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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Discriminating Duties Removed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. July 5-The President has
issued proclama tion, of date July 3rd,
removing discriminating duties upon Gu
ban vessels entering United States ports.
Under Spanish rule and also under the
military occupation such duties were not
imposed upon Cuban vessels, for it had
been formally declared to the authorities
that Spain imposed no such duties upon
United States vessels. but when Cuba
ecame an independent nation the law
vas self-acting and the duties began
tC run. until such time as the President
should receive satisfactory assurance
that there was no discrimination against
United States vessels in Cuban ports.
Now such assurance has been received
through Mr.. Squirers and the prociama- p
tion has been Issued
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
cArAWBA GIVES 10 INSTRUCTIONS.
Nominates County Officers and Selects Dele
gates to the Convention.

Especial to the News and Observer
Newton, n. c., July 5.-The Demo-
cratic County Convention met today with
J. H. Yount as chairman and Robert
Williams. w. f. Holbrook. Paul Brown,
secretaries. 1t nominated w. A. Self for
the Legislature, Jessie Killian for Sher-
iff, Jas. Mcclellan for Register, l.. H.
Phillips for Clerk. John Sheriff. for
Treasurer, P. F. Smith for Coroner, j.
F. Herman for Surveyor, John Cook, j.
U. Long, j. ID. Fisher for County Com
missioners.
InstructionsWere given ANONYMOUSLY
for Council for judge and for Thos M.
Huffman for Congress.
No further instructions We're given
and the county convention delegates weie
made State, Judicial, Congressional and
Senatorial delegates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Gull's Defeated in a Slow Game.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilmington, N c., July 5.-Today's S
game was loosely played and neither
team covered itself with glory. The
weather was hot and sultry and the at
tendance very slim. The score: R.
New Bern ..!.........0 ) o OF 10
Wilmington .....>.......O U 4 y D
Batteries: Bass and Daum; Karns and
Fisher.
For some time it has been realized
that Wilmington could not hold it's place
in he league and preparations have
been made for the contingency, which
arose yesterday. The Wilmington peo-
lie has shown great pluck, but finally
/ al to drop continually losing club.
The Wilmington Club will be br ought
10 Raleigh and strengthened. Tlie entire
league. will stand for it's continuance aid
1t will be located in eithe" Tarboro or
Gcids3oro; both towns being reported IS
ready Gnd wiling to take team.
Go;dsbnro is regarded rs the possible
selection on account of its position. and
tn sav:n,, in expense IS against the
railro,I fare to Tarboro The manage
men: hsvc the matter VOL in hand ani
the details will be carried out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
w. NJ. ROGERS.
TIE TARBoR0 D1sPENsARY.
The Net Profits Fur the First Year Aggrc-
gated 81, ,929 25
Especial to the Ncws and Observer

Especial to the News and Observer
Tarboro, N. c., July 4-The commits
sioners Of No. / township dlspensary
have recently made their annual state
ment. Your correspondent was informed
by Mr.. w. o. Howard. secretary of the
board. that the amount of business done
for the past year is in actual figures,
$24 .6S3.21 showing net profit for the
first twelve months of $7.S2S.25.
1t is admitted by all here that the
present board OF managers have made
a splendid showing. This board is com
posed Of Dr. L. L. Station, DR.. ]. NJ.
Baker and Mr.. w. o. Howard. These
gentlemen have given the dispensary
their personal attention and seen to ii
that the business matters connected with
it We're conducted, as if it was their
own individual concerns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06

Henderson. n. c. July 5.-Thcra VIII
be an educational rally near Williams
bnrD. at the home nf Mr, .'sHttta !ff55is5.= !ff55is5=
18th. Many Of our prominrn. -irca C o
and speakers will be prssen. and laak,,
addresses Among The speakers ere
Prof J. -. Carlyle. OF Walk Forest cd.
lcgtt Prof J. Z. Alderman. superb tcn-
dent of the Henderson grade schoolh
Major r.. H. llubgood. OF pNf1rd. pr. J.
~ Human. Of Henderson. Mr J e.
kliirell, Superintendent Of Public In.
airuellus foe Vance county. uibet
p1amlneut speakers are also expect 20.
A lafse dinner viii hv served uu the
nfuundB
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
CLARK ALAMANcE,
Delegates Uninstructed But IL For Connor
and FJr Brown

Especial to the News and Observer
Graham, n. c., July 5.-The Demo :
cratic county convention met today,
Chairman W. II. Carroll, of Burlington.
presiding.
The convention gave a unanimous vote
of instruction for w. w. Kitchin for
Congress, A. l.. Brooks for Solicitor and
j. Y. Joyner for State Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
The delegates to the State convention
go uninstructed, but OF the II delegates
from Alamance ii is said that Ii are for
clark. for Justice. while Tor Associate
Justice II votes are for COnnor and for
Brown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
oUILroRp COUNTY CONVENTION.
Almost Solid For CLARK conaor lso Brow i
% and Michaux For Commissioner

Especial 90 the News and Observer
lTerushoeo. - e.. July THE tpun-
IS nNeniian today cndof7fl Joyrur ior
ag.......s. -, 81 :',isiir Instruction;
Mlehaux for CORPORATION Commission 'g.
llfuoha zoe Solicitor and Sitchin for
t0nefess. Thurp werf i99 precinct
vulus represented. The county iu IN.
iltiea 10 81 Nhtea tu the state eouyon-
'ion. a poll fof thr dinrrent candidates
NaH taken with ths following result.
tut rhlrf lualItr. rlafa iiis Justice 20
laf Asspslale IuHi0 from the east.
tanner im nfaHn ef, ifou lhe west.
WAihef NJ lotkhaft Ha. Afniisil an.
loefe p tieloaaifH Mtfs selected anl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Union County Primaries

Especial to the News and Observer)
Monroe, n. c., July 5.-The Congress
sional and Judicial primary in this coun-
ty yesterday was largely attended. the
total vote being 1.011. The tabulated
vote for the different candidates is
given below: For Chief Justice. Clark
944, scattering Ill; for Associate JUS
tices, Walker S43. Brown SS2. Copnor
2SS, Armfield 109. Lockhart ~: for Con-
gress. Blair 507, Leak 1S9, Page 152, Nor
rison 112, McIver 81, Pickens )
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
SMITH WILL he REPR1MANDED.
For Careless and Incorporate anguage in
o. lders Given to Waller.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 5.-Secretary Root
will take the papers in the case of Gen
eral J. H. Smith and OF Major Waller
with him when he goes to Oyster Bay
next Friday, with view to final action
thereon by the President. Regardless of
the findings of the court martial it is
practically admitted at the War Ce-
partment that Smith will be ,reprimend-
ed for careless and Incorporate language
to Major Waller in connection with the
orders for Samar campaign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
HARRY TRACEY ESCAPES.
The desperate Convict Laughs at the forts Of
His Pursuers.
(By the Associated Press. !

NDy IIIt xAHoUJIdLtu ITtSS.J
Seattle, Wash, July 4--On the roads
ambushed and patrolled by guards armed
with Winchester rifles, convict Harry
Tracey has escaped His whereabouts
in a district of twenty miles radius. is
absolutely unknown. Sheriff Cudehese's s
office has been deluged with reports OF
his appearance. Each rumor was traced
to its source. All were groundless. Neil
Rawley, shot By Tracey when the con-
vict killed Policeman Breeze at Fremont
last night, died today. The deputy sheriff
has good cahnce to live.
Up 20 this time Tracey has killed three
men since his first appearance near
seattle Thursday morning All three
We're we'll known and popular here. This
has melted hundreds to join the hunters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
The Hornets Take Revenge.

Especial to tho News and ObsorvcrD
Greensboro, y. c.. July 5.-The Farm
ers were stung TO death. by the Hornets
this evening and before an audience OF
one thousand sympathizcrs paid the debt
due Charlotte and the series OF four
games stand even for both
Score n. " E
Charlotte og..tot0tOooO-G %
Greunah0ro ,.t..t tiNH0u0OO e
Batteries Gurra aud MfTrcri hlehop
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
The Cleveland Primaries.

(Siecial to News and Observer
Shelby, n. c.. July BE Y. Webb. a
Cleveland county candidate for Congress.
is receiving the congratulations of his
numerous supporters over the result of
todays primaries. Returns received here
show that he has carried Lincoln coun-
~ by big majority. CASTOR county give
Webb 1854 votes. Dowd - votes. Max
well Il and Hunham votes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
stock of American afloat for Great
Britain same time last year, 10000.
TOTAL NET RECEIPTS.

New York, July 5.-The following are
the total net receipts of cotton at all
ports since September 1st:
Galveston, 2,O31,09S bales; New Or
leans, 2,235, 637 bales; Mobile. 152. 1888; !;
Savannah, 1927. .213; Charleston, 263 1858; /;
Wilmington, 277 sos; Norfolk, 44S,90S;
Baltimore, 9S,363; New York, 100, ,40S;
Boston, 1882; Newport News, 22,O44;
Philadelphia, 33,363; Brunswick, 11S. .712;
Fernandina. 1880. Pensacola, 172,2S4;
Port Arthur, 54,207; Port Townsend, 1G9-
$50: San Francisco, 2S,33S; Portland.
Ore, 1880; Vancouver, $500; El Paso,
800; Eagle Pass, 2,250; Laredo, G,7SO.
Total, 7,4S3.665
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
UNION STRONG FOR CLARK.
Brown Led Connor By Vote of Three to cae.
Walker Nearly Solid

Especial to the News and Observer
Monroe, n. c., July 5.-As a result of
the primaries yesterday it has been
found that only "A votes were cast
against Clark for Chief Justice.
In the contest for Associate Justice
Brown defeated Connor by three to one.
Walker received nearly a unanimous
vote as the choice of the primary for the
from the west.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
A Walk Over for Weldon.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Weldon, N. c., July 5.-Weldon had
another walk-over today and at no stage
of the game was it in doubt.
Score r. II. e.
Weldon .........040302 20 3-14 10 3
Kinston 0O002O1O1-4 8
Batteries: Green and Hicks; Harvey
and Harper. Struck out, by Green 8; by
Harvey ). Three base hits, Hicks, Dan
iel; two base hits, Hicks. Harper. UNI
pires, Stainback and Joyner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
CUMBERLAND FOR HALE.
Clark For Chief Justice, While Connor Leads
Brown In Convention.

Especial to the News and Obs2rver)
Fayetteville, n. c., July 5.-The Cum
berland convention was a large one.
Maor Hale was endorsed for Congress,
c. G. Lyon for Solicitor and Judge Wal
ter Clark for Chief Justice.
For Associate Justices from the east
Connor received 50 votes, Brown 65; from
the west Walker TO-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
and Lehman. Time of game, two hours.
Umpire, Dolan. Attendance, 1000.
Tarboro Shut Out.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilson, n. c., July 5.-Tarboro again
meets defeat at the hands of Wilson by
the score of six to nothing. Everybody
played ball but the home team succeeded
in punching its hits whore they counted
runs.
Score: r. II. T..
Tarboro ...OOOOOOOOO-O 5 7
Wilson ..........02 0003O1-G 5 8
Gatteries; Suiter and Higgins; Sullivan
and Smith. Umpire, Kneel. Attendance,
600
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
ACABLEGAM A FROM TIE QUEfN'
Through Her Edward Expresses Bis Graft
tude for American Sympathy.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, July 5.--The President has
received the following cablegram from
Queen Alexandra:
London, July 4.
THE President, Washington:
THE King is most grateful for kind
sympathy. He is, thank God, going on
very favorably now
(Signed.) ''ALEXANDRA"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Decision in Greene Gay nor Case.
(By lhe Associated Preag.l

Quebec. July 4.-Judge Caron today
rendered judgment in the Gaynor- Greene
case. lie granted the motions made by
counsel for the accused for wrifs OF
ccrtiorarl ordering Extradition Magis.
trate l-afontaine TO produce withn@. de-
Iay ali documents IN his possession re-
lating to these eases before tha Superior
Court here At 10 the motions made by
counsel for the United States Govern
mcnt TO amend the returna 81 sheriff
Langclier and Jniier vailce. to the writa
OF haboag corpus Justice Caron stated.
that he would not render the judgment
thereon until ail Documents were b"tut
ihe cenrt 10 then adjourned the caufN
until nest Friday. Nhon Magistrate ~
foniaiue la expected % produce sll aefu
meniH rotating 90 the faar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Leads all North Carolina Dalies i'm News and Circulation

will cast the vote Of the county in the
proportion given. determined e-ort
was made to prev ant the taking OF
poll on candidates outsla Of the county
but this was der .ated after a long de-
bate. ,i.As.aN- .zs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
Burlington Defeats Graham.

Especial to the News and O5serverD
Burlington. n. c.. Iuly Burlington
rossed bats with Graham this afternoon.
resulting iu score OF Eve 10 three in
favor of Burlington. The feature Of the
game Was Hanf0rde work az short etop
for Burlington. Battoricn. Aualcy and
Pennington for Burlington, Fouet anf
Fnlff fnr Graham
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06

The 0fat month be- lH married he thinks
everytudf is laotlnr ni hlm lu euvy AZ
tHf lhai hnfflbif suspicion daWnH en
hln that ID ia iN pits
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

MONDAYS SCHEDULE.
Wilmington at Raleigh.
Durham at Greensboro.
New Bern at Charlotte.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06
THE LEAGUE TO PLACE IT
Umpire's Decision Causes Raleigh to
Quit the Field.
KAHN IS RIGHT BUT FORFeIIS THE GAME
Charlotte Defeats Greensboro by a Score Of
Six to Two and Wilmington Makes
But Five Runs 10 New
Bern's Ten.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Durham, 8; Raleigh, 0. (FOrfeited)
Charlotte, g.; Greensboro, 2.
New Bern, 16; Wilmington, 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-06

Nothing Nill make #Nap lHxN y.
sa nueth a. a eaN - aihAf w#M'
ia
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
MEET MONEY sTRINoENcY.
Secretary Shaw Has Asked National
Banks 10 Increase Their Circuis-
tion for Use In Emergency.

In view of rumors as TO Secretary
Shaw's plans for relieving the money
market In the event OF possible string
ency, the secretary authorized Assis.
tant Secretary Allies, at Washington
ID. c.. to make the following state.
ment: "The secretary recently In.
vlted some of the large National banks
In the principal cities to order ad.
dllional amounts OF circulating notes
To be printed National banks are en-.
titled to Issue circulation to the full
amount of their capital. The aggre-
gate capital OF National banks In
S7OO 600 900, but the banks have out.
standing only 1858 900 900 of circula.
ton. The secretary has hoped to In
troduce nm element of elasticity into
the present system. His suggestions
to the various banks In the larger
cities that they make preparation for
additional circulation have met with
very favorable response. II Is not his
intention that they should issue this
additional circulation at all events.
but only In case OF actual necessity
and emergency. He does not propose
to initiate the currency In any sense.
but to be prepared to meet the actual
currency demand should one arise.
With this In view those banks which
have made arrangements to deposit
United States bonds as security for
such additional circulation have sent
In their orders. and the secretary has
had all branches Of the treasury SER
vice busily engaged In expediting the
preparation of the notes pending q
possible emergency. All this work Of
preparation does not indicate that the
secretary will expect the banks to is
sue additional notes except In re-
sponse TO real necessity. The move
ment Is purely prudential and pre-.
cautionary, and intended to relieve
any possible currency famine. II
does not conflict at all with any of
the various other methods which have
heretofore been employed by the de.
pariment In relieving the money mar.
ket"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
SHIPS DOMBARD C|UDAD BOLIVAR
HAlTlEN VILLAGE DESTROYED.
Revolutionists Hold City Against Gov
ernmert Force-British Sub
jects Ask Protection.

Cudad Bolivar. capital of the state
of Bolivar, in Venezuela, was bonn.
barded by Venezuelan government
warship and many persons were killed
or wounded. The place has large
British population. and the British
subjects have requested that a war.
ship OF Great Britain be sent for their
protection. II IL alleged that atroci.
ties have been committed at Ciudad
Bolivar by both government troops
and revolutionists. Ciudad Bolivar Is
held by the revolutionists. The town
was fired upon day and night by the
gunboats Bolivar and Restaurador
which attempted to land forces to re-
occupy the place. The Restaurador
left for La Guayra for supplies, after
which the bombardment will be re-
sumed. There are no foreign war.
ships In the Orinoco river to protect
the interests of the powers.
The Dutch government at Willem.
stad. Island of Curacao refuses to
recognize the blockade of Venezuelan
ports declaring 1t non.effective. The
village of Limbe. ~ miles north OF
Port au Prince. Cape Haitien. has
been attacked and recaptured by
troops OF the provisional government.
Limbe was In the possession of Firmi'
mite soldiers from the Artlbonite dis
trict. The fighting was severe and
lasted from midnight to midday. Many
men on both sides were killed. The
town was burned. The defenders ot
Limbe were reinforced by marines
landed from the gunboat Cretea. Peir-
rot which is in the Fiminite service.
A battle also took place at Marine
lade. but details are lacking. The
United States cruiser Cincinnati ar.
rived at Cape IIaitien from La Guayra,
Venezuela
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
READY FOR GAME OF WAR.
Defenders Of the Forts Prepared to
Fiqht the Ships.

The warming up exercise of the
army of the defense in the vicinity of
Newport. r. l., began Tuesday. fol
lowed by with almost continuous tar.
get practice. and a general alarm over
an imaginary foe in the evening.
Every gun In Forts Greble and Wether-
III. as well as all the mortars, was
used. Shortly before S o'clock p. III.
came the roll of the drum and the
scurry of troops to the parapets. A
dozen searchights began critical
inspection Of the channel. while signal
lights were used In addition to the
telephone communication between the
two forts AS only few belated
fishermen were discovered running in
from sea, the game did not seem worth
the candle and the troops were re-
called.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
DUST FROM PElEE EMVElOPS ISLES
ASHES FALL IN DRlzzLE.
Eruption on August 26 Was Followed
by Alarming Phenomena-Accom.
panied by Loud Reports.

Mont Pelce eruption has broken out
afresh and ashes are carried by the
winds for miles, which fall In steady
drlzzle on the West India Islands. A
cable from Roseau. Dominica, British
West India, says A thick mist en-.
veloped Roseau and its neighborhood,
and dust fell. The thick mist was
taken as II approached for n rain
storm. After two days the dust was
still falling. although lightly, but dur.
ing Saturday night the quantity of
dust which fell was greater than upon
any previous occasion since the first
eruption of Mont Pelee. At nightfall
dark, coneshaped cloud. emitting
electric flashes, rose In the south, but
u was gradually obscured by the mist
caused by the falling ashes. Rumb-
ling noises and few detonations
were heard during the night. The
people are quiet. No news has yet
been received from Martinique. At
st. John. Antigua, Il. w. l.. many
very loud detonatlons were heard. and
In pnsse Terre. st. Kits, B w. l., a
series of loud reports was heard Sun.
day. At the Pointe-a.Pitre. Island of
Guadeloupe. the entire port was COW
cred with cloud of fine dust and the
populace became panic.stricken. Fine
ashes were falling continually In a
slight drlz2le. Semldarkness Is over
the sea. ana the ships In the harbor
seemed to be enveloped In a cloud OF
smoke. Advices from Basse Terre,
Island of Guadeloupe. assert that the
entire island has been covered with a
cloud of dust coming from the south
east the direction of the Island of
Martinique. The population of Basse
Terre ia greatly alarmed. A severe
eruption of Mont Pelee. Martinique
was reported to have occurred at noon
| August 2l. This report was brought
tn Castries, Island of st. Lucia, by of
| ficers of the French steamship Da
home. This eruption was followed by
total darkness flve miles away from
the volcano. A dispatch received
from st. Thomas, ID. w. l., said that
between 10 o'clock In the morning and
| 3 In the afternoon of August 2G clouds
of dust were seen In the direction OF
Mont Pelee from the Island of Do
minica. Detonations were heard ant
there were light showers of volcanic
! dust on the island. The following
message was received from Dominica
Tuesday. August 26 "Slnce y. III
to-day tTuesday) prolonged rumblinl
noises in quick succession have beer
heard from the southward. There Il
every indication that Mont Pelee Is
in violent eruption. A dispatch from
Paris dated August 2S. said the lates
dispatches received at the ministry
of the Colonies from Fort de France
Island of Martinique. were dated Mon
dav, August 25. They made no men
tion of the reported, ,eruptions of Mon
Pelee. The Paris dispatch said alst
that the cables to Martinique, boti
north and south. continued to be In
terruptcd.