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The Weather Today: FAIR, The News and Observer VOL. LI. NO. 113. Leads all MorthOarelinaßailies in Mews andGireulation MILITARY POSE AT MANIULRtJLED OUT But the Appropriation Goes Into the Bill. CHANGE OF WORDS WON Democrats Fought Cannon’s Amend ment But Vainly. THE DEPORTMENT OF COMMERCE BILL Debate Upon it Shows That the Senate Does Not Object to Its Main Features But Wishes to Give it Careful Consideration. (fly the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 22.—Some of the old partisan fire was injected into the pro ceedings of the House when the item in the Urgent Deficiency Bill appropriating $500,000 for a military post at Manila, which the Democrats have ben using as :■ text for speeches iu opposition to the Philippine policy of the administration for the last three days, was reached. Mr. Cannon, in charge of the bill, con fessed that the appropriation was sub ject to a jjoint of order and it went out. In lieu thereof he offered au amendment to appropriate the same sum for the “shelter and protection,'' of the officers and enlisteu men of the army on duty in the Philippines. This the chair held 10 be in order and it at once became the subject of a very spirited debate in which Mr. Richardson, the minority leader, Mr. Williams, of Mississippi, and Mr. DeAr moud, of Missouri, were pitted against the chairman or' the Appropriation Com mittee. The vote on the adoption of the rmeiilmeut stood, ayes 127, nays 100. Be lore the general debate closed Mr. Wat son paid a beautiful tribute to the lnt« Presider.t McKinley. Af'.er a (opting a rule excluding the public fron* the floor of the House before the session begin, the House resumed debate on the General Deficiency Bill. Mr. Padgett (Tenn.l, the first speaker ad vocated the adoption of a declaration in favor of pledging the United States to give independence to the Philippines. After some furtlit r remarks by Mr. Candler (Miss.), and Mr. Zeuor (Ind.), Mr. Watson (Ind.), closed the general de. bate with rot hour’s speech in defence of the administration’s Philippine policy. While he was speaking Mr. Gaines (Term.), attempted to ask him a ques t ion. “Oh! This is too much,” cried Mr. Wat son, au id great laughter on the Repub lican side. He declined to yield, and proceeded to eulogize the late President McKinley. “Mr. Chairman.” he concluded, “the Republican party will handle this ques tion. if our Democratic friends will come along and be good, we will be glad to have them in the neighborhood; but if rbev propose to object, if they propose to nullify, if they propose to obstruct, if they intend always to stand off anil pro pose nothing and oppose everything, tfe had just as lief they would not come along, because we propose to solve these questions anyhow and do it right under (lie fear of God who has opened the way for this great republic. (Prolonged ap phuise o". the Republican side). Mr. Cochran (Mo.), declared that the attempts to subjugate the Filipino peo jl< had already cost the United States mere than enough to build the Nicaragua < rnal and to construct 300 warships to ii« fen I it, yet the emi was not in sight. Mr. Small (N. C.), offered an amend ment io appropriate ? 12,500 for the Fish Commission station at Beaufort, X. C. Ih< amendment was adopted. When the appropriation of $500,000 for a military post at Manila was reached half a dozen Democrats, including Mr. Richardson (Term ). were on their feet, but the chair recognized Mr. Hull (Rep., Iowa), who raised 'he point of order against it and that it was new legisla (ion. Mr. Cannon urged Mr. HulPto let the filler silo make the point of order. “I hope the gentlemen will not lecture Pdr own side of the House.” observed Mr. Richardson. Thereupon Mr. Cannon con ferred the point of order and the appro priation was ruled cut. In Imu of the provirion Mr. Cannon of fered the following amendment: ••For the proper shelter and protection of officers and enlisted men of the United States army on duty in the Philippines, to be expended in the dis cretion of the President, $500,000.“ Against this Mr. Richardson imme diately raised the same point of order, contending that ir was in effect identi cal with the provision ruled out. A sharp exchange followed between Mr. Richardson and Mr. Cannon, the former seeking s o force an admission from the chairman of the Appropriations Commit tee that the purpose of the appropriation was to build the army post at Manila. “Does the gentleman know,” interposed Mr. Hay, of Virginia, “that the Secre tary of War has submitted to the Com mittee on Military Affairs, recommenda tions for appropriations amounting to $2,000,000 for army posts in the Philip pines ?” “That is for next year,” answered Mr. Cannon. The discussion over the point of order was drawn out for an hour, at the end of which time Mr. Sherman, New York, who was in the chair, overruled it. From that decision Mr. Richardson, Tennessee, appealed. The chair was sustained 127 to 110. Mr. Fleming, Georgia, voted with the Repub licans to sustain the chair. Mr. Padgett, Tennessee, then offered as an amend ment to the amendment the following: “The Government of the United States hereby declares its policy and purpose is to relinquish khe sovereignty of the Philippine Islands, acquired under the treaty of Paris, and to restore the sov ereignty thereof to the people of said islands so soon as they shall make man ifest their fitness and capacity for self government.” "1 make three points of order against that amendment,’* said Mr. Cannon. “First, that it is not germane; second, that it changes existing law; third, that it is idiotic.” (Applause and laughter on the Republican side.) “The chair sustains the first two points of order,” announced the chair. (Daugh ter.) Mr. Richardson (Tennessee), offered an amendment providing that the President should make a detailed report to Con gress of the expenditures of the appro priation. The vote then recurred upon Mr. Cannon's amendment. 'As it was be ing taken a dramatic incident occurred. The solid Republican side arose iu sup port of it, and with the Republicans a solitary Democrat, Mr. Cummings, of New York, stood up. Turning upon his fellow Democrats and -shaking his fist in their faces, Mr. Cunnings shouted: “When I refuse to vote to protect the life of an American soldier I hope 1 may be paralyzed.” A round of Republican applause greeted this statement, while several Democrats cried "Regular order.” The amendment was adopted, 127 to 100. Mr. Richardson’s amendment was de feated. Without completing the hill the House adjourned. A PROTEST FROM GOMPERS Objects to Incorporating Department of Labor in Deportment of Commerce (By the Associated Press.), Washington, D. C\, Jan. 22.—Debate on the Philippine Tariff Bill was not con tinued in the Senate today, no member of the body being prepared to proceed with the discussion. The bill providing for the establish ment of a department, of commerce was under discussion for nearly two hours, but little progress was made with it. The debate upon it disclosed no objec tions to the main features of tl bill, buqt merely a disposition, on the part of the Senate to give it careful consid eration and, so far as possible to perfect the details of the measure. The president pro-tem, Mr. Frye, laid before the Senate a letter from Samuel Dumpers, President of the American Federation of Rabor in the proposed De partment of Commerce. Mr- Gompers was of the opinion that if the Depart ment ol' Labor were incorporated in the Department of Commerce it would mini mize the interests of labor and be pro tested against any such results. BOUGHT BY THE SEABOARD? Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern to be Ex tended From Marietta to Atlanta. (fly the Associated Press.) Knoxville, Jan. 22.—The Atlanta. Knox ville and Northern Railroad Coianauy to day filed for record, a mortgage or its road to secure a bond issue of *2.000.000. The bonds are four per cent, gold and are to retire a 3 per cent istie of 5500.000 of December 1, 1890, and will be used to < xtend the road from Marietta to At lanta, Ga., and make other improvements. The bond issue it is believed, confirms the recent report that the Seaboard Air Line has purchased or leased the Atlanta. Knoxville and Northern and will run into Knoxville byway of Atlanta. New Enterprises at High Point. (Special to News and Observer.) High Point, N. C., Jan. 22. —Referring to the Rickford Wheel Company, a new enterprise mentioned in the News and Observer Wednesday for this place. Messrs. Dunn and Bickford are the pro moters. Five thousand dollars is furn ished by home capital, while the re maining SIO,OOO is taken by Messrs. Dunn and Bickford. There will be two build ings 150x50, two stories, and another 50x75, two stories. The output will be buggy wheels cut out and put together. Mr. J. Elwood Cox of this place, has purchased the Southern Shuttle and Bobbin Company, at Westminister, S. €., one of the largest of its kind in the South. Mrs. Qldridge, wife of Alderman I). C. Oldridge. died at her home here early yesterday morning. She was a good woman and her death brings sorrow to her many friends. Messrs. W. B. Snow and Cyrus Wheel er, the young men who owned the Snow- Basket Works, sustained a heavy loss in the five on Monday night. Besides the $2,500 insurance. 1 am informed that the loss will be at least SO,OOO. They had just started in business for themselves. It is now thought (he fire originated from shavings coming in contact with the stove pipe, which ran from the office through the second story. Mr. Snow and Mr. Wheeler could not say at this time whether they would rebuild or not, but it is probable they will. Suicide at Walter’s Mill. (Special to News and Observer.) Reidsville. X. C., Jan. 22. —News has jest reached here of a tragedy which oc cur) < d a* Wafer's Mill, Caswell county, FumY} ; a young turn named Davis shooting himself there. The body was found Monday in his room. No cause for the self-murder has as yet been ascer tained. RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 2.'!. 1902. GROSVENOR STIRS UP MR, RICHftRDSQN And Draws From Him Sharp Retorts. SUGAR INTERESTS HEARD Oxnard Argues Against Reciprocity With Cuba THINKS SUGAR TRUST BEGAN MOVEMENT # A Petition Against Reciprocity is Circulated During the Hearing by the Beet Sugar Interests and it Wins Many Signatures. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Jan. 22. —The hear ings on Cuban reciprocity were resumed before the Ways and Means Committee today. The beet sugar interests occu pied most of the time, being represented by Henry T. Oxnard, President of the American Beet Sugar Association and by relegations from those States interested in the production of sugar from beets. The cane sugar interests of Louisiana also were well represented. Mr. Oxnard said the beet sugar pro duction represented a vast industry brought into existence by the legislation of Congress. The industry was nourish ing in eleven States with many people employed and prospects of rapid devel ♦ OUTRAGE COMMITTER BY A YOUNG NEGRO NEAR WINSTON A Middle Aged Woman is Assaulted in Broad Day light. A Desperate But Futile Struggle. The Negro Escapes. (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C., Jan. 22.—A young negro man, whose name has not been learned, committed a nameless crime upon Mrs. Isaiah. Lumley about 9 o’clock (his morning, in the woods just south east of the city. Mrs. Lumley, who is a poor woman and fifty-three years old. tells this story: “This morning, as I have been doing for some time, I went out in the woods there,” pointing :c the place she was at. ' to : ut me a few slicks of wood to burn. While I was chopping on a small tree, a young negro man, an entire stranger to me, stepped up and asked if I knew where a colored family named Scales; lived. 1 j ointed out the house occupied by a man named Scales. “The negro, who is of dark ginger cake opment- Continuing he said: “Shall the United States through its agriculturalists produce its raw sugar and in its factories scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific refine its pro ducts, or shall it permit foreign lands to export to it the raw material and content itself merely with the refining? That is what T fear would eventually come to pass if you interfere in any way at the present time with the existing production of home sugar.” Mr. Oxnard characterized the Cuban proposition as most vicious and asked why it was that the American sugar in terest had been singled out for sacrifice. He severely criticised the American su gar trust and H. O. Havemeyer. He also denied that there was any trust in the beet sugar industry. Mr. Richardson referred to a statement by the witness that the sugar trust in stigated the Cuban reciprocity move ment. Reading from ITesident Roose velt’s message recommending Cuban re ciprocity, Mr. Richardson said: “Do you mean to say that was insti gated in any such way?” Mr- Grosvenor intervened before the witness could answer. “1 denounce such proceedings,” said he emphatically, “and I make a point of order against such questioning.” “Your denouncement does not amount to anything,” replied Mr. Richardson. •’This witness asserts that the sugar trust instigates this movement in behalf of Cuba.” “It is a plain effort to get the witness to make an attack on the President,” declared Mr- Grosvenor. That is not true." rejoined Mr Rich ardson. Mr. Oxnard finally secured an oppor tunity to disclaim any purpose of re flecting on the President, whose recom mendation for Cuban reciprocity he be lieved was due to not having the facts in his possession. A petition was circulated on the floor of the House requesting the Ways and Means Committee to make no change in the tariff laks likely to injuriously af fect the beet sugar industry. About forty-five Republican members from Michigan, California, Judiana. Ohio, Kansas, and other beet producing States, signed the petition. On the Democratic side the Louisiana members of Mr. Shafroth, of Colorado, were among the signers. Those in charge of the petition expect to get seventy names before it is presented to the Ways and Means Committee. Tobacco Interests Protest. Washington, L). C.. January 22.—The delegation of the National Cigar Leaf Association that has been before the Ways and Means Committee of the House in opposition of the admission of Cuban tobacco at a low rate of duty, called on the President today. The Pres ident of the association stated to Mr. (Arosvenor that the admission of Cuba tjpbacco at the proposed low- rate would clause great loss to the rapidly develop ing and important tobacco interests of tlie country. In the course of the con versation the President said it was his? desire, as no doubt it was the desire of (Congress, to do the right thing in this njiatter and he hoped that great ear** would be shown in the consideration of tpts Important question. Rev, J S. Thomas Resigns. lßev. John Stanly Thomas, pastor of tpe Suffolk Presbyterian church. A spe cial from Suffolk to the Norfolk Land mark, says: I" Mr. Thomas has made many friends hi re during his pastorate, which began in October, 1899. Under his ministrations the membership has grown, the attend ance* has increased, and the church prop erty has been improved. Besides his work here hi has conducted mission ser vices. mostly near Suffolk, which have prospered. Mr. Thomas is a native of our sister State, North Carolina, and has by steady application earned a much injure appreciative field, and as he has tinder consideration fields of usefulness, we hope he may gain one which will be nsore in accord with Ms learning and gteat usefulness.” The President Approves the Bill. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 22.—The President had on a light brownish look ing suit and hat, then asked me to let him cut my wood. 1 told him I could cut it. He ihen ran up and grabbed me around the waist. I endeavored to strike him with inv axe. but he jerked it out of my .hands and threw it to one side. I screamed once or twice and he told m« that if 1 hollered again he would cut ray t. —n throat. “He choked me until 1 became hope less, when he accomplished his purpose. I think 1 scuffled with the negro nearly half au hour before he left me.” Officers ;rackeu the brute for some distance, but they have not been able to catch the right party. Six negroes wore arrested and carried before Mrs. Lumley but she said none of them was the right one. today approved the bill appropriating #90.- 000 to meet, the expenses of the Govern ment exhibit, at the Charleston exposi tion. NO CHANGE OF VENUE Wilcox Will be Fairly Tried in Pasquotank. District Attorney Ward Says He Will Resist Any Motion ?o Have Place of Trial Changed. (Special to News and Observer ) Suffolk, Va , Jan. 22.—District Attor ney George W. Ward will resist any mo tion for a change of venue in the case of James Wilcox, charged with the murder of his sweetheart. Miss Cropsey. In an interview today Mr. Ward said: “If any motion is made it will be op posed, because I am thoroughly satisfied that Wilcox will have as fair a trial in Pasquotank as in any county in this State. It is a matter of discretion en tirely for the presiding judge, who will hear the motion from what appears be fore him. He is a resident of the Six teenth Judicial district, on the Tennes see line, and can now know nothing of the ease. 1 cannot say w'here it would be carried as that also lies entirely with in his judgment. The case is not talked' of so very much now, and I am unable to say whether public feeling has chang ed. I am inclined to think that it has neverfbeen so strong against Wilcox as to prevent his having an Impartial hear ing.” The grand jury will convene March 10. On the rendition of an indictment M il* cox will bt* arraigned immediately and the trial day set by the court. Wilcox still maintains his demeanor of indifference and stands by his original statements. SKIER IS NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT Keith’s Name Also Goes to the Senate AS A BIT OF PURE FICTION Reported Interview With Mr. Sim mons Thus Characterized. NO WAP ON ANY LEGITIMATE INTERESTS The Democratic Party of North Carolina Will Not Fight Them Whether Individual or Corporate. $12,000 for Biolog ical Fish Station. (Special to News and Observer.) Washington, Jan. 22.—Among the norni j rations made by the President today was that of Harry Skinner for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina and that of B. F. Keith for Collector of the Port of Wtlming ten. Recently the following appeared in the Greensboro correspondence of the Char- j lotte Observer: “A few days ago the writer was told j that Senator Simmons, Chairman of the l Democratic Executive Committee, had sail that the next Democratic campaign ip North Carolina was to be waged against corporations and corporation in fluence. When asked for the reason for the necessity for this course, uhe Sena tor said the nomination of Judge Walter Clark for Chief Justice of the Supreme I Court would draw the fire of the South i tin. Railway and other corporations mak | ing it necessary for the party to fight I the campaign along this line. “W. I. U.” The above was called to the attention of Senator Simmons and upon the read ing he said it was a pure fiction and of course that he never gave utterance to any such absurd statement. The Democratic party of North Carolina, Mr. i Simmons said, would not make war upon : any legitimate interests whether individ | ual or corporate. j Congressman Pott today introduced a bill to require dentists in the District j of Columbia to stand an examination. He ! introduced this bill on behalf of the Dental Association, of which Dr. Ixtndou, formerly of Pittsboro, is president. Congressman Small today secured an amendment to the Deficiency bill appro bating $12,000 for a biological fish sta tion at Beaufort. Messrs. Small and Thomas made short speeches in favor of the amendment and it was adopted. Solicitor Mott, who has been here trv | ing to get pension for the children of ! the late Col. A. D. Cowles, has re | turned to North Carolina. Mr. D. A. Tompkins and others, rep resenting Southern cotton mills, are here tc protest against the vigorous Chinese exclusion laws. They think it would de crease the demand for the products of the Southern cotton mills in China. Winn he was last in Washington Mr. j John Fries invited the German Ambassa i dot to be present at the centennial cele i l ration of Salem Female Academy >in May, and the Ambassador promised attend. He was much interested in* the Moravian settlement and Its prosperity. The Treasury architect, who passes ! uj)on all plans for public buildings, has approved the plap tc buy the Winston p court house and make the necessary changes to convert it into a postoffice and i Federal court building- He was partlcu i larly impressed with the idea of having the government building on a* w hole j square, in the very centre of the town. •It is believed that his recommendation will have great weight, ar.d the building j will be purchased. The President's Appointees. (By the Associated Pres.) Washington. Jan. 22.—The President ' today sent the following nominations to | the Senate: Collector of Customs—Benj. F. Keith, ; District Wilmington. N. C. Deputy Auditor for Interior Depart ( ment —George P. Dunham. Ohio. United States Attorney—Harry Skinner, j Eastern district North Carolina. Commissioner of Education Porto Rico— | Samuel M. Lindsay. Pennsylvania. Republicans Are Displeased. (Special to News and Observer.) I Wilmington, N. C-, January 22. —The I appointment of B. F Keith to the collec torship and Skiner to the attorneyship has occasioned much dissatisfaction with the regulation Republicans here. They arc unable to explain the success of either, but say they are expecting better things from the steering commit itep to be appointed at Greeensboro soon. i THE SIO,OOO DAMAGE SUIT District Meeting of the Knights of Pythias A Banquet (Special to News and Observer.) Durham, N. C., Jan. 22.—The suit of j I*. W. Pinnix vs. City of Durham was j or in the Superior court yesterday and today. Mr. Pinnix sues the city for $lO,- 00t> damages, for injuries received by run ning into a pile of brick on West Mum street, one dark uight iu November, 190*), while going along the street on his bicy- PRICE FIVE CENTS. cle. It is claimed that no light was placed on the obstruction to warn travel ers of the danger. The plaintiff claimed that he was per manently injured by the collision with the obstruction and that he has suffered greatly since then. Winston and Fuller are attorneys for Mr. Pinnix, and Jones Fuller, J. S. Man ning and 11. A. Foushee for the city. At the meeting of the aldermen last night it was ordered that the grading of Edgemont avenue from the. Norfolk aud Western Railway to Alston avenue tc done by contract. The Bell Telephone Company are at work overhauling their exchange here which is to be made lirsl class in every respect. A district meeting of the Knight of Pythias was held in the Castle hall of Durham Lodge. No. 31, last evening and there were delegates from Durham, East and West Durham, Graham, Bur lington, Henderson, Hillsboro, Raleigh. Chapel Hill and Pittsboro present. After transacting business pertaining to the district, a banquet was served. Mr. J. H. Southgate was toastmaster. Amoug those who spoke was W. C. Cram, of Raleigh, who responded to the toast “The Old Pythian Guard.” Later—The jury in the Pinnix case awarded no damages, deciding that both were negligent and answering first and second issues yes tonight- VICTIMB OF THE EARTHQUAKE. Bubßcrttions to be Taken Up Chilpancingo May be Rebuilt on Another Site (By the Associated Press.) Mexico City, Jan. 22—Subscriptions are to be taken up here among Ameri can and British residents for the victim.** of the earthquake at Chilpancingo- Fur ther details of the casualties report that three women were crushed to death in the church San Jose at Chilapa, while they were engaged in their devotions. One woman at the first tremor ran to the door hoping to escape, but was caught beneath the church tower as it fell. Fortunately a large portion of the population were in the main plaza at the time of the shock watching a tight rope performance. Advices from Chilpancingo represent that Governor Mora and family are living in a stable, which has been constructed into a temporary dwelling. He offers $30,000 as a personal contribu tion for rebuilding the city. Many peo ple are reported to have bone insane as a result of the horrors of the catastro phe and from loss of relatives and friends. It is now proposed to rebuild the city on another site. The Presbyterian missionaries, George Johnson and Walter H. Semple, both of Philadelphia, whose headquarters are at Chilpancingo, were fortunately away at the time of the disaster- C. B WATSON A CANDIDATE He Will Hake the Senatorial Bace ,to Suc ceed Pritchard (Special to News and Observer.) Greensboro, N. C., Jan. 22. —In re sponse to inquiry, C. B. Watson, who are here attending the Circiut court, said today that he would be a candidate for election to the United States Senate to succeed Pritchard. . Maclay’s History Ordered Removed. (By the Associated Press.) Annapolis, Jan. 22.—The Senate today unanimously adopted an order directing ; the State Librarian of Maryland to re move from the! State Library the third volume of Maclay’s History of the United States Navy. The Senate also unanimously adopted a resolution urging the adoption of a Con gressional resolution extending a vote of thanks to Rear Admiral Schley for gal lantry in the battle of Santiago. Higgiubatham is Indicted. * (By the Associated Press.) Lynchburg, Vn., Jan. 22.—Joe liiggins bothafn, the negro who, on January 11th cdiminally assaulted and attempted to murder Mrs. Ralph Webber, was indicted for rape by a special grand jury today, and it is expected he will be tried to morrow. He is still iu Roanoke jail, but will be brought here some time before morning, under military guard. i * ! Scheepers Executed. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 22. —lt lias been dis covered that through a cable error a dis patch announced that the death sentence upon Commandant Scheepers of the Boer army had been confirmed by General j Kitchener, and that he would be exe- I cuted next Saturday. The fact is that •he was exected on last Satrday, Jan ! nary 18th. | Nominations Confirmed. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 22.—The Senate today coulirme'd the following nominations: •M. E. Otero, Governor of New Mexico. Collector of Customs: J. W. Elliott, district Newport News, Ya. Postmasters: Florida, I). Eagan. Jacksonville, J. McDougall, Tallahassee. The Pan-American Conference, at Its session yesterday passed the following resolution with respect to an inter oceanic canal unanimously: “The re publics assembled at the International Conference in Mexico, applaud the pur pose of the United States Government to construct an inter-oceanic canal, and ac knowledge that this work will not only be worthy of tlje greatness of the Ameri can people, but also iu the highest sense a work of civilization anil to the greatest degree beneficial to the development of commerce between the American States and the other countrls of the world.