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A8HETILLE, N. G, THURSDAY 1I0EN1NG, APRIL 5, 1900.
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CONVENTION
HALL BORNEO
The Great Building at Kansas
City Totally De
stroyed. Where Democratic Conven
tion was to have Met.
Valuable Surrounding Property Also
Devoured by the Flames,
A Fine Church and a School Among
the Edifices Burned.
THE AUDITORIUM WILL PROBA
BLY . BE PROMPTLY REBUILT
FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE EN
GINE ROOM OF THE CONVEN
TION EDIFICE.
Kansas City, April 4. Contention
hall, the mammoth auditorium in -which
the (democratic national convention was
to be neld. on July 4,, "burned to the
ground in less than half an (hour to
day. The fire started in the buildinj-
at 1:10 o'clock this afternoon. The
hall was one of the largest in the
world. It cost, with the ground . on
which It stood, in the neighborhood of
$250,000 and was built toy popular sub
scription. Within few minutes after the fire
caught the whole structure, 'taking In
half a block each way on Thirteenth
ard Central streets, was a mass of
flames. Twenty minutes after the
flrgt alarm was turnekl in the great roof
fell with a crash, throwing showers of
burning embers in every ; direction.
The fire -stairedU9ver the, furnace
room, in vne rear ot tne tmiramg. a
still alarm was'turWd In. Befofe the
first, engines arrived the fire had got
ten beyond 'control . x
Within twenty minutes every depart
ment in the city was at the scene but
the work of the firemen proved of no
avail. Efforts were soon directed to
saving surrounding property.
At 1:30 the fire jumipetdl In two ways,
attacking half a block of residences in
the rear of the hall on Twelfth street,
and across Central street, where it
caught the Second Presbyterian church,
one of the finest edifices In the city.
Then the Lathrop public school burst
Into flames. This latter building was
partly destroyed by a tornado in 1888.
These buildings and a number of fine
residences were almost totally ruined.
The convention hall is partly covered
by insurance and will probably be re
built immediately.
HOT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION
So the Department of Justice Rules
Regarding New Possessions.
Washington, April 4. John R. Rich
ards, solicitor general of the depart
ment of Justice, has Just filed! a brief
In thf Rimrpme court which fixes the
attitude of this government on tne
question of whether the constitution
extenlds to the new possessions of the
United States. .The department of
Justice says it does not without an act
of congress.
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ANTI-BRYAN DEMOCRATS.
New "York. -Anril 4. The Brooklyn
democratic club has under considenaition
to start an aeritation to prevent me
Timimtion of William Jenmiiings Jtfryan
fr President on the Democratic ticket.
It is under stood that an anti-Bryan awu
mer wiM be given or that a maes meet
ing is to be held. It is understood tnac
conferences are to be held with, promi
nent democrats from all parts or une
country, and that active work to head
off Bryan will be, prosecuted trrom tnia
time an.
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ATTEMPT ON LIFE
OF PRINCE OF WALES
An Unknown Man Fired at Him as he
Was Leaving Railroad Sta
tion at Brussels
Brussels, April 4. The Prince .of
Wales was shot at while leaving the
railroad station here tWday on hisway
to Copenhagen with the princess to at
tend the celebration of King Chris
tian's birthday, but he was not hurt.
As the train was leaving the north
ern station, for the southern railroad
station an individual fired a revolver
at the Prince of Wales but missed his
royal highness.
The (crowd attempted to lynch a man
who was mfeftaken for the Would-be as
sassin. The prince, who was perfectly
cairn throughout the excitement, asked
if the mami who had done the shooting
lhad been arrested.
INDICATIONS THAT BOERS '
WILL TAKE THE OFFENSIVE
NoActual Achievements on Either
Side Yesterday.
London, April 4. There is little news
from South Africa, and no actual
achievement on either side is reported.
The correspondents at Bloemfoxitein, in
brief despatches, to which the rigid
censorship limits them, concur In stat-
I ihg-fhat the Boers, ennooldened by
General Roberts' .inactivity and their
recent successes seem inclined to take
the offensive with the idea of carrying
out President Krugers reported boast
that he would capture Bloemfonteln.
THE WILLING ADMIRAL.
Washington, April 4. Dewey's an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
presidential nomination was .received
by members of congress this morning
with varying emotions. The democrats,
generally speaking, regard it as a Joke,
as do many of the republicans, though
some take a more serious view of it.
Efforts continue to be matte to secure
expressions from the admiral of his
views on subjects of political interest
or significance but they are .unsuccess
ful. He is only willing to make it ap-
parent that ,he is in .a mood to receive
overtures, ancLls?- waiting to see how
the people will receive the statement of
his willingness t& accept at their hands
the presidency of the United Stated.
"I have decided opinions on matters of
public moment," he said today. t
am not prepared to announce them at
the present time. I have been resid
ing the newspapers constantly and
have received thousands of letters from
all parts of the country, and have
formed very strong opinions on a
number of matters in which the public
is interested, but I do not think it
would 'be wise for me to announce them
at present. Candidates for the pres
idency do not xtnake platforms."
RHODE ISLAND ELECTIONS.
Providence, April 4. The state elec
tion today was devoid of the usual ex
citement characteristic of a presiden
tial year. The republicans elected! tneir
whole state ticket by a plurality of
about 10,d00. Last year the plurality
was 9,700.
REGISTERING SPANIARDS IN CUBA.
Havana April 4. Registration of the
Spaniards under the provisions of the
treaty of Paris continues. Between
one thousand and two thousand are
rnH stprfi dallv. After 3 o clock in
the afternoon of April 11 no more regis
trations will he received.
COLLEGE BASEBALL GAMES.
Charlottesville, April .4 Virginia 6.
Cornel 5, was the score at today's base
ball game.
New Haven, April 4. Yale found
Tufts paav to defeat today. The score
was 14 to 3. '
HONOR TO FRENCH MINISTER.
Paris. April 4. The senate today or-
dered the placarding throughout
France of the speech made toy M. Del
casse, minister of foreign affairs, last
night. This is an unusual honor for
the senate to accord to a minisiter oth
er than a premier. 0 . . ,
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Grant's.
Wood's seeds are '.aye re -able "and
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seeds only.
Wood's
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Wood's Mixed Sweet Peas at i " ant's.
The best spring -nedicine,
Tonic, 75c, at Grant's.
Grant's
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Talcum Powder, 10c " at
- An eleeamt Tooth-Wash Baldwin's
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25c at GraLit's.
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For soft, white hands B.-Id win's Orah:
Apple Cream, 25c att Grant's.
Grant's Pharmacy prepares extracts
of Lemon, Vanilla and orange of supe
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rTinane bleaches and cleans, straw
hats, 25c at Grant's. , '
A new line of Baby Carriages and re
clining go carts at Mrs. L. ; A. Johnson's i
ii Patton avenue. ; Phone. 168. -v;
THE QUEEN
AT DUBLIN
British Sovereign Royally
.Welcomed at the Irish
. Capital.
Picturesque Ceremonies
4, the City Gate.
at
Respectful Crowds Greet Her in Gaily
decorated Streets.
Her Tribute to Ireland's Soldiers
- I isrhting for the Empire.
CEREMONIES SAID TO HAVE SUR
PASSED IN SPLENDOR THE
QUEEN'S JUBILEE HER MAJES
TY; MUCH AFFECTED BY THE
GREETINGS.
Dublin, April 4. Queen Victoria
landed in Ireland this morning for the
first, time in thirty-nine years. The
commander of the forces in Ireland,
the JDuke of Connaught, Lord Lieuten
ant Earl Cadogami and their staffs,
greeted her majesty and the ride from
Kingstown to Dublin commenced in
splendid weather and before hues and
goodJnatured crowds. i
Frem the canopy over the Kiniestown
dock where her majesty landed, to the
viceregal lonige the decorations were !
abundant and harmonious. The road
had i-been rebuilt and smooth in,
cum cYcijf-wucie eiecmc irouev
have been converted into Vene-
masts.
route is picturesque, with few !
id spots. Sometimes it runs lane-
between Irish stone walls, with
fields beyond. Passing through
Kingstown and Danny brook and reach
ing Hhe city the spectators' stands
placed .ja.U '"-points of vantage, were
crxy-&d with people, .andJihe-royal pro
cession moved between masses of hu
manity all along the roajdiway. behind
the lines of soldiers
At the entrance to the city the queen
received -an address of welcome, and
handed the lord mayor her reply, which
was as follows:
I thank you heartily for the loyal
welcome and good wishes which you
have tenkfiered me on behalf of your
self and fellow citizens. I came to this
fair country to seek change and rest.and
revisit the scenes which call to my
mind the warm welcome given both
myself and my beloved husband.
I am deeply gratified that I have
been able this time to see again the
motherland of those brave sons who
have recently distinguished themselves
in the defense of my crown and em
pire with cheerful valor as conspicu
ous now as ever in the glorious past.
I pray that Almighty God may ever
bless and remember you."
The queen appeared to be much af
fected by the warmth of her welcome.
Burke, son of the former city mayor,
took the place of James Eagan, the
sword bearer, who refused to officiate,
but the lord mayor himself handed the
sword and1 keys to her majesty, who
touched) them.
The ceremonies at the city gate were ?
most picturesque. London's iubilee
lord mayor, Sir George Faudel Philips,
declared the reception and ceremonies
were the finest he had ever seen, far
surpassing those of the jubilee.
Grant's Egg Emulsion for weak lungs.
price $1.00 at Grant's.
BOARDERS WANTED
At Sunny Side Cottage on Sunset
Drive. Among the pines, 90 feet above
Battery Park. Hack at frequent in
tervala to and from the city. Terms
reasonable.
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Scientific Refracting Opticians,
No. 45 Patton Avenue.
Examination Free.
Special attention, givel to repairing.
OSTEOPATHY
E. S. Willard D. O., Osteopatbist.
Offices over Dr. T. C. Smith' Drug
Store, Court Square.
Office hours, 9 a. m. to 12 noon, and
2:30 o a 30 p. m.
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MONEY SAVED.
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Swiss and Lace Curtains. I have sam
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KENTUCKY WRANGLE
STIRS THE HOUSE
A Heated Diacnssion During Debate
on Hawaiian Bill The Quay
.Case in the Senate.
Washington, April 4. In the senate
today Mr. Stewart presented a petition
from citizens in Cuba representing
$150,000,000 of capital, "praying congress,
to enact a law prohibiting the use of
the United States military power to
prevent the landing of a competing
cable from the United States."
Morgan called attention to the rule
of the senate which provides that no
petition should he received from citi
zens of a foreign country except
through the state department.
The chair held that the petition could
not be received! and objection was
made. Mr. Stewart urged that the
petition did not come within the rule,
the Cubans having no other alternative
appealed to congress. The petition
finally was received and ordered print
ed.
At the conclusion of the morning bus
iness the chair laid before the senate
a resolution declaring that Mr. Quay
was not entitleldi to a seat in the senate
from Pennsylvania. That the question
might be brought to a direct issue.
Mr. Chandler, of the committee on
privileges and elections, moved to strike
out the word "not" in the resolution.
Speaking on this motion 1 r. Burrows
said he would be glad to proceed with
the case today, but a very important
matter involved in the seat of the sen
ator was under consitdteraition by the
committee on privileges and elections,
and' attendance in committe rooms or
the members was necessary.
"I ask therefore." said Mr. Burrows,
that the present order be continued
until next Tuesday. We can then pro
ceed with it, I hope, without interrup
tion."
Mr. Stewart protested that the case
of Quay had already been long Vlielayed.
He urged that a vote he taken upon it.
Without concluding the discussion of
the Quay case the senate, at 2:30, went
into executive session. The doors were
reopened at 4 o'clock and eighty-one
pension bills passed were all disposed
of in thirty-five minutes, and then at
4:30 o'clock the senate a'dtjourned until
tomorrow.
IN THE HOUSE.
. Washington,' April 4. The-house to
day resumed consideration of the bill
to estahlish a territorial form of gov
ernment in Hawaii. Mr. McDowell, of
Ohio, a member of the committee on
territories, was the first speaker. Mr.
D'Armontdt, of Missouri, criticised some
features of the bill. Mr. Boreing, of
Kentucky, followed and aroused gen
eral interest by discussing the Ken
tucky situation. Mr. Wheeler, of
Kentucky, replied toMr. Boreing, his
republican coleague, and defended the
Goebel election law, and attacked the
republicans for assasination. There
was much excitement at times. Wheel
er became involved in a heated; contro
versy with both Pugh and Boreing, re
publicans. The general-debate contin
ued and at 5 o'clock the house ad
journed. The popularity of the rural free de
livery service is clearly demonstrated
by the action of the hotfee committee
on postoffices and postroads in framing
the annual appropriation bill for the
postoffice department. In the estimates
submitted to congress $1,500,000 was
asked for the coming year, and the
committee, which has a reputation for
economy, after careful investigation
voluntarily increased the item to $1,-
750,000, anU that amount will be sub
mitted to the house.
THE TROLLEY IN HAVANA.
Havana, April 4. The company con-
itroJUnig all of Havana's street railways
commenced today to change to motive
power from horses to electricity.
' Down tag's Chlorides cure asthma,
bjronchitis and catarrh by inhalation a
Grant's.
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CREAMERY BUTTER.
SIROP DE B&TTERIE
in qt, bottles
The queen of
TableSyrups.
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Open Kettle Molasses
in qt and half
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COOKING
MOLASSES
In 10 Cent Cans
CLARENCE SAWYER
Successor to W. P. Snider,
6 NORTH COURT SQUARE.
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DECISION
IS DELAYED
By Court of Appeals in Ken-r
tucky Governorship
Case.
May Not be Rendered Before
Monday
Supposed to be Due to Judge Writing
Dissenting Opinion.
Bradley Speaks of Carrying the Case
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to Supreme Court.
SPECULATION ON THE
OF GOVERNOR MOUNT
NECTION WITH THE
STATE i OFFICIALS A
ACTION
IN CON
ABSENT DEMUR-
RER TO THE SUIT FOR ALLEGED
USURPATION.
Frankfort April 4. The court of ap
peals decided tonight to hold up its de
cision in the governorship contest case
until Saturday or possibly Monday.
The delay is said to have been occa
sioned by a judge who is writing a
dissenting opinion.
Former Governor Bradley evidently
anticipates an affirmance of the lower
court in holding that the legislative
journals are conclusive on the case and
that the court has no right to review
the action of the legislature in passing'
on the contest. He said today: "I will
move for a writ of error to the Unitea
States supreme court when the case
has been passed upon by the Kentucky
court of appeals, and there the case
will come to an end. I shall be glad
to see the end of the wearisome and
long drawn fight."
The . action- of Governor, Mount has
been the subject of considerable spec
ulation connected with the .absent re
publican officialsu' T&ere is a" belief
among some that -the '-officials, are re
maining absent fromi Frankfort with a
view 'to going to Indiana-in the event
indictments are returned agaist them
charging them with complicity in the
Goebel murder.
A demurrer to the suit for usurpation
against the republicans by 'the demo
crats for holding possession of the ex
ecutive building was filed today. A
general demurrer was also filed! try
Mrs. L. M. Banta t'o Jack Chirm's five
thousand dollar damage slander suit.
MARK W. LANCE DIES
Was Wounded by Rector at Marshall
a Month Ago.
Special to the Gazette.
Marshall April 4. Mark W. Lance
died tonight at 9 o'clock. It was a.
igraJt surprise to everyone, as he had.
beem getting along nicely, and the doc
tors said he had a good chance of re
covery. He was shot by young1 Rector a.
month ago at the doorway of Lance's
store, after he had refused Rector
credit, v Rector was taken to Asheville-
(to jail, where (he now is.
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Baltimore, Md., April 4. The repub
lican state central committee met to
day and decided to hold the state con
vention at Baltimore on May 9.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Wilson Etnier Cuts HisiThrost but
Still Lives
Wilson Etnier, a- former Philadel
phian, who has lately been living at
Haw Creek with the Lindsays, y ester-
day attempted to commit suicide, with,
probably fatal result.
About 6 o'clock in the evening W,n
and Roy W. Lindsay, father and son,
were returning from their -work on the
mountain when about a hundred yards
from the Lindsay home, on the side of
the road near a copse of woods, they
came across the body of Etnier, whose
throat was cut an)d who was lying in a
pool of blood.
A razor was by the man's side which
would go to show that the wound was
self inflicted.
J There still seemed to be some, life in
! the body, and the Lindsays hastened to
j the home of William Powers, notified
him and then came on to the city to no
tify the coroner.
Experts say that the peanut yield
this season will reach nearly 4,500,000
bushels of twenty-two pounds " each.
The bulk of the crop is produced in
s Tennessee, "Virginia and North" Caro
j lina. The American yield constitutes
but a small proportion of the peanut
crop of the world, aa the exportation
from Africa and India to Eurooe is
nearly 400.000,000 pounds annually, half
! of which goes Marseilles to be made
into oil.
Nice juicy Oranges, 20
per dozen. Wm. Kroger.
and 25 cents
Moth Balls, 10c pound at Grant's.
Baldwin's
Headache Cure, 25c at
: Grant's.
XJhase & Sanborn CoJfee in sealed tins.
received fresh ever aw o-yi, vivnu
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