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Tlie Weather Today: | f caloli™i Local Rains. The Ne <vs and Observer. VOL. LIT. NO. 136. (L®sqtDs aiOD KtotpUßo (gsDO D ®ooma: HffloDv IPapscps Bod !®ttOa KIiOTS smouD ©Bo°®onOßQfto®u.i PATTERSON WINS THE LONGSTRUGGLE Nominated o.i Three Hund red and Eleventh Ballot. THE VOIE BY COUNTIES Convention’s Closing Scenes Exciting’ Free From Bitterness. HUMOROUS PHASES OF THE CONVENTION “tfe Have Met the Enemy,” Declares Major Bernard, Who L-d the Fight For Mr. Bellamy, “And We Are Them,” (Special to News and Observer.) Fayetteville, N. C., Aug. 21.—The battle has been fought and won. The conflict is over, and Gilbert B. Patterson, of Robe son county, is the successful candidate before the convention of the Sixth Con gressional district, having received the nomination on the 311th ballot at 6:45 this a. m. The ballot was as follows: Patterson — Robeson 82, Columbus 16 8-10, Bladen 14, I Harnett 8, Cumberland 54. Total 174 8-10. Bellamy—Bladen 23, Brunswick 18, Co lumbus 27 2-10. Harnett 22, New Han over 59. Brown —Bladen 4. Hale —Bladen 1. The chair appointed Stephen Mclntyre, of Robeson; W. A. Stewart, of Harnett, and N. A. Sinclair, of Cumberland, a committee of escort who, through Mr. Sinclair, presented Mr. Patterson to th<* convention. In accepting the nomination, Mr. Patterson said: “It was the proudest moment of his life. That when he had taken his seat in the halls of Congress, with him there would be no county or G. B. PATTERSON, of Robeson, Democratic Nominee for Congress in the Sixth District. section, no upper Cape Fear or lower Cape Fear, only he would be the repre sentative of the Cape Fear District.” The following Executive Committee were named: E. F. McCullock, of Bladen: Geo. 11. Bellamy, of Brunswick; 11. C. Moffitt, of Columbus; N. A. Sin clair, of Cumberland; Geo. K. Grantham, of Harnett; Geo. L. Morton, of New Han over. and E. F. Mcßae, of Robeson. The committee held a meeting and or ganied by the election of Geo. L. Mor ton, chairman, and E. F. Mcßae, secre tary. The closing scenes of the convention, while exciting, were free from the semb lance of bitterness. The several candi dates were each strong men and they have cause to be proud of the loyalty of their friends. Major Wm. 11. Bernard, who led the fight for Mr. Bellamy, fought nobly and well, but this veteran of many successful political battles was confronted by a con dition and not a theory. To quote him: “N\e met the enemy and we are them.” The defeated candidates and their friends must needs have regrets—it is but natural —but In this short life of such grave concern one cannot afford to cherish disappointment to the end that the cherishing shall engender malice to ward the more fortunate. Conditions of State and of nation are such as to call us, one and all, to a one-ness of pur pose. The gentleman who carries off the honors of the Sixth Congressional Con vention Js a young man, of character and ability, possessing legislative ex prience and with that additional knowl edge that coraeth with the wisdom of years he will make a record for himself, a record in the halls of Congress, of which the Sixth District will be proud. The permanent chairman, Mr. J. H. Myrover, makes a model presiding offi cer. He is a giant in intellect, if not in stature and is. while firm, both kind and courteous. The hospitality of this people knows no bounds. Eager were they at all timeg for the comfort of their guests, not for getful, even of minor things. An interesting character of the conven tion’s personnel was Mr. Zachariah Privatte, of the Robeson delegation. He was rotund of figure, vociferous of voice and led in the speech making that was not heard. And, when once, amid the clamor of go on, ho had yielded the floor and another mounted the stand, Mr. Privatte led the racket that sent the booster the ways df his predecessor. * By us reporters Mr. Privatte was not known, but we vote him a clever, good fellow, whole-souled and as big hearted as he is big stomached. A side view of our new made friend bears a striking resemblance to tue Hon. Grover Cleve land, the gentleman who once figured prominently in the affairs of the nation. Another interesting character of the convention's delegation was the bald headed brother from Some Where, who went taking in the barber shops of the city in quest of a hair cut at a la bald head reduced rates. I think he was a friend, of my friend, John A. Oats, of the North Carolina Baptist, but this is de nied by John A. This brother should have been the recipient of cut rates for the trimming of his locks was but the effort of a moment. The tonsorial fraternity thought otherwise, and held that as he possessed so little to be shown and would come so seldom, he was not a fit subject for a cut-in-regulation prices. The service given representatives of the press by the Western Union and Pos tal Telegraph agencies here deserve more than a passing notice. The Western Union ran a wire into Convention Hall and kfpt messengers at hand to do the bidding of “us poor, perspiring quill drivers.” C. J. RIVENBARK. On the Diamond. National League, (By the Associated Press.) At Chicago— R. H. E. Chicago 0000 00 0 0 o—o 5 0 Philadelphia .. ..00000 00 0 2—2 9 0 At Cincinnati— R. H. E. Cincinnati 0001 00 0 2 I—4 11 2 Brooklyn 1201 11 0 0 I—7 12 1 At Pittsburg— R. H. E. i Pittsburg 00 0100 0 1 * —2 6 2 New York 0000 0 0000 —0 3 2 Second Game. R. H. E. Pittsburg 00 1 0 0000 o—l 6 0 New York 0001 31 0 1 2—B 12 2 At St. Louis— R. H. E. St. Louis 00000100 o—l 11 5 Boston 0030 30 0 00—6 12 1 i Second Game. R. H. E. I St. Louis 1 1103001 *—7 7 4 Boston 2010 00 0 1 o—4 7 3 American League. (By the Associated Press.) At Washington— R. 11. E. Washington 1200 20 1 0 * —6 7 2 Chicago 0000 10 11 I—4 13 1 At Baltimore— R. H. E. Baltimore 0120 12 0 0 *—6 13 2 Detroit 0401 00 0 0 o—s 8 3 At Boston— R. H. E. Boston 00000004 ♦—4 S 1 Cleveland 0000 10 0 0 o—l 4 2 At Philadelphia— R. H. E. St. Louis 000001 400— 5 9 5 Philadelphia .. ..0000 05 4 3 *—l2 13 1 Eastern League. Newark 3; Rochester 2. Jersey City 1; Buffalo 6. (Second Game) —Jersey City 2; Buffalo 2. (Twelve innings.) TO DJUBLE TEACK THE FOUTHBfHI Sidney McAden Thrown From a Hone and Painfully Injured (Special to News and Observer.) Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 21.—1 tis learned today on excellent authority that the con. tract for double tracking the Southern Railway from Washington to Atlanta has been given out. Work is to begin at once. Three negroes from Crab Orchard township, who were arrested on a charge of setting fire to the home of William Dulin, a prominent farmer, and causing his death, were released today at a pre liminary hearing, the evidence being in sufficient. Sidney McAden. son of Dr. John H. McAden, President of the Merchants and Farmers National Dank, was thrown from his horse and seriously injured. Mr. McAden mounted the animal in the stable to go for a ride, when it became frightened at something and rushed for the open street door. Seeing that he could not control the horse McAden at tempted to alight and was thrown heav ily, sustaining a compound fracture of the right leg and other painful injuries. HIS LIFE IS THREATENED * Train Master Andrews Gets Anonymous Letter Telling Him to Leave or Die. (Special to News and Observer.) Charlotte, N. C-, Aug. 18. —W. S. An drews, train master of the Southern, Railway at Charlotte, has received an anonymous letter which gives him twen ty-four hours to get oilt of the city. “Failing to comply,” the writer says, “you will be carried out a corpse.” It is presumed that the letter is the work of some discharged employe, though there is no direct clue as yet. The pub lication of the letter caused a sensation Imre. Mr. Andrews is a Western man and has recently moved here with his family. Beiieves Remington Was Murdered, (By tho Associated Press.) Williampsort, Pa., Aug. 21.—1 tis learned hero tonight that Edward P. Rem ington, the brother of Robert R. Rem ington, who was supposed to have com mitted suicide at Newport, R. 1., on Monday, believes he was murdered. An investigation is under way to verify or disprove the theory. A conference is ! being held tonight between Mr. Reming j ton's attorney and the physicians who performed an autopsy today. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 22, 1902. ON THE WHICH FOE THE EMEU'S FLEET Higginson’s Ships Scattered Along the Coast. THE CHANCES FAVOR HIM Pillsbury is Befriended by Neither Mijt Nor Cloud LITTLE HOPE OF STEALING IN UNSEEN It is Now Susp cted That in This War Game Pillsbury Has Stationed Spies at Various Points Along the Coast. (By the Associated Press.) Rockport, Mass., Aug. 21.—The battle ships of Rear Admiral Iligginson's squadron, defending the New England coast from an imaginery attack by a fleet under Commander John E. Pillsbury, were plainly seen in the clear atmosphere front this point this morning. The other vessels of Admiral Higginson’s command were scattered along the horizon, or in view at nearer points maintaining guard of the coast. The night passed without unusual incident and no trace of the “enemy” was reported from any of the signal stations along the shore. Ail conditions at the beginning of the day were considered as favoring the de fending fleet as apparently it would be inviting detection were Commander Fins bury to attempt to approach the coast under the cloudless sky and with abso lutely no mist or haze to obstruct vision lor miles and miles at sea. Neverthe less, the coast guards ships wore on the move early in tho morning. Off towards Cape Cod were the Brook lyn and the Olympia. The battleships Koarsarge, Massachusetts and Alabama were outside Straitsmouth Point. »oar Thatcher's Island, the position be,. - ai about the center of ‘the line of defense. The Mayflower and the Scorpion were on duty of)' the Isle of Shoals and the other vessels were stationed at more distant points or were moving to and fro acting ns patrols along the picket line. The telegraph and telephone were very busy today with the transmission of re ports from various sign?! stations. There is not a point from Portland to Province town where extended sea observation can be obtained, but what is manned by watchmen from the vessels of Admiral Higginson. Each station has been heard of from time'to time and those in charge ot the Central Naval Station here are satisfied that the signal system is as nearly perfect as it can be. Not only are the important points occupied by men from the warships, but in some cases marines and signal men are with them, and they have the co-operation of the TigTitTiouse RTPWrw an© —erf —the life-saving crews. All reports received up to noon today were the same, to the effect that nothing had been seen of the l "enemy.” As far as possible, those in charge of the Central Station here are maintaining conditions of actual warfare. Ensign Berry and Midshipman Fitzpatrick receive reports, handle dispatches and direct af fairs. Today Captain N. T. Holmes, of the Ivearsarge, was at the station for the purpose of getting an accurate land view of the vessels as they moved about at s&a. There is evidence today that Command er Pillsbury has stationed spies at the main points included in the operations for the defense of the coast. The first intimation of any thing of this sort came from Provincetowu where, it was sus pected that an officer had been landed. Investigations led to the belief that at other places and even at- this station such spies had been sent. This prompted to even closer secrecy if possible than had be«n maintained before and to orders that sharp watch bo kept for suspicious persons. THE TRIAL OF WILCOX. May be Postponed Bix Months by Delay in Printing Proof of Former Trial (By the Associated Press.) Elizabeth City, N. C., August 21. Owing to a delay in the printing of tho proof of the Wilcox murder trial, the ac tion of the Supreme Court of North Carolina may be delayed for six months. Should the document not reach the court by tomorrow night another six months in jail will confront the prisoner. Seriously Hurt at Saw Mill. (Special to News and Observer.) Jonesboro, N. C., Aug. 21. —Seriously injured, if not dying, lies a young man named Godfrey at his home near here. Yesterday while at work at Brooks’ saw mill, near here, the young man came in contact with a belt and was hurled around a circuit and badly mashed by being forced between the belting and wheel. Had the machine been going at full speed he would have undoubtedly •been killed instantly. At this writing it is impossible to say certainly whether he will live or die. as internal hemor rhages continue. Numa K. Hoyle, formerly editor of the Jonesboro Progress, but now with the Richmond Times, came home la ■it week sick with fever. He hopes soo i ’•e- cover in this quiet and healthy part of the country. It is understood that the Republican county candidates will be: For House, Kelly Rosser; for Clerk, Sheriff Sam Jones, and for Sheriff, J. M. Tyson. The nominating convention meets Friday. The Jonesboro Sash and Blind factory has a large number of orders ahead and it is understood will have to increase their force in the near future if the vol ume of business increases in proportion to season of the year. Chatham Republican Convention. (Special to News and Observer.) Pittsboro, N. 0., Aug. 21.—The Repub lican-Populist Convention .was held here today in the court house. The crowd of whites was much smaller than on for mer occasions of this kind and the negro was conspicuous by his absence. The fol lowing nominations were made: Legisla ture, R. H. Dixon; Clerk of Court, J. A. Goodwin: Sheriff, W. C. Pearson; Regis ter of Deed#, N. F. Barber. No nomina tion was made for the Senate. Delegates were appointed to attend the Senatorial Convention to be called later. The Florists Adjourn (By the Associated Press.) Asheville, N. C., Aug. 21.—The Society of Florists, which has been in session in this city sinpe Tuesday, adjourned today after selecting Milwaukee as the city in which to hold the next year’s meeting. SAGE SCORES TRUSTS A Menace to Free Govern ment and Oppressors of the People (By the Associated Press.) New York, Aug. 21. —Russell Sago in an interview today referred to a published statement quoting J. Piorpont Morgan as saying that the era of great trusts had Just begun, and that more gigantic cor porations are stored in tho near future, some of which may overshadow the steel trust. Mr. Sage said: “Whether Mr. Morgan said that or not, combinations of all industries are a menace to free government. Not only so, but they arc the oppressors of the people." “What will be the result of such aD era?” asked a reporter. “In such an event the American people will revolt against them, and there will be financial ruin the like of which this country has nver seen—or any other.” It was suggested to Mr. Sage that there was a general opinion that com binations at certain times were good things for the country. “Yes,” Mr. Sage replied, “when sev eral industries are starting out in busi ness it is well for individuals to combine for mutual protection until the business is firmly established. When tho business i 3 so established the combination should be disrupted and conducted on individual lines. Then if one individual became., embarrassed it would not iupwr the wrecking of the industry, k-beTieve It is bettor to hav«i- such industries divided ■arrmny*tfTvoral individuals than combined into one great combination, the embar rassment of which would mean tho ruin of all.” MORE WIRELESS STATIONS. - - ♦ Fessenden Gtes North to Establish Them- Soon to Begin Commercial Work. (Special to Nows and Observer.) Elizabeth City, N. C., Aug. 21.—Prof. It. A. Fessenden, the inventor of wire less telegraphy, was in this city this morning en route from Manteo to Wash ington, D. C, He has been conducting successful experiments in wireless teleg raphy on Roanoke Island and has just completed the test to which ho has been subjecting his invention. To tho correspondent he said: “I have now completed my experiments on Roa noke Island and will go North to estab lish other stations. My invention is a pronounced success. As soon as stations at various points are completed, I shall begin to do commercial work. I enter tain no fears of my system not reach ing bettor results than the present sys tem of wires. Os course to bring the wireless method ifito public favor may consume much tii|ie, but its cheapness and convenience will eventually con quer.” Dr. Lycch Returns to Wake Forest. (Special to News and Observer.) Wake Forest, N. C., Aug. 21. —Rev. Jas. W. Lynch. D. D., arrived at noon today with his family and will take up at once the pastorate of the Baptist church here. It will be remembered that in October last he left Wake Forest foi a pastorate in Roanoke, Va, It is a dis tinct good fortune to North Carolina at large, as well as to the interests centred here, that this brilliant preacher has been induced to return. Dr. Lynch is chaplain to the college as well as church pastor. Storm at Kittrell, (Special to News and Observer.) Kittrell, N. C., Aug. 21— Kittrell was visited by a terrific wind and rain storm iat 1 o’clock p. m. Though no tidings have yet come in from the surrouhding country, the damage to the part of the tobacco crop yet uncut must be consid erable. An albino chipping sparrow', a rare freak of nature, has been seen on the streets repeatedly. The lovely bird is as white as suow. HOUND UP OF GREEN GOODS SWINDLERS Five Men and a Woman Are Trailed Down. THhFRAUDS’PLANrTAKEN Sharp Work of Detectives Meets With Rich Reward. ITALIAN BUTCHER STRUCK ALL Os A HEAP Pays Three Hundred Dollars Tor SB,OOO, Printed From Stolen Government Bills Which Prove to be Strips of Blank Paper. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Aug. 21.—What was said to bt the biggest round up of green goods swindlers ever made bv the Federal au thorities in this city, was announced to day. Five men and a woman were taken into custody and an entire green goods plant was captured. Four of the prison ers, Joseph R. Baker, Elmer Brown, S. Gottlieb and the latter’s wife were ar rested in Newark, and George Brown and Thomas Henry were arrested in this city. According to Postoffice Inspector Michael Boyle he has secured as com plainant against the prisoners Antonio Caperosse, a butcher of New Haven, Conn., who-paid S3OO in cash aud re ceived green paper in return. Many complaints of green goods victims have reached the postoffice recently, and the alleged “plant” was located ffl-New ark, after much work. Inspectors CiST-. telyou and Duryea, of Philadelphia, and Bullman and McMillan, of Boston, were brought to this city and set to work under the direction of the local inspec tor. Yesterday the inspectors saw' a man conic to the house in the company of Elmer Brown, the alleged “steerer” and followed by Baker, who, it is said, was the “trailer.” The pair entered the house and later came out. The victim carried a miniature trunk about ten inches long and four wide. The “steerer” took the victim to an express office, where the little trunk. W'hlch the victim thought contained SS,OOO in bills, printed from stolen government plates, was shipped to New Haven. Then the in spectors placed the “steerer” and “trailer” under arrest. The victim said he had paid S3OO for the supposed money, and was thunderstruck when the jaapec— tors secured the trunk and'showed him it contained nothing'hut slips of green paper Size of bills. A -fetv moments after Brown and Baker had been arrested, the “plant” was raid ed and the “Gottliebs were taken into custody. In the house all manner of green goods paraphernalia was found, circular letters, a dozen or more of the little trunks and piles of green paper. Henry and Brown w r ere arrested last night at a ferry. All the prisoners were arraigned today and held in $2,500 bail each. FOR HIS MOTHER’# MURDER. The Grand Jury Recommend That Bartholin be Arrested. (By the Associated Press.) Chicago, Aug. 21. —The coroner’s jury at the inquest today over the body of Mrs. Anne Bartholin, brought in a ver dict recommending that her son, William Bartholin, be arrested and held as prin cipal for her murder and that Oscar Thompson and Edward Counsclman, who are under arrest accused of complicity in the murder of Minnie Mitchell, be held to the grand ury as accessories to the crime. The jury found that Mrs. Bartholin came to her death on or about July 7, death being due to strangulation. During the inquest, Mrs. May Brown, a former neighbor of Airs. Bartholin, tes tified that the old lady was suspicious and lived in deadly fear of her son. Ac cording to Mrs. Brown’s testimony. Mrs. Bartholin, in a conversation a few days before her death, had told the witness that young Bartholin was nothing but a beast and that the Mitchell family would regret the day they allowed Minnie Alitehell to have anything to do with him. Mrs. Bartholin, in relalting her troubles, declared that Bartholin was a dissipated ne’-er-do-well, and that she believed him capable of almost any crime / Hill Speaks to Farmeis. (By the Associated Press.) Albion, N. Y., Aug. 21.—Former Gover nor David B. Hill spoke to a crowd of 8,000 persons at the Orleans county pic nic at Oak Orchard today. The speech was a general one, Mr. Hill saying he thought it poor taste to inject politics at such a time. Addressing himself to farmers, he referred to their courage and sturdy independence on the admiring terms and said the Boer farmers had in voked the admiration of the w T orld. “I wish to Gor,” said he, “that the Dutch farmers had won.” He said he found nothing in the Bible in regard to accumulation of corporate wealth, and believed that the only right means of accumulation was by personal endeavor. He was not in sympathy with the demand for cheap things; nothing should b© so cheap as to deny proper re- PRICE FIVE numeration to the labor which produces it. BUTLER BOBBING UP. Said to bo Urging For an Independent Ticket in Catawba. 'Special to News and Observer.) Hickory, N. C., Aug. 21-—The Demo crats will probably have to contend against a so-called “Citizen’ " ticket in Catawba this year, but indications are that it will simply consist of old foes in new dress, the same Fusion outfit with which they have contended for the last three campaigns. There are interesting rumors that Butler's apparent with di iwal from North Carolina politics is only apparent and that he is in close communication with his party's leaders in this section. He, it is said, advises against fusion by the name of fusion but urges that the independent movement be given full sway. Whether or not these reports are true cannot be definitely de termined, but it is worth while noting that the Populists in this county have always been warm admirers of Butler and have closely followed his political fortunes. It is quite likely that his opin ion and wishes would have great weight with them. , , Oeaeral Sigel Dead, (By the Associated Press.) Now York, Aug. 21.—General Franz Sigel died at his home in (his city today of old age. He was in his 7Stli year. A SQUEEZE IN COHN Shorts Struggling to Cover Iheir Contracts Can Find no Grain. (By the Associated Press.) Chicago, Aug. 21.—Shorts in the corn pit were squeezed badly today and raised a tumult that closely resembled the re cent scrimmages when John W. Gates .and his clique of New York bulls had jtlly corn cornered. " The aetipn in the pit today was largely the result ©f the earlier manipulations. When the Gath#' crowd was pushing prices skyward thtr-farmer took a hand in ihc business by Sweeping bis bins clean of corn and fioodihg this market with millions of bushels. As a result the corner collapsed and prices fell head long until September corn recently sold at 50 cents. From rampant bulls the crowd had turned bears to a man and sold short many bushels. Now the corn to fill September contracts is not in sight. The bad weather has~ retarded the maturing of corn crops until there has been talk that crops may not be harvest ed until hurt by frosts. Under such con ditions shorts want to cover their con tracts, but holders of the grain are loth to sell. —of trade today every body turnecf~t)n»Us i English markets were advancing strongly.- -Cash corn was leaving this market at a' good premium over September options. Stocks of con tract corn on hand were rapidly diminish ing. There seemed no relief for the shorts other than buying at tho best figure. Excitement continued throughout the session. The old bull crowd was buying and the shorts had little or nothing offered to help them in their plight. Bears tried to comfort each other with ithc talk that there are 2,500,000,000 bushels of corn slowly ripening in tho fields, one of the biggest yields in his tory, but this had no influence. At top prices some of the longs let go in driblets for profits and prices sidled off a little. September, however, closed strong and excited, 4%c. higher than yesterday at 57. To Raise Tobacco Under Cover. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 21.—1 n a report made public at the State Department today, United States Minister Squiers at Ha vana, calls attention to an interesting change in the Cuban tariff law which admits cheese cloth into the island free of duty in order to promote what is known as the “covered cultivation” of tobacco. Schwab Sails For Europa ■ i (By the Associated Press.) Now York, Aug. 21. —Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Cor poration, sailed for Europe today on the steamship LaLorraine. He appeared to be in good health, except for the fact that he leaned heavily on a cane which he hold in liis right hand. Fierce Stoim at Greenville (By the Associated Press.) Greenville, S. C., Aug. 21.—Tim heaviest storm in years passed over Greenville this afternoon, damaging much property. A number of houses were blown down west of the city, and trees torn up by tho roots. One residence within the city was completely demolished, but no loss of life has been reported. Commissioner Yerkes, of tho Internal Revenue Bureau, has issued a circular letter to collectors directing them to re port the names of banks which have n«f. made complete amended returns for the year ended June 30, 1902, and in case of neglect or refusal to make proper re turns collectors will report them for as sessment. The longshoremen and lighter men of all classes and the dock laborers at Ha vana went out on a strike yesterday.