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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
COMMODORE FOUNDERS.
Only u Men Out Of % Heard From
Novelist Crane Among Missing.

Only y Men Out Of % Heard From
Novelist Crane Among Missing.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 2.-The steam
er Commodore, which cleared from this
port for Cenfuegos, Cuba, on Thursday,
with cargo Of arms and ammunition,
foundered off New Smyrna at an early
hour this morning. Twenty men
were on board Of the steamer and go far
as known only twelve were saved. One
boat was washed ashore empty, and an
other landed with the twelve men. The
Commodore carried two other boats but
these have not been heard from.
The steamer is reported to have sunk
about twenty miles out to sea.
The Commodore struck twice while
crossing the bar at the mouth Of the
river, and had been leaking almost from
the start.
Major Ricardo A. Delgado one Of the
crew arrived here this afternoon on the
train from New Smyrna, accompanied
by eleven other survivors, all Of the latter
being Cubans.
Major Delgad0 was met at the train
by j. A. Huau Florida, representative
Of the Cuban Junta, to whom he told
the story OF the wreck. DelgadO reported
that he was awakened about u o'clock,
midnight, Friday night by the report that
the steamer was leaking. The pumps
would not work, and the men set to work
to bail the steamer out. This proved in
effectual, and soon the engineer reported
that it was impossible to go any further,
as the water had put out the fires in the
engines.
The Commodore was then twenty miles
out to sea, and was running toward
Mosquito inlet light. The boats were
lowered and Delgado and eleven others
got into the boat and pulled away. The
sea was rough. 1t was $3.50 a. m, every
thing being dark. Delgado was of the
impression that the other boats were
lowered at the same time, but he was not
certain. He knew nothing about the
sinking Of the steamer, or whether any
others than those in his boat were saved.
Stephen Crane, probably the best
Known American on board, was with
Captain Murphy in one OF the boats.
They have not been heard from.
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Washington, Jan. 2.-Passed Assistant
Surgeon r. =. Crandall has been de-
tached from the ST. Mary's and ordered to
the Norfolk naval hospital
Madrid, Jan. 2.-Captain Morlies, a
member OF the war council, and president
OF the court, before which the Barcelona
anarchists were tried, has committed
suicide. The cause for his self destruc-
ion 10 not known.
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COAST DEFENSE ASSOCIATION


Tampa, Fla. Jan. 2.-The meeting call
cd for January 20th in this city to or
ganize national coast defense and naval
reserve association promises to be q very
important one. Replies from the invi-
tations addressed to the Governors Of
ELL States and interested commercial or
qanizations in every important city bv
Governor Mitchell, indicate that there
win be a large attendance. Chicago
will be wen represented. AT this meet
ing two representatives from each State
will be chosen as members. Of the asso-
citation, one prominent civilian and 4
member Of the naval reserves.
Secretary Herbert has ordered a man
Of war TO Tampa for the occasion. and
efforts are being made to have the torpe-
do boat Ericsson present at the time.
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MORE RUssELLIsM.
A Democratic Negro Waylaid and Shot
Yesterday.

a Democratic Negro Waylaid and Shot
Yesterday.
Laurinburg, N. c., Jan. 2-(Srecial) -
Horace Goodson, the porter at the Mer-
chants Hotel, was waylaid last night on
his way from church and shot with buck
shot at close range. DIR. Heron was
summoned and found that the entire left
shoulder was shattered, while a stray
shot passed through the throat. The
doctor thinks his recovery doubtful.
Horace, who is well known to the travel
ing men, was an enthusiastic Democrat,
and his sympathies were with the white
people. This fact, together with the
vigilance exercised in bringing offenders
to justice, have caused him many enemies
among the colored people, and no doubt
was the direct cause Of last nights af-
fray.
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A FATAL TORNADO.

Texarkana, Ark, Jan. "a tornado
struck Mornings Port, La, % miles west
OF Texarkana on the Kansas City, Pitts
bug and Gulf road at $3.50 p m, to-day
and blew down every house but two in
the town and killed several people. The
prOstrater condition Of the telegraph
wires makes it impossible to get particu-
lars.
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A $4,000 FIRE AT LAGRANGE.

LnGrange, N. c., Jan. 2.-(speciaI. -
Fire destroyed the grist mill and planning
machine belonging to Sutton & Walters.
Of this place, last night. Loss $4,000;
Insurance $1,000. The gin and press,
connected by shafting, were saved.
Mr.. w. J. Brothers, prominent mer-
chant Of Institute, and Miss Ava Taylor,
Of this place, are to be married January
9th.
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FoRTY-FoURTH ANN1yERsAY.
Three Thousand Colored People Celc-
brate Their Emancipation,


Littleton, N. c., Jan. (speciaD
Three thousand well dressed, well hehav-
ed colored people celebrated the thirty
fourth anniversary Of their emancipation
here yesterday. T. s. Pugh read the
proclamation 10y Lincoln. DR.. Fuller of
Franklinton, orator Of the day, Hon. II.
T. Cheatham, manager. ~. L. Young,
marshal. and Dir. L. A. Scruegs, of Raj
eigh, presented the claims of his South
ern Pines sanitarium for colorcd con
sumptiyes in ar effectuaI manner. The
address Of Mayor lHaulcon was read by
Capt. J. T. Leach This was the most
antabIe gathering of the race ever held
in this section. and no 3artlsan spirit
entered into the meeting.
Mr.. Cheatham will lecture in behalf
Of the sanitarium through the North and
West
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MCULLAGH DID NOT SUICIDE.

st. Louis, Mo, Jam. 2.-The coroner's
jury in the inquest over the remains or
the late J. B. McCullagh have given
verdict TO the effect that the deceased
came to his death by falling from a win
dow while attempting to escape from the
effects Of gas, the result Of an accident.
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PRIzE-FIGHTER KILLED.

New York, Jan. Jimmy Duffy, Of
Boston, a feather weight puglist who
boxed ten rounds with George Justice, Of
this city at Tom O'Rourke's Broadway
Athletic Club tonight, is dying at st.
Vincents Hospital
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DUBOIS no BE REFLECTED.

Boise City, Idaho, Jan. 2.-Senator
Dubois has arrived here, accompanied
by Secretary Walsh, Of the Democratic
National committee. Mr.. Walsh comes
for the express purpose Of cndeavoring to
induce the Democrats to join ia re-eloct-
ing Dubois to the Senate. He saws it
is the unanimous wish of the committee
and all the National Democratic leaders
that the senator be sent back.
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GENERAL sIcKLEs Ill.

New York, Jan. 2.-The condition Of
Gen. Daniel 10. Sickles, who has been
i'll with severe attack of neuralgia for
several days at his home, was not inn
proved tonight.
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received deposits when he knew the bank
was insolvent. n
CASHIER GOES OUT OF BUSINESS
Liberty, Ind, Jan. 2.-Henry Hustled,
cashier of the Union county National
bank was found hanging by the neck to
a rafter in his stable to-day. His knees
were touching the floor and he was dead
when found by his son. No motive Is
known. Husted's financial affairs are
in good shape He was widely known and
esteemed. He was 67 years of age and
an ex-sOldier.
A MICHIGAN BANK FAILS.
White Hall, Mich, Jan. Bank
Examiner Angel took possession Of and
closed the White Hall State Savings
bank to-day. The bank has made nc
statement,
Chicago, Jan. 2-Wm. A Hammond,
late vice-president of the collapsed Ma
tfonal bank Of Illinois committed suicide
at an early hour this morning~by throw
ing himself into Lake Michigan. He left
his home on Greenwood Boulevard,
Evanston shortly after O'Clock, having
previously kissed his two year old boy
good bye and he was not seen again
alive.
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NEW BANK IN CHARLOTTE.

Washington, Jan. 2-The Comptroller
of the Currency has authorized the Char
lotte National Bank, OF Charlotte, N. c.,
70 begin business. @apftal, g126, 900.
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OMAHA BANK FAILURE.
The Usual Excellent Condition is Report
ed and Lack Of Significance.


Omaha, Neb., Jan. 2.-The Omaha Saw
ings bank failed to open it's doors this
morning and is in the hands Of the State
banking board. A meeting of the clear
ing house was held yesterday, most un-
usual proceeding ON a holiday and it is
presumed they took action which caused
the Savings bank to close. Total liabili-
ties Of the institution is $S50,000 and
the assets exceed this amount by $780,
900. The securities are excellent and
but little loss can result to depositors The
bank has been existence for 10 years.
1T has no connection with any other bank
and will not cause other Omaha institu-
tions any Inconvenience.
FARGO'S BANK GOES.
Fargo, n. D., Jan. 2-The Citizens
National bank failed this afternoon.
The bank is in the hands OF the Ma
tional bank examiner, Anheimer. The
capital is 100000.
The president is III. f. Miller, Cashier,
g. G. Schuyler. The banks accounts
were slow The failure has had little
effect in Fargo.
THE BOOM COMING.
Bethlehem, Pa, Jan. Pit was an
nounced to-day that the Bethlehem Iron
Company intends TO renew operations in
all it's mills, giving employment to thou
sands Of msn.
The Blooming mill started to-day and
the other departments will resume on
Monday.
The companies ordnance will continue
running day and night.
A large shipment Of turret arnor plates
was made to-day for the Iowa.
RUN ON CRIPPLE CREEK BANK.
Cripple Greek, Col, Jan. 2.-There was
a run to-day on the First National bank
which the banks officers say was caused
by tAe circulation Of a report that the
bank would not open to-day by man
whom they had refused loan Small
deposit0rs formed in line and were paid.
No big deposits were touched special
train WAS run from Colorado Springs
with $4,000.
THE BANKER GOES FREE.
Denver, Col, Jan. 2.-UnderI instruc-
tions Of Judge Butler, who said the evil
dence was sufficient to convict, the jury
in the district court to-day returned
verdict Of not guilty in the case of Frank
Atkins, president Of the Colorado Saw
ings banks, indicted on a charge of having
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WEDDING AT WARRENTON

Miss Kate Clark PendIeton Married 70
Mr. Peter Arlington, OF CIarksvilIe
VA Memorable Scene-Thoso WHO
Were There. --'
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-30
A PLEA FOR CLEAN STREETS.
A Woman Voices the Sentiment of
Many Thousands

seattle, OCT. 81 1871
To the Editor: The keen foresight Of
Seattleites, and their tireless energy in
the promotion of their city's welfare, have
been most forcibly impressed upon every
reader of the Post-Intelligencer during the
last few months. One has but to walk
down through the business portion OF the
city to realize the activity, the life, and
prosperity that come into our midst; but
at the same time We are more forcibly
than ever imprt ssed with the great want
Of cleanliness in our streets. am but one
woman. but / know / am voicing the sem
timenf OF all Seattle women when through
your columns I dare TO ask, Can we not
have cleaner cityg
Can we not at least have clean side
walks? Every one knows how the East
ern friend always exclsims. "Oh, what a
dirty place Seattle isl and some even
say, II don't care TO go down town; the
walks are so dirty IL spells all pleasure.
Every woman In our city longs for clean
streets and walks. Every man would de-
sire the same II he would only stop and
think and he would certainly take time
for these thoughts If Il once dawned upon
his mental concept how much more adj
vantageous il would be for himself, his
family and his city to have the thought.
as we'll as the written and spoken word,
constantly floating away 10 the East, the
North and the South that Seattle is not
Cnik a business CENTER nll II u beautiful
and clean, and healthful. We are adver-
Using tar and wide, inviting people here.
and expecting hundreds In the next few
months. Do not let us have them come
and see our careless, untidy housekeeping.
Let Us at least make clean our living
room and see 10 II that 1t is kept clean
every day in the week.
Last Sunday morning was bright and
beautiful. and, as I was walking from the
north end down First avenue to the center
Of the city. the sense of untidiness was so
great II could not he dispelled.
our dear old mountain was standing
out clear and beautiful like a pure senti-
mel: the sun was shining brightly. touch
ing the dancing waves OF our far-famed
Puget sound while the friendly Olympics
seemed 20 whisper thoughts OF peace and
purity. But our pathway, which should
be as tidy and clean az human hands
could make ~. was far from harm0nizing
with this perfect October day Dame
Nature has been so very, very good in
surrounding Us with the most beautiful
scenery IN the world; let US show a little
gratitude. and make our city as clean as
II can be made
our city fathers are wise and powerful
VIII they not listen TO the wishes Of the
people fand especially the mothers. sisters
and wives) and devise some way by which
the streets and walks OF Seattle may be
kept clean. 80 that we may all be proud OF
our weli-kept city o, homes?
VIII not some % the thinking women os
Seattle speak and tell the people their
opinions on this most important subject?
ONE OF SEATTLES FRIENDS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-30

CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
SEATTLE, SATURDAY. ocT. 20.
SUNDAYS "P.-I.r-2i PAGES.

Twenfy-four page. of attractive
reading matter Will he again pre-
scented ia fhe readers of the Post
Iaseiifgeaesr tomorrow. Greater
care than ever s. taken 40 present n
variety which shall please every
fancy. Among the features May be
specially noted
MARK TwArs's NEW BOOK "a seIec-
tfoa of fIas best fhinGs la IL.
EPHsRAMs FROM THE VICE OF
FOOLS n few choice excerpts OF
wisdom.
HENRY SAVAGE LssDoR, and his
experiences in mysterious Tibet.
LIFE AT THE NORTH PoI.Ei thrilling
narrative teid by Lieut freely.
Az ISLAND WITHOUT a NAME, one
OF the few spots uniababited by
man.
THE WAsDERINGs OF 4 BOTTLES
fngenaan. plan for tracing out the
ocean currents.
MIR. THoMpsoN's HONEY MOON, how
IL was interrupted and ended.
FASHIONS or THE SEASON, some of
the styles ordained for winter
wear.
THE WEEKS NEWS. told In pictures,
and also by the pen.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-30

20 trade az TIE meath % the Yukon Ia
coma and Portland papers have been very
sbux.vs n their 6snurcssti0E OF Secretary
Aiger and TIE trading company Since the
matter has been fully explained ard ali
aupxshenslor removed. Il is 20 be hoped
that these papers uiII 90 al they ear ID
put the whole situation In proper aspect
before the pubic. Seattle has q particu-
lar obligation 20 ths North American
SEPARATION ard Trading Company.
which il does rot hesitate 20 sckncwleege.
II Is the pioneer opposition company of
the Tukon- Il sought Alaska business "a
the face - m existing monopoly. ard got
e. Seattle has been 8 direct Beneficiary.
The company has been a powerful agent
70 identifying the name Of Alaska and the
KIondIke with Seattle. II Is conducted by
hroad-gzuEs men. on hroad-Eauge p~in-
cipies. II has been the only permanent
and regular line running directly from
tbs city 70 81. Michael and I'D the Yukon
While many other companies have now en-
tered the field 70 compete for business,
there IS no present likelihood that the
North American will lose prestige as the
leader and as . solid and deserving enter
prise.
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HENRY GEORGE.

The death o. Henry George under
such peculiar circumstance cannot fan
70 canze a shock. There can Be no
doubt that he killed himself By sheer
overwork- Re was always an euthusi-
asi, throwing hts entire heart into any
cause he undertook, bat never before
has he ventured upon the extreme
physical strain 10 which be has sub
iecisd himself during the past few
weeks.
Henry George was remarkable man
IN many respects. but, Ike John Stuart
Nil. he lost much BIZ entering into
politics. He was q reporter on san
Francisco newspaper when be wrote
his Progress and Poverty" He was
regarded as a mild. good-naiured and
harmless crank: bot with the success Of
his book he went tc New York and
was there given greater honor. Even
those who regard bis singie-tax scheme
az utterly rmpracticable under the
conditions which have grown up in
thousands OF years, admire bis writ
lngs for their lucidity and charm.
Personally. Henry George was the
man his writings indicate. he was OF
a kindly and even ioyahIe nature; his
cornpassionateness for those who make
their living by hard and unceasing toll
being only part Of a gentle and SYM
pathetic disposition. He was like one
Of the prophets OF old who preached
woe unto the unrighteons and held out
great hopes OF relief TO the unfortu-
nate.
George viii take his place among
the phllosophie writers OF his genera
ton, but be viii be read with curiosity
and not become an authority He was
not great man, but a good man; his
place was In the study and at the ire
side. and not in the arena or on the
hastings. He lived a life OF seif-sacri-
ice to what he considered the welfare
Of his race; and be deserved to end
his days In the serene evening OF
well-spent life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-30

Why should san Francisco regain
Northern trade: How can it, The ef-
forts % San Francisco merchants are IN
spired by woful lack 81 good judgment
Seattle, Portland and ali northern points
can buy and ship Eastern manufactures
90 the Coast as cheap as san Francisco.
Tha; s. the main reason the California
city lost this trade. II cannot possibly
pay transcontiuental freight aud add to II
the water haal north and then compete
with oregon and Washington jobbors. The
situation IS mu1h the Same with reference
20 Alaska San Francisco Is too FAR away.
1t IS OK the main channel o. traflc. Cali
forn!a can sell California products here.
That is all Otherwise it might as wei
give uP. It's commercial nose IS OUT Of
srf-f
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A year since 1t was generally predicted
that the bicycle craze would soon subside.
and the predictions appear to have been
verified. But there is no prospect that
rational interest In bicycling VIII die out
The wheel has merely ceased TO be a now
city. and It VIII take its place among per
manent vehicles. and its use VIII no doubt
extend as the years pass. Bicycle manu-
fdcture has been tremendously overdone
during the past two years. but FOR the
future II vii settle down on much the
same level as carriage making. and the
margin OF profit VIII be just about as
small Il IS likely. too. that the bicycle
has not done as much damage to other
amusements and Industries as il has been
generally credited with.
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THE PATRIOTS CHANCE.

Gen. Benjamin +. Tracy, the nominee
% the Republican party OF New York
for the Office OF mayor. must find him
self in a very peculiar dilemma If he
hesitates In order TO debate with him
self the position he occupies. He has
been chosen by the great party which
dominates the Empire state TO act as
standard-bearer In the campaign. lie
Is now called upon by the New York
Tribune to deny himself that honor and
make the sacrifice so that Low may be
elected and Van wyck and George be
defeated.
This opportunity the Tribune calls
the patriots chance" and without
passing upon the correctness of that
papers prediction as to the result of
Tracy's candidacy, II is interesting to
consider the situation from Tracy's
standpoint. What Is the duty Of Tracy,
and what will be the effect upon him.
self of whatever course he takes?
The Tribune says Tracy has served
his country long and honorably, and
now is the supreme moment for round
lag out bis fame.
Ii will be conceded that had Tracy
been governed by the reasons now given
by the Tribune and refused TO run. some
other Republican would have been nom
mated, and the appeal the Tribune now
makes 10 him would have been adj
dressed 20 that nominee. But Tracy has
accepted the responsibility on behalf Of
a party which carried the district for
Mckinley by 10000 majority, and a par
~ whose vote Is conceded by the World
70 number 1880 men. The question is
whether Tracy would be justified now
IN deserving that number or whether the
appeal should not be addressed to the
$3.50 TO take advantage Of the patriots
chance. Il Is whether the $3.50 would
not be more justified in deserving the
one man than the one in deserving the
$3.50.
But. so far as the matter concerns
Tracy. there is no doubt that II there is
any deal between the Republican and
Tammany organizations. and Van
wyok should be elected. the Repub-
lieans will control the legislature and
Tracy VIII be rewarded for his loyalty
10 the party by being elected United
states senator On the other hand.
should Tracy now. tn political Yeruacu-
lar. throw down" his party by with
drawing, permit the Worth faction 10
control a part Of the organization aud
contribute 10 Platt's temporary down
fail as a leader. be would be over
wAelmed with reproaoh as a coward and
traitor. lie eouli never again hope for
political prsierment
Party organization would be main
talaea Lows following. being unor-
san.zed. viii dislntegrate Immediately
after the municipal election. ana Tracy
woald receive no thanks from the Mag
vamps. Indeed. so hckle is popular
opinion that the opprohrigm attached
to him snd his act would be echoed
even By many OF those supporting Low,
ard be would never again receive pub
lie support.
Tracy might prove himself a patriot
by following tae Tribuns's advice. but
it is = melancholy fact that be would
st the same time become "a MARTYR &c
lis ONE coaacientlousnesS \ politician
WAC seeks preterment can only afford
70 Become martyr when he has the
approval ~ his martyrton by AZ o.
s2niEe3 party.
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The controversy which has ragged In New
York over the use Of English hy Mr.. Kip
Ing In his "RecessionaI" threatens 70
throw IN the shadow interest in the cleo
tion- The purisss and technicisfs who
have contended that the line "the tumuIt
and the shouting dies IS incorrect have
been utterly routed KlpIings employ
ment of the singular verb with the dual
subject has been abundanfly justified;
FIRST. on the ground that II is correct
dramatically. and. second. that poetic
usage Jusiihes Il anyway. Sound gram
msrians hold that a singular verb may
take as subject two or even more words
embracing the same idea. II that explain
alton were inadequate. it would be easy
and proper 10 have dies understood
after "tunult." Even If IL had been
clearly demonstrated that Mr.. kipling
had offended the canons of correct Eng
hsh. il would not be out Of place 10 ask
his critics what they are going TO do about
#. lie would have been in excellent COM
pany, including the transiators Of the
Eas-su