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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Russian Minister Shot At.
(By The. Associated Press.) }

Berlin, April 2.-Tne Vossische Zei-
tung today prints a special dispatch
from Lemburg, in which based upon in
formation received from Warsaw, it is
said that the Russian Minister of the
Interior, Privy Councillor Sipiaguin was
recently shot at bur that the plot to as
sassinate him failed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
THE PENTENrIARY DIRECTORS.
First Meeting of the New Board Will be Held
This Morning.

Owing to the delay of one of its mem
bers in getting here, the new board of
penitentiary directors did not hold a for
NAL meeting yesterday. In fact they were
not sworn in till late yesterday after
noon. The oath was administered by
Clerk of Court Russ.
Last night a caucus was held at the
Marlborough, and today the board will
meet at the penitentiary for organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
THE LEGISLATURE MEETS AT NOON.
It Will Transact no Business But Adjoura
Sine Die

Pursuant to adjournment, the Legisla
ture will meet today-that is the princi
pal clerks and such members as happen
to be in the city will go through the
formality of meeting and adjourning sine
die.
When the Legislature adjourned some
three weeks ago it did SO to meet again
today that the result of the impeachment
trial might be formally reported to the
House.
Owing to the failure to convict the
judges todays meeting is unnecessary
and the only business transacted will be
the putting and adoption of a motion to
adjourn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Wife Shot Husband Arrested.
CRv the Assoclated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Memphis, Tenn, April c.-Mrs. George
Heneger, wife of w. F. Heneger, was
found dead this morning with bullet
hole in her head. The husband is under
arrest charged with murder He denies
the charge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Q1 OoU -
Sl,Oo6. 40
FOR KILLING w. D. SMITH.
Oscar Bracy Brought to Lumberton and Lodge d
in Jail
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer)
Lumberton, N. c., April 2.-Sheriff Geo.
e. Mcleod yesterday brought Oscar
Bracy here and lodged him in Jail. In a
quarrel Saturday night at w. D. Smiths
livery stable, in Rowland township, Bracy
shot and instantly killed Smith.
Bracy claims he acted in self-defense.
Both parties are white.
The brick work on the Lumberton Cot
ton Mills is about complete and the work
on cottages is being rapidly pushed. Sew
eral of the cottages are already oecu-
pied.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
ST. LOUIS DEMOCRATIC
The Republican Candidate There Prac-
tically Admits Defeat,
SAYS HE'S THE VICTIM OF A CONSPIRACY
St. Louis Negroes Take Repeater" Frm
Custody and Wound the Officer Who
Has Arrested Him. Seek 10
lntimidate the Whites.
lntimidate the Whites.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Ills, April I'm an extra edi-
tion the Daily News says the election of
Harrison is indicated with a plurality of
twenty thousand Returns from 442 pre-
cincts give Harrison, 52OO1; Hanecy. As
064.
Later-Total vote of city with eight pre-
cincts missing:
Harrison, 1856 ,275; Hanecy 1874
Harrison's plurality, 2S,073
Honore Palmer, son of Potter Palmer.
is elected alderman on the Democratic
ticket in Harrisons home ward. Pal
mer's opponent was S. H. Helm, Republic
can, the present aldermanic representa-
tive of the ward Palmer's plurality is
estimated at 150O.
PARKER ADMITS DEFEAT.
ST. Louis, Mo-, April 2.-The Post-Dis-
patch says that George w. Parker, the
Republican mayoralty candidate, practi-
cally admits defeat in an interview in
which he states that the conspiracy
against his candidacy is working out
against him but that with the fight that
had been made in his behalf he c5uld
accept defeat without dishonor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Kitchener Cables British Successes
(By the Associated Press.)

London, April 2.-Under date of Pre-
toria, April 1st, Lord Kitchener reports
to the War Office as follows:
"Plumer has occupied Mushroom, and
French has captured three guns on the
lower Pongola. Thirsy-one prisoners
have been captured in the Orange River
Colony. There were 10 casualties"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
CHARGES IN GOEBEL CASE.
Indictments Against Taylor and Others Called.
The Trial Continued
(By the Associated Press.1

frankfort, KY, April I'm the crimi-
nal court today the indictments against
Ex- Governor w. S. Taylor, Ex-Secre-
tary of State Chas Finley. Berry How
ard and ohm T. Powers, for alleged
completely in the Goes Ell case, was call
ed, but continued, none of the defend
ants being in custody. The cases of
Culton and Green Golden, who are out
on bond, also were passed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
VOTES AGAINST THE CALL.
The Tennessee House Opposes Constitutional
Convention
(By the AssocIatea Presg.l )

to authorize the calling of a constitu-
tional convention was killed today in
the House. the vote standing A ayes
and AZ noes This puts an end to the
constitutional convention for the pres
ent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
CRASHED INTO A SLIDE.
Engineer and Fireman of the Double Header
Killed
(By he Associated Press.

-
Richmond, Va, April "a double
header freight on the Clinch Valley
division of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad ran into a slide this morning.
Engineer l1etherington. of the first To-
comotive, and Fireman Singleton, of
the second, were caught under the
wreck and killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Want to Know About the Negroes,
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, April 2.-Governor Cand-
Ter is besieged of late with inquiries
from persons in North Carolina and East
who desire information in regard tot
the position, environment and general
condition of the negrocs in the Southern
States. The latest communication is one.
today, from a student of the Michigan
Agricultural College, The Governor
dropped his official duties for a time and
replied to the communication at length.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03

Mr.. V. C. Coffey of Globe, n. c., passed
through Raleigh yesterday on his way
to Wake Forest, where he will complete
his postgraduate work for NJ. A. degree
this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
sharkey to Fight Russell.
rBv the Associated Press.)

Denver. Colo, April 2.-Tom sharkey
has been matched to fioht Fred Russell
at the Colorado Athletic Club, April
26th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
CAPITAL STOCK INCREASED.
The Steel Trust Raises it to One Billion, One
Hundred Million.
(By the Associated Press J

Trenton, ~ J., April 1.-The United
States Steel Corporation this afternoon
filed with the SECRETARY of State articles
amending its charter and increasing its
capital stock to 1,1OO.0 100000. The States
fee for the filing of the papers was $780,
600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03

After Plato had tried everything else
he invented Platonic triereship, because
it combined everything ycu got in the
other kinds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03
Surrender of Gonzales.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Madrid, April 2.--.Colonel Gonzales,
the insurgent Governor of Manila, with
ten officers and forty-6ve men, has sur
rendered TO Beacon 9t Malabon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03

until they are recommended by that
legislative COMMITTEES
Or and the Auditor here paused and
laughed, unless the Sapreme court is
sues another mandamus. But l think
the day of the mandamus is over-cer-
tainly it is by this court"
The claims now in the Auditors Of
fee. unpaid and with Whites endorse
ment on them, amount tot some 81, $50,
and are as follows:
oyster inspector at Belhaven, for SER
vices from November 1900 to March
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-03

Washington, April 2.-The War Depart
ment today received information from
General Macarthur that Aguinaldo mas
taken the oath of allegiance to the United
States under the terms of amnesty Offer
ed by General Macarthur by direction
of the President. The news came to the
Department in the following cablegram:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
MANSFIELD ON SOCIETY:
SUGGESTION TO CARNEGIE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago. Feb. H-Richard Mansfield de-
clares for an endowed theater.
"Mr. Carnegie" said he. announces his
purpose to spread abroad each year some
fifteen millions of dollars. He has plenty
for all the libraries his soul may desire
and little surplus besides He Is .
Scotchman and raised q Caivinist. but he
has cultivated tastes and literary appre-
ciation. Might 1t not be brought home to
him that In no way could he better minister
to the elevation Of humanity than by
building and endowing theater, which
should be all that men of artistic hopes
have longed for and aspired to create?
III remember. the great poet Goethe
was wont frequently In his conversation to
maintain that no man could do better by
the human race than to endow q theater
dedicated to art and superior to the tastes
of he day. The French have such a theater
in the House of Moliere the Theater Fran
cais. and who can say how much to pre-
serve the purities of the language and the
tastes Of the public such a foundation has
effected.
II am persuaded an endowed theater IL
what we need for the development Of our
American drama and our American genius.
Give us. then. theater which Is not pri-
mariiy a commercial enterprise, q money
making concern. Have II so financially in
dependent that 1t can reject what II not
the best and encourage that which seems
to IT worth while. even though the latter
does not pay"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
Says That Russia Is Friendly to
America, but Will Protect
Her Commerce.
CoUNTERvAILIne SUGAR DUTY.
1t Goes Into Effect and Practically
Bars Out the Russian Article
Commercial War
May Result.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Feb. 1l-"Russias senti-
ments for the United States are. as always
Of the most cordial character. My Govern
ment Is constantly endeavoriEg to improve
these relations and nothing but the abso-
lutte necessity Of protecting It's own inter-
ests could cause It to take aEy action harm
full to the commerce OF this country"
This statement was made to-day by
Count Cassini the Russian Ambassador.
when talked with him relative to the ac-
ton Of the Treasury Department in i'm
posing a countervailing duty on Russian
sugar. Count Cassini IS certain of the Jus
ticel Of his Governments position that no
bounty or grant within the meaning Of the
Dingley law Is paid to sugar producers. He
trade Of the United States and Russia in
his efforts to foster II.
Those well informed regarding the feeling
Of Russia In regard to the imposition of
tho countervailing duty on Russian sugar
say that the Government probably win not
sanction q judicial determination N. Do
Witte declared In most positive terms that
no bounty or grant was paid ON the sugar.
and 1t Ii believed he viii be greatly cha
grtned over the failure Of this Government
to accept the etatement at its full value.
Custom ofdcials were to-day furnished
with Secretary Cages order placing coun-
tervailinx duty on Russian sugar. The reg
ular duty on refined sugar IL q. IS q hundred
pounds With the addition Of the counter
vailing duty, which order goes into effect to-
day, the duty on Russian sugar Will be $2Sa
a hundred pounds. and will practically pro-
hibit its Importation
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Chicago. Ill, Feb. H.-Bold and caustio
criticism on the manners Of the men Of to-
day and the actions Of many women in the
society world characterized the talk given
by Richard Mansfield this afternoon before
tho Matheon, society of women for the
furtherance Of art. literature and the drama
II am going to tell the truth about few
things" said Mr Mansfield. "and am
afraid that you win not like It. why7 Oh,
just because 1t Is not usual for women to
hear tha truth. and they do not like to
listen to It when they hear IT.
when q society woman loses her money
or her reputation and does not know what
else to do she usually turns toward the
stage for relief.
But these persons" continued the actor.
must be cultured. thoroughly cultured es-
pecially the young women. They must at
least know how to use their knife and fork
at the table-something which. am afraid.
q few young society girls do not know
The husbands were the subject of the
next blow, when the actor declared that the
men Of to-day had forgotten all the manners
they ever knew.
He said:
Nov mans politeness consists In being
a. rude ~ he can This seems to have be-
come the custom even In the best walks of
recognised society,""
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15

pendlture OF treasure due to the fruitless
guerrilla warfare maintained by Boer par
tteans in the former territories of the two
Republics. Their early submission is much
to be desired In their own interests. as until
It takes place II will be impossible for me
to establish In those colonies the institu-
tions which will secure the equal right OF
all the white Inhabitants and protection
and justice for the native population.
THE capture Of Pekin by the allied
forces and the happy release Of those who
were besieged in the legations. results to
which my Indian troops and my naval
forces largely contributed. have been fol-
lowed by the submission of the Chinese
Government to the demands insisted on by
the Powers. Negotiations are proceeding
regarding the manner In which compliance
with these demands is to be effected
WORDS OF THANKS
TO LOYAL COLONISrs.
THE establishment of the Australian
commonwealth was proclaimed at Sydney
January i, with many manifestations or
popular enthusiasm and rejoicing. My
deeply beloved and lamented mother had
assented to the visit of the Duke of Corn
wall and York TO open the first Parlia-
ment of the new Commonwealth in her
name. A separation from my son, especially
at such q moment, canot be otherwise than
deeply painful. but / still desire to give
effect to her late Majesty's wishes as evil
dence OF her interest, as well as OF my
own. In all that concerns the welfare of
my subjects beyond the seas. 1 have de-
cided that the visit to Australia shall not
be abandoned. and shall be extended to
New Zealand and the Dominion of Canada
The prolongation Of the hostilities in
South Africa has led me to make q further
call on the patriotism and devotion OF
Canada and Australia rejoice that my
request has met With prompt and loyal
response and large additional contingents
from these colonies will embark for the
seat Of war at an early date.
ASHANTI REBELLION AND
INDIA FAMINE REVIEWED.
Tho expedition organized for the sup
preston of the rebellion in Ashanti was
crowned with signal success. Tho endurance
and gallantry Of my native troops. ably
commanded by Sir James Wilcox, and led
by British officers have overcome both the
stubborn resistance Of the most wariike
tribes of West Africa and the exceptional
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15

difficulties OF the climate and season of
the country In which the operations were
conducted. The garrison of Coomassie.
which was besieged by the enemy. has been
relieved. after a prolonged and gallant de-
Tense. The principal Kings have surren-
dered, and the chief impediment to the
progress of the development of this rich
portion Of my West Africa possessions has
now. l hope, been finally removed.
THE suffering and mortality caused by
the prolonged drought in a large portion OF
my Indian Empire have been greatly alle-
Waited by a seasonable rainfall. but regret
to add that in parts of the Bombay presi-
dency distress of a serious character stu
continues which my officers are using every
endeavor to mitigate.
OUTLINES SOME
PROPOSED LEGISLATION.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons:
The estimates for the year Will be laid before
you. Every care has been taken to limit
their amount, but the naval and military re-
Quirements Of the country and especially
the outlay consequent upon the South Afri-
can War has involved an inevitable in
crease.
THE demise of the crown renders II nee
essary that renewed provision shall be made
for the civil list / place unreservedly at
your disposal those heriditary revenues
which were so placed by my predecessor
and have commanded that the papers nee
q
shall be laid before YOU
MY Lords and Gentlemen: Proposals will
be submitted to your Judgment for increas-
ing the efficiency Of my military forces.
Legislation will be proposed to you for
the amendment of the law relating to educa-
ton.
Legislation has been prepared. and II the
time at your disposal proves to be adequate
II will be laid before you. for the purpose
Of regulating the voluntary sale by land
lords TO occupying tenants In ireland, for
amending and consolidating the factory and
workshop acts. for the better administration
OF the law respecting lunatics, for amending
the public health acts In regard to the wa
ter supply: for the prevention Of drunken
ness in licensed houses and public places,
and for amending the law Of literary copy
right.
IT pray that Almighty God may continue
to guide you In the conduct OF your deliber-
ations, and that he may bless them with
success"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15

was not operating IN the same key with his
banjo. So Miss Rucker thrust her head
from out the window to request that he
say 1t. but never again sing 1t.
Now. IL happens that Jesse Gray. IKE
other soloists is not wont to hide his light
under a bushel He got to Some time you
will think of me. love-" before Miss
Rucker insisted that the thought was al
ready driving her mad. This angered
Jesse.
Before the officials at the warrant Of
fice yesterday. Miss Rucker swore that
Jesse had smashed her window with
brickbat And II was not only her own
window. but many of the skyiights In the
Rucker mansion that she claimed had euf-
fered from Jesse's serenade Of discords and
brick staccato notes. Miss Rucker
promises to pursue tho matter until JesBe's
voice changes from any inclination toward
her boudoir.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Local discount rates were quoted al 70
ner cent on call and time loans. The clear
fngs were s6.7so111. and the balances si.'oz.
6ns Domestic exchange was quoted ds
follows: New York. loc discount DID. par
asked: Chicago. par bid. 1oc premium askeo ,
Cincinnati. 1oc discount bid. par askeo'
Louisville, 1ec discount bid. par askeo' ne"
Orleans. 1oc discount bid. par asked.
The local wheat market closed lower al
7ssasc MAY. 72%Gssc July. 74%d75isc No.
red. Corn closed higher at 5Sifc b. May,
3sxc b. July, 3sz63sc No. white. oats
closed at 2sNc b. May. 26zQac No. :.
The local market for standard mess pork
closed firm at sl4.50 for new. Prime steam
lard closed higher at 7.3oc for East Side
The local spot cotton market ciesed
steady. Quotations revised.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
BATTLE ON IN CAPE COLONY.
Kitchener Reports De Vets Army
Engaged Near Philipstown.

London. Feb. 1h-The War once has re
ceived the following dispatch from Lord
Kitchener:
Pretoria. Feb. 1A-Our troops are now
engaged with Christian Do Vets force
north of Philipstown. which We hold. De
Wet having crossed the Orange River At
Zand Drift, apparently moving west.
French. reporting from q point twenty
five miles southeast Of Ermelo. states that
q large force Of the enemy is being driven
on to Piet Retief. their efforts to break
back having 30 far been frustrated.
The Innislxillings charged the enemy.
who left five killed and six wounded on the
ground Ten Beers were captured and there
was q large capture of wagons. carts and
cattle. Our casualties were one killed and
I'VE wounded"
FIGHTING NEAR ABERDEEN.
Cape Town. Feb. A-Fishting is reported
to have taken place near Aberdeen on Fri
day and Saturday last. the BoerS being
worsted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
No Word of Censure for the Bar
kers When Told That He
Would Be Blind.
ASKED PHYSICIAN FOR TRUTH
Mrs. Barker and Husband Had an
Affectionate Meeting in Jail
Detective Searching
for Evidence. :

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Feb. H.-Friends Of the Rsvp
end John Keller. who = suffering hu1a
pistol shot wound In the bead in6ict81y
Thomas @. Barker In Arlington, N Z,
week ago last Sunday. were encouagsd ~
to-day's report Of his physicianss II ID ~
almost certain that he win ultimately ~
cover, but he will be totally blind for h
a. 1t is practically admitted now that svua
his left eye cannot be saved
There IL no immediate danger Of dsaxA
and the physicians say that for two or thseo
days there win be no decided change WI
It does occur. It d believed from the pro-
generally satisfactory condition Of ~ -
tient that It win be for the best.
It became known that Mr.. Keller rsGna11
ed to-day that he bs told the exact trpt1 -
to his eyes. and fis sister. Miss Nll1o4c'
Keller Of Philadelphia. who has bss0 -
fsithful attendant since . few hours go
he was shot. informed him that. sNh1oZ92
win pEo1uhoy recover. he VIII not n6eQsee1
able to see. He remarked sadly that -
q he had feared. yet he had not . wuse g
censure for the Barbara.
Detective Edward Mccormick Of PuD<;
cutor Erw1n's star was IN Arlington nslEH.
all Of to-day gathering evidence for uss
the case. GhhSrs u<So1iponss0 ~
oermond, went to Jersey City this efl1~]
noon ana visited her husband n the Hud-;
son County jail. Barker and his wife e.
brsced and exchanged kisses. xss
II have ccme at last" said Mrs. BarH =.
Tley sat down. side BY side and for ~
hour and q half whispered to each otne
Everv other word was an endearment. n
Strange to say. their conversation on4
occasionally touched the case: Nrs L.
rsrticularly about the kindness Of frtsu0
and the expressions Of sympathy.
The prisonsr told her Of his jail ME. -
he pessed his time. how welcome ner
Once they called the lawyers rcpressn
tive into the conversation This
while discussing the procedure IN rs'es.Ss !
about o'clock In the afternoon 49,
ttcss two had told each other al ~
Withed. Then Mrs Barker enehroudco
Wnttfng carrtagO and was driven away b
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-15
IRISH MEMBERS DECIDE TO MAKE A
- VIGOROUS FIGHT AGAINST EDWARD

London, Feb. N.-Mr. John Redmond, in
the course of an interview in the lobby Of
the House Of Commons this evening. said:
while the peers and commoners were
5ostling each other to-day in vulgar haste
to pay obeisance to Edward VII every Irish
member deliberately abstained from any
participation In the pageant, which was
only a mockery to our people. poverty
stricken and oppressed as they are.
AT the meeting of the Irish National
party to-day IL was unanimously decided
that in consideration Of Ireland's condition.
deprived Of legislative freedom. and over
taxed by English rule, against which We
must protest, the Irish members would take
no part in the ceremonies inauguratinE the
new reign.
so intense IL this feeling among us that
for the first time in ten years eighty Irish
members met in a united party In West
minister to-day. They determined on .