The Weather Today: Fair. The News and Observer. VOL. LI. NO. 130. L@ad§aH Horth Carolina Dailies in Hews and Circulation THE BURIAL OF GEN.THOS. F, TOON He Was Laid to Rest in Oak wood Cemetery, SERVICES AT THE CHURCH Eloquent Addresses ou the Different Sides of the Man. l ■ ' " TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH CROWDED The Raleigh Light Infantry and the Oak City Guards Escort the Remains to the Grave. Guard of Confed erate Veterans. Very impressive and beautiful -were the last honors done yesterday over the mor tal remains of Gen. Thomas P. Toon, State Superintendent of Public Instruc tion. The services at the Tabernacle Baptist church were appropriate, and the addresses were eloquent in their meed of praise. An enormous crowd filled the entire building. Beautiful music was rendered by the organ and choir. The remains were escorted to the grave by the two military companies of the city and a guard of the I- O'B. Branch Camp, Confederate Veterans, commanded by Mr. A. B. Stronach, in full Confed erate uniform. At the grave in Oakwood cemetery, the service for the burial of the dead was read, the two military companies fired three rounds, the last taps were sounded, and all was over. The pall bearers met at two o’clock at the Capitol, and proceeded In carriages to the home of General Toon, on Polk street, while the Raleigh Light. Infantry and the Oak City Guard, commanded re spectively by Cnpt. J. J. Bernard and Lieutenant Dalen Stronach, marched, di rect to th« v Tabernacle Baptist church, and there lined up on Person street to await the arrival of the hearse and fun eral party. At the Hargett street en trance was a double line of Masons from the Wm. G. Hill Lodge, of which General Toon was a member. At a quarter past three o’clock, the hearse came in sight, and the escort stood at attention. The- casket was borne into the church by Messrs. .V. B Broughton, A. B. Forest, .1. S. Allen, A. H. Mooneyham, John E. Boy, H- H. Battle. J. G. Brown and P. TV. Whiting. Immediately following were the Ma sonic pall bearers. Messrs. R. H. Bradley. J. C. Birdsong, T. R. Cooper and R. X. Simms. Then tame the honorary pail bearerss, and after them Mrs. Toon and the other members of General Toon's family. Fol lowing the family came Governor Avcoek, f 01. P. M. Pearsall, Secretary of State J. Byyan Crimes, Treasurer B. R. Lacy, Auditor B. p. Dixon, Commissioner of Agriculture S. L. Patterson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court David M. Furehes and Judges Clark. Montgomery, Douglass and Cook. The special delegation from Robeson county was with the Governor’s party. V.% the pall bearers entered, the choir sang. “Abide With Me.” Aft-r beautiful muri- by the choir, and Mm reading of scripture by Rev. W D .Hubbard, pastor of the church, Rev J M. 11. Durham, of Lymberton. 'who had eon General Toon’s last pastor before his coming to Raleigh, was called upon to lead in prayer, which he aid with r < re beauty and pathos. Mr. Hubbard then mentioned the pleas ure lr gave General Toon to hear Dr. K. T. Vann sing “Safe Within the Vale - and at the request of those in charge of the arrangements, he asked Dr. Vann to sing that song now, which he did with fine effect. Mr. Hubbard then announced that Dr Ktrcrno Daniel, of the Fir*! Pivsbvterian church, would speak of General Toon’s official career. Dr. Daniel began by speaking of the appropriateness of the different denomi nations uniting in this service. “If there 1s anything,’ lie said, “on the *>a.Tth thai ought to bring the children of God to gether. it is just such a sad occasion as thi< one." Continuing. Dr. Daniel said in part: “There arc two things about the posi tion which Genera 1 Toon held to which T may call your attention. In the first place, if was a position which called him to leal with the noblest part of man. the immortal mind. The other thing which invest* the office with special in terest is that if called upon fbo incum bent to deal with character in it? forma tive period. “Such being the character of the posi tion ill* question presents ftsell. how did this man fill it?” The speaker then went or, to tell what nil Mho had known the deceased had borne witness to. “Xo men,” ho de clared, "could get near him without sec. ing that hi* heart was ir his work.” Ac cording to the testimony of alt nearest, him in the public scivlcp, he exhibited wonderful Capacity for tin- work before him. Tbo speaker had been told that General 1 oou was a man who could man age men. that he could enlist the sympathy of ofLiert. and that, he possessed the fac ulty of interesting those under him in their work. In addition to this, he bad beep told ho was a man of soqnd judg ment, and not seal alone will bring .vue cess. nor energy alone accomplish re sults "Last of all,” said -Dp. Dcmle, “the touching consideration coming to us this afternoon is that if this man lived for his work, ho died for his work. There is no position today that does not re quire man to be at least willing to make this sacrifice, A man must love his work better than he loves himself, or he is not worthy of it. As this man exposed himself to the drear and inclement sea son, he was as ready to give his life for his work us he had been on the field of battle, amid the hail of bullets and the cannon’s fiery glon. The history of his Christian life was traced, from the time when it began at Wake Forest Col lege, fh p ough the period of war. and then the peace that followed, to the Sunday School work at Fair Bluff and other places, io his election a few week? ago a- a deacon of the Tabernacle Baptist thurch. “He was first cf all a Chr-tinn. DC oil the order in which his life was card, his church was first. The first quep- Hon with him in every undertaking was: 'How does that touch my life as a Chris tian ?' “There is something *n a. FhrlHian that makes bin* nor*: than a man, faith, love, and in a .strong man like this, something of that which we call Immutability.’’ Throughout all his life, Mr. Hubbard sail. General Toon had retained the aim pHrity c* his Toy's nature. His Chris ti: nMf -.hone ou* with the glory cf the sublimity of God-like power. “Todsv, i believe.’’ declared tha speak er, "that he was one of the veTy best gifts of God to the State oi North Caro \ m IULEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 22, 1902. lina. I believe he brought into this work the very same spirit that he gave to the schools In which he taught. He began to do for every home in the State that which he had done for his own home. “Ho was first a Christian, then a poli tician; first a man of God, then a man of affairs. “But the parting hour, Oh! the'atmos-] phere of grief, not only in this city, but in every part of the State. 1 notice that wreath from the Normal College at Greensboro that he loved sc well, and I notice that there is a flower in it from every student.” At the conclusion of Mr. Hubbard’s re marks. Miss Rosa Broughton rendered a beautiful solo, and while the casket was being carried out, the choir song, “Nearer, My God, to Thee." CLERK OF FEDERAL COURT- Position Ottered Pritchard’s Brother- McKisson May Get Morganton Postmastership (Special to News and Observer.) Asheville, N. C., Feb. 21.—A party consisting of George Vanderbilt, Chan. McXamee, Hanford Lockwood, John Roebling and X. R. Perry, bought several acres of land near Biltmore, encumbered with dilapidated buildings and will go to work to improve the property. Mr. Van derbilt leads the movement. The resignation of Chas. McKiason. clerk of the United States court here, has been officially called for. It is ru mored that Mr. McKisson may have the postman! ership at Morganton if he wishes. The clerkship here has been of fered to Geo. K. Pritchard, a brother of Senator Pritchard. The district convention of the Knights of Pythias of the euth district, met hen* today with a large attendance. After a secret session tonight a social session was held. The program is nn interesting one. WILL BE HUNG ON WEDNESDAY. The Gallows Being Made Heady For Andrew Sherman Jackson. (Special to Xews and Observer.) Lincolnton, X. C., Feb. 21. —'The scaf fold is now being built in the jail yard for the execution of Andrew Sherman Jackson next Wednesday, the 26th inst. The Governor's refusal to commute his sentence meets the approval of almost the entire county—only a few sentimen tal folks, and of course, his attorneys objecting. It ever a man deserved hang ing, he is the one man. The News of High Point. (Special to Xews and Observer.) High Point, N. C., Feb. 21.—Mr. Anthony of Petersburg, and Mr. Ragan, of Rich mond, have accepted positions with High Point Trunk and Bag Company. The new building of Messrs. D. A. Stan ton and W. A. Ring will be erected at once on the vacant lot. next to the post office. Mrs. McClatnmy, of Fayetteville, has rooms at Mrs. J. B. Richardson. Mr. Jno. Church and Miss Bertha Davis were married Tuesday evening. Rev. J. M. Hilliard officiating. Mr. Jno. R. 1-ambcth. who has been with the Colgate Soap Company/or two years, has accepted a position with Moffitt’s cash stove. Mr. H. Seherr, of the New York Stock Company, leaves tomorrow for the North. The commencement of Wheatmore school in Randolph county, will lx* held March Ist. Rev. A. A. Crater, of Trinity, and Ihof. J. T. Henry, of Thomasville, and others will be present and deliver ad dresses. The Arnold string band will furnish music for the occasion, which be gins at ten o'clock. A good apointment this by Governor Aycoek in making Wescott Robeson, Esq., of this place, assistant comissary gen eral with the rank of major in the State- Guard. Dr. J. A. Turner and Mr. Geo. A. Mat ton have returned from Charleston, and report the exposition and surrounding territory worth going to see. Dr. E. S. White, of Norfolk, was here Tuesday with a view of locating here in the denistry business. He is a cousin to our townsman. Mr. H. A. White. At a recent meeting of the Board of Aldermen It was directed that sufficient amount of hose he ordered at once for the use of the city for lighting lire. Two Classes Should Read It. (The Christian Sun.) The Raleigh News and Observer issuid last Sunday a Good Roads Edition which contained so much valuable and interest ing information on the gr*-at subject of good roads that we wish a copy of the r-ap'-r might go into every home in North Carolina. There are two classes of our people especially who ought to send for this excellent edition of the Xews and Observer and read it, nam ]y, tiios- vno are interested in the subject of good roads and want better onus, and those who are not interested and therefore need the information given to become interested. Five cents in stamps would bring 3‘cu a copy. Mr Geo. D. Bennett’s Will. (Special to Xews and Observer.) Goldsboro. X. (Feb. 21. —In the will of the late George D. Bennettt. be names Mr.-E. B. Borden, president of the Bank of Wayne, a* his executor. The will was made- Id St. Louis during bis last Uncus. It names only two beneficiaries, hi* niece. Mies Fannie Jackson, of Selma, to whom be bequeaths nine-tenth* of his estate; the other, Mr. Don Scott, of Goldsboro, who receives t.h* remaining one-tenth. Miss Jackson is the daughter of Mr. Ben nett’s sister who rexid- s at SelmSL to who In he waa very much attached. Mr. Scott has been Bennett's confidential manager and trusted friend for more than thirty years. SPOONER WARMS TO THE DEFENSE A Vigorous Speech for Re publican Policies. SPEAKS FOR TARIFF BILL Becomes Involved in Heated Collo quies With Democrats. MR.BATE HAD OPPOSED THE MEASURE Then Spooner Took the Floor. He Was Follow ed by Tillman Who With Characteris tic Vim, Arraigned the Gov erment Colonial Policy (Dy the Associated Press.) Washington. Feb 21.—For more than six hours today the Senate had the ! Philippine Tariff I3iii under discussion. Mr. Date, Democrat, of Tennessee, deliv ered a carefully prepared speech in op position to the pending measure. He was followed by Mr. Spooner (Republi can). of Wisconsin, in a brilliant de fense of the Republican attitude toward the Philippine Islands. He became in volved frequently in heated colloquies with members of the minority. He con cluded with an appeal to Congress to stand by the policies of McKinley and Roosevelt. Mr- Tillman, (Democrat), of South Carolina, began a characteristic arraign ment of the administration in the i’hil ippines, but had not concluded when the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, j Mr. Bate asserted that tho payment of $20,000,000 for the Philippine Islands was a commercial rather than a senti mental transaction, and was the first step toward a colonial policy, antagonis tic to the American form of government. While he regarded the acquisition of the Philippine Islands as hurtful to the American system, as destitute of bene fit to the American people and a? wrongful to the Filipinos, the present was no time to continue that discussion or to propose a remedy for the evils that had sprung from the ratification of the Paris treaty. Mr. Spooner addressed the 3mate in • support of the pending bill. The meas ure, he said, was entirely free from complications- It was simply a revenue ' bill. Whatever difficulties Senators or I others had in reconciling the differences cf the Supreme Court’s decisions in the insular cases, he was satisfied that the j proposed bill was constitutional, as the Foraker Porto Rican Bill was constitu tional. Mr- Spooner referred to ntyne recent ! statements by William J. Bryan in hi 3 newspaper in support of the minority in the Senate. He pointed out that these very gentlemen who were criticising'the government were instrumental in placing the problem before Congress. He de clared that Mr. Bryan had come to Washington and advocated the ratifica tion of tho Paris treaty and he ventured the opinion that if it bad not been for ■ Mr- Bryan’s efforts the treaty wouftHiot have been ratified. A settlement of the Philippine question as presented to Con gress and the country, was demanded, mot by any political party, but oy the I people of the country. lie claimed the right of the,majority to deal with the question as it saw fit, as by the people, it had been placed in responsibility and | was held to accountability by the Ameri can people. | Mr. Spooner discussed at b-nglli the I ratification of the treaty of Paris, lu the ! course of bis statement he was inter rupted by Mr. Wellington, who said: “I would give ten years of my life to recall the vote which I cast for that treaty.” He declared that the promises made |*o him at. that time "by the Adminis tration” with respect to the treaty, were broken. Mr. Spooner sharply arraigned the Democratic party for the encouragement I which Its utterance had given the rebel i lion in the Philippines, and declared that the motive which actuated the Dem ocratic leaders was a "blind greed” for political power, which made them forget for the once the army at the front." Mr. Spooner denounced the substitute proposition made by the minority of the Senate Committee on the Philippines as “thy most mischievous project that could be devised by the wit of man iu the present status of affairs.” “It is.” he exclaimed, “a bill to raise •hell in The ‘Philippine ttirbhipelago—(a bill -Abieh has no merit whatever in it.” Mr. Tillman addressed the Senate in opposition to the pending bill. He tle clarod that the ’expression of the mo tives for exacting the bill were a subter fuge and a humbug, and everybody knew it. Ho asserted that this Government in Jits treatment of the Filipinos had re turned to the policy of Great Britain, which had been overthrown by our fore father- a.t York town. It was, h? said, a. damnable doctrine.” yet we called ourcelves liberty-loving Americans and declared our pride in our ancestry. He charged that the American author ities in the Philippines were "steering clear” of the provinces in the ia-landa 1 where war was real and pressing, aud were confining themselves to tboye places where opportunity was afforded I to secure "pelf", and to rob tho people. They were following, he declared, tl:e same methods pursued in South Caro lina after the war of the rebellion. It was a carpet bas government, lm Jn ! slated. j “The first thing,” said he, "which tie carpet bag vermin in the Philippines would do ins they did in Cuba) would be to get their hands into the pocket of j the people and steal all they could. 1 i expect Governor Taft has already caught j some of the scoundrels, but that would ) not be a good thing to centilate in the United States just now.” He said the Filipinos now were being "pacified off the face of the earth.” Mr. Tillman had not concluded when the Senate adjourned- INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL. The Measure Passod Without Any Amend ments of Importance. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 21.—The House today passed the Indian Appropriation Bill. Xo amendments of importance were attached to it today. The latter part of the ses sion was devoted to the consideration of private claims bills, a number of which were passed. Mr. Tawney, of Minnesota, asked unani mous consent for the consideration of a resolution asking the Secretary of War *o furnish the Hcu.se such information concerning the number of acres of land in Cuba purchased by non-residents of the island since the date of the Ameri can occupation as is shown by the re ports to, and the records of the War De partment and by the records of the mili tary government of Cuba. Mr. Payne, the majority leader, ob jected. The House then resumed the consider ation of the Indian Appropriation Bill. The Fitzgerald amendment to provide that no portion of the appropriation for the Mount Pleasant, Mich., school, should go to Superintendent Xardin, who had been charged with criminal practice. . Air. Sherman said that the inspector who had made the charge against Mr. Xardin was not now iu the service and that Mr, Xardin had been exonerated. I The House passed a resolution pro viding for an investigation of the Sho | shone Indian School. During the discussion of one of the bills Mr. Kleborg. who is a German, made a brief speech deprecating anj attempt to make any political capital out of the coming visit of Prince Henry. He said the United States should extend to him a hearty welcome and a true American hospitality. The Hour.’ adjourned until Monday. DEATH OF CAPT. I U CHEATHAM One of tho Be«t Men in All the State Has Gone to His Reward (Special tc News and Observer.) Franklinton, X. C.. Feb. 21—Capt. If-hatu G. Cheatham died at* 4:05 this morning of paralysis, aged 72 years. Capt. Cheatham moved to Franklinton in 1569 and took charge of the railroad office, and ever since has been one of the road's most efficient and faithful officials. He was especially fitted for the work, as is shown by his carpet. He had three sons, i Capt. R. I. Cheatham, tho eldest, is the J Seaboard's most efficient and popular assistant travelling freight agent with headquarters at Atlanta. Mr. E. J. Cheatham, his second son. was his as sistant jn *h>' office at tbl* place, and bus practically done the duties of agent fqr the past year or more. Mr. J. B. Cheatham, the third, is also a railroad | man from start to finish. I Capt. Cheatham was married November full. 3 S5$, to Miss Mary E. Hunt, of Gran ville county. To them was also born five •daughters, Mrs. Fannie Mitchener. of Johnston county, now dpad; Mrs. Kate j Cheatham Jones, of Raleigh; Mrs, Jennie j Alston, of Centerville, this county; Mrs. and Miss Sue Cheatham, of this place. Since the death of Mrs. Cheatham, September 29th, 1899, the Captain has ! often said he had no anxiety to live ex cept for his children, to whom ho was devoted. The Captain has been appre hensive of sudden death since the death of his broth* r, T>r. Will Cheatham, of Henderson. Thr Cantain was a faithful j soldier in the War Between the. States, and lias ever had strong convictions of the righteous cause for which fie fought. He was for years a communicant of tho jM. E church, bring at tho time of hi* death a steward, of the seme. Ho. took a deep interest in his church, hi* town and State, anl always in the S. A. L. R. R. The funeral services will be condu.2t.ed from his church by his pastor, Rev. Jno. H. Shore, at 3 o’clock tomorrow evening. His remains will be interred at. Fairview cemetery. The following gentlemen will act as pail-bearers: B. W. Ballard, H. S. ; Furman. S. C. Vann, T 3. W. Morris, J. W. Daniels, I). T. Ward. It. B. White, C. \V. | Conway. j The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrow-stricken children I and other relatives in this sad hour. THEIR SILVER WEDDING. IMr and Mrs Bs-ujanun N. Luke Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Wedded Life (Special to News and Observer.) i Durham, X. C., Feb. 21.—The celebra tion by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin X. Duke, of their sdlvijr wedding took place here last night, and was a brilliant social j event. j The reception was at the residence, i the Terrace, on Chapel Hili street. In -1 vitaiicns had been sent to friends throughout the State, and a largo num ber were present. The home was beau tifully decorated. Among those vho came from Raleigh this afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. John C. Drewry, Mr. and Mrs. 11. E. Norris, Col. John Nichols and others. Col. Nichols and Mr. Drewry presented, to Mr. Duke a beautiful framed copy of the resolutions adopted by the Grand —---r- PRICE FIVE CENTS. cation from the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Orphan Asylum. Tho resolutions were beautifully trans cribed by Mr. P. C. Ennis* and framed by Mr. F. \. Watson. The seal of the Grand I-odga, with the colors, red, white and blue, are in the right hand corner and are attested to by the Grand Secretary, Mr. John C. Drewry. Col. John Nichols was chairman of the committee which drew up the resolutions. The other names signed arc Messrs. Samuel H. Smith, F. M. Move, J. L. Cumin, John H. Hill, C. W. Morgan, S. L. Park and Fyank D. Jones QUARLES’ SUBSTITUTE WINS The Quarles-Barbour Resolution Touching Liquor License Defeated. 'By the Associated Press’) Richmond, Va., Feb. 21.—The Constitu tional Convention decided today by a ma jority of one to have no session tomor row', and to vacate the present hall until another can be secured. The motion was put n r ter a stormy hour of confusion and filibustering over the question of proclamation or submission of the Con stitution. which several antl-proclaitnors insisted was Involved in the report of the Committee of Bill of Rights. The Quarles-Barbour resolution touch ing liquor licence was defeated, after two hours’ debate, and a substitute of fered by Mr. Quarles, authorizing the Legislature to enact such laws, was adopted. SPOKEN OK AS CANDIDATES. Gentlemen From Among Whom May be Select ed State Superintendent (Snecial to News and Observer.) Wilmington, X. C., Fob. 21. — Prof. Jobr. Duckett, of Luniberton, for several years Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wake county and chief clerk in the office cf the lamented General Toon, is promi nently spoken of here for appointment to the office of State Superintendent. It is also learned that Rev. P. R. Law, of Lumber Bridge, will be a candidate. En dorsements for Hon. R. F. Grady and Prof. M. C. S. Nobles were largely made here today. On account of prevalence of smallpox in adjoining counties Judge Timberlake notified ihe Pender authorities today that no court would be held at Rurgaw Men-, day week »s appointed. A SOUTBERN DRUG PAPER- One Will be Started in Atlanta With Mr F B. Heye of Oxford Editor (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, X*. C\, Feb. 21. —Mr. O. 11. Browder left this* afternoon for At lanta. representing a strong company for the establishment of a Southern drug raper in that city. The company is com posed of men of means, and it is their intention to get out a first-class publica tion in every respect. The managing edi tor will be Mr. Francis B. Hays, for a number of years on the stuff of the Drug gist Circular, of New York city. He is a native of Oxford, X. C. Mr. Browder will be business manager of the new paper. f A WRECK BELOW EL PASO. Five Cars Said to Fave Left the Track No Other Details. (By the Associated Press.) TCI Paso, Tex., Feb. 21. —A report has been received in this city that Die Penn sylvania excursion train was wrecked on the Mexican Central a considerable dis tance south of this city. It. ir reported that, five cars left the rails, but no de tails are to be had regarding casualties. The wreck is said to have brer, caused by burnin gties, which caused tho rails to spread. Many Are For Professor Holt. (Special to Nows and Observer.) Greensboro. X. C., Feb. 21- —Many prominent citizens °f Guilford have tel egraphed Governor Ayeock. urging in the strongest terms tho appointment of J. Allen Holt to succeed Gen. Toon. He was second choice of the nomination of the Democratic convention ami came within three and onc-ludf votes of nom ination. u Mayor Hood Honored. (Special to Xews and Observer.) Goldsboro, X. C.. Feb. 21.—Mayor Geo. E. Pood has returned from Wilmington, where he attended the annual session of the Junior Order of the American Me chanics. Ho was elected to the second highest office in the gift of the order, and responded to Mayor Waddell’s address of welcome. The Wilmington papers praise it as an eloquent effort. Mr. John Barringer is Bead. (Special to News and Observer.) Pittsboro, N. C.. Feb. 21. —Mr. John .Barringer, of Rockville, this county, died this evening after a short illness of pneu monia, Mr. Barringer has long btxm iu the mercantile business and was noted for his honesty and uprightness of char acter- He was in Ills 67th year. Mrs. Rooaevelt Returns to Washington (By the Associated Press.) Grotou. Maes-. Feb. 21. —The special j train bearing Mrs. Iloosevelt and family 1 to Washington left Groton at 1:45 p. m. via Worcester and Providence. J Mr. W. E. Faison and Mr. Telfair llor- J ton returned yesterday from the meeting of the Grand Council c! the Junjor Order Lnitod American Mechanics at Wilming ton. Mr. Faison is National Represen tative, and Mr. Horton, represents the | Council here. They were delighted with * their entertainment iu Wilmington.