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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01

which were hosting vast loads Of
trunks and boxes from the pier below.
at is only a basket of fruit I Or
dered Lucy to get for me-" said Mrs.
Goddard, her face suddenly changing.
ST always find that it is difficult to
get just the right kind of fruit one
wants on board, no matter how good
the supply isl
"But,'' said the major, bending down
and removing the cover, ''they must
have made some mistake This bas-
ket does not contain fruit. There GER
tainly are cans of meats, sardines,
pate de foies gras and rolls of boned
turkey. They have sent you the
wrong basket"
Mrs. Goddard laughed uneasily.
"Well, I may as well acknowledge
that it is something to eat. [ did
| not want you to know that [ could
have such a ravenous appetite after
parting with you; but the truth is,
| the sea air keeps me hungry all the
time, I want to eat at night when
| it doesn't look respectable to make
demands on the ships larder. Now,
come out on deck. It is stuffy in here.
| The air will not be stirring till we
get out of the harbor."
Not fully satisfied with her Hurried
explanation, he followed her out on
ject as unworthy of comment at such
an important moment. They strolled
along the deck, now holding so or 60
passengers, most Of whom, with seri-
Gus eyes, were regarding the crowd
assembled below. At last the gong
which was the signal for those who
were not to sail TO go ashore-was
sounded, and Goddard grew actually
white as he clutched his wife's hand
"Are you seasick?" she TESTED.
"You know how this parting is kill
| ing me-" he answered.
"Our meeting soon or-never de-
ponds on you," was her quiet, firm re-
ply.
81 fondly hope you will find some
other way" he said, in despair.
'You need not count on that, dear,
she said. "Now kiss me and CO."
AS he went down the gang plank he
| had to hold to the railing TO be sure
of his foothold. Reaching the pier, he
stood in the ranks along the waters
edge, his eyes glued to single face
on the deck of the ship, which was be-
ginning to move. An old woman near
him, who was waving a farewell tc
her daughter, was sobbing aloud; he
felt like crying, too, and but for the
smiling countenance he adored he
might have done so. He was the last
to leave the pier. When the Cleopatra
had vanished from sight he started
homeward. The difference between
his condition and that of his wife was
that she felt as if she were just en-.
tering a state Of freedom, while he
had sold himself into bondage, OF
body and soul.
It was five o'clock in the afternoon
when he reached Lyndhurst. He
heard Blanche singing as she sat al
the piano in the drawing-room, anc
when he went in he saw Miss Dear
and Talley standing near her. They
all came towards him.
''We have been waiting tea for you
Maj. Goddard" said Miss Dean, giving
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01
The Tables Turn ed.

Jester-A burglar broke into our
house last night; he had the ne We to
wake me up to find out where I kept
my pocketboo1.
Jimson-Did you shoot him?
''Shoot him! Man, you must be
crazy! Mo- paid him literally to
keep him from shooting he" Ohio
State Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01

U'It appears that the statement
that the Cuban constitutional con-
vention declared against the Platt
proposition is not true, subsequent
action indicating a purpose to consult
the president in regard to the mat
ter This action indicates that the
majority of the convention is more
discreet than some of the American
patriots who would cause the Cubans
to believe that greater independence
than any state in the United States
enjoys is not good enough for Cuba.
The residents of Cuba who have bust
ness or industrial interests are anX-
ious for such close relations with the
United States as will insure quiet and
security.-Indianapolis journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01
Woman.

Woman is complication of con-
tradictions.-Chicago Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01
WE ARE TEE LEADERS.
Extraordinary Commercial Triumphs
Won by Republican Policy
and Statesmanship,

No man could. a generation ago,
have foreseen the extra ordinary tri-
umphs to-day achieved by America
i'll the world of commerce. We stand
now first aamong the nations in the
value of exports. Twenty-Five years
ago, in the output of domestic prod
ucts, Great Britain stood first, with
1857, OOO,O 900, followed by France,
with STAT, 00O,000; Germany, with
S6O7 ,OOO,o OO and the United States,
with $497, 0OO,OO0
The standing of these nations, in
1900, is as follows: The United States,
land, 81 AIS, 100000; Germany, $1,05O,-
OOO, 1000; France, S7S7, 10000. 1t is
thus seen that the United States,
which, genera ton ago, was fourth,
is now first among exporting coun-
tries, Great Britain becomes second;
France, from second place, falls to
the fourth, and Germany remains
third The gains Of the four nations
are 1872 per cent. for the United
States, "a per cent. for Great Britain
and Ireland, 70 per cent. Tor Germany
and 7 per cent. for France. No other
nation comes anywhere near France
as an exporter.
In 25 years we have tripled the
value of our animal expectations.
This splendid transformation is due
to republican policy and statesman
ship, which even under temporary de-
feat has ever remained faithful to
American principles and purposes.
In it's tariff and monetary measures,
republican craftsmanship has consult
ed the best interests of our people.
Tt has given us sound money and
built up every industry in the land.
We have to-day the best financial
system on earth, the highest measure
of prosperity, the soundest credit
and brightest future before any coun.
try in the world.-Cincinnat CONNER
cial Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-01

the other
why, what do you mean?" he
gasped. Madam, there are no dead
bodies here
Mrs. Goddard fared up and gave
him her eyes steadily.
"My husband has instructed you to
deceive me, too,' she cried "Lucy
said you would agree with her. You
are all in the plot to worry me-to kill
me-
She rose suddenly and dropped her
rug at her feet.
81 am going to my stateroom and
try to sleep, but what does closing my
eyes amount to? I can see them just
the same
The captain was on his feet almost
as soon as she was and he walked
with her to the door of her room.
Then, with face much disturbed, he
came back to Mrs. Nolan. He put his
finger on his brow Significantly
Something is wrong with her." he
said, in the peremptory tone of a SUI
perior to one beneath him; what is
it ?"
''It is not at all serious, SIR STAN
mered Mrs. Nolan. "She doesn't talk
that way often"
did you know her mind was-was so
when you left America with her?''
''She told me she had strange feelings
metimes-delusicn but that the
ocean always cured her"
docs her family know of her condi-
tion?"
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
Health Report.

Health Officer Sales report of the
sanitary condition of the city for Febru-
ary shows the following facts:
Deaths during February 36-White IS.
negro q. Proportion of deaths to popu-
lation. white. in 1888; colored. / i'll 422.
For all coIors 555.
Births, 26--White 13, negro 13. Rate
per thousand, white 1876. colored, 25.S.
Rate for all colors 1S.
Temporary annual rate per 1000, white
16.3, negro, 2S
Causes of Deaths-Apoplexy ]. Puer-
pera state 2, heart disease /. broneghitls
and Bright disease /, Neuralgia l, con-
sumption 2, lagrippe 4. hemorrhage l.
tubercular enteratis /. lack of nutriment
/. debility 1, glandular swelling j. old age
2, meningitis 1, brain umor ]. pneumonia
S. exhaustion and heart failure /, uremia
/. erysipelas /. unknown q
Locality of Deaths-First Ward 8, Sec
ond Ward 6. Third Ward 8, Fourth
Ward Is.
Under years, s. Over 20 years 8
Juda Miliken 90, colored.
The funerals were as follows: OalSwood
| 2, City Cemetery 8, Mt Hope, colored
IA. Elsewhere IL.
Social relation: Married IL. single 3
children s, widower 3. widows Z.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
UNDER BRYANS EYES
Views on Various Matters of
Public Interest.
Why Railroads Opposed The Big Canal. Con-
soIdatio' Of Capital. Railroads and
the Nebraska Sena o-ship,
CBy the Associated rress.l }

New York, March 9.-William j. Bryan
arrived unheraded at the Hoffman House
today, and nobody had called on him be-
fore noon except his friend Or. John II.
Gardner and a reporter. Mr. Bryan said
he had come here on business for his
paper and that he would deliver no
speeches and attend no public dinners.
He had not word TO say about free
silver or paramount" issues.
Mr.. Bryan was questioned about various
matters of public interest Here are
some of his replies:
"It looks as if the Nicaraguan Canal
project had fallen through. The trans
continental railroads and the Mckinley
administration are responsible The
railroads were afraid that if the water
was used for the canal there would not be
enough left for their stocks
'If the Republican party makes no
more progress in the next four years
than it made in the last four it will
soon reach its finish
This big steel combine is but another
illustration of the trusts we fought in
the last campaign. The tendency is to-
ward still further and larger consolida-
tions of capital"
"Tho deadlock in the Nebraska Legis-
lature. oh, yes. that is easily explained.
You see there are only two Senatorships
at the disposal of the State and there
are more than two railroads. Each rail
road can't have Senator, therefore
trouble"
When questioned about the Populist
situation, Mr.. Bryan begged to be excused.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
Barrett Thomson
ARCHITECTS!
MORTGAGE s,LP.

BY virtue of authority conferred in q
mortgage executed the 18th day of Octo-
ber, 1886, by J. G. Jones and wife, re-
corded in book No. "a at page 39 in the
Register of Deeds office of Wake county.
N. c., we will on Saturday, the 9th day
of March. 1901. at II O'Clock rn., at the
court house door in the CITY o. RaleiRh
expose for sale and sell To the highest
bidder for cash that valuable ana well
timbered tract of land lying and sltuated
at the intersections OF the Holly springs
and old Smithlield roads on the waters Oh
Camp branch in Swift Greek township,
Wake county. N. c.. containing 1S6 acres
more or less. bounded on the north by thH
lands of W. p. Powell. on the east by
the lands Of I. J. Wood, on the south by
the lands OF w II. Utley, j, W. Jones
and George Sauls and on the west by tie
lands of Isham Jefreys. formerly known
as the Anderson Taylor land" and better
known later as the Beverly X S. Jones
land. This is the best site for a store
and cotton gin anywhere In that part Of
the county. For further description of
said land see said mortgage.
PEELE & MAYNARD.
Attorneys for mortgages,
This February 6tbs 1901.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12


such bottles, cans. kegs. barrels ana
crates as are not sold but simply useu
as instruments for delivery or the goous.
This act applies only to the counties oi
h1ecklenburg, New Hanover and Gran
Vile.
kct to incorporate the Board OF Trace
OF AsheVile
Act to incororate the Durham ana
Raleigh Electric Railway Company.
Act TO incorporate the West AsheVlle
Cemetery Association.
Act to allow Owens precinct. in Ruth
erford county, TO elect a magistrate ana
constable.
Act to amend section 1881 of The Cooe
in regard to laborers' liens, making
married woman liable for improvements
made on her property
Act to repeal chapter 491, Laws OF
1898, and chapter 166, Laws of 1885, relat-
ing to stock law in Edgecombe county
Act establishing dispensary at Farm
Vile, Pitt county.
Act to cure certain defects in certain
grants heretofore issued by the Secretary
Of State. This bill makes valid grants
to which the Secretary's name has been
affixed by his clerk.
Act relating TO the colored orphan asy-
lum at Oxford.
Act to repeal chapter Al. Laws of 1898,
a mining law in Mcdowell county.
Act appointing hay and grain inspec-
tor for Wilson county
Act amending section I, chapter 453'
Laws of 1897. extend time from years
to Is. This is game law for Graham
and Clay counties
Act TO regulate the manufacture and
sale of liquor in Clayton township, john
ston county.
The Senate amendment to the Whining
ton charter was concurred in. The Sen
ate amendments in the Hoey Chicken
Biz were not concurred in and Messrs.
Watts, Shannonhouse and Hoey were ap-
pointed conference committee.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
THEY WILL RE-BID
The State Printing Not Given
Out.
New Bids 10 Have Definite Specifications Fer
Every Kind of Work, and May be For
Part or All.

The State Printing Commission met
Yesterday afternoon at the Governor S
office to consider the matter of giving
out the State printing for the next two
years.
They rejected all the bids that had been
placed before them, and decided to re-
advertise for new bids.
The new bids will be different from
tho bids rejected in that they shall have
definite specifications for every kind of
work: and the bids are to be for all or
part Of the work.
A subcommittee was appointed to give
out tho bids. This subcommittee con-
sists of the following members. Labor
Commissioner II. b. Warner, Attorney
General r. D. Gilmer, Auditor B. f. Dix
on and Superintendent Toon.
Attorneys we're present yesterday rep
rcsenting the rival bidders as follows:
Col. Hinsdale for Nash Brothers, Judge
Womaca for Edwards and Broughton ano
UzzeII. w. j. Peele for the Capital Print
ing Company and Mr.. c. c. Daniels for P
ID. Gold.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
CAPITAL STOCK INCREASED.
The Wells Whitehead Tobacco Co. To Put in
New Light System.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilson, N. c., March 9.-The Wells
Whitehead Tobacco Company has COM
pleted arrangements for increasing their
capital stock to 100000. This entire,
amount has been paid in. Richmond cap
ital is largely invested in the Company
Manager James of the Wilson and
Carolina Telephone Company has applied
for patent switchboard. He is having
one made, and will have it installed in
his central office here.
The Wilson Chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy held it's regular meet
ing in the armorv of the Wilson Light
Infantry on Friday. Steps were taken to
raise sufficient funds to have the Con-
federate monument in the cemetery here
completed.
Arrangements have been completed
with Northern concern to have a new
engine placed in the light plant. The
arc light plant in use here now has
proved inadequate. The city authorities
have decided to take out the entire sys-
tenn and put in a new one. circuit of
30 arc lights will be installed as soon as
the machinery for handling the same can
be placed.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
70 PRESERVE PUBLIC DocUMrNrs.
Move the Old Arsenal to the siate Lot and
Store Records in It.

Judge Graham for the Committee on
Propositions and Grievances, reported to
the House yesterday on the communca-
lion from the Secretary of State regard
ing the preservation of public documents
as follows:
'0The committee having carefully in
vestigated the facts stated in the within
communication report that we find them
to be true, and that the necessity for
tion of the books and records of the State
is urgent Particularly is this true of
those stored in the basement of the SUI
preme court building, which are rapidly
going to decay. We appreciate the dearth
of money in the treasury, but our opinion
Is that it is false economy to longer neg
lect making adequate arrangement for the
care of the property of the State. We
would call your attention to the old ar
senal in the Southwest corner of the
capital grounds, which has long been an
eyesore to the public, as it destroys the
beauty of that portion of the park. We
find it is in an excellent state of Dreser-
vaticn. and we recommend that it be
moved across to the lot owned by the
State and that it be placed on the back
part of said lot. so as not to interfere
with the future erection of suitable
structure for public office and records
on said lot. The removal could be af-
fected at a cost not exceeding $500, and
would afford sufficient storage room fol
hot IN ba ifl1mpdi a &
ldanger. We recommend that this matter
be attended to by those in charge of the
Public Buildings and Grounds.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
SESSION AT AN END.
The Sixty Days Allotted the Legislature Ex
nired Yesterday.

The sixty days allotted each regular
biennial session of the General Assem-
bly, of North Carolinas in the Contitu-
ton expired yesterday.
The Legislators may remain in session
as much longer as they please but they
can draw no pay. "iooS
Much important legislation is still un-
finished and 76 of the Democratic mem
bers have pledged themselves to re-
main here until their work Is COM
plete.
None of the appropriations have been
made.
The new election law has not even
been introduced.
The Machinery Act and several other
important public measures are still on
the calendar.
Then there is a large number of local
bills that members are anxious TO have
enacted into laws at this session.
These things can only be done by
members remaining here two or three
days longer. Most of them realize this
Iand, like the patriotic ,tnen that they are,
have pledged themselves to sacrifice
time and money in, The discharge Of the
public service.
The following paper was yesterday
circulated in the House by Mr.. Win
ston. of BERTHE. 1t was submitted to
every Democratic member and IS of
them signed it as follows:
We, the undersigned members of the
House, recognizing the importance of
doing SO, and the public interests in
volved, agree to remain in Raleigh in
the performance of our duty until all
public business before the General AS
, sembly has been disposed Of the bills
enrolled and ratified:
III. G.. Connor A. w. Graham, ]. F.
Spainhour, S. NJ Gattis w. r. Allen,
{ Clyde r. Hoey, W. B. Gather F. NJ
Shannonhouse, w. L. Ardrey, c. H
Duls. r. N. Simms b. b. Nicholson
l.. l.. Smith, S. G. Daniels, A. d. Watts
} Locke Craig. M ]. Willard, L. Long,
j. S. Mann, r. Ii. Zachary, Chas. Ross
Il. e. Beddingfeld. j. b. Whitaker, Jr.
w. p. White, Robert N. Page. j. d. Nc
Iver. H.W. Stubbs, ]. NJ Morgan, w. w
Carraway. Frank Thompson, r. L.
Wright 6. B. Patterson, L. r. Mae
lðan, w. S. Wilson. A. A. Il. Seawell
w. B. Daniel. Thos. w. Blount. Wescott
Robson, Geo. Rountree. A. J. Little. r.
G. Russell, F. L. Carr. T. l.. Whitaker
w. H. Galloway. Jr., FL. Mclean. E. f
McCulloch, w. j. Nichols H. L. Greene
Alex. FL. White O. f. Mason, w. H. P.
Jenkins, T.. l.. Daughtridge, w. A. Stew
art, Geo. e. Hood, T. p Nash. w. F.
Parker, r. II. Hayes. c. w. Richardson
B. f. Shelton. j. r. Garrett, j. H. Lane
J.. d. Robinson. M. +. Blalocl1. T. H.
Barnhill, j. p. Pearson, l.. J. Lawrence,
nj. f. Morphew, l.. II. Rothrock, Geo.
Dees, S. M. Beasley. j. c. Fields. j. r.
Bannerman, j. c. Curtis. c. f. Ellen, j,
F. Reinhardt w. F. Mauney, Francis
u. Winston.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
y ; -,sas s-.- -.
S|LAS MART|NDALE
HAS BEEN LYNCHED
The Moore County Rapist
Pays the Penalty.
HANGED IN CARTHAGE
he Assaulted q School Teacher in
Moore County in January.
he HAD A BAD CHARACTER
HANGED IN CARTHAGE
He HAD A BAD CHARACTER
He Was In jail Here Several Weeks For Saft
Keeping. He Denied His Guilt to
a News and Observer
Reporter.

Silas Martindale. a white man was TAX
en- from Jail at Carthage last Thursday
night by mob and lynched. He was
hanged to tree on one of the principal
streets of the town, and his body was not
cut down until next day.
Martindale was charged with the rape
OF Mrs. Brewer, school teacher, in Rit-
tcr's township, Moore county. The deed
was committed on the 10th of last jan
uary. Martindale was arrested and plac-
ed in Jail at Carthage. 1t became known
that mob was being formed to lynch
him, and Sheriff Jones, accompanied by
an armed guard of 10 men brought him
10 Raleigh for safe keeping. He re-
mained here about month and was
taken back to Carthage, it appearing that
the purpose of lynching him had died out.
But on last Thursday night, Sheriff Jones
being in Sanford collecting taxes, the mob
formed again and the lynching resulted.
1t Is not thought any effort will be made
TO prosecute the lynchers.
Martindale's victim, a Mrs. Brewer,
who was teaching school in Moore coun-
ty. The deed was committed about
o'clock in the morning while Mrs. Brew
er was on her way to school, Martindale
having ascertained from some of the
pupils that Mrs. Brewer would shortly
pass, going to school. which was about
2Is miles from her home. Martindale
was arrested the same day and identified
most positively by Mrs. Brewer.
While he was in jail here, he was in
terviewed by a News and Observer re-
porter. He strenuously denied his guilt
He seemed to be about 25 years old. and
was heavy and sullen in appearance.
After the preliminary trial was held
before a justice of the peace Martindale
asked that he be permitted to retire tt
a room and hold private conversation
with his wife, HIS request was granted
but some one who had been secfeted in
the room heard him ask her to go on the
stand and state that he was at home al
the time the deed was committed. She
refused to do so saying that she couldn't
swear to a lie.
The fact has developed that he seduced
his wife's fourteen year old sister, who
dying in child birth revealed the pater-
nifty of her child and stated that Mar
tindale had threatened to kill her, i
she ever. implicated him.
There is no blame attached to Sheriff
Jones in the matter, as he took especia
precautions for the prisoners safety.
Public sentiment was very much against
Martindale, but the lynching is regret
ted especially on account of the fact thai
his guilt was so evident that he would
in all human probability have been hang
ed, had the case come to trial. 1t was
set for April court. Mr.. w. C. Douglas
of this city was Martindale's attorney.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
DIR. KIRBY's SUCCESSOR.
The Directors of the Hospital To Meet Next
Tuesday.

There will be meeting next Tuesday
morning of the directors of the Central
Hospital to elect successor to DR.. Kirby
as superintendent. There are six more
applicants for the position. The direc-
tors are: j. D.. Biggs, Williamson, pres
ident of the board; ]. d. Broadfoot, OF
Fayetteville; j. G. Kenan. Kenansville;
Geo. B. Curtis. Enfield j. G. Bellamy,
Whitakers; r. w. Barns, Wilson; Dr. Jas.
Mckee, chairman of the executive COM
mittee, Raleigh; w. B. Fort, Pikeville,
and DR.. r. H. Stancil, Margarettsville.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
New Election Law Discussed Question Of Two
or -Four Judges.

At joint Democratic caucus last nlsn'
the new election law was discussed IN us
various bearings. The work OF draitlng
this law is now nearing compietion' anu
all the indications are that IN It's perfect
ed form it will operate to give the state
elections that will be absolutely Ialr TO
all parties. All the speeches maze iast
night had the ring OF FAIRNESS ABOUT
them.
On the question as to whetner there
should be two or four judges OF electlon'
the caucus was about equally oivloeo on
this matter, and no decisive action was
taken one way or the other.
The news & observer., 1901-03-12
Tie El Vale Launched.
CBy the Associated Press. J

Newport, News, Va, March 9-The new
steamship Gl Vale, the ninth of the
fast coastwise freighters built at the
Newport News Ship yard for the Morgan
Orleans, was launched today shortly after
| o'clock, large crowd of people, in ad-
dition to the yard force witnessing the
ovent. The shipyard force of seven thou
sand men were permitted to quit work
from II to HAS o'clock to see the launch
ing. Miss Maude Converse, daughter of
Captain George A. Converse, U. s. N,
was sponsor for FL Vale.
The dimensions of FL Vale follow:
Length over all 4O6 feet; breadth 49,;
depth, moulded to awning deck 50 feet 8
inches; gross tonnage. 1866 tons; net tom
mage, 1906 tons