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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
RECOGNITION OF THE cUBANs.
The Principal Subject to be Considered
Saturday.

Washington, Jan. 9.--Nery general
interest is manifested about the Sen
ate in the special meeting of the COM
mittee on Foreign Relations which has
been announced for Saturday, to con
slider the various measures before the
committee bearing on the foreign
questions which have recently been
receiving such general attention.
1t is understood now that the Senate
will tomorrow adjourn over until
Monday, and in case it does, the com
mittee will probably hold an all-day
session.
It is the purpose of the committee
to take up especially the Cuban
Venezuelan, and Armenian questions,
with incidental reference, i'll connec-
tion with the Venezuelan subject, to
the Monroe doctrine.
There are so many bills and resolu-
tions before the committee bearing up
on all phases of these puestions,so that
it is quite probable that more than
one days sitting will be necessary to
dispose of them or any one of them.
While there is no positive informa-
tion obtainable, at this time there are
reasons for believing thnt precedence
viii be given to the Cuban question.
This question will be considered when
taken up on the basis OF the propriety
OF recognizing the belligerency of the
insurgents. There is unquestionably
majority in the committee favora-
BILE to granting this recognition but
there may be division of sentiment
as to the time when it should be Civ
en-. There is n feeling on the part Of
conservative Senators that too great
precipitateness in this direction may
do the Cuban cause more injury than
benefit. 1t is therefore possible that
even after Investigating the situation
in Cuba as fully as is possible positive
action by the committee will be post
poned until a time which may be de-
cided to be more opportune than the
present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
SENATOR JONES KICKS OUT.
And Now the Revenue Rill Cannot be
Reported FaVorabk.

Washington. Jan 9.-The Senate
Finance Committee failed To meet to-
day Notwithstanding the instruction
of yesterdays caucus, because il was
discovered that Senator Jones, OF Ne
braska would not act with the Repub
lican members of the committee in re-
porting the bill, without an amend
ment providing for duty on sugar.
The Republicans of the committee are
in the minority without Mr.. Jones. He
takes the position that as the peopls
of the Pacific coast are largely inter
ested in the beet sugar industry, tho
tariff bill passed should provide for
the protection of this interest. IL he
maintains this position, and the Re
publican caucus does not reserve its
instructions, it viii be necessary to re-
port the bill adversely il at at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
VENEZUELAN QUESTION AGAIN.
Resolution of inquiry in Regard to
British Encroachment.

Washington, Jan. Am echo OF the
Associated Press dispatches from
Venezuela was heard in the House to-
dav. AS soon as the journal had been
read. Mr. Livingston (Dem.), sent to
the clerks desk and had read the fol-
lowing resolution:
BE it resolved by the House OF Rep
fesentatives, the Senate cOncurrlng,
that the President of the United
States is hereby requested TO forth
with ascertain whether Great britain
is advancing her outpOsts on the ter
ritory i'm dispute between her colony
of British Guiana and the republic of
Venezuela, or is reinforcing posts
heretofore established with troops,
police or ordnance; and should the
President become cognizant of the
fact that British military or police
force is advancing to invade or rein
force, or since the seventeenth day OF
December last, has invaded or rein
forced posts formerly occupied within
said disputed territory, he demand the
immediate withdrawal of said soldiers
and the reduction of the police in said
territory to not greater number
than were occupying the British out
posts on the aforesaid 18th of Decem-
ber, 1896"
Mr.. Livingston asked for unanimous
consent to make a brief explanation
of the resolution, but Mr.. Boutelle
(Rep., Maine), objected, and the reso-
luton was referred TO the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
December nth is the date upon
which the President sent his Vene-
zuelan message to the House.
a favorable report was made by Mr..
Bingham (Rep., Pa.), from the Com
mittee on Appropriations of resolu-
tion recently introduced by him ask
ing the Secretary of the Treasury for
information as to why the construc-
ton of the new Philadelphia mint
building had been delayed. The reso-
luton was agreed to.
Mr.. Henderson (Rep., Iowa), gave
notice that the report of the com
mittee on rules OF the House would be
called up tomorrow and at 1920
the House adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
CUBANS WAIT FOR ARMS.
THE INSURGENTS ADVANCING
ALONG THE COAST.
But the Official Dispatches Report
Them as Having Been
Defeated.

Havana, Jan. 9.-The insurgents,
according to the advices from the front
to-day are still moving in the province
of Pinar del Rio, and as they are keep
ing near the coast it is believed they
are awaiting the arrival of an expedi-
tion having with it n large supply of
ammunition, arms, etc.
The column of Spanish trops com
manded by General Pratt is reported
to be continuing the pursuit of the
insurgents under Generals Maceo,
Zayas, Miro and one of the Nunez
brothers. This force is said to have
passed by Palomino, following the
coast line in the direction of Mount
Guananjay.
The Spanish troops have advanced
their positions on Mount Baracoa,
Valenciano, Goyia, Central LULA and
Mameyea in the direction of Banes
The insurgents, in retreating, left
eight killed and thirty-two fire arms
behind them.
The colmun of troops commanded
by Col. Molina, i'm the district Of Al
fOnzo XIII, province of Mantanzas,
have captured an 'insurgent position
on Mount Manjuari at the point of
bayonets. The engagement lasted
four hours, during nearly all of which
time the Spaniards used the bayonet.
They captured the insurgents camp,
thirty sets of arms and much ammuni-
tion, supplies, medicines and an in
surgent banner. The insurgents left
fifteen killed on the mountain and re-
treated with many wounded, part in
the direction of Cienego and others in
the direction of the province of Ha-
vana The troops had two officers and
twelve soldiers wounded.
The news published in New York via
Tampa, Fla, that the insurgents have
captured seventeen forts and that
seven hundred soldiers have deserted
totheenemy is not true. The insurgents
have not been able to capture one
fort, it is officially asserted.
Daniel Bolivar, secretary of Cen
Maceo, the insurgents commander
was wounded in the engagement at
Ceiba Aqua and has died of his
wounds.
Captain Caesar Dehille, aide-de-camp
Of Gen. Maceo, has surrendered to the
Spanish authorities.
New York. Jan. 9-A dispatch from
Havana says: An important conflict
seems to be pending. The overpower-
ing Spanish columns everywhere in the
vicinity OF the small band of insur-
gents that have been arraying the
country North of the railways have
been called in. Gormez evidently is
consolidating his forces.
The inusrgents are in two large
bodies. One, under Maceo, is near
Cebia del Aqua, on the boundary line
between the provinces of Havana and
Pinar del Rio The other under
Gomez is west and south of Guanajay
over the border in Pinar del Rio pro-
vince.
Havana is perfectly quiet. The
volunteers have not been called out,
although general order issued gives
full details of what is to be done in
case of necessity.
RESIGNATION NOT ACCEPTED.
Madrid, Jan. 9.--At meeting of the
cabinet, which was presided over by
the Queen regent, it was decided not
to accept the resignation of MARTINEZ
Campos, as Captain General of the
forces in Cuba, and Governor-GeneralI
of the Island. Tt was also decided to
increase the naval and military forces
in Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
PENSION APPROPRIATION BILL
AS reported to the House it Carries a
Sum of $i4i, 1926, 800.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Pension
Appropriation bill was reported to the
House to-day. The bill carries an APP
preparation of $141 ,325,6 $50, which is
about the same appropriation as last
year and was estimated .by the Com
missioner of Pension to be necessary.
Tie principal change was dropping
the executive provision proposed by
w. A. Stone, of Pennsylvania, that no
pension should he reduced, suspended
or dropped except for fraud establish
ed by a United States court. The pro-
vision that when an application is re-
iected for informality and n pension
secured by subsequent application it
shall date from the first application,
was retained, as was the provision
that widow in establishing her claim
to n pension under the Act of June 81,
1890, need not prove that she is With
out other means of support than her
daily labor, but to this was added that
"she shall prove that her net income
does not exceed $500 per annum."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
TWO TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKES.
Towns and Villages Destroyed and
Thousands of Lives Lost.

Teheran, Persia, Jan. 9.-Two earth
s,uakcs have occurred in the district
of Khalkhal, the first on the night of
Jan. 2. Upon that occasion the large
village of Janjabad was destroyed,
several others were partially destroy
ed and 300 persons were killed.
The second earthquake occurred
during the morning of Jan. s, and was
very severe it was felt over an area of
900 miles. The town OF Col, was des-
troyed and thousand houses were
demolished. In addition, great dam
age was done to many villages. The
loss of life was very great. There
were 500 persons killed in Col alone.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
RECEIVER OF NORTHERN PACIFIC

Helena, Mont, Jan. o.-Judge Gill
bert of Portland, in the United States
District court to-day appointed An
drew f. Burleigh, of Seattle, sole re-
ceiYer for the Northern Pacific Rail-
way. Judge Gilbert said the change
was necessary not for any personal
reason. concerning present receivers,
but for the more harmonious manage
ment of the road.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 9-There is n
well-defined rumor here to-day to the
effect that the name of Ex-Governor
Frank Brown, is being seriously con-
sidered by the committee having the
matter in charge as the successor to
Charles F. Mayor as president Of the
B. a o. r. r.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
THE OLD MAN WRITES
The Presidents Letter to Sen
.s.-s .s ..ator Catfery.
ABOUT THE BOND ISSUE
Gives the Facts in the Whole
Transaction.
HE FAVORED A POPULAR LOAN
Mr.. Cleveland Says He is Amazed at
the intolerance That Lead to the
Malicious Attack Upon the
Administration.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The debate on
the Elkins resolution in the Senate last
Friday when the administration was
accused by several Senators of having
entered into an agreement with a
syndicate to float the expected issue
of bonds is the subject of letter writ
ten by President Cleveland to Senator
Caffery of Louisiana. The knowledge
that such n letter had been addressed
to Mr.. Caffery was obtained tonight
and the letter is made public by
the latter. 1t is the handwriting of
the President, and covers six pages of
closely written note paper. 1t is in
full as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10
TWELVE PERSONS DROWNED.

Milan Italy, Jan. "a boiler on a
torpedo boat on Lake Maggorie eX-
ploded to-day sinking the vessel and
drowning IL people who were on board
her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-10

Madrid, Jan. 9.--At n meeting of the
cabinet, which was presided over by
the Queen regent, it was decided not
to accept the resignation of Martinez
Campos, as Captain General of the
forces in Cuba, and Governor-General
of the Island. Tt was also decided to
increase the naval and military forces
in Cuba
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
OUTLOOK DIscoURAeINe,

Present Condition of the Wooden and
Worsted Industries of This Country.
The Textile Manufacturers Journal
of New York city prints in its last issue
e summary of the returns received from
manufacturers in response to 800 cir
cular letters sent out inquiring into the
present condition of the wooden and
worsted industries of this country.
The showing made, the paper says, in.
dictates a condition that is distressful.
While the figures indicate a bad con-
dition, the paper adds, they are far
from showing the actual condition, as
many of the mills now in full operation
will be closed down in a short time, a
great many manufacturers preferring
to run full and complete their orders
rather than run on part time.
An analysis of the figures received
shows that in woolens, 256 mills re-
ported, of which 131 are running full I;
GA are closed entirely, and 81 are run
ming on fractional time. Out of total
capacity of 1852 looms, II sos are still
in operation. They are running on an
average of 40 hours per week, or SO per
cent. of their full time. The full COM
plement of employees for these mills
is given at 2,2s7, of which 27,206 are at
present employed. The pay rolls, CON-
pared with those of 1892, show an av-
erage reduction of 1873 per cent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
THE BATH.
It Was Once Used in Italy for Capital
Punishment.

fuuisnmeut.
The punishment of the bagno Cbath) 4,
one of the most cleverly cruel inflic-
tons ever devised by an official of tie
torture chamber, was administered in
Italy, probably in Venice, where the
water of the lagoons played SO prom
ipent part in its penal system.
The prisoner was placed in vat, the
sides of which were slightly in excess
Of the average height of a man. In
order to hold in check the rising tide
of a supply of water, which ran into the
vat in constant stream, the criminal
was furnished with a scoop with which
. to bale out the water as fast as it
came in.
The respite from death by INNER
sion thus obtained was more or less
prolonged, according to the powers OF
endurance possessed by the victim.
But, imagine the moral torture, the ex'
hausting and even hideously grotesque
efforts, the incessant and pitiless toll
by night and day, to staye off the
dread moment fast approaching, when,
overcome by sleep and fatigue, he was
unable to struggle any longer against
his fatei
He Compromised.
One of Calgary's recent contingent to
the coast evidently knew but little
about the Chinook, judging by the story
that is being told on him. Wishing to
get some clans to take back with him
he asked an old squaw, who had cob
webs in her eyes and basket on he1
head, what she wanted for a basketful
and the blushing brunette replied: "Sit
cum dollar, hayas klosh." To this the
gay Calgaryite said: Humping vim.
miny! Six dollars and all my clothes
No, by gingersnap! I'll give you $3.50
my watch and overcoat" tits unneces.
sary to state that the offer was accepted
as all the dusky maiden asked for the
| clans was four bits.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
ITALY'S PAUPERS.
Hordes Of Undesirable Immigrants
Being Dumped on Our Shores.
Government OmciaIs at Ellis Island Kept
Busy Sorting the Small Army-About
One-sixth Detained and WIN
BE Sent Back.

Ellis island at New York is crowded
by the advance guard of the invading
horde of pauper italian immigrants.
! Right on top of the swarm of nearly
| |, 400 unloaded from the Bolivia, there
came the other day another hungry con-
tingent of 1900 landed from the steam
er Alesia, from the Mediterranean
ports, and the Allan from Hamburg and
Havre. Of these all but few were
Italians. The immigration authorities
are fairly appalled, and realize that no
steps must be neglected to check the
influx.
On the island the immigration au
thorities were driven almost frantic in
their efforts to control the clamorous
horde of aliens, who fairly fought to be
permitted to land, and the not less per.
sistent mob of friends, who sought to
obtain their release. That term friend"
more frequently is used as cloak by
the padrones and immigration agents
who are ready to pose as brothers or
cousins, in order to secure the release
of immigrants consigned to them who
might otherwise be debarred from
landing.
Such friends" were in the majority
the other day, for it was known that
among the Bolivia's passengers were
26O of the barred" class, who, unless
rescued, were subject to deportation.
In addition to these, too, there were
542 passengers under detention until
their claims for the right of admission
could be passed upon.
With the arrival during the morning
Of the passengers by the Alesia and AL
BANJO the number of those barred
rose at the close of the day to $50, or
about one in every six of those arriv-
ing during the two days. This has
been further increased by the Werra's
arrival with about 1900 more immi-
grants.
The big building on Ellis island pre-
sented a scene of extraordinary activ-
ity, all the pens that cover the main
floor being covered with mass of i'm
migrants, awaiting their turn to pre-
sent themselves before the examiners.
Over in one corner was herded to-
gether several hundred dark visaged,
ragged and dejected-looking men, who
smoked queer pipes in violation of the
mandate in dozen or so languages
against smoking. They were the
barred" passengers, set aside by the
board of inquiry as persons unfit to
aspire to American citizenship.
In the long pens outside the main
building still other crowds, who had
passed inspection, lounged listlessly
and watched the coming and going OF
the ferry boats, awaiting permission to
depart. The officials worked like braves
sorting the human herd into the vari-
Gus classes of passed" detained" and
barred" until at the close of the day
the greater number had been released.
But when night fell there stillremained
700 or 500 for whom there were sleep
ing accommodations for barely one
quarter in the dormitories that were
formerly the magazines and shellrooms
of the old fort.
The rest passed the night as best
they could on the floor of the various
pens, pillowed on their bags and bun
r;1eS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
NANCY HANKS HAS A FILlY.
First Time the Great Mare Has Had on
spring-Both Doing Well.


spring-Both Doing Well.
In the palatial breeding establishment
of J. Malcolm Forbes, in Milton, there
came into the world during the forenoon
hours of Saturday a brown FLY colt
which, according to the laws of inherit
ance, should be the fastest mare in the
world. The parents of this most favored
equine daughter are no less than the
world-renowned Nancy Hanks, with a
record of 2:04, and the equally famous
stallion Arion, with a record of 2:0Th.
This is the combination which Mr..
Forbes has sought for long time, and
which was the end he had in view when
he acquired Nancy Hanks and Arion
for fabulous sum, more than a year
ago. DR.. Osgood, of the Harvard veteri-
nary school, attended the great Nancy,
and officiated at this most important
birth. His report to the anxious owner
Saturday night was conveyed in the
regulation phrase: Both child and
mother are doing we'll" Mr.. Forbes
intends that nothing that human ex-
perience can forestau shall be neglect
cd in order that the great Nancy and
her offspring shall continue to "do
we'll" To that end he has given I'M
perative orders that no one except his
regular employees shall be admitted into
the presence of the mother and baby.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
RELICS FOR MRS. PITZEL.
WIN BE Shipped When the Law Disposes
of Holmes.


Assistant District Attorney Barlow,
of Philadelphia, the other day an
nounced that all the grewsome relics
that figured in the trial of II. II. Holmes
for the murder of Benjamin F. Pitzel
will be shipped to Mrs. Pitzel at Galva,
ILL.,, as soon as the law has finally dis
posed of the murderer. They will in
clude, besides Pitzel's picture, the frag-
mentary remains of the three murdered
children. Mrs. Pitzel within the past
few days requested her counsel here to
arrange for the shipment, so that she
might give decent interment to what
was left of her dead little ones. She
also inquiries if she cannot obtain all
or part of the money taken from her by
Holmes while he was taking her about
the country. This is interesting, in
view of the statement that Holmes has
received a large sum for his alleged con-
fession. Mrs. Pitzel's counsel would
not state whether any judgment would
be entered against Holmes, but it is be-
lieved nothing will be done. Mrs
Pitzel also inquiries if steps cannot be
taken to compel lawyer Jephtha l.
Howe, of st. Louis, Holmes alleged co.
consprator in the insurance swindle
to return the $4,000 she alleges he OBJ.
tanned from her. Her counsel is now
considering just what steps to take in
both these matters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
The Kaiser,s Malformed Arm.

The story that the kaiser's NAL.
formed left arm has been diagnosed by
the Roentgen process and that surgeons
by this help will now be able to re-
store its usefulness is very pretty, but
will hardly hold water, says the New
York Times. The limb in question has
no bones worth talking about, and it is
incredible that any structural operation
can bring vigor into a member which
has been withered and lifeless for 30
wears,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
For Sale by All Druggists
MAY MAKE POTATO WHISKY.
Overproduction Likely to Give Corn An
Energetic Rival.


Energetic Rival.
The enormous overproduction of po-
tatoes last summer will probably re-
suit in the establishment of potato dis
tilleries in Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Michigan, where the tuber can be bought
for five cents a bushel or less. Potato
whisky is made and consumed in Ger
many and Austria, and every traveller in
Ireland is offered sample of 'poteen."
Few, except the natives, ever have the
courage to do more than look at it.
However, small quantities of "poteen"
are imported into the United States,
and stuff bearing that name, and prob
ably equally as effective as the genuine,
can be had in every city.
The American distillers have not ex-
perimented much with potatoes. They
say the potato flavor is not relished by
men used to the Kentucky, Maryland,
Pennsylvania or Tennessee article. A
$4,000 plant is being erected at Manawa,
Wis, according to press dispatches, to
use up part of the surplus crop of 1895.
The venture is being watched by other
distillers, and if it proves successful
corn will have formidable rival. 1t is
estimated 297,00O,0O0 bushels of pc.
tatoes were sold or housed last year COM
pared with 17o,0o0,0OO bushels in 1894
Many states not specially adapted to
potato raising went into the market,
and as result potatoes are now SELL
ing in Chicago to peddlers at 10 or IA
cents bushel, and choice stock is go
ing in small lots at 25 cents. 1t is be-
ieved the planting in 1896 will be less
than in 1895, but not in the great potato
states-New York, Pennsylvania, Wis
consin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois
and Colorado. If distillers can use DO
tatoes they can always find refuse stock
at low prices as the starch manufac-
turers do.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-05
HE TICKLED INGALLS, NECK
John Curtis Sent to an Asylum for Unique
Reason.

John Curtis langrishes in the insane
asylum at Topeka, Kan.,. because he
tickled ex-senator Ingalls, on the back
Of the neck. ingalls, was stalking down
Atchison street in deep meditation,
when Curtis slipped up behind him and
tickled him ON the neck. The ex-seh-
ator turned on him in rage and de-
manded to know why he should be sub
jected to this indignity on the public
thoroughfare. The probate judge took
notice of the incident, and, after an ex-
animation, decided that Curtis would
not have done such a thing if in his
right mind, and sent him to the asylum.