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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
Demo- ReDub-

If these figures are added to the totals
of tables above it would give: Democrats,
1871; Republicans, 176; or a Democratic ma
iority of 5. But the Republicans have
great confidence in gaining three or four
members in New York on a Presidential
year, and under normal conditions should
be able to do so. In Pennsylvania ten
Democratic members of Congress are
hardly to be expected in Presidential
campaign, but the factional fight among
the Republicans may favor the Demo-
Gratis again this year. Nevertheless, it is
idle to speculate about any of these
three States, for the forces have not set
tied sufficiently yet to tell what will be
the outcome. Every probability is that,
while New York may not be the pivotal
State as regards the Presidency. it will
be as to the complexion of the next
House of ReDres entatives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04

AS a man grows older he swaps his
ideals for ideas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liq-
uids into the nasal passages for catarrhal
troubles, the propretors prepare Cream
Balm in liquid form, which will be
known as Elys Liquir Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is %
cts. Druggists or by mail. The liquid
form embodies the medicinal properties
Of the solid preparation. Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretons put
changes them to a natural and healthy
character Ely Brothers, 56 Warren ST.
n. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
DEMOCRATIC GAIN OF SIX VOTES.

DEMOCRATIC GAIN OF SIX VOTES.
This table shows a Democratic gain of
six from the present representation of
Alabama, one from Texas, one from Vir
ginia, and three from North Carolina,
but the Alabama and Virginia Republic
can members and one of the three from
North Carolina secured their seats
through contest The Republican Con-
gressional Committee has long conceded
that these States would elect only Dem
ocratic members this fall. Gold Demo-
Gratis alone made Representative Haw-
leys election possible in the Galveston,
Tex, district. They have now mostly
returned to the Democratic party. Mr..
Hawley, who is regarded as the strong
est Republican in the district, did not
ask denomination. The opinion prevails
that North Carolina will send only Demo-
Gratis to Congress this year, but if Re-
publican is elected from Representative
Linney's district it will be a surprise to
both Congressional committees The list
of ten Republican States and their mem
bers follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
NAVAL STORES.

Wilmington, N c., Sept. 1.-Turpentine
nothing doing; receipst g.
Rosin dull at 81 20al.25; receipts 302.
Crude turpentine dull at Sl.2002.20; receipts
206 barrels
Tar quiet at S1.4o; receipts 81 barrels.
Charleston, S. c. Sept. 1.-Turpentine steady
at 81 sales 25.
Rosin dull; receipts :; sales =; exports =.
Quote: b, G, d, S12O; E, el.30; F, el.4O; g, Lao:
H, sl50; l, Sl.55; X, s.65; M, Sl.75; N, $500; 9
2l5; w w, $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
NEWS ABOUT STAMPS.

An innovation in the postal service
which is sure to be of great convenience
is a plan lately adopted of furnishing
stamps in little books. with wax sheets
between them. The government is to
charge one cent additional to the amount
of stamps contained therein and it is
now estimated that the profit on these
books will amount to 5000, 900 per annum.
1t is also estimated that the sum paid
for the Private Revenue Stamps placed
over the top of the bottles containing
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters very nearly
equals this. The bitters is a reliable
remedy for constipation. indigestion, dys-
pepsia, billousness, liver and kidney
troubles. 1t may be depended upon to
cure stomach disorders. having done so
for the past fifty years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04

The less we have the easier it is t.
share it with others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04

11vrppoo1. Aug. Ia P. M-Spot cotton,
increased demand; prices higher; American mid
ding fair 5-16d; good middling l,3sd; mo a.
ding 31-32d; low middling 27-52d good OF
binary 7-1ed; ordinary 518d. .,
The sales OF tie day were 5000 bales, OF Wnici
800 were for speculation and export and inclnoed
5 500 American Receipts 1900 bales including
4 300 American. Futures opened hrm ana cioseo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
CONTEST IN NEW YORK
The Republicans Blue Over the South
and the West.
A DEMOCRATIC GAIN OF SIX VOTES
Much Depends on illinois, New York and Penn
syIyania. The Prospects Now Are
That New York Will Be The
Pivotal State.
WASHINGTON Post.)

1t is a very safe assertion that no
one of the several astute gentlemen
managing the Congressional campaign
have any definite ideas as to whether
Democrats or Republicans will FREEDOM
mate in the next House of Representa-
tives. Weeks ago Chairman Babcock, on
his Eastern trip, uttered distress call
Ever since then both sides have been
industriously Saving wood and trust
ing to Providence to supply them with
votes. The situation has cleared some
what as to conditions under which the
Congressional campaign will be fought,
but, nevertheless, no mans opinion to
date is worth much probably not the
paper it is written on, as to which way
the totals will be on the evening of No
vember 6.
Something can be said, however, to
make plain how very uncertain this
great and important political battle is
and undoubtedly will be up to the very
day of election, whatever the confident
forecasts of the chairmen on both sides
may be- There are eleven States that it
is safe to predict will be represented in
the next House by solid Democratic dele
cations, and ten States that can be count
ed as having solid Republican delega-
tioEs. The Democratic States and the
number of members are:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK Va, Sept. peanuts steady; new
fancy, 2@; strictly pr ime, 2sS; prime, 2&02A
common, 11s12.; Span ish 90c Der bushel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
YESTERDAYS Markets
RALEIGH COTTON,
RALEIGH, N. G., Sept. l.
LIVERPOOL

receipts % bales. Market steady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15

NO" said Zeke Perkins as he clean
ed the mud off his felt boots on to the
floor. Il ain't a-kickin n Teller when
he's down. but Alb Simpkins amt a-de-
servin of charity. You know the dea-
con give him order on the grocery for
81 to help his fambily out on the same
day that photograph feller come to
town.
yep" said the man with the uncul-
tivated lilacs; that was all right,
wasn't it?"
''Sartinly. sartinly. 1t was all right.
AS said afOre. charity's n good thing.
But Alb goes down to the grocery an
buys a half bushel o. potatoes. sack O.
cornmeal, hunk o side meat an big
chunk o. tObacker. Then he says to
Smith, How much does that come to?
says lie. 'Seventy-nine cents says
Smith. What more do you want? he
says. Alb stood an thought for n long
spell. We'll. Smith he says, i don't
know as we're needin anything else
a-tau. If you can give me the balance
in money. it'll be better fer me an bet
ter fer my fambily.'
'"Smith gives him the balance. o.
course. out a pure charity, an Ill. be
doggoned If he didn't go an spend it TO
hear the band play i'm that phOnograph
machine"'-Edward Singer in Indian
apolis Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
A Joke That Failed.

During one OF the legislative sessions
at Albany Senator Thomas +. Grady
wired for his evening dress suit. He
wished TO attend reception. When
the satcheI arrived at Grady's apart
ments. his roommate. Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Thomas J. Creamer.
opened Ii. took out the dress suit and
replaced it with one OF his rainy day
suits.
Lets get n crowd of senators here
when Grady opens that satchel this
evening" said Creamer.
"AI right" said Senator Timothy d.
Sullivan. Hurry up and get the sena-
tors
As soon as Creamer left the room
Sullivan took Creamer's old suit out Of
the satchel and put back Grady's even
Ing dress suit.
Senators COgGeshall- Ahearn. COffey.
Featherson. Martin and McCarren were
present when Grady opened the satch-
ell As he carefully unrolled his dress
suit the senators looked at Creamer.
The latter was speechless- At last he
suffered:
The cigars are on me, boys-"-New
York Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

The island o. Martinique. French
West Indies. is in state of anarchy.
and rioters are burning plantations
and committing other outrages.
a blizzard has visited Great Britain
and showed up tr-tinS in all directions.
Many persons have been frozen to
death.
Yale seniors have petitioned the
faculty TO abolish the sophomore secret
societies i'll the interest of democratic
spirit.
Two bombs were exploded in the
central market. Pairs. on one was
written ''Nive anarchy"
Hugh Clark. an old settler of
Thorpe. Wis. was killed by Il train.
Emanuel Reimer. Il workman ut the
Galloway Glass company. Chicago.
WAS fatally injured by being wound
around a moving shaft. in which his
clothing had become entangled.
Four persons We're injured. but not
seriously. by the fall of the elevator in
the CaXton building. Chicago. The
elevator fell from the ninth floor TO
the basement
\ storm which swept over New Eng
land Tuesday left in its wake damage
by flood that is almost incalculable.
Mrs. Nettir X. Craven testified that
she ami the late Senator Fair We're
married 10y IL justice of the peace i'll
July. 1892. after marriage by CON
tract.
over 100 viOlatOrS of the child labor
law have been prosecuted since Jan.
al Chicago.
The mild winter has brought the
price of -old-StOrage eggs 1T Chicago
down to & cents. something unheaTd of
before at this time of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
NJ. /. LOCKWOOD.

tion pledgiIlg me dCl&SareS TO- vote Tor
no party thar does not stand for gov
ornment ownership and the principle
of direct legislation. Democratic lead
erS interpreted this as an attack on
Bryan, and We're on their feet in all
instant 10 block the move.
Another whirl of excitement took
place after the reading of the report
of the committee on resolutions. when
Delegate Quinn. of Illinois. offered an
amendment of the declaration of prin-
cipleS calling for the repeal of all laws
sustaining the right of citizens to pri
vate property, with Il view of giving
every citizen free home. After mucn
discussion Chairman Monnett declared
the report of the committee adopted.
The ruling caused thunder of diSap-
prevail Delegate Quinn appealed from
the decision: the vote was put. and
Monnett sustained by large ma iority
The convection adopted as the plan
of organization that of the American
Antitrust League, and provided for
the pushing of the organization all
over the country.
NJ. l.. Lockwood was elected preSi-
dent and +. II. Wentworth, OF Chicago,
secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15

EIGHT PERSONS HURT AT FIRES.
All of Whom May Die, While Thirty
Five Lives Were Imperiled.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-Eight persons
were injured, perhaps fatally. i'll four
fires that occurred late Tuesday night
and early yesterday i'll different parts
of the residence districts of this CITY,
In all about thirty-five lives were i'm
periled by the fires and there We're
heroic deeds of rescue by the firemen.
The most serious occurred at a
boarding house at 3021 Indiana ave-
nue.. where the following We're injured:
e. +. Slado. a student at n veterinary
college. severely burned and carried
out unconscious by the firemen: NJ. w.
Littlefield. overcome 10y smoke; Curtis
JamiSon. sleeping on the third floor.
overcome and rescued by fremcn:
Frank Hampden. overcome and car
ried from building.
The two small children of Mrs. III. f.
Bump. sleeping on the first floor. were
also overcome by smoke and rescued
by their mother ut the peril of her own
life. The total losses will not amount
TO S'O.OOO. Most of the fires were
caused by oVerheated furnaces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
HUNTER IS PRESIDENT
Result of the Election of Officers
in the United Mine
Workers.
DoINGs OF THE STATE CONVENTION

Eight Persons Hurt at Chicago Fires May
All Die-SensatiOn in the Trial of the
CarterviIIe Rioters-Witness Intimida-
tion Charged on the ProsecutIon-Gov.
Tanner Has a RELAPSE and Is Severely
In-Le orosy at Chicago.
Springfield. Ills, Feb. 1J.-At the ses-
sion of the United Mine Workers yes
terday morning 4 scale committee of
about forty members was appointed.
every district in the state being repre-
sented. The convention voted To unseat
Fred Spires, of Minonk. charged with
irregularity as president of the local
union of that place. and with accusing
Secretary Treasurer Ryan of falsitica-
ton. The convention referred his case
10 the executive committee. with in
Structions TO act Immediately. The
convention also demanded that the op-
orators of the Wilmington sub-diStrict
reScind the rule requiring miners TO
present references from the superin-
tendent OF the shaft in which last en-
plOyed before they can be employed in
another shaft in the sub-district
Hunter Is I.Ieeted President.
AT the afternoon session Il request for
a division of the Peoria sub-district No
>, which it was cOntended was too large
for one district. was referred back 10
the sub-district for settlement.
The following officers We're elected:
President. John NJ. Hunter. Spring
Valley: vice president. w. Il. Russell.
Athens: secretary treasurer, W. ID.
Ryan. BraidwOod. Members of the
executive board. district No. 1. W. +.
Smith; No. >. James Beattie: No. =,
Oscar Horton: No. /. Eugene ZellerS;
No. :. Edward Cahill: No. q. Thomas
Smith; No. =, Thomas jeremiah.
Has IA Treasury Fun of Money.
The report OF the auditing committee
showed disbursements for the year to
he $213S S21. and receipts. with the bal
ance of cash on hand ut the opening OF
the year, Sf2S. 81. leaving cash on
hand Sl15.OOO. 4 resolution to set
apart Oct. II. the anniversary of the
Nirden riot. as n state holiday and
that miners pay the wages they would
have received on that day into the
fund for widows and orphans of these
men. was tabled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
London More Serene Since
Hearing of Military
Lords Plans.
THINK HIM MAN OF THE HOUR
His Advance SO Far. the
Source of Great Re-
joicing.

London, Feb. 15.-Intense satisfac-
tion continues dominant in conse-
quence of Lord Roberts plan OF
operations in South Africa as revealed
by the dispatches published this
morning. The St. James Gazette
SAYS: Roberts, with his own line
well guarded, and having little reason
TO fear only the defense, which would
be deadly, viz, a commensurate at
tackiDg his long line as it swings
round, will he able to force the Beers
10 fight under very unfavorable con-
ditions or abandon their heavy guns
and stores -
A SPECIAL dispatch to the Times
from Chieveley dated Feb. -, says:
Gen. Littleton has succeeded 10 The
command of the u division during
the illness Of Gen. Clary. who is suf-
fering from blood poisoning.
EOer Position UnassaiIabie.
Boer Head Laager. Lady smith. Feb
12.- Since Friday evening it has been
quiet. The English with their can
non have moved towards Chieveley.
They found the Boe- position una
sailable on the Upper Tu9ela.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
To Get At
THE FACTS.
In the Durbaa Censorship
Incident Affecting
This Country.
CONGRESS ASKED TO ACT.
Macrum's Sensational State
ment Already Under
Discussion.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Congress-
man Wheeler, of Kentucky, intro
duced resolution in the house today
asking that the secretary of state be
directed to inform the house if Charles
Macrum, former United States consul
at Pretoria. had informed the state
department that official mail had
been opened and read by the British
censor at Durham. and also in regard
to the truth of the secret alliance be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain.
Macrum's statement.
Washington. Feb. l5.-FollowinGar
the important points Of signed state
ment given out last night by Charles
l.. Macrum. former United States con-
sui to Pretoria: The situation in Pre-
toria was such th2t first, as an official.
l could not remain there while my gov
ernment at home was apparently in
the dark as to the exact conditions in
South Africa. Secondly. as man ana
citizen of the United States l could not
remain in Pretoria. sacrificing my own
self-respect and that of the people of
home continued TO leave me in the posi-
tiun of British consul and not an
American consul. / want To say right
here that there was not one single re-
quest nfatip of me through the depart
ment of state looking to the care of
British interests in Pretoria which |
did not fulfill and report upon acord-
ing To my orders. ."
Americans Fighting for the Beers.
Il issued the statement received from
the state department that Americans
must remain neutral. In the face. of
this Americans We're continually going
to the front and taking up arms in the
cause of the Beers. | could not help
but know that many of these were cit
izens of the United States. l aloo knew
that many of them in utter despair at
the apparent attitude OF our own gov
ernment were taking the oath of al
lcgiance to the Transvaal republic.
When affairs reached that state my
vice consul. Mr.. Van AmerIngen. closed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
HURLED BACK THE INSULT.
Bartholdt. of Missouri. Makes an AIlusIou
IriShmen.

Washington. Feb. 15.-During the
debate in the house yesterday Bart
holdt of Missouri said the Democrats
of Missouri who in the house cried for
the consent of the governed in the Phil
ippines ignored the governed in st.
Louis. The German Americans of st.
Louis. he said. supported the admins
tration's Philippine policy. Loyalty to
the government was 4 German charac
teriStic. The IriSh-Americans We're
naturally "agin the government
Fitzgerald of Massachusetts resented
Bartholdt'S reflections upon the Irish
Americans. He agreed with Bartholdt
in his eulogy of the Germans. But"
said he. Il think he has offered a graf
uitOuS Insult TO the Irish people and l
hurl it back in his teeth"
Bartholdt diSclaimed any intention
of reflection upon the Irish, and the in
cident closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
IeproSy Found ut Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. IA well-dcfined
case of leprosy was found 10y the
health department in the Chinese pop
ulatiOn of the city. the first case Of
the kind in TWO years. Sam Lee. the
sufferer from the disease. is now Oh
his way To China. travelling on a fund
raised for his benefit among his fell
low COuntrymen in Chicago. The
house i'm which the Chinaman was
found has been thoroughly disinfcct-
ed by the authorities and placed in n
healthful condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
INTIMIDATION ORA WITNESS
Charged Against One Walker of the De
fense at vienna.

Vienna. Ills. Feb. E5.-During the
testimony in the celebrated Carterville
riot case yesterday a sensation was
sprung in the arrest OF one Walker on
the affidavit of Miss Ollie Howell. who
swOre Walker had offered her SOD to
swear falsely against some of the de-
PENDANTS and had also threatened to
kill her if she divulged the cOnverSa-
ton. The woman'S affidavit is sup
ported in part by letters now in the
hands of the defense. His hearing will
be given after the close of the present
riot trial and in the meantime he is out
under bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
OTIS TELLS OF OPERATIONS.
Military situstion-HenP Ports Opened
Garrison Attacked.

Garrison Attacked.
Washington. Feb. 15.-The adju-
tant general received a cable from
Otis giving out the line of military
operations in the Philippines and an
nouncing the opening OF hemp ports
in southern Luzou.
Manila. Feb. 15.-Insurgeut forces
mum bering 5, 900 attacked the Ameri-
can garrison in the convent at DAroga,
in the province of Albay. during the
night OF Feb. 5. They were repulsed,
however. after they burned much OF
the town. One lieutenant was wound
ed, which was The only loss sustained
by the Americans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15

spoken of the Welcome disbarment
case, saying it did not make any diff
ference whether Welcome was guilty
of the offense charged, as DAILY owned
the court. Justice Hunt. cf the Mon
tana supreme court, testified as re-
CARDS conversations with DIR. Will
liam Tracey, of Helena. in two of
which he believed the doctor attempt
ed to bribe him in the Welcome case
then in court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
ANTITRUST MEN ADJOURN.
After Providing for PusEing the OrganIza-
-..on All Over the Country.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-Stormy scenes
characterized the sessions of the Ma
tiOnal Antitrust conference preceding
the final adjournment last night. The
climax came when Delegate Joseph
Parker. middle the-Oad PopuliSt.
surprised the conference with a reSolu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15

relapse. due. il is believed. TO exposure
by leaving the executive mansion and
driving 10 the polls and voting at the
Republican primaries last Saturday
evening. He is confined TO his bed and
is very weak. He is denied To all viSi-
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15

angles 10 lie f6ad. This was about
two miles north of the drift. \ party
OF Beers also crossed the Tugela. now
very low. about six miles below Pot
Eieter'S drift. where they sniped the
South African Light Horse. who re-
pulsed them. Several other skirmiShes
have taken place. and the Beers are
evidently anxious about their positions.
They have been throwing up defensive
works from Trichardt's drift and rhc
SpiOn kOp range eastward to the
Hlangwana and Monte Cristo hills,
both on the side Of the Tugela."
Beers shell Mafeking Again.
London. Feb. l5.-The Daily Chroni-
Gle publishes the following dispatch
from AIafeking. dated Jan. -: The
Beers shellcd the wOmen'S laager for
two hours OH Saturday. Jan. - Boer
women. warned 10y spies. evidently
went into the trenches. and clapped
their hands and hurrahed when the
shells fell near the English women.
Lady Sarah Wilson was slightly
wounded. Major Gould-Adams and
Captain Wilson received cOntuSions
from shell fragments"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
At Frankfort.

Frankfort. Feb. 15.-The repu blican
house and senate met and adjourned
until tomorrow. The state canvass
ing board t ok up the cases OF miner
officers on the late ticket this morn
ing.
F.SnkTort Ky. Feb. 1.-THE suit O:
Beckham W. Taylor. for the possession
OF the office OF governor. WIS nfed yes
terday in the circuit Al Frankfort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
BottIer,' Protective Association.

Decatur Ills, Feb. 1.-THE Illinois
Bottlers' Protective association held Il
second annual meeting yesterday and
decided to ask for a state law fixing a
penalty for the use of bottles bearing
the brand Of another The officers are
as follows: President. Edward Holland
bloomington: secretary and treasurer
Karl Zerwekh. Pekin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
beet Sugar <,sn:pany1ncsrporated.

DeS MOines. Ia, Feb. 15.-Thp Fort
Dodge Beet Sugar company filed its
articles of Incorporation with the sec
retary of state yesterday. The COM
pany has S450.U0O capital. and proposes
TO erect a large sugar factory the COM
ing season. The officers are: Presi-
dent. .. VI. Oleson: vice president j.
Il. Butler; secretary. w. T. Chantland;
treasurer j. LauferSweiler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-15
Monument Proposed to Col Thompson.

Terre TIaute. Feb. ia fund has
been started in this section OF the
state for the erection of 4 monument
To the memory of the late Colonel
Richard W. Thompson. The principal
contributors will be school children \
movement is also on foot to purchase
the library Of the late statesman to be
added Ia the city library.