North Carolina Newspapers

. t- - - - ' . OLD' SERIES VOL LXXVH NO. 4,327. -V FAYETTEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1913. NEW SERIES-VOL. XX1X-NO. 2,557. .. - , ' t -- - -1 . , .- TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, IN CONDENSED FORM, OF THE PAST WEEK, GIVEN DAY BY DAY. ... - ' - v"' ' - ' "' ' A Mysterious Case. By telegraph to Observer. Youngstown, Ohio, April 22. In a box car at Lowellvllle, near here to day was found the body of, a man. An unconscious form of, another lay be side it, mutilated with an axe. Neith er was Identified. Pope Suffers a Slight Relapse. By cable to Observer. Rome, April 22. Disobedience to the doctors' orders resulted In a slight relapse in the condition of the Pope today.' The Pontiff is mentally de pressed because he w&iTnot permitted to greeflTparty of American pilgrims With'Bisuop Joseph Schrembs, Toledo, Ohio, and seemed to lose some of the strength he has gained in the past four days. He rested quietly during the night. President Appeals Against the Allen Land Law. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 22. President Wilson, after a conference with the California Representatives today, sent a message to Gov. Johnson, appealing to the people of the State not to pass an aiien land law bill which might antagonize Japan and embroil the en tire United States in conflict. He asks the State not to do anything to impair the friendly relations with Japan and the treaty obligations of the government. He suggests a bill along the lines followed by other States. Interesting Tariff Report. By telegraph, to Observer. Washington, April 22 That the American manufacturers, spurred on by a competitive tariff to greater ac tivity to control the home market, will increase an efficiency that will make new trade conquests abroad, is the prediction of the Democratic mem bers of the Ways and Means Commit tee, who framed the Underwood tar iff bill. The report, signed by four teen Democratic members of the com mittee, was presented to the House today. The estimate for the first fis cal year is. that the receipts will be less than, the disbarsements by $68. 790,000, and to meet this the income tax as framed, It is estimated, will produce a revenue of $70,125,000. The committee estimates the customs reve nues from the Underwood bill at $37, 896,000 less than those of the Payne law. The average duty under the Payne law was 40 12-100 per cent., against an estimated average by the Underwood bill of 29 60-100 per cent. The report 'calls attention to the in creased cost of living since the Ding ley tariff and development of the , trusts. The protective system of the last decade Is blamed for these condi tions, anf constitutes one of the 'strongest arguments in favor of recti fying conditions complained of, by ap plying the impetus of moderate com petition. Investigating Charges Against Banker Glover. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 22. The House Committee today began a hearing ol the charges against Charles C. Glover, , who attacked Representative Sims about a speech Sims tnade In the House of Representatives. Johnson, of Kentucky, testified that Glover told him last February that he would chal lenge Sims to a duel if there was no law against duelling. He recauea one blow struck by Glover, as an eye wit neBS, and newspaper men, whcj Inter viewed Glover, also testified. Going for the Baseball Trust. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 22. Representa tive Gallagher, of Illinois, today Intro duced a resolution In the House for a sepclal committee of seven to Inves tigate the alleged baseball trust He says "that the baseball magnates have the "moBt audacious and autocratic trust In the country that stifles com petition, flxeB the price of admission and virtually enslaves the players." ' The Pope 8at Up Today. By cable to Observer. Rome, April 23. The Pope was able to leave Mb bed today, and sat up for a short time In his armchair. Pittsburgh School 8trlks Grows.. "Bjrtelegraph t the Observes- Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23. Th6 pro test strike of the, school children aealnst the retention of Supt. Heeter continues to grow, and hundreds of high school students have Joined the strike. Ty Cobb to Get $12,500 and "Bonuses." By telegraph to Observer. Detroit, April 23 Ty Cobb, the De troit slugger, when he reaches here Thursday from Augusta, will sign a contract for a straight salary vof $12, 500 per year and "bonuses." This information was obtained from a per son close to the Detroit management. Intense Feeling, Against America -ln : jjggSSr--' By cable to Observer. Tokio, April 23 The Japanese gov ernment today volunteered to place a guard over the United States embas sy on account of the inflamed condi tion of the populace, but pr Section was not deemed necessary. The feel ing over the anti-alien land bill pro posed by the California legislature is growing more intense. Montenegrins Capture Scutari. By cable to Observer. Cettlnje, Montenegro, April 23. King Nicholas, of Montenegro, and his staff entered and captured the city of Scutari today after a siege since Octo ber 20, and the Montenegrin flag files over Scutari. Three thousand Monten egrins were killed in the final assault Tuesday and five thousand Turks. Twenty-two thousand Turkish prison ers were taken. Rejoicing Over Manhood Suffrage Vic tory. By cable to Observe. Brussels, April 23. There is nation al rejoicing today by the socialists over the victory of the manhood suff rage strike. It is predicted that the end of, clerical control of the govern ment is in sight. King Albert Is Bald to have played a strong part in aid of the workmen. While the workmen have resumed their posts, there will be no general resumption of work un- tol Monday. Later. Having obtained their de mands for universal male suffrage In Belgium, the Socialists today decidfd to end the strike. All workmen .ill be ordered to return to work. President Wilson Wires Gov. Johnson, of Califronia. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 23 President Wilson today telegraphed to Gov. Johnson and the legislature of Califor nia to inquire whetbei it would be agreeable to have Secretary of State Bryan visit Sacramento to co-operate with the California authorities in fram ing an alien land bill which will not offend the Japanese or violate any treaties. The message reads in part: "I venture to inquire whether It is agreeable to you and your Legisla ture to have the Secretary of State visit Sacramento for the purpose of counseling with you and the members of the Legislature and co-operating with you in framing a law which will meet with the views of the State and yet leave untouched the international obligations of the United States." Underwood Opens Debate on Tariff Bill. By. telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 23. Leader Un derwood today opened the debate on the tariff in the House with a compre hensive statement of the detai.s of he new measure and an analysis of its effect upon the industries of the country. He declared that the time had come to remove protection from the profits and put American business on a competitive basis. 5 The Senate Finance Committee had "conferences" with the senators op posing free sugar and wool. Underwood declared that the fifty per cent. Increase in the cost of liv ing since 1897, Which was largely due to the tariff, will not show immediate reduction, but not until the mer chants have been forced to reduce prices. Peace Treaties. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 23. A plan of arbitration treaties for universal peace was presented to the committee of foreign relations by Secretary of State Bryan today. The committee favors the plan of Bryan's aid. y "Japan Will Not Declare War." By Telegraph to Observer. :. Washington, April 23. "Japan will not declare war on the United States, even though California should pass Slogan; Fay etteville The Deep water Inland City. mi the alien land law, aimed exclusively at the Japanese. The better element of 'Japan Is working with might and main to quiet the revolutionary talk of the lower classes." This is a state ment of Viscount Chinda, the Jap anese ambassador. 5 Montenegro's Boldness Admired. By cable to Observer. , f London, April 24. Europe's admi ration, for the boldness of , tiny mW tenegroiJwWct : defied the great pow- ers aim captured ocuian, may Bare her from invasion. It was learned tVday that the triple entente of Eng land, Russia and France refused to put troops on Montenegrin soil or to encourage Austria to invade Monte negro. Supposed Striker Killed In Massachu setts. By telegraph to Observer. Hopedale, Mass., April 24 A man was killed in a pistol battle in the "Splndlevllle" section of this town to day. The dead man is supposed to be a mill operative who was stop ped by strikers on his way to work but the strike leaders say he was a striker, and was killed by a police man. Later. The victim was later iden tified as a strike picket, who was kill ed during a battle with the police at Draper Mills. Progressive Leader Attacks Democrat Ic Tariff Bill. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 24. Indorsing the income tax in principle and rom Ising support to a reduction of the tariff where the rates are indefensi ble, but In the main criticizing the Underwood tariff bill as badly prepar ed and dangerous to American Indus try, Representative Victor Murdock today nle? a minority report in the House in behalf of the Progressives. Murdock says that the Democratic bill, while "promising to cheapen food and clothing for the working man, may take away from him the very means from which he can earn his livelihood." He points out that the bill "will be injurious to many Indus tries, and may be death to some." Discussing Suffrage With Wilson. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 24. Fifteen Sen ators, thirteen of them Republicans, met the President at the Capitol to day and discussed suffrage. Awful Mine Disaster in Pennslyvanla. By telegraph to Observer. Finleyville, Pa., April 24 It is es timated that 125 are dead and miss ing as the result of an explosion In the Cincinnati mine of the Monon gahela Consolidate! Coal and Coke Company. Coroner Heffman, of Wash ington County, is investigating the re port that the company's efforts are to minimize this disaster resulting in the loss of at least 100 lives. It is declared that the officials declined proffered federal aid until late in the afternoon, and that the government experts did not reach the scene un til 6:35. Many persons asserted to day that some of the men might have been saved if the experts had been on hand earlier. Rescuers' coming from the mine this morning have abandoned the hope of finding any alive. The theory Is that gas from an abandoned mine adjoining the Cin cinnati caused the explosion. The company's statement shows that 35 bodies have been recovered and that 85 are still in the mine. Republican Senators Will Oppose Wil son's Appointments. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 24. The Repub lican Senators have decided to op pose the effort of President Wilson to remove minor diplomatic 'officials and consuls from service who have passed examinations and worked their way up. They announced that ap pointments not made with due regard to qualifications and efficiency will be opposed also. They are against re moval of officials from scientific posts for political purposes. Bryan Again Presents His Plan. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 24. Bryan pre sented his plan to end war by diplo macy today'. With the approval of President Wilson, ; the plan has been fffpaifled ft om-ihatpreeatad to . the Senate Committee yesterday by strik ing Out the clause requiring nations not to increase the armament during WEEKLY EDITION negotiations. Thisj was objected to by Senators who isald it would tie the hands of nations ' In dispute against a third country!? ;- Defense of th Tariff Bill. J By telegraph to Observer Washington April 24. Represent tive Hammend, of Minnesota, in de fending'thi ' WaysJLsWnB ""tariff Dip,4nn House, said tnat the time for a change of policy and -taxation had come. The action of the com mittee to put a duty on wheat and the free listing of flour was Justified, he said, because American millers ex port $50,000,000 worth of flour a year, and don't need protection, whereas wheat was a good revenue producer. Peters, of Massachusetts, made a gen eral defense of the bill. Preparing for the Treaty. By cable to Observer Constaatinople, April 25. It is learned that a protocol to the treaty between Turkey and the Balkan al lies will be signed tomorrow. Indicted Police Officer Suicides. By telegraph to Observer. Philadelphia, April 25. Former Lieutenant of Police Anthony J. Wag ner, who was dismissed for alleged padding of payrolls and was to be tried today, committed snlcide this morning. Underwood Will Give the Republicans a Show. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 25. Democratic Leader Underwood has rejected the plan of Hardwick of Georgia and oth ers to use the gag rule and pass the tariff bill Tuesday. Underwood will give the Republicans a reasonable time for debate on the measure. 6ix Years at Hard Labor for Police Grafter. By telegraph to Observer. New- York, April 25. Policeman Thomas F. Roblnsom formerly of In spector Sweeney's staff, was today sentenced to six years at hard labor in Sing Sing, on conviction of the charge of exortion in connection with the police graft expose, resulting in the murder of gambler Rosenthal. Bomb Found on Door-step of a Bank. By cable to Observer. , Cardiff, Wales, April 25. The police today found a bomb on the door-step of Lloyd's Bank, on the Albany road, just in time to extinguish the fuse and prevent the wrecking of the building. "Votes for women" was printed on the machine. Missing Vessel Reported Safe. By cable to Observer. Liverpool, Engand, April 25. The liner Rio Janeiro, which it was feared had gone down with 85 passengers and a crew of 55, is in Havana harbor, ac cording to a cablegram received by the owners John Glynn & Son. The liner reported her arrival after bein ten days overdue, owing to a break in the machinery. The mishap occurred as the vessel left Azores on April 3. ' " Levee in Louisiana Breaks. Ry Te'eeraph to Observer. MellvMe. La., April 25. The levee protecting Krotz Springs from the AtchfaMa river broke today and parts of two parishes are flooded, with heavy property damage. No death? are reported. Three thousand volun teers worked desperately to, save the levee here, and boats laden with one hundred thousand bags of sand were rushed to the dike. Meeting of Carnegie Hero Fund Com mission. By telegraph to Observer. Pittsburgh, April 25. The Carnegie Herd Fund Commission met here to day for the purpose of finally consid ering and announcing Its rewards for acts of heroism. . Hundreds upon hundreds of cases were called to the attention of the commission within the past year. MoBt of these have been investigated, but there still remain quite a num ber of alleged acts of heroism of re cent occurence, into the merits of which the commission's investigators must look. It is said that a great many cases have been found warranting action by thecommlBslon, and that the awards to be announced -today wIIlxccotTTfi number Bny ever made before by the commission at one time. Investigating Pennsylvania Mine Ex plosion. By telegraph to Observer. Finleyville, Pa., April 25. The cor oner's jury started today an investi gation of the explosion of the Cincin nati mine of the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company. Thirty-three bodies were recovered to dfly, bringing the -trtat"fo"Jfifty-two." The death list is placed at 111. It will be several days before all the bodies shall have been recovered, as some of them are buried under tones of debris. Union officials are planning for a special Investigation. Speaking on the Tariff. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 25. Representa tive Gordon, of Ohio, Democrat, opened the tariff deabte in the House. He charged former President Roosevelt with coercing the protective interests into supporting him by constantly reminding them of the high rates of the Dlngle'y bill. Palmer, of Pennslyvania, Democrat, declared that the Democratic party pledged no revision to injure legiti mate industries; but, he said, there must be a readjustment of business. Palmer was questioned by Republi cans at the close of his speech. They wanted to know if placing serro man ganese on the dutiable list did not aid tbe steel trust, as the 'trust con trols the supply. "You have to place the tax somewhere," Palmer replied. Moore, of Pennslyvania, has found a new method to deliver a tariff speech. He conducted a tariff "cate chism" by having the House clerk to read questions, which he prepared in advance, and then answered himself. Mr. Moore said the Payne bill was passed because the Democrats "con tinually misrepresented the tariff questions." He insisted that the bill revised the tariff downward, and Equalized duties. Tbe people defeated the Republicans, Moore said, be cause they "listened to ambitious pol itical agitators and theoretical college professors." Banker Glover Contempt Case Will be Settled Tomorrow. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 25. The special committee investigating the attack of Banker Glover on Representative Sims, of Tennessee, will report tomor row. If Glover is guilty of contempt of the House and should be publicly reprimanded, the House will find am ple authority under the constitution for its action. Commissioner of Corporations. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, -April 26. Joseph Da vies, Democratic national committee man from Wisconsin, was today ap , olnted Commissioner of Corporations. Scutaii the Future Residence of Mon tenegrin Kings. By cable to Observer. Cettinje, April 26, King Nicholas and officals of the Montenegrin Gov ernment entered Scutari in state fo , a i f :-:.ng later issued a :yal r:'"!amat.o i proc'i.Ril.'jL ocut;v: the .uture n siu ih-o of Montenegrin ttugs. Two Miners Taken Out Alive. By telegraph to Observer. Finleyville, Pa., Aprl 26. Rescuers went ;it work with renewed vh'or in J.e licnim aliela Company's mine to day, lolicwing the finding a.ive of Charles R. Crawel and Phillip Le-Ier, who are recovering in a hospiti' Later. Another body was recovered today bringing the total up to 94. Grave Charg 8 Against Pies dent of China. By cable to Observer. Shanghai, China, April 26. Charg es that Fiesident Yuan Shi Kai, of China, sanctioned the assassination of Dr. Sung, former minister of Eden, because of the latter's ambition to become president, have been made here by the civil and military authori ties of the province of Kiang Su. Suffragettes Set Fire to a. Train. By cable to Observer. London, April 26. Suffragettes to day set fire to a train on the Mid land Railway, near Teddington sta tion, Middlesex. The blaze was dis covered by employes at the station, but three compartments in one of the cars were burned before the fire was pilfWit: OiHhad beea-pauredey..r. the interior of the train and suffra gette literature' was scattered about. Millionaire's Daughter Missing. By telegraph to Observer, Boston, April 26. Detectives are searching for the daughter of Gail Borden, the millionaire milkman. It was reported to him this morning that she was spirited out of Boston in an automobile, to a place fifty miles from this city. Borden.- is- upsetibynhe news, and has retired to his room, where he consults detectives. Two automobiles have been ordered, and a search will made throughout the State for Miss Romona Borden. Borden later announced at Hotel Essex that he Knows where his daugh ter is, and hopes to get her by night fall. "We know wnere Romona is, i am going there this afternoon, and hope to reach her before nightfall," he said. The President Goes Sailing. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 26. President Wilson threw aside the cares of state today and, accompanied by Miss Eleanor Wilson, sailed down the Po tomac on the yacht Sylph. He left Washington at 9:30, and will return tomorrow night. The destination of the President is unknown by White House attaches. It is expected that he will steam down Hampton Roads and out to sea. Glover, the Banker, Declared Guilty of an Affront to the House. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 26. The special committee today filed their report to the House declaring tht' Charles C. Glover, the Washington banker, is guilty of an affront to die House by assaulting Representative Sims, of Tennessee, and recommending that Glover be arrested by the sergeant at- arnis and brought belo't the lionse for trial. Author Explains the Income Tax. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 26. -Representative Hull, of Tennessee, Author of the income tax .provision in the tariff law, expained his measure to the House today. He said it woud raise $70, 000,000 a year, and could be increas ed to $150,000,000 if necessary. -Ie believed that the country was not yet ready to tax incomes of less than $4. 000. Fifty-two countries and States had adopted the income tax, and none has seen .c to repeal it, he said. Montenegro Must Evacuate Scutari. By cable to Observer. Vienna, Apri 26 The Austrian Chancellor today received word that the ambassadorial high court had sent a joint note, signed bv a!' the big European powers but Russia, demand ing that the Montenegrin Government evacuate Scutari. Explosion at Iron Works. Bj telegraph to observer, Stuebenville, Ohio, April 26 The blowing mill of the Labe le Iron Works plant was blown up this after noon. Eight employes were rushed to the hospital, five of them fatally hurt. Ty Cobb Well Paid. By telegraph to otisenet Detroit, Apjril 26. Ty Cobb an nounced today that his '"salary wili be 512,500. He ict $9,000 last year. Another Judge for the Fourth Circuit. By telegraph to Ohervor Washington, April 28. The bil" granting an additional judge for the fourth circuit was passed by the Sen ate today. Montenegro Protests. i By cable Observer. London, April 28. M. Popvitch, Montenegrin envoy to London, today handed In the reply of his country to the demand of the powers that Scutari be given up. The reply pro tests against coercion, and asks that the same consideration be tiven the other Balkan States. Serious Railroad Accident. Ry telegraph to Observer. Boston, April 28. Several persons were seriou-f'y injured tnd scores had narrow escapes at 7:30 this morn'n-' when a paengfr train hit a work train on the New Haven road, be tween Quincy and Braintree Rtations. Two ccaches. filled with pasrenpers, roled down a fifteen-let embank- ment. Payne Attacks Tariff Bill. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 28. Final debate on the tariff was begun in the House today. Representative Payne, Repub lican leader, attacked the Democratic bi.l, saying that it will cause voters to return to Republican power Tand drive many industries out of business. Payne decared: "It appears that the Democrats are much in fear of their own work." Murdock, of Kansas, leader of the Progressives, today attacked both the Republican and Democratic tariff poli cies. Congressman Sisson Speaks for Cali fornia. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 28. "Before I surrendered one foot of land in Cali fornia to Japan 1 would fight," declar ed Representative Sisson, of Missis sippi, in the House oday. Sisson warned the President that California cannot be coerced into surrendering any rights. "I am with the people of California, and would Bpcnd the last dollar in the treasury to protect their rights." Bryan in Sacramento. By telegraph to Observer. Sacramento, Cal., April 28. Govern or Johnson and one hundred people met Secretary of State Bryan whs he arrived today. Mr. Bryan went O the Executive mansion for breakfast. "I had a pleasant trip, but I have no plans to discuss," said Bryan. The legislators waited to greet Bryan at the capitol. At breakfast Gov. John son suggested that Bryan go before the Legislature in joint session, and that the session be public. Europe's Attention Centered on Aus tria. By cable to Observer. V'enna, April 28. Europe's atten tion is centered on Austria, which hods torch, and may set off a great war. Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, today held a conference with Emperor Fran cis Joseph, and announoed that "Aus tria will take independent steps to enforce the decision of the powers that Montenegro must not possess Scutari." Austria is busy with war preparations. There are further com plications over reports from Belgrade that Eased Pacha, the Turkish com mander of Scutari, who surrendered, has proclaimed himself King of Al bania. It is believed King Nicholas and Essed Pacba entered into agreement as to the surrender of Scutari. THE MARKETS. By Telegrahph to Observer. Stocks., New York, April 28.--Stocks were weak at the opening of the market, with losses of from fractions to two oints in important issues. There was a stronger tone after a . half hour. Some stocks recovered partly. Curb steady. Americans In London high er. Cotton. New York, April 28. The opening was: May 11.25, July 11.40, October 11.11. The closing was: "May 11.25, luly 11.37, October 11.30. Grain. Chicago, April 28. The opening was: May wheat 92 3-4, May corn 51. The closing was: May wheat 92 5-8, May corn 51 1-4. Baltimore, April 28.-r-Spot and April wheat $1.10 12; spot and April corn 18 1-2; hay unchanged. Strike Leader Arrested. y telegraph to Observer. Paterson, N. J., April 28. Thirty our strick pickets were today arrest ed for unawful assemblage. Thous ands- of silk mill strikers were at ..he station to greet William D. Hay wood, but the police fooled them by arrest. ng Hajrwood on the train at Passaic. Downey Controller of th Treasury. By telegraph to Obssjpner. Washington, April 28. The Presi dent has appointed George E. Dow ey, of Indiana, to be controller of the treasury. Neill for Labor Commlssoner. fy Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April "88. The Bem tc committee on education and labor haSTtgrw to-Toi4 favorably a tb. jon.inatlon of Charles P. Neil as ls