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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21
BOXES OF GOLD
Sent for Letter. About Grape-Nuts.

sent Tor AstierH ABOUT
$50 boxes Of gold and greenbacks will be sent
TO persons writing Interesting ano truthIuI lel-
tiers about the good that has been cone riiei
by the use Of Grape-&uts food. go
10 little boxes. each containing a $40 goIo
piece viii DC sent the 10 writer's OF the most In
terestinE letters
20 boxes each containing 50 gold piece 80 -
the 20 next most interesting wrt ed6 az baSt
greenback VIII 60 70 each Of the otO mex Dt -
a committee Of three 70 make decision anu 1IS
prizes sent on July .. 1900 .o,o.
Write plain sensible letters, giving oeIal4eo
facts Of III health caused from improper ~
and explain the Improvement, the gain IN
strength In weight or in brain power after using
GraDe-Nuts food. .,
II IL profound fact that most ais Of human
ity come from improper and non-nourlshlns
1000 such white bread not biscuit Bull 0H'
and knocked cereals, etc.
4 change 10 perfectly cooked, predigested 1000
Ike GraDe-Nuts scientifically made and con-
tanning exactly the elements nature requires TOT
building the delicate and wonderful cells OF bran
TO a well person. Food, good 1ood' ls nature
strongest weapon OF defence
Include IL letter the true names ana addresses
carefully written Of 20 persons, not very We'll
TO whom we can write regarding the 1000 cure
by Grape-Nuts.
Almost every one interested in pure food is
willing 10 have his her name appear IN the
papers for such help they may oner the hu-
man race request, however, 10 omit name
viii be respected. Try for Of the go prizes.
Every one has equal show. Don't write po-
etry, but just honest and interesting facts about
the good you have obtained from the pure food
Grape-Nuts II a man woman has found a
true way to get web and keep well, II should be
a pleasure 10 stretch a helping hand 10 hu-
manity by telling The factE
Write your name and address plainly on letter
and mail promptly 10 the Postum Cereal Co,
S-tA, Battle Creek, Mich. Prizes sent July 5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
4 POLICY OF NATIONAL
HONOR AND PROGRESS.
THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL
CONVENTION.
Observation-Disclosures
CONVENTION

REPUBLICANPAI2 YPRINCIPLES
President McT1inIey's Administration in
dOrsed.
Allegiance to the gold standard renewed,
steadfast opposition TO free coinage of
silver.
Conspiracfes and combinations 40 restrict
business condemned.
Policy of Protection and Reciprocity re-
affirmed.
More effective restriction of immiGra ito
of cheap labor favored.
American merchant marine to he encOur-
aged.
Gratitude to soldiers and sniIors expressed.
A liberal pension policy.
Civil Service Reform upheld.
No determination on account of race or
color.
Good rondst rural free delivery, free
homesg reclamation of arid lands.
Statehood for New-Nexico. Arizona and
oklahoma
Reduction OF war taxes.
An Istbmian Canal and an Open Door in
China
Reform OF the consular service.
Person and property Of every citizen must
be protected.
Women congratulated on their work in
camp and hospital.
Monroe Doctrine rendirmed.
Tender of good offices TO end the war in
south Africa approved.
Restoration OF order and establishment Of
self Eovernm fn the Philippines.
Pledge of Independence to Cuba repeated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21
HAWAIIAN DELEGATES MEET

Philadelphia, June 2o-After the COMMITTEES ON
Credentials had voted representation 10 the Tarrt
tory Of Hawaii the delegation attending the Con-
ventIon from that island met and organized Farora
NJ. SewaH. OF the Democratic ce-Fresidanttaf
candidate of 1896, elected National COMMITTEES
man. he thus having the honor 10 be the fiTSS
official representative the Republican Na+forsi
Committee from any of the new possessions a
y kepoikat was elected member of the PlatfOFE5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21

tended 1t became the high duty of the Govern
ment to maintain it's authority. to put down
armed insurrection and 10 confer the blessings
Of liberty and civilization upon all the rescued
peoples. The largest measure OF self govern-
ment consistent with their welfare and
duties shall he secured to them by law.
To Cuba independence and self government
were assured IN the voice by which war
was declared, and to the letter this pledge shall
be performed
The Republican party upon its history. and
upon this declaration Of its principles and poll
cies, confidently invokes the considerable and
approving judgment OF the American people
THE INJURED IN ELEVATOR ACCIDENT.
Philadelphia June 2O.--All OF the Convention Wis
tors injured by the fall of the elevator at the
Hotel Walton last night reported to-day as do
Ing well. There eight passengers in the car
when the cable broke. and three of these sustained
fractures Of the leg They MaIcellus West
Of Washington: J. W. Hunter of Harberton Del :
and J. c. Pringley. of Oklahoma. The others are
suffering from shock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21
FREAK BETS AMUsE WALL STREET.

More eccentric betting took place in Wall Street
yesterday upon the results of the Republican Ma
tional Convention. but effort was made to renew
the foolish report OF Tuesday that such betting
had marked effect upon stocks One of the cus
toners OF a prominent Stock Exchange firm offera5
TO wager SO TO 500 that Mckinley would nor IA
nominate ed for the Presidency and the Stock Fx-
chanse bets or SO 70 $50 were made thar Roosevelt
would De nominated for the Presidency C'0DsI5-
cradle interest manifested on the SrOclx BY.
change in the news from PHILADELPHIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21

stood there in a row. one Of their number carry
ing tattered and weather stained American
flag which had been used in the Convention or
1856, the audience broke out in cheers. women
waved handkerchiefs and parasOls, and every
camera Ievelled at the venerable but still
sturdy veterans.
Senator Hanna has many remarkable quail
tiles, not least among them his keen aPprec1-
alton of the value of dramatic effect He 10
was who planned the whole scene. 1t served its
purpose admirably of appealing effectively TO
the sentiment latent always in politics, rarely
appreciated at its true value by the average
politician. but capable Of being put to excellent
use as was the case to-day, by man Of intu-
ition and originality.
ROOSEVELT SEEMED ANNOYED
feeling Of annoyance seemed to be reflected
In Governor Roosevelt's countenance when the
temporary chairman. after the Committee on
Permanent Organization had made it's report
appointed Governor Shaw of Iowa and the Gov
ernor Of New-York to escort Senator Lodge, the
permanent chairman. To the desk II provoked
what might have been expected. and while Gov
ernOr Roosevelt seemed most anxious 10 avoid
a demOnstra ton in his behalf. the minute the
audience him ascending the stairs leading
TO the platform, the evident anxiety he dis
played of escaping what manifestly IN
avoidable in the present temper Of the Con-
vention and the almost feverish endeavor TO seek
soon as practicable the cover Of his seat
among the New-Ycrk deIegattO on the floor as
soon as the ceremony of the transfer OF author
ity from the temporary 10 the permanent chair
man should be over, We're ludicrous and pathetic
in the extreme. He was saved only by the
prompt and businessliSe assumption OF his new
duties by Senator Lodge, who wasted no time in
securing order and beginning the denvery OF his
speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-21
PRAISE OF THE TRIBUNE.s PICTURES.

PRAISE OF THE TRIBUNE'S PICTURES.
The illustrations of the Philadelphia Convention
appearing in The Tribune yesterday pleased many
OF the politicians in this city immensely. They
spoke of she highest praise OF the work OF
the photographers and artists OF the newspaper
declaring that they never had seen such a triumph
OF newspaper Illustration the picture the hrsr
page OF The Tribune showing the delegates in tho
Convention listening Senator WOlcott's speech
The politicians could easily recognize the faces OF
most OF the members OF the New-York deIegation
and they remarked that the photographer had
caught most OF the delegates in characteristics a.
tSudes.
Mr.. Pach. Of Pach Brothers the well known
photographers. said OF the Convention scene i'm.
yesterdays Tribune:
isfying- When one considers the crowded Quarters
the dim light and the excitement such an oc-
Saslon, where all the delegates moving nervous
-, u Is q mar vtlIotS piece or photography. And
then 10 get II from Philadelphia. engrave IL and
PRINT II on fast press on ordinary news paper 50
tltt 50 many portraits can be recognized. certain
~ establishes a new record in newspaper Illus
trating-
George G. lockwood. the veteran photographers
Of this city. spoke enthusiastically OF the MUS
trations in The Tribune. lie said
When saw the wonderful picture on the trout
page or The Tribune showing the delegates seated
greatest photograph triumph published in
a newspaper am thoroughly familiar with an
such feat. which is the reason L auorecIafe ft SO
thOrouShly. My family ana myself euiOyad at tha
oteakIast table picking out The public men. so
say this is the first time daily newspaper ever
printed so coupreh euslve group In which SO
many individuals could be so distinctly recognized
The Tribune supplement- each day is also a marvel
to me, 70 think of the rapidity with which it Il
out distinctly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
STILL IN THE DARK
AS to Who VIII be the Republican
Candidate for Vice President.

Philadelphia, June 15.-Speculation,
gossip and Information conferences to-
day among national committeeman and
other republicans who are here has
failed to indicate a Capitalization of
sentiment around any individual for
the nomination for vice president.
Neither Senator Hanna nor those who
are close to him give any intimation
that the administration has a choice.
The number Of delegates who will vote
for any man the administration favors
seems to accentuate the general i'm
preston hat the nominee will be the
man most satisfactory to the presi-
dent.
eff you would AXE us into your con-
fidence on this vice presidential mat
ter it would simplify the situation
greatly and give us an opportunity to
do what the president would like"
sal a prominent republican to Sena-
tor Hanna, today, and the reply he
mad was.
You know all that 1 know about it,"
Senator Hanna's only observation
on the situation today was that until
the different delegations arrived and
there was an opportunity for them to
consult, no conclusion could be reach
ed.
1t is generally believed that Sena-
tor Allison has made it plain that he
would not be a candidate under any
circumstances.
The position of Secretary Long caus-
es considerable comment and it is be-
ing freely asked why the long candi-
dacy should proceed so far unless it
has tacit consent Of the president.
The fact that Long is a member of
McKinley's cabinet gives rise to an
undeniably widespread belief that the
secretary of the navy will finally re-
ceive the support of the administration
If such is the case, however, it is being
carefully kept from view. AS the
matter stands tonight, it would seem
that Long, Dolliver and Fairbanks are
the leading possibilities for vice presi-
dent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
THE KEARSARGE'S GUNS
Firing Tests of the Guns in the Double
TurretS.

Washington, June 15.-The report Of
the naval inspection board upon the
final two-days' sea trial of the Kear-
sarge leaves the question Of the super
imposed turrets still open. In it's re-
port the board says:
1.-The foul guns of the forward turret
were fired simultaneously at 1000 yards
range and three of the projectiles ap-
p~arently fell in the same place. One
fell about 800 yards behind, but in a
line.
1.-The four gun of the after turret
also were fired simultaneously, and in
this case, three of the p~rojec6les ap-
parently falling in the same place. One
S-inch projectile fell to the right
During the test the blast from the
S-inch guns in the superimposed tur-
rets did not inconvenience the people
in the 13-inch turrets."
The automatic one-pounders in the
military tops, when fired, vibrated and
Jumped so as to make further firing
dangerous. They will be replaced with
lighter guns.
The board found no defects in hull
or machinery of the Kearsarge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
THE new ELECTION LAW
Advices as to its Proper Construction
Sent Out by Chairman Simmons.
Especial to the Messenger.)


Raleigh, N. c., June 15.-Advices as
to proper construction of the election
Law were sent out today by State
Chairman Simmons to county chair
men as follows:
Books open for registration on Thurs
day, Jun 2sth at 9 o'clock a. m, and
close at sunset Saturday July 21st:
see section Is. Books are to be kept
open each day, except Sunday, between
the hours Of 9 a. m. and sunset; see
section Is. Saturday June Goth, Satur-
day July eth, Saturday July 14th and
Saturday July 21st, register Is requir-
ed to attend at polling place in his pre-
cinct, with his books for registration
Of voters; see section Is. The regis
trar is required to attend at the poll
ing place in his precinct on Saturday,
July 18th, for the purpose of allowing
inspection of his books and entering
any chaHege hat may be made; see
section 16. Challenges may be made
on the day of election; see section q.
No registration can be allowed after
July 21st, unless the person offering to
register has become qualified since that
date, n in that event he may regis
ter on election day; see section 20.
Sections 10, 16. 20 and q are the same
in the amended law as they were in
the election law heretofore printed and
sent out.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
THE ST. LOUIS STRIKE.
A Basis of Settlement Agreed Upon
Between the Company and Strikers

ST. Louis, June 15.-By a practically
unanimous vote the striking street
railway union men decided to-day to
accept a new proposition presented by
their executive committee and to en-
power the executive committee to set
tie, on the basis of the clause ragard-
ing reinstatement without reference
to the union
This action was brought about
through the influence of Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, who arrived in St.
Louis last night and vas present at
the mass meeting which was held at
the West End Coliseum to-day.
The new plan of settlement is, there
fore. now in the hands of the execu-
tive committee. 1t varies but little
from previous propositions, except in
the paragraph which provided for the
reinstatement of the Euen, as follows:
1.-THE question of reinstatement of
former employees shall be submitted
to arbitration.
THE executive board is hereby au-
thorized and empowered to reach a
settlement either through a conference
and agreement with the company, or
by submitting it to arbitration, as
provided for in the above section"
Heretofore all plans have cOntem-
plated the reinstatement Of all the
employees. This matter is waived by
the new plan and the reinstatement
left open to arbitration.
After the meeting had adjourned,
President Gompers intfmated that ar
rangementS for opening negotiations
with the Transi Company were al
ready under way.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Finds Untrue the Charge OF Proposed
Extortionate Rates at Kansas City.
The Democratic Campaign Buttons.

Kansas. City. Mo-, June I5.-Six
members OF the national democratic
committee. a subcommittee on ar
rangements for the Kansas City con-
vention. held a brief meeting here to-
day. The members came particular
~ 10 investigate the oft~repeated
charges that the Kansas City hotel
keepers are demanding extortionate
rates for the entertainment OF the con-
vention guests. Before the sub-com-
mittee left Kansas City this evening,
National Chairman James h Jones
issued a statement to the country in
which he gives assurance that not
only can accommodations be had at
reasonable rates, but that, as the sit
uation appears TO him, convention Wis
itors TO Kansas City may be taken care
of at more reasonable rates than
has been the case at any former con
vention.
The subcommittee also carefully in
v~estigated the progress being made in
the building of convention hall. Some
doubt was expressed by members OF
the committee whether the great hal
could be completed by July 4th and
there was talk of urging the local COM
mittee to have a night shift Of me-
chanicS put to work upon the build
ing, but after the subcommittee had
been in conference with the local COM
mittee and the supervising architects
they said the hall would be finished
in time.
After the adjournment it was stated
that the only business of public inter-
est transacted was the apportionrnent
Of tickets of admission to the conYen
ton. 1t was decided that each of the
$50 delegates should receive besides his
own seat, four tickets Of admission to
all sessions of the convention, but that
no extra tickets would be given to
the ~alternates, the perquisites being
limited to a seat in the convention.
Judge Wilson, Of Colorado, displayed
a sample of the democratic campaign
button here today. 1T is in the form
of a clover leaf. It's inscription,
strangely enough, is in gold letters,
and it is as follows:
Democracy Stands for Bimetallism.
not Monometalism. People not Trusts;
Republic not Empire"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
AN HEROIC POLICEMAN.
He Faces Death I'm a Tenement House
Ffre-Rescues Many P~eople-Ten Per-
sons Perish and Others Injured.

New York, June 15.-Ten lives were
lost n several people badly injured
during a fire which almost totally de-
stroyed a tenement house at No. "a
Jackson street early to-day. The Off
cial list Of the dead is: William Cot
ter. 40 years Of age; Kate Cotter, 80
years; Joseph Cotter, u years; Kate
Cotter, 9 years; John Cotter,3 years;
William Cotter. 1 year; Louis MARCUS.
40 years; Mary MARCUS, 81 years; Ell
sic MARCUS, 6 years; Mamie Cotter. Is
years.
The fire appears to have started in
the rear Of the hallway on the second
floor. 1t had gained great Roadway
before the people in the house were
awakened to the peril.
Patrick Burns appears to have been
the first in the house who was ap-
prised of the fire. He was awakened
by smoke and he gave the alarm to
others in Mrs. Mary Jordan's apart
ments, where he boarded. All escaped
except Burns, who was severely in
jured by the flames.
Policeman Knowles, after assisting
the Hartigan family to escape from
the third fioor of xhe building mount,
~ yin AA5AN 80 III SAAON oeN
of the windows and set fire to his coat.
He looked INTO the windows of the Cot
ter apartments blu could see no signs
of life there. The brave policeman,
half suffocated by the smoke, contin-
ued to climb the fire escape until he
reached the top floor. He heard
creams coming from the Mulhearn
apartments, and, locating them, assist
ed the dazed people down the fire es-
cape.
Louis MARCUS was killed by jump
ing from a window. When the fire
men reached the apartments of the
family three of them were dead on the
floor and the others unconscious.
In the Cotter rooms were found Mrs.
Cotter. while a few feet away lay the
body of Mr.. Cotter with a dead child
under him.. In other parts of the
room were found the remaining men,
bers of the family. Only two of them,
Mamie and George, the latter 4
months old were alive.
When Knowles reached the MARCUS
apartments a confusion Of flames and
smoke burst into his face. In the
midst of it all, with night gowns
ablaze and their hair blazing, four Of
the children were tearing about the
room shrieking in terrible agony
Mrs. MARCUS huddled near the win
dow. With her bare arms wrapped
about her baby; she was gasping for
air.
Three rusheS were made into the
flames by the terrified woman, and
Margery, Frank and Mamie were
brought to Knowles after he had taken
the baby. The blisters and scars were
swelling on his hands and arms, but
he conquered his agony and finished
his work on the floor by finally carry
ing the feinting form of the courage
Gus mother down the fire escape.
A few moments afterward the
woman died. She had literally sacri-
feed herself for her babies.
Mamie Cotter died as soon as she
arrived at the hospital.
Tie monetary loss caused by the
fire is estimated at from $1,000 to 81, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
THE CABINET MEETING
The Situation in China Discussed-Un-
easiness at Long Delay In Hearing
From Minister Conger.

Washington, June 1.-THE cabinet
meeting today lasted until 1 o'clock.
Much of the time was devoted to the
discussion Of the Chinese situation,
which is regarded as critical. The
severance of communication with Pc
kin and the failure to hea from Min
lister Conger for sixty our naturally
creates considerable anxiety and the
complications in connection with pos
sible future contingencies were talked
over; but nothing further VIII be done
until later advices are received. No
effort will be spared, however, should
he occasion arise to protect the lives
and property of American citizens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
QUARANTINE RAISED
The Chiuese Of San Francisco Appeal
to the Courts.

San Francisc. June 15.-In the United
States circuit court today Judge Nor
row rendered a decision In the ase of
Jeo Ho versus the board OF health of
his city, involving general quarantine
Of assertion Of Chinatown now enforc-
ed by the board Of health, owing TO
the alleged existence Of plague In this
city. Judge Morrow held that the
quarantine was discriminatory In its
character. inasmuch as only members
Of the Monaghan race were held With
in its restrictions: that the method OF
quarantine tended more to increase the
danger Of contagion from the plague
because IL quarantined a district in
stead OF the houses within a district.
Regarding the existence of plague
Judge Morrow stated that he was not
qualified 10 pass t~udiciaHy on the ques-
ton, owing TO the conflicting testimo-
ny, but that IL IL came within his pow
er TO decide In the matter he would
declare that plague does not or has
not existed.
AT the meeting Of the health board
this afternoon, the quarantine was de-
clared dissolved.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
MISSIONARIES SAFE.
Murder of Miss Edna Terry Contra
dicted Missionaries Reach Tfen
TSin.

Yew York, June 15.-In response to
the cablegram sent a few days ago by
DR.. A. B. Leonard, secretary of the
missionary society of the NJ. E.. church
asking after the safety of missionaries,
the following was received today from
Tien Tsin:
Tsun Huas arrived safely here.
Shan Tung is ordered to Chin Kiang.
Pekin in very dangerous state. Chi
nese army is quite uncertain"
The first sentence of the above dis
patch disposes OF the rumor circulat-
ed a day or two age that Miss Terry
had been murdered. She was at Tsun
Hua, and all the Methodist mission
aries there have, it appears, arrived
safely Tien TSin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-19
SHOT BY M%00NSHINERS
A Wake County Man Shot Because
Suspected of Giving Information.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Especial 10 ne MeSSenger.D
Raleigh, N. c., June 15.-Tonight a
white man named Chadwick was
brought here from Youngsville, this
county. He was suspected of inform
ing on a moonshiner named Holding,
whose still was captured. Some per-
sons yet unknown went to his home
late last night, put fodder under it, set
the fodder on fire and when Chadwick
come to the door shot him with a heavy
load of duck shot. He is struck by
over fifty of these, one under the eye.
He says he gave no information about
the still.