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DAILY PRESS, 7 PUBLISHED EERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDRY, Vol. in No. 7. KINSTON, N. C, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1000. Price Two Cents. STATE NEWS. Interesting North Carolina Items In Condensed Form. Trinity College beat Lehigh at Durham Friday. The score was 4 to 8. Wake Forest beat Guilford playing ball Thursday, 9 to 4; and won the sec ond gamo Friday by a score of 19 to 9. Sidney Alitchell, who was shot in Sa lem a few months ago by Ada Walker, died Friday. Walker will be tried for murder. Work has been commenced on the Polk county railroad from Poor's Ford to Chimney Bock. It will ultimately be extended to Asbeville. Will McAlister was shot and instantly killed by Lee Turnbill in a disreputable bouse at Marion 1 nursday nierht. it is claimed the shooting was done in eel defense. Mack leeperman, colored, wno mur dered his wife in Charlotte on Jan. 6th, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hung May 81. An appeal was taken. Raleigh News Observer: News has been received here of the sudden death of Col. John D. Thorne, of Littleton. He drop ped dead Wednesday night while sitting at the supper table. Col. Thorne was a man of extensive acquaintance in North Carolina. Warren ton Record: The , Populist executive committee for the county held a meeting here last Monday and decided not to put out acounty ticket if theDem ocratic ticket was satisfactory.. The majority of the committee, so we have been told, are in favor of the con stitutional amendment, and will vote for it and work for its adoption. Winston hentinel: A big fire swept over a portion of the country just south of Salisbury Sunday evening. Something like a thousand acres of ground was burned over. Persons living in the burned territory saved their property by burning around their buildings be fore the fire reached them. So far as learned only one barn was burned. On Friday (iov. KusseJl honored a re quisition of the governor of Tennessee for Baxter Shemwell. A rendition war rant was issued for Shemwell several weeks since, upon the requisition of Gov. McMillan of Tennessee, who . demanded Shemwell to answer an indictment for 'fraudulently obtaining f 4,000 from the Shelton National Bank of Knoxville. The supreme court heard argument Friday on the constitutionality of the Craig law. The cuse was Debnam vs. Southern Bell Telphone Co. At the last term of court the case was submitted on briefs, but the case has not yet been de cided, and owing to its. importance the court asked for an oral argument of it. The decision of the question involved . will be awaited with great interest. The Populist State convention meets In Raleigh on the loth instant. , Cyrus Thompson, its chairman, says that Senators Pettigrew and Allen will ad dress the caucus the night of the 17th, and probably speak at the convention also. There will be other speakers. Populists, be says, but he doesn't know them, tie says it will be a large con vention; but that he does not know what it will do regarding the constitutional amendment. . r It is now thought that Mr. James Ruffln will recover. He was formerly superintendent of the Rocky Mount Cot ton Mills. Ills mind became deranged over a love affair, causing him to try to kill himself. He was placed in the asy lum at Morganton, where he tried again to kill himself recently, and his . injuries were considered fatal, but later news is more f avora ole. U e was a talented young man and the dethronement of so bright an intellect is very sad. The Wake county Republican exec utive committee has decided to have no county convention to nominate dele gates. The committee held a secret ses sion. iThe negro Republicans were clamorous for recognition, and a com promise was made with them by the whites, by which all ' the delegates to the ' State convention, May 2nd, will be whites, and all the delegates to the congressional convention negroes. The executive committee has named both Bets of delegates. . J Greensboro Telegram: President E. A. Aldarman, who has recently been elected to the presidency of Tulane uni versity at New Orleans, will pay a viBil to the institution and look over the ground before making his decision. It is stated that the position carries a salary of $6,000, and the institution has nearly a thousand students. The president of the University of North Carolina gets 12.500. President Al deiman would be only human if ne ac cepts the new offer - Whilo.be is as patriotic as any man living, he could not be blamed for not refusing to accept so tempting an opportunity. Michael Benson, a former employe at Biltmore, Mr. Vanderbilt s estate, has become insane. He imagines he is Capt. Dreyfus, and that his enemies have filled hira so dangerously full of electricity that should he touch a street oar rail or other large metallic subject, he would ini mediately disappear, aa does au electric spark or flash. His antics to avoid this catastrophe are pitiful. Imbued with the idea that Biltmore was a non-con ductor haven, be swam the Swannanoa river, a day or two ago, and made three effort to break into the mansion He was ejected twice by the watchman, and arretted the third time. He will be sent to an asylumn. Much interest is expressed iu Gin. Thomas F. Toon, tho nominee for su perintendent of public institution, whose nomination was perhaps the surprise of the State Democratic convention. He was born in Columbus county in 1840: was educated at VVuke Forest college: entered the Twentieth North Carolina regiment May 20, 1861, as a private? returned to the college and graduated, returned to the regiment at once: was promoted by the vote of his men to lieu tenant, captain and colonel, the latter in 1863; was wounded six times. In 1864, upon the wounding of Gen. R. D Johnson, Col. Toon, who was also wounded, remained on the field and was for ga; Ian try promoted to brigadier gen eral. After the war he was in the rail way service sixteen years; then became a teacher at Fair Bluff; taught there un til last year, when be engaged entirely f . J ' Tt - in iarming. tie nas aree farms. SOUTHERN COTTON MILL MEN Meeting of the Hosiery Tarn Spin ners' Association. Charlotte, N ,CM April 12. The South- em Hosiery Yarn Spinners' association met here todav. . The meetincr was pre- sided over by President Cbas. A. Adam- pod. Among the commission tnw present were: Alex Mitchell, of James Jfl. Mitchell & Co., Philadelphia: William A. Hpellesev and F. W. D. Oliver, of William D. Oliver &Co., Philadelphia., and E. S, Hyde, of o. uyae & uo., rnuadeipnia. me following schedule of prices was adopted: . o's and oh, 17 cents, 7's and 8's, 17X cents; 9's, 17 cents: 10's. 18 cent; 11'h to 22's rise e per number; jd h to 4U s rise oi c per number. The mills have agreed to discontinue the payment of "second freights" and in future will pay freight to either Philadel phia, JNew York or uoston, or if shipped direct to customers, to whatever citv in the east the customer may desire. The officers of the association stated that it was not the purpose in discussing the schedule of prices to undertake to stimulate prices further, " but only to bring the schedule in accordance with the actual markets, i The Telegraphers Strike; Atlanta, Ga., April 18. Little chancre has occurred throughout the day in the situation of the telegraphers' trike on the southern Bail way. Both sides claim they are satisfied. Officials of the rail road say that they have been given little inconvenience by the strike and that the trains are moving on schedule time with no congestion of freight at any point. resident JPowell, of the Order of Kai - way Telegraphers, in a statement made today expresses the greatest confidence in the outcome. - Southern Railway trains have been ar riving in Atlanta considerably off sched ule today, but all delays are not attrib uted to the striking operator). - - . Firemen May Strike. Charlotte, N. C, April 18.A report is current here today to the effect that fire men on the Southern Railway will go on a strike Saturday. At Selma, N. C, Thursday afternoon a party of strikes' sympathizers attempt ed take a telegrapher from a Southern engine. He drove them off with a pistol. The wire near that place was cut and the station house locked. They Call This a Duel. Paris, April 12. The Count of Luber- sac and Baron Edourd Rothschild, a son of Baron Alphonse Rothchild, fought a duel with swords today in the neighbor hood of this city. Baron Edourd Roths child was deeply pricked in the right fore arm, but he was able to return home for unch and to go on a stroll this after noon. White's Black Liniment. It cures Sciatica. Rheumatism and Neuraliria. A 25c bottle for 16c . T. E. Hood, BOER MOVEMENT CHECKED. Wepener Is Still Surrounded,' But The Garrison Holds Out Well. London, April 13. The war office baa received the following dispatch from Gen. Roberts: - "Rloemfontein, April 13. The enemy's movements south have been checked. Wepener though still surrounded, but the little garrison is holding out well. Troops are being moved to their assist ance, y "The health of the troops is good and the climate perfect." ... Chermside at Reddersburgv Reddersburg, April 18. The third di vision commanded by Maj. Gen. Cherm side has arrived here from Bethany.J The Boers have been locnted south of Wepe ner and Smithfield districts. J - Col. Dalgely, who is in command of the colonial forces surrounded at Weperiw, is holding out gamely. Exciting develop ments are probable in the near future. mi . a 1 a. - . a. LH9 censortinip is parricuiariy scried Boers' Loss Is Heavy, it Is Said, Aliwal North, April 12 The detachment of 200 of the Rouxville commando U pa trolling in this direction. Many oi the men jro to their farms at night and re join the detachment in the morning. The Rouxville commando numbers seven hundred. A large body of Basutos is closely watching events from the border. The weather is too cloudy to permit heliographing. It is reported that the Boers lost heav ily in the recent fighting at Wepener, There Is much weeping among the wo men and an urgent message for assist ance has been sent to the Rouxville com mando. There was fighting at Dewets- dorp today. ( PAPER ON THE FREE LIST. Representative Heatwole Intro duces an Important Bill. Washington Post, April 13. Representative Heatwole, of Minneso ta, yesterday introduced a bill to repeal the tariff oBpapev and wood pulp, And to add to the free list the following: u Mechanically ground wood pulp, cbem ical wood pulp, bleached and unbleached; printing paper unsized, sized, or glued, suitable for books and newspapers. This bill is important, in that it is the first step taken by a Republican to break up the paper trust by admitting paper free of duty. The bill has : been referred to the ways and means committee, upon which now rests the responsibility of either reporting the measure to the house or allowing it to be smothered. The Democrat have been engaged for some time iu presenting bills aimed at the paper trust, Representative Richard son's resolution being especially well- known. Fair Notes. Newbern Journal. The main building at the Fair grounds is decorated by Mitteldorfer una will present a handsome appearance next week. ' Evergreens were hauled to the grounds for decorating the various rooms which Is to be done by the ladies on the various committees. The race track is in good shape and is being well trained. The rain this week will be a benefit. One of the new features is the fish pond. It is iu the rear of the building and will contain a variety of native fishes. A good many exhibits are coming in and numerous articles of fancy work done by the ladies were received yesterday. There will be a good exhibit in this de partment. The "merry go round," ever popular, is in position and will be reudy to make its merry whirl. An attractive feature at the Fair will be the Turkish exhibit, consisting of era broideries and eastern goods and ueedle work of lace, silk and other rich goods. Does it Pay to Buy Cheap? - A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and dangerous results of throat and lung troubles. What shall yon do (io to a warmer and more regular climate? Yes, if possible; if not possible for you, then in either case take the only remedy that has been introduced in all civilized coun tries with success in severe throat and ung troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup." It not only heals and stimulates the tis sues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflammation, causes easy expec toration, gives a good night's rest, and cures the patient. Try one bottle. Recom mended many years by all druggists in the world. For sale by the Temple-Marston Drug Co. State Convention Notes. Written for The Fru Pbiis. The Lenoir delegation reached Raleigh Tuesday afternoon on a train crowded to the roof with enthusiastic Democrats and had hard work to find a place to stay. Most of them were finally domi ciled. The State convention met at 11:30 Wednesday morning. Except for one hour's recess, from 1:30 to 2:80 Wednes day afternoon, it was in continuous ses sion until after 9 o'clock Thursday morn ing. If anybody left tho hall during that time it was not apparent until 0 o clock in the morning, and every county was represented by delegates until adjourn ment. While good humor was the rule, there was the utmost indifference to any thing that touched on whatever the del egates did not fancy, and if anybody who made a speech thought that a dignified appearance would make an impression he left the stage a much disappointed and a much wiser man. The political temper of the convention showed Itself forcibly when Col. Paul B. Means, of Ca barrus, tried to advocate the nomination ofMebanefor superintendent of public instruction, He had hardly said a dozen words when they began to shout at him. "Name a Democrat!" "Take aseatl" "Vote! Vote!" "Go Home!" and shouts of derision reached such a stage that for at least twenty minutes nobody suc ceeded in being heard. One member stood up on the back of a seat and made gestures with an old umbrella for five minutes, but if he said a word nobody heard him. Col. Means tried several times during a lull in the storm to con tinue his speech, but the storm of hisses drowned him every time. Finally Judge Counor prevailed on them to hear Col. Means for about one minute, and then seeing that nothing short of being par alyzed would ever stop the delegates, he declared Col. Means' time out. Some speaker in referring to a Repub lican official of bad odor described him at length and closed a strong denuncia tion of him by saying: "He is the most dangerous man in North Carolina;" and to the surprise and boundlees mirth of the convention, - a delegate away back in thealleryof the hall, during the ' mo ment of 'intense silence following, ex claimed: "Waddell, by George!" While the the Lenoir delegation was scattered around working for Parrott a delegate on the lower floor asked a Lenoir man where Parrott was, that he wanted to see him. Not seeing Parrott, the Lenoir man pointed out another member of Ltnoir's delegation as Par rott. In a few minutes this man who bad been pointed out was shouting "Hurrah for Parrott! ' at the top of nis voice, when the strange delegate went to him and said: "Look here, you darned fool, I have promised to vote foryou.but if you don't stop making a fool of your self I won't do it." Of course an expla nation followed and Parrott got the full vote from that man's county. But the best joke on Lenoir is in the possession of Ma j. Neal, of Halifax county. You'll have to ask him if you want know it. Race Horses Arrive. Newbern Journal. The following horses to take part in the race meet at the fair next week, ar rived here yesterday. M. H. White, Hertford, two trotting horses, Baron Wood and M. 11. W. ; ; ; ' C. C Thompson, Weeksville, one trot ter, Bay Line. Rob't Smith, Greenville, two trotters, Bird Eye and Pattie McGregor. W. H. Dail, Jr., Greenville, ono trotter, Codine. W. C. Chatman, Grnham, two trotters,- Defender and Mattie Holt. ar 7w rrr I II 1 aw U Lilt Look at yourself! covered witn Is your face Dimnles? Your skin rough and blotchy? It's your liver! Ayer's Pills are liver pills. They cure constipation, biliousness, an dyspepsia. 25c. All druggists. Want your moustache or beard ft beautiful hrown or rich black T Then ni BUCKINGHAM'S DYE tftiftSr GENERAL NEWS. "" : T "T 1" .. Matters of Interest Condensed Into Brief Paragraphs. Texas loses f 3,000,000 by its recent floods. Stephen Crane, the American novelist, is about to die. Jim Jeffries and Kid McCoy have signed to fight July 80th. The last reported yellow-fever serum is said to I " raud. It is by a Dr. Doly, of New York city. Perry Belmont, the wealthy Democrat, of New York, is the latesi accession to Admiral Dewey's political forces. At Pittsburg, Pa., Thursday, a fonr story structure, undergoing repairs, sud denly collapsed, killing three people and injuring many others. AtMt. Airy, Va., Thursday, the post office was robbed of f 1,250 iu cush and stamps. The postmaster wuh held at the point of a revolver by the robbers. Dr. Hunter Mcttuire wishes to raise money enough to buy the hoirne at Guinea Station in w hich General Stonewall Jackson died. A negro occupies it. ' Miss Anna C. Chalmers, a beautiful and popular society young woman of Smith field, Va., accidentally shot herself Thurs day. The wound is expected to prove fatal. Thirty-five thousand Boers, with ninety guns, are concentrating in the hills near Kroonstad. Gen. Roberts now has 214, 000 troops in South Africa and 24,000 on the way or under orders. The sub-committee of the Democratic national committee has formally decided to let Kansas City retain the national convention in July, the local committee having made satisfactory promises of a hall. The Populists of Alabama have de cided to send a delegation to the national convention instructed , .' to i vote for Wharton Barker and Ignatius Donnelly for first and second places on the national Charles H. Allen, of Massachusetts, now assistant secretary of the navy, has been tendered and has practically accepted the first civil governorship of Porto Rico. The president has formally teudered him the office, . On Thursday the house passed a senate bill, which will permit the dependent mothers of soldiers or sailors of the Span ish war, even though they married Con federate soldiersj to receive the benefit of the general pension law. James T. Smith, the 16-year-old Phila delphia messenger boy, sailed from New York for Pretoria Thursday, on the steamer St. Louis, conveying the message of sympathy to President Ki uger, signed by 28,854 Philadelphia school boys. Owing to continued ill health, Hon. John A. Porter, President McKinley's private secretary, has resigued. The resignation : will take effect May , 1st. George B.Cortelyon, of New York, present assistant secretary, has been appointed to the office. Alabama is coming to the front. While she is a great producer of pig iron Bhe lays claim to the largest hog in America, ten feet two and a half inches long, four and a half feet high and weighing 1,542 pounds. He is a three-year old, half native, half Berkshire. :-i.V';.;-' . Tom Shepperd, colored, postmaster at Chubbeetown, a prosperous negro village in Floyds county, Ga., was arrested Thursday, by Inspector Barry and taken to Dalton for commitment trial. He is about f 900 short in his postal accounts, mainly through money orders sent by him to firms all over thecouutry when he had no money to liquidate same. At ; Virginia Beach, Vu., Thursday, , lightning struck the public school bnila intr. Two pupils were the victims. Thomas O'Neill was instantly killed, his clothing being burned from his body. Another lad, whose name could not be obtained, was so badly injured that his recovery is despaired of. The school-, house took fire, and the panic-stricken children baffled the efforts of their teach ers to calm them. The house on Thursday, after a spirited debate, adopted the resolution reported from the insular affairs committee, to authorize the secretary of the treasury to designate depositories in Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines for the deposit of government funds. JBy tne terms 01 the resolution, it only applies to Cuba, so long as the island shall be occupied by the United States. " An u mend men t to include the Philippines in this provision, offered, as stated, to emphasize the desire of the opposition not to retain the islands, was. defeated by a party vote.
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