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The news & observer., 1897-03-18
WHY PURITAN BROKE DOWN.
An Official Inquiry to be Had as to Why
She Didn't Sink.

An Official Inquiry to be Had as TO Why
She Didn't Sink.
Washington. March hilarious re-
ports concerning the breakdown of the
monitor Puritan, on her way North
from Charleston have reached the Navy
Department from the captain, engineer
and other officers concerned, and on the
statements court of inquiry is about
to be appointed to elicit all the facts
and fix the responsibility for the break
down. The reports go to show that the
principal fault was the heating Of the
main bearings of the port engines. This
is believed to have been due to the settle
ment of the engines. A dock trial was
held in New York before the vessel start
ed for Charleston, and while the engines
showed signs of heating then, 1T was be-
lieved that this would wear off as the ship
ran along. 1t was recalled that they
had performed magnifcently on the ac-
ceptance trial. 1t Is likely that the plac-
ing of the big turrets and heavy side
armor upon the ship since the first trial
has changed the form of the after-hull
and thus thrown the engines out of line.
but if so, the fact should have been
developed before the Puritan left New
York, and this will be one of the lines OF
inquiry to be pursued by the court. The
details for the court of inquiry was an
nounced this afternoon as follows: Capt.
J. &. Watson, of the Philadelphia Naval
Home president; Capt. A III. McCor-
mick and Chief Engineer J. A b. Smith,
of the Norfolk Navy Yard, with Lieuten-
ant Burns I. Walling as judge advocate.
The court will meet at the New York
Navy Yard next Friday at l o'clock.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

Washington, d. c., March LEX
President Harrison appeared as counsel
in the Supreme court Of the United States
in the case Of the City Railway Company
Of Indianapolis vs.. the Citizens Railroad
Company Of the same city. The case in
wolves the possession of the Indianapolis
streets for street car purposes, the Citi-
zens' Company being the older concern.
General Harrison appeared for the latter
company, contending for the perpetuity
OF its franchise and arguing that the
State could not delegate its franchise
granting power to the indianapolis city
council. The entire seating capacity of
the court room was occupied by persons
anxious to hear the ex-President speak,
Ex-Secretary Tracy and ex-Attorney-
General Miller, two members Of the
Harrison cabinet, being among the audi
tors.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
A BIG LAND DEAL.
1000 Acres Near Warrenton Sold 10
Company for $4,000.

...... COHlpaHy IOF P1O,oOO.
Warrenton, N. c., March 17.-(SpeciaD
A big land deal was consummated here
last night involving about 1900 acres,
which lie about ten miles from War
renton, near Vaughan's Station. The
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad runs
through portion of this property. The
price paid for the entire tract, / under
stand. is $4,000 for 1000 acres OF more,
and $3.50 per acre should there be less
than 1000 acres. The purchaser of this
hand is the Southern Farmers Land
Company, of Virginia. The land was
bought from the Brown heirs. 1t is said
that prominent railroad men are inter
ested in this company. There is much
speculation as to how this property will
be developed. The general impression.
however, is that it will be cut up into
farms and inducements offered to farm
ers from Western and Northern States
to settle in this part of North Carolina.
In conversation with a gentleman who
seems to know the land, he said it was
fine body of land, some Of it being wen
timbered. 1t is we'll known that no heal
thier country or better water can be
found anywhere than in Warren county.
Court here this week amounted to. al
most nothing. Judge Timberlake pre-
sided. Court was called at noon and ad-
journed that night One resident lawyer
here told me that he did not think that
every lawyer in Warrenton made $50
out Of the docket.
The tobacco men tell me that they have
had a very good season. There are three
warehouses here, and together they have
sold, in round figures, 100000 pounds OF
the weed up'to this time. 1t is said that
there will be a slight decrease in the av-
erage of tobacco in this section this year.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
MR.. BAYARD'S FAREWELL.

London, March 17.-~The retiring Uni
ted State Ambassador to the Court Of ST.
James, Mr.. Thomas #. Bayard, accom-
panied by Mrs. Bayard, started to-day
for Rome.
The officials Of the railroad received
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard at Victoria station
and conducted them to a special saloon
carriage, in which was magnificent
boquet Of roses. The officials Of the Uni
ted States Embassy were present to bid
farewell to the travellers.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
ENGI.AND'S PREPARATIONS.
Details Being Prepared for Several
Regiments.

preparations are combining at Wool
wich and other military establishments
OF Great Britain. The chiefs of the va
rious garrisons have been ordered to pre-
pare details for the regiments available
for foreign service. A number of large
steamers, chartered by the government,
have been ordered to embark stores at
Woolwich for Malta. Two thousand
tons of these stores leave Woolwich to-
morrow.
Trouble is also expected at the Cape
of Good hope. War stores are bohg
rapidly forwarded there by all the Cas-
tie line steamers which have been fitted
with special magazines.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
WEDDING AT CHAPEL HILL.
Mrs. Lizzie Carr Harris Married to DR.
N. d. King.

Chapel Hill, n. c., March 17.-tSpeciaD
Tonight, at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Lizzie Carr
Harris, of Chapel Hill. was married to
DIR. M. ID. King, dentist of prominence
in this section, the Rev. N. III. D. Wilson
officiating. Many towns-people were
present and after the ceremony, and ele-
CANT spread was served.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
CESPEDES FREE.

Washington, March 17.-Formal cor
frmation came to the State Department
to-day from United States Consul Gen
eral Lee of the press report of the re
lease at Havana of Oscar Cespedes, a
native of Key West, who has been for
many months in Jail at the Cabanas in
Havana.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

Newport News, Va, March 1.-THE
Cruiser Castine sailed to-day for Monte
video, taking supplies for the Yantic
and Lancaster one of which ships she
will relieve The Castins will be gone
two years.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18
NEWARK OUT OF COMMISSION

Portsmouth. Va, March 1.-THE New
ark went out of commission to-day, and
the ship was turned over to the COM
mandant of the yard Her officers and
men have been scattered among other
vessels.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

Washington, March 17.--Wm. Young
blood, Of Montgomery, Ala, has made
application to the Treasury Department
foT appointment as Auditor of the In
terror Department. +. b. NJ. Brown, Of
Columbus, Ga, for the position of Coma
missioner General Of Immigration.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

Charlotte, n. c., March 17.-(SpeciaD
Oscar Williams. the negro who stabbed
and robbed Grand Ray at the Rowan
camps, Was captured by Detective Nc
Holm at High Point late this afternoon,
and tonight was carried to Salisbury.
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

Cape Henry, Va, March 1.-THE
American brig, Cameo, passed in the
capes at 6 O'Clock dismasted, her jib-
boom broken, and foretop mast, fore
top gallant mast and maintop mast gone
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

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The news & observer., 1897-03-18
TGIE FIGHT BY ROUNDS.

The following Is the hght by rounds:
Round 1.-Both mer SPARED cautiously
for an opening, Fitzsmmons being ON the
aggressive, Corbett keeping away. Fitz-
simmons crowded Corbett back into the
latter's corner. Both made vigorous
swings with the left and both missed,
each man staggering against the ropes.
FitzsimmonG still kept crowding Corbett
and the latter landed right in the face,
getting away without return. Both
men clinched and in the breakaway Fitz-
simmons got in hard left on Corbett's
chin, staggering him. He followed this
UP with left on the upper part of the
neck, staggering him asecond time.
Corbett got in a light left and cleverly
ducked from a right swing. COrbett sent
his left and his right to the head and the
men clinched, F;tzsimmons landing a
hard left with his one free arm. Both
landed rights on the body and were
The news & observer., 1897-03-18

As he lay writhing and grovel-
ing On the floor his face presented the
most CHASTITY appearance imaginable. No
man in a last death struggle could have
horrifed the spectators more and his
agoniziDg cries of pain could be heard
above the cheers for the victor. And
then followed the widest scene of the
day, when he arose to his feet and with
all The strength he he'd left. rushed at
his opponent and tried to finish the con-
teA Those nearest the ring jumped
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
HAVEMEYER ON TRIAL.
Defense to Claim the Unanswered
Questions Were Not Pertinent.

Defense to Claim the Unanswered
Questions Were Not Pertinent.
Washington, May 25.-The trial of H. o.
Havemeyer, president of the American
Sugar Refining Company, for refusing to
answer question propounded by the Sem
ate sugar investigating committee in the
spring of 1884, began before Judge Bradley
to-day
There was a large crowd in attendance.
No trouble was experienced in securing a
jury, only three peremptory challenges be-
ing made by the defense and none by the
prosecution.
District Attorney Davis conducted the
case for the government, and Nathaniel
Wilson, John G. Johnson of Philadelphia,
and John e. Parsons of New York APP
peared for the defense.
Elverton R. Chapman, the New York
sugar broker who is serving a thirty
days sentence in the district jail for the
offense for which Mr.. Havemeyer is being
tried, was present as witness, but did
not testify to-day. The witnesses to-day
were the file clerk of the Senate, the COM
mittee's stenographer and Senators Gray,
Lodge Davis and Lindsay, who were on
the investigating committee.
The line of defense, as disclosed to-day,
is that the question asked, which looked
to the production of data as to the polit-
cal contributions of the sugar company
to state and local elections, was not per-
tinent to the inquiry. This was shown
by the repeated development of the fact
that Mr.. Havemeyer contributed to the
national campaign, as well as to the cleo
ton of United States senator before state
legislatures This line Of defense was an
ticipated somewhat by the district attor-
ney. Considerable stress was also placed
on the attempt of the defense to show
that Senator Aliens question, which Mr.
Havemeyer declined to answer, was an
individual and not a committee question:
that the query was propounded by the
committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
BOUNTY on CROP EXPORTS.
senator Cannon Offers an Amend
ment TO the Tariff Bill.

Senator Cannon Offers an Amend
ment 10 the Tariff Bill.
Washington, May Ex-senator Cannon
of Utah to-day offered the Following as
an amendment to the tariff bill And
from and after sixty days from the pass
age of this act there shall be paid out Of
any moneys in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated to any exporter of wheat or
wheat -four, rye or rye flour, corn, ground
or unground, cotton, hops or tobacco, pro-
dueed wholly in the United States, and
exported by sea from any port IN the
United States to any port of any other
country, the following export bounty, by
way of an equalization to agriculture Of
the benefits of this act to encourage the
industries of the United States, to-wit:
Ten cents per bushel on wheat 80 cents per
bushel on wheat flour; 10 cents per busheI
on rye; 80 cents per barrel on rye flour, 5
cents per bushel on corn. 10 cents per CEN
tai on corn, ground, cent per pound on
cotton, cents per pound on hops, 2 cents
per pound on tobacco.
And all payments of bounty under this
act shall be made upon negotiable vouch-
ers, issued by the collector Of customs at
the port of clearance upon presentation
at the treasury or any sub-treasury of the
United States, and the Secretary of the
Treasury is hereby charged with making
and enforcing such regulations as may be
necessary for the full protection of the ex-
porters and of the government according
TO the true intent and meaning of this
law"
This amendment is the result of a con-
ference of silver republicans, populists and
some democrats, and may be said to rep
resent the sentiments of the element in
the Senate which puts silver above ell
other subjects Of legislation.
Senator Aldrich, on behalf of the repub-
lican members Of the Senate COMMITTEES
on finance. to-day gave notice Of thirty.
two additional amendments to the tariff
bill, which will be offered as the bin pro.
crosses. Most Of the amendment are YER
hal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
CABINET DISCUSSES cuRA.
Calhoun Expected to BE Home With
in IA Couple of Weeks.

Washington, May 25.--Tne cabinet again
to-day gave most of its time to the dis
cussion of Cuba, including not only the
methods Of distribution of relief to the
distressed Americans ia the island, but
also the general subject of the insurrec-
ton.
As to the latter, the proceedings were
confined entirely to discussion, and it was
not attempted to outline any definite plan
of procedure at this juncture. Everything
appears to depend upon the conclusions
that are reached by MIR. Calhoun.
That this does not necessarily imply
any great delay in treating tho question
with more purpose to accomplish some
thing than has yet been the case is made
probable by the fact that the President
expects Mr. Calhoun will have completed
his mission in Cuba and be on his way
back 10 Washington in the course of a
week or ten days.
Assistant Secretary Day, who Is charged
with the execution of the Presidents
wishes respecting the relief measures, had
a long interview with President Mckinley
at the white house this afternoon, Just
after the cabinet meeting. The conclus~
ion was reached that having advanced
Consul General Lee funds to meet all
probable immediate necessities, there was
no opportunity for the adoption of FUR
ther steps until he had been heard from.
The consul general in turn is advising
with his subordinate consuls in Cuba,
preparatory to recommending to the state
department definite plan of action i'm the
distribution of the relief. He has called
meeting at Havana for tomorrow OF
all the United States consuls in Cuba,
who can reach that capital conveniently
for the purpose of consultation. These
officers are expected to come with all the
facts and figures as to the extent of the
relief needed in their respective localities
and upon that basis a pro rata distribu-
tion of supplies and money can be made.
The question of sending food supplies
being again under consideration. Gen Sui
iiavn, the commissary of the army, has
been called upon to give the benefit of his
experience to the state department officials
in that line. Realizing that owing to diff
ferent climatic conditions, the same ration
that is sufficient in the United States
would not do at all in Cuba it was found
prudent to call upon Gen. Lee for state
ment of the kind Of food supplies that
would be most acceptable and proper for
the distressed Americans on the island
When his answer is returned, the state de-
partment probably will ask Gen. Sullivan
to make the necessary purchases through
the well equipped commssary department
It is felt that all the supplies necessary
can be procured in New York at short no.
tice. If the money at hand, about $4,000
does not suffice, as it is feared IL may not,
then congress will be called upon once
more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
rREsBYTERIANs OF THE SOUTH.
The Next Session of the Assembly to
he Held at New Orleans.

Charlotte, N. c., May 25.-After the
opening exercises of the Pres byterian as
sembly this morning, the report on edu-
cation for the ministry was taken up.
pending consideration of which the report
on colored evangelzation was discussed.
After an explanation by the chairman,
the assembly heard a strong address from
Rev. o. 2. Wilson. missionary tc colored
people, showing how fitting Presbyterian
ism was to his needs.
The assembly also heard Rev. e. W.
Williams, the colored president OF Will
Jams College at Abbeville. S. c., who
spoke eloquently in behalf of
the organization of an independ-
ent colored Presbyterian church
as absolutely necessary to the self
development of the negro. The report
urges vigorous prosecution of work along
the lines already approved by the assem-
bly,; provides for the early organization
of an independent colored Presby
church upon the motion of the colored peo-
pie themselves, to be aided by the gem
eral assembly. The report was unani-
mously adopted.
As part of the Westminster celebration
THE old man eloquent Rev. NJ d. Hoge,
d. D., delivered an address on the West
minister standards to missionary laborers.
Great crowds waited hours to hear this
address.
The assembly this afternoon heard
invitations from New Orleans, st.
Louis, Richmond and Athens,
Ca, for its next place of meeting. Athens
and st. Louis seeing their cause was a
lost one, withdrew. The vote was between
New Orleans and Richmond. The vote
was: New Orleans, 115; Richmond, 46.
The time of the assembly was occu-
pied with the report of the committee
on publication, of which DR. Pitzer of
Washington is chairman. 1t provoked
a sharp debate, especially between Dr.
Pitzer and Rev. Mr. Washburne on the
order of enrolment of ministers. Mr.
Washburne opposed the committees re-
port and advocated enrolment according
to seniority.
DIR. Pitzer fought his battle heroically
as he always does, and had the satisfaction
of having the report as a whole adopted
Tonight a popular meeting on home
missions was held. Short addresses were
made by DR.. Hoge and Revs. S. Hunt,
Neman and Virgins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NAsHyILLE's EXPOSITION.
ID. W. TryOn Wins the First Prize %
500 in the Art Department.

ID. w. TryOn Wins the First Prize OF
800 in the Art Department.
Nashville, Tenn. May 25.--Mrs. Crozier
presided at the Womans Clubs to-day
and delivered an address,
Mrs. Kelly OF Illinois spoke on our
Working Youths: How Shall We Educate
them?"
supt. Kilvington of the Tennessee In
dustrial School. made a short speech
Mrs. W. c. Kilvlngton read a compre-
henslve paper upon the effect Of Industrial
training upon the nature OF the child.
Mrs. Heiskell Of Memphis reviewed
briefly the addresses made and Miss Con-
way, Mrs, John Ruhnsar. Mrs. Raine and
Mrs. Allen also spoke. The concovation
adjourned until tomorrow.
Tonight, despite the cold wave, a large
and brilliant audience attended the recep-
ton given in the Parthenon 20 hear tho
announcement of the prizes in the art de-
partment. The jury consisted of Halsey
c. Ives Of ST. Louis. r. II. Smith OF New
York. and Thomas Allen OF Boston. The
prize winners are:
Oils-First prize, s7OO d. w. Tyron
of New York, "salt Marshes second pr.ze,
$500, Charlotte Woodbury. Boston. Mid
Ocean,"
Water Colors-First prize, $50. II. h.
Smell Of New York, Citadel OF Quebec
second, Walter l.. Palmer of New York.
"Blue Barred snow"
Sculpture-Eirst, r.. IA. Bringhurst; Sec
Ond, Bessie o. Potter OF Chicago
Landscape Medal-Gustave Metzell.
Medal for Portralture--grving l.. Willis
OF New York.
Medal for Gauere-sMiss Elizabeth Morse.
Medal In Sculpture-Weiurtz.
The honorable mentions in oils were re-
ported by the jury.
The following cabegram from Queen
Victoria has been received:
"Balmoral, May 25, 1S87.--Mrs. Thomas,
Nashville: The queen thanks you all for
the kind telegram. (signed) Edwards
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
LEVEE BREAKS AT EL PAsO.
ihe Flood sweeps Away Not Less
Thnn 12O Homes.

Than 12O Homes.
Dallas, Tex. May PA special to .he
News from El Paso says: AT O'Clock
this morning the fire alarm sounded to
arouse the people IN the lower part OF
the city and notify them the levee had
pfoNen' and that the food waters Of the
city N"r
me levec which broke was on the bank
OF Tie canal on Stanton street. The river
had reached Its highest point since 1891.
~ a Few minutes. large force of men
was at work, trying to check the angry
waters with sacks nlled with sand, but a
s''ohd oreak above backed up the water
'n me %orkmen and they had to retire.
The Texas ana Pacific railway. reallz-
lhs that hundreds Of families were being
NODDED from their homes. backed IN a large
'umofr Of empty freight cars for the ac-
t,so'amodation OF the homeless. Not loss
nan nan l2o homes were swept away. and To-
-, que several hundrco men are al work
on new lrVcer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
EAGLE LAKES ASSEMBLY.
The Presbyterinns Not 20 Sell Theip
Building in New York.


Building in New York.
Eagle Lake, Ind, May 25.-The Presby-
torian general assembly to-day settled two
important questions.
The first was not to sell its building
IN New York aud the second to have only
one secretary OF home missions.
The latest echo Of the controversy over
DR. Briggs and the Union Seminary came
up In the report Of the judicial committee.
which extended 20 all Presbyteris the
which extended to all Presbyteries the
from their care II was apparent that
few commissioners knew what they were
voting upon, as the matter came up on
appeal from some unnamed action OF
the synod OF New York, the name OF the
case alone being given.
During the morning session the report
on home missions was presented
The following resolution was adopted al
the afternoon session:
"When any board receives a legacy, the
use OF which Is not indicated In tho will
OF the testator. the funds shall either bs
used for current work or invested IN ac-
cordancc with laws provided for the care
OF trust funds In tho state where tho
board Is located. But if not used, they
shall be held until the general assembly
approves Of some different use OF them
than that which the board may propose 10
make"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
WOW TAUscH IN TEARS.

Baron Won Luetzow Admits Crooked
ness in the secret Police.
Berlin May 25.-The examination OF
Baron Won Tausch, the formdr chief OF
police. who is charged with forr-fold per-
jury and treason, was continued to-day.
Baron Won rausch wept during the course
OF the proceedings.
During the examination OF Herr Won
Tausch. the former chief Of the secret
political police Baron Won Luetzow said
that he received altogether 10000 marks
from the police. lie said that toward tho
close he became quite hardened. addine
that he would now consult his counsel a.
to whether IN order 20 save his honor he
ought not 20 make clean breast Of every.
thing.
Herr Won Tausch testified that q was
usual for police agents 70 sign receipts In
false names.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
MERCANTILE CONGRESS.
The Details and Arrangements
About Completed.

The Details and Arrangements
About Completed.
Philadelphia Pa, May 25.-The officers
of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum
have about completed the details and ar
rangements. and everything is now In
readiness for the assembling OF the great
Industrial and mercantile congress, to be-
gin here on June l. The foreign delegat tes
are already beginning 70 arrive. Among
those who have reported to headquarters
are Frederico Malta from San Salvador,
Salvador: Antonio DelhnO. from Caracas
Venezuela, and Enrique Cree, Juan Ter
razas and Jose Maria Sanchez from Chi
huahua. Mexico. A delegation from Bra
zil will arrive at New York tomorrow.
Advices received to-day from the Mex
lean government announce the appoint
ment OF Senor Don Fernando Ferrari Pc
rez. a Mexican engineer. and chief Of the
bureau OF natural history OF the geograph-
lcal exploring commission to officially rep
resent Mexico at the congress.