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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-07-20
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-07-20

S. NJ. GATTTS,
Clerk Of Superior Court.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
QUAY BEGINS TO SMILE,
CLARKSON BECOMES ASSISTANT
POSTMASTER GENERAL.

With John 8. Handling the Reins
Over the Fourth Glass Offices and
Wanamaker over the Rest, the
Pennsylvania Napoleon Thinks Re-
publicanism VIII Begin to Boom.
WASHINGTON, March II. John S.
Carkson of Ohio is First Assistant Post
master General. He had another talk with
Postmaster General Wauamaker this
morning, and having been informed in the
meantime that he must take this place o.
none at all, announced that he had deter
mined to accept. Accordingly the Post
master General went to the white house and
told the President who sent in Mr.. Clark
sons name with number Of other nomina-
tions. Chairman Sawyer, of the postotfice
committee, did for Mr. Clarkson's nomina-
ton what Chairman Edmunds, Of the
Judiciary committee, did yesterday for
Walker Blaine-called his committee to-
gether in a recess of the Senate and had it
favorably reported and confirmed when the
Senate met again at 8 o'clock.
NOT PROMISED DEAD MANS SHOES.
There is no truth that Mr.. Clarkson has
accepted this place with an understanding
Postmaster General at the end OF one year
or two years or any other time. Clarkson
knows from Postmaster General Wana-
maker himself that he (Mr. Wanamaker)
will serve out his full term, and II Mr.
Wanamaker should not serve out the full
term Mr., Clarkson knows from President
Harrison himself that he would not succeed
him. Mr.. Clarkson held out for some time
with the seeming hope of receiving some as
surauces that he would succeed Mr.. Wana-
maker should the latter retire at any time,
but these assurances were denied him.
WHY HE WAS APPOINTED.
He was appointed because, while Presi-
dent Harrison was not willing to take him
into his cabinet, he was willing to utilize
bis executive and diplomatic ability in the
position which Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Stevenson has SO well filled through
the possession of like abilities. Mr.. Clark
son will be able to handle tho applicants for
fourth class postoffices (all Others go to the
Postmaster General HIMSELF, fulfilling CAM
pagn pledges and gratifying local leaders,
but he will not control the rest Of the pat
ronage OF tho department. John Wana-
maker will be Postmaster General as Benja-
min Harrison is President
QUAY DISPOSED TO SMILE.
Senator Quay is pleased with this ap-
pontment, since be could not get Mr.
Clarkson into the cabinet 1t does not in
crease his power over the small postoffices
of Pennsylvania because it is already prac-
ticallv absolute. thanks to Postmaster GEN
eral Wanamaker, but it will facilitate the
exercise. With Mr.. Wanamaker at the
head of the postoffice department, Mr.
Clarkson dealing odt fourth class post
masters, aud ex-senator Platt controlling
New York patronage Senator Quay is dis
posed to SMILE even if changes do begin
slowly
The morning news., 1889-03-15
LYNCH VENGEANCE.
A Negro Horribly Mutilated and Then
Shot and Hanged.

BALTIMORE, March IA Tasley (Va.)
special says: "The negro marauder
Fletcher, who criminally assaulted Mrs.
Obadiah MacCready several days ago, was
lynched about O'Clock this morning by a
party of about seventy-five men, Jailer
Samuel Metson was aroused about
o'clock by a party of masked men,
who demanded the keys of the Jail.
Jailer Metson refused t. give tn m
up. He was told that if he did not. his
house would be burned, but he still refused.
Deputy Sheriff Benjamin l.. Metsou, who
had been aroused by the commotion, came
to the scene and told the jaIler he had bet
ter hand over the keys, which he did. Tue
lynchers went to the cell of Fletcher and
told him he was wanted.
FLETCHER CARRIED OUT.
"He was at once released and was carried
out. He made no demur whatever. The
doors of the jail were fastened by the
lynchers and the keys turned over to the
jailer. The negro was then hurried Off and
swung to the limb Of pine tree on the edge
of road, abont one and a half miles from
here. He was cut down about 8 o'clock by
Magistrate Higgins and a coroner's inquest
was held A verdict was rendered that
Fletcher came to his death by being
strangled and shot by persons unknown to
the jury.
SHoCKINGLY MUTILATED.
FLETCHER had four bullet holes in him.
His neck was not broken. He was shock
ingly mutilated. 1t is supposed that
this was done prior to the hanging.
Fletcher was a stout man, about 25 years Of
age and was very black. The public ap-
proves the lynching. Mrs. MacCready's
husband came home yesterday. TIE lady
is in very precarious condition, and is
almost craZed."
The morning news., 1889-03-15
MATTHEWS MAY RESIGN.

Judge Gresham Apt to be Put in His
Place if He Does.
WASHINGTON, March l4.-It is reported
that Justice Matthews, who is not like to be
able to resume his seat upon the supreme
bench, will resign, and that Judge Gresham
will be appointed his successor before the
present term of the court expires in May.
The report cannot be verified because
Justice Matthews has suffered another re-
lapse and cannot be seen. Whether he
grows worse or better, the process promises
to be very slow, and he will, if he RECEIVERS,
hardly be able to resume his work within
the wear
The morning news., 1889-03-15
FEARS OF BLooDsHED.
Mexicans and Americans Apt to Fight
at Ensenada


Los ANGELES, CAL, March 1.-Two
steamers sailed yesterday from San Diego
to EnSenada, and they were loaded to the
guards with miners and prospectors. Gov.
Torres has telegraphed the Mexican
secretary of war for additional troops.
He is fearful of blood shed, and
the feeling between the Mexican
and American miners over their rights 10
certain gulches in the camp has so increased
that a conflict seems certain. Mexican
troops are hurrying to the mines from the
city of Mexico. L. Is also reported that a
detachment of soldiers from the Mexican
barracks at Mazatland are en- route to En-
senada by special steamer At present
there is a force of thirty soldiers at the
mines.
POPULATION OF THE CAMP.
In the whole camp are about 600 Mexi-
cans, 200 Indians, and perhaps 1000 Ameri-
cans When the rush to the mines com
menced ten days ago, the Mexican soldiers
disarmed every American who came into
camp, but lately this method of procedure
has not been followed. A gang of Mexican
horse thieves has been at work in the
camp for several days past. Three
horses were stolen Monday. Clothing,
tools and provisions are stolen almost every
day. The schooner Ellen, which left San
Diego for Ensenada with eight tons Of pro-
visions and seventy-six miners on board,
encountered heavy gale and has gone on
the beach few miles north OF Ensenada.
The vessel will bscome total wreck. No
lives were lost
The morning news., 1889-03-15
SENATE PRESIDENTS PRO TEN.
Decision that One Selection VIII
Cover the Whole Session.

cover the WnOle session.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The time spent
by the republican senators in caucus to-day
was occupied almost entirely in discussing
the status of the president pro tempore.
For number of years presidents pro tenn
pore have been actually presidents of the
Senate continuously during the session for
which they were elected, but the preced-
ents established during times when elected
Presidents were in Office were to elect
a president pro tempore for the occasion
only, and not for regular service during
session whenever the Vice-President might
be absent.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS.
The argument in favor of following the
precedents was based upon the contention
that the constitution requires an election Of
a president pro tenpore every time the ne
cessity occurs. Those who took this view
urged that it was plainly the intent OF the
trainers of the constitution that the Vice
President should be present, ready to dis
charge his duty the same as anv other officer
of the government that be was given an
important function in certain contingency
casting his vote in case of tie on the floor
and that it was not the purpose to put
premium on his absence. To this end it
was made the duty of the Senate to proceed
to formal election every time the Wee
President was absent from the chamber
CONVENIENCE AND MIGHT.
On the other hand was made the argu-
ment of convenience and might; that it was
a useless waste of time and not required by
the constitution to ballot for a president
pro tempore for day at a time. when the
same purpose could be served by one cleo
ton at the beginning of congress.
The diversity of opinion was wide and
the argument spirited, and it is re-
ported that it was the opinion of ma
jority that the latter argument had more
weight. Their declaration that the Senate
has power to elect president pro tempore
for the entire session was therefore adopted,
and Senator Ingalls, will continue to act as
president pro tempore in the absence of
Vice President Morton, without further
formality during the Fifty-firSt )ngress.
LENGTH OF THE SESSION.
The rate at which nominations are being
sent in by the President leadsa to the belief
that the present session of the Senate will
be longer than was anticipated. Such being
the case, a disposition was manifested in
the caucus TODAY to consider southern cleo
tion matters under the Hoar and Chandler
resolutions. Some of the senator's think
Senator Coxe's speech should be answered,
and it is stated that the Indications now are
that this will be done.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
DIPLOMATS MAKE A GALL.
The President Assisted by His Family
in Receiving Them.

The President Assisted by His Family
in Receiving Them.
WASHINGTON. March 14.-At noon to-
day, the President formally received the
members of the diplomatic corps. The
members of the corps assembled at the de-
partment of state, where they were pre-
sented to Secretary B aine by the Assistant
s91rs 6e Pdiosedag doea Dbo the white
tired in their resplendent court COS
tunes, were introduced to the President
by the Secretary of State. All the Iega-
tions were represented. The President was
assisted by Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Blaine, MIR.
and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mrs. Mckee,
and Mr.. Halford The reception took place
in the blue parlor and lasted half an hour,
no formal speeches being made, and general
conversation ensuing after the introduo-
tiOnS
The morning news., 1889-03-15
BUCK AND LoNasTREEr MEET.
Each Was Cordial and Another Talk
VIII Follow.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Chairman
Buck aud Gen. Longstreet have met 1t
was in the postotfice department this morn
ing, and quite by accident, although they
had an engagement to meet this
morning at an earlier hour at Col. Bucks
rooms, which Gen. Longstreet was not able
to keep. This engagement was made
through friend yesterday. Late last night
Gen. Longstreet sent word to Col. Buck
that he wouldn't be able to get around in
time this morning. When they met in the
postoffice department both were cordial,
and each assured the other that he would
be very glad to resume the conversation at
some futuno time and hold full conference
as to their respective interests. They will
get together in a day or two, and Col. Buck
says he will have no difficulty in coming to
an understanding.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
OUR SOUTHERN NEIeHBoRs.
Gioson's Resolution Discussed in the
Senate.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-While the SEN
a a'e was sitting with closed doors to-day, Mr..
"!oson's resolution was taken up for the
appointment of select committee of seven
S,to Ssuators on the relations of the United
oIaIes Ies with Mexico and Central America,
anu anu Mr' Gibson spoke in support of it. The
ISs p luton was opposed by Messrs. Morrill,,
iaIt and Hoar, and favored by Messrs.
neagan and Call. The latter also advo-
eaveu, indirectly, his own resolution, pro-
losing like select committee for Cuba and
Tue west India islands.
~, ANNEXATION OF CUBA.
=. ne question of the annexation or acqui-
oIln o.Slon OF the island Of Cuba, was, he said,
,l.esent IN the mind of a large portion Of
s sue people Of the United States. He had
ieeetentiy ~ had various letters on that sub
y9c.' ra showing that public attention was di-
ts;n teC.eo to 1t. If it was important to ascer-
ua raln commercial relations, present or pros
Se.cuVe, between Canada and tho United
!" ts'ayes 1t certainly was equally important
ascertain them in regard to Cuba and
,;ea mr. Hale objected to further considera-
so,,. @.. oI the subject, the Senate being In ex-
1--we session, and the Senate, at 1880
.oo OK took recess till 3 o'clock, and at
V'~V CLOCK ad iOurned til Monday
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Jaures, Vacant Scat.

PARIS, March AN. do Freycinet, min.
ister Of war, has assumed the duties IL tie
Office OF minister Of marine, made vacant 10y
the death of Admiral Jaures. Nj. de Ere
cinet will retain the position until a new
minister Ia appointed
The morning news., 1889-03-15
A FAT BERTH OVERLOOKED.

Only One Applicant for an Assistant
Attorney Generalship.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Francis Tracy
Tobin of Philadelphia came to see the Post
master General to-day, indorsed by Sena-
tors Quay and Cameron, Gov. Beaver, the
Philadelphia congressman, and prominent
members of the Philadelphia bar, for the
Office of assistant attorney general for the
postoffice department. Oddly enough, no
place, although it is a congenial one to
lawyer, and has salary Of $4,000. Post
master General WanamaSer took the papers
and promised to consider them. 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. Tobin will be appointed.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Nominated by the esident.

WASHINGTON, March 14-President Har-
rison sent the following nominations to the
Senate to-day:
Elbert d. Weed of Montana to be United
States attorney for the territory of Mon
tana.
Lewis Wolhey of Tucson, Ari., to be gov
ernor Of Arizona.
Rathbone Gardner of Rhode Island, to
be United States attorney for the district
of Rhode Island
William L. Dunlap of Indiana to be
United States marshal for the district OF
Indiana.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
RUMORs ON THE BOURsE.
AS Result Metal Shares Were Weak
and Prices Unsteady.

AB q Result Mebhl Snhr6S w ere WSaE
and Prices Unsteady.
PARIS, March l4.-The bourse opened
weak, owing 10 the rumor that three direc-
tors, including the governor, Of the Bank
of France had resigned Compton d'Es
compte shares were quoted at $50 francs,
Rio Tinto shares we're quoted al
326 francs IS centimes and Societe
des Meteaux at ll0 francs The
bourse closed with prices above the lowest
figures Of the day, but the market was un-
steady. Compton d. Escompte shares closed
at 375 francs, and Societe des Metaux shares
at liz francs 50 centimes. On the petite
bourse to-day Compton d'Escompte was
quoted at 337.
DENIALS AT THE BANK.
Bank of France authorities for.
mally deny the truth OF the report Of
the resignation Of M. Mallett, gov.
ernor aud one of the directors of the
bank. They also believe that the rumor Of
tho resignation Of Directors Duval aad
Hottinger is without foundation. La Paris
SAYS that NJ Rouyier. minister Of finance,
has appUi ted two treasurers and pay
master general TO ascertain the exact posi-
tion Of the Compton d 'Escompte.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
DUDLEY LIKE AN EXILE.
He Appreciates That He is to be Given
the Cold Shoulder.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Col. W. w.
Dudley seems to realize his position. Whom
some one asked him whether II was true
that he was TO be Assistant Secretary of tho
Interior, he said: "If have been appointed
it has been done by the fellows in the hotel
lobbies. am not candidate for anything
or any place, and know that / win not be
appointed To any officen
The morning news., 1889-03-15
OHIO LOOKING FOR CRUMBS.
Whitfield Now After the Second AS
sistant Postmaster Generalship.

WASHINGTON, March lex Postmaster
Whitfield of Cincinnati, au able and honest
man, will, it is believed. be appointed Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General. He was
indorsed by the Ohio delegation with Others
for First Assistant Postmaster General
Finding that they had lost this and were
not getting anything else, the Ohio men
dropped their other candidates and united
to-day on Mr.. Whitfield, Senator Sherman
having joined with the others in this as in
their attempt to get Gen. Gibson appoin ted
commissioner Of pensions. Well Informed
Pennsylvanians say that Mr.. Brumm has
never been seriously considered in this con
nection by either the Postmaster General
or the President
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Harrison Rents a Pew.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-President Har-
rison to-day rented pew in the Church Of
the Covenant Presbyteriau). He will also
attend the West Street Presbyterian church,
the pastor of which, Rev DR.. Fullerton,
formerly Of Eric, Pa, was his college mate.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
HARRISON PLAYS FREEZE OUT.
The Office Seekers Therefore Swarm
in Upon the Secretaries.

in Upon the Secretaries.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The President
was able to devote more attention to official
business to-day than on any day since his
Inauguration. This was accomplished by
denying himself to all callers save those
with whom he had engagements. A crowd
came as usual, and when they found
that the President was not to be
seen they turned their attention to
the heads Of the departments. The result
was that the cabinet officers were overrun
with of1ice-seekers and the President had a
little time TO himself. Secretary Noble,
Postmaster General Wananaker aud At
torney Genera al Miller were in conference
with the President during the forenoon, and
to-daY's nominations were the result
The morning news., 1889-03-15
In Executive Session.

r,ir,.. |" i"r,.A.sHINGToN, March IA. - For some
ionrI.H io,uuIes after the reading Of Yesterdays
or. sCt'nal the Senate this morning sat with
Il u' any business being brought before
n. lhen motion was made bt Mr..
sdio,.uunds and agreed to, that when the
Monday. F-'0' ~ '0 'A''
&. nat arrangement having been made the
enate ac,lIte proceeded to the consideration of ex-
'CutlYe business.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Iron Workers Quit.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March 14.-Fifty
iron workers employed by the Lookout Iron
Company quit work to-day under the orders
OF the Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers on account Of the pro-
posed reduction in wages. 10 Is believed
that the trouble will soon be settled salts
factorily.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
New Orleans Chief OF Police.

NEW ORLEANS, March 14.-The new
police commission recently organized under
the law Of tho last legislature, last night
elected David Hennessey, the present IN
cumbent, chief Of police. The force organ
lied under the present law hiss life tenure
on good behavior. being no longer under tho
influences Of ward politicians.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
sonator chace MAY ResIrn.

WASHINGTON, March IA. Senator Chace,
the Rhode Island Quaker, eortcmplates re-.
signing from the Senate 70 devote himself
TO bis private business s--manufactufing.
He told The republican senators 20 Il -3ny.
He esnys that be never sought % come here.
aid would be glad 70 10, but if not ready
TO publicly announce hls purpose.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
A Change Of Venue Tor woolfoik.

MACON, Ga, March IA I'm the Voolfolk
case the Bibb county jury box was ex-
hansted this morning. The ten jurors
already obtained were discharged, q cnange
Of venue granted. and a mistrial declared
Tho trial viii begin March 2 at Perry,
Houston county This trials have cost the
county $1,000 The change viii mako the
9 81 S.. Qoo uaore.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
MURDER ExPIATED.
The Killing of Paramour's Husband
Avenged.

UTICA, N. Y, March l4.--vlrgil Jacks IN
was hanged at 9:1s o'clock this morning for
the murder of Norton Motcalt In Augusta
Center, Sunday afternoon, Jan. q, 1883.
The murder grew out Of criminal relations
between jackson and the wife Of his victim.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
AUSTRIA AND sERvIA.
A Fleet Ordered Held in Readiness on
the Danube.

the Danube.
LONDON, March IA Buda Pesth cor
respondent of the Standard says: "Ths
Austrian government has ordered the Dan.
ute Navigation Company to hold as many
steamers as possible ready for an emer-
gency. Numerous tugs and barges have
been concentrated within the last few days
TO enable troops from Neusatz to be trans
ported 10 the Seryian shore at a moments
notice.
Official circles In Vienna discredit the
Standards dvices.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
1,ilIe's strike Spreading,

PARIS, March 14.-The strike among the
factory operatives at Lille is spreading and
it is feared that ii will extend to Roubaix
The officials at both places are acting in
concert for the adoption Of measures that
will prevent disturbances.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
GRAVES TO BE DEPosnD.
He Has Been Too Free in His Com
ments Upon Gen. Harrison.

menus Upon Hen. dafrl5On.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-E. o. Graves,
superintendent OF the bureau of engraving
and printing, and one of the original and
consistent civil service reformers in the
civil service here, is TO be superseded
William M Meredith of Chicago is likely to
be his successor. Supt. Graves has in the
past, it is said, been rather frank in COM
menting upon Gen. Harrison's public
career
The morning news., 1889-03-15
WORK ON THE YORKTOWN.
The Defects Discovered on the Trial
Being Corrected.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Rapid progress
is being made in the work upon the new
gunboat Yorktown at Philadelphia. The
weak bulkhead has been stiffened, and most
of the work required by the terms of the
contract has been completed. Some de-
fects discovered upon the trial, and for
which the contractors are not responsible,
still remain to be corrected, but it is be-
ieved that the department will be asked to
pass upon the question of accepting the
vessel next week. The contractors esti-
mate that they will be entitled to about
$50, 900 bonus for the horse power devel-
oped in excess of the contract requirement.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Peters, Portern Ruled out.

ZANZIBAR, March 14--The sultan pre-
vented the landing OF the Somali pyrters
engaged for the Peters expedition. He for
warded them 10 Dar-es-Salem by steamer.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
RUSSELL HARRIsoN's AIM.

The Montana Senatorship the Goal OF
His Aspirations.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Russell Har-
rson is said to be candidate for the United
States Senate from the new state of Mon
tana 1t is remarked by Montana men
here that only those who are known to be
friendly to Russell Harrison's senatorial
aspirations are getting appointments to
office Russell Harrison will leave for Mon
tana as soon as all the important Montana
appointments have been made.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Lost -Four Mon Overboard.

LONDON, March 1.-THE steamer Lord
O'Neili British, Ferris, master, from Bal
timore, which arrived at Glasgow yester-
day, lost four nen overheard during gale
on Feb 26
The morning news., 1889-03-15

LONDON, March I4.--The American base
ball teams played to-day on the Crystal
Palace grounds at Sydenhem. The sco.e
Was: All America 5, Chicago 3.
The morning news., 1889-03-15
TURNING OUT THE ms.

Harrison Gives his Partisans Reason
for Encouragement.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The postofflce
hunters who are looking for offices with in
cumbents are encouraged by the action of
the President to-day in making place for
Lew Wallace's brother in indianapolis.
''If he did that there" they say, he'll do it
elsewhere
The morning news., 1889-03-15
Bond Aooeptances.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-The bond offer
ings at the treasury to-day aggregated
S4790O0. The secretary accepted S69,9OO
AIS at los
The morning news., 1889-03-15
MORTON PLAYS PossUM.

He Was in Washington When Sup
posed to Be at New York.
WASHINGTON, March A.-Vice President
Morton has been thought to be in New
York because he allowed President pro
tenn Ingalls, to remain in the chair Of the
presiding officer of the Senate. 1t seems
tnat he is here, and was only waiting to let
the republican caucus decide, as it did to-
day, that one election of president pro tenn.
answered for the whole session.