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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28

Governor Cumming deals blow to the
policy mapped out at the so-called Re-
ciprocity Convention that recently as
sembled in Warrington. Called to meet
as Reciprocity Convention. it was cap
tured by the messy back protection SITS
who resolved that the protective tariff
was sacred god and must not be touch
ed. Governor Cumming talked sense when
he declared
IF we can make a trade that will en-
large our markets-that is to say, in
crease the amount of work to be done in
the United States-the trade should be
made, even though some particular in
dustry is curtailed in its production.
While we shall hold fast to cardinal prin-
ciples. we are not blind worshippers of
tariff schedule. Protection was estab-
lished for man, not man for protection.
Reciprocity that takes without giving is
an idle dream and contradiction in
terms, and If it's scope embraces only
non competitive products it is OF little
future value in the economy of the ma
ton.
The reciprocity which Aldrich and other
like Republican leaders are talking about
is of non competitive" products, and it
is fittingly characterized as IAN idle
dream and a contradiction in terms"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28
WHY rs NOT FREE TRADE ON
TRUST PRODUCTS THE
LEADING ISSUE9

The best bill introduced in the present
! Congress is the bill by Mr.. Babcock a
Republican leader from Illinois. 1t is
simple and plain, and provides that when
any article is controlled by a trust 1t
shall Immediately be put upon the free
list. The effect of this bill, introduced
| by a protectionist is to say 'Protec-
tion is only for infant or competitive in
dustries. The people shall not be taxed
to enrich a trust
The news from Washington is that the
pigeon hole Mr.. Babcocks bill and that
he has been told that if he wishes to re-
tain his leadership in the party he must
acquiesce in the smothering process. If
Mr. Babeock consents, the Democratic
minority ought to offer bill exactly in
the terms. of Mr. Babcocks and force an
AYE" and may vote before Congress
adjourns With them, everything else
ought to be secondary. The difficulties
of arresting trust growth in the courts
are so great that legislation ought to be
invoked where possible. There are trusts
prot ection they enjoy. Take it away, and
they will die and competition will be re-
stored, Mr. Babcock's bill proposes a
certain and comparatively simple remedy.
If the Republicans will pass it, let US
all say ''Well DONE If they will not,
then the Democrats ought to press it un-
til the attention of the whole country
is focused upon it and the vote of every
representative is known 70 his constitu-
ents
The American people do not believe in
the continued taxation of the many for
the benefit of the trusts. There are
many Republicans who are tired of such
open favoritism. In his inaugural ad
dress the new Governor of Iowa Re-
publican of note voiced the best public
sentiment of the country in these words
ITO me, however, it seems plain that
whenever consolidation of manufactur-
ers with respect%to any commodity stiles
competition at home. or so restricts its
operation that it's force is not fairly felt,
then it is the imperative duty of Con-
gress to Immediately remove the artifi-
cial restraints we have created. ! am
not an advocate Of the general revision
of the tariff, but | stand for competition,
the competition Of the republic if pos
sible, but of the world if necessary. l
regard the consequences of a monopoly.
or substantial monopoly, in any impor-
tant product as infinitely more disas-
trous than the consequences of foreign
importations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28
MR. PAGE AND THE CHIEF JUS
TICESHIP,

LIN Sundays Charlotte Observer, Mr.
yenry A. Page, president of the Aber-
deem and Asheboro railroad has an ar
ticle four columns and a half. long Ia
sort of ''long-haul'' in railroad parlance)
in which he states his opposition to the
domination of Justice Walter Clark for
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court OF
North Carolina. With Mr.. Pages atti-
tude as to Justice Clark fitness for judi
eial honors, we have nothing to do. Mr..
Page has a right, as voter and citi-
zen, to advocate or oppose the nomina-
ton or election of any man seeking pre-
ferment. This paper would therefore,
make no allusion to Mr.. Pages long ar
ticle if he had not prefaced it with this
note:
(Note:-This letter was intended for
publication in the News and Observer,
with the idea that most of the prejudice
1t was intended to correct could be more
certainly reached through that channel
The editor OF that paper declines to give
1t space. ] shall feel indebted to any
North Carolina paper that copies it, in
aThole or inmpart. Fl. A. PACED
y Us1sFoage had published the cores
pondence. the readers would have seen:
l. That he never sent it TO the News and
Observer and it had never been seen by the
editor OF this paper; 2. That it had not
been declined because of anything that it
mote" is that the News and Observer
declined TIE article after il had been sent
TO il for publication. The whole story
is that Mr. Page wrote to the editor OF
the News and Observer stating in effect
1--WE cannot find his letter now that he
was preparing an article in which he pro
posed to oppose the nomination of Justice
Clark rs Associate Justice of the SUPP eme
Courts- The following is copy of the an
swer ntlto Mr.. Page:
January 9th 1902.
Mr.. Henry A. Page, Aberdeen, n. c.
My Dear Friend:-If you desire to
write an article advocating any man for
Chief Justice. we will print it with pleas
ure. This paper has no candidate and
Will give fair hearing to all candidates
for the position, but we will pursue the
same course with reference to this office
that we did with reference to the Sena-
torship. to-wt we will allow any Demo
crat to advocate any man of his choice,
but we will not open our columns to per-
init any one to assail or to oppose the
nomination of any candidate. That is the
well settled policy of the News and OBJ
server and experience has shown that it
is the wisest policy. If we should depart
from il, IL would be a fatal mistake That
policy has been established after long
experience and due deliberation and is
like the laws of the Modes and Persians
unaltcrahie.
think If you will reflect upon the mat
tel FROM the standpoint of good party pol.
icy, that you will agree with me that this
is the correct position for the News and
Observer TO occupy.
With sentiments of esteem and high
regards ! am
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28

Saturdays Ashcville Citizen said: The
principal topic of interest today in rail
way circles is the reported deal of the
Scaboard Air Line in this territory, which
is considered to be Of the greatest signi-
cancc to Asheylle and Western North
Carolina. II is being persistently ru-
mored today that the Seaboard Air Line
will come here. and at no distant date,
either All indications go to confirm the
sale of the Atlanta, Knoxville and North
crn railway TO the Scaboard people
The Lincolnton correspondent of the
Charlotte Observer says: II am rela-
bly, informed that The new railroad via
Marion to this place is certainty, apd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28

Arrangements have been made to COM
bine the interests of the Norfolk and
Southern railroad and the Lake Drum
mond Canal and Water Company. The
Norfolk and Southern Railroad extends
through a portion of Tidewater Virginia
and North Carolina. terminating at Bel
haven. \. C. 1t operates line of steam
ers in the North Carolina sounds and
their tributaries. The Lake Drummond
canal forms a portion of the inside water
route along the Atlantic coast between
Hampton Roads and the Carolinas.
Messrs. Alexander Brown & Sons. of Bal
timorc. have arranged the plan of the
combination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28

Writing of the Southport railroad yes
terday's Wilmington Star said: Capt
John Barry, whom ii was announced
some time ago had received the contract
from Philadelphia capitalists for the con-
struction of a railroad to Southport. was
asked yesterday what progress had been
made toward getting the road under way
He said that two representatives of the
company were in the city and he had just
had two hours conference with them
but could say nothing for publication
Asked for names of the promoters. he
said he was not at liberty to give them. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-28

Attention has hitherto been called to
the very close friendship obtaining be-
tween the Seaboard Air Line, the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio, and the Bay Line, the
latter really owned by the Seaboard Air
Line. The three last year had through
route from the South to Baltimore, and
did a good business. On the 18th of Feb
ruary the Seaboard Air Line and the
Chesapeake and Ohio will begin through
service between Jacksonville and Old
Point. and at the latter point passengers
to the North can take the. Bay Line for
Baltimore.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
ROUTE COMPLETE
N. C. &. St. L. Finishes Its Survey
into Mechanicsburg To-Day.
1t Will Build Over Private Property
l. O. Contemplates Extension.

This morning the N, O. and st. L.
engineers finished the work of laying
out tho branch road which will run
into Mechanicsburg.
The route taken will touch the
Decker mills, Farley grocery and run
as far south as the Clements mills
which will be converted into crush
ing plant shortly This is the main
business the road is after ana will
mean big thing for it in the way OF
freight business.
As the route will be through private
property it will be unnecessary to get
a right of way from the council.
The Illinois Central is also talking
Of having branch road into Mechan-
icsburg. but contemplstes going over
one of the streets, and will in this
event have to ask the city for right Of
way.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
IT Is DOOMED
Not Enough Aldermen Here to Pass
il at Present.
One Vote Was Necessary to Pass 1t
at the Last Meeting.

The COW ordinance is now doomed
to defeat unless some of the aldermen
have changed their minds and now
favor IL 1t is understood that at the
last meeting of the board, when the
ordinance was to have come up, four
were in favor of it, three were against
it, and Alderman Leigh was uncertain.
Had the latter's vote been for the
ordinance, it would have passed.
Two Of the aldermen who favor the
COW ordinance, however, are now out
of the city. Alderman Langstaa is
away for the summer with his family
and Alderman Boone will be away for
some little time yet on his trip east
This leaves but two votes certain for
the ordinance, and even II Alderman
Leigh is for it, there will be but three
votes unless some of the others have
changed their votes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
DISASTROUS FIRES
People Saved in Philadelphia by
leaplng Into Nets.
4 Dozen or More Hurt, and Many
Others Had Thrilling Escapes
in the Excitement.
AN ALABAMA TOWN BURNED

Philadelphia, June il-Fire yes.
terdsy afternoon destroyed the novelty
leather factory of II. NJ. Rosenblatt
and Co, four story brick structure
at Second and oxford streets and re.
suited in severe injuries to a dozen
persons. The John Moffet public
school, opposite the leather works,
was damaged, three dwelling houses
adjoining the factory were destroyed
and nine others were slightly dam
aged. Rumors that a number of the
employees bod met death in the burning
factory proved to be erroneous. All
have been accounted for.
There were many sensational and
narrow escapes, most of the 400 men
and women employe ed in the factory
saving their lives by lesping from the
windows into the nets held by fire
men. Katie scheidell, aged IS years,
was tuITleu uONu ihuutr uN u lOllct-
man. She was badly burned and her
condition is reported as serious. Others
severely injured are
George Hebert, back injured.
John Snyder, shoulder dislocated
and leg fractured.
August schoeler, leg fractured.
Samuel Trankerman, burned about
body.
Several others, including a polise
sergeant and two firemen, sustained
severe decorations and were overcome
by heat and shock.
The fire caused panic among the
employees, especially those on the up
per floors and for time the widest
excitement prevailed.
Mr.. Rosenblatt estimates his loss al
$3.50. 900, partly covered by insurance,
and the loss on the other properties IL
estimated at $4,000.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
JUST WAITING
SUPT. WILLIAMS EXPECTS THE
CAULKERS TO PATCH UP
THEIR DIFFERENCES.

The marine ways walk out is still
unsettled and Captain Williams of the
ways says that he has nothing to say
in regard to the matter.
II am just waiting on the men to
patch the matter mp among them
selves. l did nothing more than put
on one regular apprentice boy and one
boy to put on lead, and did not violate
any rule Of the union at all think
they will adjust the matter among
themselves and will say that I have
done nothing to bring things TO such
stand" This was ell that Captain
Williams would say. So far NO agree.
ment has been presented to Captain
williams. -. =
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
CHILD LABOR
A Number Under Fourteen Being
Laid of In the Factories.
Judge Lightfoot Denies that He Had
Anything 10 Do with II.

' 1t is understood that the state law
Affecting child labor will result IN
over hundred children being laid on
In the various factories within few
days. II was reported this morning
that County Judge Lightfoot has
caused a large number of those en-.
ployed in several Of the bigger fac.
tories to quit work, but Judge Light.
foot said this was q mistake, as he has
nothing 10 do with IL.
There have been about fourteen or
fifteen laid of at the Cohankus COM
pany. and equally as many at other
places. The law went into effect
about two months ago, but the fac
tories were never pressed until now.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
Retail Clerks Union Submits Res
oIutiou to Mayor Yeiser Today.
The Members Ask that all Stores Be
Hereafter Closed ON Sunday
in Paducah.
LAW IS NOT NOW ENFORCED

The Retail Clerks Union by res
olution presented this morning to
Mayor d. A. Yeiser, has inaugurnted .
move to secure Sunday closing. thus
starting crusade that will probably
be fought out in the police court.
Mayor Yeiser received the document
this morning. 1t asks him to see that
all the stores except those authorized
to DO business be closed hereafter on
Sunday. II asks that action be taken
Immediately.
Mayor Yeiser said in regard to the
matter that the police were supposed
to know what the law is regarding
Sunday closing, and were supposed to
enforce it to the best of their ability.
All he can do is TO order them to be
more attentive hereafter.
A member of the clerks union said
that the clerks were doing this in the
interest of both merchants and clerks.
Many Of the latter are required to
work at least portion of the day on
Sunday.
Many merchants are unable to keep
open or do any business on the Sab
bath, while their competitors are, and
it places them at a disadvantage.
Hence they are in favor of closing all
stores except those allowed TO keep
open by law. This includes drug
stores and confectioneries and gro
ceries for the sale of fresh meats and
perishable goods.
1t is claimed that many groceries,
clothing and dry goods stores keep
open on Sunday, and do business the
same az on other days. 1t is also said
that many groceries, especially those
ON the outskirts, keep open and sell
anything that is called for. instead Of
meats or other perishable goods. The
present move is 20 close everything
except the drug and fruit stores, con-
feotioneries and other establishments
that are kept open to sell perishabls
goods.
About two years ago Mayor Lang
insusursted . similar move in Padu-
cab, and for time the law was rig
idly enforced, but now IL has abous
been forgotten, and great deal OF
business is done on the Sabbath
Mayor Yeiser will order it enforced
again.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
SLIGHTLY COOLER.
ONLY 80 THIS AFTERNOON
YESTERDAY 10i WAS THE
HIGHEST.

At 9 O'Clock this afternoon the Off.
cial Thermometer registered 9s in the
shade with prospects of higher tenn
perstrre later. The lowest reached
.::.ss night wss Il; the same :. IS the h,
night before. The weather predictions
do not give hopes for relief and are
fair weather for tonight and tomor-
row. The heat seems to grow more
unbeArable every day and with eacn
day seems to increase.
Yesterday afternoor after our last
report the temperature reached ioi'
the highest OF the year.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
At LONE OAK.
NEXT SATURDAY THE GRADU.
ATING EXERCISES WILL.
BE HELD.

Next Saturday afternoon big pic
mic and later an entertainment will be
given at Lone Oak to celebrate the
graduation of the county high school
pupils.
There are sixteen in the class "a;
the eIerivissi viii be similar to those
held in the city. The rrograni will
begin at o'clock and last until late
In the evening. All the gradua
will be on the program for q num-
Der.
This afternoon the county teachers
institute supplies arrived. The insti.
tute will be held at Msssao on the 18th
Of June and lasting for FIVE days.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14

Business at the banks the past week
was reported as "a little quiet. -
Clearings however show a good in.
crease over last year, in fact with the
exception OF one week, every week this
year has shown big increase. Bank
loans are holding up very well al
though there is little demand for
money. Earnings are good. The
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
Young Men Fall Out Near Smith
land Over Division Of Fish.
Sensation in Revenue Office Today
by Dismissal--Court of
Appeals Ends.
RESOLUTION TO ANNEX CUBA
SHOOTING IN LIVINGSTON.

Smithland. KY, June Thames
Henry Morris shot and perhaps IA
tally wounded his brother, Frank
Morris, here this morning. The two
brothers, it seems, had been fishing,
and had difficulty over division of
the fish Words led to blows, and ono
shot the other and ran. He WAS cap
tured on the Ohio river while trying
20 escape into Illinois.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
NEW LINES.
SEVERAL WIRES ARE TO BE
STRETCHED OUT THE
y, CAIRO ROAD.

Manager A. L. Joynes of the East
tennessee Telephone company will
hext week put to work force of men
bringing new wires to woodville.
they will be stretched out the Cairo
pad, and are for the benefit of the
wv subscribers being secured in that
POTION Of the county. The company
itends to build mp a big list in the
punty.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
WEEKS NEWS In THE BUSINESS WORLD.

banks close up the first part of their
fiscal year the latter part of the
month, and disburse their semi annual
dividends. The past six months have
been about as good as any in recent
years.
Wholesale trade is little Quiet ID
most all lines, and retail merchants
tell shs same story. Railroad traits
is good, and the summer excursion
season is just opening up Indica e
tions point 60 the biggest year in that
line in the history Of railroads.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
PADUCAn'S NEW DRINK.
1T IS TRUSTED IT is NOT AS
PECULIAR AS IT IS SPELLED.

The latest drink in Paducah is to be
found at q small refreshment stand on
lower Broadway. It is advertised in
ront on placard as the ''ortermo-
ale" drink, and costs five cents.
4 what this "ortermobeale" drink
one seems to know. as it would
IL re more than the average courage
Jul Tile anything spelled that way.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
ALABAMA TOWN
BURNED IN AN HOUR


Montgomery, Ala.i june IA
special to the Advertiser from Opel.
tka. Ala, says: ''In one Of the most
disastrous connagrotions that ever Wis.
tied this state Alexander City, splace
OF !. 500 people, was wiped away today
by fire, the loss reaching at iesst $780,
900. which Tho insurance willnot be.
gin TO cover.
The flames began In the foundry and
machinery works and the long period
of hot, dry weather had we'll prepared
the buildings of the city for the rapid
spread Of the flames. A light wind
was blowing. and with fierce rapidity
the fire spread from building TO build.
ing until the entire town was s. seeth.
ing mass Of flames. The place has no
waterworks and all the terror stricken
people could do was to save what little
they could, and then, almost pros 4
trated, fee from the awful heat.
Dadeville was telegraphed for dyna-
mite, that some Of che buildings could
be destroyed and thus impede the pro
gress of the flames, but it arrived only
to find the city "a mass of ashes.
smouldering in dust. The place was
destroyed in about one hour.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
ATTACKED BY A ROOSTER.

Hopkinsville, Ky., June li-ihe
little daughter of Villa IN blankenship
was attacked by rcosss and 50 oAai'
injured that IL ia ,bo,as she will die.
The fowl sank his SPURS ITO the 'op
of the child's hesd, peas tratins 'ne
brain.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
TO ANNEX CUBA.

Washington, June ii-when the
senate met today Mr.. Elkins, Of West
Va, introduced . resolution providing
for the annexation Of Cuba, and for its
admission to the union as state.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
SENSATION AT LOUISVILLE.

Louisville. June la sensation
has been caused here in the internal
revenue office today by the summary
dismissal Of Homer S. Renshaw, lately
appointed deputy collector in charge
of the assignment store keeper gang
ers. lie received note from Collec.
tor Craft notifying MIN that his SER
syices would be dispensed with instant
3ly. No successor has been selected.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
FINGER BROKEN BY A BRAKE

FINGER BROKEN BY A BRAKE.
Mr.. James McNeal, a street car
motorman broke finger this morn ing
while on his car. The brake got out
OF repair and while attempting to fix
1t caught the finger and broke it in the
machinery. Dr. JEFF Robertson
dressed the injury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
COURT or APPEALS ADJoURNs

smithland, Ky, June 1.-The
cours OF appeals today adjourned for
the summer vacation. The Judgment
OF the Dsviess circuit court in the
owensb oro msyoralty case of Thomas
s. Petit against Martin Yewell was
affirmed, thus finally dismissing Pet.
tits cnnfests.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-14
This is a Big Day for Raising the
Stars and Stripes.
Ceremonies in Many Places in Homer
of the Birthday of Our
Flag.
OBSERVATION OF THE DAY

Washington, d. G., June H-A,l
over the country this mornings sun
rise was marked by a raising of flags
in greater numbers and with more
ceremony than on any other day Of the
year, except perhaps July 4. Today
was Flag day, the one hundred and
twenty fifth anniversary of the enact
ment by congress that the flag should
consist of thirteen stripes, alternate
red and white. and a union Of thirteen
white stars in blue field. Thirty five
years later congress ordered that a
new star should be added for each new
state admitted to the Union. There
are thirty-two more stars in the field
now than when the flag was first
raised.
The observance of the day is due to
the American Flag Association, which
was formed in 1891 of flag committees
from veteran, military and historical
societies. Since the movement was
inaugurated the Observance of the day
has grown rapidly in public favor.
This year proclamations requesting
the people to observe the day were
issued by the governors of nearly all
the states and territories, by the heads
of the Grand Army and other patri-
otto organizations.