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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
Williams Fights in Vain.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. March 24.JThe ouse of
Representatives today again put itself on
record against any investigation of the
Postoffce Department. Eight pages of
the Postofficc Appropriation bill were dis
posed of. The question of an investlga-
tion of the Postoffice Department was
brought up by Mr.. Williams, the minori-
ty leader, who proposed an amendment
providing for a select committee of five
members of the ouse and three Senators
to make complete investigation into
the alleged frauds in that department. He
taunted the Republicans for their failure
to order an investigation and said the
party was oppose to 1T.
The Choir sustained point of order
by Mr.. Overstreet against the amend
ment and when Mr. Williams appealed
the Choir was sustained, 1873 to 80.
Before the vote was taken Mr.. Will
liams appealed to Mr.. Overstreet to with
draw his point of order which Mr.. Over
street refused to do.
.'Then the gentleman has a perfectly
stony heart" said Mr.. Williams. HE
stands in between this investigation of
the Postoffice Department by Congress
with his point of order
Thereupon Mr. Williams appealed from
the decision of the Chair. which brought
from Mr.. Overstreet an appeal to the
House to uphold the Chair. To do other
wise, he said, would be a reflection upon
the Chair and dignity of the House.
Mr.. Williams inquired:
What does miserable little rule of
the House amount to when you consider
1t is the only obstruction lying between
you and a righteousness far greater than
the righteousness of technical decision?'
He declared that the very essence and
soul of good government is honesty in
the public service and economy of public
administration.
''The only way we can secure honesty
in the Postoffice Department" he con-
tinued, Sis either by the gentleman
withdrawing his point of order or by the
House marching over the point bodily
He was loudly applauded by his col
leagues on the Democratic side.
He implored Mr. Overstreet to withdraw
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ELIMINATION OF
SOUTH SHOWN
Disfranchised in Federal
Appointments.
THE SPEECH BY BACON
The House Puts Itself on Record
Against Any Investigation of the
Postoffice Department. Will
Iiams Ruled Out on a
Point OF Order.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., March 24-The SEN
ate today passed the Indian Appropria
tion bill. After the routine features of
the bill had been disposed of Mr. Bacon
again raised the question of Civil Ser
vice appointments. basing his remarks
yesterday to the effect that Senators
from States of political faith different
from that of the President should be
consulted in the matter Of appointments
to office.
Mr.. Bacon characterized the utterance
'as most notable one in condemnation
OF a system (which practically disfran-
chises one third of the people of the
United States in the matter of the ad-
mihistration of the Federal laws in their
midst .
The present system was, he said, de-
nial of theri ght of the people in this
respect, and the denial, said Mr.. Bacon,
was especially felt in the South. 1t never
had been intended by the trainers OF the
government that any community should
be deprived of the right to be consulted
in the selection of Federal officers any
mere than in State or county officers.
In the State of Georgia, with $500, ,000
people, he said there is not a single office
holder with the exception OF an occasional
postmaster, who would have been selected
by the people of the State. The State
also is without single representative
III the consular service. What was true
At Georgia, was practically true OF every
,SSuthern State, and thus is one-third of
the country absolutely ignored in the dis
,tribution Of the Federal offices.
n MoreovelSit was intended that Senators
should be consulted in the matter of ap-
pcintments, but instead of consulting the
Senator'S the Federal authorities pass
them by and consult three referees, men
who represent nobobdy and are appoint
ed ~ no one in the State and men who
would not be selected by the State.
Would any Republicans be elected
there?" asked Mr.. Spooner.
MI. Bacon answered IN the negative,
and when Mr.. Spooner pursuing the in
curry of the hour he asked if there were
no good ones there, he replied, very
few
Mr.. oar asked whether if Mr.. Bacon
lad been president instead of Mr. Cleve-
IL nd he NOuiu ndVe dppolHteu 1.epupllCdn
office holders on the advice Of the Repub-
lcan Senators from Massachusetts,, but
Mr. Bacon did not make direct reply. He
said that the division should be along
lines of intelligence and character rath-
er than of partisanship. Where there
are normal divisions he said, ''the party
in power should appoint men of their own
faith" He would not say that in the case
of chIlSetts for inst aDce Demo-
cratic President should confer with the
Senators from the State in all matters of
appointments and that he should rely
uron their advice rather than upon that
of political "heelers." But the conditions
in the South, he contended, are entirely
different from those existing in Massa-
chusetts or other Northern States The
President should inform himself as to the
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best interests Of the State when able to
make an appointment in the State.
Mr.. oar stated that since the retire
ment of Mr. Cleveland the nomination to
the judicial positions in the South had
had the endorsement of emocratic Sena-
tors from the Southern States and Mr..
Bacon said this had been the practice in
most cases. made the point. however,
that the judicial positions are compare
lively few in number
Mr.. Bacon added that it was due to
the present President to say that he had
asked him (Mr. Bacon) to inform him in
case he knew of anything detrimental
to an appointee, but that he had not
been able to do so, as he knew nothing
about intended appointments until names
were sent in.
Mr.. Bacon disclaimed any desire to
control appointments because of the pat.
ronage itself, but said that his only inter-
est was that of securing competent off
cials.
In illustration of his point that the
South is practically disfranchised in Fed
eral appointments, Mr. Bacon said that
only one of the Isthman Canal Comms-
sioners is from the South and hat of the
nine members of the Supreme Court only
two men are of Southern birth.
Mr.. oar said that New England is un-
on the canal commission, and
Mr.. Bacon replied that if that was the
case it was worth noting. for it was very
rarely that New England is overlooked
in such matters. q
Mr. Bacon also said that notwithstand-
ing the South pays its share of the taxes
practically all the money expended on ac-
count of pensions is distributed in the
Northern States.
Mr. apkins asserted that Illinois pays
as much internal hevenue taxes as any
seven or eight of the Southern States,
but Mr. Bacon replied that it is fallacy
to say that the money is entirely collect
ed in the State in which it is paid in
the way of taxes.
Early in the day Mr.. Gibson spoke In
support of his bill for the repeal of the
desert land. the timber and stone laws
and of the commutation clause of the
homestead law.
The Senate adiurned until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
SchIey Fights Shy of Politics.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, March 24-Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley arrived here today
and is the guest of Acca Temple, Mobiles
of Mystic Shrine. Public receptions in
his honor were held at various clubs dur
ing the afternoon and evening, and he
attended the banquet of Acca Temple at
night Some of the citys political folk
are expressing desire to see the Admi-
rails name on the next Democratic nation
al ticket, as candidate either for Presi-
dency or for vice-presidency. IN a chat
with newspaper men on this subject the
Admiral is reported as saying he thinks
it would be a mistake for navy man to
get into national politics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
SWITCH OPENED
BY HAND OF CAIN
Wreck at Henderson Due
to a Crime.
ALL FACTS POINT TOIT
Statement Given Out by the Railroad
Authorities After Day of Inves-
tigation. Detectives on the
Scene. Further Details
of Disaster.
ALL FACTS POINT TO 1T
Especial to News and Obscrver3

Henderson, n. c., March 24.-After a
day spent in the investigation by the rail
road authorities of the wreck here at an
early hour this morning, the following
statement has been given out by General
Superintendent H. X. Huger, of the Sea-
beard Air Line:
The accident which occurred here at
ZAP this a. m. as the result of the Flor
ida Limited running into an open switch
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
FAMOUS AUTHOR DEAD.
Sir Edwin Arnold Who Wrote "The
Light of Asia"
(By the Associated Press.)

London, March 2f.-Sir Edwin Arnold
the author, died in London today. He
was born June 10, 1892
Although Sir Edwin suffered of late
years from partial paralysis he was not
taken seriously ill until last week EARLY
this morning he had a relapse from
which he did not rally and died peace
fully at 1890. Sir Edwin continued his
literary work until quite recently, his
last writing being connection with the
Russo-Japanese war, which he was
greatly interested. The funeral will take
place March %. The body will be Gre
mated at Woking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
The River His Grave.
(Rv the Associated Press J

Bristol, Tenn March 24.-AccidentaIly
falling into Laurel river near Damascus,
Va. today, Joseph Sutherland, wealthy
citizen and prominent cattle dealer and
mineral mine developer, met death today.
His body was recovered after a long
search, the swollen river CARRYING iii
many miles down stream. Mr.. Sutherland
lived at Mountain City. Tenn, where
he owned valuable farm and mineral
property
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25

Hezekiah Henderson, of bHadley town.
ship, one of Chathams bAst cit;yons -
dead. For fifty years he had hoo, -. -
tomed 70 De mere every court week with
"asoh-ioaa OF leather and had all thai
time occupied the same place on Tho
courthouse square. He first came hera
as a boy with his father. who also fau
many years had come to- every court
with his wagon loaded with leather M sran,
his lanyard. iion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
Togo's Report of Last Battle.

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic, March 24.-Vice-Admiral Togo's
report OF the fifth attack on Port Ar
thur, which was made on March ~22,
reached Toxic tonight and is as follows:
The combined fleet acted according to
the plan arranged
1.-TWO iiotillas of destroyers were out
Continued on Second Page)
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plre, was an impossbilty yesterday af-
ternoou.
Ihe Oak Ridge team played good steady
pan, ana every man was ready and anX-
lous to take everything that come his
way. Warren pitched excellent ball al
lowing only five hits. A. and Ms. pitch
ers let them down with two hits-one off
Shutord and one off Shannonhouse.
The lineup was as follows:
A. AND NJ. OAK RIDGE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
Montague Refuses a Reprieye.
tBy the Associated Press.>

Bristol, Tenn, March PA special to
the Herald from Wytheville, Va, says:
Governor Montague has refused to grant
reprieve for Chesley Peoples, the mur.
derer of John Seagle, who is under san-
tence to hang Friday. Peoples contends
the shooting was accidental. Governor
Montague says the execution must take
place at the time the court specified. The
murder was the outcome of a game of
cards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
A WIRE OF DEATH
Lett to Hang for Days it
Struck a Man Dead
Yesterday.
Especial to News and Observer ,

New Bern, N. c., March 24.-Scyeral
days ago an electric light wire was brok
EN- by team passing through the city. Tho
wire is still hanging down tha mole and
tonight at $50 O'Clock young colored
man by the name of Boss rohb learoa
against the pole. He thus cana in 80
tact with the wire, which kire him in.
stantlY. ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25

between Hon. A. Fl. Price, assistant dis
tllct attorney of this city, and ex-Con-
srcssman Spencer Blackburn. 1t is stated
the latter has carried about half the
voting precincts, while Capt. Prices
friends are resolute and will make a des-
perate effort to carry the county conven-
tlon sold Saturday. EX-Congressman r.
q. Llnney is not in the fight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25
Price and Blackburn Close.

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury; n. c., March 24.-Rcports re-
ceived tonight from the Republican Con-
gressional primaries held throughout
Rowan county today indicate close vote
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25

Summary: Earned runs: a. and NJ
0; two base hits, Asbury and Chritzbury;
three base hits, Hadley; bases on balls
off A. and NJ, 16; off Oak Ridge, 3;
struck out by A. and NJ. s; by Oak
Ridge, 3; double plays, Miller to Knox
to Spring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-25

tank that would have converted the town
into fiery rivers. The damage to the cars
and engines is estimated all the way
from one hundred thousand to two hun
dred thousand dollars.
The boys of the fire companies worked
hard and kept the damage column from
running much higher. May the S. A. L.
give them a nice summer trip.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
BODY OF BOER
 PRESIDENT REMOVED.
Had Fought a Good Fight and Kept the Faith Were Last
 Words of Patriot Kruger.

The Hague, Oct. 31. The re- mains of former President Kru- ger of the Transvaal Republic, who died in July last, were re- moved from the cemetery today and taken to Rotterdam for con- veyance to South Africa on board the steamer Batavier. Six wreaths from Queen Wilhelmina, the prince consort and former President Steyn covered the cof- fin. Not much public interest was shown.
 A mortuary chapel had been prepared on the steamer, cover ed with draping embellished with inscriptions in silver letters, among them: "I fought a good fight, I finished my course, kept the faith. !"
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
PRISONERS ESCAPE
 FROM OSCEOLA JAIL

Two of the prisoners who es- capped from the county jail a week ago have been captured at a little town in Mississippi and James H. Lovewell went to the place Wednesday night to bring them back, says the Osceola Press. The two prisoners who refused to go with the bunch last Friday morning when they made their escape, decided on Tuesday morning to take their leave also, as they were becoming lonesome and didn't fancy each other. It was no trouble for them to leave, as they went out through the hole left by the other fellows. One of those who escaped last Friday came back Sunday morning and is now doing chores around Sheriff Lovewell's house. He said he only wanted to see his folks anC that he had nothing to do with the breaking out.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

1904, is eligible to this contest, nor shall any employe CT party connected with this paper be eli gible to vote.
 Second-Every issue of the Daily and Weekly Independent from November 1 to December "A, will contain a ballot entitling the holder to one vote in this contest. For every dollars worth of job, work, advertising and subscription paid for between these dates a coupon good for ten votes will be issued, but no cou- pons will be issued for sums less than $1.OO. Coupons will not be sold, and will only be issued for job, ad and subscription busi- ness, but extra copies of the In- dependent at 2 cents per copy, each containing one ballot, will be sold at this office.
 Third-All votes must be sent to this office and will be de- posted in a lock box, to be opened at 8 o'clock each publication day and counted. The daily issue of
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

citizen of Stringer, Scott county, and has been forced to reply that the reward fund is wholly ex- hausted, and that as a matter of fact there never was any fund for this particular purpose:
 My wife gave birth to two girls and one boy on the 23rd (Sun- day), weighing IF pounds the lot. Now, governor, I hear there is $1O premium for triplets. If so, you will please send us the money, as we are very poor. You can name them, too, if you wish. The neighbors say for us not to name them till we hear from you, as you might want to name them. We can't call on you any more soon in this way"
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
BODY OF MAN
 FOUND IN CREEK.
Had Been Murdered for His Money Was Finding of h.
 quest Examination.

Wilton, Oct. 1.-The body of a murdered man was discovered in Little river three miles north east of Wilton Saturday by a hunter by the name of Clark. The man had been shot through the neck from the back, robbed and thrown in the river. A cor oner's inquest was held yester- day. The victims pockets had been rifled and such papers as he had on his person were burned on the bank of the stream. He was a stranger and it seems had arrived at this place on Friday, Oct. 21, and it was probably on this date that he was killed. A trunk check found on his body was the means of examining his trunk at the railroad station, which contained papers, etc. from which it appears his name was l.. c. Tinbs and his last res idence Anna, Tex.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
GOLD LOCKET FOR
 THE WINNING BABY.
Independent Inaugurates Con- test To Settle Claims of Proud Parents As To
 Sweetest and
PRETTYEST BABY UNDER
 Two Years of Age.

There IS a handsome $25. % solid gold locket with diamond setting and solid gold chain, on display at the Palace Jewelry
 store, to be given away Decem- Der 24th. 1904, to the baby boy or girl under two years of age,
 who wins the highest number of votes as the pnettiest and sweet est baby, Now the baby that is not pretty is surely sweet, and if the wee tot be a little cross at times, beauty must offset this badness. Fond parents at least are expected to think their ba-
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
BIG MEMPHIS
 BUILDING FALLS.
Continental Savings Bank Build ing Tumbles in, But Gives Warning to Occupants-No
 Known Fatalities.

Memphis. Oct. 31. With a terrific crash the building occu- pied by the Continental Savings bank at No. 19 Madison street collapsed at 10 o'clock this morn- ing, burying a number of persons in the wreckage.
 So far as known only one per- son, a negro saloon keeper, re- mains under the debris. The other victims were quickly rescued by the fire and police departments.
 Joseph Fischer, a tailor, who had a shop in the building, is the only person known to have sus- tained serious injuries.
 He was badly mashed about the body, but it is announced that he will recover. That many people were not killed is almost miraculous.
 The building, which was re- gently detached from a similar structure, was four-story office house. Excavations had been made at the corner of the ad- joining street and fifty workmen who were employed there today heard a peculiar cracking noise and it was seen that the bank building was in danger of falling. The laborers immediately sought safety and reached the street just in time, as the building fell with a loud report a moment later.
 Those in the bank and offices also heard the warning noise and Ia large number reached the street in safety before the crash came. All the occupants of the building have been accounted for. The negro saloon porter is believed to be alive in the cellar and will probably be rescued later in the day.
 The building was one of the landmarks of old Memphis. Dur ing the reconstruction period it played an important part as being the scene of many import ant events and within it's walls have been transacted some of the greatest financial enterprises of the age.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

bies are both sweet and beauti- full, and so they do. But to set tie once for all the claims of the under two, and put at rest this rivalry of mothers and fathers, the Independent has inaugurated a contest that is to be determined by that cherished right, popular ballot, and in accordance with the following rules:
 BABY PRIZE CONTEST RULES.
 First No baby that has reach ed the age of two years Nov. 1,
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
NOTICE TO ; PROPERTY OWNERS


 All owners of property in the city of Newport are hereby noti- fled to repair the side walks in front of their several premises. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 19 provides that if side walks are Allowed to become in bad repair, that the owner of the adjoining
 broperty shall be liable to a fine If not exceeding Twenty Dollars. And said ordinance will be en-
 breed to the letter hereafter. M J. w. GRUBBs, Mayor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

that afternoon will contain the total of the several candidates and the public will thus be kept informed of the voting each day. Fourth-A committee of three good business men will be select ed to canvass the ballots the morning of Dec. "A and announce the winner. All ballots must be deposited at this office by II a. m., Dec. A, 1904.
 Read the rules carefully.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

Capt. and Mrs. T. D. Kinman returned Monday night from Hot Springs, where Mrs. Kinman has been for three weeks. We are glad to know her health is great ly improved.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

For Rent Front room furnish ed. Apply to Mrs. Park Dead erick, corner Third and Walnut.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01

New Hazel dray to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-01
THOUGHT HE HAD PREMIUM COMING.

The governor has received the communication from a
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-10-21

OF
Washington
O. BASSETT Gen. Pass Agent D. MARTIN Manager Pass Traffic
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-10-21
Seeding the Alfalfa Crop.

Recent Investigations in the growing
OF alfalfa show that il is impossible TO
seed much later in the season than was
formerly sui posed. Many fields which
showed remarkably good stands Of al.
falia early 10 the season we're so choked
and crowded with summer grass tina,
there was little left when autumn came
This trouble can be. 10 large extent.
overcome by growing some early SUN.
mer forage crop, such Is peas or oats
These crops. because Of rapid growth,
keep ahead Of the weeds, covering the
ground so as to prevent early weeds
from maturing. The ground should be
plowed and thoroughly prepared, and
seeded with alfalfa the first week 10 Au-
gust. or not later than the 18th By
seeding at this time most Of the trou-
blesome weeds do not come 10, aud the
crop attAins su fhcient growth for protec-
ton TO the young roots in winter.
Do not attempt to cut the alfalfa the
first year. even if the crop seems to be
heavy. as by so doing several fields have
been entirely killed cut, even when
mulcbing with manure in the late fall
vas prActiced One field which was
seeded the first week in September and
just before cold weather was heavily
mulcbed with salt hay, successfully pass
cd the FIRST winter. Another field sowed
August 18th has splendid prospects for
good third crop this summer. and is
Almost entirely free from weeds Geo.
A. Billings, New Jersey Experiment
Station.