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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
PLEDGEDTO CUT NO RATES
CONFERENCE or RAILWAY MEN AND IN.
TER STATE coMMlSSEN.
Pates io sou'h Better Maintained Than Flss.
where Save in Nsw Frelird Secret
Rae O, romcsfc 'raffc

| Wash;ngton May Ia conference
of railway oftie'.sss :. .s4sA A@tlae Interstate
Commerce ConimSsiGn. began here IT,
day. the subject this time being the
rate situation in the South About
twenty-five roads We're represented, coy-
ering the territory south of the Ohio
and east of the Mississippi, among the
principal roads being the Southern. the
Lou svi'i, and Nashville, Atlantic Coast
line, Iliin9is Central. Seaboard Air
Line and the Plant System. The pub
| lshotlg r;'aes in 9the South are stated
here to he better maintained than in
mast sections. hut there have been com
plants of determinations in some. cases
| in favor of the larger cities and towns.
a discrimination practiced. it is alleged
| by many of the roaGs. as Indicated by
the published tariffs.
| The testimony of the officials today
WAS quite satisfactory to the Inter
| Commerce Commissioners. who an
nounced their conviction that the rates
| IN the South were maintained better
| than anywhere else in. the country eX-
| cert New England. There was. how
ever. complaint of secret rate practices
on d3nlestic traffic in certain quarters
With this exception there was gratifica-
| ton ut the showing made. The instance
| of rate cutting cited. in the absence of
direct proof or specific naming of the
road. is not regarded aS an unusually
disturbing factor. though some cogni-
zance likely will be taken of it, The
practices of the various roads in theiI.
| iay Il
principal export business of these roads
is in cotton and the rates covering it
huctuate from day to day. The roads
are not complying with the commission 's
requirement to file ten days in advance
notice of all tariff changes both be-
cause of the constant changes and be-
cause they claim the requirement. lacks
legal justification: but they are under
stood to stand together on the changes
and file notices with the commission
rs the changes are made
| The chief executives of the more i'm
portant lines were questioned infinitely
about their methods their competitors
and whether they suspected any rate
irregularities. Throughout the session,
which lasted until late this afternoon.
the only important development was the
complaint of nOn-conformity with pub
lisbed tariffs on the part of the road
which though not named was SO point
edly described as to call for Il disclaimer
frcm its president. The latter said if
the statements made were intended for
his road they could be easily explained
and bis explanation was accepted as suf-
ficient He pledged himself that the
published tariff should be rigidly ad-
hered to. All the other lines represented
made similar pledges and the situation
and the moral effect of the conference
was understood 10 be eminentiy salts
| factory. the export rate feature being
the only discouraging factor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
THE SONS OF VETERANS
Walter A. Colqnitt Chosen Commander
in-Chief.

Charleston. s. c., May 12.-The United
Sons OF Confederate Veterans to-day
elected officers AMI adjourned the re-
union OF 1899. Walter II. Colquitt of
-ttlanta, Ga.. son of Ex-Governor Col
quit. was chosen Conmander-in-C Chief:
Nj. l.. Bonham. of South Carolina. Com
mander of the Division Of Northern Vir-
ginla: W. Il. Bankhead. of Alabama.
Commander of the Division of Tenpes-
see. and II. B.. Kirk. of Texas. Com
mander of the Trans Mississippi Divi-
sion. The election was il spirited one
and considerable feeling was manifested
Ill the nominating speeches. Mr. Col
quit only opponent was Robert II.
Lee. Jr of Washington, ID. c.. who
was solidly opposed by the Virginia dele
cation. while his nomination was made
by Charleston delegate and support
ed by the solid South Carolina con-
tngent. Mr.. Smyth, the present com
mander, was nominated by Delegate
Mann, of Virginia, and developed a
strong backing. but he positively decll-
ed to again allow his name to go be-
fore the convention. This left the con-
test between Lee and Colquitt. The
Mr. Colquitt's election was made unani-
nous. The opposition to Lee was
based on the fact that he was not a
member of the Association until yester-
day when he was admitted to Camp
Moultrie. OF ;h,s City.
The session was stormy one, and
personal feeling ran high. and once
when the vote of State was announced
as solidly for Lee hiss was heard. fol-
lowed by protests and cries Of shame.
shame"
Prior to the election the Sons held
memorial exercises for Miss Winnie
Davis. Eloquent eulogies were pro-
nounced by c. l.. Coon. of North Caro-
lima: w. +. Jopes, Georgia: III. b. Kirk.
Texas; NJ. l.. Bonham, South Carolina
b. Il. Mills, Alabama; IT, II. Stockton,
Florida: James Mann, Virginia, and
George B. Meyers. of Mississippi
The next reunion will be held at
Louisville. 4 committee was appointed
to consider the matter of erecting "A
monument TO the women Of the Confed-
eracy and report to til" next convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
HE WILL START AT ONCE
RELIEVED OF DUTIES OBTAINING;
HIM AT MANIA.
CAPTAIN A. S. BARKER IN COMMAND
This officer Commands The Oregon, The Pride
Of the Navy, and Mex to Admiral
Dewey is the Senior Officer
on the Station.

Washington, May 12.-"Seud Olym-
pia's mail to r. II. Stevens. No. 4 Ira
falgar Square. London. England" was
the notice given out at the Navy Depart
ment to-day. This is the first formal
indication that the famous flagship is
coming home Immediately.
Upon inquiry it was ascertained that
Secretary Long had last evening cabled
Admiral Dewey permission to return to
the United States at once. He has been
relieved of the obligation Of remaining
at Manila until the Philippine Commits
sion completes its work. He is not
even required to await the cessation of
hostilities. but may start hOmeward Mt
once. The notice posted at the Navy
Department indicates that the Olympia
will not remain long enough to receive
the next outward mail The Mr.. Stevens
referred to is the Navy Departments
agent at London to distribute all of the
mail for United States warships in Eu-
ropean waters, so he will see to it that
the Olympia receives her mail as soon
as she passes the SueZ canal.
III Is eStlmateu AT tne Navy depart
ment that Admiral Dewey will reach the
United States in time for nation9'
demonstration EN- the Fourth of JlNy
next. The Olympia will not come unHc
fun steam. but. nevertheless she shonld
make the run to New York in about 50
days from Manila. That she is to come
to New York is nearly certain.
Admiral Watson will sail from San
Francisco next Tuesday as a passenger
on one of the regular Pacific Mail
steamships. but cannot possibly reach
Manila before the middle of June.
In order to provide for the direction of
naval affairs in Asiatic waters between
the date of Admiral Dewey's departure
and the arrival of Rear Admiral Watson,
orders have been issued placing Captain
a. s. Barker in command of the Asiatic
squadron after Admiral Dewey's de-
parture. until he is relieved by Rear
Admiral Watson. Captain Barker is
now in command of the battleship Ore
gon-the pride of the navy-and next to
Admiral Dewey is the senior officer on
the station. Captain Barker is an officer
of ability and discretion. and may be
depended on to take good care of the IN
tcrests of the United States in all cir
cumstances and conditions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DANES DIM NEWS AMID GRCWlA W

port Of the Committee on History. which
was unanimously adopted. This was
one of the most important matters be-
| fore the convention and the reading of
the report was listened to with close
attention. The report alluded to the war
with Spain as Il factor in obliterating the
shadows of the war between the States.
and refers to the prompt response of
THE Southern States to the call for
troops as showing the whole country the
depth and fervor of Southern patriotism.
Continuing the report says:
president Mckinley displayed the
spirit of the American soldier, when
he chose from his former foes the gal
liant Wheeler. the steadfast Fitzhugh
Lee. the chivalrous Butlef and many
others of our own brave comrades, to
marshal the hosts of the Union. We
lare glad that General Wheeler had an
other opportunity to exhibit the fighting
Qualities of the Confederate soldier, and
that Lieutenants Hobson, Victor Blue
Worth Bagley in the navy showed the
country of what stuff our young men
are made. Once more the blood OF
North and South has been poured out
togethcr-no longer beneath contendng
standards in the bitterness of war be-.
tween the States, but now beneath one
flag. to the glory of one country. Those
dead. at least. belong TO us all. The
last hateful memory that could divide
our country is buried with them. About
their grave kneels a new nation, loving
all her children everywhere the same =
Alluding TO the question of Confederate
graves the repert SAYS:
The recent generous words of presi-
dent Mckinley. commencing the Con
federate dead to the nations care. are
the expression of Il sentiment growing
everywhere. that the deeds of the Con-
feGerate soldier are the glory of the
whole country, and that his memory
is worthy to be cherished wherever self
sacrifice commands sympathy or brave
actions strike a responsive chord in no.
be hearts.
Continued on Second Pageg.)
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ORDINATION OF BRIGGS.

New York. May 12.-Bishop Potter
gave ont the following notice to-day:
"The Rev. DR.. Briggs and the Rev.
Charles III. Snedeker will be ordained on
the day officially appointed by the
Bishop of New York, May 14th, at the
Pro-cathedraI. Staunton street, New
York. at 1915 a. IN. The Rev George
VIM. Douglas will preach the ordination
sermon The Rev. DIR. c. b. Smith will
present DR.. Briggs. and the Rev. DIR.
George Francis Nelson will present Mr..
Snedeker.
Bishop Potter chose the Pro-cathedral
as the place for the ordination. because
DR.. Briggs had asked to be assigned to
work there and will work there in the
future"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
ASSESSING TERMINALS.

Norfolk, Va. May l2,-Govcrnor Ty-
Ter, State Auditor Mayre and State
Treasurer Tarman, composing the
Board of Public Works. with the Sec
retary, c. l.. Moore, are in the city
and spent the day in assessing rail-
way and steamboat terminals in order
to assess them for taxation. they
will return to Richmond tomorrow.
The Governor may possibly go to
jamestown and participate in the eel
ebration of the landing OF John
Smith by the Society for the Preser-
walton. of Virginia Antiquities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
LAND AND LUMBER COMPANY.

Norfolk, Va, May 12.-The Franklin
Land and LunAbe Company was char
tered here today with George d.
Bright, of Columbus, o., as President
0. ID. Jackson, Norfolk; Vice Presi-
dent Il. G. Deming. of Columbus, Sec
retary and R. II. Rickley, of Column
bus. Treasurer. With the exception
of the Vice President and II. \. Rode
baugh, of Marysville, KY, all the m
corporators are from Columbus. The
company will deal in land and timber
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
KILLED BY A TORNADO.
Fearful Loss of Life Near Eagle Pass
Texas

Houston, Texas, May PA specia
from Eagle Pass, Texas. says;
News received today from the Hondo
Coal mines places the dead resulting
from Il tornado last night ut twenty two
and over ii hundred wounded. Many
persons are still missing and probably
in the ruins. The American killed WAS
Lawrence Mckinney.
A tremendous fail of hail accompanied
the tornado. Many were injured by The
hail stones. The mine works were not
much damaged and work will be begun
again in a few days
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
1REASURERS APPOINTED.
They VIII Take Charge of Cuban and
Porto Rican Monies.

Washington, May 12.-Ortlers issued
by the War Department today am
nOunces the appointment of Major
Eugene +. Ladd, Quartermaster L. S.
v. Captain Ninth Z. S. Cavalry as
treasurer of the island of Cuba, and
the appointment of Captain James A.
Buchanan, Eleventh United States in
fantry as treasurer of Porto Rico.
Captain buchanan will act as treas
urer in addition to his duties as col
lector of customs at San Juan de Por~
to Rico.
These offices are created by an eN-
ecutive order of May Sth which has
not been promulgated. The order
creates system for the management
of the finances of the island, provid-
ing for treasurers. auditors and other
necessary offices for keeping the ac-
counts of the receipts and eNpendi-
lures of the islands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
FILIPINOs ASK BETTER TERMS
DEATH OF REV. J. w. HOGGARD

Norfolk, Va, May 12.-At Severn.
y. C.. yesterday morning, Rev. j. W.
Hoggard, for forty years pastor of
Potecasi and Meherrin Baptist church.
died. aged so years. He was man of
great learning and was beloved by all.
The funeral was held this afternoon
and he was buried i'm Severn cemetery
with Masonic honorS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
ADMIRAL DEWEY NEEDS REST.
He Declines Invitation to Board of
Trade Dinner.

New York, May 12.-The Secretary of
the Board of Trade and Transportation,
who, on behalf of that organization had
extended an invitation to Admiral
Dewey. both by letter and by cable. to
attend dinner to be given in his honor
Mt any date that the Admiral might Sc
lect, to-day received cablegram from
Admiral Dewey dated Manila, in which
he declares it impossible to accept the
invitation, adding:
Condition lof. health necesstates rest
and quiet"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
NEW REAL ESTATE COMPANY.

Norfolk, Va. May l2.-The South
Norfolk Company. with a capital of
100000, was chartered here today to
deal i'm real estate. w. w. Tunis, of
Norfolk. is President: a. Il. Cathart
of Baltimore. Vice President: Matt
NJ. Tunis. Norfolk, Secretary and Rich
ard b. Taylor. Norfolk, Treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
!. S. STOREkEEPER AT NORFOLK

Washington. May 12.-The orders
for Pay Director T. r. Casweli to duty
as general storekeeper at Norfolk have
been revoked and he has been ordered
to Washington city for examination
for retirement.
Pay Inspector r. p. Lisle has been
detached from the Naval Home, Phila-
delphia. and ordered to the Navy Yard
at Norfolk for duty as general store
keeper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
CHINA PUTS IN a WORD.
She May Not Agree to the Terms OF
Anglo Russian Convention.

PckGn. May 12.-The Chinese Govern
ment. in acknowledging the receipt Of
Il communication regarding the Anglo
Russian agreement as to spheres of in
terest in China. expressly declares that
the acknowledgements in no wise implies
acquiescence.
Immediately after communicating the
agreement, the Russian Minister, NJ.
DeGiers, demanded the right to build
IL railway connecting the Manchurian
System with Pekin. THIS is regarded as
of the utmost Importance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
TOTAL BANK CLEARINGS.

New York. May l2--The total bank
clearings in the United States for the
week ending May 18th. were ST .9S4. 155.
IS3. per cent increase 437
Exclusive of New York, S6o0,:343, 717:S
per cent increase 1870.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
COAL DUST KILLS SIN MEN.

Cemtralia. PENN. May IA cave in
of coal dust ut the Centralia colliery
today resulted in the death of four
men and the fatal injury of TWO others.
Six others sustained cuts and bruises.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
DEATH OF DIR. w. A. THOM.

Norfolk, val May .a.-Dr. William
Alexander Thbm died at 1880 this
morning at the home Of his SON. Mr..
Alfred p. Thbm. leading attorney
of this city. The funeral will be held
tomorrow frq| IN st LuEe's p. +.
church. this kitty. DR. Thorn was IN
his roth yeaI}.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
QUEEN VIC'S BIRTHDAY.

Port Tampa. Fla. May 12.-Important
preparations are being made here for
celebrating the Queens birthday May
24th Stands are being erected 1000
feet apart for prominent speakers from
variolls States who will address the as
sembly. Her Britannia Majesty's war
ships Intrepid and Pearl will arrive here
on May Goth to participate in the cele-
bration ceremonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

The news of the suicide Of Mr.. Nat
Perkinson. Il prominent citizen of War
rem county. WAS brought here yesterday
lafternocn by passengers on the Seaboard
train from Weldon
lie was found dead in his pond abuu.
y o'clock. having gone there about an
hour before and cut his throat with his
pocket knife. He was in four feet OF
water.
The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon. and was largely attended.
Mr.. Ferkinson was prominent man
in the county and very popular. He
was once very wealthy but recently be
mas met business reyerses Last year
ne fahed for large amount and the
matter has since weighed upon his mind
until it became unbalanced.
lie was about 30 years old, ami
leaves wife and several children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

It's thefellow who wades in shallow
water that stirs up the most mud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
WEARY OF THE
BATTLE Of LIFE
He Ended it With His Own
Hand
AallnlRE nnCAl On
SUICIDE IN WARREN co.
MIR. NAT G. PERKINSON CUTS HIS
THROAT.
AND THEN THROWS HlMSELe INTO POW
His Mind Unbalanced by Business Troubles
The Funeral Was Held Yesterday
Afternoon. He Had Once Btea
Very Wealthy.

Warrenton, y. c., May 12.-(Spccial.l
AT 8 O'Clock this morning. near the
little village of Wise. this county, Mr..
n. G.. perkinson was found dead.
He was in pond near his residence
with his throat cut. He left the house
about an hour before he was found
dead in the wafer.
Mr.. perkinson was an exemplary citi-
zen and a deservedly popular one. Once
he was very wealthy. He had 'ar-.
store at Wise. In fact he practically
built up the town, but last winter he
failed for $4,000
So highly esteemed was Mr.. perkinson,
and so much confidence did his creators
have IN his honor and integrity that
they met and so arranged matters as
to keep him in charge of the business
Notwithstanding this his financial trou-
bles weighed on him so he became de
spondent. and his intimate friends have
considered him hardly in his right mind
for the past several months.
He was about 45 years old and leaves
Il wife and several children His life
was insured for $1,000, | learn.
The Worthington advance., 1899-11-10
HARRINGTON,
The Shoe Filter.
Headquarters for Ladies' and
Mems Felt Goods.
Brown from Is

-.s'
Jos.Lowe is building an addition to /
his house on 4th ave and making 9TH
er improvements, putting it in shape
for occupancy.
Beautiful women everywhere owe
their matchless loveliness to the u.s.
of Rocky Mountain Tea. Plain
women made attractive. 49,.
1 Dr.. j. NJ. Church arrived Thursday
from Luverne to open Ibis Office over
Bakers new store and hereafter will
make his regular visits here.
~ Nora-You cant expect to do away
with face blemishes in a weeks time.
Keep on taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
You'll have a lovely complexion.
Misses Minnie Hammerstad and
Mary Queyli, of Window came down
Monday afternoon to attend the con,
cert and were the guests of Poter
Heinl. 49,
Bates Bros. of Dewaldhave collie
shepherd dog that has reached the
ageof 22 years, an age rarely attained
by dog, they having raised it from
pup. .%
Misses Hattie and. Maggie Rogers
who have been visiting their sister,
Mrs. John Harden for the past few
weeks returned to their home at
Wyoming, ILL.,, Monday.
Notice-Life insurance companies
will reduce the rate 80 per cent to all
who agree to use Rocky Mountain
Tea. A wise measure. IS cents.
The required glass for completion
of the front in II. P. Lewis new store
have been received and put in place.
He is now putting goods on the shelf
and expects to open for business next
week. -,
Wilson Ager shipped another of
those famous o. I. G. thoroughbred
hogs of his, Monday. They are be-
coming 80: popular among swine
raisers that he is finding. ready sale
for them.
The Worthington advance., 1899-11-10

Rev. Carl A. Anderson organized
q m. p. Church Of sixteen members
at Pratt's schoolhouse last Sunday
afternoon, and received four into the
town church in the evening.
Thursday ]. D. Humiston and Ray
Humiston drove to Ellsworth Thurs
day morning and returned in the eve
ming. They took their shooting irons
along and bagged steen quail.
Mrs. 2. G: Hinkley, of Luverne, &C.
companied by Mrs. F. L. Hinkley, Of
Redding, California, on their way to
Luverne from California, called on
Rev. Bronson and family between
trains Tuesday afternoon.
The Rev. Cyrus T. Brady will toll
in the November number Of McC Clure's
Magazine, the thrilling story of Do
catur's exploit Of cutting out the
philadelphia" when she was held
captive by the Tripolitans.
E. G.. CHATTER sold his beautiful
farm Tuesday to J. s. Ramage and
Alfred Atkinson. This is one of the
incest located farms in the county
and a desirable one Mi. CHATTER
left Tuesday afternoon for Utah to
secure a location there. -.
C.J. Smallwood has put a tele-
phone instrument in at J. o. Lar
sons, Section 20, Indian Lake town
ship for the benefit of the people
in that thickly settled neighborhood.
Mr.. Larson was able to take in the
Salisbury concert Monday evening at
his home.
Jos. Brazil, aged about thirteen
years was struck in the eye Satur.
day afternoon by another boy about
his age with = large sharp
cornered stone, cutting a deep
cash under and over the eye. The
offenders name is not known. Ate,
he done the striking he ran away and
was out of sight in a very short time
j. H. Scott, of Ransom moved into
town last week occupying residence
he purchased some time ago in the
Clary addition. Mr.. Scott moved t(
this county in 1871 living continuous
ly on one farm for twenty y-eight years
and by being frugal has acquired one
OF the best farms in the county with
|gcod substantial and commodiou.
buildings. He has five boys, four o.
them working the farms, some o.
them owning farms of their own. Mr.
Scott will become a permanent resi-
dent of this place and enjoy it,
privileges, the town ever WELCOMING
such esteemed citizens within it.
limits. 3
The Worthington advance., 1899-11-10
VOOUVON~UVHo~V
LOCAL NEWS.

]. W. Cowing of jackson arrived
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. J. II. johnson was reported
better Wednesday morning.
Miss Bessie Stewart of Graham
Lakes visited IN town this week.
/. T. Branigan went to St. Paul
Tuesday night to purchase goods.
81. P. Lewis has built store house
and barn in the rear of his store build
ing. = >
Mrs. G. H. Soheoter is clerking in
1T. Branigan's store during his ab-
sence. ~ .:.f .1~-.-... ~ .. !, E.:
Marriage license were issued We'd
nesday to to James F. Burdett and
E. A. Tabor. .sses.l~ .. b ~.
y. F. Hansberger and wife return
ed home Wednesday afternoon afte'
an extended visit in Ohio. :ss.-.s.s<. 7.
William j. Mason and Savanna
Cook were married Wednesday Nov.
9Th by Justice F. A. Stevens.
A party was up in police court
Wednesday morning for being drunk
and disorderly, sentence being sus
J 1aand ad on hia laauino f0uun