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The news & observer., 1901-02-22
THEIR FATE STILL UNKNOWN,
(By the Associated Press.)

Tuscaloosa. Ala. Feb. ai.-The fate OF
the thirteen negro miners entombcd in
the asylum mines yesterday afternoon by
a rush Of water from an abandoned shaft
is still problematical. The rescuers have
bCen unable 10 make any headway ii
pumping out the wafer. as the mine fills
as rapidly as it is pumped out
third pump was put into operatice
today The only hope for the negroes
is that they will burn their lamps and IN
this manner keep The air in the small
space comparatively pure. The author
ities have little hope, however. as it will
take several days 10 pump OFF the watcf.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
The Mining Engineers.
CBy the Associated Press.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 21.-The annual
report of the executive council of the
American Institute of Mining Engineers
presented to the convention Of the insti-
tute here this morning, shows:
Receipts from al sources during the
year $34. .369. "a: disbursements So, 2,S91. ~
and cash balance on hand December
31st. 1900. of s1,47S.12. in addition to
which the institute possesses invested
funds with par value Of $1,000 and a
present market value of more than
1000 yielding about $1,000 interest
annually.
The total present membership of the
institute is >. 799 or including new men,
Lers proposed and not yet elected. about
$500.
Tonight the members of the institute
were entertained at banquet by cit
izens of Richmond. Tomorrow they go
On an excursion to the University of
virginia and the pyrites mines of
Louisa county.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
NO NASHVILLE DIsPENsARY.
The Committee Hears Both Sides and Decides
Adversely,

The joint Committee on PROPOSITIONS
and Grievances has decided adversely
10 q whskey dispensGry at Nashville,
Nash county,
The matter was heard very fullv in
the State library The following promi-
nent citizens Of the town appeared in
advocacy o fthe dispcnsary Mayor S. f.
Austin, Mai. L. NJ. Conyers Mr. Z. L.
Grantham, Mr. f. 3. Rix, Mr.. l.. w
Bodie. Mr. r. p. Cooper Mr. r. w
Brooks. Mr.. ". \. Collins and Mr. NJ. W.
Linkie.
They represented that sc voters out OF
a total Of 81 white voters in the town had
signed a petition for the dispensary. and
tho petitioners represented rs of the
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
property There are ; saloons in the town

property. There are saloons in the town
with 500 inhabitants.
Ex-sheriff j. r Arlington and Mr.. r.
A. T. Cooley and Mr. F. S. Spruin ap-
peared as attorneys against the dispen-
sary. They stated that the bill applied
only to the town, not the township. and
would mean the erection Of govrnment
stills just outside the place; that the
movement was being promoted by in
hucnce from sDringhope to damage Nash
Vile, and that Il was unwse from a poll
tical standpoint Mr. Spruir in his re-
marks said:
Nash county has been famous for two
things, game chickens and apple brandy.
ana the report that a whiskey dispensary
VAS seriously discussed for Nashville
struck me with as much astonishment as
would the statement that the Capitol
would be converted into a Roman Catholic
Cathedral"
The committee reached their adverse
decision on the bill in executive session.
Both the Senator's from the district con-
sidered it i'll advised.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
TEN CONG51SsIJE al UI0TEICIs
They Are All to be Democratic on the Basis Of
the Last Vote

The Democratic members of the tien-
eral Assembly in caucus last night decided
in favor Of Congressional rc-district OF
the State.
The committee having the matter in
charge was directed 10 form ten dis
tricts, all Democratic if possible. on the
basis of the last Congressional vote.
There was considerable discussion be-
fore the question was decided, some NOM
bers fayoring the policy Of leaving the
districts as they are now for the next
two years and electing Congressman at
large. The sentiment in favcr of re-
apportionment was. however. in decid-
ed majority and the committee was ac-
cordingly directed to report and prepare
Il bin for ten districts
The news & observer., 1901-02-22

Arellano administered the oaths in the
presence of the commission Judge Taft
said 10 the provincial officers that they
were subordinate to General Macarthur
but not to the miner military officers
having no civil functions. Judge TAFT
then presented the new officials TO Gen
el III Macarthur
The first cargo of hemp Aom Manila
TO San Francisco has left this port
The United States army transport Lo-
gan from Vigan, Northern Luzon, has
brought to Manila Major General s. b. NJ.
Young and eight companies of the Thirty
fourth L. s. V. infantry, and nine COM
panies of the Thirty third U. S. V. in
fantry, all homeward bound
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
THE HOUSE STANDS
BYITS MEMBERS
And Passes the Tarboro Dis
pensary Bill.
AM MENDMENT DEFEATED
Bill For Governor to Appoint Board of
Examiners Passed
DISTRICT APPoRTIONMENT BILL BY DULS
Hr. Mann, Of Hyds, Introduces the Oyster Bill.
Act Passed to Further the Objects of
the Amnesty Measure Re-
Gently Adop ei.

reading the bill empowering the Cover
nor to appoint a board Of three examin-
ers to visit all State institutions and make
complete report of their condition and
needs, as amended by MIR Smith and Mr..
Mastin the bill provides that no member
State institution. and that one member
shall DE of the minority party.
The Tarboro Dispensary bin was passed,
after the amendment for it TO 20 into
effect January 1st, 1902, instead OF July
lst, 1901. had been voted down.
\ bin to punish certain officials not
performing their duties was also passed.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
A Barn Burned.
Especial to News and obseryer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, Feb. 21.--Mr Ludco Nichols,
who lives about six miles north of Dur
ham. had the misfortune to loose his barn
early Monday morning The fire was of
an incendiary origin
Tomorrow night in West Durham. the
Vance Club and the Ewin Literary So
ciety viii jointly discuss the following
subject; "Shall the Senators be elected
by the Direct vote of the People" The
following gentlemen have been appointed
judges: Rev. W. A. Smith. Prof Jerome
D0wd and Judge r. w. Winston.
The West Durham band will furnish
music for the debate.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
A CASHIERS SECOND THOUGHT,
Follows Roper to Dsnvills and Secures S26S
Paid Him
Especial 10 News ana observer)

Especial 10 News and Observer
Rcidsvlllc, y. c., Feb. PIC. M, Roper.
alias G. d. Hartley, claiming Norfolk as
his home. called at the Bank of Reidsvilie
yesterday and asked Cashier Evans TO
cash an apparently regularly made out
voucher on the North Carolina State
Prison, drawn on the State Treasurer ii
favor of r. b. Roper & Co., payable TO G..
NJ. Roper, and by him properly endorsed
for S26S70. The cashier refused TO pay il
until local livcrvman identified Roper
With The money in his possession, the
latter went to Danyillc. Evans, fceliub
uneasy, then made INQUIRIES and found
the livcryman bad known Roper for q
few days only. The Cashier thereupon
went to Danyille and was fortunate
enough 70 find the man and TO secure the
money paid over TO him. Roper or Hart
lev was not tried in Danville but proba-
bly, will require requiaition papers frcm
North Carolina and brought here ;or
trial.
James Iyies residence az Lcakville has
been DESTROYED by fire. It was partially
insured
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
GOVERNOR C. B. AYCocK ORATOR.
He Will Deliver the Next Battle Ground Ad-
dress.

Governor Charles B. Aycock will de-
liver the address at the next celebration
of the Battle of Guilford Court House
These exercises will take place on July
ith, at Guilford battle-ground. There is
not a more popular orator in the State
than Governor Aycock and the an
nouncement assures the fact that the
celebration will be the occasion of an
immense crowd. The battle-ground AS
sociation are to he congratulated on Sc
curing so popular and eloquent a
speaker as the Governor.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
ROBBERY At SELMA
Thieves Enter M. C, Winston
& Company's Sto,e.
Crow Bar Used to Prize Open Back Window,
About One Hundred Dollars Worth
Of Goods Stolen.
Especial to News and Observer.

Selma, n c., Feb. 2l.-some unknown
thief or thieves entered the big store OF
NJ c. Winston & Co., at this place, last
night, and stole something near one hun
dred dollars worth of goods. An en-
trance was forced through back window
with a crow-bar. which they left on the
scene. There is no clue at this writing,
but every effort will be made 70 APP
prehend and punish the guilty party or
parties.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
Skull C, ushed,
Carthage Times.)

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock a
serious and almost fatal accident happen
ed at Mills planning mills. in which John
Harris, colored. came very near losing his
life.
Some heavy timbers fell from a car that
was being loaded with lumber. and caught
Harris under them, crushing his skull
and otherwise injufing him.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
MRS, CARRIE MAY VISIT US.
May Smash Dispenssries as She smashes Any
thing That Smashes the Darlings

Especial to News and Observer.)
Rutherfordton, n. c., Feb. 21-C. D.
Wilkes, of the News Bureau, tonight
telegraphed Mrs. Carrie nation, asking
if she was coming to North Carolina and
and if she smashed dispensaries.
The following reply was received:
Topeka, Kan. Feb 21.-Win see you
later. We smash anything that smashes
our darlings.
MRS. CARRIE NATION.
The news & observer., 1901-02-22
Two Old Citizens Die.

Especial to News ana Observer
Reidsville n. c., Feb 21.-James
Dodd and J. l.. Harrison. two of the
county's oldest and mosi prominent
citizens died today
The news & observer., 1901-02-22

The ladies' of st. Luke's Circle cG the
Kings Daughters wish TO ask all those
who 50 kindly pledged an amount for the
benefit Of St. Lakes Home to please for
ward such amount 70 our trustee, Mr..
John T. Pullen, Raleigh, n G. We are
greatly IN need Of funds Just now aud
earnestly hove these kind friends Will
remit nromptlY
The news & observer., 1901-02-22

The Senate Committee on Railroads.
otter making a few minor amendments
yesterday decided to report fayorably the
bill TO charter thc Greenvillc and Vance
Eoro Railroad. Mr. J. L. Fleming. ot
GrecDyille appeared before tho committee
and explained the bill.
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
PUMPKINS

What are folks going TO eat? PotoL
toes have entered into a combination
to limit the supply and put up prices.
Apples, ashamed of themselves as the
raw material Of cider. have respected
the soruples OF the Drys and cut their
own crop. Sad news comes from up
this State that pumpkins are few and
not especially At. What is the world
coming to? Potatoes are a luxury; APP
pies are a dissipation; pumpkins are
a necessity Of life. Take out OF Ameri-
can literature and history the thoughts
THAT have been Thought and the deeds
that have been done under the inspira.
tion OF pumpkin pie and what is left
Without il, what is man and where Is
| THANKSGIVING Day? IL is true, and sad
that bungling or degenerate pie-malIer.
make and vend squash pie and cal 4
pumpkin-sO dishOnoring a grea
name and deceiving a foolish public
but the soul Of the strong is not to b
BAN bOozled by this wicked substitu
\ ton. Pumpkin. the ornament of tn
rural landscape in the fall; pumpki
pic. che ornament OF the happy hOm
IN winter, the mellow-named, mellow
savOrod, mcllOw-favored angel of IN
insides. 10 can have no successor. n
4 parallel no proxy. Nobody can b
D "some pumpkins" who doesn't stOk
p his brains with pumpkin pie. Why /
o bla2es aren't there more pumpkins?
the lack Of pumpkins attributable I
; Imperialism. TO trusts to the gol
Z standard. or 10 the absence of the init
n ative and referendum New Yoi
4 Sun.
]. Now that Seth Low is elected Il
j. sun suddenly thinks OF hunger /
d editor has been so busy roasting Tar
d many that he hasn't had time 70 sat,
IL he has. II has been an unconscio
Z act. We aren't long ON "punkins" ou
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
DISHONEST RLArHER

The Smyrna Times seems to think
the Addicks men are entitled to all the
patronage, but censures DIR. Bali for a
desire to give all the offices to the
Regular Republicans. In other words.
II the Addichs men had been in power.
they would have taken every Office. but
censure the Regulars for THE same poll
ley. The Times calls DR.. Ball an "acci-
dental Congressman; perhaps he is.
but there have been other accidents II
1t comes TO that, and one Of them
placed temporarily in power, resided in
the town where the Times is published
The stale lie is repeated that the Ad-
dicks men represent seventy-hve per
cent. of the vote in Delaware. We
should like some paper to give The basis
on which this is estimated. but we do
not expect honesty in that quarter.
The Times further declares that
Congressman Ball has turned his
back on the majority and recommends
appointments entirely from the Regu-
lars" This is a guess given all the
weight Of an accomplished fact. To
the present moment DR., Ball has OBJ
tanned but one appointment, and that
was made hurriedly. Is there not a
rumor in Kent county that DR.. Ball
will recommend many Union Republi-
cars for carriers? And is IL an assured
fact that other offices may not be filled
with men OF the same complexion
There may be reason on the pant Of
certain newspapers of the Addicks per
suaslon for anger. but there is no ex
cuse for dishonesty.
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
TT SHOULD APOLOGIZE

The Every Evening because II OBJ
jects to certain features OF the conduct
of the sheFIns office becomes malig-
naut in it's criticism. basing II on points
debatable and those not dcbatable. In
it's issue of yesterday in referring TO the
sherin's purpose TO have the courts de-
eide the lawful custody of the prisoners,
IL filings a gratuitous insult at that
official In the statement that the
Sheriff will avoid expense, trouble and
discredlt by withdrawing his opposi-
tion to the transfer of the prisoners. -
Why would this avoid discredit?
Surely any official has a right to so
into the courts and secure a decision
on controverted point, that is one
thing courts are for. The Every Even
ing may be right in its contention thai
The prisoners will be awarded to the
workhouse authorities-and we arc in
clined to think Il is--but this is ques-
tion NOT to be determined absolutely by
a newspaper
In line with its policy OF common
ecold and objector extraordinary, our
contemporary on Tuesday made itself
ridiculous by attempting TO show that
the Sheriff should use an abridged form
Of description in advertising sherin's
sales. That was inspired by envy sine,
It is not the medium for such adver-
tisements, although during former
administration It published unabridged
descriptions OF sherill's sales and made
no comment
These writs are prepared for the at
torneys Of the parties foreclosing anC
are approved by the prothonotary, wh'
gives them TO the Sheriff. II he shoul,
alter them he would be subject TO ;
suit for damages. John II. Rodne.
thus states his opinion:
'The Sheriff would take great risk II
changing the contents of the writ, AM
would lay himself liable 10 prosecution
III were his attorney. ] would not per
NIT him to tampcr with II.
The Every Evening should apologize,
but II will not
Evening journal., 1901-11-07

fors from man. and It is impossible Z,
compare them. These differences hav,
set him apart as the bread-winner
They have compelled him to clear for.
ests and make lhis home, TO battle with
all THE forces of nature, while she was
rearing his children and filling the ex-
alted station of his household duty
Now this position is objected to by Ger.
tain reformers as a species Of slavery
but ii is a bondage from which few
women care to be freed. Woman is not
the equal of man. nor man the equal
OF woman. You cannot compare faith
and coulage, and the question to be
answered In deciding this matter OF
equal suffrage is whether woman, not
as an individual, but as a new element,
is desirable as directing political
force.
Tho practical difficulty in the way
OF granting equal suffrage. is that most
women do not want it. The idea has
been advocated for years, but compara-
lively few have evinccd desire to
participate in the privileges it would
give. The thousands Of matrons and
maidens we meet every day in all
parts ofthe State are either Indifferent,
or in opposition to the plan They re-
gard the privilege as a masculine pre-
rogative. and would not think OF tax
ing its exclusive exercise from their
husbands. sons and sweethearts.
II is all very well for a number of
women of exceptional opportunities
and intellectual endowments to present
their claims to the ballot. The chival-
rous impulse of men will be TO grant
it. They are inclined to be convinced
and 10 say as Judge Lore is reported
to have said at the Newport meeting
yesterday:
Il want to see the ballot in the
hand of every woman. We give It to
the Italian, the hobo the drunkard, and
a hest OF other Incompetent men, while
our wives and daughters, who know
the institutions Of this country. what
1t was founded for and the great prln-
ciples 1t teaches are denied the right
Of voice in the Government"
That possibly would be all right If
1t were restricted to the women at that
meeting and to those of their class.
but the italian, the hobo and the
drunkard" have wives and daughters.
and these. if not vicious, are apt to
be more ignorant OF the principles of
government than arc their masculine
relatives. The women that equal suf-
frage would bring to the polls are not
adj Of the class represented at equal
suffrage meetings, and that fact is fire.
quently forgotten.
Evening journal., 1901-11-07

were distributed, and then the tellers
collected them by hand, no hat being
available. Ii finally was decided to let
the secretary decide ON some nOmineC
for office. During the discussion one of
the duo of lone men in the building had
the temerity to remark that this was
supposed to be an equal suffrage con
ventiOn, but the women did not know
how to prepare the ballots, even Tor the
election Of officers.
After the election had been adjusted
to the satisfaction of the convention
copies of Progress the national or
gan, were distributed. This proved to be
rather an ill-advised thing for the del
egates seemed more Interested IN th'
paper than in the remarks which wer'
made by their fellow delegates.
There was one hat in the convention
which was worthy of special attention
from certain point of view. Ii probably
was of the vintage of '96. and was of thu
short back sailor type, in blue velvet. Il
was caught up in the back with dal
of white. and two forlorn ostrich feather
of navy blue drooped despondently ovei
the left side. The creation was set back
at an angle of several degrees, so as Il
show the intellectual eXpanse of fore
head of its fortunate owner. AnOthe
vonan wore a short walking skirt ant
heavy shoes. with most elaborate bod
ice and dressy tOque while another suf
fragist appeared bareheaded and in
shawl.
The Rev. Anna II. Shaw. preacher
noliticiau. suffragist. and some othe
| thinrs. was billed TO conduc
n question-box but she was conspicuou
| by her absence. and after n few list
/ less remarks from the presiding officer
and others at random from the delegates
the session was adjourned, and ther
was rush for the trolley ear in waiting
headed 10y Ellen Orr.
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
NEW SPAPER OPINION
Cuba Pro and Con
From The Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
Two diametrically opposite policies,
each having a direct bearing upon the
same question have been steadily pur-
sued by our Government for several
years. One OF these policies looks to
the annexation of Cuba-a peaceful an
nexation 10 be brought about by the
voluntary action of the people of Cuba
and the cheerful assent OF the United
States. The other policy is creating
opposition to annexation and fostering
a strong fight in Congress against such
trade concessions as will be indispen-
sable to Cuban prosperity.
Our. Government has not granted and
IL ought not and will not grant full
independence to the forthcoming
Cuban republic We are responsible TO
Cuba. to ourselves. and to the world for
the future OF that island country. 1t
Is the desire and expectation of an
overwhelming majority OF our people
that Cuba should become part of the
United States This has been the hope
OF successive generations of American
statesmen OF all parties. To the reali-
zation OF this hope the policy of Ou
Government in dealing with Cuba since
Spain placed her under our care has
been wisely directed.
Meanwhile the Government, through
the Department OF Agriculture. has ac-
lively and enthusiastically fostered the
bect-sugar industry until millions O
dollars are invested in it. The Secre
tary of Agriculture has encouraged tn,
belief that we can and should produc,
our entire supply Of sugar. That wal
sound policy before the war OF 1898. Il
ii sound policy today? Is it wise an,
prudent to go on building up an indus
try that will be totally wrecked b.
Cuban annexation? Is it consistent. i
1t quite fair for the Government to pro
mote annexation and simultaneously
!, promote interests antagonistic to an
| neXation-promote the investment o
capital in interests whose death knel
= annexation will sound?
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
THE LITERARY WORLD

A fitting climax to a year of remark
able advancement is The DelineatorI
for December, between the covers of
which is contained a rare collection of
special features of varied interest. The
winter fashions are pictured and de-
lscribed in detail; there is a delightful
article on the "Floral Fetes of Japan, -
illustrated in colors; the home sur
roundings OF several stage favOrites
are entertainingly presented and de-
lscribed, there are three splendid stor-
les by well-knOwn authors. together
with illustrated articles on holiday
fancy work, and homemade gifts; new
recipes. entertainments, and a wealth
OF other material of a seasonable ma
ture. devoted to the pleasure and profit
of cvcry member OF the household.
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
EQUAL SUFFRAGE

On the day following THE elections in
the various States. There was an equal
suffrage meeting in Newport, near thls
city. It offered the occasion for criu-
cism and comment on the violations Of
law which were evident in several
States, and these were made the most
Of Whenever one has a remedy TO
urge. il is THE most natural thing 10
amplify the disease and everyone with
measures regarding the suffrage is
sure TO magnify an OF the evils, ac-
tual or imaginary, Of our system, and
10 claim his remedy as a panacea for
these ills
The fraud. vice and ignorance Incl
dent 10 an exercise OF the franchise
as at present, admitted there is still
the broader question as to whether
placing the ballet in the hands OF wo
man would rectify the existing lis. 1
has been thought by many that rathe
than extend the franchise. II flhou'd b
restricted If il can be shown that III
feminine vote would add an elemen
more desirable than that which nov
casts the ballots. then the claim migh
be considered But there is no intrir
sic virtue in mere numbers. II is
question whether woman would d
this II may be admitted that sh
has more virtue, but 81
has less practical wisdom. She admit
the former. but denies the latter 81
il we yield the point and say THAT
Judgment and a general knowledge
affairs She is the equal Of man. the
on the whole. we make her his 81
perior. and have proved too much. al
the logic would be rhat she shou
have the ballot to his exclusion
But, il IS admitted that woman dl
Evening journal., 1901-11-07
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1901

As we go to press we learn that Rob
ert G. Houston, of Georgetown. has
been appointed collector OF the port
OF wilmington. It has been expected,
and comes as no surprise. There is
not a cleaner man i'm Delware than
Mr. Houston. His nature and his tai
ents in every way eminently qualify
him for the office. He is a man OF
strong convictions and yet OF temper
ate utterance. and he has not swerved
a hairs breadth from a determined op-
position to the ambitious schemes OF
Mr.. Addicks Anyone who objects to
Mr.. Houston on dhe grounds Of char
acter and fitness stultifies himself.