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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
LUNA MAKES ARRESTS.
Efforts to Prevent Filipinos from Com
municating With Americans.

Manila, May 1916: 30 p. m.-Gencral
Luna is reported to be making des-
perate efforts to restrain the educated
f'ilipinos. within the limits or his self
appointed jurisdiction, from comnill.i-
eating with the Americans. even ar
resting Encamino and Herrera, two
of the most influential officials, While
on their way TO Malolos to Join those
who are coming via San Isidro TODAY.
This, and the removal CT tho sea-
of government to Tarlac, 80 miles
north of San Fernando. loav lead to
complications and delay in the pacifi-
cation. But it is generally conceded
! that further opposition to American
sovereignty is useless ana ridiculous.
Neither General Luna nor General Pio
del Pillar has sufficient force to re-
sist or compel submission
General Wheaton has been relieved
of the command of the Second division
for a special assignment. and f;eneral
Funston has been assigned to his
brigade.
A board, consisting of Colonel
French, of the Twenty-second infan-
try, and Major Cabell and Captain
Randolph, of the Third artillery. has
been appointed TO proceed to Bat.a-
Nala, Tor the purpose oI investigating
the European methods of providing Tor
the health of the troops there and to
report or the subject for the benefit of
the Americans here.
The United States transport War
ren has arrived here from San fran
cisco.
NAINLY ASK AN ARMISTICE.
Manila. May 20.-10:45 a. M
Two military and two civil Filipino
commissioners. appointed to cooper
ate with three citizens of Manila in
negotiating terms of peace. arrived
here at S:15 a. IN. today.
They have submitted no new propo-
sition, but want an armistice pending
the session of the Filipino Congress-
Major General Otis has refused to
entertain the proposal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
LEADS ML NORTH CAROLINA DAllES I'M NEWS AND GNpGUATl0M
Value of His Holdings Suffers Ltth
From the Great Bulls" Death.

New York, May Bradstreet's Re
view of the New York stock marke1
will say:
Ex-Governor Flower had been
the most conspicuous bull lead
er for the past two years, and
the entirely unexpected news Of his
death. which awaited Wall Street on last
Saturday morning seemed to many the
signal for II decided break in the mar
ket. On the other hand it was quickly
recognized that. the large financial in
tereSts engaged i'll the market would
be sure to prevent any serious mishap.
This proved to be the case. and though
at the opening on Saturday morning Il
flood of short selling and liquidation was
met. which carried Peoples Gas down
from 119 at the preceding nights close
to l0l. Brooklyn Rapid Transit from
l11M to 100 and Federal Steel from
I61A TO 30. with corresponding declines
in not only the Flower stocks but in
other parts Of the list, there was almost
instantly a sharp rally. Brokers who
are credited with acting for the Stand
ard Oil interest. Mr.. Keene and other
large operators had buying orders, and
prices were advanced so that Il large
part of the early declines were re-
gained.
Further assistance was given to the
market by the appearance of an excellent
bank statement on Saturday and by the
assurance that the leading banks would.
so far rs it was proper, extend all
lneedful accommodation to stock market
borrowers. 1t also appeared that the
hate Mr.. Flower had no large speculative
holdings. that the firm in which he was a
special partner would continue without
change. and that mis- associates We're
fully convinced of the value Of his prop
critics. Beyond this it was recognized
that the larger interests of the street
having various important deals on hand,
would not and could not allow the
market to become demoralized Sup
port from such quarters was plainly ap-
parent throughout the week.
| The Lewiston of Governor Roosevelt
to call an extra session of the New
York Legislature for the purpose Of
amending the Ford Franchise Tax Bill
was another incident having a favorable
effect on speculative sentiment Never
theless by Thursday Il renewed reaction
took place in the Flower stocks and In
dustilals, While the support seemed to
Shift to the Changers and the dividend
payers. On. Friday the market was gen
orally duh and irregular and showed
Il renewed disposition to sell off
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
HEADLESS BODY FOUND.
The Corpse of Young Negress Dis
covered in Creek

l.
covered in Il Creek
Fitzgerald, Ga, May 19th.-The head
less body of Il young negro woman was
discovered in WiIacoochee Greek this
n,orning. 1he hacked and torn stump
of the neck gave evidence that 4 dull
knife had been used and that two al
|tempts bad been made to find the joint in
the vertebra. A short distance from
" here the body was found the grass and
earth were torn up, indicating a severe
struggle. The body was absolutely nude,
but at the scene of the struggle few
pieces of corset strings We're found.
A woman named Polly Mitchell is re-
ported to be missing from Martinsdaie
Mili. She IS understood to have had trou-
ble with her husband. a number of highly
Wrought negroes viewed the headless
corpse this afternoon. There is no posi-
tive clew as to the identity of the victim
or the perpetrator of the crime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
THE FUNERAL SHIP CROOK.

Washington. May 19.-The funeral
ship Crook. which has been transformed
INTO a regular army transport, will sail
from New York tomorrow for Savan-
man, Ga. where she, will embark the
Second regular regiment of infantry for
transportation to Cienfuegos Cuba
Ihe transport Dixie which brought
the Fourth regiment of immunes hoae
from Manzanillo, will also leave New
York tomorrow with about 600 recruits
for Havana
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
ATHEISTS IN TRANSVAAL.

VIII Not Disturb Relations Between
the Beers and English
London. May 19.-In the House of
Commons today the Secretary of State
for the Colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, gave
the names and the identity Of the men
arrested at Johannesburg. All of them
excepting Tremlett and Fries were for
mer non-commissioned officers in the
British army He added that President
Kruger had informed the British agent
at Pretoria that there was no proof that
the prisoners were British officers and
that in any case the incident would not
he allowed to disturb the friendly rela-
tions existing. tCheers).
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
TELEGRApHlC BRIEFS.

President Mckinley and party left
Hot Springs ut 1890 last night Ell route
fol. Washington.
The Gar Nicholas has replied to the
Presidents cablegram of congratulations
to the effect that he, Nicholas, is deeply
grateful for the Presidents good wishes
The Atlantic and North Carolina man
agement have accepted designs for cars
to be used under the jim Crow law
which goes into effect June 1st. II. w.
Simpson furnished the designs.
The striking grain handlers at Buffalo
have refused to make any further propo-
sitionS TO the contractor, and the indica-
tions now are that the strike will be
permitted to wear itself out
The Assembly of the Northern branch
of the Presbyterian church, have passed
ringing resolutions, calling on Christians
to aid in stopping all kinds of work on
the Sabbath and to assist in every way
possible in preventing its violation.
MI. George ID. AIell, WHO Has ulltil
recently been district passenger agent at
Atlanta, is now to assume control of
the passenger business of the Southern
in South Carolina, with headquarters at
Charleston. with the title of division
passenger agent.
Mr.. l.. A. Emerson, recently traffic
manager of the South Carolina and
Georgia Road. will remain with the
Southern system. Mr.. Emerson will in
a few days be appointed assistant gen
eral freight agent of the Southern, with
Headquarters in Charleston.
Seventeen electric vehicle transporta-
tion sampanies were Incorporated at
Trenton yesterday. Three companies
were formed by the Whitney-Elkins-
Widener Syndicate TO operate automo-
biles in as many different States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
WOMAN SHOOTS A NEGRO.

Atlanta. GA. May ia special to
the Constitution from Rockmant, Ga.
says:
Mrs. James Wood. of Esom Hill dis
trict sent Il bali into a negro's brain
shortly after midnight last night, escap-
ing the clutches of Il negro assailant
who was seeking TO enter her bedroom"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

TOTAL BANK CLEARINGS.

New York. May 19.-The bank clear
ngs at the principal cities of the United
States for the week ending May 10Th.
were 81 ,909, 400, ,066; an increase of 43.S
per cent.
Outside of New York city the total
was S631 1,0S5,116; an increase of 2O.4
per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
HUGE DEALS IN TIMBER
A SYNDICATE AT WILMINGTON BACKED BY
S2o,OOO,OOO.
1t is Buying Timber Lands in South rol ma
Counties. 100000 Acres Purchased
Within the Last Week.

Charleston, s. c.. May 19.-SppciaIs
from Darlington. Marion and Cheraw
announce that a syndicate with head
quarters at Wilmington. n. c., ana said
to be backed by S20,O00,O00 is buying
timber lands in Chesterfield Marlboro
and Darlington counties, nearly 100 900
acres having been purchased during the
past week
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
BRITISH OFFER ACCEPTED.

Will Buy Up All the Cotton Yarn Mills
in Bristol County
Taunton, Mass, May 19.-TEa News
today says:
THE offer of the English capitalists
to buy up all the cotton yarn mills OF
Bristol county has been accepted by a
majority of the stockholders in all the
mills. The present treasurers and
superintendents have been assured
that the mills are to be operated un.
der their management as heretofore
and that the purchase is made purel,
as an investment.
The actual bonus to be paid above
the par value is $2.455, 900 and the to-
tai amount tn. present stockholders
will receive is $S. 400 .OOO.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
ON THE DIAMOND.

At Cincinnati
Cincinnati 2000O-5 Is 3
Brooklyn ;. ..0003030 81 13 Z
Batteries: Taylor, Phillips and Wood
Kennedy and Farrell. Umpires, Swart-
wood and Warner. Time 2:15.
AIT Chicago
Chicago :. -. 0000OO002-2 ) q
Baltimore :. ..1003 300000-4 10 l
Batteries Callahan and Donahue;
kitson and Robinson. Umpires, Emsiie
and Mcdonald. Time l 90.
At louisville
Louisville ;. .O21O1O OO0O-4 ;
Boston ;. 40OO50 lib IS 1
Batteries Bowling and Khtredge;
Killen and Bergen. Umpires, Hunt and
Connolly. Time 2:10.
AT st. Louis
st. Louis 80. ..O1 06- 8 10 3
New York :. 42220-1O 8
Batteries: Wilson, Bates, Jones and
Criger; Meekin, Doheny and Grady.
Umpires, Burns and Smith. Time 40.
Washington ..O00022 1000 II 5
Pittsburg -. ...10002021 5-11 13 3
Batteries: Baker and Mcclure; Tan
nehill and Bowerman. Time 200
Second Game. r.. III. T..
Washington .O32020O2O-10 II 2
Pittsburg -. 1O0000001- s 4
Batteries: Mcfarland and Butler;
weighing and Mcclure. Hoffer and
Bowerman. Umpires, O'Day and Snyd
er. Time 2:1o.
Inn vi ne nan otyf1if fx-f srIn hnf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
4 SUICIDE AT MARION.
A Wealthy Citizen Ends Protracted
Spree in His Well.

Marion, n c., May 19.-(Special.)-
J. s. Elliott, well known citizen OF
Marion. was found dead in the well on
his premises this morning. He had been
drinking heavily and was not in his
right mind. He was Il successful bust
ness man, and leaves a good estate for
his family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

Washington. May 19.-The Secretary
OF War has ordered Battery b. Third
artillery. from Fort Monroe, Va. to re-
port to the commanding general. Depart
ment of California for assignment. to
duty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
FOR PASSING BASE COIN
TWO ARRESTS MADE IN WILMINGTON BY
SECRET SERVICE AGENTS.
One Hundred Dollars in Counterfeit Coin, To,
gether with Crucibies and a Quantity
of Bar Metal Found.

Wilmington, n. c., May 19-Secret
service agents of the Government ar
rested here today two counterfeiters
and seized a quantity of bogus money.
The first arrest was made about 1:30
a. m.. young man named Wai;er Sill
w at his home in the northern part o:
the city.
A few hours later the detectives ar
rested Nick Politz, a Greek, who kept
a grocery store near Front street,
Market.
At Politz's store about $10o n coun-
terfeit coin-dollars and half dollars
crucibles, tools and a quantity of DnT
metal were found. In the room oc-
cupied by Silvy the detectives found
500 or more bogus nickels and q lot
of metal dies, etc.
The two men were com,I;ited TO
jail to await a preliminary cNamina-
ton to take place tomorrow before
United States Commissioners 5. j. Col
lier
1t is likely that other arrests may be
made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
STRONG CASE AGAINST THEM.

Washington, ID. c., May ia brief
dispatch announcing the arrests at
Wilmington was received today by
Chief Willlie of the secret service. The
agent reporting them announces that
there was good case against the
men. The arrests grew out of an in
vestigation instituted as a result of
complaints received about ten days
ago that counterfeit half dollars were
being circulated in the city of Will
mington. The complaints were placed
IN charge of the agent at Charlotte,
with directions to look into the matter
with the result above stated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20
THE PRAIRIE Is COMING.
She WIZ Take the \. C. Naval Militia
for Cruise.

Washington, May 19.-The cruiser
Prairie. with the Georgia NAVAL militia
aboard went into Brunswick. Ga, today
from an eight day cruise at sea- she
has gone to Wilmington and Southport,
\. G., to take the North Carolina militia
on their cruise. Assistant Secretary Al
len. who is in direct charge of naval
militia matters is particularly pleased
with the promising start made by the
Prairie in the extensive programme laid
out for the summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

\ steam whistle is no more exaspefat-
ing than canary bubbling over with
song.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

Imagination is a Eragnifying glass that
makes our troubles appear much larger
than they really are.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

President Mckinley and party left
Hot Springs ut 1880 last night Ell route
for Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-20

The Gar Nicholas has replied to the
Presidents cablegram of congratulations
to the effect that he, Nicholas, is deeply
grateful for the Presidents good wishes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Young Wan of Versenues Instantly Killed
Vi lille in a Barn Horse Killed and
Fell on Man.

Ncrgennes July 9.-DurinS the storm to-
day Willie Stplcs, aged ID years, w"s
struck by lightning and Instantly killed.
He went from his home Saturday nIcht
to work for Joseph La Flam, who lives
on the old George Porter place. through
haying. He had just returned from the
creamery and was embarrassing the horse
when the lightning struck Seiplcs who
was standing near the door, on the head,
breaking his glasses and twisting the
bows and passed down his body in a ziS-
gag course, burning the flesh here ana
there and tearing eff his left shoe
Nr. La Flam who was in the stan by
the horse was rendered !nsensiho ~ the
shock: the horse was killed ana fell over
upon Mr.. La Flam. Mrs. La flam 1eeinS
the bolt enter the barn, at once sum
monod help. The barn WAS much dama-
ged. the side being torn out but was net
set on fire.
Undertaken Smith took charge of young
Seiplos body and took it 10 his homo. The
rainfall this morning was very heavy. no.
ing almost in the nature of cioudburst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
A TERRIFIC THUNDER BOLT
struck an Adirondack Hotel and Serious
~ Injnrcd Three Pe"ple-several
Other Houses ID stroSed.

Pittsburgh, y. y, July 9.-During l~r-
rifle thunderstorm this afternoon TN &c
persons were more or less seriously ~
hrod by "A holt of lightning at the liot,l
Pocahontas, at Fern Lake, in the Adiroh-
dacks Mrs. Hathaway. wife of the hntcI
proprietor and her nine-year-old dauSht'r
wore standing near the door while the
storm was passing. \ thunderholt enter
ed the hotel by the telephone and passed
out through the door, rendering MI
Hathaway unconscious and hurting the
child from the vcranda TO the yard, about
ten feet below. Mrs. John -. Fillmore OF
New York, who was sitting near the vul'u
at the time Was so blinded hy the holt
that she did not regain her eye siSht an
I'll Il couple of hours afterwards, SeNeral
houses il. this section were struck ny
lightning and destroyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
A REMARKABLE HALF YEAR
The Average Amount Per Business Fail
ure the smallest Ever known-Rail.
road Earnings the Largest.

New York. July 7.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review Of trade tomorrow viii
say:
Failures of the tnst nllf Of 1899 with
banking ana financial iuClCd as in al
other accounts published, were 1854 with
liabilities of $i9,6Gi6tl. Commercial fai
mo, were 1903 with liabilities Of $2,ud2,-
'32. of which 723353 VICE manufacture
ing and S23,ul1 1854 were trading. In the
second quarter failures were the small, ST
ever reported in that quarter OF - years
tor which quarterly reports have Des u
made by this agency. The average per
failure, $1.1Gj is the smallest ever Known
In any quarter; the average per firm in
business Sl220 and the ratio of dcfaulted
liabilities to solvent exchanges ~ ccutS
per $1,000 are both the smallest cVlg kloWu
in any quarter. In ten out of II branch's
of manufacturing, failures were smaller
than in The quarter Of four of the previous
five years and i'm Is out of II trading
branches. The lacgc failures for $l0l,WO
or more were only two in trading for sea-
OsS less than tenth OF the smallest pr
marked advance of New York Central ana
Pennsylvania shares
Wheat declined threc-cights of cent,
exports being but 2,2l9 021 bushels for tho
week W0ur included against 2,Gl3 1872 last
year, for both coasts, although western
receipts were 3S6l, 523 bushels against 6lS,-
1872 bushels last year. If the farmers ac-
tuaily carried over $4,000 bushels or
moro a wear ago after Sl.15 TO 500 oer
sush.ls had bcen maid AT t'hicapo for some
months. ms one farming journal estimates.
they need the education which they are
vious year and only IL in al. for S2.ll7.1>O
from a nfth to a tenth Of previous years.
The decrease in small failures is worth cs-
pccial study.
Railroad earnings for the half year have
5ccn the largest ever known. on 100 oJl
miles. Sc per cent. larger than last year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
The Charge Brought Against
Deputy Sheriff Geo. w.
Smith of Barre.
DETECTED BY W. A. LORD.
offered to Withhold the Arrest of an
Italian " oman for Selling Liquor for
500 Also Onered to Inform Her
when Future Arrests Were
Contemplated.

,so,,rot;.r t,,,. a t,,,,,,, ch,.i,e f,o.o
~ sr,ith ~ ta,,~n e.ns ,rras,ad =, ~,
,i,,. G,,,,,,I -, rt,h. t,. ch,-te, c,.,,.,, u.s.,
,hc i,t,i,,,su and n,,.i,a'or,,, 90.
in oGico ttn v,s gi,,er , nartiai baarIn,
l., Ii,,. Co,,,, ia, s,,,,r,,,,,. ri.i,t ,,, haii
uxod =, ,toon pou v.a. mo, r,,rni,b.d ,,,d
NO 10 nn,,. -, i,jI "''N'
m, womIn whom bo is chargod ,yitb
.bla,k,n,iting Il. NJ - t9i,,,.ri H. +,
sidcs an siLIev a,,cn,,o ,h,e,itv lir a,
4 Lord was apnroarhcd Nv Tho woman
dneinn rho mast weel, and informed Of Nh.
Sinith's conduct She stated mar smith
.c,rno TO b.r hnueo I,,iv / vii, - s,,r,n
- ,,.,.,rt ieet,ed from St.to,s Attorno,.
uoar's ofiico and that tho state had A
str,pe ru-n ap,inst hor f Il. s.Iltue iutu>l-
catinr In,iorl having about ~ witnesses
who were roady IN swear mat they had
obtnincd ,inuor nt hc. house.
As she v,s a ,vidoyy and a good woman
smith clairnod mai ne did no; desire tn
search nor placo and did not FL, told her
that il wn,iil uroh,blv cost her sif0 or $3.50
ia s.tt1n tho oas, n the us,Ia1 way INIT fhat
If Gin, ,o,,ld ci,., him, Stno tbnt no would
fix If mn for bnr "a that she vould have
no f,lrthor trouble ana mat he would have,
to have, tho money nv Sunday night
She noioo. an Italian vomnu. and not I'M
drrst,ndipr ;ho law consulted Mr.. Lord
who accordinglv laid his plans to detect
Mr. Smith i'm tho matter
,n, saturdnv MIR Lord summoned SHERIFF
Graves from Waterbury,. the latter arriv-
ing here ubout noon. Mr.. ord and Sher-
if Graves went To the Biauchi house
about . o'clock in the afternoon and were
pivon n room sopnratcd from the LIVING;
room nv rortiores
After waiting until : o'clock. as smith
aid mot annenr Nr I ord SOM = son OF
MIR. Eianci 10 Barre 70 find smith and 10
iaform him that his mother would not he
~, ONO S.u,I,,. and a. bo ,,.isbod to so .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
SUMNER SCHOOL AT TSBURGH


PlattsburGh, y. y. July 9.-'rhc ninth
annual session of the Catholic Summe =
School of America opened to-day in a
heavy downpour of rain At p, IN. a sIc-
cial train OF eight coaches containing %,
summer school people from Grcatog New
York and Central New York arrived at
Bluff Point and few minutes later they
We're at the Champlain House. on the
school grounds, at Clim Haven. The party
was in charge of ID. j. O'Conn0r of Now
y ok, president of the club and Rev. Fa-
thcr I.aVrllc of New York, prcsid,nt OF
the school. Earlier in the day "A special
train bearing 250 Canadians arrived from
Montreal and there are now fully 100 per-
sons quartered on the various grounds and
cottages.
,hc ocular sessions of the school Will
open tomorrow and continue until August
IL. Among the notablcs who will visit tho
school during the present session are Gov
Roosevelt, Cardinal Gibbons, Mgr Mar
tinell the papal delegate at Washington
Nicc-President Hobart Archbishop Corr.
gan and Archbishop Ireland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

change as yet, nor docs leather in moder-
ate transactions for most kinds but one
sale of 30o,o00 sides, said to be the largest
single transaction over made, was at some
concession. Hides show no change In
prices at Chicago. cattle receipts being
but 3k per cent. smaller for the half year
than i'm 1895.
Textile manufacturers arc doing we'll,
and i'm woocn goods prices tend upward,
with Il better demand, but sales of 9,s2S,-
200 pounds at the three chief markets
were mainly to dealers and the advance
In price 1850 per pound average for one
hundreds quotations by Coates and Bro
thCrs against 1S.16C June 10Th and lS"lC
May 18th does not invite heavy transact
tions. Cotton goods show no pressure 20
sell but arc quietcr and the increased
manufacture at the south Is felt each
year more clearly in northern mills. Tho
volume Of busincss for The first week of
July has been $50 per cont greater than
last year ana 1919 per cent. greater than
i'm 1900. Failures for the week have been
1t9 i'm the United States against 30 last
year and ~ in Canada against II last gear.