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Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12
MINTOSH EXPECTS TO WIN
Does Not Think Supreme Judges Will
Follow the Referee.
~CoUNcILMEN NOT PLEASED WITH COSTS
Real Estate Exchange Tax Commit
tee Finds Much Comfort in Find
ings of Fact by Referee
Ryan.

Judge Ryan's report seems to impress a
majority Of those who are interested In
the tax mandamus case as a paradox. Those
who lost seem to be better pleased with
1t than those who won. Though the re-
port recommends the court not to grant the
writ, MI. Mcintosh is delighted, ana Rela-
tors Shriver and Morton are receiving the
congratulations of their friends. The mem
bers of the city council, however, whose
action in effect was sustained, are out
spoken in their denunciation Of the docu-
ment. Justice William Altstadt (Little Bis
marck) sizes the situation up thus:
tits like l have two litigants in my
court, and | divide my decision between
them. l say You, Mr.. Plaintiff, win the
case, but you, Mr.. Defendant, must pay
the costs never saw such a decision
before in my life"
Councilman Trostler said: THE report
is ridiculous. II the court sustains 1t I
would be in favor of appealing 1t to the
highest court in the land"
Councilman Whitehorn said: 1T Is a
legal curiosity. The costs will probably be
81, 900, which will be $500 for each council
man to pay-rather a hardship, considering
| the fact that the city ghost hasn't walked
since January"
Tax Commissioner Fleming said: II am
surprised at the report OF the referee.
thought the facts were sufficient to war
rant the court in r~eassembling the board
to adjust the assessments Of the hve cor
porations, and l think the court may yet
do SO, despite the recommendation OF the
referee to the contrary. The fact that prop
erty was assessed at 40 per cent instead
Of 100 per cent is not a violation OF the
spirit Of the law. and l shall be very much
surprised If the supreme court permits sucf
q technicality to stand in the way OF jus
tice. The rule Of fixing a lower basis thar
is designated by law is general all over thu
country"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12

2oc Fancy Ribbons, Saturday, : 1-2c.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12

Brooks Bros best vici lace, in turf
$3.50 and $500
All sale goods will be properly fitted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
NEGRO PREACHER SENTENCED.
For Criminal Assault Upon Child Ninth Dis
trict Republicans.
(Special to News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 13-Sam Robin
son, colored preacher, has been SEN
fenced by Judge Csble in the Superior
court, to serve fifteen years in the State
prison for a criminal assault on an eight
year-old girl of his own race. Robinson's
victim was the daughter of a respected
negro. The evidence showed that the as
sault was not successful, hence the light
sentence.
1t is more than probable that the Ninth
District Republican Congressional Con-
vention will be called to meet here
George B. Hiss, who is almost certain to
be the candidate, prefers Charlotte, and
it is likely his desire will go. The date
has not been announced yet, but it will
be held early in September.
Through the breaking of shaft in
the press room, Charles Wills, an en-
ployee of the Charlotte Observer, was
seriously injured early this morning. The
break delayed the publication of the pa
per and it did not appear until noon. *
The first new bale of cotton for the
State was brought here today from Nor
ven, Union county. 1t weighs COS pounds
and will be sold at public auction today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
NEW BANK,c0MPANY ORGANIZED
The New Hanover Delegation to Congressional
Convention at Fayetteville.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., Aug. 13.--The re-
Gently incorporated Atlantic Trust ana
Banking Company organized this after
noon by electing M. ]. Heyer, president;
Mitchell F. Allen, cashier, and A. b.
Lynch, D. McEachern, l.. r. Rogers, b.
II. j. Ahrens, j. G. L. Gierschen, X. H.
Bellamy, I. M. Bear, B. Solomon, Matt
]. Heyer, Jno. H. Kuch and c. w. Yates
to compose the board Of directors. One
half of the $1,000 authorized capital has
been subscribed and business Will be
commenced October 1st
The New Hanover delegation to the
Congressional convention at Fayetteville,
August goth, met this afternoon and or
ganized by the unanimous election of the
following chairman of the delegation
w. H. Bernard; for Committee on Gre
dentialS, Junius Davis; Committee on
Permanent Organization, Frank il. Sted-
man; Platform and Resolutions, Walker
Taylor; Secretary of the delegation, S.
Adams Geo. l.. Morton was chosen
as the member for New Hanover of the
District Executive Committee. Highly
encouraging reports as to the prospects
of Hon. Jno D. Bellamy fer renonlina-
tion were heard and a general exchange
of views was indulged in.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
attacked BY MOROS /
American Outpost Surprised
and Two Killed. BacaICd
May be Attacked.
(By the Associated Press }

Manila, Aug. ia small party of
Moros surprised an outpost of the
Twenty Infantry at Camp Wears
yesterday. Sergeant Foley and Private
Carey were killed and Private Vandorn
was severely wounded.
The Moros, who numbered only a
dozen. were armed with speers and
swords. The morning was dark and
foggy. The attacking party crawlcd to
within few feet of the sentinels and
then sprang upon them suddenly.
The entire outpost rushed to the relief
Of the sentinels, but they were too late
and the Moros escaped, although pos
sibly few of them were wounded. The
American sentinels were terribly cut by
the swords and spears.
The attacking Moros were all from
Bacolod, and the occurrence probably
will result in a move against that town,
which has a strong fort aud other de-
fenses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Now Who Personated Wilson?
(By the Associated Press. J

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 13.-Colonel r. Lee
Byrd, who recently arrived here from
Bocas Del Toro, Colombia, on visit to
his brother, has received letter from
Bocas containing information, which he
asserts is unquestionable, that DR.. Rus
sell Wilson, said to have been arrested
by the Nicaraguan government for at
tempting to land filibusterng expedition
at Bluetields, never landed in Nicaragua
at all, but went back to Bocas on the
Colombian gunboat and has been there
ever since.
When the attempt was made to enter
Nicaraguan territory, it was found i'm
possible to land all of the flibustering
troops, and the gunboat Pinzon re-
turned with the balance of the men to
Bocas. DR.. Wilson, the latter states,
was among these, and never landed at
Bluefields.
1.-The only thing" said Colonel Byrd,
sis that some other party used Wilson's
name, knowing he had influential friends
in the United States and thus escaped
the death penalty which the Nicaraguan
Government mad put upon him. There
is no cable communication with Bocas,
which doubtless. accounts for the fact
that the truth of the case had not come
to light nero quickly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
MOST BENEVOLENT TRUST. :
The Harvester Combine Says It's Obj ct tfisto
Hold Down Prices
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Aug. 13.-The incorpora-
tors of the international Harvester Com
pany, articles of incorporation for which
were filed yesterday in Jersey City, to-
day made public a statement which says
in part:
"The International Harvester Company
has been organized under the laws Of
New Jersey with capital stock of
$120, 100000, to manufacture and sell
harvesting machinery. 1t has purchased
the property and business of the follow
ing manufacturers:
"The Mccormick Harvesting Machine
Company, Deering Harvester Company,
Piano Manufacturing Company, Worder,
Bushnell & Glessner Company (Cham-
pion), Milwaukee Harvesting Company
The company is capitalized upon an ex
ceptionaIly conservative basis of it's as
sets of sS0,000,000 cash working capital
The company will require no financing
and there will be no offer of its stock
to the public, all the cash required hav-
ing been provided by its stockholders.
After alluding to the advance in
prices of raw material and the possible
consequent advance in the price of har-
vesting machinery unless economies in
existing conditions OF manufacture could
be accomplished, the statement con-
tinues:
"The manufacturers realize that their
welfare and the interests of the farm
ers are identical. An advance in the
price of agricultural machinery would
inure the farmers and react upon the
manufacturers. But on the other hand,
if existing conditions continued an ad
vance in prices would be inevitable. It
thus became necessary that either the
prices should be advanced or that sub
stantial economies should be effected
in the manufacture and distribution of
agricultural machinery. The manage
ment of the company will be in charge
of gentlemen who have for years been
identified with the business. Ihe com
pany will start with ample manufactur-
ing facilities. II has five fully equipped
manufacturing plants in the United
States and one plant in process of con-
struction in Canada"
The officers of the company are as
follows:
President, Cyrus H. Mccormick;
Chairman Executive Committee, Charles
beeFlHS, CHdlIlheh II IhdHCe COHIIlCee,
George w. Perkins; Vice Presidents,
Harold f. Mccormick. James Deering,
Willitm H. Jones, John ]. Glessner;
Secretary and Treasurer; Richard F..
Howe; Board of Directors. CYRUS Bent
ley, Paul D. Cravath, William Deering.
Charles Deering, James Deering, e. H.
Gary, John ]. Glessner, Richard f..
Howe, Abram M. Hyatt, William H.
Jones, Cyrus Mccormick, Harold r..
Mccormick, Stanley Mccormick, Ell
bridge NJ. Fowler, George w. Perkins,
Norman B. Ream, Charles Steele and
Leslie d. Ward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
The Youngsville Tobacco Market.

Especial to News and Observer)
Youngsville, N. c., Aug. 13.-Big
breaks of tobacco at Youngsville At
regular meeting of the tobacco
trade the following officers were elected:
Mr.. c. C. Cheatham, president; l. w.
Mitchell, vice-p president; G. M. Penny,
secretary treasurer.
Sales Committee: A. V. Bobbitt, A. B..
Noell and G. M. Penny.
Committee on Bylaws and Constitu-
tion c. C. Cheatham, J. P. Meadows, and
l. w. Mitchell.
Arbitration Committee: F. A. Cheat
ham, G. T. Bowen and j. S. Lumplins.
Finance Committee T. f, Cheatham,
G.. T. Bowen and I. w. Mitchell
The breaks have been very heavy dur
ing the week. The American, the I'm
perial and Independent tobacco COM
panies all have buyers here. The outlook
now is that Youngsville will sell more
tobacco than any year in its history.
The Youngsville people and warehouse
men are spending money to promote the
tobacco interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
SOME NEEDLESS CONVENTIONS.
Among These the Republican Judicial Set For
August 81.

The high old times in Republican cir
cles will soon climb TO the front for the
convention dates of a number OF their
assemblages come in August.
The Republican convention of the SIXTH
Judicial District will be held on August
9th, in Raleigh, at o'clock in the after
noon. this time being set in the call
made by the chairman, Col. John
Nichols. This is the day before the
State convention performs in Green's
boro, and will be side tent perform
ance before the big show begins.
Delegates from Wake, Wayne, john
ston and Harnett are expected to be On
hand and the programme as to the nomi-
nation for judge is fixed. 1t goes TO
the present incumbent, Judge w. S. OBJ.
Robinson, of Goldsboro, who in the cleo
tion will be defeated by the Democratic
nominee, ex-Judge w. r. Allen, of
Goldsboro.
For the nomination for solicitor, the
candidates are hiding out in the woods
and will have to be lassoed to get them
into the ring. The victim to be offered
up on the sacrificial altar is being sought
for, but all who are approached whispers
timidly, "try the other man." The DEM
ocrats take little interest in who is the
nominee, their time being taken up in
calculating the size of the majority that
is to be writ after the name of Solicitor
Armistead Jones.
The Republican Congressional conven-
ton for this district is dated for Raj
eigh on August 26, and in this case also
there is deficit in the way of candi-
dates. 1t is toss up as to whether
there will be nominated a straight"
Republican, compromise Independent
or no one at all
"Haec docet fabula," as the Latins
would remark, means that Hon. Edward
w Pou. Democratic nominee, will be
his own successor in Congressional halls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
AND FOUR ARE DROWNED
The Cause of the Explosion May Never
be Known.
HER ENGINEER IS AMONG THE DEAD
Three of the Rescued Men Seriously Injured.
Witnesses Say the Explosion and the
Sinking Of the Tug Seemed
Simultaneous,
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Aug. 13.-The boiler of the
tug Jacob Kupper blew up today near st.
Georges, Staten Island. Four of the
crew were killed or drowned. There
were eight men on the tug and all were
blown into the water. -Four were rescued
Three are injured badly and one at least
is not expected to live. The tug boat
sank Immediately
The dead:
CAPT. HARRY JOHNSON, of South
Brooklyn, who was temporarily in COM
mand of the tug.
WILLIAM PURDY, engineer.
---- LEWIS, the cook.
LAWRENCE HANSON, deck hand.
The injured are:
Henry Nicholas, fireman, scalded
Lawrence johnson, deck hand, condi-
tion serious.
Christian Gregg, scalded.
Edward Lane, slightly injured.
Captain Lundberg was not on board.
The cause of the accident will probably
never be known, as Engineer Purdy is
among the dead.
The tug sank almost Immediately and
later quantity of wreckage and cloth
ing and the name board came ashore
with the ebb tide along Staten Island.
The owners of the tug are G. d. Kupper
G. Bros.
The tug was towing a lighter loaded
with cotton from Brooklyn to Staten Is
land. The Staten Island ferry boat,
Castleton, was near the scene of the ex-
plosion when it occurred. Captain Brais
ted, of the ferry boat says the explosion
and the sinking Of the tug were almost
simultaneous. The tug seemed to break
in two amidships. The Castleton was at
once stopped and boats lowered. Only
one man was picked up by the Castletor1
His face was horribly burned and scalded.
The other rescued men were picked up
by another tug boat. One of the men,
deck hand, named Hanson, was taken
to Smith Infirmary and the other to the
Marine Hospital on Staten Island.
Neither was able to give any account of
the accident.
The lighthouse boat Daisy is at the
place where the tug went down graphing
for the bodies of the lost. The Jacob
Kupper was in charge of Captain Horny
Lundberg She was built at Charleston,
S. c., in 1885 She was SO feet long and
was of LA tons gross She was originally
named Bristol, but was chartered by the
government and the name changed to
Cheyenne, them back to Bristol and
finally to Jacob Kupper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Children's Pet Dead.

The children of Raleigh, who have seen
an admired the beautiful doe in the Pull
len Park Zoo will be sorry to hear of
her death
1t was found that delicate surgical
operation was the only chance to save
her life as the result of sickness which
developed on Saturday. This was per-
formed by Mr. w. c. McMaclxin and Dr.
Rowland on Tuesday, the animal being
put under the influence of chloroform.
After the operation she appeared to be
doing we'll, but yesterday morning she
became worse and died in the afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Solicitor Richards Views.
(By the Associated Press.)


Duxbury, Mass, Aug 13.-The decision
of Judge Caron, of Quebec, releasing
Benjamin d. Greene and John f. Gay
nor, was shown to Solicitor General Rich
ards at his summer home here today. He
expressed no surprise at the action which
had been taken and said that he would
not at this time enter into discussion of
the case or express an opinion as to the
attitude of Judge Caron.
He would say that if there were any
technical defects in the warrant this
could be easily corrected by the United
States Government, and having done this,
The Government would renew it's efforts
to get the two men back into this coun-
try for trial.
He had no reason to believe that un-
der the treaty Greene and Gaynor could
not be extradited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Knox Has Nothing to Say.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 13.-Attorney Gen
eral Knox was informed by the Asso-
ciated Press tonight of the release of
Greene and Gaynor at Quebec, and also
was shown Judge Caron's decision. He
read the latter carefully and then said:
81 have nothing to say in regard to
Judge Carons decision. 1t would be
highly improper and extremely lndelicate
for me to make any comment on any
decision of a foreign court in which the
United States is involved. especially
when the case goes against the Govern
ment."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
The Schools Closed by Force.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, August 12.-The Commissary at
Levine, Finistere, accompanied by
strong body of gendarmes proceeded to-
day to the village of Geuzare to expel
the Sisters from schools there. The
schools were defended by crowd armed
with cudgels and stones. One gendarme
was unhorsed and the commissary was
compelled to retreat, but later he return
ed with a company of soldiers, who pro-
tected him while he closed the schools
amid shouts of Long live liberty"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Suit Against the Water Board.
(Rv the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, Aug 13.-Suits were filed
in the State and United States courts to-
day against the constitutionality of the
new law which passed at the last ses-
sion of the Legislature adding five mem
bers to the board in charge of the $14,-
100000 water, drainage and sewerage inn
provements. A temporary injunction was
issued by Judge Shelby in the Unitod
States court prohibiting the recognition
OF the newly created board.
The work, however, will be continued
without delay by the present board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
DIR. B. ]. sAPp is DEAD.
A Prominent Mason, Patriotic Citizen, De-
votedIChristian
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Kernersyille, N. c., Aug. 13-Dr. b. j.
Sapp. one of Kernersville's most highly
esteemed citizens, passed quietly away at
his home in this place this morning at
the age of sixty-six years. He had been
in failing health for some time, but was
unable to sit up part of the day last
Saturday. He grew worse Sunday and
was unconscious when the end came.
He was a prominent Mason, valuable
and patriotic citizen. He has been
practicing physician for over forty years,
and at the time of his death was pro-
prietor of the Sapp Hotel at this place.
He leaves wife and two sons, Dr. l.. l.
Sapp, of Reidsville, and DR.. c. c. Sapp,
of Winston both leading members in
their profession. The funeral services
will be held in the Methodist church, of
which he was a faithful and devoted
member, Thursday at o'clock, Rev. d.
H. Conan officiating.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Lewis Nixon Resigns.
(By the Associated Press.)

Elizabeth, N. j., Aug. 13.-Lewis Nixon
resigned today as president of the Cres-
cent Ship-building Company, and Mason
F. Chase, of Elizabeth. was elected in
his place. Mr.. NixonS resignation is
an incident to the recent organization of
the United States Ship-building Com
pany, to which his attention will be de-
voted. The Crescent building Com
pany is constituent member of the
new concern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Stebbings Held For the Grand Jury
(By the Associated Press.l

10y tIIO -A0RsOOIuOVVI T IVoo'J
Chicago, Aug 13.-Stebbings, who, on
Saturday stabbed to death Walter A.
Scott, president of the Illinois Wire Com
pany, in the latters office in the
Monadnock building was held to the
grand jury today by the coroner's jury.
No charge of the crime was made
against Stebbings. but the jury recon-
mcnded that the grand jury investigate
the killing Stebbings testified in his
own behalf at the inquest, and stated
that at no time during the time Scott
was striking and kicking him did he
knowingly stab him. Stebbings said he
was in a dazed condition from the at
tack of Scott.
The verdict is said to be the mildest
in the history of the coroner's office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
BOAST MAY COST HIM LIFE.
George McTadden Tells of Murder He Com
mltted at Lumberton
(By the Associated Press. J

Philadelphia. Aug. 13-George Mct
Fadden, colored, today confessed to the
police that he is wanted in Lumberton,
S. c., for the murder in November, 1900,
of Elizabeth Smith, also colored. Nc
Fadden was employed by a contractor
here, and he boasted to the other en-
ployes Of his alleged crime in the South.
The police ere-informed.~ and MeFaddcn
was arrested and confessed the crime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
A REPUBLICAN DEADLOCK.
Broken at Last by McEeill's Election as solici
tor. II Il Starbuck For Judge.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Winston Salem, N. c., Aug. 19.-After
being in session since yesterday the
Republican Judicial Convention at Rural
Hall, adjourned at five o'clock this after
noon. The convention was in deadlock
from five o'clock yesterday until late
this afternoon, over the solicitorship. j..
w. McNeill, of Wilkes, won. Judge Henry
r. Starbuck was renominated for judge
by acclamation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Scale Succeeds Belts.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Aug. 1S.-Announcement is
made of the appointment Of ]. N. Scale
as superintendent of transportation OF
the Southern Railway, vice 70. f. Belts,
car service, resigned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Contest Over District Judgeship.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 19.-Advices
received today from the First Judicial
district of Tennessee, show the compile
ton of the canvass of the returns of
last Thursdays vote and the election of
A. j. Tyler, Republican, as circuit judge
by a majority over Dana Harmon. Har-
mon. it is said, will contest the election
on the ground of alleged fraud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Kruger and Steyn,
(By the Associated Press.l

lBy the Associated Press)
The Hague. Aug. 12-Former President
Kruger, of the Transvaal Republic, left
Schevenging today after a cordial fare
Well to former President Steyn, of the
Orange Free State. MIR. Steyn is i'm
proving in health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Prohibitionlsts' State Ticket.
(By the Associated Press

Montgomery, Aug. ia complete tick
ct for Governor and State officials has
been announced by the prohibitionists of
Alabama. Rev. W. X. Gay, of this city,
heads the ticket as the nominee for gov
crnor.
A platform was adopted, re-affrming
allegiance to the principles of the ma
tional Prohibition party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
The Chauncey Fills the Bill.
nv the Associated Press.l

= ! -
Washington, Aug. 13.-The Navy De-
partment was informed today that at the
trial of the torpedo boat Chauncey. off
the Barren Island course yesterday, she
made 2S.6 knots, her contract speed be-
ing q knots.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14
Baltimore Secures the Elks,

(By the Associated Press)
Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 13.-Baltimore
was chosen as the place of meeting of
the Grand Lodge of Elks for 1903, Sara
toga Springs withdrawing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-14

Let her be clumsy or let her be slim,
Young or ancient, care not feather;
So fill up bumper, nay, fill to the
brim.
Let us toast all the ladies together!