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TWO DESPERATE NEGROES
A PR0VIDENTIAL INTERP0SlTl0N PRE-
VENTED THEIR BEING MURDERERS.
Add Mean Whiskey to Mean Halifax County
Negro and You Can Tell the Rest
Death of Mrs. Weeks. Il

Scotland Neck, n. c., July 5.-(SpeciaD
Jack Alston, colored laborer on Mr..
w. f. Butterworth's farm, made a dam
gerous assault on Mr.. Butterworth a few
days ago. Mr.. Butterworth ordered the
colored man to stop swearing at his mule.
and Alston replied that he could curse as
he pleased.
Mr.. Butterworth passed on, but upon
reflection he decided to discharge the
negro. He went back and told Alston to
quit work. Aston said he could not.
Then Mr.. Butterworth commanded him
to leave. Aston suddenly seized a large
stone and hurled it at Mr.. Butterworth's
head. He caught the blow with his hand
which was badly lacerated. Had the
stone struck Mr.. Butterworth it probable
would have killed him. Aston was
brought before Justice j. A. Perry and
bound over to court in $100 bond. His
testimony was so contrary to Mr.. Butter
worth's and the evidence of an eye wit.
ness, he was indicted at once for perjury
and held in 500 bond. Not giving the
bonds he was sent to Jail.
Another assault by colored man in
Palmyra Saturday proved serious. His
name is Ashley Pender. He was drunl
and troublesome in the village. Mr..
Thomas Shields, the town officer, APP
preached to arrest him when the colored
man who was standing with folded arms
struck out upon Mr.. Shields with an open
knife and inflicted three severe wounds
on the face and neck.
Mr.. Shields is suffering much from tie
wounds.
The colored man was brought here
Saturday night under State warrant, was
tried before Justice j. A. Perry this
morning and sent to jail
Mrs. G. G. Weeks, most estimable
lady, died at her home here Saturday
and was buried in the Baptist cemetery
yesterday at $50 a. m. She leaves a
husband and four small children.
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A SUGAR-BEET BOUNTY
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS TO SUBMIT
THE QUESTION.
Democratic Leaders Announce Themselves
UnalterabIy Opposed to Bounty Pro-
vision and Will Prevent 1t.

Washington, July "a caucus of Re-
publican Senators has been called for
10 O'Clock tomorrow to consider the ad-
visibility of re-introducing the beet su-
gar bounty amendment.
The decision to call the caucus was
the result Of series of conferences
which consumed the greater part of the
day, but which developed such divergence
of views as to make it quite evident that
only in party conference could the
bounty question be settled in a way to
bind all. At one time during the day
it appeared that the Finance committee
would introduce the beet sugar amend
ment in response to the representations
Of the advocates of bounty. The Sena-
tors holding the Vie that this was the
proper course to pursue based their argu-
ments upon the ground that the last Re
publican Senatorial caucus had decided
in favor of such bounty. This brought
out the fact that there had been compar-
atively few Senators at the caucus when
the vote was taken and that some of the
absentees would not agree to be bound
by it's decision. The committee decided
on account of this conflict to re-submit
the matter to a caucus.
1t appears tonight that the caucus will
rescind the action of the last session di-
recting the committee to report sugar
amendment, but the sugar bounty advo-
Gates hope that at the same time the Re-
publican Senators will be instructed to
vote for the amendment as offered by
Senator Allen.
They thus hope to put the party in the
Senate on record as for the amendment
while they avoid the responsibility for
the delay which they admit the amend
ment will occasion.
The Democratic leaders still announce
themselves as unalterably opposed to the
bounty provisions and say that they will
debate it for an indefinite length Of time
In order to prevent it's incorporation anto
the bill.
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BISHOPS KIN.
Wilmington Messenger.o


We recently mentioned the death OF
Bishop John b. Newton. Of the Diocese
Of Virginia, and that there were two
families in Wilmington who were his
kin. On the SOth ultimo his successor
was elected. and it was Rev. Robert
A. Gibson, a native Of Petersburg, and
son Of the late Rev. DR.. OhurchiH Glib
SON, Of that city. Strange to say, the
new .Bishop-elect Is Of more kin than the
dead prelate to the same families. DIR.
Gibson's mother was sister of the late
Bishop Atkinson, Of this city. This
makes five Episcopal bishops who are
kin to the families referred to. and two
others are related by marriage. The hve
are Bishops Atkinson, Newton. Ran
dolph, Cheshire. and Gibson. The two
others are Bishops Pettigrew and Lay.
One of the families is of no kin to Bish-
op Cheshire. There is probability that
Bishop Littlejohn, Of Long Island Dio-
-GSse, is of KIN to the family which is also
to Bishop Cheshire. Bishop Petit
was grandfather Of that most re-
markab1e scholar, man Of ability, Chris
tan gentleman anu 7af;thfnl ldieFz Gen
eral Johnston Pettigrew. He 1t was ctiae
late very eminent Commodore Matthew
f. Maury, of Virginia, often mentioned
as the man above all other meR to sue
ceeed General Robert e. Lee, in case OF
his death or removal by any cause DR..
X. =. Battle, of the University Of North
Carolina, has published a letter from
Commodore Maury's gifted daughter to
that effect.
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THE LARGEST CIRCULATION

safely made. 1t applied only to the first
year, after which there would be a much
larger yield of revenue.
How much over the present law ?''
Mr.. White
but l would say something over $780,
100000"
How much over the present low?''
sked Mr.. Stewart, Of Nevada.
about $6OO0O,OOO," responded Mr..
Allison, "but it will depend upon the con-
dition of our industries. No one can tell
exactly how many tons, how many
pounds will be imported next year and
the year following. 1t is not possible to
make any more than general estimate" !"
Mr.. Teller Colorado criticised the esti-
mates of the amount of revenue the bill
would produce, which had been offered
by the majority.
Mr.. Teller argued that there were
ther methods of raising revenue without
aging inordinate taxes on the necessaries
of life. He contended if the Finance
ommittee was looking for revenue, from
$20,00O,OO0 to $25,OOO,000 could be OBJ
tanned by reduction of the internal
revenue tax ON whiskey to the old rates
or even lower.
Mr.. Teller charged that the wood
alcohol manufacturers were closely con-
nected with one Of the great trusts of the
country; in fact one of the greatest man.
ufactories of wood alcohol was owned
by a trust. 81 might as well name it,
said he. ''It is the Sugar Trust which
has boasted that it possessed strength
nOugh to prevent wood alcohol from be-
ng placed on a footing with grain alcohol
and of preventing a reduction of the tax
on distilled spirits"
The owner Of these trusts, Mr.. Teller
said, would continue if they We're ap-
pealed to, as they were last fall, for
arger contributions than had ever been
obtained before in the political history Of
the country. And that money had been
used, not for legitimate election pur-
poses, but to corrupt and intimidate the
voters.
Mr.. Lindsay (Kentucky) followed with
severe arraignment Of the wood alcohol
trust.
After some remarks by Mr.. Stewart
in opposition to the pending Spooner
commission amendment. Mr.. Allen
(Neb.), offered some amendments to the
amendment so as to provide that the
President shall select the general ap-
praisers, not more than one Of whom
shall be of the same political party, with
the advice and consent of the Senate.
A spirited debate followed, participated
in by Messrs. Spooner, White, Caffery,
Allen and Morgan. The latter apotheo-
sized independence, saying this national
holiday should inspire men toward inde-
pendent action.
Il would make it day of independence
for those prosecuted people of Cuba" he
Continued on Page Four
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jesty's government to formally protest
against the proposed annexation of the
Hawaiian islands to the United States.
This protest is made for the following
reasons:
quo of Hawaii is essential to the good
understanding of the powers which have
in the Pacific.
Second. The annexation of Hawaii
would tend to endanger the residential,
commercial and industrial rights of
japanese subjects in Hawaii, secured to
them by treaty and by the constitution
and laws Of that country.
Third. Such annexation might lead to
the postponement by Hawaii of the settle
ment Of claims and liabilities already
existing in favor of Japan under treaty
stipulatiOns.
With reference to the mischievous
suggestion or report which has been in
circulated in this country and
elsewhere that Japan has designs against
the integrity or sovereignty of Hawaii,
1 am further instructed by the imperial
government to state most emphatically
and unequivocally that Japan has not
LOW anu never Hdu SuCH ucSlSuS, UT ue-
signs of any kind whatever against
Hawaii.
Permit me to add in conclusion, Mr..
Secretary, that in making this protest
and in asking full and careful considera-
ton for it, the imperial government are
actuated by what they regard as an
duty and not in the remotest
degree by desire to embarrass the Uni
ted States. They prize most highly the
cordial relations which have always ex-
listed between our countries, and they con-
fidently trust that their representations
on this occasion will be received in that
spirit of justice and fair dealing which
has so notably characterized the inter-
course of Japan and the United States.
Accept, Mr.. Secretary, the renewed as
surances Of my highest consideration.
TORU HOSHI.
To Hon John Sherman, Secretary of
State.
Then fallowed Secretary Sherman's
reply, which has been already published.
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A DELIGHTFUL RESORT.
A Pleasant Company of Summer Tour
lists at the Town of Mt. Airy.

A Pleasant Company of Summer Tour
lists at the Town of Mt. Airy.
Mt. Airy, N. c., July 5.-(SpeciaD-
The hot weather in Eastern North Caro-
lima and in the South is sending the peo-
pie to the mountains, and Mt. Airy is as
usual one of the most popular resorts in
the State.
Already large number of visitors have
arrived here and are enjoying the de-
lightful breezes and braoing mountain
air. Those who hav. come for their
first season have, in many instances al
ready written to their friends at home
to come on and enjoy the health-giving
waters Of Mt. Airy White Sulphur
Springs.
The nights here are delightful and cool.
blankets being often needed in the sum-
mer. The climate here is free from
dampness, of uniform temperature; the
air is invigorating, dry and bracing.
The mountain scenery is varied, richly
colored, grand and picturesque. 1T de-
lights the eye and impresses the ina gina
ton Of lovers of nature.
The company here is of the pleasantest,
both in the town and at the White Sui
phur Springs. / have not met more
charming gathering of summer visitors
at any resort in the State than are en-
ioying the uelights of Mt. Airy, which is
the most appropriately named place l have
known. The mountain scenery embraces
Mitchell's peak, $500 feet above the sea !;
the "Pinnacles of Dan," where Dan river
bursts through the Blue Ridge noun
tains. A most wonderful freak of ma
ture, composed Of cascades, with falls Of
great depth and pinnacles ranging in
height from 500 to 1,1OO feet. The
scenery is wilder, grander and more sub
lime than the imaginati ton can picture.
About two and half hours drive from
the hotel is the Devils Den." This
wonderful mountain cavern, which was
doubtless formed by some great convul-
sion of nature, and supposed to have
been the home and hiding lace Of Tories
during Revolutionary War times, is Wis.,
tied by large numbers of strangers, who
delight in exuploring it's labyrinthian
depths.
Within thirty minutes drive Of the
Blue Ridge Hotel are the Mt. Airy White
Sulphur Springs. Scientists have dis
covered that there is no material differ
ence between these waters and those of
the Greenbrier White Sulphur, of Vir-
ginia, or the Cleveland White Sulphur, of
this State, and pronounce them the best
medicinal waters ON this part of the
American continent
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POSTOFFICE CRACKED.

Newport News, Va, July 5.-Between
the hours of and 3 this mornig the post
office at Hampton was entered and about
81 900 in cash and stamps stolen. Dyn-
amite or some other powerful explosive
was used to blow open the safe. The
burglars gained an entrance to the build
ing by prying open a rear window, and
when they blew open the door to the
vault, the noise, which was distinctly
heard by several persons, sounded scarce
ly louder than the explosion of the fire.
crackers which were being sent off by
young Americans.
There is no clue to the robbers.
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SAVED BY Resistance
THE FIEND RECOGNIZED AND
LODGED IN JAIL.
LYNCHlNG WAS AT FIRST FEARED
The Authorities viii Use Every Effort to Pre-
vent 1.-THE Negro Is a Hard Case
and Recently Left Jail--Much
Excitament and Precaltinn.
Excitement and Precaution.

Greensboro, N. c., July 5.-(Special)-
This community was profoundly stirred
by an attempted assault by brutal ne
gro upon a highly respectable white
young lady, whose parents live near the
Southern Finishing mill. AS she was re-
turning from church yesterday about
noon, a negro, named Luke Richardson,
stepped out of the bushes and come up
behind her. She stepped aside to let him
pass, but instead Of doing so he caught
hold Of her and attempted to stiffie her
by choking her. By sturdy resistance
and loud outcries she succeeded in fright
ening him off. 1t occurred on North Elm
street, within 200 yards Of H. w. Whar-
tons residence.
AS soon as it became known the woods
were full Of men hunting for the black
6end, and if they had taken him his exit
from this world would have been speedy.
The young lady described the negro so
accurately that the police found him in
the celebrated Meadow" within few
hours after the occurrence.
The police fearing he would be lynched,
if taken out to Mr.. Syfret's, sent for her
and her father, Mr.. Syfert. She at once
pointed out her assailant among a num-
Der of other negroes OF similar appear
ance present. He is in lail. Threats of
lynching are heard on every side, but the
authorities will make every effort to
prevent it.
Richardson is a hard case and was re-
Gently released from the county roads.
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BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

! Reidsville, N. c., July 5.-(Special]--
Readsville shut out High Point in eight
innings to-day. 1t was q beautiful game.
with q large crowd and much interest.
Considerable sporting. Final score:
Reideville, 6; High Poin IT,
At Louisville
Louisville, 1OOO1O221--7
st. Louis, OO411OOOG-6
| Batteries: Evans and Wilson; Hat.
Donohue and Douglass. Umpire, Sheri-
| dan. Time, 2:26.
| At Chicago
Chicago, 100000 OOO-O
| Washington, OO21OOOO1-4
Batteries: Friend and Kittredge; Nc
James and Farrell Umpire, Oy
Time, 2:05.
! At N9!x -..
New York, OOO1O0OODF3
ooo1o3oodA
AT Pittsburg-
Pittsburg, k-6
Cleveland, 0O0O000H t-1
Batteries: Hawley and Merritt; Clark
and Criger. Umpire, Morris. Time, 1:10.
At Philadelphia
afternoon game.)
Philadelphia, 00011021 1|O-5
Boston, 0100O2095-S
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DEATH OF PROMINENT CITIZEN.
The General Impression is That the
School Tax Will Carry-Mr. McGiVs
Speech.

Maxton, N. c., July 5.-(Special.(-
Charles McRae, Esq, a prominent citi-
en- and large farmer and merchant. died
his home at Alfordsville Saturday, at
ter a short illness. He has been promi-
nent in politics for years.
There is little interest as yet over the
school tax election. Many Of our best
men oppose the tax, while the general
impression is that the tax will carry
this part of the State.
The weather il almost unbearably
warm and crops are suffering badly for
frHin. We had Il light shower Of rain
yesterday evening.
The annual reunion of Richmond
Camp, No. $40, of Confederate Veterans,
took place at Spring Hill, Richmond
county, Saturday. Hon. A. w. McGill,
| Cumberland county, made the address.
A large crowd was in attendance and a
bounteous dinner was served. Camp
"Ryan" Of Robson county will hold its
\ nnual reunion at Maxton, August 10Th
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TARBoRo. II; WASHINGTON, 5.

Tarboro, N. c., July 5.-(Special.)-
rarboro won to-day's game from Wash
nston, II to 8. Smith pitched a great
game, was invincible when men were on
bases. Brake caught him well. Belden,
Gregory and White did the best batting
for Tarboro.
Dodge was hit hard, Tarboro earning
six runs. Score:
Tarboro 80. >. IL 10 10
Washington -. ;. ....... s-.5 8
Batteries: Smith and Brake; Dodge
nd Honeycutt.
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Showers Have Benefited Crops-Rev.
Mr.. Turnbulll lReturns- G. J.
Dowell Elected Superintendent-Per
sonals
Durham, n c., July 5.-(SpeciaD Col.
J. S. Carr left yesterday for Denver, Col,
to attend the National Gold Mining Con-
yention, which meets there. He goes
as one of the delegates from North Car
olint. COL Carr will go to Arizona be-
fore he returns home. Mrs. Carr and
family have gone to Morehead.
The Board of Education is composed
of E-Sheriff John V. Riggsbee, r. G.
Russell and Rev. p. II. Massey. They
organized this morning by the election of
Sheriff Riggsbee chairman, and Rev. G.
J. Dowell was elected County Superin-
tendent. which makes him secretary Of
the Board. Applications and recommen-
dations for school committeeman were
heard up to the hour Of adjournment.
The oppressively hot weather cOntin-
ues, and lovers Of ease and comfort are
put to great inconvenience. In some Sec
tions Of the county there have been re-
cent showers and crops have been greatly
benefited. In the Flat River section Fri
day evening there was a considerable
hail storm and the crops were much
damaged. The city and surrounding
country are in the midst Of drought
that makes the crops look quite sick, but
the results are not likely to be serious un-
less it continues for some time. Cotton
crops are looking well and growing nice
~.
East Durham is now the proud posses
sor of a Western Union telegraph Of
fee. Owing to the large increase of
business at that point, telegraph commu-
nication was matter of prime necessity,
and the business men of East Durham
are to be congratulated upon this step.
The office is in charge of Mr.. johnson
Busbee. Of Raleigh, and the East Dur
hamites are loud in his praises.
Miss Daisy Green is in Greensboro
visiting friends.
Mr.. John Lipscomb attended the
Fourth of July ball at Greensboro Fri
daV night.
Mr.. J. r. Day was here from Green's
bora Saturday.
Mr.. s. J.. Dudley went out on the N.
ana ". road on business Saturday.
Ar. ". a Oakley, manager Of the
Western Union telegraph sf6ce, has
gone to Norfolk, Va, on short business
trip.
Mrs. G. n. Hunter and daughter were
here Saturday on their way to visit Rev.
A. G. Beaman in Wilmington.
Rev. L. B. Turnbull returned Satur-
day after an absence of several days, and
occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian
church yesterday.
Rev. j. III. Lambeth was here few
days ago on his way to Roxboro. This
gentleman is one Of the most popular
Raptist ministers in the State, and num-
hers his friends in every section.
Master Lawrence and Miss Evelne
Jones have gone to Ocean View ON q
visit to relatives.
Miss Eleanor Wheeler is visiting
Mr.. N. w. Reed has gone to Char
lottesville, Va, on a visit to his mother
and brother. This gentleman is the &c
nial superintendent Of the mammoth con
Germ of Blackwell's Durham Tobacco
Company, and by strict and economical
business m.thods, coupled with urban'
and courtesus dealings with every on
connected NTH the establishment, from
tho nraSideI+ Joxvn IN the b1mh1est ON
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ploye has made himself a great favorlte.
The system and exact precision with
which everything is done and the very
friendly and cordial relations existing be-
tween employer and employe shows
master hand at the helm.
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THE DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
HOW THE FOURTH WAS CELEBRATED AT
WASHINGTON.
Letter From W. J. Bryan in Which He Urges
Acknowledgment Speech by Sena-
tor Daniel.

: Washington, July 5. A patriotic cele-
bration was held here to-day in the Grand
Opera House under the joint auspices Of
the National Association of Democratic
Clubs and the Democracy of the District
Of Columbia, and contiguous sections.
An elaborate programme was gone
through. and addresses made by some Of
the leading Democrats in public life.
Patriotic addresses were delivered by
Senator John w. Daniel, of Virginia,
and Hon. Joseph G.. Sibley, of Pennsyl-
vania. Short speeches were made by
members of Congress, and others, repre-
senting the original thirteen States. The
declaration of Independence wrs read by
Hon. Andrew A. Lpscomb, as was also
the last letter written by Thomas Jeffer-
son expressing regret that he was unable
to attend independence Day celebration
in this city seventy -one years ago. Mr..
Sibley acted as chairman of the meeting.
VIM. J. Bryan in letter expressing his
regret at not being able to attend the
meeting, said:
Lincoln, Neb., June %, 1897.
Hon. Lawrence Gardner, Washington,
d. C.
MY Dear Sir: An enga cement at Los
Angeles, Cal, will make it impossible for
me to attend the Fourth of July celebra-
ton, held under the auspices Of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic Clubs.
/ regard the commemoration of the ami
versary of our National Independence
Day as a duty, and trust that the Wash
ington meeting will be useful in stimu-
lating those present to renewed exertions
to the end that the independence achieved
by our ancestors may be preserved for
posterity. Just now there is special rea-
son for solicitude, lest seryile ac-
quiescence in foreign financial policy
may rob us Of the substance Of political
freedom and leave us in the shadow.
VERY truly yours,
"WM. ]. BRYAN"
Senator Daniel, when introduced, waa
sreeted with a storm of applause, and
nGds IN eloquent speech.