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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-26

the natives, who do not dare, singly or
collectively, TO appear ON the streets af-
ter dark. The feeling ill the city has
decidedly improved although the Chin
ese are still timorous. Hundreds of ap-
plicants for cedulas besiege the regis
ter's office, the natives apparently be-
ing under the impression that their pos
session insures them from interference
and the ignominy of being searched for
arms ON the streets.
1t is generally believed that the dis
astr0us results of the attempts to at
tack the city and destroy property, the
Filpinos themselves being the worst
sufferers, will prevent their recurrence,
but every precaution is being taken to
deal with an emergency if it arises.
The insurance agents refuse to enter
tain any claims ON account of Wednes-
day nights fires. They intimate that
General Otis, having guaranteed the
safety of life and property of the Ia
habitants of Manila is responsible for
these claims.
Outside of the city, the sharpshooters
about Caloocan are very annoying. Six
men belonging to the brigade command
ed by General Harrison Gray Otis, have
been wounded since midnight. All is
quiet elsewhere.
The German first class cruiser Kai-
serin Augusta has arrived here.
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There be some people who look upon a
corporation as a sacred thing. Especial
ly if it be a railroad corporation.
The more powerful the more sacred.
If they found a corporation and fell
low mortal drowning they'd throw a
rope to the corporation.
They look on a railroad corporation
as Hind0o does ON the sacred gray
apes of India They must be permitted
to live rent clear in the governmental
banyan tree. They must be free to de-
scend-these corporate gray apes-and
take anything they please, whether it be
food or funds or the house over your
head.
And no man may oppose them, or
withstand them or force them to pay.
This is how some folks look at rail
road corporations. Others hold a wide
ly different view
To their unframed minds and inexpe-
rienced eyes there's nothing sacred
about railroad. They know no rea-
son why it should not be treated as
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THE SURRENDER OF CE8U
MOST IMPORTANT PROVINCE OF
THE YISAYAS GROUP.
CITY OF MANILA REPORTED QUIET
The Ma i've Sharpshooters at Caloacan, How
euer, Con inue 10 Gall our 'rJops In
surarce Companies Hold 0 i, Respon-
sio'e fir Fires in Manila.

Washington, Feb. 25-1he despatch
from Admiral Dewey speaking Of politi-
cal reasons for sending the Oregon to
Manila at once. is still the subject of
general discussion here. Bu1 apparently
the Administration S satisfied that it
understands exactly what the Admiral
meant when he used the term political
reasons for it was stated positively at
the Navy Department to-day that no in
quiry had been addressed to the -Admirai
on the subject and that he would no;
be called upon for a further explanation.
This means that the Interpretation plac-
ed upon the phrase by the .tdninistra-
ton is exactly that conveyed By Secre-
tary Long yesterday, namely, thai the
big ship is regarded as necessary 20 I'M
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the sections of the Revenue Act uu Ter
discussion would of course have t. be
stricken out.
Mr.. Willard insisted on his motion 10
report the amendment to the House
without prejudice, stating that he aid
this in order to cut off debate.
Mr.. Overman thought this nwise us
it would simply transfer the fight to the
House.
Mr. Holman said if it did 1t would
be on the third reading, for by this mo-
tion the bill would be passed on its
second reading and that would be some
thing.
Mr.. Wizards motion prevailed and
the committee rose.
When the House resumed its session
Mr.. Moore, of Jackson, reported that
the whole revenue bill, except sections
80, 60, 81 and 81 had been adopted N
Committee of the Whole and to these
sections an amendment was pending to
strike out.
Mr.. >Overman moved that the House
proceed with consideration of the bill ON
its second reading.
The motion prevailed and Mr.. Willard
called the previous question.
He Withdrew ii, however, for the pur-
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Who Made the Motion to Pass the Bill
For Dispensary at Greensboro.

Who Made the Motion to Pass the Bill
For Dispensary at Greensboro.
pose of allowing Mr.. Overman to offer
the above resolution.
In doing so Mr.. Overman SAID for
sixteen years he had been on record i'll
the Legislature and in the Supreme
court as in favor of making the rail
roads bear their just propol ton Of the
burdens of government.
In 1883 | introduced the first Rail
road Commission bin ever introduced in
the General Assembly of North Caro-
lima. They were then paying but a
pittance of taxes. After that from time
TO time l have stood ON this floor and
tried to get their property on the tax
books.
mo matter what pledges have been
made not to tax this property | will not
follow them. But / stand here to say
that no pledge of the kind has been
made by the Democratic party, except
the pledge in the platform to treat all
interests with equal and exact justice.
Il also stand here to say that this
pledge will be kept; that nothing Will be
done to destroy any interest.
"While | favor increased taxation Of
railroad property, / do not think the
principle involved in this proposition to
tax gross earnings is founded on correct
principles. Neither do / think The
Railroad Commission has done its duty
in this respect. | am in favog o. the
election of three commissioners broad
minded m5n that will give this maotcr
the attention that it demands.
Mr.. Overman said he Thought Judge
Connor's resolution was along he right
lime, but under it some Of the railroads
would escape further taxation, and that
for this reason he sent forward another
resolution.
IF the Railroad Commission does its
duty under this resolution l hHlieve IT
will bring into the treasury S159"G0 Of
increased taxes"
Mr.. Holman: ''What power has the
Commission under your resolution that
it has not had~ all along under the Raj
road Commission Act?'
Mr.. Overman: ''None. But this IS n
resolution of instruction, expressing fhe
will of this body 1t will be voice
that the Commission will not, dare not,
disobey"
Mr.. Willard renewed his call for 'he
previous question.
Continued on Second Page)
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A Leader in the Fight to Secure Just
Taxation of Railroads.

TAXATION or hallfOauS.
other corporations or as the ordinary
citizen of the State.
TO this latter class belong the Demo-
cratic members of the House in this
present Legislature.
How do / know? / judge by their
words and by their vote.
For almost three whole days they
have been debating four short sections
of the Revenue Act-sections taxing
railroads.
And why? Not because they thought
railroads ought not be taxed. But be-
cause they wanted to find the just and
proper method for imposing such tax.
1t was admitted, almost to a man.
that railroads are not bearing enough
of the burden of taxation. The ques-
ton was how to make them bear more
A small majority of the members (as
the final vote showed thought it should
be done by means of a graduated tax
from one-eighth to one per cent? on
incomes. The minority favored an in.
creased and val0rem tax on railroad
property. This latter tax can only be
levied by the Railroad Commission.
hence Judge Connor's resolution of in
struction to the Commission Friday nnd
Mr.. Overman's yesterday. Both are
printed above.
1t was IL O'Clock when the House
resolved itself into committee Of the
whole to resume consideration of the
Revenue Act, Mr.. Moore in the chair.
Mr.. Willard, of New Hanover. said
he thought the sections taxing railr,,a /
earnings had been sufficiently discussed.
He therefore moved that Mr.. Julian's
amendment striking out these sec
tions be reported back TO the House
Mr.. Craig thought the question was on
Judge Connor's resolution, which he had
understood was offered as a subs tut"
for Mr.. Julian's amendment
Judge Connor repeated his statement
Of Friday, that his resolution had bean
hastily drawn and he would like for It
to be considered by members before
voting ON it.
Mr.. Mclean, of Harnett, wanted to
know if it was not offered as subsri-
tute for Julian's amendment.
Judge Connor said it was not. that
he did not think it germane TO Rev
enue Act; but in case of its a1ontion
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Tax on Gross Earnings
HOUSE DECIDES THAT IT OUGHT
TO BE LEVIED. >
And Even Those Who Voted .Sr-4nst it
Acknowledged That Railroad, Nere
Not Paying Enough Tax.

believed of
should its full share Of the burdens
of
of
of taking
chi of said ailroadS
the House yesterday by Mr. Ovcman Rowan
Commission
value of this
introduced House Fri
by Speake
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BEAT HIM TO DEATH.
White Man Was Drinking and Got
Into Row With Negroes.

Red Springs. n, c., Feb. 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-Calvin McBryde, Of Bowman, n.
c., was beaten by Henry McGill and
Luther Mclean colored, Wednesday
night, and died at 2 p. m. next day. He
was drinking some and got into row
with them. threatened and cut them.
They were in the service of G. C. Graves,
of Carthage, and escaped. lie will try
to aid in capturing them.
Mr. McBryde was fine man about
AZ years of age and leaves family.
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THE CORNISH-ADAMs CASE
1t is Reported That An Arrest Will br
Made on Monday.

New York, Feb. 25.-Miss Emma Mil
Ter, clerk in a jewelry store in New
ark, and w. c. Fisher a wig NAL er
of that city, have been Su5poenaeo 10 ap-
pear before the Adams inquest Monday.
Miss Miller is the young woman, wi 0
sold the famous silver match holder.
while Fisher is one of the wig makers
who received call from the supposed
red-hearded man. The latest bulletin
as given out today from police head
quarters is that an arrest will be made
on Monday. This announcement has
been made before. but the case is in
such IA peculiarly uncertain stage at
present that almost any development is
now expected.
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WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT

New York, Feb. 25.-The weekly
bank statement shows the folio wing
charges: Surplus reserve decreased
S4,03S,923; loans increased S12 J63 900;
specie increased S523,000; legal tenders
decreased $1,221 600; deposits 'ncf ased
S13, ,401 300; circulation increased 81,
600.
The banks now hold $50, ,534, 900 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the % per
cent rule.
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press the Filipinos, not only on Luzen.
but those on other islands of the group
with the overwhelming power of the
United States Navy, for it IS said at
the Department in the dense ignorance
in which these people live they car te
impressed only by personal observation.
The published statement that Adm ral
Deweys despatch on this subjc.r came
in open English is an error The De
partment received from him two de-
spatches yesterday; one relating to the
arrival Of the Yorktown which was in
plain English and the other relative to
the Oregon which was in the navy
cipher. 1t was not intended that this
despatch should have been given out fol
publication but in the haste of prapa,'a I!
tion of matter to go before the Cabinet
it escaped close scrutiny ON the part of
Secretary Long and was permitted to
reach the press along with the otntr
current routine dispatches.
Admiral Dewey cabled the Navy De-
partmen't today that be had sent the
gunboat Petrol from Manila to Cebu.
1t is the purpose of the Admiral to es-
tablish the sovereignty of the United
States at the capital of the island
which is populous town of $4,000 in
hahitants.
War Department reports say the Is
land of Cebu is the most important pro-
vince of the Visayas group, its area
being 1000 square miles and its popula-
tion more than half million. Under
the Spanish regime the capital was
city of considerable commercial import
ance.
The Admiral made no mention of any
thing save the Petrol in this mornings
advices so the officials here are con,
vinced that nothing of importance at
Manila has happened over night.
In view of the apparent disparity be-
tween Admiral Dewey's report of the
sailing of the Petrol from Manila for
Cebu and General Otis announcement
of the surrender of that city to the naval
forces which had taken 'quiet posses
sion" further inquiry was made, by the
Navy Department, and it was learned
that Admiral Dewey had been misquot-
ed and that what he had reported was
that the Petrol had received the sur
render of Cebu.
SPANIARDS IN PERIL.
Madrid, Feb. 25.-General Rios, who
commanded the Spanish troops in the
Philippines, cables from Manila that the
position of the Spaniards there lis be-
coming very insecure owing to the
movement of the insurgents of the
town"
DESPATCH FROM GEN. OTIS.
Washington, Feb. 25.-The War De
partmsnt today received the following:
Manila, Feb. 25th.
"Adjutant General, Washington;
Condition of affairs, quiet, progress
ing favorably. Anxiety need not be
felt in regard to the situation. VIII
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NATIVES IN THE CITY CowED.

Hold Otis e-Sharp-Shooters
Gall Our Men.
Manila, Feb. 25.-3:45 p. m.-The
military police have raided several sus-
pected houses in various districts, cap
turing small bodies of 20 to 80 persons
in each place. This and the seven
o'clock ordinance is effecrualIy dispell-
ing the fears of threatened outbreak of
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FURIOUSLY INDIGNANT.

(teter from Leading Educator in Piedmont N Co.
Keep hammering at the Wilson's. The
adoption of the committee report will be
fatal ms AXE and will go far t7ward mar
ring the good work Of this Legislature. It
must not be done. The people all over
the State are furiously Indignant"
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WILL RUSH TO MANILA.
The Transport Grant Receives Hurry
Orders mt Ceylon.

Colombo, Island of Ceylon, Feb. NJ
6:30 Il. m.-The United States transport
Grant, which sailed from New York for
Manila on January 10Th with troops un-
der command of Major General Henry
w. Lawton on board, arrived here to-
day.
General Lawton received cablegram
from Major General Otis, in charge Of
the American military force in the Phil
ippines. saving: situation critical.
Your early arrival necessary
He also received from General Corbin
United States Adiutant General, cable
despatch urging him to hurry. General
Lawton ordered his officers to buy sup
plies regardless of expense, and the
transport is taking on coal and water
hurriedly. She will try to reach Manila
without further stop.
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THE ROANOKE FOR MANILA.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 25.-The
United States transport Roanoke will
sail tomorrow for the Philippines. She
wiz. carry $500 tons of army stores and
also 100 enlisted men and officers.
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OLD GLORY OVER CEBI

Manila, Feb. 25.-11:35 Il. m.-The
steamer Ncustra Sonora Del Carmen
has arrived here, bringing the news that
the American flag has been raised over
the Island of Ccbu, east of the Island
of Negros
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LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAMES uN NEWS AND CIRCULATION

send small body of troops to Cebu
where navy took quiet possession.
(Signed) "OTIS.'
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SPANIARDS IN PERIL.
DESPATCH FROM GEN. OTIS

Washington, Feb 25.-The War De
partmgnt today received the following:
Manila, Feb. 25th.
"Adjqitant General, Washington:
CONDITION of affairs, quiet, progress
ing favorably. Anxiety need not be
felt in regard to the situation. VIII
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WASHINGTON,
CHURCH AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
Rev Charles Judd from the Genera
theological Seminary, New York
preached, at St Johns church, last San.
day very thoughtful sermon on ''The
Resurrection" He supplies the church
agotn the coming Sunday, April Is.
Rev Edmund A. Angel, the late rector
and his family, left town for New
York, last Saturday.
Mrs A. @. Titus returned home from
New Haven, where she has been sick a
fe" weeks, last Monday.
Q. I. Woodruff has been i'll again and
shut Ia doors for couple of weeks.
=. b. Gold and family are here, also
e. K. Rossiter and family.
Me- and Mrs William G.. Brinsmade re-
turned from their trip to Boston and
Springfield, last Saturday.
Senator D. Ell. Platt, who has been
somewhat under the weather since his
return from Washington, d. c., ia shak.
ing off the depression resulting from
March roughness.
Where, oh where, tarrieth the spring
sunshine and the laughing flowers? The
birds, that have come, utter only few
subdued notes in the chilly grip the
north wind lays upon them, and nature
awaits her resurrection. While three
feet of snow banks remain there is
ncught to do but take the prophetic ad-
vice. I'll the blessing tarry, wait for 1t !;
for it shall surely come and not tarry :"
and rest content as circum stances will
permit.
Stephen Morehouse was called to Wa
terburY, on Friday last, to attend the
funeral of his sister, Mrs Downs.
Mrs Galpin has returned from her win
ter away and is with Louis Mason's fam
lily.
Mrs Eng1es arrived home, last Satur-
day, and is staying at Major Kingman's
for a few days.
Mrs William Church was out of town
for few days, last week.
Mrs Martha Gold came up from New
York on Saturday evening.
The Christian Endeavor snciable at
Powell Seeley's was a pleasant one in
spite of the unpleasant uight. The next
sociable will be held with Russell Clark
upon his return from Oberlin.
Mr. Warner of New York has moved
with his family over Watts store and
will work in the store. Geor ge Watts
will live on the Green.
Dorothy May, the little daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Wallace Richmond, was
buried last week Friday, Rev Mr. Carter
the funeral at the house.
The remains of Mr. Brisbane of New
York, who was brother of Mrs George
A. Hickox, were brought here on Satur-
day evening for interm+nt, Rev Mr. Car
ter holding the funeral service.
DR. Shopp, the dentist, is spending a
week in New York City,
Miss Laura Whitehead is home with q
full line of millinery ready for the warm
spring weather, if it should happen to
come spring sometime.
There will be social dance on Friday
night, the l4fh, given by the Spencer
club, at the Hall on the Green. Those
who remember the pleasant time of last
year will be sure to come again.
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PercaIe Shirt Waists, ROC.
For the Men.

NegIige Shirts-Of cheviot, with
attached collars and cuffs and a
nice variety of patterns. SOC. is
the real value. 2oc. each
Laundered Shirts of Garner
best perca1es. Included are a
pair of detachable cuffs. You'll
see these in other stores at Soc.
and SI.oo. SO cents.
Handkerchiefs-Full size, white,
with tape borders. SC. usually.
3 cents each.
Golf Hos with plain or fancy
tops. These are the usual soc.
kind. 10 cents pair.
Colored Collars-In standing styles
and many patterns.
From 12Hc. to S cents each
Mems Vests-Of medium weight
Cashmere, in brown only. The
75c. kind. 4Sc. each.
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SOUTHPORT.
PERSONAL JoTTINas.

Walter Wheeler is home for few days
He has been in Washington drawing ties
for Walter Tomlinson OF Quaker Farms.
Mrs Lester u. Thompson was very
Mrs j. u. Stone, last Thursday.
Homer Atwood of Middlebury is at
york on bis land, purchased Of Austin
Hine, preparatory to erecting his stor-
see-house for grain.
Mrs Althea Atwood spent Thursday
and FRIDAY at al. e. Warmers.
Mr. and Mrs Charles b. Garlick and
daughter, Elsie, were guests at George
Garlick's, last Thursday.
Mrs L. 81. Buckingham was home over
Sunday.
Mrs Lydia Epson from Waterbury ID
Waiting Mrs M. s. Atwood.
Frank Strong came from New Haven
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New HavenCo
MIDDLEBURY.

TOWN AND PERSONAL JorTINGs.
Mrs Andrew Paulle has sold her farm
and is goirg to leave town.
Rev j. o. Munson left town, Monday,
to attend conference, which is to, be held
in Mount Vernon.
Mr. French has moved his family to
the Beach Wheeler farm in Oxford.
The teachers held a very interesting
meeting, March 30. The papers read by
the different teachers were exceedingly
interesting. These meetings are held
once month and if more parents would
avail themselves of the cordial invitation
to attend, they would be greatly bene-
fitted as well as entertained.
1.-The Congregational church ia being
painted. Doollttle & Sons are doing the
work.
Miss Emma Baldwin has visited friends
in Ansonia.
Harry Camp is spending his Easter at
home.
Frank Wheeler, who has been very ill,
is now convalescent.
Henry Smith has moved into the Buell.
place.
The schools closed, Thursday, for one
weeks vacation.
There was quite a display of ported
plants at the Methodist church, Easter
Sunday.
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7aatEgMNMALLEr@'
Great Glove


Our Public have shown t.
a marked manner thei- Apr
citation of the savings GU.
direct glove imp ration
make for them. A s,ead
stream Of delighted glove
buyers keeps us busy at our
glove counters.
Well repeat the story that
causes the rush. We order.
ed a large lot of French XII
Gloves from the best maker
in GrenobIe, France. We i'm
ported them direct to New
Haven, thus saving ; jobb RS
profits and cost OF handling
in New York. We can
therefore sell this high c!a,o
goods at $I.25 and $3.50 a
pair.
Another lot also ordered
direct, comes from HalDer-
stadt, Germany. They are
the best low-price glove W
know of. Importing them
direct makes it possible tor
us to sell them at 75c and 81
a pair.
These g owes are guaranteed
perfect hitting and perfectly
made in every respect.
They are in the newest
styles and all the leadIn .
colorings.