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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
TARIFF REFORM COMMITTEES
HEADQUARTERS.

Washington, D. c., June 3-The tariff
reform committee of the reform club
has established headquarters at room II,
COrcoran building, and intend to main
tain an organization till the close of
pending tariff legislation.
Mr.. James G.. Pearsons is in charge
of the undertaking here. Mr. Calvin
Tompkins, the chairman of the commit
tee, has been here for the past two days
and states that he has completed ar
rangements for the satisfactory conduct
of the work. Mr.. Tompllins says that
the presence of leading business men has
been arranged for representing the fol-
lowing industries: COtton. lumber
wool, woolens, linens. silk, paper and
tobacco. Representatives from these
trades and industries will be present in
Washington im advance of the debate
which is to take place in the Senate on
each schedule, so that ample Opportu-
nifty for discussion will be provided.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
DAVID WILSON HANGED.

Morristown, y. j., June 3.-David
Wilson, the colored wife murderer, was
hanged here to-day at 10:0S ii. III.
David WILSON, murdered his wife in Il
tenement known as The Folly" this
city. at noon ON June 9th, 1896, by
chopping her to death with an axe The
family consisted of the man hanged
to-day, his wife and their 15-year-old
son. and came here from Norfolk. Va,
three years ago. Wilson was in the
habit of going on sprees and when drunk
was ugly.
On the day Of the murder he staggered
into the house His wife was lying down
in Il bedroom and the son was in the
Kitchen. Wilson took an axe from Il
corner of the Kitchen and going to the
room where his wife lay, he Killed her.
One blow, said to have been the first,
cut her skull in too. Her son ran to the
police station where he told what had
happened. When arrested Wilson adj
mitted his guilt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
MAY SUMMON SAGASTA
RESIGNATION OF CANOvAS PRE-
SENTS GRAVE p SSIBILITIES.
May Result in the Recall of WeyIer and
Spain's Admission of Failure
In Cuban Policy.

Madrid, June 3.-At a council of the
cabinet this evening Senor Canovas del
Castillo, after explaining the various as
poets of the situation at home and in the
colonies, concluded by declaring that hay-
ing obtained the sanction of parliament to
bills for the financial needs of the next
financial year, he deemed that the time
had arrived to ask the crown either to rat
ify the powers of the ministry or to con-
tide the government to the other hands.
He said he had decided upon this course
positions of the opposition and because
ne felt that matters had reached stage
where slight reconstruction of the cab
met would fail to meet the demands of the
situation.
He added, however, that if the crown
still had confidence in him and in the Con-
servatiye party, he would not hesitate to
remain in office and to endeavor to cope
with the difficulties at home and in the
colonies.
The Queen regent formally accepted the
resignation of the cabinet and consulted
with the President of the chamber, but
as yet she has not summoned any politi-
cal leader.
Probably she will not do so until she
has seen General Martinez Campos, who
will arrive here tomorrow morning
Senior Canovas is much disappointed at
the response which his advances in the
way of reform and financial plans have
met in Cuba. He is also very loath to re-
cal. Captain General Weyler, Though a
ware that Weyler's presence in the island
and his severe policy obstruct the relation
of Spain with the United States and with
the majority of the Cubans.
Many of the Spanish newspapers pro-
nounces this the most serious national
crisis since the restoration of the mon
archy and certainly since the regency COM
menced.
In view of the result it may have on
the prospects of Spanish rule in Cuba and
the relations of Spain and the United
States ITO call Senior Sagasta TO form a
ministry would be virtual admission
that the Spanish colonial policy for the
last two years has been Il total failure
This would be such an extremely grave
adni ssion that it is possible an attempt
will be made to form an intermediate
cabinet under the Marquis of Pidal or
General Azcarraga, Minister of War in
the Canovas cabinet But in the best
informed circles this is not regarded as
feasible and it thought the Queen re-
gent will be compelled to summon Senior
Sagasta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
RAILROAD SUIT DISCONTINUED.

New York. June 3.-The statement was
made today that the suit brought in the
New York Supreme court by Reuben Le-
land, a holder OF Mobile and Ohio rail
raod stock, to enjoin the execution of the
contract for building the Montgomery
extension of the road VIII be discontin-
ued. An agreement to this effect has been
concluded between counsel in the case.
This step permits the syndicate formed
by Hallgarten x Co. and the Central
Trust Company for the purchase of 81
100000 Mobile and Ohio bonds. author
lied for the purposes of this extension
to proceed with its operation. The eX-
tension was decided upon by the Mobile
and Ohio management, because it was be-
Eeved to be likely to increase the profits
OF the company to such an extent as
would bring the stock to a dividend-pay-
ing point at u reasonably early date.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
Grac9 Darrell Was Her Guar
dams Trilby.
IN ARMSTRON0's POWER
YOUNG MEN TRIED FOR CRIME
OF KIDNAPPING HER.
SHE THENACCUsED ARMSTRONG
Then Denied Her Accusation, and Yes
terday Reasserts Her Accusation,
Saying that She is PowerIess
Under His Influence.

jacksonville, Fla, June 3.-The most
remarkable case in the annals of crime
in Florida is that known as the Grace
Darrell case. 1t is strongly suggestive
of real Svengali and Trilby, james
Armstrong, the reputed guardian 0s Miss
Darrell, being the Svengali and that
young woman the Tribly. TIE case
started in Sumter county two years ago
whtrc the Armstrong family. who now
reside IN Jacksonville, then lived. Grace
Darrell, claimed to have been kidnapped,
taken to the woods, stripped Of pArtrof
her cipthing and tied to Il tree, where she
was found the next morning.. Four
young men, charged with the crime. were
arrested and convicted, but a new trial
was granted The young men were after
ward tried here in the Unrtcd States
court. charged with sending leWd and
obscene letters to Miss Darrell. Numer-
Gus letters were submitted in evidence
and The case was sensa tional in the ex-
treme The prisoners were convicted but
again the court set aside the verdict.
Recently Miss Darrell made n sworn
confession to Maj. st. Clair Abrams.
counsel for the defense, that her testi-
mOny was false and that the letters were
written by Armstrong and others for the
purpose of cOnvicting the young men.
The fact that she had made this con-
feSslon became known. she was taken to
the newspaper offices by Armstrong and
there denied ever having made it, To-
day she was brought into court and again
she denied having made the confession.
despite the fact that it was witnessed by
four prominent and reliable citizens.
Armstrong was present when these de-
mails were made Tonight Miss Dar-
rell escaped from the Armstrong resi-
dence, now she says that the confessions
were entirely true. She says that Arm
strong has II SvenSali-like influence over
her, and that. although she wills the
contrary, she is pOwereSs to do other
wise than as he tells her to do. She is
at present in the qare Of Mai. s. Clair
Abrams and will bd kept away from the
influence of Armstrong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
Warriors at Their Dances and
Trouble Feared.
THE sHERIFF'S POSSE OUT
INDIAN AGENT WILL NOT De
LIVER PRISONER BADGER.
INDIANS TO RESCUE BADGER
Then is Feared the Loss of Life--Mon
tana's Governor Says Law Will
Be Enforced by Militia
if Necessary.

Miles City, Mont, June 3.-Sherift
Gibb returned last night from the Che
venne agency. The Indian situation, he
says, is very grave indeed. He reports
200 or more indians off the reser sation
and scattered N the hills. Their war
hoop can be heard frequently and the
uancIng continues. Old settlers look for
trouble.
The sheriff's posse, 800 strong, under
command of Stock Inspector Smith and
Captain Frcwp, are now stationed in
small numbers in and about the settle
ments near the reservation, to protect
the remaining settlers and prevent the
destroying of property by the indians.
Indian Agent Stouch would not de-
liver the prisoner, Badger, up to the
sheriff, when called upon to do so, saying
he was afraid. or he would escort Badger
off the reservation Friday, with troops
and deliver him to the authorities. The
sheriff placed Captain Stouch under ar
rest, but left him at liberty until sum
moned by County Attorney Porter. The
sheriff also has warrant for Captain
Reid, who has charge of the troops from
Fort Custer, located at the reservation
1t is not known among he Indians in
the Hills that Badger is in the guardhOuse
When this becomes known and he is re-
moved from the reservation, it is feared
the Indians will make a break to recover
him, if possible. If this done there will
be great loss of life on both sides.
The sheriff brought in orders for a
large amount of ammunition and rifles
and another posse of 100 or more will be
formed and accompany him back to the
reservation, which ne expects to reach
Thursday night, or early Friday morn
ing.
County Attorney T. j. Porter has re.
ceived orders from Governor Smith that
he direct the sheriff to take a posse OF
all ciizens that can be obtained to en-
force the service of warrants. both on
the Indian murderers and Indian Agent
Stouch, and that the militia will be or
dered out, if necessary, saying that the
law of Montana must be enforced with
caution and firmness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
HOW OHIO RATES RAPE.

Mob Tries to Lynch the Fiend, but the
Court Prefers to Give Him Only 20
Years in the Penitentiary.
Cincinnati, o., June 3.--The CONNER
cial Tribunes special from Urbana, Ohio,
says:
There is general relief here tonight
because lynching of "Chick" Mitchell has
been prevented by the prompt action OF
the court. The grand jury was impanell.
ed to-day and reported at $50 tonight. its
examination of five witnesses and the
indictment of Charles Mitchell. colOred
for the criminal assault of Mrs. Elizd
Gaumer, white. Then Sheriff Mclean
and his deputies brought Mitchell into
court III soldiers uniform. As the mil
itla were on duty about the court house
and the Jail this disguise of the prisoner
worked perfectly. The doors to the court
house were all guarded by the militia.
Prosecuting Attorney Wait represented
the State and Attorney Flaugher, the
prisoner. With the militia about the
building and the crowds outside Mitchell
was badly scared. He waived the reading
of the indictment, pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to the extreme limit twenty
years, for criminal assault, in the peni-
tentiary. The hearing occupied only \
few moments. The court ordered tbn
sheriff to take the prisoner to Coumbus
tonight at which place he was expected
to arrive before midnight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
PEACE CONFERENCE SITS.
Memoranda to Be Prepared as to From.
tier, Capitulation and Indemnity.

Memoranda to Be Prepared aus to From
tier, Capitulation and Indemnity.
Constantinople, June 3.-The first sit
ting of the peace negotiations was held
this afternoon at the Tophane palace be-
tween the ambassadors of the powers and
Tewfk Pasha, Turkish Minister of For.
eign Affairs
No secretary was present and the only
record that will be kept of the proceed
ings was such as each ambassador will
make for himself.
1t is understood that the result of three
hours of deliberation was that Count
NelidOff, the Russian ambassador, will
prepare a memorandum as to the 1actif-
cation of the frontier; NJ. Cambon, the
French ambassador, as memorandum
as to the capitulations in the case of
Greek subjects in Turkey, and Sir Philip
Curie, the British ambassador, Il men,
oandum as to indemnity.
The conference then adjourned to meet
again on Saturday neXt to consider these
memoranda.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
DRUGGIST FOUND DEAD.

*. l.. Hoffman Dies From Effects of
Chloroform Accidently or not is not
Known.
Newport News, Va, June 3.-R. L.
Hoffman,, aged 3S years, who came here
recently from Richmond, Va, to engage
in the drug business, was found dead in
his store this afternoon. He was lying
on cot and had bottle in his hand
labelled chlorOform. 1t is not positively
known whether he took the durg with sui
cidal intent or to alleviate pain, but the
coroner's jury rendered verdict, on
meagre evidence that death was the result
of accidental poisoning.
Hoffman, was last seen alive Tuesday
night. 1t was evident he had been dead
twenty four hours when found. He is
survived by a young wife. No cause is
assigned for the deed if it was suicide.
Hoffman, was formerly in the drug
business in Roanoke, Norfolk and Rich
mond and was we'll known to members
of his profession throughout the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.

A Montana Man Said to Have Inherited
That Sum From a North Carolina Es-
tate.
Great Falls, Mont, June 3.-Old man
Vance, aged II years, living ON logging
Creek" about 80 miles from here, who
for years has been pauper, has just re-
ceived word that the Supreme court of
North Carolina has rendered a decision
in a suit brought by his brother NOW
dead years ago, in favor Of Mrs. Vance
handing down to him as next of kin, an
estate valued at about four million dol
lars. During a recent illness he was cared
for by Miss Alice Crossman, the sixteen
year old daughter of Montana Section
Boss. Upon receipt of the news he pro-
posed marriage to the girl who accepted
and tomorrow they will be married.
Crossman has resigned his position and
with his wife will go to Vance's southern
home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
ATROCITIES IN THE CONGO.
Governor Wahis Denies Them, but His
Denials are Met With Reassertions.

London, June 3.-The Brussels cores
pondent Of the Daily Chronicle says:
Governor Wahis, of the Congo Free
State, will not return here 1t is sup
posed that he will be created baron in
recognition of his services to Belgium in
Africa.
I'm the course of an interview Gov
ernor Wahis has given Il positive denial
to the statement that in the campaign
under Baron Dhanis, the troops were
provisioned with human flesh. He spoke
very bitterly of the charges brought
against his administration by the mis-
siOnarieS and referred to Missionary
SjOblom as IAN honest fanatic, misled
by untrustworthy, native stories" He
said that the native accusations against
this missionary, accusations of melting to
revolt, were so grave that had he (the
GOvernor) taken them seriously he would
have been obliged to arrest Sjoblom."
w. Hayes, of East Bourne, writes to
the Daily Chronicle that he has Just re-
turned from the heart of the Congo
State and can confirm all the statements
that have been here as to the atrocities
committed under the administration of
Governor Wahis.
He asserts that the administration,
instead Of Suppressing the barbarous
customs of serving the hands actually
fOstered it, and adds: Governor Wahis
is not entitled to deny this of his per-
sonal knowledge because he lived at
Bona, hundreds of miles from the scenes
of cruelties."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
A RAPIST CONFESSES.
Negro Lewis Will Hang To-day at Fair
fax Court House.

Negro Lewis Will Hang To-day at Fair
fax Court House.
Washington. June "a special TO the
Star from Fairfax court house. Vt, says:
James Lewis, the negro who is con-
demned to hang tomorrow for committing
IN assault upon Mrs. Ida Reidel, has CON
fessed his guilt. He had intimated to
Rev. Robert Nourse, of Falls church.
early this morning that he would con-
fess; butw hen he went back with about
a dozen men, both white and colored. the
prisoners heart failed him and he said he
was innocent, but told Mr.. Donohue to
come back later, that he had something
to say to him.
Mr.. Donohue, suspecting that he meant
to confess, but was deferred by the large
number present, soon returned, taking
with Rev. Robert Nourse, Sheriff Gordon
and Rev. d. l.. Brewer, colored. u
After prayer by Mr.. Brewer, he asked
him: ''Are you guilty or not?' Guilty.
said Lewis.
..Do you understand what sad?' was
asked him then.
Yes"
Then, it was :: lie you told yesterday
when you said you were innocent?" said
Brewer.
Yes; | tell you the truth now'' / am
guilty of the assault and hope to be for
given"
His confession was then reduced to
writing and signed by Lewis with all
present ais witnesses.
Quite a number of people will attend
the hanging tomorrow if they can get
hold of the necessary admission tickets,
but 50 far the tickets are very scarce.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

New York. June 3.-The New Workers
jumped into the fifth place by taking two
games from Louisville this afternoon.
McGee started in to pitch the first game
for Louisville, but could not locate the
plate and was relieved by Frazer. Sey-
mour pitched both games for New York.
holding the Louisville men to seven hits.
The game was called at the first half of
the seventh inning ON account of darkness.
Score: (First game.)
New York, L O40 900 l-lO
Louisville. 1OO000000-1
Batteries: Seymour and Warner; Nc
Gee. Frazer and Wilson. Umpire Sulli-
van and Dexter Time 2:10.
(Second game.)
New York, 2X-10
Louisville. 13110O0- 6
Batteries: Seymour and Warner; Cum
ningham, MCGEE and Wilson. Umpire
McDermott. Time 40.
Boston, June 3.-Boston won from
Cleveland to-day in a short decisive game
that was uninteresting after the first few
innings. There were no sensational plays.
Score:
Boston. O31O2OOOx-6
Cleveland, OO0OO-1
Batteries: Nichols and Bergen; Young
and thinner. Umpire O'Day. Time / 40.
Baltimore, Nd, June 3.-Baltimore-
Cincinnati game called end of third in
ming. Score:
Cincinnati. 6: Baltimore nothing.
Washington, June Washington
Chicago game postponed on account of
rain.
Brooklyn. June 3.-The reconstructed
ST. Louis team won Il game at Eastern
Park this afternoon. Grady, of the
Phillies who was traded for Catcher Nc
Farland, played first base and put lots of
life into the Browns playing. Douglass
single in the third, when Murphy was
on base, won the game. Score:
Brooklyn. O000000O0-O
st. Louis. 001000000-1
Batteries: McMahon and Grim; Dona-
hue and Murphy. Umpire Sheridan. Time
LIS.
Philadelphia, Pa, June 3.-The Phillies
punched hits to-day and defeated Piss
burg by a big margin. Score:
Philadelphia, 40O1O17x-13
Pittsburg, 0O0000100- 1
Batteries: Taylor and Boyd: Tannehill,
Gardner and Sugden. Umpire McDon-
aid. Time , hours.
Newark, n. j.. June 3.-Newark won
from Hartford to-day by a batting streak
in the seventh. Score:
Newark. 4001017x-13
Hartford. 00002 D O-1U
Batteries: Carrick and Hodge; Cast
right, Roach and McCauley.
Reading, Pa. June 3.-Lucid pitched
fine game for Reading to-day. striking
out seven Richmond men. Both teams
felded badly. The game was stopped by
rain in the eighth. Score:
Reading, 21O1010 %
Richmond, 101002 o.
Batteries: Lucid and Barckley; Stim-
mel and Foster Umpire Weidman.
Lancaster, Pa, June 3.-The locals hit
Pfanmiller hard to-day and won with
ease. Score:
Lancaster, 220OO-9
Norfolk, 000000301 II
Batteries: West and Wente; Pfanmiller
and Heyden. Umpire Belts.
Paterson, y. j., June 3.-The visitors
| hammered Jones hard in the first inning
! to-day. Sprogel relieved him in the
fourth and did good work. Both teams
| fielded badly. Score:
| Paterson, 00001 / % O. 4
| Athletics, 5013010 x-1C
| Batteries: Jones, Sprogel and Westlake
Jordan and Fox. Umpire Laughlin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
CLOAK EMPLOYEES PRE-
PAIRING FOR 4 STRIKE

New York, June 3-Notice will be
served ON the cloak manufacturers that
their employees are preparing for strike
which will rival in magnitude the tailors'
strike. The cloak makers are ten thou
sand strong, and claim TO be thoroughly
organized. The men say. through Sec
retary Brass. that they cannot exist un-
der the present rate of wages. If the
manufacturers refuse to attend the con-
ference to which they have been invited.
the men declare that they will go out
3n strike on the 10th instant.
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New Bedford, Mass, June 3.-The
creditors of the New Bedford Cotton
Manufacturing Company met this after
noon to take action toward assuming
control of the property of the insolvent
corporation and reorganizing Il company
for carrying on the business. A committee
of five from the list of creditors was ap-
pointed to consider the affairs of the cor
poration and present plan of operation
in assuming the control of the property
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
TOBACCO TRUST ON TRIAL.

The Members of the American Company
Will Have to Meet Their Trials Next
Week
New York. June 3.-District Attorney
Olcott said today that he would probably
move the trials on Monday before Judge
Fitzgerald, in Part |. of General Sessions,
of the members of the American Tobac-
co Company, who are indicted for con
spiracy. If the case does not proceed on
Monday it will ON Wednesday, he said.
The men are accused of having conspired
to corner the cigarette market.
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FRANCE TO RETALIATE.

Paris, June 3.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day Baron Des Rotours.
Protectionist Deputy, representing the
Fourth district of Lille, submitted q mo-
flon TO ralse the duties on American pro-
ducts If the United States fixes prohibi-
i've duties upon French products.
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DEATH IF MRS. SAVAGE.

Cary, n. c., June 3.-(Special.) y
Mrs. B. O. Savage, formerly of Scotland
Neck, N. c., passed from earth to the
home of the saints on May 80. She
worked for Jesus, she walked with Jesus.
She is now in heaven.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
GUNBOAT PRINCETON
LAUNCHED.

Camden, n. J., June 3.-The United
States gunboat Princeton. which is be-
ing built at the ship-yard of John H.
Dialogue q Son, was successfully
launched shrtly after 3 O'Clock this after
noon.
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CHASING A DESPERATE.

Richmond, Va, June 3.-1n Franklin
county, Monday, ID. S. Webster, promi-
nent citizen, was killed, and Il detective
named r. L. billiard was wounded by Il
negro desperate named Richard Gibson,
whom they were endeavoring to arrest
for robbery. Gibson escaped and about
hundred citizens are ON a hunt for him.
If he is caught he will promptly be
lynched.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-04
AN EARTHQUAKE FAKE.

Richmond, Va, June 3.-Specials in re-
sponse to orders to investigate say that
there is no truth. in the report that the
recent earthquake caused assures in An
gels Rest Mountain, Giles county. The
earthquake scared the people. but state
ments Of damage are fictitious.
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ARMISTICE SIGNED.

Athens, June Sit is officially an
nounced that an armistice has been
signed between the Greek and Turkish
military commanders in Thessaly and
Eprus
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FORSYTH'S OLDEST VETERAN
DEAD.

Winston, n. c., June 3.-(SpeciaL Mr..
Thomas Roberts, Forsyth's oldest Con-
federate veteran, was laid to rest yester-
day near Lewisville, aged Sc. For num-
ber of years he was superintendent of the
cooking department in the State peniten-
tiary. He was appointed to that position
by his personal friend, Senator vance,
during the latter's administration as Gov
ernor.