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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01
SEVENTEEN ARE DEAD.
Result of an Explosion in
Coal Mine.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2S.-A
special from Dayton to the Times
says that an explosion of mine dust
occurred in the New Rchland coal
mine of the Dayton Coal and Iron Co.
at five o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and that the dead bodies of II white
miners had already been taken from
the outer drift and five more are
known to be dead.
1t is stated that 35 men were at
work in the mine, nearly all white,
and il is feared that all have perished.
Relief gangs are at work, but owing
to the immediate debris in the shaft.
the work has been slow and tedious.
The mine is new one and extends
| about two thousand feet,
The explosion is thought to hive
been caused by an open lamp carried
| by one of the miners. The mine :,
several miles from Dayton, and de.
tails are difficult TO obtain. An eN.
plosion similar to this one occUrred
at the old Richland mine of the same
company, by which 2S miners lost
their lives.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01
THE PLATT AMENDMENT.
FinnI Vote To he Taken To-Day
Confident tina; Amendment
VIII be Adopted.

Havana, May 2S.-By unanimous
agreement the Cuban constitutional
convention has decided to take final
vote on the acceptance Of the PLATE
amendment to-day. This decision was
reached after long arguments against
the acceptance OF the amendment py
Senores Tamayo and Portuendo, who
were answered by Senores Sanguily
and Berrcl.
The conservatives claim that the
Platt amendment Will be accepted by
The convention by vote Of y 10 Il.
The action of the nationalist party
in Havana, in coming out against the
amendment. threatens o bad party
split which IS eudangerinC the elec-
ton Of Scuor GoneI, the candidate Of
the uatiouui~1s for mayor of Havana
OF the six nationalist delegates 10
the convention. SeHores Hayas. Larret
ana Goncr viii follow the party die
tum, while Scnores Nunez, Rodericuez
and Diego Tamayo will oppose it and
vote in favor OF the amendment.
An attempt is being made 10 read
the three latter delegates out OF their
party. They have refused to resign
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01
PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
They are Pleased With the supreme
Court Decisions in the In
sular Cases.

Sidney, Ns5. May 2S.-The presi'
lenr and the cabinet received the Off
cial information here that the su-
prcme court had decided the insular
cases in accordance with the conten-
tious Of the government. The news
came in the shape of q telegram from
Solicitor General John X. Richards.
II was brief, however, and contained
no details beyond the bare announce
meut that the administration had
been sustained. Naturally the presi-
dent and cabinet oWcerS were elated
over the victory. although they have
never doubtcG that the decision
would be in favor of the government
| The members Of the cabinet aboard
the train declined 10 express their
opinions for publication in advance OF
a perusal OF the text OF the opinion.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01
Committee on Credentials.

The committee on credentials at
the meeting just after the adjournment
of the convention yesterday organized
by the election of J. G. Guice, of
Alabama. as chairman, and w. II.
! Richardson, Of Texas, as secretary. Its
report shows twenty-five States pres
cnt and 2.905 delegates, representing
| ,331 camps.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01

The glorious rain which fell in
central Mississippi early last week,
seems to have been general and many
sections Of the State already show up
Deter from its good effects.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-01
The VETERANS IN CRAY IN CONVENTION
An Historic Assemblage OF the Grandest fie-
rOes OF the Civil War Gathered in
Confederate Hall.

cation, Temporary Chairman Gordon
presented Gov. McMillin to welcome
the veterans TO Tennessee. The speak
er referred to Gov. McMllin's present
position, to his long service in the
congress of the United States, prom
inence in the counsels Of the Demo
cratic party and TO the fact that,
while he was too young to have served
in the Confederate army, still. he was
imprisoned and banished from home
on account of his Southern proclivi
ties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
JOINT DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Resolved Not to Act Upon Any Matter Except
of q Political Nature.

4 Joint Democratic caucus of the Senate
and House met in the Hall of the General
Assembly at o'clock last night
On motion, Senator Foushee, of Durham,
seconded by Judge Allen, of Wayne s. NJ.
Gattis, of Orange, was made chairman.
Senator Ward, of Washington, and Rep
resentativc Hood, OF Wayne, were made
secretaries.
Mr. Winston, of BERTHE. said that Mr.
Pearsall. secretary of the Democratic
Executive committee. was present with
the report of the result of the Senatorial
Primary, held in November. The caucus
moved to hear the report, which Mr.. Pear
sail submitted.
On motion of Senator Foushee. the
report was adopted without reading.
Senator Foushee then nominated Hon.
and amid much enthusiasm, he was elect
ed by reclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Hall, Of Cumberland
the caucus proceeded to elect enrolling
clerk, and Edward B. Novel; was elected
Mrs. Margaret B. Shipp, of Wake, was
elected assistant enrolling clerk by accla-
nation. 1t was then agreed by the eau
Gus that the enrolling clerk should APP
point his other assistants.
Senator London, of Chatham. offered a
resolution providing that no special acts
be passed chartering corporations, and
that a general law be passed on this
matter. After some discussion, this reso-
luton was withdrawn.
Representative Watts. of Iredell, sub
mitted the same resolution that he offered
10 the House yesterday morning, prohibit
ing the paying of costs of contests unless
the contestant should be successful. It
was tabled.
Senator Travis, of Halifax, offered the
following resolution;
That the Senate and House each APP
point a committee on appropriations and
adopt the following rule. That every
bill carrying an appropriation shall be re-
ferred to the Committee on Appropria-
lions. The committee shall hold all such
bills until all usual appropriation bills
shall have been introduced, and referred.
The committees of the two Houses shall
then meet in Joint session, consider said
bills and prepare a report where bills con-
tanning all appropriations they may see
1T TO recommend. No bill carrying an ap
preparation shall be considered until the
same has been referred to and reported
by said committees, and it shall be the
duty of the presiding officer to enforce
this rule without waiting for any motion
10 that effect.
Senator Morrison, of Richmond, offer
ed the following substitute:
Resolved, That the Democratic caucus
will not act upon any motion except of
political character, so as TO bind any
member OF the General Assembly.
The substitute was adopted after con-
siderable discussion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
A CONSOLIDATION.
Raleigh Real Estate Trust aud Insurance Co
Buys Out Wynns Ellington and Co.

The Raleigh Real Estate Trust and
Insurance Company has purchased the
business of Messrs. Wynne, Ellington
and Company. 1t is understood that
it is the intention of the stockholders
of the real estate company to enlarge
the business in a very short time, and
engage in the general business of a
loan and Trust company, in addition
to their present large business of deal
ing in real estate, collecting rents and
insurance business. The capital stock
of the company will be increased to
forty thousand dollars. The company
will continue to do business at the old
stand of Wynne, Ellington and COM
pany on West Hargett street until
suitable quarters can be obtained for
the new business.
Mr.. j. S. Wynne will continue to be
the president of the company, and Mr.
F. X. Ellington will continue to be gem
eral manager and in charge of the real
estate and insurance departments. Mr.
+. p. Brown will remain secretary and
look specially after rents. Messrs
Womack and Hayes are the attorneys.
Arrangements are nearly perfected
looking to the new departments con-
templated. This change means much
towards the progress of the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
READY FOR WORK
CONTINUED from First Page,)

10 another: Geo Fitzpatrick bid me say
that he would not oppose an old fellow
soldier" Capt. Bennett received 30
votes
Judge Allen, of Wayne, nominated
Yancey B. Howell. of Montgomery, for
assistant doorkeeper, and r. n. Page, OF
Montgomery seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Howell was elected with 80 votes.
Frank Thompson, of Onslow, nominated
II. b. Fonville, of Duplin, for engrossing
clerk. and he was elected with 81 votes.
This ended the election of officers, and
the new clerks were sworn in by Judge
Clarke.
The Speaker then declared the House
duly organized for business. Then, on
motion by Mr. Reinhardt. of Lincoln,
seconded by Mr. Robinson, those members
who had not their certificates with them,
were sworn in.
Mr.. Winston introduced a joint resolu-
ton providing for a joint committee of
five from the House, and three from the
Senate to arrange for the Inauguration
of the Governor and State officers.
Just then several messages came in
from the Senate. The first informed the
House that the Senate was duly organized
and ready for business. The second was
a resolution providing for a joint session
TO canvass the returns for State officers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
SENATE.

The Senate met yesterday morning and
4 is a body of men OF which North Caro-
lima NAV we'll be proud. They gathered
fo the Senate Chamber long before the
hour of meeting and were kept busy
shaking hands and becoming more thor
cpghly acquainted.
There are laws of Importance to be
transacted at this session and a glance
1T the faces of the Senators gives one
{, nfdence that they will do their duty
ably and we'll.
Practically all the Senators have come
AID there is prospect of lively debate
and eloquent oratory within the next
two months.
Promptly at noon Lieut.. Gov. Reynolds
called the Senate to order
'rhe meeting was opened with prayer
by DR.. A. A. Marshall. of the First Bap-
list church. Raleigh.
Mr.. C. c. Daniels. chief clerk OF the
last session, acted as clerk and called
tie roll of Senator's who were formally
sworn into office by Lieut.. Gov Reynolds,
uron presentation of their credentials.
AL members were found present except
S nator f. G. James, of Greenville, who
srnt word that he would be here to-
day.
Notice was given by the chair that the
election in the 33rd district was contested
snd at the proper time contest
Papers would be filed with the
Committee on Elections The ground
est in the wrong ballot box and were
consequently thrown out If they are
counted Mr.. Stamey will be elected, 9TH
eiwise Mr.. Struggled will be the Sena-
ter from that district
Nominations for officers then being in
order the following were chosen by a
solid Democratic vote of SO each. Sena-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
SOUTHERN TEA CULTURE.
Northern Capitalists Will Engage lin it Ex-
tensively in South Carolina.
(By the Associated Press. )

10y Tie ASSOCIdlcu 1T6sS.I
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 9.-The sue
cessful experiments of United States
Commissioner of Agriculture Leduc,
followed by the successful planting and
manufacture of tea at the Pinehurst
farms, Sumnaelville, near this city have
attracted Northern capitalists who
will go into the business on a large
scale and Who expect to raise 100000
pounds annually for the American man
ket. Colonial A. c. Tyler and Major r.
ID. Trimble, of New London, Conn,
and the Baron j. A. Won Brunig, for
merly of the German legation at Wash
ington, are the leaders of the enterprise
and have already bought 1000 acres of
pine land along the line of the Charles
ton and Savannah Railroad fifteen miles
from here. Messrs. Tyler and Trimble
were in camp at Summerville during
the war with Spain and saw the success
of tea culture at PinehurSt. Major
Trimble, will, it is said be it's active
head. 1t is said that DR.. Shepherd
has had this year twice as many orders
for tea as he could fill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
TIE ELECTION WAS FAIR.
Mr.. Warner says Mr.. Wafer Has no Ground
For his Contest

Mr.. H. B. Warner returned to Lexington
yesterday. On next Monday he will re-
turn TO Raleigh with Mrs. Warner.
Speaking of the contest in the Legis-
lature from Davidson county, he said
Mr.. Harry was elected fairly and
squarely. Walser's charge to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. He charges that
the votes were put in the boxes, but not
counted. / don't believe one word of it.
The poll holders were good men, as good
as are in the county, and it is a reflection
upon them for Mr.. Warner to make these
charges. 1t is simply the old cry OF fraud
and intimidation that the radicals always
set up when they get beat. We had the
same election law and the same officers
at both elections last year, and if the
Democrats could have stole it once they
could have stole it again. Walsers case
has not a single leg to stand on
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
The Russo French Alliance.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Paris, Jan. Sin view of the state
ments of the anti Republican press, cor
roborated by the utterances of the Novoye
Vremya, OF st. Petersburg, that the
Franco Russian alliance is practically
ended, the messages passing today be-
tween the French Minister of Foreign At
fairs, NJ. Delcasse, and the Russian Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. Count bamsdorff,
attain more than usual significance. NJ.
Delcasse congratulating Count Lamsdorff
en- his appointment as Minister of For
eign Affairs, recalls their close personal
friendship, which, he believes will be
utilized for the common interests OF their
countries. Count Lamsdorff expresses a
sincere desire TO contribute to the con-
solidation OF the unalterable friendship
which has united the two countries.
1t is noted that the words alliance"
or allies are not contained in the dis
patches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
FIRE AT RANDLEMAN Mills.
Caused by an Electric Wire. The Amount OF
Damage Not Yet Estimated.
(Sneclal ID News and Observer.

Especial 10 News and Observer.)
Randleman, N. c., Jan. 9.-Last night
about one o'clock for the first time in
sixteen years the whistles of the Ran
dleman Manufacturing Company
sounded the alarm of fire. The fire
broke out in the spinning department.
and was caused by an electric wire. 1t
spread so rapidly for a time that it
seemed that the whole building would
be a total loss, but by the powerful eff
forts of the men it was brought under
control and finally eXtinguished.
The losses have not as yet been so
adjusted as to justify an announce
ment of the extent of damage. The to-
tai amount Of damages will be estimat-
ed and announced by tomorrow. In
surance agents are on the scene ascer-
tanning the extent of the losses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10

ON Tuesday January Is, fer the inaugu-
ration at noon on that day. and that a
committee of three Senator's and four
Representatives be appointed to have the
matter in charge.
Winston then moved. to amend the
Senate Resolution so as to make it read
Representatives instead of H. The amend
ment passed and the resolution was
adopted.
Gattis offered a resolution that this
session adopt the rules used to govern
tie session of 1899, until further DISPOSE
ton of the House. Carried.
A. d. Watts. of Iredell, introduced the
following:
Resolved by the House of Representa-
tiyes that, the Senate concurring, no per-
sen contesting for a seat in the Senate
or House of Representatives will be paid
The expenses of his contest unless said
contest is successful. This resolution was
placed on the calendar.
CONTESTS FILED.
The following contests were filed:
Pamlico-Cowell against Dees.
Davidson-Walser against Hartley.
Wilkes-McNeill against Green.
Moore-Wifcox against Seawell.
These were referred to the Committee
On Rules and Privileges, which was an
ncunced as follows: Connor Craig, Cat
tbs. Patterson and Thompson.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE TODAY.
Graham moved a committee of be APP
pointed to wait on His Excellency the
Governor, and notify him of the organiza-
ticn of the House. Messrs. Graham,
" ats and Simms were appointed.
On motion of Winston, leave OF absence
WIS granted to Robinson, of Arson, until
Monday morning, on account of pressing
hL sines
The committee to wait on His Excel
loncy reported that the Governors mes
sage would be transmitted today at II
o'clock.
The House then adjourned until this
n orning at II o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
For the Orphans.

A graphophone party will be given to-
night at the residence of Mrs. S. r.
Smith on Hillsboro street for the bene-
fit of the Methodist orphanage. Re-
freshments will be served and an enjoy
able program will be rendered-all for
ten cents. Children under twelve, five
cents. During the evening donkey
minus his caudal appendage will be on
exhibition and for the small sum of five
five cents each person may try to place
said appendage in position; the success
full competitor winning first prize. a
BOBBY viii also be offered.
Be sure TO come and enjoy an even
ing of music and fun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
KEEP YOURSELF STRONG.

And you will ward off colds, pneumonia,
fevers and other diseases. You need to
have pure, rich blood and good digestion.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the blood rich
and pure as no other medicine can do.
1t tones the stomach, creates an appetite
and invigorates the whole system. You
will be wise to begin taking it now, for
it will keep you strong and we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
A GREAT ENTERPRISE.
Parrish Stafford Campbell Company Organic
ed a. Greensboro.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c. Jan. 9.-The Far
ish-Staffor Campbell company has
just been organized here for the pur
pose of buying, selling and manufac-
turing all kinds OF cotton and wooden
fabrics. The charter provides for a
capital stock of million dollars. The
company will engage in the commits
sion business on an. extensive scale. J.
w Menefee is one OF the promoters
of the new enterprise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10

tor Dula, Republican, from Wilkesboro
voted for Mr.. Clinard as Engrossing
Clerk. All officers were elected as nom
mated in the Democratic caucus Tues
day night The list follows:
Principal Clerk-A. j. Maxwell, OF
Richmond
Reading Clerlz-Walter Cahoon, of Eliz-
abeth City.
Doorkeeper-Capt. j. B. Smith, of Cum
berland.
Catawba.
of Rutherford.
After the newly elected officers were
sworn in the chair announced that the
meeting was open TO general business
Mr.. Travis, of Halifax thought that a
president protein should be elected and
he nominated Senator II. A. London. OF
Chatham Mr. London ives unanimously
chosen.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Senator Brown. of Columbus. introduc-
ed a resolution to the effect that a mes
sage be sent to the House saying that
the Senate had organized and was ready
to proceed with public business. Carried.
Resolution by Senator London, of Chat
ham, that committee Of three be APP
pointed TO act with a similar committee
from the House and inform the Governor
that the Legislature is organized and
ready for business. Carried.
Resolved, by Senator Brown. that on
January Eth, 1901, the Senate and House
meet in joint session to declare the cleo
IF 70 III fhaf
nlttee of three from the Senate and four
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10

Special to News and Observer
Henderson. n. c., Jan. 9.-Mr. Lewis
B. Yancey died here at four o'clock
this morning. He is brother of Mrs.
j. j. Harris. of Henderson. and Mrs.
Hill of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
Two Vessels Aground.
(By the Associated Press. !

London, Jan. 9.-The German steam
er Belgia, from Baltimore, and the
Italian ship Vera, outward bound from
Hamburg, sor Pensacola, are both
aground in the River Elbe near Blank
ense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
HON. H. A. LONDON.
Senator From Chatham, Who Was UNANIMOUSLY Elected
President Pro Tenn. of the Senate.

from the House be appointed for the in
auguration of Governor elect Ayeock. The
resolution passed its third reading and
was sent to the House without engross-
ment Senators Webb Wood and War
rem were chosen to act on the commit
tee for the Senate.
Senator Speight introduced a bill APP
propTiating $1,000 for the improvement
Assembly Senator Aycoclz wanted to
know if that appropriation was available
at the present time. .,If we spend too
much on ventilation now" he said, I'VE
will be more than sufficiently ventilated
two years from now
On motion of Senator Gambler the bill
was referred to the committee on finance.
Mr.. Marshall, Republican, of Surry in
troduced u bill to repeal North Caro-
lima State election laws. This was con-
sidered rather "nervy'' by the Democrats,
and Senator Woodland promptly moved to
lay the bill on the table, which motion
was carried.
Senator Brown thought the Senate
should be governed by some rules and
moved that the rules of the last Senate
be adopted. Carried.
Senator Vann, a bill TO extend the cor
porate limits of Hartford Referred to
committee on townships. Also bill by
Mr.. Vann incorporating the Hartford
Banking Company. Referred to commit
tee on banks and banking.
Mr.. Marshall again brought up the cleo
ton laws and introduced bill to amend
them. Senator Aycock considerably NOV
ed that the bill be referred to committee
on elections. which was done.
BY Senator Arlington, bill to establish
graded schools in Rocky Mount. Refer
red to committee on education.
Mr.. Wood of Randolph introduced a
bill incorporating the Bank of Randle-
man Referred to committee on banks
and banking
After waiting until it was ascertained
that the House would adopt the joint
resolutions, the Senate, upon motion OF
Senator Brown, adjourned until II o'clock
today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10

The good book says the wicked stand on
slippery places-therefore it must be the
other class who are brought down sud
denly by banana peels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-10
SENATE OFFICERS.

The officers chosen by the Senatel yes
terday are men who can be relied on to
do their duty and to fill their positions
with credit. While it was a disappoint-
that some very faithful Democrats and
good men had to give up their hopes OF
office, it is a pleasure to know that those
chosen are men fully worthy of their posi-
tons
Mr.. A. ]. Maxwell, of Richmond. who
was chosen principal clerk, is staunch
Democrat and was first assistant clerk
during the last session of the Legislature.
He formerly edited the Whitesville News
and is now editor of the Anglo Saxon OF
Rockingham.
Mr. Walter Cohoon, of Elizabeth City,
is a graduate of Wake Forest. His abili-
ty as an elocutionist is vouched for by
several Senators.
Capt ]. B. Smith, of Cumberland, who
was here during the last session is an ex-
Confederate soldier and a staunch DEM
ocrat.
Mr.. Frank A. Clinard, of Hickory. is
again with the Senate as engrossing< Jerk.
Mr.. Biggerstalf, the assistant door-1eep-
er is a one armed soldier and secretary OF
the Judiciary committee during the last
session
The three assistants to the Principal
clerk are Messrs. w. A. Campbell, NJ L.
Harrellson and NJ L. ShiDman. Mr..
Campbell is a Moore county farmer. Mr..
Harrellson comes from Columbus county
and served term in the House in 1899.
Mr.. Shipman is chairman OF his county
committee and editor of the Henderson
vile Hustler.
Mr.. Yancey Kerr. of Caswell. and Mr..
C A Tickle of Guilford are the assis-