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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
CLAIMS AGAINST US.
German Subjects Want recommendations
For Damages

fOf i1h;tScS-
(By Associated rrcsS}
WASHGNGTON. December 2i.-The Ger
man Embassy has laid before the State
Department. the claims of a number OF
German subjects for damages to their
interests in Cuba, as a result of the Span
ism American War and the iusurrection
which led up to the war itself THIS raised
a most important issue, and the depart
nent has concluded that the tnita't
States Government cannot accept respon-
sibiIity for the claims. They are regarded
as practically the same in princlpIe as
the claim OF Porto Rico against cuba tor
s.. .8Go.GGo on account of Il war loan.
Although in ttlat case Governor Ailen,
OF Porto Rico. represented the United
States i:overnment in preterr;nS the
claim. that Government was Obliged TO
deny its liability or the liability OF CuoA
under present conditions
The answer to the German presentation
will be based upon rhe reply to Governor
Allen recently made
1t is known that other Governments be-
side Germany have claims asgregating .
very large sum all based on the Cuban in
surrection and succeeding events. They
will not DE abandoned on account of the
attitude of the United States Govern
ment. but probably will be held in abey
ance until such time as the island snail
have become inpendent, wnen they will
be presented directly 10 the government
of the island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
CONGER HAS SIGNED.
The Exact Position of Our Government

Or Asseeiated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-secretary Hay
sls.s received a cablegram from Minister
Censer, at Pel1in, announcing that he had
signed the agreement reached by the for
ci2n ministers. but had done so with a
written explanatory statement setting
forth the exact position OF his Govern
ment.
The text -af the statement is not for
war,ied by Mr. Conser, but it is under
stood to be based upon the last instruction
he received from the department.. which.
while disapprovinG the inclusion IN the
a,.,4-grnan1 of some OF the more severe
,ansuase. accepted it as the best arrange
tnefrt that could be made at this time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Mr.. COOKE PROMOTED.
Made Traffic Manager Of New York.
Philadelphia and Norfolk Halfway.

meeting of the Board cE Directors of the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rall-
road Company in this city to-day, r. b.
Cooke was promoted 10 the newly estao-
lishai position OF traffic manager with
enlarged duties. He Will be II charge OF
all matters relating to the passenger and
freight business of the company
This appointment is to take effect from
January lst. and Mr.. Cookies Office VIII
rema IN in Norroik
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Sapho Proves n Hit.
lBy Associated Fress.l

wAsHISC;ToN, December 2t.-sfiss OF
ga Nethersole appeared at the National
Theatre tonight in Sapho 70 a packed
s,ouse. including Secretary Gage and par
" and members OF the French and Italian
EMBASSIES and OF the Japanese legation
Her rendition of the part was warmly
appiauded
sapho that the management has post
ror,el unriI Saturday night tt- production
Of Magna.gl, which would be produced
bv Miss Netaersole in the English version.
the last three days of the week. for the
first time in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
i!ic Plant Will
(Sy Associated Press. J

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Dec 2i,-In the
Probate Court to-day depositions Were
taken in the action OF Mrs. H. 3. Plant
against ex-JuGtse Lynde Harrison. in the
celebrated Plant Will case. Judge HART
son is one of the executors OF the Will OF
Mr.. Plant, who left about $1s.de1.0l1
An effort Is being made IN behalf of Mrs
Plant to have the will probated IN this
State, instead of New York, in order to
increase the amount coming TO Mrs Plant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
UNCLE SANS COINAGE.
President TAFT Wants Our Money In
the Philippines.
nv Associated Press.

vAsHlSGToN. Dec. a4--President
T.st of the Philippine Commission, has
,,,. s.,rvsrd with another suggestion for
the settlement of the Philippine currency
question which is now pressing urgently
for adjustment He dissards the former
srli.,,. and Of maintain ng- by the credit
at+ +ba United States fixed ratio between
tha MEXICAN dollar and American gold
49,, I~rn,osss 10 adopt United States
money pure and simple, as the money of
He points out ttct radical as IS this
MOVE. it must be made sooner or aater. il
,h, islands are to remain under the con-
troil of the United States, and that delay
only serves to assrayate the Confusion OF
the systems.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
UNABLE TO PAY.
Econ omv Savings Bank. Baltimore,
i'll I:eccivcr's Hands.
nv Associated Press

BALTIMORE. Dec. 24.-Judgc Stock
bridge to-day appointed Daniel L. Brinton
receiver for the Economy Savings Bank,
which closed its doors on, Saturday. Mr..
Brirton furnished bond in $1,000
The bank officers say they are unable
to pay the claims. President Hartman
says the bank has .N;;i depositors, With
deposits amounting to $i43,00o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
WAGON SERVICE.
an Inspector TO Look Into The Matter
in Richmond.
Special Dispatch to The Tin

Especial Dispatch 10 Inc IIHes.J
WASHINGTON. December 2l.-fhe
wagon contracts for the delivery of mail
in Richmond have not Vet been awarded
av the Postotffce Department and the
announcements was made this mornins
that an inspector would be sent to Rich
1nond TO go over the ground and make
n personal investigation of the service
there in order 10 reach u c,ear under
standing Of the situation. 1t is thought
that the contracs will be in shape for pub
sication the latter part OF the week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Macdonald Nav Recover.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2l.-At the coro-
ner's inquest in the case of Frank H
Morris, auditor of the Treasury for the
War Department. who was killed Satur-
Gay by Samuel Macdonald. to-day. a YER
diet was that Morris had come to his
death by reason Of n pistol shot wound
inflicted by Macdonald.
Macdonald who is in a precarious con-
dition at the Emergency Hospital suffer-
ing from self-inflicted wounds after kill
ing Morris, is somewhat improved and
has a chance to recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
The McDonoush Launched.
lRr Associated prnss

EAST BRAlNTREE. MASS. Dec "a
The torpedo-boat destroyer McDonough
was launched at the works of the Fore
River Iron Company to-day amid the ring
ing OF bells and the blowing of whistles.
Mrs Lucy Charlotte MeDonoush Read, of
Philadelphia, christened the vessel With
champagne.
The new. beat was taken down the river
to the Quincy works Of the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Another Revolution.


cURACOA, DUTCH GUIANA, Dec, ei--
rvfa. Haytien Cabie.)-Celestino Peraza.
formerly the Secretary-GeneraI of Presi-
dent Castro. OF Venezuela. has revotted
a against the Venezuelan Government, near
+ azema il, the Guarfco district, \ force
of SEQ Venezuelan troops under Genera,
artsttfes Fandeo has been segi against
Peraza.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
ANOTHER KENTUCKY SOCIAL
Two Men Killed and Two Others
Wounded in Fight.

LONDON, KY, Dec. 24.-Two men were
killed and two wounded at Faris Distl-
lery. in Clay county, twelve miles from
here, late yesterday.
Four members of the Sizcmore family
on one side and Henry Barrett and w II
Young on the other engaged in u despe-
rate fight. Young and one of the Size
rnores were killed. and two of tllt. Size
morcs We're probably fatally wounded
An old feud was the cause of the trouble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
TcIc"laphic Brcvities.
(Ev AssocIatcd Trcss.l

LENNI2S. DEL. Dec 2i.-Thc cargo Of
lumber of the schooner n. S. Stainer toc-
fore reported aground is be.rg landed at
Point of Capcs. The hull ana material
viii be sold on the 18th instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Here S Another.
LEy Associated J.ress. J

AIIDpLEBORO. Ky, Dec. 24.-Gillis
Johnston was shot and killed sby Charles
Wilcox Of Harlan county, to-day. Will
cox was slightly wounded. Johnston was
shot four times, death being instan
taneous.
Johnston is reputed to have killed three
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
THE SHOCK TOO GREAT.
Miss Rohrback Frustrated BY Witness
ing Tragedy.
lEY Associated Press

HALLIDAYSBURG, PENN, Dec. "a
Miss Juniata Rohrbach, an employe Of
the Auditors office of the War Depart
ment, has been brought to her home in
this city in an acute stage of nervous
collapse that is likely to prove fatal.
Miss R0hri,ach was near the desk Of
Auditor Frank H. Morris when Mac
Donald entered and shot him.
The shock OF the tragedy was too much
for the young wOman's nerves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
No Times TO-Norroyy.

In order that all the employees of this
paper may enjoy Christmas holiday
The Times will not print an edition to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
WANT CANADIANS.
Inducements Offered Them to Joiu
Mounted Police.
tBy Associated Press. J

OTTAWA, ONT. Dec. 24.-The Colonial
Onice Is anxious to get as many Cana
dians as possible to join Baden-Powelfs
Ira nsyaai ,,oui ted police. If LOCO Cana-
tlians volunteer for this service it is the
intention OF the imperial Government to
offer ten saptafncies and fifteen l!euten-
ancies In force to qualified officers OF the
Canadian militia.
The pay for men Is FIVE shiliings per
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
SrATAAFA OFF HIS PERCH.

Mataafa. of tpola, does not seem to
realize that the German Government has
supreme contrGi Of the Government of
Up5la and s;al.i. and ths,t The United
States has that Of ,rutuila. He has written
a letter to the chsfs of Tutuila. inviting
them to attend a gathering OF the whole
of the Samoan Government at his place
on Mumen, in Upola, and 10 bring pres
ents which may be construed as tribu-
tai The Tutuila has strongly resented the
invita- ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25

day from the date of landing. in Cape
Town, with free transportation from
Canada 10 South Africa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
BACK TANES.

The United States authorities are collect
ing tile back taxes prior to the hosting
OF the flag at Apia. The money contribut-
ed by the Maliatoa and Mataafa is in Apia
and there is some dispute as to the matter
of paving it out
The German Government wishes to
handle the whole through their treasury
though there are many natives now un-
der American protection who are TO re-
ceive a considerable share of the money
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
Orders Chiefs on TutuiIa to Bring
Him Tribute.
INVITATION WHICH is RESENTED
The Natives Recommend the Abolition
Tribal Usages that are Very In-
convenient to the Pcoplc-The
AbarcHia Goes To New
Zealand For isepairs,
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence.l }

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence.)
TuTuILA, SAMOA Dec. Ex-Governor
Tiey has gone to New Zealand with the
-Abarenda to get supplies OF coal and TO
have the ship repaired Previously Gov
enor Tley made official visits to all the
districts He WAS accompanied by Judge
E. w. Guerr. secretary for native affairs.
District meetings were held at the leading
centerS
At these meetings all the native Off
cials. native chiefs and talking men were
present Highest tributes OF praise and
thanks were unanimously given by the
people to Governor Tiley and to the United
States Government for the protection now
afforded them.
NATIVE RECOMMENDATION.
At each district meeting the Samoans
passed resolutions recommending to the
lowing laws:
l. The raising o. revenues by taxing
Sanoans for native affairs.
2 The abolishment of the custom Of
presenting large numbers of fine mats
and property at marriages and deaths for
distribution among the friends attending
the marriage or a funeral rite.
s. The prohibition OF the custom of a
whole village or district taking a Malaga
Journey and billeting themselves on 9th
er towns and districts for an indefinite
period. Some trouble has been caused by
the differences and disputes between the
local missionary societies, one of which
is the Mormon 1t has become necessary
to enact law enabling settlement of
disputes, and q Sunday ordinance is now
in,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
WEATHER. FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
yir-iri;r-r.air and colder Tnesdays
Wednesday fair; fresh westerly winds.
North CaroIiua-Fsafr fresdssy. some
what colder in central portion: Weenes
day fair: fresh west to north WHO'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-25
RANCE OF THsRMoMETEf:

The following WAS the range of the
thermometer at The Times office ycstcr-
day: . A NJ, Ill; T.. NJ. GO: i. Nj. :,6:
7. NJ. "a: p. NJ, %; midnight, so.
Average. Ji 2-:as.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
THE SICK.

Mrs. Joe fowler, Jr., who has been Sc
riously threatened with pneumonia, is
much better.
Mr.. Park Morgan, who has had a long
and serious attack of typhoid fever, is
able now to enjoy an occasional stroll
over the house.
Mrs. 7. n. Jones, who has been con
fined to her room for almost three
months, is sitting up now, but is not
yet able TO be out
Mr.. E. H. Hatcher vino was confined
to his room with deep seated cold, is
able to be out again
Mr.. John Ray is victim of the grip.
Mr.. Frank Bennett is on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. w. A. Ruttle is quite ill at his
home on South Garden street.
Miss Jessie Mccain is on the sick list,
suffering from a sore arm.
Mrs. H Fouts is quite sick at her
home on South Main street
Eugenia, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c.. H. Sharp, is quite sick with
bronchitis.
Mrs. p j. Davies, recently removed
to our city from Waverly, is suffering
from a severe attack of the grip,
Hardin Figuers Voss, the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Voss, has been sick
with measles and pneumonia, but is now
! better.
Miss Mamie Kelly is suffering from a
severe attack of tonsilitis.
Miss Ethel Butts has been quite sick.
at her home on South High street, but
is improving.
The many friends of Mrs. A. P. Ne
Ferrin will be glad to learn that her
mother, Mrs. Williams, who has been
sick ever since she reached Columbia, is
now able to be up.
Mrs. Robt. Pillow is confined to hel
room with the prevailing very bad cold
These colds are not much better thar
the grip,
Mrs. Sarah Holman, who has beer
quite sick for the past week, we are glaC
to note is convalescing.
A very sore arm keeps Leslie Wrigh-
from school for the present.
Miss Sallie Friel is quite sick from
the fleets of vaccination.
Mr. Taylor Peters, who fell from {
railroad bridge some time since, is still
suffering from the effects.
Mr.. w. j. Guest has been on the sicl
list for several days, suffering with /
sore arm,
Mrs. Libbie Gartner is quite sick viii
pneumonia at her home Oh North NAH
street.
Mrs Geo Adams, of Nashville, is her
attending the bedside of her mother
Mrs. Gartner, who is quite sick.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
DEATHS n INVEST.
DIR. Henry l.. oliver.

DIR. Henry l.. Oliver departed this
life last Saturday afternoon at l2:3O
O'Clock at his home in the Groveland
neighborhood, after an illness of pneu
monia Deceased had passed his "three
score years and ten" having attained
the ripe Old age of seventy years.
The funeral services were conducted
at Pleasant Mount Cumberland Presby-
terrain hurch Sunday afternoon at |
O'Clock, large crowd gathering to pay
their last tribute to one whom they
knew so well and esteemed so highly.
Services were conducted by Rev. }. W..
Brown, and the remains were tenderly
placed to rest in the church-yard Of
Pleasant Mount, the following acting as
pali-bearers: Messrs. John W. Edmon-
son, W. Il. Gresham, b. 5. Thomas, n
b. hears, Il. w. Thomas, and Will
McGregor.
DIR. Oliver was one of the best known
citizens of the county, having done an
/ extensive practice here for number OF
years, and having been called to repre-
sent Maury at the last session OF the
State Legislature. In his immediate
neighborhood he was held in the highes
respect by everyone, and his advice OF
all questions of public or private inter
est was priced on all occasions. II,
leaves surviving him the following
children, who have the deepest sympa
thy of everyone -viz., Mrs. L ii. Park
Misses Edith and Virginia Oliver
Messrs. Dalton, Weldon, Carl, Herber
and Jake Oliver.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
Contractors and Builders.

The growth of Messrs. Mullenix &
Henton, the contractors and builders, is
a fair illustration of the growth of Co
lumbia in the past year What did
their business amount to two years ago?
What will it amount to this year?
Then it took half their time to find
work. Now they are just as busy as
bees, and have contracts ahead that will
keep them busy for several months
They struck Columbia, as firm, just at
the right time, and by their reasonable
charges, prompt attention and good
work, are giving general satisfaction.
When you have any building to be done
read their "ad' in the HERALD
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02

DR.. j. T. Akin breathed his last on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at his
home on the Mooresville pike, in the
9th year of his age. Deceased had
been in i'll health for some time, suffer
ing from a complication of diseases, and
his death was not unexpected.
DR.. Akin was well-known throughout
the county and had many friends who
will regret to hear of his death.
He was man of strong character, loyal
to his friends and steadfast in unfolding
what he believed to be right.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife
and three child en-Mrs. Met lure of
Nashville and Misses Minnie and Porter
Akin, and large family connection,
and many friends to sympathize with
them in their affection.
Rev. W. A. Provine conducted the
funeral services at the First Cumberland
Presby terian Church Monday afternoon
at O'Clock, and the burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
The following acted as pall-bearers
Messrs. w. B. Gordon, W. j. Moore, c.
G. Vaughan, T. L, Porter, A. N. Akin
Elijah Medley. Active Messrs. b. A
Satterfied, A. w. Warfield, Love Webb
Fred Latta, H. f. Alexander, T. E.
Gordon
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02

The hearts of many were made to
mourn last Saturday afternoon when the
announcement was made that the IN
satiate archer, Death, had aimed his
shaft Nth unerring accuracy and strick-
en- down one of Columbia's best known
and most popular young men.
Samuel Davies Frierson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lucius Frierson, entered into
peace Saturday afternoon at BIB O'Clock
at his home on North High street, aged
twenty-six years and five months. He
had been i'll for only few days with
pneumonia, and his death came as sad
shock to his many acquaintance. He
was young man of excellent and IRE
proachable character, and enjoyed the
highest esteem of everyone with whom
his life came in contact. In the pride
and glory of young manhood, when the
hopes and prospects for the future seem
ed so bright and promising, he was
called away. 1t seems so strange and
hard And no light can penetrate the
gloom of such an hour, save that of the
christian faith. The grief stricken par
ents have the tenderest sympathy of
everyone in their bereavement.
The funeral services were conducted
at ST. Peters Episcopal Church Monday
morning at II o'clock by Rev baker P
Lee, and larg1 concourse of Borrowing
| friends followed the remains to then
last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery
The pall-beal ers were as follows
Honorary Messrs. W p. Ridley, Geo
p. Frierson, Will Chaffin, CheairS
Mayes, G.. j. Akin, VIM. Evans. Active
-Messrs. Sam Harlan, W. b. Wooten
Frank Borum, Fred Gamble, W. j
fowler, Joe Lee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
What the BOer Has Done.

The Boer has not been without his
uses in the world scheme Of civilization.
Like the American backwoCdsman. he
has blazed the way for the march Of pro-
gress. His bold and restless spirit has
pointed out a path to the crowding ma
tions Of the old world. His have been
the privations, his the toll and his the
peril But his function is at an end;
civilization presses at his heels; the land
from which he drove out the kaiiir calls
for "a denser population. tie must sub
m TO ABSORB ton or perish For the
present lac refuses 10 be absorbed.
Forum.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
BARR & OAKES-
Professional Undertakev@
and Embalmers.

We carry everything our Line 80
business calls for, whether b5 he IA In
most expensive or more mOdsst In
It's cost.
Our stock is bought to accOmmn~-
date those in distress, aud our IgtOSA
are neither for the rich nor the poo7g,
hut to suit the occasion-foT tS9sqa
favored OF fortune, or for the humEass
home where cruel Death has maelss
his always unwelcome visit.
Our business motto is to DO as wss
would be done by" and to CoN zCE,-
ENTIoUsLY discharge ALI. s23ss n
trusts committed to our care
Whether night or day, telphonN
calls will be promptly attended tal-
Office, Citizens Telephone No. 1910.
A. BARR, Residence,
Bell Telephone 1913.
JOHN A. CAKES, Residence
| Citizens Telephone No. Bss
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
DR.. w. l.. Matthews.

DR.. w. L. Matthews died Monday night
about O'Clock at his home on the Pu-
lashi pike about six miles from town.
Deceased had been in i'll health for some
time and had attained a ripe old age.
He was practicing physician, and had
many aquaintances who will regret to
learn of his departure The funeral ser
vices were conducted Tuesday afternoon
at the residence by Rev. j. H. Peoples,
and the remains were brought to town
and inferred in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-02
Attention, Farmers!

This is the month you want to buy
the largest portions of your Field Seed
And don't forget that we are headquar-
tiers for everything in the fed seed line
See our Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass,
Orchard Grass, Red Top, Burt Oats,
ETC., before buying elsewhere, and We
are satisfied that when you see the grade
of our field seed we will sell you We
also have full and complete line of
groceries, which we sell cheap. All or
ders for field seed or groceries receive
prompt attention.
Pell Phone 3O7 Citizens Phone 107.
FriersOn X Embry.
Cakes Building, Cor. St & S. Main SITS.