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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
FALL RIVER REDUCTION
NEW SCHEDULE TO BE SUBMITTED TO
OPERATIVES.
The Cut of II Per Cent, as it includes All,
May Lead the Operatives to
Accent,

Fall River, Dec. 14-Notices of the
proposed reduction of wages have been
mailed to- the various cotton mills and
were distributed and posted to-day. The
notices announce that there will be a re-
duction of wages beginning January
3, 1898, the details to be given out later.
The Manufacturers committee con-
cluded its labors and adjourned this
afternoon. At the close of the meeting
the secretary announced that the COM
mittee voted to recommend a general
reduction of wages in all departments
on the same basis.
The price for weaving a cut of "A
inch, Ga by GA print cloth, will be re-
duced from Is to 16 cents and the re-
duction in all other departments, with
out reserve will be the equivalent of
IL 10 per cent. Contrary to report,
the schedule now in use will be the basis
for the new one, and no changes will
be made except the reduction. The
secretary said that in the matter Of
odds, which are being so commonly
manufactured as to be practically staple
orders, each mill will be allowed to figure
its own prices, merely cutting the speci-
fed per cent from the prices now paid.
The spinners schedule which has
served as the basis for all wage changes
for nearly ten years, will be used as the
basis in the present case, each mill
figuring the new price as it becomes
necessary by reason of changes in num-
Der of yarns spun. 1t is the expectation
and recommendation fthe committee
that the salaries of all administrative
officers be reduced IL 10 per cent from
the present figures.
The new schedule will be sent out
at once and then developments will
depend upon the attitude of the opera
tives.
The matter of an address to the opera
tiyes is now settled and there will be
none, nor will there be a conference
between the manufacturers and the
operatives unless the need of such con-
ference should become necessary to avert
trouble, when there is a possibility that
something of the kind would be brought
into the situation.
1t is hoped by the members Of the
committee that the fact that the cut is
general, and includes the treasurers and
superintendent in the same ratio as the
operatives win lead the latter to accept
the situation. The salaried men in gen.
Ieral favor the reduction of their incomes
as well as the wages of the operatives
not only as an expression OF faith, but
for business reasons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
COTTON GROWERS MEET
NEARLY THREE HUNDRED DELEGATES
ANSWER TO THE CALL.
Resolutions Unanimously Passed in Favor Of
Reduced Acreage and AgainsI
Trusts and Speculation.
Trusts and Speculation.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 14.-When tn
Convention of the Southern Cotton
Growers met in the ball room of the
kimball House at noon to-day, nearly
300 hundred delegates answered to the
call. They represented the foremost
planters of South Carolina, Georgia, Al
ALBANIA, Tennessee, Texas and othe
Southern States. The meeting was call
ed to order by Mr.. ]. c.. Wilborn, tn
president of To south Carolina Asso
citation.
The following temporary officers wer
chosen: ]. G. Wilborn, South Caro-
lima, president; S. e. Watson, Texas
vice president; Robert Cheatham, editor
of the Memphis Cotton Journal, secre-
tary.
The object of the Association will be
to have repealed the present mortgage,
lien, etc, laws, under which they con-
tend that the Southern farmers have
been subjected to abject poverty. They
will also devise some means to greatly
mitigate the speculation in cotton, which
is now indulged in so freely by the
Southern as well as the Northern people.
They say that the spectators practical
ly gobble the entire crop before its pro-
duction, and that low prices is the re-
suit.
The Southern farmers will be advised
to reduce their cotton acreage and plant
more food crops.
BY unanimous action at to-night's ses-
sion, the cotton growers decided in favor
of reduced acreage: against trusts and
speculation in cotton; endorsed the meet
ing of the Cotton Growers Association
in Memphis next week; decided in favor
of complete organization in every county
and State in the South: self-sustaining
farms, and information bureaus.
The following organization was per-
fected: Hon. J. q. Wilborn, South Car
olina, president; s. u. Watson. Texas.
vice president, and Richard Cheatham,
Memphis, secretary.
A committee of six was appointed to
attend the Memphis convention Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
WEDDING AT REIDSvILLE.

The Marriage Of Mr.. Dixon Sykes to
Miss Molly Scoggin-Their Home Will
Be in Monroe.
Reidsville, n. O., Dec. 14.-(Special.)-
The marriage of Mr.. Dixon Sykes, of
Monroe, and Miss Mollie Scoggin, of
this place, occurred at the First Baptist
church this afternoon at 5 o'clock, Rev.
J. A. Mundy officiating. Numerous
friends of the contracting parties from
all parts of the state were in attendance,
and it was one of the prettiest mar
riages ever seen here. The groom's
brother, Professor Walter Sykes, of
Wake Forest college, was best man
and Miss Louise Burton was maid o
honor.
Among the visitsing attendants were
Misses Alice and Virginia Lambeth, two
of Thomasville's prettiest and most pop
uar bellies; Miss Maggie Scoggin, of Ok
ford, and Messrs Sykes, of Monroe,
Martin, Of Thomasyille, and Lambeth of
Lexington.
A reception was given last evening at
the home Of the bride, which proved to
be most enjoyable occasion.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Sykes took the Southbound
train for Monroe, their future home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
THE PICKER MUTINY CASE.
Only the Cook to Be Tried-The Other
Cases Mol Pressed.

Norfolk, Va, Dec 14.-When the
noted Pecker mutiny case comes up for
trial there will be but one man of the
crew of six to confront the charge, John
Anderson, the cook, the confessed muir
derer of the captain and the mate OF
the schooner Olive Peeker, and also
charged with burning the vessel.
Several weeks ago two of the crew,
Andrew March and Martin Barstad,
were acquitted of the charges against
them and held as witnesses. The other
three, John Lind, William Hersburgh
and Manuel De Dios Borrial, were In
GIcted as accessories to both murders
and as principals in the burning of the
schooner To-day the indictments against
them were dismissed by the Federal
court upon a motion by District Attor-
ney White by the entry of nolle prosequl.
In making this motion, Mr.. White
stated that he had been able to look
more minutely into the cases of these
men since they were indicted, and "after
comforting with seafaring men, both of
ficers and ordinary seamen, and learn
ing the important position which the
cook occupies on a merchant vessel, he
being practically next to the captain"
said Mr.. White, 81 have determined to
accept the statement of these men that
they were forced by John Andersen to
throw the bodies of the captain and
mate overheard after he had shot them,
and then helping to burn the vessel.
obeying his orders at the pistol point.
In word, / have reached the conclu-
sion that the United States would not
under the circumstances be justified in
prosecuting these cases"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
DEPUTIES SALUTE HIM
Mr.. BRYAN INVITED TO SPEAK IN THE
MEXICAN CHAMBER.
Congressman All Rose as He Entered Calls
Upon Minister Clayton. His Recep-
ton Enthusiastic.

Mexico City, Dec. 14.-Mr Bryan had
a busy and agreeable day to-day. He
called to pay his respects to the Amerl-
can minister, Gen. Powell Clayton, at
10 o'clock, and was cordially greeted.
After passing an hour with the minister
he drove in the forest of Chapultepec
with Thomas Braniff, president of the
Bank of London and Mexico; ex-Gov-
ernor Crittenden and General John B.
Frisbie. In the afternoon he was a
visitor with Mrs Bryan at the Chamber
of Deputies, and was admitted to the
floor, the Congressman all rising out OF
respect to the leader Of the Democratic
party in the United States. He was
invited to speak and talked of parlia-
mentary institutions and of the progress
which Mexico is making on all hands.
His reception in the chamber was en-
thusiastic.
Congress has approved the contract
entered into with Samuel Hermanns,
Of New York. for supplying a million
dollars worth of material for Federal
railways, telegraphs, ETC., also the con-
tract with Il. G. Dun and Co., Of New
York, establishing a mercantile agency
here. 4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
GENERAL sANGUILLY's COURSE
Story of His Detection Not Confirmed.
Senor Argulo May Join the Autono-
mists in Cuba.

Story of His Detection Not Confirmed.
Senior Argulo May Join the Autono-
mists in Cuba.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 14.-The
Spanish legation here has no information
respecting the semi-officially announce
ment coming from Havana to the effect
that General Julio Sangually has tend
cred his services to the Spanish cause.
1t is stated that no papers or documents
of any kind bearing on the matter
have passed through the legation, and
although the officials do not go beyond
this statement there is reason to believe
that the story obtains NO credence.
Senior Manuel Rafael Argulo, one of the
leaders OF the Cuban colony in New
York, was in Washington yesterday, and
spent some time in conference with per-
sons in this city respecting the outlook
in Cuba. Senor Argulo was a leading
lawyer and Autonomist of Havana, and
was obliged to leave Cuba on account Of
a disagreement with Weyler's policy.
He settled in New York, where he is con-
ducting a newspaper in the interest Of
the Autonomists. This has been> print
ed in Spanish, but it has been arranged
to issue an English edition to meet the
demand for newspaper edited by Gu
bans that will set out the Aunotomist
policies. 1t is said by his friends here
that Senior Argulo never has been a
Separatist, or in other words never has
declared for independence, but has al
ways striyen in constitutional lines for
home rule and autonomy of advanced
type for Cuba. He is now considering
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
A WELCOME FROM BLANCO.
Invites Emigrants From Cuba to Re
turn, Guaranteeing Them Safety.

Invites Emigrants From Cuba to Re
turn, Guaranteeing Them Safety.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 14.-The fol-
lowing adyices have been received by
the Spanish legation in this city from
General BhIneo, III Havana:
ITO the Spanish Minister:
in addition to my cablegram of No
vember 9th, l now add that your ex-
cellency can authorize consuls to issue
passports for this island to all persons
having emigrated who solicit them,
without any exception, save in cases of
crime; this applies to all political emf
grants, both those who have emigrated
voluntarily and those who consider
themselves obliged to remain in exile
for any reason, cause or act. In both
cases your excellency can assure them
that in this island their personal safety
their families and their estates will be
guaranteed, with the efficacy with which
the government to-day protects and aids
those who obey the laws.
(SigneO "BLANCO."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
THREE NEGROES LYNCHED.
Louisiana Negroes Revelling in Many
Murders.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 14.-Only one
of the two men taken from the train
at White Castle yesterday was lynched.
The pair were carried to st. Gabriel,
the scene of the Babin murder and
there Joe Thomas, one Of the negroes,
made a confession of his own guilt, also
duplicating two black brothers, Joe and
Charles Alexander. The latter were
captured on neighboring sugar PLAN
tation and were forced spectators to the
execution of Thomas on the gallery of
the store they had robbed. The Alex.
anders were then tried and also con-
fessed, telling of another murder in the
same store which was planned for JAN
uary. At / O'Clock this morning the
Alexanders were also hung in front Of
the store.
There were four other suspects in the
hands of the mob and these were &c
quilted of the murder, but being bad
characters, were stripped and horse
whipped and then ordered to leave the
country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
Leads all Oher Nort Carolina Da88 in B0 News and Circulation

whether he can better serve his cause
by remaining in New York or by re-
tuning to Cuba and taking an active
part in the political reorganization of
the government there which his promi-
ncnce III the Autonom;st party seems to
require of him. 1t is not settled that
he shall be Il member of the first Cuban
cabinet, but it is highly probable that
with the domination of his party in Co
ban affairs he will be called upon to
assume some highly responsible place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15

tanned one, has demonstrated to
every observant citizen his tota
incompetency to fill it. About the big.
gest thing he has done while Commits
sioner of Agriculture was to spell his
name with two o's instead of one. He
will perhaps add another or two
when he enters upon his new office.
As for John II. Smith. He will
doubtless made as good Il Commissioners
as Mewborne did; if he will just spell
''Smith" with two is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
TRAIN ROBBERS TAKEN.

Silver City, N. NJ, Dec. 14.-Wells
Fargo Company's special officers and
deputy United States marshals have
captured in eastern Arizona five of the
train robbers engaged in the attempted
robbery of the Southern Pacific's Sun
set Flyer at STEMS Pass last Thurs
day night. They will be brought to
New Mexico for trial. The penalty
for train robbery in this territory is
death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
CHINA IS INDIFFERENT.
The Seizure of Kiao Chou Bay Win Not
Cause Friction

Berlin. Dec. 14,-Emperor William
today received in audience Herr Won
Brandt, a former German minister 20
China. The volunteer corps whicl $
going to China exceeds 1900 men ia
number They have been drawn equally
from all the army corps.
Herr Eugene s. Wolff. the well known
German explorer, cables the TagebIatt
from Shanghai. saying that China is
wholly indifferent to the seizure of KiaO
Chou Bay.
The German merchants in China and
Japan insist upon the establishment of
a fortnightly steamship line between
China and Germany and east Asia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
MARRIAGE IN RANDOLPH.

Liberty, n. c., Dec 14-(SpeciaD-At
Buffalo Ford, Randolph county, Deeem-
Der 10Th, Mr. J. B. Crutchield, of
Liberty, n. c., was married to Miss f..
NJ. Caviness, Rev. o. L. Edwards Of
fiating.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
CHICAGO WAGE MARKET.
Sensational Rise in Aldermen's Salarie
From $3.50 to $1,000 Year.

Chicago, Ills, Dec. 14.-Chicago al
dermen raised their salaries from So a
week to 81 800 year Fst night. TIL
ordinance which acerNJished it was
passed rrder a suspens.@n of the rule
by vote of Sc to s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
DANIEL UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN.
The Popular Virginia Senator Returned
as Matter of Form-Foreign Insur-
ance Companies.

as a Matter of Form-Foreign Insur-
ance Companies.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 14.-In the vot-
ing to-day in the General Assembly for
United States Senator, Hon. John w.
Daniel practically received the unani-
nous vote of both houses, the election
being mere matter of form.
In the House, Mr.. Thomas N. Jones
introduced bill permitting foreign in
surance companies, Incorporated or asso-
ciated under the laws Of any govern
ment or State, other than the United
States, or one of the United States,
to be licensed to do business in this
State when each of said companies shall
have deposited 100000 in the United
States, dedicated to its business and
liabilities in the United States.
Evening journal., 1897-06-05
Perpetual Motion by projection.

The California argument for higher
fruit duties is a sort Of perpetual mo-
tion. The only disadvantage the Cali
fornian fruit raiser is at is TO be found
in the cost Ct his land, but the only
thing that makes his land expensive is
the proftableness Of fruit culture.
So the matter works cut in this way:
The great profits of fruit raising sent
the value of land up to hundreds Of dol
lars an acre. The interest on the value
of the land makes a large item in
fruit raiser's balance Sheet and he feels
the need of a high price for his fruit
This Senator Jones procuros for him by
letting il be known that he Will not
vote for the tariff bill unless it contains
duties on hides and increased duties on
fruit and the cheapest sorts of wool,
The increased duty adds TO the profits
Of fruit culture, and the price of land
takes another rise, whoreupon the fruit
grower complains that the interest on
his land investment is so great or the
rental he has to pay for his land is so
high that there is an insufficient profit
in the business for him. and the only
thing that will save him from disaster
is more duty.
Logically this process can be carried
on indefinitely. Practically it cannot,
because with the increase in the price
of fruit the consumption Of fruit will
decline. The consumer will be worse
off for the change. The grower, so far
as he is not to be considered as a land
owner, will be no better off, but the
value Of the land viii bo as high as the
profits of fruit culture Will permit -
Journal of Commerce and Commercial
Bulletin.
Evening journal., 1897-06-05
BRglpsYUEFS, AND FRUITS.
OUTLOOK TO-DAY THROUGHOUT
DELAWARE FOR THE GOOD
THINGS THAT SUSTAIN LIFE.

The past week has been unseasonably
cool in the Maryland and Delaware Sec
tion, the daily deficiency in tempera-
ture averaging over five degrees. The
natural effect of such a condition has
been to retard the development of all
vegetation, although the cereals, wheat,
rye and oats do not seem to have suf-
fered any check in growth, nor does it
appear that previous favorable reports
as to their prospects have been in any
degree impaired.
The rain fall of the week. accompan-
led in some instances with hail, was
abundant, and generally OF benefit to
all crops.
EARLY corn is not i'm the best condi.
ton, having suffered from the chilly
winds. which gave the young leaves an
unhealthy yellow tinge. The ravages Oi
cut-worms also form an item of general
comment. and much replanting has
been necessary in consequence.
Fruit is not doing well Throughout
the state, and large crops are not an
ticipated; young peaches and apples ar
reported falling from the branches o
the trees In large quantities. Black
berry vines and huckleberry bushes ar
heavily laden and promise large crops
Potatoes and tomatoes are in bloom.
On this Peninsula, especially in Del
aware as in other sections, the weel
has been quite COOL with heavy rain
during the early part of the week. Corn
which is up. is looking fairly well
much replanting has been necessary
Glover is all headed ont. The hay Gro
is not likely TO be large. Scarlet Glove
is cut and saved in good condition.
A great deal of millet and Hungarian
seed is being sOwn. Wheat is nearl
all fully headed Oats and potatoes ar
thriving. Reports from the southeast
ern counties indicate damage to grapes
cherries, and peaches by the rOs
chafer
Evening journal., 1897-06-05
..sngnr Trust EsIsts No Longer.v

We are assured by The Sugar Trade
Journal of May l3-organ of the Sugar
trust-that ''if ever a monopoly existed
in the sugar refining business it exists
no longer, and it is not likely that it
will ever be renewed. " This is delight
ful ncws. Tho journal was discussing
an amendment to the senate bill to have
refined sugars pay the same duties as
raw sugars in cases where the manutac-
ture is controlled by a monopoly. If this
visionary proposal should pass the
senate, it would jeopardize the tariff
bill aud the Sugar trusts tens of
millions of surplus profits, which are so
near at hand that the mouths Of Have
meyer and Searles arewatering for them.
The Sugar trust trembles at the prospect
and tries to keep up its courage by hav-
ing its organ inform the world that "A
lot of such visionary. proposals will, no
doubt, be introduced while the bill is
under discussion, but in the end the
sound judgment men will control and a
tariff bill be passed without very much
change from the senate schedule.
The trust may be right. 1t usually is,
for it can predict what will happen to
the sugar schedule Of the senate bill. 1t
knows what demands will be made by
its agents and tools in the senate, and
it also knows the power Of those who
make demands to enforce them. 1t puts
SO, GOO, 600 against the interests of 20,
600, 600 people, and it knows from ex-
perience which has most weight in the
senate, where two or three hold the bal
ance of power.
No, there is no sugar trust and never
was one.
when the devil was sick, tie devil a
saint would be. "
Evening journal., 1897-06-05
CONVENTIONS WORK DONE.
WHY JOHN p. DONAHOE REFUSED
TO SIGN THE CONSTITUTION-IN
EFFECT ON JUNE 10.

WHY JOHN p. DONAHOE REFUSED
TO SIGN THE CONSTITUTION-IN
EFFECT ON JUNE 10.
Dover. June 5.-The Constitutional
Convention, which has been in session
since December / last, concluded its
work yesterday and adjourned sine die.
The time for the new Constitution to
go into effect was fixed as June 10. 1897,
which is on next Thursday. Most of the
day was spent comparing the enrolled
COPY of the Constitution. In order that
no mistakes might be made the MEM
bers Of the convention took turns in
reading. This took most Of the day,
and. at the conclusion of the work, ii
was signed.
Judge Bradford. Dr. Nathan Pratt
and DR.. w. p. Orr who were absent
when the vote was taken on the ques-
ton of promulgating the Constitution
were present yesterday and asked TO be
allowed to record their vote. The re-
quest was granted and all of them
voted Eyes" This made the total vote
on the question % yeas, 6 nays and
absent. John P. Donahoe, a member
from Wilmington, refused to sign The
Constitution as he held that an article
which provides that election cases shall
be tried by the court instead of by
Jury was un-American and should have
been submitted to the people.
Allowances were made TO the conyen
ton members, and officers and Others
who had claims for services rendered.