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Evening star., 1901-06-13
REPAIRING THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.
Work Has Been Hindered by Rains
and Frenhets.

The work of repairing the Aqueduct
bridge across the Potomac has been much
hindered of late by rains and freshets. Con-
tinusd but unsuccessful efforts were re-
Gently made by the contractors to raise In
one mass the portion of the crib at pier No.
4 still buried in the mud. They were
finally compelled to resort to the slow
methods of lifting out the timbers one by
one with steam derrick boat. Chains were
attached to the timbers by a diver. Col.
Allen. Corps of Engineers, who has super
vision of this work. reports that the tenn
porary repairs to the other defective piers
Of the bridge have been completed, with
Hne exception of placing protective riprap
in front of the recently filled cavities.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 13.-Flour dull unchanged:
receipts, 3775 barrels; exports 3e7 barre.s.
Wheat steadier; spot, 75l2a75E; the month, 75a
2 red. 72a72h; receipts. 42.035 bushels: exports.
24.OOO bushels: southern by sample. 70a16L do. on
grade, 7311aI6la Corn steady at decline; spot and
the month, 4iIsa44n; July. 4issa441s; August ~
steamer mixed, 431sa43h; receipts, 16l .s99 bush
els southern white corn, 47a4s; do yellow 46a ~.
Oats steady; No. white, 331ea3i; No. mixed. -
a32a; receipts. Is, $50 bushels. Rye nominal: No:
nearby, 56a57; No. western SIS; receipts, .6S4
bushels. Hay steady; No. 1 Timothy, s16as1650.
Grain freghts quieti rates steady: steam to Lveg-
pool, per bushel, I'd. June; Cork for orders, per
quarter, Is. Sd. June and July. Butter firm; fancy
imitation l5a1s; fancy creamery. l9a2o; fancy la
ale, loaie; store packed l2als. Eggs nrLn, 9 un.
large, 8; medium. sla; small. 10. Sugar firm, un-
changed; fine and coarse granulated, 5.65.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
THE FUTURE OF CUBA
New Republic May Be an Accom-
plished Fact by Christmas,
EVACUATION BY The AMERICANS
Electoral Act to Be Adopted by
Havana Convention.
DATE OF FIRST ELECTION

The news of the adoption of the Platt
amendment by the Cuban constitutional
convention was received with genuine
qualification here. The administration Off
Gals all along have felt confident that it's
ratification would be accomplished when
the Cubans realized that this government
was firm in it's attitude regarding the
amendment. and that it's acceptance was
necessary before the United States would
consent to withdraw its supervision from
the island. Now that the Cubans have
demonstrated their belief in the good faith
of the United States it Is expected that a
fairly speedy evacuation of the island will
follow. contingent only upon the establish
ment of a stable government in the island
The officials of the War Department pre-
dict that the organization of the republic
OF Cuba will be an accomplished fact py
next Christmas.
The Electoral Bill.
The pext step in order, now that the
Platt amendment has been accepted by the
constitutional convention is for that body
to take up and pass an electoral bill
which will provide for the election of all
the officers necessary to set up an indie
pendent government in Cuba 1t Is said
here that such a bill is already framed
and is ready for submission to the con-
vention at any moment. There is good
reason for the belief that Secretary Root
has this bill. and has approved of
its provisions. If, indeed, he has not ac-
tually had considerable to do with it's con-
struction. 1t is thought that the conven-
ton can dispose of this measure in week
or two. and by so doing complete the labors
of the body
The electoral act must be published, and,
II Is said here, under the terms of the mill
tary order converting the constitutional
convention and of the terms of the conven-
ton itself. a period of ninety days must be
allowed for publication before the neces-
sary elections can be had. This will place
the elections at the earliest possible mo-
ment at a date somewhere in the latter
part of September or in early October. So
that 1t will be possible in the period be-
tween that date and Christmas to inaugu-
rate the new officers and set up a govern
ment.
Presence of Our Troops.
1t may be necessary. and probably will
be. to maintain some United States troops
in Cuba after that date, and until the Gu
bans have had time themselves to set up a
Cuban military force or gendermerie, but
the length of this stay will depend to a
certain extent. upon the wishes of the Gu
bans themselves. 1t is assumed at the
War Department that they will not be in
haste to have the United States troops
leave the island, in that case it would
be practically unprotected and will want
time to organize force of their own. Con-
tracts Were made last winter for the sup
ply of the United States troops in Cuba
with necessaries for a period Of one year
and 1t is likely that these contracts will
be carried out to the end.
Until civil officers are elected and sworn
in the government of the island will con-
tinue under Gen Wood as military gov
srnOr.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Death of Consul McEIratb.

Mr. Percy McElrath. who died suddenly
TUESDAY at Colorado Springs, was the
United States consul at Turin. Italy He
had been in falling health and obtained a
leave OF absence Of sixty days in order to
return to the United States In search Of
relief The Department of State has sent
message Of coincidence by telegraph to
Mrs. hcElrath. who accompanied her hus-
band To Colorado The deceased consul
was appointed TO Turin from New York
OF which state he was a native in 1897
The affairs of the consulate will be looked
after temporarily by Hugh Pizotti. the
vice consul
Evening star., 1901-06-13

The Department Of State has received a
note from the Belgian legation in this city.
requesting the participation by the govern
ment and the people of the United States
In the international exposition Of hygiene,
maritime security and fishery to be held at
Ostende, Belgium, during August and Sep
tember next. An international congress
will be organized In connection with the
exposition for the discussion Of questions
Of maritime hygiene and martins and
colonial security. The object of the exposi-
tion Is to make known the measures adopt-
ed by different governments for the orRani-
battiefields and IN cases of Ereat catas-
trophss on sea or land-as the use and
working OF life-saving apparatus. etc.
Evening star., 1901-06-13

The Venezuelan charge, Senor Pulido
was among the callers at the State Depart
ment today. The last official mail he re-
ceived from Venezuela contained allu-
sion to the subject which have been in con-
troversy Of late. Rather a favorable Inn
preston has been created by an article ap-
pearing in Venezuelan papers from the pen
of the United States minister, Mr.. Loomis
paying a glowing tribute to the resources
of Venezuela and her commercial outlook
Only incidental reference Is made to the as
phalt trouble. Concerning the recent visit
of the United States vessel MayfoWer. to-
Venezuelan ports Mr.. Pulido said he at
tached no significance to the incident,
Evening star., 1901-06-13
TOPICS OF NATIONAL IMPORT.
Discussed at Southern Industrial Con
yentiOn Today.

ventiOn Today.
PHILADELPHIA, June 13.-Topics of
national interest were discussed at the
third days session of the southern indus
trial convention. One Of the most i'm
portant of these was THE Nicaraguan
canal; why has 1T not been buiIt?'' and
during the debate on this question many
strong arguments were advanced in favor
of the speedy construction Of the water
way. The discussion on "The Mississippi
river and tributaries" was participated in
by specially appointed speakers from New
Orleans, Memphis, Shreveport, ST. Louis,
Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Louis
Vile, Cincinnati Wheeling and Pittsburg.
provided for" another important subject,
was also discussed Realizing the i'm
portance of the topics most of the dele
gates were early in their seats, and though
the weather was uncomfortably warm
there was no lack of interest in the pro-
ceedtngS.
Minister WI on Markets.
horticultural Hall was crowded last night
when Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minis
ter, arose to address the convention on
American Trade with the Orient" Min
lister WI was given 1attering reception
and his speech was frequently interrupted
by rounds Of applause. He said in part:
Inc world today Is pervaded with a
spirit of commercialism. The cry now
everywhere Is commercial expansion. This
Is very good. / am very glad to hear it.
1t Is far better than territorial expansion,
Ihis latter expansion in many cases works
hardship and does injustice In making
this comparison do not mean to refer to
any nation or to any individual; I am
speaking In a general way Trade and
commerce Is good for us all; 1t benefits you
and benefits US; 1t Is mutual ADVANTAGE.
China Is one Of those nations which con-
sumo more than they can produce So in
many things we have turned to the for
eigner for goods that we needed. Thus
you see, China is the great market for
your people. We consume many things
that We do not make"
Continuing. Minister WI said China's i'm
ports of American cotton were Increasing
every year. He said it had been argued
that China was economical and would not
purchase many American manufactures.
especially those termed luxuries. Human
nature. he said, is never satisfied, and the
Chinese; will buy many things when they
come to know the use Of them. Com
meree; s9fd Minister WI, makes friends.
cements friendship and maintains peace.
Therefore by extending your commerce you
the Eorldi"a N
Evening star., 1901-06-13

The recent brevetting of Capt. Hall for
gallant conduct during the siege Of Pekin,
where he was temporarily in command of
the legation guard, has led to some crit
icism Of the Navy Departments action, on
the ground that Capt. Myers, who was In
permanent command of the legation guard,
was not similarly brevetted To clear up
this point a statement has been made at
the Navy Department, showing that in a
previous list Of honors for Chinese service
Capt. Myers not only was brevetted but
advanced four numbers for his gallantry
at Pekin.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
The Pan-American Congress.

The South and Central American repre-
sentatives who called at the State Depart
ment today made inquiries concerning the
congress Of American republics. They were
advised that there has been no change in
the issue which was raised as to the extent
to which arbitration would be discussed
at the congress, and that the question was
still open, with hopeful prospects that the
course to be pursued would be such as to
bring all of the republics into the congress.
Evening star., 1901-06-13

The grand jury today proceeded with it's
investigation of the Kenmore Hotel trag-
edy. The witnesses who appeared were J.
Vincent Hopkins and Robert R. Hopkins
who occupied rooms at the Kenmore the
morning Of the shooting. and several Of the
detectives who worked on the case. Moth
ing new in connection with the affair has
developed, SO say the officials.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
The Building of Good Roads.

The subject of good roads was considered
before the industrial commission at the
Bliss building today D. P. Hutchlson Of
Charlotte. N. c.. appeared a witness
and told of what has been done in his
state for the improvement Of roads. He
described the methods Of road building
most approved in North Carolina. where
convict labor has for years been engaged
in such work.
Evening star., 1901-06-13

Adjutant General Corbin has received
the following cablegram from Gen. Mac
Arthur at Manila:
"A large number of mer in regular reSi-
ments. ordered United States, wish to re-
main here Authority requested to trans
fer those desirable to regiments remain
ing"
Gen. Macarthur has been granted the
authority requested.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
The Naval Prison at Caxtt.

Col. Cochrane, U. s. NJ. c., in his capacity
as inspector of the naval prison at Cavite,
p l.. reports to the Navy Department, un-
der date of May /. that during the preced-
ing month the condition of the naval prison
there was further improved. and that the
health OF the prisoners continues remarka-
Bile There was not one case of sickness In
April. -
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Lieutenants Ordered to Philippines.

BY direction of the Secretary of War the
following named second leutenants have
been relieved from duty at their present
stations and ordered to join their respective
regiments in the Philippine Islands:
Walter D. Smith. 9TH Cavalry; E. Kears-
ley Sterling, Sd Cavalry; Daniel D. Greg
ory. 1st Cavalry; William N. Haskell, 9th
Cavalry; Guy Kent, LIST Cavalry, and Cop
lev Enos 1St Cavalry
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Rioting at French M,re.,

GRENOBLE, France, June 13-There has
been serious rioting at the La Motto and
DAveillans mines, In consequence of the
refusal Of the companies to discharge Ital-
Ian workmen. Several houses were sacked
and numbers of persons were injured. A
force OF infantry and horse artillery has
been sent to assist the local gendarmery.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
The 27th Inf..t-v

Under authority of the Secretary of War.
Companies and X, 9th Infantry, now at
Fort Mcpherson. Ga, will retain station
there; Company L, 9th Infantry, will be
organized at Fort Mcpherson, and Com
pany NJ. 9th Infantry. will be organized
at Plattsburg barracks, N. Y.
Evening star., 1901-06-13

Secretary Long has appointed a board of
naval officers to inquire into the causes of
the delay in the construction of the new
dry at Boston. The contract for this
extensive work was let some time ago.
Admiral Endicott, chief Of the bureau of
yards and docks, will go to Boston and
Portsmouth, N. H., to see that other naval
work at these points is pushed forward
without further delay.
Evening star., 1901-06-13

PARIS, June ia duel with swords was
fought today in the Pare des Princes be-
tween Gerault Richard, manager Of the
Petite, Republique, and Max Regis, the
anti-Semite mayor of Algiers. The latter
was wounded in the wrist. The Quarrel
Whichs led TO the encounter, grew out Of
berdeque, -1e~
Evening star., 1901-06-13

HOUSTON, Texas, June 13.-The negroes
who are corralled at Shreveport were
taken from Houston during the winter by
a negro preacher named Smith. calling him.
self Elijah, the prophet" He created a
great durore among ignorant blacks by pre-
dieting dire disaster. and finally persuaded
about 2M of them to go to Louisiana in
order to avoid death in the prophesied de-
struction OF Houston. 1t was ascertainad
afterward that Smith, who is among those
who ARE Under arrest was acting as an
agentrfor planters who were short Of help,
and had used his influence as an exhorter
to get the negroes to go with him
Evening star., 1901-06-13
ARGUMENTS RESUMED.
Continuation of Proceedings in the
Oklahoma Land Case.

CONTINUATION OF Proceedings In the
Oklahoma Land Case.
Arguments were resumed this morning
before Justice Bradley in Equity Court No.
in connection with the proceedings for
injunction instituted by Lone Wolf and
others. members Of the confederated tribes
of Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Indians,
to restrain the Secretary OF the Interior.
the commissioner Of Indian affairs and the
commissioner Of the general land office
from opening up certain lands in Oklahoma
for settlement The arguments had not
been concluded up to a late hour this after
noon.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Return to the Regular Armx

Maj Oliver E. Wood, commissary of sub
sistence, U. 8. ", and Mai. R. William B.
Rochester, jr., additional paymaster, U. s.
", have been honorably DISCHARGED from
the volunteer army and will resume their
duties in the regular establishment
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Marine Band viii Assist.

The Marine Band. through its director.
Prof Santelmann. has signifed it's accept
ance Of the invitation to assist In the en-
tertainment to be given at the National
Theater June 10 for the benefit of the Ten
nessee flood sufferers
Evening star., 1901-06-13

Miss Hanna to Christen q Craiser.
Miss Ruth, daughter of Senator Hanna.
has accepted an invitation to christen the
cruiser Cleveland. now being built at Bath
Ne. The cruiser, it ID said. will be launched
within q short time
Evening star., 1901-06-13
AMERICAN OUT Turr-HUNT1NG.
Ofers $4,000 to Break Into British


Society.
LONDON, June 13.-An American who,
through an advertisement in the London
Times, OVERS $500 for the Introduction of
his daughter into British society will find
httaeo difficulty in getting his money ac-
cepted. The advertisement follows
AN American gentleman desires the SER
vices Of an English lady OF title as chaper-
one for his only daughter, who will shortly
arrive In England for three months stay.
~Honorarium, f5,000."'>
Evening star., 1901-06-13
SURROUNDED BY MOB
Party Of Louisiana Negroes in Danger
of Being Lynched.
TROUBLE AROSE over A MURDER
The Real CuIprit Escaped and is
Being Pursued.
BLOODHOUNDS ON TRAIL

SHREVEPORT, La. June Is, 10 a.m.-Up
to this heur no news has reached this city
which would indicate that the mob sur
rounding more than a dozen negroes in
Kinnebrew's store near the Foster planta-
ton, where John Gray Foster was shot
down yesterday by one of his colored EN-
ployes, has carried out the threats of sum-
mary Justice
Early in the day sixty men from Shreve-
port returned to their homes, declaring
they did not care to witness the scenes OF
bloodshed which they considered certain to
develop.
1t was considered remarkable today that
the night passed without shot having
heen fired Armed men were still much in
evidence and the scenes brought to mind
! the days Of reconstruction, when Shreve-
port was the head CENTER of the white
league movement
"Prophet Smith" Responsible.
. Prophet Smith, the negro exhorter, is
generally believed to have been largely re-
sponsible for the murder on the Foster
plantation, and he Is marked for particular
vengeance by the members of the mob
should they decide upon extreme measures
Edwards, the murderer, Is still at large
He is supposed to be hiding on plantation
and posses are actively searching for him
Ten colored men and women prisoners
have been marched from the Bossier City
Jail to the Kinnebcew store, where they
were placed with the other suspects. They
were frightened almost out of their wits
and made no resistance.
A negro named Washington who is
charged with having assisted Edwards to
escape, together with Edwards wife, will
1t is declared, be lynched, no matter what
fate may befall the others.
AT IL. am. 1t was reported that Edwards
has been surrounded in the swamps neaI
Belchec by. a posse under command OF
Jacob Foster. brother Of the murdered
man.
At l. pm. no demonstration had been
made against the imprisoned negroes at
kinnebrews. Although the excitement is
still intense, 1t is thought nothing serious
VIII occur until the posse which Is report ed
to have captured Edwards near Belche1
has returned.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Government Recefpt..

Government receipts from internal reve-
nue. today were 1856, ,s35; customs s7es, s,511;
miscellaneous, $6s1 ,O17; expenditures, ST.
500 600 W
Evening star., 1901-06-13

EX-COngressman Rea Dead.
ST. JOSEPH. Mo-. June 13.-David Rea,
former congressman from this district, died
today at Savannah, Mo.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
New York Stock

New York Stock Market.
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1419 T St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La.
denburg, Thalmann G. Co.. New York.
Evening star., 1901-06-13
Steamship A,r,r.y
Miss Hanna to Chri.ten !,

Al plymouth: Fuerst Bismarck from
New York for Cherbourg and Hamburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-21
BIOLOGICAL CLUB MEETS.
Holds an Interesting Meeting and Adjourns to
December end.

The second regular meeting of the
Raleigh Biological Club was held at
Peace Institute Monday evening. The
club was called to order by the Vice Pres
ldent, Prof. kessler. OF especial interest
among the personal observations was the
mention by Prof. Kessler of a rare and
very beautiful Zoothamnium, one of the
most interesting of the PROTOCOL. which
was recently found by him
The regular program consisted of two
papers, the first by Miss Meade was
upon spontaneous generation. Miss
Meade traced the development of the
IDEA OF microscopic life in the air from
earliest time, beginning with the inter-
esting experiments of Redi, in 1868. and
tracing the growth of the theory through
ITS increases and Heterogeneous up to
the time of Pasteur. DR.. Stevens fol-
lowed with talk upon the teaching of
the science of bacteriology without an
paratus. 1t was shown that many in
terestlng experiments may be made. il
Illustrating the life and DEVELOPMENT of
these microscopic organisms (plants not
anlmais) An interesting feature of this
talk was the point made that many. very
many, bacteria are of the greatest use
TO man, and in fact life could not pro-
ceeo upon the earth without their aid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-21
A Morning Wedding
Was Prettily Celebrated

A quiet home wedding was celebrated
yesterday morning at nine o'clock at the
residence of the brides parents, ia New-
bern avenue, when Miss Norma May
boutwell, and Mr.. William Peele King
were united in marriage.
There were present only the relatives
and few intimate friends. The parlor
was prettily decorated with ferns, palms
and carnations and made charming
scene for the wedding party. The maid
of honor was Miss Josephine Bonniwell
sister of the bride, and the groom's best
man was Mr.. f. j. Jacocks. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Eugene Dam
iel of the Presbyterian church.
There were number of appreciative
gifts to the bride and groom. and after
a short time spent in social pleasures
the party accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. King
to the depot, at which they took train for
Windsor, in BERTHE county, to visit the
groom's parents, shower OF rice being
the farewell salute of their friends.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George G. Bonniwell and is young
woman who has made many friends here.
Mr. King is native of BERTHE and is now
the stamp clerk in the revenue department
here They will return in few days and
will be at home at ia Newbern avenue
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-21
Vows Were Plighted
in the Afternoon

Wedding vows were made yesterday
afternoon before Rev. DR.. Eugene Dam
iel which united in wedlock Miss Oc-
tavia Louise Whitelaw, of Raleigh. and
Rev. Archibald Thompson Lindsay, OF
All Healing Springs, n. c.
The happy wedding took place at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Whitelaw, PIP Blount street.
this city and was witnessed by relatives
and friends. There were no attendants
and after the ceremony the bride and
groom left for Fayetteville, Tenn,
where they will visit the parents of the
groom
The bride is lovely young woman
and her loneliness was enhanced by a
tailor made travelling suit Of blue
broadcloth and an exquisite bouquet OF
brides roses. She is a young woman
who has wide circle of friends, among
whom she is very popular. The groom
is the pastor of the Presbyterian church
at All Healing Springs, and in his
chosen work he is with bright prospects,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-21
Married in Clay ton.

Clayton, N. c., NOV. 2O.-(Special)-
There was a beautiful marriage here al
80 this afternoon, the contracting par
ties being Miss Mary Magdiline Stall
lings, of Clayton, and Mr.. Theodore
Best, of Chapel Hill
There were many friends and relatives
in attendance and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. j. William Jones, OF
Chapel Hill. The maid of honor was
Miss Jennie Best and the groom's best
man was Mr.. Edward Stallings.
The bride is beautiful and popular
young woman, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William I. Stallings, while Mr.
Best is the popular and efficient mana
ger of Stroud's store in Chapel Hill
where he has resided for a number OF
years.