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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
FIGURING ON A WAR LOAN.
Internal Taxes Also to Be Increased
IL Hostilities Come.

Washington. April S-The members of
the ways and means committee of the
House are busily engaged with the treas
ury officials in the work preliminary to the
drafting Of a war revenue measure TO be
introduced in Congress Immediately upon
the opening of hostAities with Spain. An
increase in the internal revenue tax on
beer from 81 to 50 a barrel, and large
increase in the tax on manufactured to-
bacco, including cigars and cigarettes, has
been practically agreed upon. Bank
checks, bills of exchange, drafts Deeds
mortgages and other paper of this class
patent medicines, and nostrums in all
probability also will be added to the list
A rough estimate of the receipts to be
derived from these sources is that the in
crease on these articles alone will approx
mate, If not exceed, 800 100000 a year.
A bill providing for a temporary loan Of
100000 900 and permanent loan
of from SSO0,OOOOOO to $500, 100000 at
per cent, payable in coin, has
been prepared by the ways and means
committee. and will be Immediately intro
duced in case of war.
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CAN SAVE HER CROWN.
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Terror and the Amphitrite. \ navigation
lieutenant on board one of the larger ships
looked through his glasses at these formid-
able craft and said to the correspondent
of the Associated Press: Those three
floating forts could by themselves whip
the whole Spanish navy"
When knowledge of the plan of the
blockade of HavanaS-as represented in
these dispatches last night-spread
through the feet to-day, no end of dis
cusslon ensued. The general impression
is that the men on the torpedo boats would
stand but little chance of ever coming out
of an engagement alive. This view was
thoroughly formed by the torpedo boatmen
themselves, and the matter of fact way in
which they discussed their chances was a
striking illustration of American pluck
and of indifference to death In their coun-
try's cause.
Intense enthusiasm reigns among officers
and men alike. The movement upon Ha-
vana is eagerly looked forward TO- and
is thought to be certain to occur begin
ming next week, unless Spain backs down
completely.
In spirit and in preparation Capt Samp-
sons squadron is ready to fight, and on
all sides the complaint is heard that the
expected opposition is of such poor cali
Der.
While it may be truthfully said that
there is very little sympathy for the Gu
bans themselves among the officers, this
long period of suspense and uncertainty
following the Maine disaster has wrought
them up to an unequalled pitch of excite
ment
The steamer Ohvette from Tampa with
her passengers lay to eight miles from
shore this afternoon. There was consid-
cradle excitement over the report that
she was aground. The agents here said
that she was an anchor awaiting high tide
and would soon proceed to Havana on her
regular trip.
Up TO midnight she still lay off shore and
had not landed mail or passengers.
Key West Fla, April s, 1850 p. m.--The
Olivette arrived late tonight unchanged
She discharged her cargo and will pro-
coed to Havana, there 20 await orders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
sPANIsH-AMERICAN SHIFTED.
Master-Of-Arms of the Columbia Put
ON Receiving SHIP.

Old Point Comfort, Va. April SIT is
learned on good authority that the master
alarms of the cruiser Columbia, a native
born Spaniard, has been transferred to the
receiving ship. He has been a naturalized
American citizen sixteen years, and ii is
believed that the transfer is merely pre-
cautionary measure and not because of any
charges of disloyalty against him.
A rumor was prevalent this morning
that he had been arrested and put in irons
because of alleged betrayal of secrets to
the Spanish government. This, however, Is
denied by the officers of the Columbia.
While it is true that the
man was not directly accused or
put in irons, il is perfectly plain that the
government is taking unusual precautions
to guard against any information being
given out.
Fortress Monroe, where Improvements
are going on. is closely guarded and visit
ors are not welcomed on the big ships
The ram Katahdin arrived in Hampton
Roads this evening and anchored near the
flying squadron.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
REFUGEES REACH TAMPA
The MascOtte Brings IT'S Persons
From Key West

From Key West,
Tampa. Fla, April S.-The early trains
this afternoon took large crowds TO Port
Tampa, nine miles away, to witness the ar
rival of the refugees from Cuba. Ameri.
cans, Cubans and Spaniards Joined in
forming an eager throng.
The boat was late, not arriving until
O'Clock, but those awaiting were put into
a feverish state about o'clock by an
illumination of the heavens from the Mas
cotte's powerful searchlight being used
near the entrance of the harbor The fash
came as a signal that loved ones. dear
because they were Americans, if not
nearer akin, were coming to the Land of
the Free.
As the boat drew up to the dock those
waiting sent up shouts of welcome TO reIa
tives and friends. Then followed a rush
for the gangway that almost overcame
the officers stationed there.
Cries of children, mingled with the sobs
OF women, impressed all with the first seri
Gus aspect of war
One hundred and seventy-eight anxious
souls breathed relief as they boarded the
awaiting cars. The passengers report hav-
ing experienced great difficulty in secur-
ing passports, owing to Spanish espion-
age.
All able-bodied men are drafted and
watchtulness is maintained to prevent
them leaving
Those liable to draft in the regular army
are joining the volunteer column of Ha-
vana, which has sweled within the past
few days from 1,50O to 10000 This they
prefer to regular service, which would cali
them into the fields and taken them away
from protecting walls and inviting cafes.
The volunteers are verging upon revolt
against the Americans and dltra-S Spanish.
EX-United States Consul Albert Brother
of Matanzas and family were passengers.
President Plant to-day issued notice that
upon the return of the steamer Oivctte
from Havana and the steamer Florida
from Mobile, these lines would cease until
further notice
The passengers state that the widest
excitement prevails on the island and
that every American citizen that can pos
sibly leave is returning to America The
party brought here tonight consisted
largely. of women and children, families
of large merchants and bankers, the head
of the families staying in Havana to wind
up their business, and will return to this
country with Gen. Lee Saturday morning
O4 the OIAftllG. PROMINENT among the
passengers are intelligent people, who
claim that the island is in a frenzy of
terror, but that Gen. Lee Is firm and brave
as a lion and does not apprehend any per-
sonal harm.
The Mascotte will return to Key West
Saturday morning, but will not make any
more trips to Havana harbor until the
pending hostilities are settled Govern
ment barges are provided for the poor
class that are unable to pay fare to leave,
and hundreds are taking advantage of it
to leave a country that has caused such
CONSERVATION all over the civilized world.
Gen. Lee will arrive at Key West Satur-.
day night and remain there indefinitely
New York, April S.-R. A. c. Smith of
the Ward Line Steamship Company re-
turned from Washington to-day. To
reporter he said that all the Ward line
steamers were withdrawn from service to-
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
DOESN'T THINK THERE is DANGER
La Lucha Doubts whether Lee
Asked for Time on This Ground.

Havana, April s, 1910 p. MIA Lucha
to-day, commenting on the attitude of
Consul General Lee, declines to believe
that he has sent word to the papers in the
United States that the Americans in Ha.
vana are in danger.
The article, which is very fair, says that
Gen. Lee represents the United States and
not Spain, and that this fact must be re-
membered. AS for danger, La Lucia re-
minds its readers that Gen. Lee was here
during the demonstration last June and
freely walked the streets unmolested.
This morning Military Governor Arolas,
Chief Pagliery of the Orden Publlco
Guards and others, with a mounted staff,
inspected the military defenses of Havana.
The usual ceremonies attending Good
Friday were carried out to-day This
afternoon there was a slight rainfall
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
EA-coNGREssMAN TURNER DEAD.
succeeded O'FerraII When the Lat
ter Was Elected Governor.

ehmond. Va, April S-News is re-
1,''ed here of the death ht his home in
'ont Royal, Warren county, of ex-Con-
gresham S. s. Turner.
lie was elected to Congress in 1898. to I'LL
lne vacancy caused by the election of Rep
sentative OFerrall to the gubernatorial
Dur lie declined to stand for re-elec-
Toh' because. while still adhering to the
t'''ocratic party, he was not in harmony
'.i IL on the currency question. He was
Sa'Iant Confederate soldier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
QUEEN REGENT BALkED.

Ministers OF War and Marine
wouldn't Consent to Armistiee.
Madrid, April s, via Paris. The main
opposition to the armistice in Cuba. which
was suggested by the Queen Regent and
the minister for the colonies, Senior Moret
came from the ministers of war and ma
rln' Gen. Correa and Admiral Bermeio If
Senior Sagasta, the premier, had not WELD
ed they would have resigned and. at a
critical juncture, Spain would have been
deprived of the heads of the two principal
departments, and, it was feared, it would
have been impossible TO replace these min
listers, in view of the present temper of
the army and navy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
FREIGHT RATES TO THE SOUTH.

Immediate Change Made Imperative
by "a Decision.
Chattanooga Tenn, April s--Henry o.
Ewing, clerk of the United states Court,
this morning received letter from A. II.
Shaver, counsel of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, stating that owing
to an opinion of the United States su-
preme Court, delivered during the last
few days, the decision Of United States
Judge Severens, rendered a short time
ago, to the effect that the freight rates
from the East to Chattanooga must be as
low as those to Nashville, is effective at
once. According to this all freight rates
from the East 10 the South must be
changed at once as the roads are in con-
tempt every day they allow the present
ateS TO ODorate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
NOT INTERESTED CUBAN BONDS.
John j. McCOok Replies to the As
sertIons of Gen. Grosvenor.

John j. McCOOk Replies to the As
sertiOns of Gen. GrOsvenOr.
Washington, April s.-col John ]. Nc
Cook OF New York, who was referred 10
on the floor of the House yesterday after
noon by Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio. made
the following statement tonight:
II do not now or have ever held. owned.
controlled, represented, professionally or
otherwise $40O,0O0,O00 Of Cuban bonds. or
any part Of such bonds whatever. / have
never even seen a bond of the Cuban
republic, let alone owning or holding such
bonds
with reference to the statement that
am the legal representative of the Cuban
iunta of New York / will say that I have
never been retained by nor acted for the
Cuban junta. nor for the republic of Cuba
although ! should not have hesitated 20
accept a retainer and act professionally
for either of them, had they requested me
so to do"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
TWO WAYLAID AND KILLED.
%" 'A-sheriG and His Sons Victims
of a Kentucky Feud.

Manchester, KY, April S.--A. B. How
ara ex-sheriff of Clay county, and his
Sun win, were waylaid and killed How
l'' was very prominent. A terrible feud
p,5 oeen raging between the Philpots,
r@aAers' Campbelles and Towards for the
dr.. year. Twenty men have been killed
wing that time. mostly from ambush.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
PEACE PLANS OF POPE.
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uirect TO the insurgents, that the Wash
hgton government did not regard the af
lair as bona f1de but evidently suspected
trick and that there is excellent reason
ior stating that it has refused to take the
idea into consideration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
MEN WANTED FOR THE ARsfY.
Posters I'D at Macon Asking Men to
Apply at Tybee.

Macon, Ga, April S.-The excitement
over the probability of war was intensified
to-day by the display of large porter at
the government building, inviting appii-
cations for positions in the United States
infantry, artillery and cavalry forces. The
posters that have been put up here be-
fore have invited applications for posi-
lions as sea-going men. This is the first
bid for land forces. Application must be
made to Camp Graham Tybee Island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09

"A Pertinent Query.-"My voice Is still
for war" shouted the impassioned ora
tor.
How about the rest OF your" Yelled a
sarcastic bystander. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
FRENCH OFFICERS TO SUE.
Damage 10 BE Claimed From Cola
and Perreux.

Paris, April s.-The officers composing
the court martial which acquitted Count
ssterhazy. met to-day and decided to be-
gin civil actions for libel against Emile
Zola and NJ. Perreux. publisher of the
Aurore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09

Easter Hats.
Easter Millinery.
Easter Mems Wear.
Easter Neckwear.
Easter Boys Clothing.
Easter Ladies Gowns.
Easter Shoes.
Easter Gloves.
Easter Parasols.
Easter Ribbons.
Easter Laces.
Easter Handkerchiefs.
Easter Cards.
Easter Jewelry.
Easter Novelties.
nyAs syaa SlaG:
VII BRoU6hTON s BULL SIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09
pal -. .14s. 184. $50 sl1g. 214. e5g

anthracite. 52,122. 40S 7SsSOO4S 165
land total ..19s. 256,7SS 1893 094 7O7
EAcIuding 'collierv consumntion''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09

New York. April S.-R. A. c. Smith of
the Ward Line Steamship Company, re-
turned from Washington to-day. To
reporter he said that all the Ward line
steamers were withdrawn from service to-
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-09

Key West, Fla, April 8, 1850 p m--The
Olivette arrived late tonight unchanged
She discharged her cargo and will pro.
coed to Havana, there 20 await orders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

hellish deed. This proposition is sound
and worthy of your consideration, tnat
the man who committed that crime was
one familiar with the habits Of those
girls. and who went there that morning
10 hay in wait for his victim, knowing at
what time they would go to the factory.
inst as certain as ''crime will out, ahd
the truth about this horrible affair Siiih
some day he revealed, ! firmly beheV'
this poor NEGRO will be as guiltless OF it
as you or /. 49,.
As to further executive interference
I think your duty is clear-t0 save iHVi'IIS
from the gall0ws. Under the clrc'HH-
stances, you could not we'll 90 more
,Rut there is abundant sentiment iIi ~
.var of his innocence, and grave do'tDlS
as to his guilt, TO Justify your lhterF',h
ton to that extent. The Jldge, WI"
tried the case, says. '"Ihere are doubtS
az 10 John nvans' guilt" The Solicitor
ss.,ys. Every material point against inc
risonnr was cOntroverted." Hon. Cyrus
u. Watson, your late Democratic OPP
moment for Governor, said, IF ! wcrr
Governor | would pardon this man n
I had to leave the State for ID"
The case is now in your hands. We
have done our whole duty for the poor
negro: now humanity and mercy appeal
Ia Won to do yours, and II just public
will uphold y0l.
Very respectfully.
OLIVER II. DOCKERY, JR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
wAsHINGTONs BIRTHDAY.

4 nation pauses in the strenuous speed
That caught the current from star
tied sky,
And taught the dewdrop DER the
earth 10 fly;
SHE fingers not To place her laurel NEED
On brow of him who bid the empires
80 Far-winging words; she turns where
one doth lie
Ancar the blue Potomac gliding by
Strong helper in her hour Of direst need.
There by the crypt in hallowed Yer
mons shade
She drops tear upon the glOriOus
grave
or him all people name her chief
est son;
Her marts are closed, and pleading
prayers are made
That God may guard and by His ia
vOr save
The land Of hope-the land of
Washington!
WI THORNTON WHITSETT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
WARREN'S GLORY.
It Had Both Senators, Representatives
Governor and Other Prominent ON
GERS at The Same Time.

1t Had Both Senators, Representatives,
Governor and Other Prominent Off
GERS ut The Same Time.
10 the Editor: / saw a statement 10
the effect, not long since in your paper,
that Mt one time Orange county had Tie
honor of having both OF the United
States Senators. 1t is u great honor
for n county to have at the same time
both of the Senators, and it is Tut nat
ural to be proud of the fact and 20 boast
Of il. I'm writing this it Is not my pur-
mise TO try to minaniZe Oranges dis
tinction in having both Of the Senators,
lut 10 show that while Orange has just
grounds to he proud. Warren has great
or. In 1916 Nathaniel Macon and James
Turner. Ex-Governor Of the State, were
both in the Senate; Weldon n. Edwards
was the representative in the lower
house of Congress from the district,
succeeding Mr.. Macon when he was
transferred to the Senate; Judge John
Hall was OF the Superior court bench,
and was transferred to- the Supreme
court bench two years later, when TIT
court was organized as it is now con.
stitutpd: Robert III. Jones was United
States District Attorney, Chief Justice
Marshall being the presiding judge Of thu
circuit: William Miller was Governor Of
the State. his immediate predecessor be-
ing William Hawkins-all of Warren
county.
For fifty years. without interruption
tht. representative in Congress from the
district was from Warren-frOm 11S9
10 1910. And Warren has furnished
more Attorney Generals than any other
county in the State. Oliver Fits,
afterwards Judge Fits. of Alabama,
Robert IL. Jones. Blake Baker. VIM.
Eaton, Jr,, Matt w. Ransom. jos. X,
Ratchelor and VIM. a. Jenkins. So if
Orange has just cause for boasting'
what should be the feeling Of old War
reh?
"a /. III. MILAN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

In a Presbyterian pulpit in New York
ON Sunday. Rev. Luther ID. Wishard
said that there we're 1000 young men
anxious to go abroad to carry the Cos
pei. but there WAS no money to send
them. This is a change from the time
when the harvest WAS great and the
laborers few THAT Sankey sung about.
1t shows in a marked way the growth of
the mission sentiment and a public re-
sponse TO- the command go We into all
the world and prcach the gospel" There
is hardly room to doubt that the hber-
ality of the Christian world will provide
THE means to send the young men who
are ready TO spend and be spent 10
carry the gospel to those who sit in
darkness. @''F n.4@ re
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
SUNDAY, February 20, 1895
OUR SOAP FACTORY.

The Stanley Enterprise. of Albemarle
SAYS il wants some stock in the News
and Observers Soap Factory. We need
n number of real live branch establish.
ments. particularly in counties that have
suffered from Republican rule. While
the good old county of Stanley is al
WAYS true blue Democratic, still we
would be glad to have a branch office in
Af5emarlc, and will give it control of
such valuable territory as adjacent Re-
publican counties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

The New York Mail and Express was
one of the harshest and Ioudcst toned
of the Mckinley Prosperity organs.
Now it rises to remark. Speaking OF
wheat the only commodity that has adj
yanced in prices that lit is great sport
for the fellows who hold the grain, but
people who have to eat bread can't APP
preciate the Joke"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

The drift is all towards Democracy
everywhere. Nearly all the towns in
New York went Democratic last week.
and Democrats overturned a Republican
majority of 1000 in Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, and carried the county.
1t must he kept in mind, too. that the
PENNSYLVANIA Democracy rings out as
clear and true on the Chicago platform
as the Democracy of North Carolina
and Nebraska.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

A thrill OF rerror IS experienced when
a brassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute
Cough Cure has been administered.
Safe and harmless for children. Heartt
Il HEARTS drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

Phil Armour, the rich magnate of the
Chicago wheat pit, was one of the
noisiest of those who promised high Me-
hinley prices to the Western wheat
grower, but he must have been the
drowsiest one Of the whole gang, for
he got awfully tangled in the rigging
Of the Letter balloon when it started
nm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
A REPUBLICAN JUDGE.
lE. City Ecnnnmist.l

Recently Ed. Markham, a Republican
Justice of the Peace Of lower Pasquo-
tank county, issued warrant for the
arrest of John Smith, charged with the
crime Of rape upon the person Of one
Mrs. Bray. Although the crime was
outside his jurisdiction ne put it on
trial and summoned six jurors to try ii
under his judicial supervision. No conn
Sci appeared for the State. The woman
who brought the accusation was not al
lowed TO testify. Markham, the magis-
trate who presided, ruled her out az an
incompetent witness under the law. No
other witness was introduced for the
State and the accused was acquitted.
This is another case Of the barbarous
tendency 10 anarchy or barbarism Ia
which we are tending in North Carolina.
under Republican administration. The
judicial department of our State gov
crnment is most seriously threatened.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

The New York Legislature Is trying
to pass bill taxing the department
stores $50 on each department. If the
law should pass it will be interesting
to see how many things Johnny Wan
namaker can get into one department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

''That was very unfortunate affair, -
remarked a well known g0ldbug, refer
ring TO the Maine disaster. I'VE were
just bordering on an era of great pros
perity, and it was so very unfortunate TO
have it checked in this rude manner"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

Young Charmp Wasn't it awful, those
Partisan students rushing around and
shouting, LET as pillager'
Old Trump-11hey might have done
worse. They might have roamed Oh.
streets bowling "Rah! rah!"--Cincinnati
Enquirer.
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Names of Some of Our Policyholders

Geo Lamb B.. Frank s. Rogers,
NJ. Reed phosphate; w. T. earring
ton jewecr;C riam
Director CharlestOn; e.
Mills. JnO
NJ M.
r. Mills,
c. cashier
Bank 10 Rock b.
cashier A. Mill.
w. j. Shu-
H. C.
merchant
f. f.
College, H. f. vene Sparanhurg, C. Feaheen
Rodgers j. O. Davis
WnnDOro cashier W. Bank VIM Patrick Woodward merchant; N NJ
Mciee GreenvIe banker David Hutchinson. Rock HILL Savings
Bank Ihos D. MctWay Newberry mill: Moore 20
umba cotton mill; j. W. NJ Simmons Newtery cashier bank
Col JAS H. Orr Piedmont mill; f. H. Brock Bank OF
G. NJ of ThOs. H.
Ciibbes cashier
Agents Wanted l. this City and State.
Also Carolina Liberal commission paid to
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If You VIII Fill Out and Send Me the Attached Coupon
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Age. Reputation and Management.

a
MANAGEMENT careful consideration
of high
banking
Greater New York
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Grace Allowed.

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