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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

The regular monthly meeting of the So
ciety of Washington Artists was held in
their gallery on Tuesday evening, with
President Miller in the chair. The regular
business Of the society was transacted. AMI
Miss Leslie Jackson was unanimously elect
ed to membership. Matters relating to the
coming exhibition were discussed, and the
latter part of the evening was devoted to
a general interchange Of ideas and a Bo-
hemian luncheon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

Mr. U. S. J. Dunbar has recently COM
pleted a sketch bust Of Edward Moran, the
veteran marine painter. The strong face
of the sitter has given the artist an op-
portunity for vigorous Interpretation. At
the base Of the short pedestal there Is sug-
gested breaking wave. Mr.. Dunbar is at
his best in his sketch heads and the pres
emf example is very successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

The board of managers of the Water
Color Club for the ensuing year. who we're
elected at the last meeting. are Mr. Will
liam Fuller Curtis, Mr.. Robert Coleman
Child and Mss Bertha Perrie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

Washington lost during the present week
an important working quantity in the de-
parture of Mr.. L. Hoist, who returns to his
London studio Mr.. Hoist and his wife have
been spending the winter here, where his
marine work has received deserved notice.
Several of his canvases are to be seen at
Veerhoff's The most finished is a study of
breaking waves. with CLASSY curves and
foaming crests, while beyond the distant
water stretches in a thin purple line to the
horizon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
THE SHERIFF DRUNK
So a Statement by Governor
Tyler Implies.
The Governor Again Poin's 10 Him as the One
Responsible For The Double Lynch
ing al Emporia.
(By The Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, March 26.-Governor
Tyler makes a statement tonight regard
ing his action in withdrawing the troops
from Emporia, where the double lynch
ing occurred Saturday morning.
After declaring that the criticism that
have been levelled against him is unjust.
giving some of the kilograms sent to him
by Major Cutchins. in charge of the
military, and citing the law, he says
among other things:
Major Cutchins had his opinion that
trouble would follow. / had my fears
and suspicious, but the civil authorities
differed with us, and they were the part
les responsible and their people the ones
directly affected: l sent telegram to
Major Cutchins, which it was intended
that he should show to the sheriff, and III
it l warned the sheriff that the sole re-
sponsiblity was on him. When l did this
| felt sure he would realize his RESPONSE
bility, and if he felt there was risk in
sending the troops away that he would
countermand his order, and that then
during the day | could send more troops.
How could l have foreseen that it was
all ruse to get the soldiers away? They
must have deceived the Judge, who, it
seemed to me, was faithfully trying to do
his duty. No, if under the circumstances
had declared martial law, and other
good lives had been sacrificed, l would
have been very much more criticised and
Justly, than for the course | pursued.
| had no intimation that the sheriff was
| intoxicated, or that he was other than
competent officer. Law and order, of
course, must be preserved, but it must
be done in an orderly and lawful manner" p"
The Governor contends that he acted
entirely within the law. and in conclu-
sion bestows the highest praise upon
| Major Cutchins and the men under him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
ANNEXATION BEFORE NEGRO CONTROL
A Political Meeting at Santiago Breaks Up in
Race Riot.
GBy The Associated Prcss.)

Santiago de Cuba March pa meet
ing convened by the various political fac
tions last evening with a view of effect
ing an agreement on candidates for the
approaching elections broke up in a
riot.
At a caucus lreld week ago a closely
drawn color line was developed but the
political aspirants had worked hard to
harmonic the warning factions.
There was an immense crowd in attend
ance, and the proceedings at the outset
were intensely patriotic. The speakers
repeatedly called attention to the reports
of distress in Porto Rico and exaggerated
the condition there under American ad-
ministration.
When the time came for nominating
candidates it became apparent that the
colored element was largely predominant
and would control the meeting. The
whites then became personal, and q fight
was started which the police had diff
Guilty in suppressing. Ultimately the
meeting broke up in disorder.
Today many white Cubans announce
their intention of organizing an annex
alton party. They say they would pre-
fer the Cuban flag. but they are not will
ing to submit to negro control.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
CHARGED WITH RAPING A MUTE.
Henry Sigman Committed to Jail Without Bail
at Roxboro.
Especial to News and observcr.>

Roxboro y. c.. March 26.-Henry Sig
man. white man, foreman of the Noel
factory. charged with rape upon Miss
Eta S. Brooks, a mute employed at the
factory, was tried before Squire Horner
of this place. and after hearing all the
evidence and argument in the case the
court sent Sigman over to the grand
jury committing him TO jail without bail
Miss Brooks, in her evidence said that
the crime was committed last August
She said that she went TO the factory
early one morning and found Sigman
there 1t was then that he committed
against her the crime, accomplishing his
desires by violence. He then said he
would kill her if she ever told. The girl
remained quiet until forced to speak by
her mother and the attending physician.
Sigman, it is said, denies bitterly the
story told by the girl. He claims that the
story cannot be true, if it was the eirl
would have spoken before. The conten-
tion of the State is that the girl, being
mute is not familiar with life in general
and when he said he would kill her if she
told of the crime she believed him and
was afraid to speak Of the matter
The case created considerable interest
and public sentiment is very much divid-
ed as to the matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
AND so PROTECT HIS LINE
General Methuen Appears to be Await
ing Transportation.
WHAT ARE THEY DOING FOR MAfEKING -?
A Lourenzo Marques Dispatch Says the Trans,
vaal Authorities Appear TO be Pecruiting
Rapidly. Volunteers Passing There
to Join the Beers.

London, March 27.-(4:15 A. M.-Tues-
day y.)-Military observers here and even
those in close affliation with the War Of
flee are considerably confused as to what
is being done for the succor of Mafeking.
Some five thousand or six thousand men
are engaged with Lord Methuen at War
renton and Fourteen Streams and now
another column is about leaving Kimber-
ley, if it has not already started for
Griquatown 100 miles westward. It's
ostensible purpose is to drive out the
Beers. The force is described as a
strong one" and the expedition as likely
TO attract much attention"
General French is reported from Bloem-
fontein Sunday as returning from Thaba
Nchu without apparently having headed
off Commandant oliver with his fifteen
guns and miles of baggage.
Boer horsemen are in contact with the
British outposts from Bggarsberg to
Warrenton.
General Buffers patrols had a sharp
skirmish Sunday at Wachsbank.
Lord Roberts infantry have now been
quiet for fourteen days and news of an
advance is hourly expected at the War
Office.
Messrs Wolmarans Fischer and Wes-
sells, the peace envoys from the Federal
forces. are due at Naples in a few days.
After visiting two or three European
capitals, they will go to New York by
way OF Antwerp. 1t is understood at The
Hague that they are invested with large
powers, and are prepared to agree 10 any
fhinp 1oOkino fO intervention.
The Times prints a statement from
Cape Town to the effect that the Beers,
after deducting heavy losses, are prob
ably unable now to put more than thirty
thousand men on the fighting line.
WILL LEAVE FOR GRIQUATOWN.
London, March 27.-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail telegraphing
Monday, March 26th, says
"a strong expedition will leave Kimber-
ley today, primarily for Griquatown. It's
movements are likely TO attract consider
able notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Leads al Carolina DsiiesmM@vvg and Crctf4ti0n
mere ephemeral sentiment, but was based
upon a proper demand for right and JUS

mere ephemeral sentiment, but was based
upon a proper demand for right and JUS
tice.
Senator Cullom spoke in conciliatory
manner, indicating personal leaning to-
wards the free trade sentiment, but ad-
vocated that an agreement should be
reached upon some basis which would
present a solid front Senator Quarles
made an impassioned appeal for the en-
actment of tariff law, saying that only
by this course could the best traditions OF
the Republican party be maintained. Both
resolutions were ultimately withdrawn,
Senator Wellington'5s in view of the
determined opposition of the free trade
element.
On Senator Chandler's motion the har-
mony committee was discharged from
further service. He referred to the fact
that some OF the leaders who are gem
orally appointed on compromise COM
mittees had not served upon this COM
mttee, and called attention to the fact
that the caucus had found it impossible
to agree upon any of the suggestions
made by the committee, and had failed
to reconcile the various elements of the
party.
Almost at the close Senator Lodge Of
fered resolution expressing the sense
of the caucus to be that there should be
no present effort to separate the Govern
mental and tariff features of the bill.
and that the discussion should continue
on the old lines for the present.
The caucus then adjourned sine die
without even vote on this resolution, as
a vote was held to be unnecessary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
FAST MAIL WRECKED.
One Man.KiIIed and Fifteen
People Injured.
1t Was on the Atlanta and West Point Road at
0ssanippa Creek, Due Probably to
Spreading Rails.
(By the Associated Press.)

West Point, Ga, March 26.-The fast
mail On the Atlanta and West Point,
which left Atlanta at $50 o'clock this
morning, was wrecked at Ossanippa
Creek, nine miles south of this place, at
10 o'clock this morning. One man was
killed and fifteen people injured, some of
them seriously.
The dead:
Reuben ]. Oslin, Atlanta, express mes
senger.
The injured:
W. B. Blount, baggage master, Atlanta,
nine ribs broken and injured internally;
f. E. Cox, mail agent, six ribs broken.
leg badly bruised; Jos. E. Johnson, At
lanta, travelling for Winston, N. c.,
house, three ribs broken; w. P. Campbell,
Montgomery Ala. six teeth knocked out,
scalp torn; Zach Martin, conductor, At
lanta, legs badly bruised; John McWaters,
engineer, Atlanta, bruised; Thomas C.
Mason, Atlanta, travelling man, legs
bruised and hurt about head; w. b.
Hagedorn, West Point, Ca, legs bruised
and forehead cut; Louis Mendensholson
West Point, bruised: G. l.. Word, Opelika,
bruised; A. f. Beasley, colored, mail
weigher, Atlanta, bruised and cut G. W.
Lee, colored, weigher Atlanta, bruised;
bruised; Nellie Brown, colored. Corona.
bruised; Nellies Brown, colored Corona
Ala, throat badly lacerated; child of Nell
lie Brown, colored, cut about head.
Physicians were at once summoned
from Montgomery and Opeika, and to-
gether with President George G. Smith
and other officials of the road, did all
that was possible for the comfort of the
injured The injured were brought here
and placed in bed at the hotels and at
o'clock tonight are reported to be doing
we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
GENERAL ROBERTS DELAY EXPLAINED.
Waits at Bloemfontein to Make His Line of
Communication Secure.
(By the Associated Press }

London March 26.--1(: 45 p. MI
The continued absence of aggressive
movement on the part of the British
is best explained in a dispatch from
BIoemfontein, dated Sunday, March
25th, and published in the second edi-
ton of the Times today. 1t says:
The conditions existing in the oc-
cupied territory render imperative the
somewhat prolonged halt at Bloem-
fontein. 1t is necessary that the effect
of the proclamation should have
time to make itself felt 1t is declared
that danger of annoyance to the line
of communication may be apprehend-
ed unless the territory behind the adj
vancing forces is rendered absolutely
secure. The accuracy of this view is
proved by the fact of the enemyS
breaking up into isolated groups, such
as that which attacked the Guards
officers Friday. The adjustment OF
financial and municipal matters in the
Free State is now chiefly occupying
the attention of the Governor and his
legal and financial advisers. The mil
itary regime is being conducted with
great SmoothneSS. but recent inveSt-
cations show that caution must be
exercised in dealing with persons APP
parently loyal"
This summary from headquarters is
probably an accurate explanation
of the frequent appearance and disap-
pearance of Beers and insurgents.
upon which the reports are so con-
f1icting and which so puzzle the Brit
ish military critics.
General Methuen appears to be
awaiting transportation, and with Col
onel Plumer's forces on half rations
there now seems little likelihood Of
the immediate relief of Mafeking.
though neither from this quarter nor
from Lord Roberts or General Butler
is there any direct news today.
The Government buildings at Cape
Town narrowly escaped destruction
by fire last night. The State papers
after being. much damaged, were re-
moved.
4 Lourepzo Maseues special SAYS
the Transvaal auI orities are evident
bers of Frend Dutch and Belgian
volunteers a%e constantly passing
through that place to join the Boer
forces.
DOERS RE-OCCUPY PAPKUEL
Barkly West, March ga commando
of 400 Beers has re-occupied Papkuel
forcing the rebels in the Herbert district
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
OFFICERS AND MEN INDICATED.
Result of the Inquiry Into the Wreck of the
Charleston.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 26.-ln accordance
with the naval regulations Admiral Wat
son convened a court of inquiry at Manila
to fix the responsibility for the loss of
the cruiser Charleston. The report of
that court was made public today at the
Navy Department and is a complete vim
dcation of the officers and men of the
Charleston from all of the aspersions that
have been passed upon them. including
one to the effect that they were intoXica-
ted when the ship struck
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
A Reception to Dewey.

St Augustine, Fla March 20 Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey have started in on q
series of public functions. Today they
attended a reception in their honor given
by Major J. c. Scantling at his residence
in St. Francis Barracks. salute of II
guns was fred. One thousand people
called during the half hour of the recep-
tiOn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
National Capital News.
Especial to News and Observer }

Washington. ID. c., March 26.-The
House Committee on Invalid Pensions to-
day formally reported the Senate bill
with an amendment to grant a pension
of forty dollars per month to Mrs. Kirk
land, widow of Rear Admiral Worden
The bill, as it passed the Senate. gave
Mrs Kirkland fifty dollars per month.
Former Representative Harry Skinner
was at the capitol today renewing old
acquaintances with the members.
Hon. j. w. Atwater. Congressman from
the Fourth district, made very strong
speech against imperialism in the House
today. At it's conclusion he was warm
ly congratulated by many Who crowded
forward to grasp his hand.
Mr.. Henry J. Hester has been appointed
postmaster al Hester's Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
BRITISH CRUISERS ORDERED TO TAKu
Powers Said to be Preparing For Concerted
Action. Missionary Reported Killed
(By the Associated Press.)

Shanghai, March 26.-The British
second-class cruiser Hermonie has
been ordered to proceed Immediately
to Taku. The country around Tien-
Tsin is greatly disturbed and, accord
ing to reports in circulation here. the
powers are making arrangements for
concerted action.
1t is further reported that Brit
ish missionary has been killed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Nation Reform Association.
(Special to News and Observer J

Charlotte, n. c., March 26.-During the
present week a three days conference will
be held here under the management OF
the National Reform Association and
the ministers and others of Charlotte
The Association will be represented by
Drs. II. H. George and McAllister, OF
Pittsburg, the latter being field Secre-
tary of the Association.
This movement has for it's object the
further recognition of Christianity and
Christ in the Constitution and also the
Christianizing of all departments of civil
government. DR.. George addressed a
mass meeting here Sunday afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
THE DoWAGER DISPATCHES CRUISERS
To Aid Her. Agents to Kill or Capture the
Reformers.
(By the Associated Press J

London, March 27-(Tuesday)-The
Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Mail
says:
The Empress Dowager has ordered the
Chinese cruisers Hal Tien and Hal Shou
to proceed to the Straits Settlement.
there to act in conjunction with the men
detailed to capture or assassinate Kang
Yu Wei, and the other reformers. She
believes their "a knot speed will enable
them to outstrip any British men of-war. -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Two 100000 Mills Projected.
CRy Me Associated Press. }

Columbia, S. c., March 26.-Two new
cotton mills were projected yesterday,
bringing the total capitalization for the
year within one hundred thousand of the
five million dollar mark. Each of these
mills is capitalized at one hundred thou
sands one located at Verdery. Green
wood county; the other at Liberty, Pick
ems county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
DEATH IN THE MILL
William Wade Thrown From
Shafting and Killed.
He Was Trying TO Put on Belt in the Card
ing Room of the Wayne Cotton
Especial to News and Observer.)

Goldsboro, n c., March 26.-William
F. Wade, the foreman of the carding de-
partment in the Wayne cotton mill here,
was instantly killed this afternoon by
being thrown from a shafting while try
ing to put on belt. His head and arms
were fearfully mashed.
Mr.. Wade came here from Hope Mills
He leaves wife and several children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
LAURINBURGs THIRD COTTON MILL.
1t Was Organized Yesterday With Capital
of $500
Especial to News and observcr.)

Laurinburg, n. c. March 26.-Laurin-
burg organized her third cotton mill to-
day, with capital of one hundred and
thirt thousand dollars. T. C. McEachern
was elected president and T. j. Gill, W.
H. McBryde, w. l.. Fields, T. G. Nc
Eachern. J. o. McRae, r. r. Covington and
Hector Mclean are the directors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Declares 20 Per Cent Dividend.

(By The Associated Press)
Washington, March 26-The Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency has declared 90 per
cent. dividends in favor of the Merchants
National Bank of Jacksonville, Fla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
MARSHALL TALKS TO GRIGGs.

Captain Robert Noaks for whom it
is reported a warrant has been issued
charging completely in the Goebel assas-
sination, writes the Campus of Corbin,
Ky, that he is at Norton, Va. attending
his duties as conductor, and ready to be
arrested whenever proper officers come
after him with warrant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Cashier Absconds and Bank Closes.
lv The Associated Press.

Rutland, VT, March 26.-The Merchants
National Bank of Rutland, closed its
doors today and the cashier, Charles w
Mussey is under arrest charged with the
misrepresentation of the funds of the
bank. He had left the State and was ar
rested "a Albany, n. Y. 1t is announced
his shortage amounts to $145, coo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27

The New York Tribune will say today
that the control of the Norfolk and West
ern railway has passed into the hands of
the Pennsylvania railway. The Tribune
is able to say this on the authority of
one of the most influential men IN the
corporation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
The Plague in New South Wales.
Rv the Associated Press.

TBy tHe NosOCIattU TTVsS.J
Sydney, n. s.. March 26.-The number
of bubonic plague cases officially report
ed has reached &C. There have been 13
deaths from the disease.
Eight thousand persons have been in
nOculated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
FRENCH AT BLOEMFONTEIN.

Boemfonten. March 25.-(Sunday.)- -
General French has returned from Tha-
banchu having failed to engage the Beers.
who are trekking northward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27

kid" Mccoy and Tom Sharkey, through
their representatives. have signed arti-
ces of agreement calling for twenty
five round fight on June 25th at Coney
Island fer sixty-five per cent OF the gross
receipts. The fight is scheduled to take
place before the Seaside Sporting Club at
Coney Island.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27
Death of Cardinal Mazzella.
Bv The Associated Press.

hUHp, MdTCH AU-OdTUIHdI VdIIIIIU
Mazzella. Bishop of Palestrina, and Pre-
feet of the Congregation of Sacred Rites,
is dead
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-27

DOERS RE-OCCUPY PAPKUEL.
Barkly West. March ga commando
of 400 Beers has re-occupied Papkuel
forcing the rebels in the Herbert district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
NEW JERSEY TOMATO CROP.
The Packing Season IL ON and Their
In q Fine Supply.

The Packing Season il ON and There
In q Fine supply.
THE tomato packing season commences
this week In southern New Jersey, where
the vegetable is abundant and exceptionally
fine in quality this year." said the proprie-
tor Of a big canning factory in Salem
county. N. j.. to the writer yesterday I'm
1899 the tomato crop Of Salem and. Cum
berland counties amounted to about $50 600
bushels. This year 1t Is estimated the
product will be larger by some $4,000
bushels as. aside from the favorable condi-
ton Of the weather during the present sum-
mer for growing tomatoes, the acreage In
the two counties this season Is Is per cent
greater than that Of last year, when the
crop was only an average one.
When tomatoes are so plentiful. as they
are just now In south Jersey the vegetable
is generally not worth more than 10 or IL
cents a busheI to the packer But this
summer, owing to an unusually short SUM-
ply OF peas and string beans, there Is an
increased demand for tomatoes for can
ming purposes. and the farmers are recely-
ing from the packers from Is to 20 cents q
bushel, at which prices there is a fair mar
gin OF profit for the grower.
There are thirty-three packing houses
In Salem county and fourteen in Cumber-
land county. These forty-seven concerns
pack about 10 per cent Of the entire output
OF canned tomatoes In the United States
In good season, such as the present one
promises to be. the combined pack Of to-
amounts to $4,000 900 cans. The averaae
annual output Of canned tomatoes in the
126. 900 cans"