of the civil
court OF appeals, Judge Stephens Is
court.
The democratic executive committee
of this county at their meeting Satur-
day selected March 81 for holding
county primaries.
w. G. Forbes, chairman of the re-
pu blican executive committee, has cal
| led a delegated convention of the re-
February 18th to elect delegates to
the state and congressional conven-
ton.
At the populist congressional con-
vention held in Dublin Tuesday, Dr..
}. r. Mackenzie, of this city, was
elected delegate to the national con-
vention.
Our fire boys were called out four
times in one afternoon last week, the
| 6rst time to 1. N. Franklin's residence,
where, after dispensing twice they
| were called back q second and third
time. The house was saved, but the
furniture was badly damaged. The
other fire was D. NJ. Hart & Cos.
warehouse containing hay. Both fires
are supposed to be the work of an 10
! and placed in jail Monday charged
with arson.
County Tax Collector Boone reports
| fewer tax delinquents this year than
| last.
| ials for the last six months and So for
1899.
j. M. Winston returned yesterday
with the remains of his mother. She
was visiting in Kentucky where she
died last week.
Judge A. J. Hood died at his home
near Aledo in this county February
3rd at the age of 80 years. he was
Judge of this judicial district for 10
years and one of the Oldest lawyers of
the Weatherford bar.
Mrs. M. E. Eddleman went to Ell
Paso Monday in response to q telegram
announcing the death of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Ross, of that place.
Ex-Mayor Geo. P. Levy and family
have gone to Monterey, Mexico, for q
few weeks.
Mrs. Ethel Phillips. of Midland, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
| Nj. jackson here.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14

through her cheek and Inflicted an
ugly wound.
A company with $50, coo capital has
been organized at Corsicsna for the
manufacture of a lfquefied gas retort,
o contrivance to be used in cooking
stoves, the gas being liquefied from
Corsicana oil.
A woman In male attire gave the DO
lice lively chase at Sherman few
nights ago and finally managed to
elude them. The officers are somewhat
at a loss to understand what the mas
querAding meant.
AS the outcome of quarrel over the
possession OF some ,peanuts Beulah
Vandyke, colored, 10 years old, was
shot and instantly killed at Corsicana
by her 16-year-old brother, Seth, the
weapon used being pistol.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
Neighbour
hood Notes
Texas.

Texas.
A. B. Robertson of Colorado City
sold his residence and three SECTIONS of
land two miles west of that city to F..
E. Mckenzie for SIS, 900, taking in the
t. ade Mr.. McKenzie's residence in
town.
Herbert Reed was killed at the mill
of his father, @. M. Reed, at Ander.
sonville, Delta county. HE hand was
caught in the betting and he was car
ried around the wheel until beaten to
death. His back and limb s we're brok-
en-.
Baby Smith of Hillsboro, years old,
was painfully hurt in q peculiar man
ner. She was playing on the gallery
with lead pencil in her mouth and
losing her balance fell to the ground,
four feet below. The pencil pierced
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-14
New Mexico

The territorial convention will meet
at Socorro on st. Patrick's day.
Furnished rooms and dwelling houses
are in great demand in SocorrO.
Drilling of the Farmin gton oil we'll
has been started in San Juan county.
The Grant cour ty democratic CEN
trail committee held q meeting at Sill
yer City.
Rev. w. A. Shelton, OF Dougherty,
1. T., has been chosen as pastor of the
Methodist church at San Marcial.
Several telephone companies are in
vestigating the possibilities of q tele-
phone line from Roswell to White
Oaks.
E r. Slack and family left La Luz
for Fort Thomas, OKLA. They will
make the trip OF 500 miles in two wa
gOus.
Not content with being the Oldest
city in the United States, Santa Fee liz
now claiming to be older than Egypt
or China
For $500 consideration Felix A. Carl
son has purchased of Nellie Crowder
40-acre ranch south of the town of
Pennington.
The committee appointed to organize
a Farmers institute society in San
Juan county met in Aztec and decided
to form society.
The Old Abe Co. mine haul their
coal three miles at cost of 81 rs per
ton and deliver to the bins in White
Oaks for 50. rs per ton.
Perry Call, of San Marcial, deputy
great incOhOnee, went to AlsmogOrdo
and instituted new tribe of Red Men
| with over fifty members.
Considerable talk Is heard on the
streets concerning the bill which it is
hoped Will become law, for the con-
firmatiOn of the Albuq uerque grant.
The Aztec board of immigration is
receiving scores of letters from people
anxious to learn of the resources and
advantages of the San Juan valley.
Senator John j. Ingalls, writes
friends that his health is constantly
improving and that he finds the peo-
pie of New Mexico as delightful as the
climate.
The commissioners of Socorro coun-
ty will receive bids up to and including
the 9Th day of February. 1900, for the
sum of $3.50, 900 Of refunding bonds of
| the county.
San Juan county offers the best field
| for investments in the west, says the
! Index. Good lands under ditch at %
and $40 an acre constitute bargains
which will not long await purchaser.
More than ordinary activity is re-
ported in all the mining camps of the
territory. Everyt thing at present in
dicates that the miners of New Mexico
are going to have pretty good share
of prosperity on their own account.