davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
STONRVlLLE BOND CASE
SHERIFF RESTRAINED from LEVYING
TAXES ON THE ISSUE.
Reynolds Tobacco Company Sued for $40, 900
A Great, Great GRANDMOTHER Dies,
Leaving 289 Descendants.

Winston, y. c., March J.-(Special)-
Judge Coble today issued temporary in
junction restraining the sheriff of Rock
ingham county from Ievying or collect
ing any tax to pay on bonds for five
thousand dollars, voted by the town OF
>Stoncville, for building the Roanoke and
Southern Railroad. 1t is not known
when the case will be argued asking
for Il permanent injunction as Judge
COble, for good reasons, prefers that il
so before another judge.
Papers were filed to-day for suit
against Il. J. Reynolds Tobacco Com.
pany for twenty Thousand dollars. II
is brought by the administrator for Wal
liam HairstOn, who was killed by the
explosion of a lcorice boiler in defend,
ants factory.
Mrs. Sarah Ketncr died near Winston
aged 81 years, to-day She leaves 2SG
descendants. OF these, twelve are great
great grand children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
JUDGE MOWERS ORDER
| THE HEARING WILL TAKE
PLACE MARCH 10TH.
DOES SOUTHERN HOLD IT ILLEGALLY
Judgments Given Agairs the W. N. c. R. R
in Favor Of Engineer lanes for Sl5,-
900 and of Fireman How
ard for $4,000.

Salisbury, y. c., March 5.-(Special..
There is big sensation in store for the
public in the issuance of an order by
Judge McIver here late this afternoon.
1t will he remembered that in Novom
Der. 1896, James, an engineer, and How
ard. the fireman, were killed in a COLI
sion near Round Knob. To-day judg
mcnts were rendered upon Il verdict in
favor of Mrs. Howard for $1,000 and
up0n Il certificate of the Supreme court
for James for $4,000. Mcssrs. Avery
Oycrman and Long, attorneys. tiled
creditors bill against the Western
North Carolina Railroad Company, in
behalf of Mrs. James, other creditors
and certain old stockholders. Late this
afternoon Judge Mclver granted an or
der to show cause at Lexington on Wed
ncsday. March the 18th, at Chambers
why Il receiver should not be appointed
for the Western North Carolina Rail
road Company. 1t is alleged among 9th
er things that certain of the origina
stockholders refused To take the pittanct
Of about 10 cents in the dollar, provided
for in he schedule, hut compromised &c
cOrding TO the Act of March. 1884, anC
they claim that their stock is not subject
to any mortgage made since the re0r
ganization under that act The plain
tiffs alleged that the Western NORTH
Carolina Railroad Company is insolyent
and has fraudulently and unlawfully
turned all it's effects over 10 the South
ern Railway Company The plaintiffs
further aIlege that the Southern Rail
awy Company is insolvcnt and has IS
sued one hundred and twenty millions
bonds which are secured by mortgages
on roads which it claims To own; that
the Supreme court has already decided
that its title to the Western North Caro-
lima Railroad Company is null and vaid
and that the plaintiffs are advised that
lis title TO the Western North Carolina
Railroad Yadllin Railroad, eAL I. and
0. Railroad. the Darham and KeysvilIei
o. and ii. and other railroads also null
and void for the same reason. The plain
lifts insist that all Western rolling stock
has been marked Southern and cannot
he identified for sale. The pretended
mortgages have cast cloud upon the
title of the road so that it will not bring
its value under execution; that the
Southern is in unlawful possession and
is unable 10 account for rents which
may he needed to pay claims OF the
plaintiffs. Judge Mclver also refused to
remove suits brought by Mrs. Ia'2aes and
Mrs. Howard against the Southern Rail
way Company tn Federal Court on the
ground that the railroad company had
waived right of removal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
THE NEGRO POSTMASTER.

At Scotland Neck Will Close His Bar
Room.-Narrow Escape From Fire
Accidents.
Scotland Neck, y. c., March 5.-(Spe-
cial.)-AIr. IL. s. Carr, at Tillery, lost
his house a few nights ago. Ashes had
been put in box and left near the
house. About five O'clock in the morn
ing the family were all aroused by the
fire. which had spread from the box of
ashes which contained fire. All his pro-
perty was lost and the family just did
save themselves with their clothing.
Collin Anthony. the col0red man who
has been appointed postmaster here, has
sold out his liquor business, and it is
thought that he will soon take charge
Of the post-Oftce.
4 col0red man at Tillery had his leg
broken by a pile of lumber falling OH il
two days ago. Another colored man
there attempted to jump upon a log
train while in motion. lie fell and the
cars ran over his foot and broke the
bones so badly the leg had to be- ampu-
tatcd. He died from the wound and 0p-
eratiOn II day or two ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
Leads all Oh8r North Carolina Da88 in B0h News and Circulation

ship building concerns in this country
and abroad. These have been docketed
and filed but beyond an acknowledge
ment of the offers no steps toward pur-
chase have been taken.
Under ordinary circumstances the
Navy department would require author
Iity from Congress to purchase war
ships. There is no law which permits q
larger exercise of authority in times of
emergency than at other times. 1t IS
understood, however, that the Naval au-
thorities feel that such emergency meas
ures as might be required would have
the subsequent approval of Congress. \
precedent is cited as to the purchase of
a Naval sessel in a time of emergency
without the assent of Congress. Whllt
Secretary Chandler was at the head Of
the Navy Department informa ton reach
ed here that the Greely Arctic expedi-
ton was in perilous condition and that
relief was imperative without a days
delay and it Is now a matter of history
that if the relief party had been twenty
four hours later in reaching Greely and
his mcn the latter would lnave sue
cumbed from starvation. None of the
Naval ships at the time were available.
The Bear was offered for sale, however
and Secreatry Chandler closed the con-
tract for its purchase, stating at the time
that if Congress failed TO ratify the
purchase and make the appropriation for
the purchase price he would hold him.
self personally responsible to the con-
tractors. The Bear was successful in
its relief mission and Congress promptly
ratified Mr.. Chambers course by APP
propriating for the ship. 1t is said
that the same course of procedure would
be followed in case of emergency at the
firl1n
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
HE SOLD MINES TO SPAIN
AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER CLAIMS he
CAN IDENTIFY THEM.
Thinks the Havana Harbor Rather Shallow
fJr Them, but is Willing to
Be a Witness.

London, March j.-According to the
statement of a man whose cards describe
him rs being an electrical engineer,
whose name cannot be disclosed, but it
has been forwarded to Washington, he
sold to Spanish officers in London, sew
eral years ago a large number of mines,
eight or ten of which were placed in
Havana harbOr. He says they were
made in special way and had a spe-
cially and peculiarly constructed cable,
which he contends he canpositively iden-
tify if the smallest piece is produced
Some of the mines, the man continues,
were fixed so they could be fired from
fort, and two of them had bulbs. so
arranged that they would explode upon
a vessel coming in contact with them.
But the alleged electrical engineer adds
that he does not believe the bulbs would
he used in water as shallow as that of
Havana harbOr He exhibited the
plans of one of these mines, which, he
pointed out, was most likely to produce
the effect described alS causing the
wreck of the Maine. 1t was numbered
"2' and was constructed to contain 800
pounds of gun-cOttOn.
This is the story told by the man who
gives one the impression that he has
been Sergeant of Engineers, or has held
some similar position. He was appar-
emily thoroughly posted upon electrical
matters and submarine mines.
The man who made the foregoing
statements is an Englishman and he
says he is willing to go to the United
States as Il witness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
DIR. McIvER AT AsHEvILLE.
DIR. McIver Stands in His Field Where
Vance Stood in Craftsmanship.

Vance Stood in Craftsmanship.
ASheville. n. c.. March 5.-(Special)--
Returning from the annual meeting or
the Superintendents' department. of the
National Educational Assembly in Chat
tanooga. Tenn, DIR. Charles ID. Mclver
stopped at the Bingham School, and IA
vored the Cadet corps and the Teachers
with an hour of genuine intellectual en-
ioyment. He came with an idca--the
ultimate salvation of the Southland
in Il discussion, eloquent for its earnest
ness and marked throughout by most
incisive analysis, insisted upon the Inn
ncratiye necessity of practicaliZing the
theory of public education, and apply
| ing it, irrespective of race or sex. While
introducing the speaker, Maj. Bingham
had said, among other happily directed
| remarks, that DIR. McIver had been the
| first man in North Carolina to demand
| for woman an equal participation with
men, in the benefits of an education ac-
cruing from ii generally imposed system
Of taxation. and the first to criticise and
| combat the injustice of apprOpriating
| for young men alone, the opportunities
| afforded by denominational institutions
| deriving their support and endowment
! from a membership, twO-thirds of which
were women.
As Vance stood in the department Of
| craftsmanship the highest product Of
North Carolina genius, so Maj. Bingham
| declared, did Charles ID. McIver occupy
in his own particular field position m-
possible for any other citizen and above
| that of any other citizen-the position
Of man who, by the sole force of the
determination and enthusiastic devotion.
had, within Il decade, reyOlutiOnized pub
| lie sentiment. and achieved that, the agi-
| tation of which only few years before
had been pronounced. by eminent men,
To be unmistakahly indicative of ap-
preaching lunacy.
| DIR. McIver then referred to his work
for women. and without Scntimcntalism
or slIperhuity, described the part they
have TO sustain in the improvement and
uplifting of the popular masses.
| Astounding in wisdom, imaginative die
| ton, and choice wit combined with the
mcrriest of sallics, the address made o
profound impression and concluded
amidst an unusually generous burst of
applause.
| DIR. McIver's great OratOrical and. other
| powers were abundantly evidenced by
the deep interest manifested during his
entire address by more than a hundred
cadets among the audience. In his spe-
cialty, the securing for our young wO-
| men their just share of tax money for
liberal education. and in the utilizing Of
| the tax money i'm the wiSest way, DR.
McIyer's position j. above that Of any
other North Car0linian Of the past or
present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
SPAIN BRINGING WAR SHIPS.
Brazil Sells Two of Them and Chill one
to the Madrid Government.

to the Madrid Government.
London. March 5.-Further inquiries
made on the subject confirm the re-
port cablcd yesterday of the sale of the
two cruisers which the Armstrong;
have been building for Brazil to Spain.
The inquiries further show that IL repre-
sentative Of the Chilian government has
been negotiating with a representative
of the Spanish government for the sale
of the battle ship O'Higgins, built by the
Armstrong; for Chilli and it is believed
that deal is practically completed
whereby this splendid war ship passes
into Spain's possession.
Tt is known that the Chilian representa-
tive made a definite offer to Spain re-
Gently. but the price was considered too
high and Spain made a counter offer. 1t
is now understood that they have come
to terms.
The ships which Spain secured in
France are two heavily armored coast
defense vessels which Brazil ordered,
and which have been building at the La
Seync Works at Havre.
The statement made in Washington
that tho AmaZ0nas, one of tine vessels
Spain has purchased from Brazil, has
already left this country for Brazil, IS
incorrect She is still at the Armstrong
Works.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
THE OQUENDO ARRIVES
THE VIZCAYA'S SISTER SHIP AN
CHORS IN THE HARBOR.
FINE APPEARANCE AND GALA WELCOME
Senator Proctor Visits Hospitals and Will Re-
turn Home Next Wednesday,. Three More
-
Bodies Recovered little Fitz Lee
Arives.-A Bridge Destroyed ;,

Havana, March 5.-The Mangroye,
with the United States Naval Court of
Inquiry on board. arrived here before.
noon and at once held session.
Ensign Powcllson was examined con-
cernins the work of the divers, oyer
which he has supervision, and his exam
ination was continued after tho recess.
Captain Sampson, the president of the
court, said he was very sorry but it was
impossible to tell the correspondent any
part of the testimony or the conclusion
reached. Further, the captain said he
had no idea how long the court wonld
remain here. adding that no orders had
been received for the court to go. TO
Washington at the close of its sessions
here.
Three bodies were recovered to-day
from the wreck OF the Maine. One Of
them was identified as that of Robert.
White II mess attendant and another
supposed to be that of {: man named Stew
art. With the remains was found a fine
handkerchief having on it the letter II. :
The third body is supposed 10 be that of
an oiler, as the clothing was saturated
with oil.
The Almirante OquendO and the Viz
cay;l, sister ships, are m00Eed q few.
hundred yards from each other and
present q fine appearance.
Senator Proctor visited the hospitals
to-day and this evening ne viii take
boat 10 Sagtn de Ia GraHde, returning
by rail in time TO take next (Wednfs-
day. steamer for home.
ALMIR.ANTE OoUENDOs ARRIVES.
Havana, March 5-The Spanish first
elias cruiser Almirantc Oquendo arrived
in Havana harbor this morning from
Spain. She received hearty welcome
from the ferry boats and tugs on board
Of which were the civil and military alI-
thorities and different societits which
t.-Orities and different societies which
rival The docks were crowded with
sightscers. rockets were sent up ami
flags and other decorations were dis
played from the vessels in port, the pub
lie buildings and the palaces. t'
The Almirante Oquendo made a fine
appearance as she returned the salute
from Fort Cabanas and then saluted the
fort and admiral.
Captain Joaquin I.asaga is in com
mand of the Almirante Oquendo.
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., son of the Consul
General, was among the passengers who
arrived here to-day on board the Oil
yette.
The smokestackS of the Maine have
been removed. The divers hope to re-
cover some more bodies to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
THE EWART CHARGES
f0RT.fOUR WITNESSES PRESENT Be
FORE THE SUB COMMITTEE.
Senator Butler Sal With the Committee and
Asked Many Questions Calculated to
Elicit information.

Washington, March 5.-(Special.) J.
From 10 o'clock this morning till
o'clock this evening Senators SpOoner
and Gray, subcommittee of the Judi
ciary Committee, examined witnesses
Dro and con on the charges filed against
Judge Ewart. Thirty witnesses ap-
peared and stated what they knew. The
testimony was very conflicting and con
fusing. Senator Pritchard and Con-
gressman Pearson were present in the
interest of Judge Ewart, while Senator
Butler appeared against the judge.
Friends of Judge Ewart say tonight
that the testimony given by his wit
ncsses completely yindicatc him, while
the other side say that charges are fully
sllbstantiated and that the Committee
will recommend the rejection of the
nomination. Those who testified against
Judge Ewart We're: Julius G.. Martin
Frank Garter, $. Y. Pickcns, Fred.
Moore, H. V. Stevens, J. $. Adams, Al
freu Barnard, w. r. Crawford, w. +.
Kerr, II. $. Mccall, III. &. Jones, T. \.
Jones, s. IIildcrbrand, w. III. Stcvcr,
Y. :. Lrlsk, 1nos. Murphy, DIR. Frazer.
l'r. Bronson, Dr. Boykin, Lewis Mad,
dox and Rev. VIM. Edgcrton.
The following witnesses appeared in
behalf of Judge Ewart: i. VI. Gttdg6r,
Jr., 4. w. Patten, .Jno. Williams, NJ &.
Forms. A. e. Posey, 4. II. Aiken, ]. q.
Grant. NJ. a. Chandley and j. &. H.
tiudger. The hearing will he resumed at
10 o'clock on Tuesday when Governor
Russell and several others will be heard.
:. +. Farmer. of Henderson, was to-
day appointed a deputy United States
Marshal for the District Of Columbia.
Farmer has been waiting since the in.
auguratiOn for an invitation to the pie
counter. He was at first an applicant
for a position in the foreign service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
TO GIVE UP DRY TORTUGAS.
The Quarantine Station to be Removed
To Another One of the Florida Keys.

Washington, ID. c., March 5.-The pro-
posed transfer of Dry Tortugas, which
is now regarded as the most important
quarantine station off our southern
coast TO the War Department would ne
.caSsitate the immediate selection of an
other location for Il station off the
coast of Florida. The quarantine season
against ports infected with yellow fever
and other infections diseases begins
April /, so that il the War Department
decides to- resume control over Dry Ter.
tugas and Fort jefferson which is l0ca-
ted there, no time will be lost by the
Marine Hospital officials in flirting out
another station. Already some CORE
spondence has been had with officials
of the service OH The Florida coast and
several Of the Florida keys have been
suggested as suitable places TO which
rhe station might I've transferred. Among
them are Fleming Key, which Surgeon
Murray mt one time considered superior
to Dry Tortusas as Il location for n
quarantine station. Mullet Key, where
the Stare OF Florida now maintains a
station and Bahai Honda, which is east
of Key West. 4.e,
Owing, to the admiral location of Dry
.Tortugas. which is directly in track OF
all vessels bound to the United States
CONTINUED on second page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
NEWSPAPER MEN ARRESTED.
The Spanish Divers Make Daily Re
ports to Captain Peral.

Havana, March 5.-HonOre Laine, the
correspondent of a New York paper and
an alleged French subject, has been ar
rested and imprisoned in CabanaS For
trcss. y Cuban newspaper man named
Pard0, was taken into custody at the
sdInc time. l4aine was formerly impris-
oned upon charge of active completely
with the insurgents. 1t is said that he
will be released and sent north on the
next available steamer.
The Court of Inquiry at the afternoon
session continued the examination of
Ensign POwcls0n, at the conclusion of
watch an adjournment was taken.
The Spanish divers were down for
several hours to-day. They make daily
reports 10 Capt. Pcral, of the Spanish
Court Of Inquiry.
The G0urt Survey steamer Bache ar
rived iitls afternoon. She will take to
key West the bodies Of those recovered
from the wreck.
j." boat on which Senator Proctor
bad planned - g6 10 sngun la Grande
TINS evening did moi leave but Mr.. Proc
tor accompanied by Miss Barton. John
IS EiWell. aBd DF Egnn, will go to
ShRhh early Tomorrow by train.
The Executive Committee of the An
iPnoomial batiF viii publish Il manifesto
~ vi Prs 9Hd the Diario DE La Ma
fihh t07in0f0#, setting forth the inten-
t~ns Of the party in relation to the
coming elections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06

The Newhcrn Fair Was An Unprece.
dcntcd Success This Year.

Newborn, \. c.. March 5.--(Special.)--
The Fair closed yesterday IN blaze of
glory. The exhibits have been larger
and more attractive than ever before: the
attendance has come from wider scope
OF country and been fuller. the races and
other sports have given keencr zest, and
the management has been na near per.
feet as is possible.
The visitors who nfe leaving express
themselves ~ delighted with the Fair.
and charmed wish Tho social pleas.
ures that marked the week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
HAWAIIAN TREATY.
Senate Will Continue to Hold Executive
SESSION Until Test Vote is Had.


SESSION Until Il Test Vote is Had.
Washington. March 5.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations held 4
two hours sitting to-day in an effort
10 decide upon what course to pursue
with reference to the Hawaiian annexa-
ton treaty. When the meeting ad-
lourned the members refused absolutely
To give out any information to the press,
saying that all present had pledged
themselves, to absolute secrecy. 1t was
learned through other Senators however,
mat the Committee had under cOnsidera-
ton the advisability of taking up the
question of annexation in the way Of
legislation rather than by the means Of
ratlfying the treaty and that they had
decided not 10 abandon the treaty at
least Immediately but to press is con-
Sideration upon the Senate at the first
opportunity.
The present intention of the Commit
tee is to, hold the treaty in executive
session uritil test vote can he had and
At Is still understood that the Bacon
amendment will be used for this purpose.
If the result Of this vote indicates that
q vote upon the treaty itself would re-
suit in its defeat, the friends of annex
alton will then resort to the expedient of
a joint resolution and will ask the Sen
ate TO take up the question in this shape
in open session, with the view of secur-
ing the concurrence of the House. Some
difference of opinion developed in the
Committee as to the wisdom of rcsum-
ing the executive session at all but il
WAS urged that many of the Senators
would not assent to the changed method
Of proceeding until there should he at
least Il test vote on the treaty itself and
this view is understood TO have pre-
vailed. -,..~..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
PIcQUART FIGHTS A DUEL.

Col. Henry Called Him a Liar in the
Hola Trial, and He Wounded Him.
Paris. March 5.-Col. picquart, who
was disciplined for giving testimony ia.
syorable to the ease of NJ. Zola. at the re.
cent trial Of the author. fought due
with swords to-day with Col Henry,
who, in the course of his testimony
.agaiist NJ. Zola denounced Picquart as
= liar. Col. Henry was wounded in the
wrist and arm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
THEATRE MANAGER STARRED.

Richmond. Va March 5.-Friday
night at Stanton, ]. ,R. Considine. man
ager Of Hoyt's "A Trip to China
Town." was stabbed in the back by
Charlas Gregory. who was trying to
force his way into the opera house.
Considine was not seriously hurt, and
lcft for phiIadelphia to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, March 5.-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes:
Surplus reserve, decreased ~, 135, so
loans, decreased, $13,622, 900; specie, IN
creased $930, 400; legal tenders, decreas
ed, $S,S37, 700; deposits, decreased, %23,
10000; circulation, increased, S41, 1,2@l
The banks now hold $50, 0,S23,5OO III
excess of the requirements of the -
per cent rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
wINsLow CLEARS THE cAPEs.

Norfolk, Va, March J.-The torpedo
boat iWnslow left the Navy Yard. at
11:40 a. m. to-day and went at once 10
Old Point She left Old Point at 1890
and steamed out to the capes. The OBJ
server at Cape Henry has not reported
her as having passed ont. but it is quite
probable that she slipped by unnoticed.
The Winslow is apparently Bound for
Key West,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
JUDGE HENDREN. DEAD.

He Was the last Treasurer of the
southern Confcderacy.
/ Richmond, Va. March 5.7-Judge John
Newton Hendren, the last treasurer of
the Southern COnfederaey,r died at his
home near Staunton tO-day ~,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
A BRIDGE DESTROYED.

Havana. March J.-~The great iron
Fntlr0ad bridge near IIolguiD, known as
th" rand0 bridge, has been partially de-
slf6yed by the insurgents, who used two
dynamite bombs.