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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
SPANISH RELEASE SCOTT.
Secretary Sherman Reports it to the
Cabinet, Together with the Release of
Two Other Naturalized Citizens.

Secretary Sherman Reports it to the
Cabinet, Together with the Release of
Two Other Naturalized Citizens.
Washington, ID: c., March 19.-Sec-
rotary Sherman announced with great
deal Of satisfaction to the Cabinet meet
ing to-day that three more American
citizens had been released by the Spanish
authorities in Cuba, viz: Charles Scott,
Esteben Venere and Theodore Wives.
SCOTS case was interesting from the
fact that COnsul-General Lee made it
the basis for his inquiry as to whether
war-ships were available for Havana in
case the authorities refused to grant
his demand that the man against whom
the evidence to support the charge of
conspiracy was merely that he was in
possession of Cuban postage stamps,
was not Immediately placed in commu-
nication with the outside world.
Nenere is a native of Cuba, % years
Of age, and was naturalized here in 1895
He was arrested in Los Palos, Havana
province, about September 22nd last
though no charges were preferred. Upon
his claim of American citizenship. tie
Captain General called for his
papers and these were submitted De-
cember last, since which time his case
has been pending without attempt to
settle the question of jurisdiction be
tween the civil and military tribunals.
Wives is a native of Cienfuegos, but
was naturalized in the United States in
1896. He was arrested in November
1896, charged first with disorderly con-
duct and then with offering insults to
Spain, and has been held since in Jail for
trial. 1t appears that this man was ac-
tually released on February first last,
but nothing of it was known to the Of
fcials here, and his friends were in
ignorance of his release. BY some over
sight Consul General Lee did not report
the fact to the Department until yester-
day, and then in answer to a specific
inquiry by cable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
DINGLEY'S STUMP SPEECH.
In Presenting his Bill, he Goes Into
Cheap and False Campaign Rot

Washington March 19.-Chairman
Dingley of the Ways and Means commit
tee, to-day presented in the House the
report of the new tariff bill. The report
follows largely the lines Of the eXplana-
tory statement on the bill made by Mr..
Dingley on Monday. The report says that
a deficiency in revenue amounting to
S203 100000 in four years justifies the
convocation of Congress to make rem
edy. Although the government realized
$293, 4S1 1914 from the sale of bonds to
redeem demand notes, $203 200, 900 of the
notes were paid out to meet the def
cheney, which notes it says have been a
potent cause of the distrust in business
circles. At least $16OO0,0OO of the
$196, 100000 in the treasury will be paid
out before July first to meet the def
cheney, and of the remainder at least
$3.50, 100000 is gold which ought to re-
main in the reserve, leaving but $300OO,-
600 as a working balance, which is as
small as safety admits.
Concerning the sugar schedule the re-
port says: 'tWe have increased the duty
from the 40 per cent ad valorem imposed
by the present tariff ON raw sugars NOW
on raw sugars polarizing 96 degrees on
account of the decline of sugars, although
about IA cent when the tariff was enact
ed in 1894 to 1853 cents with counter
vailing duty on all sugars equivalent
TO the net export bounty paid by any
country dn order to increase our revenue
and at the same time afford sufficient
protection to enable our own farmers and
planters to ultimately produce whatever
sugar we may require for consumption.
The production of cane sugar is a large
and under protection, a growing industry.
The production of beet sugar in at least
% States of our Union, which only
seven years ago was regarded as of doubt
full promise, is a demonstrated success
with such protection as we recommend,
which is less than those bounties given
at the inception of sugar production by
Germany, France and other European
countries which now produce about two
thirds of the worlds sugar.
The report says that the reduced diff
ferential on sugar will maintain the re-
fning industry especially in connection
with the countervaiing duty on the pro-
duct of export bounty countries, and it
adds: 'Our experience under the tariff
of 1898 with specific duties on sugar and
under the present tariff with ad valorem
duties, has convinced us, as 1T has the
adminiStra tors of the law and the sugar
trade generally, although refners dissent
from this view, that specific duties are
preferable, more easily and certainty ad-
ministered, and absolutely essential to
relia bic revenue"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.
Observation-Disclosures in Northern
Markets.

constitutional-TrW.k in Northern
Markets.
Wilmington, \. c., March 19.-(Spe-
ciaD-TNhe Democratic primaries for this
city are called to meet tomorrow night
At these primaries two candidates for
aldermen in each ward will be nominated
In doing this the Democrats will ignore
the new law for the government of Will
mington. The Democrats intend to elect
two aldermen from each of three wards
There being five in the city, organize
and elect a mayor Under the old law
two aldermen were elected from each
of five wards, three of which were Dem
Ocratic and two Republican. This gave
the Democrats six aldermen and the Re
publicans four. The Democrats contend
that the new law is unconstitutional and
will fight its enforcement in the courts
1t is rllmored on the street that Ex-
Mayor s. III. Bishblate and Mayor w. w.
Harris will seek a denomination in their
ward, (the third for their old places.
The truckers for the past two weeks
in the near vicinity of this place have
been jubilant over their returns for let
tuce. Much of this salad is raised On
New Hanover, and lately sales have rang
ed from seven to nine dollars per barrel
in Northern markets. Five and six dol
lars per barrel ordinarily is considered
a good price for this vegetable.
A new directory for Wilmington will
soon be issued by a Richmond house
Agents are now engaged in canvassing
the city for information with which to
makeup the book.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
THAT PRIVATE SECRETARYSHIP.
(Wadesbo1O Messenger.)

Wv F0ueSUOIV 0IVoSeHSVTJ
The latest news as to who shall be-
Representative Martins private secretary
is that, after all, neither Mr.. e. w.
Flake nor his son Bob will get the place.
Mr.. Martin has, we learn, appointed his
wife to the position. Whether the APP
pointment is a permanent one, or only
intended to be temporary, we are not
informed.
Mr.. Flake has the parsons promise,
in black and white, that he should have
the place, and Notwithstanding all that
has happened, he still processes to be
confident that he will yet enjoy the plum.
If he does not it is more than likely
that the ex-editor will find a way to make
the Congressman rue the day that he
went back on his pledged word.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
BURGLARS IN GREENSBORO.

Il ne DtlEDON bdT-ltOOlll, II I1dTuWdGb
Store and Another Store Tapped-Two
Caught.
Greensboro, y. c., March 19.-(SpeciaD
Three different places of business were
burglarized in this city last night The
bar in the rear of the Benbow was en-
tered and about $50 was taken from the
cash register and several bottles of wills
key. The Daniel Hardware store was
entered and about three dozen fine pocket
knives and fifteen pistols were taken.
A Mr.. Gillock, from Savannah, Ga,
who recently entered the employ of Mr..
Daniel was suspected and traced to
the depot where he left for Charlotte.
Chief Orr, of the Charlotte police force
was telegraphed, and an answer was
soon received saying the man had been
caught and nearly all the articles found
on him.
The store of Mr.. Jennings, near the
Southern Railway depot, was also enter
ed and rified of cigars and smoking tObac-
co. A street fakir who has been in this
place some time was arrested as an ac-
complete
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

In view of the act Of hellish negro in
South Carolina, published elsewhere,
the advice of Bishop Turner, get your
guns, negroes is shown to be incendiary.
If we should say, ''If we should say,
white men, get your guns" we would
be denounced, but there would be reason
in shooting the negro devil in South
Carolina. But the law should take
it's course.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

There will be widespread regret at the
death of Mr.. Will G. Burkehead announ-
ced yesterday. In the prime of vigorous
manhood, with as many friends as any
man in the State, with a growing prac-
tice and enlarged fields of usefulness,
this brilliant young man has been gath
cred to his fathers. He was easily one
of the ablest parliamentarians in the
State, an accomplished speaker, and a
versatile and agreeable gentleman. He
was universally popular,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
~ ashviIle
ago / was troubled K9
with eruptions on my ~

face, which appeared like scrofula. l
thought at first they came from diseased
teeth and had five of my teeth extracted.
My health was so much impaired that
was advised to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
to build me up, and bought six bottles.
Before had taken half of this amount I
found that was improving. Icould rest
better at night and felt refreshed in the
morning. 1 gained in flesh, and when 1
had finished the six bottles the sores on
my face had all disappeared. My wife has
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for nervousness
with great benefit" j. B. BoDDIE,
Nashville, NJ Remember
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
GRECIANS DEMAND WAR.

London, March 19.-Popular opinion in
Greece, says the Times correspondent at
Athens, imperatively demands an early
declaration of war with Turkey. The
idea is that Europe would then be COM
PEELED to adopt a neutral attitude. 1t
is argued that the Greek feet could con-
quer the islands in the Aegean, including
Samoa, while the Greek army, assisted
by insurgent bands, could rapidly over
run Macedonia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

We get each week from Bradstreet
and Dun new dose Of coming prosperity
on paper Some French surgeons write
that a mans wrist may be harmlessly
pricked and water dropped in bowl so
that he can hear, but not see, and that
he will finally die from bleeding to death.
Thus, while these two journals fill up
the arteries of commerce with their reg
ular illusions of wind. it may turn out
that the American public will eventually
ina CINE prosperity when there is none. If
anybody is hard pressed, read Bradstreet
and Dun in another column, and cheer
up-dont be a kicker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
NOT TO PAY STATE PILOTS.

Washington, March 19.-Among the
food of bills introduced in the Senate to-
day was one by Mr.. Frye, exempting
American coastwise vessels piloted by
their masters or United States pilot
from the obligation to pay State pilots
for services not rendered.
Mr.. Clay, of Kentucky, introduced in
the House bill to open foreign markets
to American tobacco by having removed
through diplomatic negotiations restric-
lions imposed by foreign governments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

ii. Walters, president Atlantic Coast
Line, writes the Manufacturers Record:
1--WE have purchased, at the recent low
price, 5000 tons OF 70pound steel rails
for the purpose of relaying. 1t lis also our
intention to erect several stalls at our
roundhouss lssstea At 1suth Rocky
Nsuat, Il. 81
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

The Governor has appointed Il. ID.
Carter Trial Justice for Asheville This
was one of the places created by the
Legislature for political favorites. The
people cannot elect. The Governor APP
points. This is the kind Of ''local self
from folks who howled themselves
hoarse because Democrats protected the
East from negro rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

In answer to a question: The Legis-
Ia mre passed bill reducing the fees for
registering crop liens, but it applies only
70 Cleveland, Union, Chatham and Neck
Jenburg counties. Franklin was iselud-
"a i. the bill as il originally passed,
but SUPPLEMENTAL bib exeeptee Ssat
s~uty frSn it's prsvisisas. 49,.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

!! H. e. Hodges, member from Beaufort
county, who was elected as Populist
and deserted to Pritchard, has arrived
in Washington, d. c., SO we observe in
the Richmond Dispatch. He was prom
Used ]. 3. Lloyd's place, if the Republi-
cans organized the Senate. AS that is
improbable, he wants something bet
ter" in boiling Populist parlance. Keep
ysur eye on the Pritchard boilers. Ey-
erv traitor Of them will get his price.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
GORDON SUcCEEDs HRSING.

Washington, March 1o.-The Presi-
dent to-day accepted the resignation of
Washington Hesins, az postmaster at
Chicago, and named Charles n. Gordon
as his successor Vhe latter was confirm
ed this Afternoons during tAe executive
cess;su Of Nke 0e1Ate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

A new Cabinet officer, Secretary Of
Industry and Commerce, is now On the
programme. Some rich business man,
who paid a big sum to elect Mckinley,
will get the job. 1t will give his family a
chance to splurge in Washington ''sas-
siety," provide new method of spending
wore money, and thus hasten the wave of
prosperity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
BASEBALL NOTES.

New Port News, Va, March 19.-The
Baltimore National League team will play
the New Port News team of the South
eastern Virginia League, a series of three
games ON April fifth, sixth and seventh
at this place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

IL is informed that the Legislature
passed an act permitting the deputy
clerks of the court to perform any act
which the clerk is authorized to do.
make an entry of the appointment of
the deputy clerk on the special proceed
ings docket IL must also be recorded in
the register of deeds Office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
TOTAL BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, March 19.-Total bank
clearings for the week were 1851, $50, 625;
per cent decrease 2.S. Total exclusive
of New York, 0S,045, 431; per cent de-
crease A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
EX-GOVERNOR M'KINNEY ILL.

Farmville, Va, March 19.-Hon. p. w
Mckinney, Ex-Governor of Virginia, is
critically ill at his home in this place, suf.
fering from complication of diseases
involving both his heart and lungs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

After reading the account Of the Cor
bett- Fitzsimmons mill by John J. In
gals, we do not feel like criticizing him
for reporting prize-fghts. For no one
reading his so-called report could get any
idea Of the fight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

A report comes from Washington that
Walter r. Henry will be appointed post
master at Charlotte. What's the matter
with Curacao.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

In referring to the late unlamented
Legislature, the North Carolina Chris
tan advocate says: Every true citizen
of North Carolina will desire to turn
his eyes from some of the turbulent
scenes of the latter days of the Legisla-
ture, and will pray to God that they may
never be re-enacted."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

The Warrenton Record has entered on
it's third volume. 1t is an excellent pa
per-clean, honest and educational.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

seventy million people know Hoods
Sarsapariila purifies the blood, strength
ems vAe Systen anu gives sssa hesish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

In all the history of the States there
never was so much nepotism shown
as by the recent Legislature. Many
Of the members had their sons and daugh-
tiers CHARTERED on the State treasury, and
even some of the clerks themselves
concluded to put their poor kin on the
taxpayers of the State.-Statesville
Mascot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

Mr.. w. L. Steel, of Rockingham, has
a watch that stopped running at noon
March 1.-THE exact minute of McKin-
ley's taking the oath as President of the
United States.-W adesboro Messenger
and Intelligencer. The watch stopped
because the danger of Hannaism is
enough to make even a watch throw up
its hands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

Walter r. Henry will be appointed post
master at Charlotte. What's the matter
with Curacao.
After reading the account Of the Cor
bett- Fitzsimmons mill by John J. In
gals, we do not feel like criticizing him
for reporting prize-fghts. For no one
reading his so-called report could get any
idea Of the fight.
In referring to the late unlamented
Legislature, the North Carolina Chris
tian advocate says: Every true citizen
of North Carolina will desire to turn
scenes of the latter days of the Legisla-
ture, and will pray to God that they may
never be re-enacted."
In all the history of the States there
never was so much nepotism shown
as by the recent Legislature. Many
Of the members had their sons and daugh-
tiers quartered on the State treasury, and
even some of the clerks themselves
concluded to put their poor kin on the
taxpayers of the State.-sStatesville
Mascot.
Mr.. W. L. Steel, of Rockingham, has
a watch that stopped running at noon
March 4-the exact minute of Mckin-
ley's taking the oath as President of the
United States.-Wahesboro Messenger
and Intelligencer. The watch stopped
because the danger of HannaiSm is
enough to make even a watch throw up
its hands.
A correspondent of the Henderson Gold
Leaf says:
''Will Governor Russell submit 10 hui
initiate his people by appearing before
Judge Simonton, a former employee of
this corporation? 1t is his province to
treat the matter with silent contempt,
and if it requires the whole power of the
State to resist this tyranny let it come.
The people will back Gov. Russell il he
has the nerve to meet the issue and show
to the world that North Carolinians are
mot degenerate sons of noble sires."
Senator Tillman says: Il do not an
ticipate anything from this administra-
ton except an increase of taxation. The
Republican party is divided on every 9TH
er question"
Fourth class postmasters are not under
the civil service rules. There seems to
be very general misapprehensiOn on this
subject. The subject of placing them un-
der the classified service was discussed
during the last administration, but it was
not adopted. All postmasters, of what
ever class will be allowed to serve out
their terms.
Otis Smith, of Atlanta, Ga, who was
arrested the other day for embezzlement,
declares that he committed the crime
through his desire to shine in society. II
have been asked" he says, "why l did
not go along and do the best | could
on my legitimate income to hold place
in society in Atlanta. If you do not put
up the stuff you are not appreciated.
So long as you pay for the fun you are
a king bee, but the moment you do not
get in the push with the cash, you are
nobody. I was in the push, and had
the money to hold my own. ] took money
to pay for theatre parties, germans, sup
pers, flowers, and other presents, and
was like the fellow who had hold Of u
xalyanic batter-I would not let it CO.
After once started l had to keep it up
Or I was lost"
H. e. Hodges, member from Beaufort
county, who was elected as a Populist
and deserted to Pritchard, has arrived
in Washington, d. c., SO we observe in
the Richmond Dispatch. He was prom
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-20

l.'"o Troops Start for the Froptjer-In-
Surgehts Refuse Anything but Annax
ation-B blockade Next SUNDAY 81 S.,
f"r War. had
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-09
SKIES.

my hands with no more effort than 1t
would take to raise and lower my arms.
The machine can be sent to any height
desired to take advantage of any air
current and lowered at will by simply
stopping the machinery. When de-
scending, the wings can be adjusted so
that they will act like a parachute, and
a descent can be made from any height
lin perfect safety. The proportions of
the machine are all arranged in ac-
cordance with the sea CULTS size and
shape, and l have no doubt that it will
fly like a bird
Professor George Wellner of Vienna,
who is professor of engineering and
machinery construction at the Technic-
al High school of Brunn. has patented
an airship which he is positive will sail
and soar through space at the rate of
80 miles an hour without any trouble.
Professor Wellner has explained his
airship as follows:
my hope of it's future success lies in
the construction of the sail wheel. It
was patented in England as a rotary
sail for flying machines 1t is an in
vention of my own. The wheel works
on a fixed eccentric, and the air blades
attached to the spokes have thereby
an oscillating as well as rotary mo-
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length can be increased or decreased by
machinery. In this point lies the pow
er to rise or fall at will. The lifting
power of gas has been demonstrated
to be incrsss4 in proportion as it's
surface area is increased, so that
frightening of the cylinder gives
larger gas surface and causes a rise
of the machine, a shortening in the
length of the cylinder being followed
by corresponding decrease of surface
and a consequent lowering toward the
earth.
1t is in the placing Of the engine and
propellers that Mr.. Cowdon also claims
to have developed an entirely new idea.
In all of the models made in America
and Europe the propellers have been
placed in The rear. This is the case
with the French machines, which can
make speed of only seven miles an
hour, as an increase over that will
cause fitting of the ship on account
of the uneven balance. The two pro-
pellers of the Cowdon machine, being
at the ends balance perfectly.
Just between each of the propellers
and the engine are, the two rudders
which steer the affair in the face of the
wind or enable thee engineer to tack
against it, as may be desired. The mo-
tive power Mry Cowdon expects, will be
steam. He is experimenting with new
engine which gives enormous force
with very little expenditure Of coal.
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AN A1RsH1P WITH BALLOON A ATTACHMENT.

Of the machine. this rotary oscillating
blade motion that gives it support in
the air and a rapid forward motion.
The rest is mere detail.
"a small car, a compressed air en-
CINE, the steering. gear and crew COM
posed of two individuals, steersman
and an engineer-these are the details.
But this is for a flying machine of the
smallest description. I have measure
ments for machines to carry also 4, 8,
16 and 20 persons. The latter number
is, think, the safe maximum, though
greater calculations could still be car
ried out. For eight persons steam en-
gines must be substituted of at least
200 horsepower. Sufficient for prima-
ry trial, however, is the small flying
machine to carry two persons.
The late Mr.. Marriott of California
spent thousands of dollars in perfecting
his ship. 1t was built in specially
constructed building on his place. One
summer day in 1869 he invited a num-
Der of his friends to go down to witness
the trial trip. Judging by the skillful
soaring of the model, there was no
reason to suppose the big ship would
not skim the empyrean like a lark on
pleasure tour. When everything was
arranged, it was noted that the gentle
breeze had increased perceptibly until
it had become northerly gale.
Mr.. Marriott was confident and de-
lighted, for the greater the wind the