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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-16
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nan nroducer. by means of a bounty,
was able to sell sugar at half cent per
pound which was somewhat above the
selling price. Mr.. Atkins stated that
there was now about $20,000,00O worth
of standing cane in Cuba and at present
prices considerable part of this would
not be harvested.
Mr.. Atkins stated that so per cent
reduction of duties was desired on the
various large products of sugar but In
response to inquiries by Mr.. Payne he
said that the sugar industry felt that
they should have hundred per cent re-
duction, He was opposed to draw
back.
Mr.. Atkins stated that if present con-
ditions continued Cuba probably would
become so desperate as to be forced into
annexation.
Louis Place, head of the Cuban dele
cation, presented the case from the
Cuban standpoint. At present, he said.
Cuba was buying large quantities of
foreign goods, and if reciprocity was
brought about with the United States,
Cuba would buy American cotton
goods. wine, and many other articles
now bought abroad He believed this
market in Cuba would amount to $780,,
600 900 within two years.
Francis b. Thurber. of the United
States Export Association, stated that
the primary consideration was one of
good faith on the part of the United
States to Cuba.
Hugh Kelley. of New York, who has
large sugar holdings in Cuba, said that
as an American he urged that recipro-
cal concessions be made. He believed
that if there was no reciprocity Cuba
would ask for annexation, and if this
occurred the voice of the American peo-
pie would be for admitting the island
Mr.. Mendoza. of the Cuban delega-
tion pictured the distress if present
conditions were continued, and said the
loss on the sugar crop of the island this
year would approximate $12,000,000 lie
strongly favored the free admission of
sugar and reciprocal concessions on
American goods entering Cuba.
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laritime insurance which compelled the
unwilling monarch to agree to peace.
The rate of insurance on English COM
mercial ships then was 2S per cent in the
Mediterranean.
After Mr.. Bacon had protested that it
was the valor of our soldiers and sailors
that enabled the colonies to gain their
independence, and not the rates of in
surance on English ships, Mr.. Tillman
insisted that Mr.. Hoar should give some
of the credit Of achieving independence
to other colonies than New England.
Amid laughter and applause he declared;
There's glory enough to go round, as
our great Admiral in command at the
battle of Santiago said
At the conclusion of the discussion,
Mr.. Hoar introduced the following reso-
luton:
THAT the President, if in his judg-
ment, it be not incompatible with the
public interest. be requested to inform
the Senate whether the Department of
State has any official information as to
whether the British Government exacts
duties on goods intended for prisoners
of war in Bermuda in violation of arti-
Hague, which is as follows:
Gifts and relief in kind for prison
ers of war shall be admitted free of all
duties of entry and others, as we'll as of
payments for carriage by the Govern
ment railways"
In explanation of his resolution, Mr..
Hoar said that some charitable organiza-
tions in this country had sent supplies
and comforts to Boer prisoners detained
in Bermuda. Upon these supplies duties
had been collected in contravention of
The Hague treaty. He desired by the
resolution merely to ascertain whether
the State Department had been informed
of the situation.
Mr.. Tillman announced the death of j.
William Stokes formerly a Representa-
tive in Congress from South Carolina
and after the adoption of the usual reso-
luton of regret the Senate as a further
mark of respect adjourned.
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YOUNG BRoCKwELL ACQUITTED
He is the Boy Who Set Fire to the Cotton On
the Platform.

In the Superior court yesterday X. l..
Brockwell, the nine-year- old boy, who a
month or so ago. while playing on the
cotton platform. set fire to some cotton.
and was indicted for malicious mischief.
was found not guilty.
Mack Fowler. a negro, who came here
as a witness, and was tempted to larceny
by the juicy fatness of a possum in a
colored restaurant said he was drunk
at the time. However. he was found
guilty, but let off with costs, which
mount uD to $27.
Sid Williams, for using a deadly wea-
pom got 80 days on the roads and costs.
Will Cotton, for abandonment, got four
months on The roads and costs Both
were let off with the costs.
Haywood Moore, a colored boy, for
pulling a pistol on man, got twelve
months in Jail, with leave to hire to
Geo. NJ Harden.
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THE PRESIDENT IS SEEN
It is Believed, However. That SKIN
ner Will Win.
TO CONSIDER RIVER AND HARBOU PLANS.
Senators Simmons and Pritchard Call Meet
Ing Of the Tar Heel Delegation To-
da,;. Delegation Of Salem Aumnae
Received by Roosevelt.

1Speeial TO the News and Observer
Washington. D. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Simmons and Representatives W. W.
Kitehin and Blackburn introduced the
delegation of the alumnae of Salem Fe-
male Academy to President Roosevelt
today. The delegation was composed OF
Mrs. Lindsay Patterson, Mrs. @Wm-
Reynolds and Miss Adelaide Fries, oil
Winston Salem, Mrs. Patterson and
daughter. of Philadelphia Mrs. Bel
lamy also accompanied the ladies to the
White House. President Roosevelt was
very gracious TO the ladies but said 1t
would be impossible for him to attend
the centennial celebration
The Wilmington collectorship will be
settled tomorrow. b. F. Keith, of WIZ
mington, has been decided upon and he
will be appointed
Judges Douglas and Cook saw the
President today in the interest of eX-
Governor Russell for District Attorney
Senator Pritchard has recommended
Harry skinner and he Will probably be
appointed in a few days, although Ber-
nard and Russell have taken the tight
directly to the President.
Congressman Blackburn has recon-
mended Lawyer Null for postmaster at
Morganton in place of Postmaster ID.
Cam Pearson. The latter is here and
is confident he will be re-appointed de-
spite Blackburns recommendation OF
his rival.
Senators Simmons and Pritchard have
called a meeting of the North Carolina
delegation to meet tomorrow to consider
North Carolina river and harbor plans.
Roscoe c. Mitchell, of Alamance, says
he can get his choice of three consular
appointments.
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Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. ia shastly dis
coyery was made today when some neigh
bors hearing cries coming from the resi-
dence of Vincent Vencelsick, a Pole, at
29 Spring Alley. broke open the doors
and found the bedroom of the house sat
urated with blood.
Mrs. Ncncelsick lay beside the bed, her
face and head almost crushed beyond
recognition. dead. Three little children.
their heads and bodies covered with cuts
and gashes, and the husband, Nencelsick,
almost dead, were lying on the floor.
From what could be learned II appears
that Vcncclsick came home intoxicated
last night and assaulted his wife with n
rail cutter. The first blow inflicted an
ugly cash on her shoulder and Knocked
her down. but she was on her feet again
in an instant and with such weapons as
she could find in the room, she defended
herself.
The three children were asleep in one
of the beds. and the brutal father, be-
coming so angry at his wife rushed 10
the bed and rained blow after blow upon
the sleeping little ones. The sharp edge
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A FRAlL WOMAN KILLS sERsELF.
Two Negroes Engage in Wrestling Match
One Attempts the Others Life

Especial to the News and Observer
Washington, n. c., Jan. 15.-Last
night between IL and II o'clock Willie
Wilson. a white woman, committed sui
eide by shooting herself at Belhaven,
this county. The deed was committed
about one mile from Belhaven, at the
home of Mr.. Botaleners, where she had
been staying for ten days or more.
No cause is given for her act, save
she had been under the influence of
whiskey for several days and was still
intoxicated at the time of the shooting.
She was known in this town as Wild
Bill, and for years led life of shame.
Several years ago she married Guy
Wilson. member Of the Washington
BAH geluh. hnt they soon separated, due
no doubt to her unfaithfulness.
The ball entered just above her
breast, and Immediately after she com
mitted the deed she exclaimed, My
God! / have shot myself" She lived
only a few minutes
The coroner's jury has not as yet rem
dered a verdict
Daniel Eborn was lodged in jail this
morning for the shooting of Hannah
Stokes in the foot Both are colored.
on last Monday afternoon, as the col
ored children were returning from
school they met Daniel Eborn and
Moses Blount engaged in a scuftie.
Blount threw Eborn and angered him to
such an extent that he drew his pistol.
placed it at Blount's head and snapped
it several times. Blount grabbed the re-
VolVer and while he was attempting to
wrest it from Eborn it went off, the
ball passing through the fleshy part of
his left hand and into Hannah Stokes
foot, where it lodged. The doctors have
been unable to extract the ball.
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Odd Fellows Debate.

Seaton Gales Lodge, l. Q. o. f., ear
nestly requests all its members, as we'll
as members OF sister lodges and visiting
brethren in the city. to attend its meet
ing and hear the interesting debate upon
the query lis the degree staff essential
to the success Of our ORDER tonight.
The following speakers have been Sc
lected In the affirmative, Hon. C. NJ
Busbee, p. G.. Sire; Hon. Z. r.. Lacy
and t. B. Sale. ESQ. In the negative.
Mr.. a. E. GIonn, Mr. L. l.. Harris and
Mr.. w. W. Wilson.
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Reaching the People.

The series of revival services at the
West Raleigh Baptist Church. now be-
ing conducted by Rev. j. w. Noble, of
Selma, are growing in interest and his
sermons are of strength and power He
spoke Tuesday night from the text And
when he saw the multitudes he. was
moved with great compassion" After
the sermon an invitation given to those
who wished to accept Christ was accept
ed by many. The services last night
were of great interest and many were
affected.
Prayer meeting at 7:30 o'clock, preach
ing at s o'clock every night this week
The public invited.
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Mr. W. F. Brookshires' Funeral.

The funeral services of the late Mr..
William +. Brookshire. who died Tues
day, was held from the residence of his
daughter. Mrs. A. +. Page. yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Engene Daniels.
The pail bearers we're Mr.. G. II. Be1vin.
Dr. }. II. Fleming, Mr.. L. G. Whiting, Mr..
j. NJ. Monte, Judge I. b. Womack, Mr..
Alf a. thompson. Mr.. Franklin Mcneil
and Mr.. Geo. Thompson. Many friends
OF the family were present to pay the last
tribute OF respect and to pass with the
funeral cortege to Oakwood Cemetery.
where the intcrmcnt was made.
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UNCLE TOMS CABIN" A LIBEL.
Kentucky Daughters Of Confederacy Will
Fight Against Production Of Play.
(By the Associated Press. ]

Louisville, KY, Jan. 15.--At meeting
Ola special committee appointed by the
Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy today, it
was decided to begin an active campaign
against the production of Uncle Tom s
Cabin" Resolutions we're adopted pledg-
ing the members of the chapter to work
i'll every way possible to prevent the
play from being put on any stage in the
State and the book was denounced as
base libel on the South, and especially
on the institution of slavery. The action
taken by the Lexington Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy was en-
dorsed.
The resolutions state Harriet Beecner
Stowe. the author of the book, had ex-
pressed regret that she had written y
after learning the true condition of af-
fairs in the South. No action was taken
regarding an appeal to the Kentucky Les
iSlature.
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TIE COLLECTION BOXES.
One Hundred for Sir Walter Raleigh Status
Fund Ordered.

The committee have selected and
given order for one hundred collection
boxes for the Sir Walter Raleigh statue
TO be distributed in the cities and prin-
cipal towns of the State. This is the
first installlnent and other boxes will be
ordered for other places as they may be
designated later. The present order is
for the cities and large towns, which
will be supplied first.
Gen. J. S. Carr is in the city and met
with some members of the committee
yesterday afternoon.
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TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL
II is to be Erected in Memory Of the Wife OF
Q. P. McDivitt,s the
Donor.

Especial TO the News and Observer
Asheville, n. c.. Jan. 15.-S. p. Me-
Divitt, a capitalist living here, has do
mated two thousand dollars for the es-
tablishment Of a day school at Little
Pines, in Madison county, 10 be erected
in memory of his wife. Work on the
building will be begun Immediately
Three illicit distilleries have been re-
Gently raided within thirty miles of
Asheville. Only one moonshiner es-
Caped,
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Troops Ordered Out.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 15.-Governor
Beckham today ordered the. Frankfort
military company and detail of the
Lexington battery to Flemingsburg. to
protect the negro there against whom an
attempt at lynching was made early this
morning. The battery will be equipped
with Gatling gun. The troops are in
command of Assistant Adjutant General
Haley
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RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA.
Hearing Begun by the Ways and Means
Committee

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 15.-The Ways and
Means Committee began hearings today
on the subject of Cuban reciprocity with
large representation present from the
various interests which could be affected
by legislation of this character.
Edwin II. Atkins, of Boston, made the
opening statement in behalf Of reciproci-
ty. He spoke of the enormous over
production of sugar throughout the
world, amounting TO about 100000
tons, which had resulted in a crisis in
the industry. European countries had
met this by bounties so that the Ger
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Cadets Found Deficient,
(Bv the Associated prcss.

(By the Associated Press)
West Point, n. Y, Jan. 15.--Among the
cadets found deficient and dropped from
the United States Military Academy.
thus creating vacancies from their re-
spective districts. are: George w. West.
Tennessee; St. Clair, New Bern, n c.
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VI Anr.apolia. Md. yesterday, Delegate
Griffith f3epuhi'can), introduced in tie
House of Delegates a bill to appropriate
$4,000 To purchase and erect in the State
House a liie-size bust of Rear Admiral
W. S. Scaloy.
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Prince Henry 0: Prussia on his return
from the United States will be deputed to
represent Emperor William at the coro-
nation of King Edward
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Mr.. Barney Kinsley. representing the
c. II. Brenaman Cigar Company, Of Bal
timore, is in the city.
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works. He is worth probably about 5000.
600, and his brother. John, twice much,
10 say nothing OF the estate his children
Will get as the heirs of their mothers
father.
The surprises to be found i'm the compi-
lation or lS4S, however. are not so much
In those IL mentions and what il says
about them. as I'm its omissions. Most
curious of these. not only TO those who
know only the "Aristocracy OF New York
OF today but also 10 those who have
studied New York history from other CEN
tains not a single name beginning with
v IL seems almost incredible that there
should ever have been period in the his
tory Uf New York sociey and business
when not one of the great tribe OF vans"
was rich enough or prominent enough TO
rank with the -Four Hundred OF the time
then but hundred. indeed. but still
numerous enough To include nearly every
nationality. The omission Is so startling
that one turns in the directory of that
years 10 see how many Vans there were.
from prise is encountered.
There are no Vans In the New York
City Directory for 1SiS. That Is to say,
there are no Vans as we know them
now-no Vans with the second half of the
name separated and spelled with capt.
I'm all it's pages. But of Vanthises and
Nanthats there are hundreds. Vanalens.
VPnallens. Nanalsts, Nanalstynes. Van
ambu-ghs, Vanamringes. Vanandens.
Nanantwerps, Nanarnams, Nanarsdales,
Nanaukens and Nanaxtes not To mention
Nanbees and Vancees and Vandees with
out end. and SO on through the whole al
phabet down TO Nanwycks and Van
zandts and Vanziles. There are more
than five pages OF them. and no more
Smiths and not half so many. Joneses.-
III. III. NJ in New York Mail and Ex-
DreSg
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authorizing the expenditure OF $4,000 for
the purchase of land at Neutaconkanut
Hill for a public park. This resolution
was referred TO the committee on finance.
Councilman Lttlefeld presented an in
vitation TO the city council TO visit Neu-
taconksnut HIN on April 30 10 inspect the
proposed park. The invitation was ac-
cepted.
Councilman Johnson presented the pc
tition of Henry G. Gorton and others for
the purchase of Neutaconkanut Hill for
a public park.
Councilman Darling presented the Pc
tition OF Charles Dean Kimball and others
for the purchase of Neutaconkanut Hill
for a public park and Councilman San
Souci presented the petition of w. A. IL.
Grant and others for the purchase of
Neutaconkanut Hi for "a public park.
Councilman Winn presented the petition
of William j. Banspach and others for
the purchase of Neutaconkanut Hill for
a public park. These petitions for Neuta-
conkanut Hill park were severally re-
ferred To the committee on finance.
MODEST IN THEIR DEMANDS.
Councilman Massie presented an ordi-
nance In amendment OF chapter 46 of the
revised ordinances, entitled Salaries, I"
fixing the salaries OF the assessors OF
taxes at $500 each a year. The present
proposed ordinance they would be given
an increase OF SiioO year The ordinance
was referred to the committee on finance
Numerous petitions to define grades
lay sewers. or install lights I'm various
streets, for remission OF sewer assess
ments and claims for damages were pre-
sented and referred 10 the proper COM
mittees.
Mr.. Walter o. Presbrey presented the
petition OF the Builders Iron Foundry TO
build a bridge over and to lay tracks in
Codding street with accompanying reso-
luton. Referred TO Joint committee on
highways.
HARBoR COMMITTEE SUSTAINED.
A resolution TO pay certain bills
amounting 90 $3.50 contracted by the
committee on harbor. was passed I'm con-
currence after causing unnecessary dis
cussion and the attempt TO "iolly" was
cleverly turned upon the objector. The
bills were incurred mostly I'm the trin
made 90 Washington 90 appear before
the congressional committee on rivers
and harbors q few months ago.
Councilman Massic desired TO know what
authority the committee had to incur
such an expense.
Chairman sisson. for the committee
on harbor Ia explanation, stated that up-
on the recommendation OF Representa-
tlves Capton ana Bun the measure was
considered favOrably and that Alderman
Freeman and Harbor Master Bucklin
went % Washington In a good cause and
effected good results
Mr.. GRADY thought that the resolution
should pass in view of the excellent re-
suits accomplished by the gentlemen on
the aforesaid journey.
Mr. Angel referred 10 the existing linn
itations of expenses az being perfectly
applicable 90 the case under considera-
ton That any committee had the right
under the revised ordinances 90 expend
not 20 exceed SioQ in any one year. with
out sanction of the city council.
That was sufficient 90 cause tho object
ors 90 subside and the resolution passed
unanimously.
rs STILL on THE TABLE.
one OF tho early measures on the docket
was the resolution 90 apply 70 the Gen.
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eral Assembly for authority TO issue a
public Improvement loan.
Councilman Sisson being sponsor for
the same and realizing its Importance
suggested that the measure be tabled
temporarily that other business might be
disposed of. The suggestion was agreed
TO.
The resolution instructs the city solicit
tor to apply to the General Assembly for
authority to a public improN oment loan
not to exceed s250.000, the city treasurer,
joint finance committee and mayor act
ing i'm unison.
1t was not passed upon recommended
ton of the finance committee, as local
morning paper states. No, nor was il
even taken from the table later I'm the
session. But it Is still on the table 10 be
called up at the next or some subse-
quent meeting for action.
The common council then adjourned
until Monday evening. May, 8, unless con-
vened In special meeting in the meantime.
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AUTOMOBILE NEWS.

DR.. Schatzel, an official connected with
the BaVarian Post Office. has recently
made an extensive report OF the subpect
OF automobiles in the postal service. He
Is very much I'm favor of the self-propelled
wagons. and predicts a far-reaching revo-
lution To take place upon the general In
PRODUCTION OF the motor car in the govern
ment postal service,
A Westfield. Mass firm has recently
shipped a gasoline carriage to Cape Town.
The names OF the persons ordering the
machine were not announced and IL Is
limited thai IL was designed for use for
scouting purposes by English officers. The
order was given. however, after a test
I'm which a number OF vehicles OF differ
ent types were entered.
Bucolic opponents OF the automobile
have some very queer Ideas concerning
the operation OF motor carriages. An
Ohio genius proposes that. I'm order TO
prevent the frightening of horses the
life-siZe figure OF an equine be attached
90 the front OF every motor vihicle.
An automobile tire of the single tlrbe
pneumatic type recently placed on the
market has a core inserted. This core is
nodded and vulcanized I'm halves, each
half being a complete ring semicircular I'm
cross section, Il Is constructed on the
truss principle. Even the largest pune
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Councilman Darling presented n reso-
luton directing the city solicitor 10 apply
20 the general assembly for legislation