Ihe Weather To-day: ! I SHOWERS. The News and Observer. VOL. XLVI. NO. lot. leads nil Nomm garouHa djulies in news and cirg^tion. V -5 WILL NOT SOFTER THEM TO TESTIFY Jouaust Excludes Schwartz koppen and Panizzardi, ATHRILL WITH SUSPENSE WHAT THE VERDICT WILL BE NO ONE CAN GUESS. DREYFUS’ CHANCES FOR ACQUITTAL He May Go Free Even Should Only Three Out of the Seven Judges Declare in his Favor. Verdict Expect ed Monday. Rennes, Sept. 7.—Today came the be ginning of the end in the Dreyfus trial. With the speech of the Government Commissary, Major Gairriere, the ease entered upon the final stage of pleadings, and the verdict will be delivered on Mon day at the latest. There is even talk tonight of th trial ending tomorrow by holding an extra afternoon session for M. Labori’s speech and the deliberation of the judges. This, however, is con sidered unlikely, as the Government is anxious to have the judgment withheld over Sunday, in order to avert demon strations which would probably develop bloodshed on a day when the workmen are free. The Government is not only fearful regarding Itenes, but is particularly con cerned regarding Paris and other large towns where passions have been heated and where the verdict, whichever way it is given, is practically certain to give rise to trouble. It is understood that the Government has intimated its desire to the President of the court martial, Colonel Jouaust, and there is no reason to believe that lie will not fall in with its views. Colonel Jouaust this morning took the most important decision yet taken and took it entirely upon his own re sjKjnsihility, although he is undoubtedly only the mouthpiece of the whole body of judges, llis decision to. exclude the tfl/dhiony of Colonel Schwartzkoppen and Major Panizzardi was most signi cant, as it means that the court had al ready reached a conclusion and that the pleadings of counsel were merely a waste of time and might be dispensed with, if they were not a necessity. The court has made up its mind, hut which way? This is the vital point and forms the sole topic of discussion tonight. Both sides are equally confi dent that the court will decide in ac cordance with their view. The Drey fusards declare that the judges cannot condemn Captain Dreyfus after reject ing the decisive evidence which Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi would have given in his favor. The Anti-Dreyfusards, on the other hand, explain today’s rulings on the ground that the judges recognize that the evidence of the two military at taches would be worthless, because they would be morally bound to save their agent at any cost. A sample of this reason was given by an Anti-Dre.vfusard journalist who, when praising Colonel Jouaust’s decis ion, explained: “What weight could he attach to the testimony of Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi? The receiver of stolen goods must shield the thief as much as he can.” From the popular point of view, the scene in court when Colonel Jouaust delivers the judgment will be,divested of ■its most sensational feature owing to the absence of the central figure. Cap tain Dreyl'us will be taken to an ad jacent room when the judges retire to consider their verdict. A moment Im*- fore they are to re-enter, a bell will be run'g, and, as they take their places behind the long table on the stage, the infantry guard will present arms and remain at present arms, while Colonel Jouaust, standing in the center of the platform, reads the verdict. Captain Dreyfus will not be brought back to the court room, and will mot be pis-seint at the public meeting of the judges, hut, when the court room lias beeni cleared by the gendarmes, which will Ik* done as soon as (Ndondl Jouaust concludes, the reading clerk of the court will proceed to the room where Dreyfus will Ik.* waiting and read to him the ver dict, in the presence of a couple of gen darmes. The public will tints be nobbed of the Slicetaele of his emotions which are iltouwl to Ik* most: profound, whether tie* ilecree semis him to tin* arms of his family or hack to the initial settlement. The verdict may is* a condemnation, an unequivocal acquittal, or a form of acquittal that would Ik* equivalent to the Scotch verdict “not proven.” The last will Ik* the case if the judges should pronounce against him by a vote of 4 to O • J. That is. lie would bo freed, even though the judges in his favor should be in the minority. But, this, 'naturally, would be very unsatisfactory, as he Would cur ry the stigma for the rest of his days. Captain Dreyfus thus has five chances against flic pronecutfion’s three. Unanimi ty, six to one, five to two. four to throe, or three to four, will set him at liberty, whole unanimity, six to one, or five 1o two, will convict ham. If Convicted, the judgment will be carried to the mili- tary court of appeals, which will Ik* a formal .matter. The appeal court will only quash the judgment and order a re trial, if it should be established that the present court .martial has erred in a mat ter of procedure. This is in the highest degree i injureduibl e. The Court of Cassation will also have the right to order a retrial, if it should decide that the court martial has deviat ed from its instructions. Tills is the only loop hole for Dreyfus, and his friends will undoubtedly fight thus point tooth and nail. ‘Extraordinary measures have been tak en to spirit Dreyfus away, whether ac quitted or re-condemned. His depart ure from i Lea Mies will Ik* enveloped; in the same mystery and secrecy as was his ar rival. Major Cam ere the Government com missary, opened the proceedings with the announcement that Eugene De fwmus chii, the Austro-Hungarian refugee was sick and unable to attend <*olll*l today, 'but held himself at the disposition of the court at his hotel. M. Labori rose and said: “1 have received notice that for rea sons of public policy, Major Panizzardi aiud Colonel ■Schwartzkoppetn could not come to Itenucs to testify before the court martial. But, 1 am also unformed from the same quarter that they would answer the questions of a commission sent by the court nlartial. I therefore beg the court to decide as in the case of Colonel Du Paty De Claim, that Colonel Schwantzkoqxpen and Major Panizzardi be examinted by commission. The court will certainly uiulersftand that the de fense must submit to the necessities of public policy which are, 1 have no dould. similarly understood by the Government of the Republic, I shall, 'therefore be glad if you will ask M. Pnlelogtie, if in tiiis case, the telegraph must not Ik* em ployed. I think such a method would be exceedingly rapid and I am convinced that the President of tin* court martini and tlu* court martial itself will not r»- (Continued on Second Page.) MARRIAGE OF A PRIEST FATHER CHARLES BRADY WEDS HIS PROTESTANT NURSE. Mi s s Addie Gwinn Nurses H m Back to Heal h and for her Sake he Leaves t e Priesthood. Quincy, 111., Sept. 7. —Father Charles Brady, a priest of tin* fXitledic eßiiiwch was taken sick in Quincy three weeks ago, and was nursed back to health oy Miss A- t'm nmit of tlu* priest from, the church. I*'at her Brady, who is weaHthv, was ed ucated for the priestliood at Route. FEVER 'OASES AT KEY WEST. One Oase Reported From Miami has Been Isolated. Washington, Sept 7.—Telegrams to the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service front Surgeon Carter, now at Key West, state that up to hist night the American physicians had reported slxt.v four cases of yellow fever at that point. He estimated that the marine physicians were in at tendance on from one thir l to one half as many .more cases, .hut as no reports had be< n mlad<* for them it was tni'jKiss'ihle ito give accurate figures. Dr. Carter expresses the opinion that Doctor MeLauahan, of the Navy Depart ment, who is ill with fever, will recov er. A message to the Surgeon General from Miami, states that the one case re ported from that point Was 'boon isolated. TIII It TOR E N NEW CA SES. Jacksonville. Fla., S<*pt. 7.—The State Board of Health today reported thirteen new cases of yellow fever at Key West, AN. Hunt Harris, State Senator from Monro** county, and son-in-law of Dr. J- G. Porter, State Health Officer, be ing among tlu* number. There have been 110 deaths. No now cases are re -lor ted at Miami. TO SERVE IN THE PHILIPPINES. Governor Candler’s Minute Men Ready to Go at an Hour’s Notice. Atlanta, Go., Sept. 7. —Governor Candler’s Minute Men, a company of 100 commissioned, non-commissioned of ficers and privates, composed of young men in Marietta, Macon and Atlanta, has made application with Secretary of War Root to be accepted as a company for service in the Philippines. The company was organized on August 22d, officers were elected a little later, find for three weeks the men have been drilling as a company in Atlanta at a secret rendezvous, waiting to hear if their services have been accepted by Secretary Root. With the tender of service to the De partment went letters of recommenda tion and endorsements from Govrnor Candler and Senators Bacon and Clay. The officers say tlu* company is ready to move at an hour’s notice. KILLED HIM FOR A CENT. Charleston, S. C., Sept. 7.—-News comes from Charleston, S. C., that on Saturday Charley Chung, a Chines,* laundryman, killed a young negro named James Porcher. Chung claimed that a balance of one cent was due him for laundry, a quarrel ensued and the Chi naman fired a pistol ball into the ne gro’s abdomen. If Cluing is found guilty of murder lie will be tlu* first Chinaman ever hanged in South Caro lina. lULEIGII, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899. PRESENT PENSION POLICY SCORED Grand Army Men May Ap peal to Congress. ELECTION OF OFFICERS ALBERT D. SHAW BECOMES COM M ANDEIMN-CHI E F. CHICAGO THE NEXT PLACE OF MEETING Camp Fire of Ex-Union Prisoners of War. Il lumination of North Atlantic Squad ron. Crowds Throng the Delaware’s Banks. Philadelphia, Sept. 7. —The thirty third national encampment of the G. A. R. adjourned tonight to meet in Chi cago in 1900. Many of the veterans left here tonight. The features of today's sessions were the election of Colonel Albert I). Shaw, of Walestown, N. Y., by acclamation as OonMuander-in-Chief for the ensuing year and the adoption of resolutions scoring tlu* present pen sion jK>licy. At tin* ojiening session Judge Leo Ras sieur, of St. Louis, withdrew as a can didate for Comma nder-im-Chief and threw his support to Colonel Shaw, whoso election was made unanimous. Judge Rassieur’s action was cheered to tlu* echo and there were cries of “Rassieur for 3900.” It is expected he w ill be the next Commander-iu-Oliief. Other officers elected were: Irwin Robbins, of Indianapolis, Senior Vice Commander-in-Clwef; M. Minton, of Louisville, Junior Vice Commander in-Chief; Win. 11. Baker ,of Lynn, Mass., Surgeon General; Jacob Grim, of Mary land, Chaplain-m-Chief; and Thomas J. Stewart, of Pennsylvania, Adjutant Gen eral. The pensions commission presented its report, which the encampment ilium* dtately adopted unanimously. The res olutions adopted called for the abroga tion of Rule 225. now* in effect in ad judicating claims under Section 2. of the June 27ili, 1890, Act, stamping it as unjust and asking in its place the prin ciple defined in Rub* 104, under whose operations 400,000 names were added to tlu* pension roll. The resolutions also deplored the practice of the Pension Bureau which bars the widows who have an income of .S9O a year and asks an increase of the limit to $250. A com mittee of five was appointed to seek re lief from the Administration officers and failing there to ask Congress to amend the law in such a form as to make cer tain the true intent of the statute. Late in the afternoon a motion was made to return to tlu* South flags cap tired during the war. This was killea. The majority report on the resolution of 'the committee complained .hat wid ows of soldiers were ask 'd if their lives had been virtuous after the death of husbands and condemned such questions. The minority report said that if ques tions of that nature were asked this method should be condemned, Commis sioner of Pensions Evans was then ask ed, over ihe telephone it it was a fact that this question: was asked. Mr. Evans replied that where charges were made against applicants they were re quired to answer questions relating to them. Otherwise no such questions were put to the applicant. The celebration tonight included the il lumination of the North Atlantic Squadron and a big camp lire of the Union ex-prisoners of war. The ships were literally covered with electric lights, big searchlights being also in operation, and great crowds were at tracted to the Delaware river shores. The Departments of the various States this evening appointed their representa tives in tlu* National Council of Admin istration. They include: Alabama—M. D. Wickersham. Florida —D. S. Wilma rib. Georgia—J. A. Com in erf or J. Kentucky—A. H. Bliss. Louisiana and Mississippi- Lincoln Sims. Tennessee —George W. Patton. Virginia and North Carolina —Jailics E. Fuller. FROM NEW YORK TO TAMPA. On January the First the Seaboard Will Run Solid Trains Through. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 7.—President .T. S. Williams, of tin* Seaboard Air Line Railroad, with other officials, was here today. In an interview President Wil liams said: “We are working on the connection that is to make a through line jvossible from New York to Tampa. On January Ist wo will run through solid trains from New York to Tampa via Colum bia and Savannah. We are now run ning into Savannah and Tampa from Columbia and work is being hurried on the stretch from Columbia to the Sea board main line.” A PRINCE IN A DUEL. Paris, Sejit. 7. —A duel with revolvers was fought today between Prince Mos kowa and M. Gaston Mery, as tlu* out come of an article in the Libre Parole, reflecting on tfhe Prince’s father. M. Mery was slightly wounded in the meek. The duelists were afterwards reconciled. CHART OF THE PHILIPPINES. Schurnian Proves by it That the Tagals Must Soon Suqcumb. Washington, D. C., Sept. 7. —President Sehurmnn, of the Philippine commission, tailed at the State Department today to say good bye, before leaving for Ithaca, N. Y. Mr. Schurnian has un doubtedly made a deep impression upon the officials of the Administration* by his statements relative to affairs in the Philippines when he left. Ilis opti mistic views have convinced some of the leading officials, at least that the end of the war in the Philippines is in sight. One of the arguments which he used to supijKirt this belief was a chart of the Philippine group. On this the various races liopulating the island's were graphically set out in colors, the significant feature is the small showing made by the Tagals. Not only does the chart show that this tribe forms but a small portion' of tlu* total population of the Philippines, but it makes it apjM*ar that the Tagals in insurrection against the United States ceimrtiitute only a portion of tin* trilK*, and that whole provinces in Luzon, notably at the northern extremity of the islands ate either friendly to the Uni ted States, or at least neutral. APPOINTED FROM THIS STATE. To he Captain of Volunteers, Lieut. Stephen O. Smith. W ashington. Sept. 7. —The following were among the aj/jMxmt.inciits in tlu* vol unteer* army aninouneed today: A iirginia: To be First Lieutenant, Ed ward 11. .Meekins. late Second Lieuten ant. Company M. First District of Col umbia volunteers, Forty-seventh. To bo Captain of volumtt*ers, George 11. Bentley, late Captain Sixth Virginia v7 from miscellaneous causes. Os the whole nunllier 158 were passengers and 2IG belonged to crews of vessels. The increase in the loss of life this year over the year 1897 was due to tin* loss of the steamer Port land off the Mas sachusetts coast during a gale on the night of November 27th, 1898, wherein every soul on board, 127, perished. GOLD STANDARD FOR INDIA. It is Decided to Make Gold the Legal Tender Immediately. Simla, Sept. 7. —At today’s session of the India Council, Mr. Clinton Dwakins, the financial member), introduced tin* Currency hill. He said that it had been decided to nrake gold tlu* legal tender immediately, in tin* conviction that no other measure would save India from* disastrous embarassment and fresh tax ation. The Government, lie continued, was confident of the wisdom of this policy. While giving rupees for gold, tin* Gov eminent would accept no obligation to exchange gold for rupees. “The Government,” Mr. Dwakins de clared, “does not desire to do anything hostile to silver, in which the inhabi tants of India largely invest their sav ings. It believes that the rupee currency will expand in response to trade de mands. as the exchange of rupees for gold should impart elasticity to the cur rency.” KILLED IN SHAM BATTLE. Columbus, 0.. Sept. 7.—During the sham battle in the Pain spectacle “The Battle of San Juan” at Sells’ grounds today. Charles Krag, aged 15 years, a speetator, was killed: R. Ravetta, pri vate of the Fourth Ohio, engaged in the sluim battle, was fatally wounded and Max Guggenheim, a spectator, was sc riously wounded. It was supposed loaded shells were accidentally mixed with blanks furnished the soldiers in the sham battle. "FORWARD!" WILL SOON BE THE CRY Pushing Preparations for Re- Opening Hostilities. POSSIBLY BY OCTOBER IST IF WEATHER IN THE PHILIP PINES IS FAVORABLE. GEN. OTIS WILL THEN |4AVE 31,000 MEN A Plan is Favorably Considered by Many Offi cers of Landing an Army at Linga yen Bay and Taking Agui naldo in the Rear. Washington, Sept. 7.—The activity of the War Department officials, and the close figuring that is being done regard ing the available force in the Philippines indicates an early movement. It has been known that a forward movement was contemplated in November, but there are now indications that the campaign may begin at least a month earlier if there should be favorable weather conditions. By October Ist General Otis will have an army of 31,000 effective lighting men. It is believed by some officials of the army that such a force ought to begin an active campaign without delay unless the weather conditions are such as to absolutely prevent. With the arrival at Manila of the other troops now being raised it is suggested they may la* form ed into another cor]*9 for the purpose of pursuing the Filipinos in some other part of the Island of Luzon. In this connection it is known that many officers look with favor upon the suggestion that an army should be land ed at Lingayen, and move down the Dagupan Railway, thus taking the army of A guana Ido in the rear. This will necessitate the co-operation of the navy, and the officials of the Navy Depart ment have Consulted with the War De partment as to what can Ik* done to ad vantage in this direction. The Navy has offered to send a squad ron to Lingayen Bay, subdue the town and oeeupy it, thus making safe a land ing for the army, should the plan of attack be decided upon. FIGHT AGAINST A TRUST ENDS. Southeastern Tariff Association to Aban don Its Stamii.inig Office. Jackson, Miss., Sept. ». — The fight wluiiill has been waged in 'Missrissiimi during the past several weeks agaiiul-t the Southeastern Tariff Association on the grounds that it was ameritliable to the State statute against trusts and com bines was practically brought to an end today by the Association ainlalourwing its intention to abandon the stamping of fice established for tlu* purpose of pre venting rate cutting among laical agen's. The situation had a-wmiied' a very seri ous aspect until the Association aban doned its position, and the State was on tile verge of a big insurance muddle. Governor MeLauiin hud annealr-leed his intention of proceeding against the Southeastern Association by means of an injunction to prohibit the stamping of fice and also piivvvmt. tibie companies therein and their agents doing busimss in the State by withdrawing tlu* foamier. The Supreme Court has decided tlu* As sociation to be a trust withiia thr> mean ing of tlu* Mississippi statute mid mem bers of the Legislature which meets next January are exjK*eting ■some lively Jiitiga- tion on the subject of insura'ince wit'll the purpose of putting all oocnipiamSes op crating in the Stab* under State con trol. The ooruplaflnlt against Ciigli rates is quite general, and tin* agen's are indulg ing in some Lively rate* cutting in order to seonre business. BENTHEIM’S STORY DENIED. It is Stated That bdorsebnltz did not Use the Oonsmilar Seals. Coburg, Sept. 7.—'A semi-official agen cy declares that the statement recently nuade by 'OhJark« E. Benfcheim, tit Atlan ta. Ga., to the effect that Alvin Flo*- scliultz, when Uinlited (States A'ice-Con sul at Slonucbcng, used tin* seals, letter heads, etx*.. of the eanmilate, for yea**s b(*forie tin* Dreyfus case came up, for tin* trausni'ission to the German War Office of Frcflicit military secrets is pure iinveu t'km. It is also said that Bontheim was never employed in tlic offices of the gen eral staff of Germany, as tic has claimed. THEY FAVOR THE CENSUS. Santiago de 'Cuba, Sept. 7.—The cen sus proclamation of President McKinley arrived here yesterday and bus been offi cially iMibbs.hod*. The newsspaper com ment is generally favorable. A leading journal says: “The Cubans must realize the situation and co-operate in ail possible ways for th<* thoriwigh faking of the eerins which will give proof regarding tlu* elements of the population and supply argiraienits to siKiUKirt the contention of our people, that they deserve inrfiependenw and a stable form of Government.” GEORGIAN LOWERS RECORD. St. Ijake, Utah, Sept. 7. — J. M. Chap man, of Georgia, last night lowered the world’s record for a paced mile on an eight lap track to 1:47 2 5. P ,T ' 1 E FIVE CENTS. }**, ERS’ CLOSING SESSION. ,-c* es on Banking and the Currency —Election of Officers. Cleveland. 0., Sent. 7.—The closing session of the American Bankers’ Asso ciation Convention was held today. “The Possibilities of Banking Co-op eration Under a Uniform System of Credit Departments and Standardized Property Statements,” was the title of an interesting paper read by James C. Cannon, Vice President of the Fourth National Bank of New Y T ork. Colonel Myron T. Herrick, President of the Society for Savings, of this city, was the next speaker, his subject being “The Effects of Banks on the People’s Pro gress.” The next paper presented was on the subject “What Can Be Done to Perfect Our Currency?” by William C. Oorpwell, President of the City National Bank of Buffalo, N. Y. “How Can the United States Become the Clearing House of the World?” xvas next discussed by William It. Trigg, President of the William It. Trigg Com pany, shipbuilders of Richmond, Va. The addresses having been concluded, the election of officers for the ensuing year was taken up and resulted as fol lows: President —Walker Hill, of St. Louis. Vice President —Aivah Trowbridge, of New York city. j Members of Executive Council —Myron T. llcrrick. President of the Society for Savings, ClevelaiAl; Stuart G. Nelson, of New York; J. I). Powers, of Ken tucky; Daniel Anuon. of Maryland; T. E. Stevens, of Nebraska; C. T. Lindsay, of Virginia; George F. Orde, Cashier of the Northern Trust Company, Chicago; Caldwell Hardy, President of the Nor folk National Bank, Norfolk, Va.; J. W. Whiting, President of the People’s Bank, Mobile, Ala.; J. 11. Ingerwollen, President of the Clinton Savings Bank, Clinton, lowa. One Vice President from each State was also elected.. ACAPTURE BY AMERICANS FILIPiNOS SCATTERED BY CAPTAIN BUT LER AT SAN RAFAEL. The Brush Supposed to have Been With a Part of Pio del Pilar’s Troops. The Amer icans Push Forward. Manila, fSept. 7. —3:33 p. m. —Captain But ler with three companies of the Third infantry, a detachment of cavalry and one gum, while upon a reconnaissance •met a body of rebels yesterday at xSau Rafael. The Americans scattered the enemy and Captured seven prisoners, five rifles and three hundred rounds of am munition. They also destroyed the rice stored in seven ware-houses. The re bels are supposed to belong to the com mand of General Pio Del Pilar, who with bis main force retreated to the, north. The reconnaissance will be continued, following the rebels toward Maasin. The Flaked 'States transport Newport will convey to tbit* United 'States the Eighteenth and last company of the sig nal corps volunteers, the Nevada cavalry and various disclua rged soldiers. SPANIARD ALMOST LYNCHED. 'Havana, Sept. 7. —An attempt was made today to lynch a Spaniard, Andrus Cnnaeho, who was working on a lighter in the harbor. The mob dragged li'ini from the wJuirf, put a rape aroiimld his neck, hauled him along the ground and beat lun with sticks. Ultimately the einatoiiii house* guard restemed him. and lie was taken to tlu* hospital covered with wounds. Though seriously injured In will probably recover. ’The mob asserted that lie was an old time friend and abetter of Marti do Ramos, flic Spanish, intbrmer and spy. Onuncho said he knew Ramos, L .it deeJaml that ,lu* bad never 'injured any one and was jierfectly innocent of the specific offense charged against hiim. El Diario tic la Alarina, says: “lit is Mufficient to assert that a man was a Spanish guide or s'jyy to place his life inn jeopardy.” TROOPS LEAVE KEY WEST. At aslvfinigton, iSeipt. 7.—Surgeon General Stornixirg received the following dis patoh today from the medical officer at Ivey West: i’rtMMjis embark on transport San Marcos tonight. All in excellent health; no sickuiess of any character for .past ten days.” It is quite probable, owing to stringent quarantine regulations in Florida, that those troops will first be taken to New York and thence by rail to Fort Mc- Pherson, near Atlanta, Ga. General Mtunritt at Governor’s Island has beep iiKditieJ of the dej>airtim* of the Key West troops for New York and has been directed to assign them to such post as may he for the liost interests of the service. THE SHERIDAN SIGHTED. San Francisco. Sept. 7.—The United States transport Sheridan which left Manila August 1 Otli with the Minnesota and South Dakota volunteers on board, was sighted five miles out at dusk this evening. The transport anchored off Fort Ma son. Three soldiers died during the voy- age. THE TRIUMPH OF JIM INEZ. Caj>e Hayt'en, Ilayti. Sept 7. —.Timi- uez. the leader of the successful revo lution, has bt*en received in tri'iimjdi at Santiago. Public feeling seems to be unanimously in his favor as candidate for the Presidency.