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iiRRlEB PRE THE PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING EXCEPT StNDHY. Vol. III-No. 93. KINSTON, N. C..-TUESDAY, JULY 24,(1900. Price Two Cents. GENERAL - HEWS. Blatters of Interest Condensed Into , Brief Paragraphs. Harry Vaughan and Mrs. Mary Walker were drowned wbile boating at Aic.ts.ee8 port, Md., Saturday night. One of tbe warehouses of the Unttig Sash and Door company, of Muscarine, Iowa, was burned (Sunday. Lobs $80, 000. The Boer Gen. Dewett has cut Gen Roberts line of communication and captured one hundred Highlanders and a supply tran. During a dense fog Sunday morning tbe Unnard liner Uampama etrucK toe oars Embleton. near Liverpool. The bark was cut in two, and it is thought 11 of her crew were drowned. It is officially announced in Manila that last week 200 insurgents were killed and 180 surrendered or were captured. One hundred rifles were taken. Twelve Amer icans were killed and 11 wounded. This includes the casualties of Col. William E. Birkimer's engagement with a force of the Twenty-eighth Volunteer infantry, who attacked 200 insurgents, armed with rifles, two miles east of Taal. A special from Aberdeen, S. D , says: A terrible encounter has taken place be tween two Russian farmers, w hone names have not yet been learned, in Emmons county, resulting in the death of both men. There was no witness to the bat tie. It is supposed the men quarreled over a tract of hay land and attacked each other with pitchforks. Their bodies were found in the field, where there were evidences of .a fearful struggle between the two men! Both bodies had been re peatedly pierced , by the fork tines, and f were covered with blood. ' Col. J. W. Scully, of the quartermaster's department, U. 8. army, has gone to Mexico to disinter and bring back for burial in the San Antonio, Tex., govern ment cemetery the bones of American sol- - diers who fell in the battle of BuenaVista, fought- near Saltillo, Mexico, in 1846, ' between the Americans, under Gen. Zach ary Taylor, and the Mexicans, under ' San taATnrar.-Tb remains of "about 700 Americans lie where they were buried on the battle-field, but a new railroad will go squarely across the spot, and this has caused the American government to take action.- - ' DARK ABOUT ASSASSIN. Prosecution in Powers Trial Said . To Be Holding Back Evidence. --. Georgetown, Ky., July 22. The Paw-i ers murder conspiracy trial will be re sumed tomorrow. It is said tonight that the prosecution will not allow any of its evidence as to who fired . the shot that killed Goebel to come out on this - trial. Powers is indicted only as an ac cessory before tbe fact, and all of the evi dence as to the identity of the assassin is apparently to be held in reserve for tbe trial of Jim Howard, Berry Howard and others indicted both as principals- and accessories. The prosecution may close its direct testimony the latter part of the week. Tbe lawyers for the defense decline to say whether tbe defendant will be put on tbe stand. It is understood that neither Youtaey, Davis. Combs, nor Whitaker, .who are in jail here eharged with being accessories, will be allowed by their at torneys to testify In the Powers case. ATiUSrr.'G ry. o s o DO NOT BAND TOGETHER. There Are Ho Sack Thins mi . Ou(t" of Criminals. ' "The 'gang Idea as applied to crim inals is a ridiculous blunder," said an experienced detective. "There are no Buch things except In , story books. There seems to be something about the inner nature of confirmed crooks that forbids them to band together. Honest folks Instinctively drift toward each other and form societies and comblna tions for. self protection and mutual interest, but criminals are exactly the reverse. ,"Safe , burglars generally work In parties of three, but that is because three men are necessary to the average 'Job' two to manipulate the drill and other tools and one to 'pipe or watch the outside. Whenever It is possible for a burglar to 'turn a trick,' as they call it, single handed he is certain to go alone. It is the same with all other thieves. "You read of a 'gang of pickpockets' descending on some country fair. They do their work in pairs, so In that case It would simply mean that six or eight of the crooked couples' happened to strike the place at tbe same time. The detective novel theory Is that criminals are organized into great societies with regular beads and cast Iron laws and bylaws, to violate which means sud den and mysterious death.' , "That is all rubbish. If such an or ganization was formed, the police would know it ten minutes after the first meeting adjourned. One of the things that keep thieves apart is their horrible treachery. I have been a de tective for over a quarter of a century. and I never knew a single crook who would not betray any ; other crook merely to curry favor with the officers. They are well aware of that little pecul iarity themselves "and dread one any! other a good deal more than they dread the authorities." New Orleans Times- Democrat. - - Fiddled Into Ofilee. " If history be truer Governor Taylor of Tennessee is not the only man who fiddled himself into office. Lossing re lates that In 1848 be met at Oswego, N. Y Major Cochran, then nearly 80 years old, a son-in-law of General Phil ip Schuyler, who told the story of his election to congress during the admin Istratlon of tbe elder Adams. A vessel was to, be launched on one of the lakes In Interior, New York, and people came from afar to see It The young folks gathered there, determined to have a dance at night There was a fiddle. but no fiddler. Young Cochran was ah amateur performer, and his services were demanded. He gratified the joy ous company, and at tbe supper table one of the gentlemen remarked, In commendation of his talents, that he was "fit for congress.". The matter was talked up, and be was nominated and elected a representative in con gress for the district then comprising the, whole of New ' York west cl Schenectady. He always claimed to have "fiddled himself Into congress." It seems that history repeats Itself, according to the proverb. Washington Star. ' ' A13SAL; . r - . . r from'pekun. President LIoKinley TJrged to In- terrene in China. Reply "Will Be Forwarded. , This Govern ment Believes the Overtures Are Made In Good FaJth. Washington, July 23. President Mc Kinley has received what purports to be a direct appeal from the Chinese imperial government to use bis good offices to extricate that government from tbe diffi cult and dangerous position in which it has been placed as a result of the Boxer uprising and the ensuing hostile attitude of the great powers. Although the exact text of the appeal made by tbe emperor of China to France, as outlined in tbe cable dispatches of Saturday, ban not been made known here, it is believed that tbe address to the president is .similar in terms to that communication. In our case tbe communication was made through Minister Wuto tbe state depart ment "j Thus far a final answer bos not been returned. The French government an swered at once, but that Answer will not serve us. The United Stages government is ceuNciKuuuumy prownaijc upou hu eu tirely different line of policy in the treat ment of . the case, Unfortunately, tbe state deDartment finds itself alone in tins. but nevertheless, it is convinced that its plan is the beet, and it hss behind it the consoling assurance that at present all of the European governments have tac itly admitted that an error was made in tbe beginning in not following the com mon sense advice of the United States naval commander at Taku. . ' " BEST WAT TO SAVE THIS SITUATION. The point of difference between the state department and the European gov ernments is max me laixer are proceed ing upon the belief that all of the foreign ministers and missionaries and guards at Pekin nave been killed, and Insist upon dealing with tbe Chinese government upon tbat basis, thereby assuming a bos tile attitude that tends to destroy the last chance -Of availing, of whatever friendly sentiment may yet exist among the powerful Chinese- viceroys and the imperial government iteelf. - Thus tbe French reply, as ; indicated ; in the four conditions laid down by.M. Delcasne yes terday, sets an impossible, task for the imperial government in its present ntrai ts, and tends to drive it at once to make terms witlihe Boxers and Prince Tuan's party. ,: On the other band, pur government, while not guaranteeing the truth of the advices from the Chinese government as to the safety of the foreign ministers, is willing to accept the statements tempor arily, in tbe meantime remitting none of its efforts to get access to Mr. Conger through tbe use oi military force, if nad be. By following . out this policy the state department argues tbat it retains two chances Instead of one." It may reach Mr. Conger with troops, and italso may secure bis deliverance through the friendly offices of some of tie powerful Chinese officials, which the powers are not likely to obtain for their own people by following out their present policy.. - WILL STILL INSIST ON SEPARATION. It may be stated also that the United States government has not and does not intend to relinquish any part of its claim for compensation and reparation in the ultimate settlement. Its position in tbat respect it holds, will not be affected u. favorably by prosecuting its efforts to make use of tbe friendly sentiments of tbe Chinese officials. Prince Tuan Wires That Ministers , Are Safe. , Washington, July 23. TLe state de partment received a dispatch from Mr. Goodnow, our consul general at Shang hai, dated today saying that Prince Tuan wires him tbat an officer of Tsung Li Yamen saw all tbe ministers on July 19tb and tbat no attack at that time was being made. . An Enemy to His Race, ' - . Hcndcnom Cold Leaf. The Greenville Weekly eayf: "There is a reliable rumor afloat here tbat Claad Bernard' has been getting prices on Winchester rifles, by the case. presumably for the negroes here." bo farni6bea the cash? Tbe white man who is mean enough to furnish guns to negroes to. use against his own people ought to be pumped so fall of lead that of its own weight bis carcass would sink deep enough in tbe ground to bury him without the neces sity of digging a grave. . - Does it Pay to Buy Cieap? A cheap remedy for con-1 and colds is all right, but you want so: thing that will relieve and cure the in ore severe and dangerous result of tbroatond lung troubles. What ha!l you do? Go to a arner and more rrjrular c'.at-? les. if possible; if not pop.b!e for you, tbon in either cae take tbe cxlt r "ii.v that has been introduced ia all civi .: 7..1 conn tries with fjrrv99 13 pvr? V. rout end lurgtrvcLlod.Boecbpe's Gor r, i'rrrp." It not oc!y teals and e .l r tl.et snot to octroy the frna i. tut toraticn, gives a r-xd z: .' r ., t-. curesthepatont. rrjeti- ' ' . 1 m-inen.V.Jrir.yTfart-va!l dr - :n t-e APPEAL JONES WHITE MEN Indiffnant at the "White Man's' Mean Lie About Tuckahoe White Supremaoy Club and Make Affi davit That It Is a Lie. There appeared in an issue of July 5th of a dirty little sheet falsely called the "Yv bite Man," which is being secretly distributed by the opponents of the amendment, an infamous lie and renin! tiou on the good white people of Tucka hoe township, Jones county. The fol lowing is the language copied from the "White wan," properly entitled o be designated "The Black Man," to wit: "It was charged at Trenton, bv Mr. II F. Seawell, Populist, and the charge enn be proven to be true, that the White Su premacy club at Tuckahoe, Jons county. bad for its president a negro. The charge was not denied. It seems, in order to eliminate tbe negro from politics, t ho nia chine necessarily must once in awhile elect one of their 'big, burly brutes as thev call them, preeideut of the White Suprem acy ciud." . Now, in the first plaee. lit tie Seawell did not make any such statement ut Irenton, and it would- not bav been healthy for him tft have done ho. , In the second place, the stutcmt'iit. that the White Supremacy club (it - Tuckahoe. Jones county, had for it president a negro, is a willful and malicious lie. Tbe prtwideut of the club at Tuckahoe. Jones ouuty, is Mr. 0. G. Noble, the present Democratic representative from 4 ones county. The man who originated this lie and the man who circulates it is an infamous liar and a coward, and it will not be well for his miserable carcass if he ever puts in an appearance in Jones county. The following affidavits have been made by members of the White Suprem acy club at Tuckahoe: - We, the undersigned members of tbe WhiteSupremacycTub of Tuckahoe, Jones county, do hereby state that we have beard of the charge reputed to have been made by H. F. Seawell, that the president oi our wmte Supremacy club is a negro. that such a statement is absolutely false and without foundation: and we do fur ther state that the presidentof our White Supremacy club is Mr. G. G. Noble, pres. ent Democratic member of the legislature irora Jones county, W. B. Hakgkt. A. II. Jarman. ' ' ; Chab. Noiilks. . -' F. M. Dixon. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23d day of July, 1U00. ' Benj. Kinu, J. P. REVENUE RASCALITY. Promise to a Distiller Whp Opposes Amendment. . Chairman Simmons Friday received a letter from a leading Democrat of Wilkes which shows bow federal officeholders are using their office to help on negro rule. We make this extract from the letter: "I read with pleasure your' letter to Mr. McKinley. We are today feeling the effects of federal interference. I will give yon an instance: I learned that II. M. Parlier, who operates a government dis tillery, was opposed to the amendment. Parliw has always voted tbe Democratic ticket. I saw him in Wilkesboro last week and asked him if it were true that he was opposed to the amendment. lie said: 'No; I am in favor of it, but must vote against it.' He said that he bad been notified that he would be watched on election day. - If he voted for the amendment that a storekeeper and gauger would be sent on him who would run him out in four days; but that if he voted against tbe amendment every favor possible' would be shown him. Parlier said tbat if be was forced out now at this season of the year with tbe large lot. of bogs be had on band that it would ruin him, and under the circum stances he must vote against tbe amend ment. This was said to W. W. Barber in the presence of James M. Wellborn.',' f 1 1 - II Wanted k Drink. Some years ago Colonel Crisp was In New York, and being In attendance at a certain notable political gathering In Madison Square Garden was called up on for a speech. And did he accept? Well, rather! Running his fingers through his balr, adjusting his vest and pushing up his coat sleeves, be started in to sprinkle eagle feathers all over the stage. Now, the colonel Is a stout man and has a thirst in propor tion. In tbe course of his passionate harangue he became very, warm and asked that some water be provided. In compliance with the request a diminu tive pitcher and dainty little glass were brought and placed before tinx Colonel Crisp looked at It Intently for a few moments, and then "What Is tllsr be thundered. "W-w-water," tlmlJIy answered one cf tie vice presidents. "Toccj man," bellowed tbe colonel, tU nostrils qlverlnj wltb impressed r:j "c'lLcr te a bucket ml t t:"rJ cr lead r t j t!:a t ranch." Ilan fi c:ty Ir..: -.w; -t. STATE HEWS. Interesting North Carolina Items In Condensed Form. Herbert Toler, aged 12 years, was drowned while bathing in Neuse river six miles from Goldsboro, Butler tried to have more Democratic registrars arrested Saturday, but so far as learned only one at Wallace was arrested. 1I was arrested by a federal deputy marshal. Thomasville News: D. M. Luther, of Asheville, brought cheering news to the White Supremacy club of Thomasville last Friday. It was this, that Buncombe county would send up a majority of 1,000 for the amendment and 800 for Aycock, Asheville Citizen: If President Afarkin ley has a few more officeholders that he can spare and will send them down to North Carolina for a week we n il) carry the amendment by 75,000 or thereabou ts. Their insolent meddlesomeness is making votes every hour. Laurinburg Times: The negroes oi Scotland county and especially of Stew artsville township are trying the beet they can to carry out the advice of the best white people, nnd that is, leave off politics, buy a home and be quiet and industrious citizens. The citizens of Newton met in moSB meeting Saturday and passed resolutions condemning the outrageous attack on Registrar McCorkle by three whites and ' three ignorant negroes, and expressing determination to support the registrar in the performance of his duty, ' A heavy wind, rain and electric storm occurred at Goldsboro on Sunday after- Knoon. two nouses were saghtly dam aged by lightning on Park avenue, and three tenement bouses were struck in eastern Goldsboro. A negro woman and man were hit by lightning. A shoe on the man's foot was torn to pieces. The woman was slightly injured. A negro had his horse and mule killed. Letters in great numbers were received at Democratic headquarters at Raleigh Sundayargely referring to the registro, tion, which ended Saturday.' Secretary Pearsall said: "The letters are most gratifying, and show an extremely satis factory condition of affairs. The white registration Is very full." Chairman Simmons said: ."The news of the regis tration doubles Our majority," Rocky Mount Argonaut: The negroes in upper Nash are notifying their em ployers that they will not Work for them after the 2d day of August if they tbe employers vote for the amendment. Good Lcrd, hasn't It come to a fine pass when negroes dare attempt to dictate to 1 white men how they must vote? This shows tbe need of the amendment more than anything we have yet heard of. Salisbury Truth Index: 'The Mormon: elders ore still active in this county in fact thry are putting forth more strenu ous and persistnt efforts than ever, be fore. . They have never entirely given up their work in Franklin township and in addition to those elders who have been working there for the past three months. two more arrived in tbe city yesterday and will operate in the lower part ot the county. We learn that there are now about eight of these elders in Rowan. ' Charlotte Observer: - The statement is made in Charity and Children one of the beet written and moot interesting f apers in the State the organ of the taptist orphanage at Thomasville, that the children in tbat Institution are main tained at an expense of 1 4.75 per capita per month. The figures are from the treasurer's report and hence authentic. Tbey shew how cheaply human life can be supported in North Carolina. But upon the amount named a child at Thomasville is not only fed, but clothed. Think of food and raiment for f 57.00 a yearl . Charity and Children, remarking with pride upon what it justly calls"tbis astonishing statement," adds that "tbe children are well fed and comfortably clothed in winter and summer." We are sure of it, for no institution of the State is under gentler, more humane manage ment. - - CORTEXiYOTJ WRITES SIMMONS. Letter to McKinley Received. It Will Be Laid Before the Presi dent, Who Is Now in Ohio. Raleigh. July 21. Chairman Simmons received today tbe following letter from Mr. Geo. B. Cortelyou, secretary to the president. The president is at home in Canton, it is presumed tbe papers have been forwarded to him there: Executive Mansion. Washington, July 20, 1900, My Dear Sir: Ibfgleave to ackcowl- rde tbe receipt of your letter of 16th instant, with enclosures, and to state that it will be brought to tbe attention of the president. ery tm y yours, Geo 15. Cortelyoc, fwvretary to the President. Mr. F. M. Simmons, Chairman. Etc.". lla'eh, N. C. -l'"Tt M ? f ' lew cn.rt;!- V V are Vn )t V? 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