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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06
RECOMMENDATIONS
YEARS FINANCES.

At the request of. the Finance COM
mittee City Clerk Smith presented the
following table showing the amount ap-
propriated to the various departments
and either the balance or the amount by
which they had exceeded this appropria-
/ ton for the year ending March LIST, 1902:
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TIE CHRISTMAS BRIBERY SCANDAL.
The Danes Hot After the Parties Who Gave the
Affair Away
CRv the Associated Press. J

Copenhagen, Denmark, April 4.--There
was an exciting debate on the Danish
West Indies Island Treaty in the execu-
tive session of the L.andsthinR. or upper
house today The opposition members
violently attacked the treaty and piled
the foreign minister, Or. DeuntZer, with
numerous questions, to which he replied,
firmly and clearly. There is great pub
lie interest in the question, and the agi-
tation and excitement are intense. Both
sides are confident of success.
A strong effort is being made to iden-
tify the members of the Landsthing, who
are suspected of furnishing information
to CONGRESSMAN Richardson. So far it
has not been successful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06

The administrative or general depart
ment exceeded it's appropriation because
of paying the judgment against the city
in the school cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06
THE MASSACRE ORDER.
Secretary of War Submits Photographic BE.
production Of Alleged Order
(By the Associated Press. J

IBy Tie ASSOCIated PT6SS.J
Washington, April 4.-The Secretary of
War has sent to the Senate his reply to
the resolution calling on him for infor-
nation tending to show the authenticity
and genuineness of the alleged order for
the massacre of the foreign residents of
Manila, on the evening and night of
February 18th, 1889. He submits pho
tograph reproduction of the alleged mas
sacre order, bearing date of February
18th, 1899, together with papers intended
to demonstrate that it is an absolute copy
of an original, actually issued by the late
General Luna. Aguinaldo affirms the
genuineness of Luna's signature to the
order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06
Strike Imminent
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy the ASSOCIATED Press.)
Providence, r. l., April A strike
of the mule spinners employed in the cot
ton yarn and thread mills in this State
seems imminent Unless the manufac-
turers post notices by tomorrow at noon
announcing their intention to increase
wages ten per cent coincident with the
general advance in all cloth mills, a
strike of 500 mule spinners, affecting
more than 5000 operatives, will probably
result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06

Aldermen Andrews, Barbee and BEDFORD
to which was referred the application of
Mr.. R. w, Hodges for fish stall in the
market made complete report, giving
the evidence taken by the committee
The committee found nothing unfair in
renting the fish stalls to Mr. Arthur, who
had been a tenant there for fourteen
years before becoming a member of the
board, and believed that Mr.. Arthur
would have an action against the city
if his rental was annulled. Mr.. Arthur
has rented one of his stalls to Taylor
The report was adopted.
Mr.. ]. H. Pou stated that he and Mr..
Perrin Busbee came up to hear the spe-
cial report on the fish stall matter. He
had hoped that the report would be diff
ferent. but since the committee found
that the city was bound by contract for
this year he had nothing further to say.
Mr.. B. C. Beckwith asked for relief in
tax penalty. The matter was referred to
the Finance Committee.
Alderman Wilder resigned as member
of the Street Committee. The same was
accepted and Mr. T. B. Crowder was
placed on the Street Committee.
Chairman German, OF the Cemetery
Committee, submitted the annual report.
The appropriation for this department
was $500 and the committee exceeded
this sum. but has spent less than any
cemetery committee in four years A
complete inventory was given. The re-
port concluded with a resolution naming
what is commonly called "the City Gene
terry" to THE Oak City Cemetery"
Upon suggestion of Alderman Latta, the
resolution went over to the next meet
ing.
REX HOSPITAL.
The board of trustees of Rex Hospital
submitted their monthly report. This
was the first time such a report has ever
been offered. The number of charity pa
tients treated during March was 230,
and pay patients. The expense during
the month was: Superintendent and
nurses salary SIS, help and labor $66,
laundry $3.50, lights $3.50, fuel $3.50,
supplies $122.61, medicine 1897 repairs
$4O.59. Total, SAT-.
Dr. J. w. MCGEE, Jr., city physician,
reported white patients 81, colored 49,.
Total, 1856.
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The following was spent not lncIuded
in the budget Building $29.4S, smallpox
$9tS.11; market s3199. The reason the
administrative exceeded it's allotment
was the judgment against the city in
the school suit
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A $4,000, 900 Mortgage.

Youngstown, Ohio, April "A mortgage
for SIS, 200, 900 was filed for record in the
county recorders court today. 1t was
given by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company to cover an issue of gold bonds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-06
ARRESTS WE'RE 1,51e.

The annual report of chief of police
was submitted through the Police COM
mittee. The total strength of the force
is 10. The total collections by the chief
from all sources were $1,410.40. The total
number of arrests for year ending March
LIST were1 Sic The largest number of
arrests in any month was 1888 in Decem-
Der. Of those arrested 1888 were white
males, IS white famels, 543 colored males,
167 colored females.
THE FISH STALLS
The special committee, composed Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
INoUIRING INTO DISASTER
Coroner Begins investigation of Exc
plOsiOn in Cambria
Mime.

JOHNsToWN, Pa, June 23.-Coroner r.
T. Miller today began the inquest into the
disaster In the Cambria Steel company s
112 men lost their lives. When the in
quest adjourned for the day twelve Wit
nesses had been examined without any
unusual incident having developed. So far
as the inquest has proceeded the following
facts have been developed:
All the men working in dangerous sec
tions were provided with safety lamps
and instructed IN their use. Not all the
lamps were locked.
On the night before the explosion at
least one safety lamp was opened to enable
the miners to fire a blast.
No broken OF defective safety lamps
we're ever found in the Klondike, The mer
were shown how to examine for gas and
instructed to do so. They were ordered
to test for gas before firing blasts.
All were warned to be especially careful
where cutting through old cuttings. AL
dangerous places were marked with boards
or signs which the men sometimes moved
when in the way.
Miners left matches outside when going
into entries known to contain gas. NJ
smoking was allowed there.
The air OF the Klondike was good at al
times and the majority Of the witnesses
said they had not discovered gas in an!
of the workings. Three blasts were fret
during the night before the explosion. Tn,
inquest will continue in the morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
BRYAN IS DOWN FOR SPEECH
Nebraakan &c Talk MT Great Banquet
of New England Demo-
cratic League.

\ BOSTON, July 23.-Everything is in read
iness for the great banquet of the New
England Democratic league. which is to
be held at Nantasket beach tomorrow and
at which at least four men Of national
reputation are to give their views on views
Of political Importance. The presiding Of
ficer will be Mayor Patrick A. Collin of
Boston. a former congressman and consul
general to London under President Cleve-
land. The speakers will be w. ]. Bryan,
Edward M. Shepard and Senator E. w.
Carmack.
The visitors are expected to arrive IN
Boston early tomorrow. After a short rest
Mr.. Bryan will be at home to a few friends.
but there will be no public reception. The
party will leave for Nantasket at 11:2O
a. M and dinner will be served at the Rock
Island house at noon. About 800 persons
have secured tickets to the dinner. After
dinner the party will adjourn to mann
moth tent. where the speaking will take
place.
NEW HAVEN, July 2S.-William ]. Bryan
stopped in the city tonight on his way
to Boston and was the guest of Alexander
Troup for several hours. He drove about
the city with Mr.. Troup, and Yale and
other points of interest was visited. A
reception was held at the Troup residence
Well known democrats from this city
Bridgeport, New London, Meridian and
Waterbury were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
Forecast for Nebraska-Fair Thursday and
Friday.
SCORPION is FREE AGAIN
After Going Ashore Near Newport the
Gunboat Backs from Reef
with Ita own Engines.

NEWPORT. r. l., July 23.-The United
States dispatch boat Scorpion went ashore
at the Blue Rocks in the upper harbor to-
day, having struck hard and fast, but 1t
backed from the position with it's own en-
gines. Later II proceeded on its way. II
is believed the damage to the vessel is
slight.
Scorpion was coming in from the feet
off Block Island this noon and when NOV
ing to it's anchorage lite engines failed
to reverse at the order and word came
back that they we're on center. The
anchor was Immediately let go, but though
considerable chain was paid out, the hook
failed to find holding ground and It made
straight for the rocks on the Mayer es-
tate, where It brought up. An attempt was
made to free 1t, by simply reversing its
engines, but though powerful II would not
bulge. Lieutenant Commander Bush, who
is in command, found that It was well
aground forward, with plenty Of water
aft. Having failed with the first sffort Of
the engines the boats were swung out and
lowered and yet there was no movement.
Its magazine was opened to permit the
moving of weights and changing its trip.
Launches weresent to 1t from both the
training station and the torpedo station
and each took a turn in landing on a Jag
ged rock, from which they we're worked
off with more or less difficulty. Pefore
high tide tonight 1t succeeded in backing
off the rocks with its own engines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
HAMLIN WANTS NOMINATION
Former Assistant Secretary of Treas
ury Would BE Candidate for Gov
ernOr of Massachusetts.

BOSTON. July 23.-Hon. Charles Hamlin,
former assistant secretary of the treasury,
today announced that he was a candidate
for the democratic nomination for gov
ernor of Massachusetts,. In a statement
announcing his candidacy Mr.. Hamlin said
II nominated l shall take the stump ac-
lively throughout the commonwealth in
behalf of certain reforms which l believe
to be vitality necessary to effective repre-
sentative government, among which are:
The referendum as a popular check upon
representative government.
Home rule and increased legislative
powers for cities and towns.
Prohibiting by law under heavy penalties
interference with the legislature or legis-
lators by corporations by means of cam
paign contributions or appointments to
Office.
Rigid municipal control of public utilities,
with a view to ultimate municipal owner
ship whenever necessary to make such con-
troll effective in public interest.
Grants by the legislature or municipali-
ties OF rights in or along the public high
ways or streets to be subject to revocation
at the will of the grantor. When not re-
vocable to be for short terms, for adequate
consideration and subject 20 the referen-
dunn. Concentration Of executive power in
the office of the governor, with seats for
the heads Of departments appointed by the
governor in the legislature
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
FIRST SITE FOR RESERVOIR
Large Tract of Land I'm Colorado and
Nebraska Set Aside for the
Purpose.

STERLING, Colo, July 2S.-(special Tel
egram. )-Telegrsphic orders were received
by the local United States land office this
morning from the Interior department at
Washington withdrawing $50 townships, em-
bracing 100000 acres Of land located in
Weld. Washington, Logan and Sedgwick
counties In Colorado and Cheyenne county.
Neb., from public entry. This land is To-
Gated on the north side Of the South Platte
river and extends from Snyder to Jules
burg into Nebraska. \
The significance of this move cannot be
overestimated. It means that Hydro
grapher Newell, who last Saturday inspected
in this section for a reservoir site, has
recommended to the department at Wash
ington that this land be set aside for the
FIRST great national reservoir under the new
irrigation law. The preliminary survey
will begin at once. II this survey is finally
approved by Washington the building Of
the reservoir by the government will soon
be begun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
HOME BUILDERS GAINING
Local Building and Loan Associations In
United States Are Increasing,
ANNUAL MEETING OF LEAGUE OPEN:
President Delivers Address ana Sec
retary submits His RepOrt-Ne-
braska Makes substan-
tiaI Gain.

PUTIN BAY, o., July 2S.-The tenth
annual meeting of the United States
League Of Local Building and Loan asso-
Citations began here today with a good at
tendance.
President George H. Kostmayer Of New
Orleans delivered his annual address.
Secretary H. f. Cellarius Of Cincinnati
submitted his annual report.
The report OF Secretary Cellarius con-
tained the following:
A sIight increase in the total member
ship, with a small decrease in the aggre-
gate assets, Is the showing made by the
Local Building and Loan Associations OF
the United States during The past year.
There are now in the United States 5,3O2
local building and loan associations, with
a total membership Of 1,5S9,59S and assets
amounting to s565, ,3s7,966.
The situation in Illinois and Missouri
has been materially improved, although
these states still continue to show rather
heavy decreases in assets, Illinois having
declined a little over S4,O00,000 and Mis-
souri, about $4,000, 900 during the past year.
In Ohio several large building associations
reorganized as trust companies. substan-
tial increases in assets were made last
year in New Jersey, Massachusetts and
Nebraska.
The following table gives the statistics
for the different states:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
OPPOSE THE REORGANIZATION
Security Holder in American Asphalt
Company to Fight Proposed
New Company.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2S.-The first at
tack against the present plan for the re-
organization OF the National Asphalt COM
pany and the Asphalt Company Of America,
which concerns are in the hands Of re-
ceivers, was made today, when Hanna ",
Gallagher, n security holder in the Amer
lea company, began suit to have the pro-
posed issue OF new stock declared illegal
by the court. The complainant holds
twenty-one collateral gold certificates OF
the Asphalt Company OF America for $1,000
each. She alleges that the plan Of reor-
ganization is not a lawful exercise OF the
powers conferred on the committee having
the reorganization OF the company in
charge and the court is asked to decree
that the proposed issue Of stock in the
new company to the holders Of securities
In the National Asphalt company would be
illegal and the same be enjoined. The bill
OF complaint sso asked for information
which. It is intimated. is not clearly set
forth in the reorganization plan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
PHYSICIAN SIGNS THE MENU
Diet of King Edward is still Under
the Most strict super
vision.

LONDON. July 23.-King Edward today
enjoyed the improved weather at Cowes,
Isle Of Wight. He spent the forenoon in
an invalid chair on the open deck. He -
still under the most strict supervision.
The patients diet menu is signed daily
by one or the other Of the royal physicians
before It is submitted to the king, who
submits good-naturedly to the somewhat
severe regime. There Is every indication
Of his maiesty's continued progress to-
ward complete convalescence. Weather
permitting, the royal yacht will probably
90 on a short cruise tomorrow.
Truth says that Emperor Williams visit
to King Edward will be brief and strictly
private, the German emperor sailing from
Kiel on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern
August and remaining at cowes through
the regatta week, when the schooner yacni
Meteor III will compete for the kings cup
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
FOR MURDER OF De MoRES
Trial Mt Susa Continues and I'M
DOrtaHt Evidence IL Brought
Out.

TUNIs, July 23.-The trial at 5usa near
here OF the murderers OF the Marquis de
Mores, who was killed near Gabes, in
June. 1896, was resumed today and several
witnesses who had been cited by the gov
ernment were heard. Their testimony
generally went to prove that the murder
was committed by Touaregs. who hate the
French.
The deposition of the Arab who died a
year ago was read. According to this
deposition. when the Touaregs heard t1at
the Marquis de Mores was coming they
held a meeting and discussed whssher they
should help the marquis. repel or kill him
and It was unanimously decided that he
should be killed. The Marquis de Mores,
though severely wounded. held the Arabs
at bay for several hours with hts revolver
and was finally killed by an attack from
the rear.
Cross questioning OF one Of the wit
nesses, Mahomed Ben Ali. brought out
the statement that El Kheir, one Of the
men on trial for the murder, had received
letters from a Marabout Of Gusmar, say
ing that De Mores might be killed with
impunity. because he was travelling with
out authorization.
The Judge thought this statement sus.
picious as the witness had made no raen.
tion OF the matter previously.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
FAvoRs AMERICAN CAPITAL
SIR Charles Dixie Sees No Good
Reason for DiscOuraging Amer
lean Investors.

LONDON. July 2s.-sir Charles NJ. Dixie.
advanced radical answering a suggestion
that Parliament inquire into the increasing
roads made by American combines in Great
Britain writes that while special circum-
stances makes the acquisition of British
shipping by foreigners deserving Of public
attention he fails to see any reason why
the investment of American capital in
other industries should be discouraged
adding:
"It appears TO me unmixed good to US
that under the strict parliamentary con-
troll which cur private bill system gives.
American capital and enterprise should be
engaged in railroad work"
Speaking at Chlngford, County Of Essex.
this evening. Richard J. sedden. premier of
New Zealand, referred to the grave menace
TO British commerce from combinations of
American capitalists, which he said are
monopolizing railway and shipping. The
country, declared Mr.. sedden, must awaken
20 the peril threatening It,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
POLAND MoURNS FOR FRIEND
Death of Cardinal LedochOwslSi Re
Earded Almost as National
bereavement.

ROME, July 23.-The remains Of Car
nal Ledochowsltl, who died here yestert,
we're laid in state today in the chapelle ar
dente Of the Palace OF the Propaganda,
where they we're subsequently visited by
all the members of the sacred college.
The close friends of the deceased and
his secretaries, Fathers Veccis and zalew-
ski, insisted on personally performing the
last offices and arranged the body for
burial. The chapelle ardente Is now open
to the public.
The Piazza di Spagna, where the Palace
Of the Propaganda stands, is crowded with
people, including many American pilgrims.
eager to obtain admission. Letters and
kilograms of regret are pouring In from
all quarters.
The grief Of Poland, Cardinal Ledochow-
skis native country, amounts to almost
a national demonstration, the dead cardi-
nal having been persona non grata 10
Russia and Germany on account OF his
advocacy OF Polish independence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
: the different states:

The total expense Of operating the as
sociations was a little over S5,0Oo.00O,
making an expense ratio of less than 1
per cent to assets The receipts for 1901
including cash on hand January 1, 1901,
were 1896 ,9s7 ,216, and the disbursements
1858 or, ,296, the cash on hand January /,
1902 being $27,909,920.
President Kostmayer, in his address,
urged the making Of efforts to increase
the membership of the league and called
attention to the saving Of s1,60o,O0o by the
exemptions under the war revenue act.
II the legislatures Of the different states.
he said, could see the building and, loan
association in the same light as did con-
gress, they would be convinced Of the
necessity Of the exemption from all tax
alton, for in his opinion there was no
reason why the building and loan associa-
tions should pay taxes in any way, shape
or form.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
DIFFER FROM ARCHBISHOP
Catholic Clergy of Denver Do Not
Coincide with Views of
Ireland.

DENVER, Colo. July 23.-Resolutions
have been unanimously adopted by the
Catholic clergy Of the Denver diocese, as
sembled in annual retreat. which take
views OF the school question and the friar
question in the Philippines differing from
those recently expressed by Archbishop Ire
land. The resolutions commend the act
establishing a department OF public in
struction In the Philippines insofar as re-
ligious instruction is permitted at certain
times, but declare that the denominational
system In vogue In England should have
been established. They request the gov
ernment to guard against attempts at
proselyting by teachers. and protest against
the forcible removal OF the friaTs as a
violation Of the constitution.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
TO BUILD A GREAT HALL
AIethodists of London Purchase Prop.
erty Facing Westminster
Abbey.

LONDON. July 2s.-Robert william
Perks. NJ p. treasurer of the Methodist
million guinea fund. announced today that
the Methodists had secured the Royal
Aquarium theater property, facing West
minister abbey, on which they would build
q great hall, which is to be called the
Central Headquarters Of Universal Meth
odism."
The price paid was essO.OO The ground
comprises two and one-haf acres and on
Il also stands Mrs. Langtry's Imperial
theater. 1t is probable that some ar
Tangement will be made by which the I'M
perial theater viii remain where It is,
though Il may be transformed into an
annex to the church house. the building OF
which is expected to commence early in
1908.
Since 1t was opened in 1875 the Aquarium
has been a famous place Of amusement
for Londoners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
SECOND EDITION OF TRACY
south Carolina Has DesperadO who
Threatens to Rival Oregon
Convict.

AIKEN, S. c., July 23.-Deputy Sheriff
Chester Ahl was killed last night by the
desperate, johnson, alias Jeffcoat, who four
months ago killed a man named Wilson at
Herndon, Ca, and on July 1e killed Deputy
Sheriff Flanders who tried to arrest him
near Midville, Ca After the murder Of
Deputy Flanders, Jeftcoat escaped into the
ogeechee river swamps. He was next heard
of in Aiken, s. c., few days ago. Deputy
Sheriff Ahl located him and with a posse
went TO arrest him. AS the party rode up to
the house where Jeficoat was stopping he
opened FIRE and killed Ahl. Jeffcoat es-
capped into the woods.
Sheriff Alderman with large posse and
hounds is in pursuit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-24
SENTENCE BERLIN BANKERS
Men who Were Found Guilty OF
FrauduIenoe in Bankruptcy
Go to Pen.

BERLIN, July 2S.-The following sem
tences have been pronounced as result
of the charges of fradulence in bankruptcy
brought on the members Of the Leipseiger
bank, which failed year ago.
Exner, manager of the institution, hve
years penal servitude and five years de-
privation OF civil rights; DR.. Gentsch,
director, three years imprisonment; Bodel,
president Of the board OF overseers, to pay
a fine of Is, 900 markc; Schroeder, Mayer and
woelker members of the board. each to
pay a fine Of $4,000 marks; Fiebieger, 5000
marks fine, and Forester and Wilkens 5000
marks fine each. The defendants are COM
pelled also to pay the cost Of the prose-
eution. s.......s