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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
SHAW LIKELY TO
ACCEPT PORTFOLIO
Christmas Greetings the Or
der in Cabinet.
QUESTION ABOUT WILSON
Sec. Root Receives Notice That Gov.
Taft Has Sailed From Manila.
EIGHTY SEVEN TURKEYS DISTRIBUTED
Every One in Any Way Connected With the
White House is Remembered by the
President. Program For the
-
QUESTION ABOUT WILSON
Sec. Root Receives Notice That Gov.
Taft Has Sailed From Manila.
EIGHTY SEVEN TURKEYS DISTRIBUTED.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 24-The Cabinet was
in session a little over an hour today.
Practically no business was transacted,
the whole time being Occupied in felicita-
tions of the season. The President did
not mention the fact that he had ten
dered the Treasury portfolio TO Governor
Shaw at the meeting, but privately talk
ed with Secretary Wilson about the mat
ter, the latter expressing the opinion
that Governor Shaw would accept. If
Governor Shaw accepts Secretary Gage
will suit the incoming secretary's con-
venience about relinuishing his port
folio to him. Whenever Governor Shaw
is ready to assume the duties of the po-
sition Secretary Gage will turn over the
administration of the Treasury to him.
Secretary Gage has not yet announced
what his plans for the future are If
Governor Shaw goes into the Cabinet,
the question has been raised as to Wheth-
er Secretary Wilson, who also comes
from Iowa, will remain. On this point a
Cabinet officer is quoted as saying that
the President is particularly deslrou;
that Secretary Wilson shall continue in
the Cabinet. His work in the Depart
ment of Agriculture is highly apprc-
ciated by the farmers of the country, and
the President does not desire to lose him.
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with the compliments OF the President.
Each turkey had on it card bearing the
season S compliments. The distribution
was the largest ever made at the White
House President Mckinley always gave
turkeys to the married employees, but
the list of recipients was never so large
as that of today The turkeys were dis
tributed by Henry Pinckney, the White
House steward.
Express wagons mail carriers and mes
sepgers bore numerous packages to the
White House today presents to the
Roosevelt family from friends. Many of
the packages were for the children who
will not be- allowed, however, to have
them until tomorrow.
The program at the White House to-
morrow will follow the custom of the
family in former years. There will be
no Christmas tree, as a tree never has
been a part of the celebration of Christ
mas in the Roosevelt family. The chill
dren, however, hang up their stockings
and they will arise early tomorrow morn
ing, and go to the library, there to re-
ceive gifts from their mother and father
In the afternoon the Roosevelt Juveniles
will go TO the home of their uncle and
aunt, Captain and Mrs. Cowles, TO see
a pretty Christmas tree and receive other
presents. The Christmas dinner will be
served at 7:30 and only the family will
be present On Thursday, if the weather
permits, it is probably that the Roose-
welt family including the President, viii
go down the Potomac River on cruise.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., is going on
hunting trip with DR.. Rixey and is very
anxious that his father should accom-
rany him. The President is inclined to
do so, if public business will permit.
Even if the President cannot go it is the
present intention of Mrs. Roosevelt and
some of the other children to accompany
Dr. Rixey and Theodore, Jr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
EXCITEMENT IN
VENEZUELA
(By the Associated .Press.)

Fort de France. Island of Martinique,
Dec. 24-(Via Haytien Cable)-The
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador left
here during the night. Her destination
is unknown.
The British steamer Ran High, said
to be loaded with arms and ammunition
intended for the adherents of Senior Ma
tos, has arrived here. from Antwerp,
which port she left November 9th. An
other alleged revolutionary vessel has
been signalled to the eastward of this
island.
There was fighting yesterday in Vene-
Zuela, where the revolutionary r1oVe-
ment is spreading. The engagement
took place at Villa de Cura, about fifty
miles from Caracas and it IS reported
that the revolutionary commnder, Gen.
eral Luciano Mendoza, was defeated by
the government troops.
Fighting has also occurred in the
State of Carabobo, but definite news on
the subject is difficult to obtain
A dispute has arisen between the Of
ficials of the German RAILROAD running
from Caracas to Valencia and the gov
ernment. All traffic is suspended be-
tween those points and the railroad sta
tions are occupied by troops.
Great excitement prevails everywhere
in Venezuela, particularly at Caracas.
The situation is very serious.
The German cruiser Fake is at Porto
Cabello and the Dutch cruiser Utrecht
is at La GuiIa.
Berlin, Dec. 24.-The announcement
that Germany had sent an ultimatum to
Venezuela has been conspicuously print
ed in the press here. Those newspapers
maintaining the closest relations with
the Government affirm that this news is
premature. Whit an ultimatum has not
yet been delivered to Venezuela, they
say, steps will soon be taken unless
Venezuela yields to what are deemed
here the reasonable demands of Germany
The leading ultra Montane organ, the
Cologne Volks Zeitung, in an extensive
article on Germany's attitude towards
the Monroe Doctrine, asserts that the
assurances of DR.. won Holleben, the
German Ambassador to the United States
with regard to the Venezuelan matter,
indicate Germany's recognition OF the
Monroe Doctrine in more absolute
manner than has heretofore been done.
This paper says Germany bows to the
Monroe doctrine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
sTANLEY's ABLE DELEGATION.
ses the Governor And Ask appointment Of Mr.
3. L Smith For Solicitor.

A representative delegation, composed
of five prominent citizens of Stanly'
county, were in the city yesterday to
see Governor Aycoek and to present to
him the claims Of Mr.. r. l.. Smith, one
of Stanly's leading attorneys and Demo-
cratic leaders, for the position of Solicit
tor of the Tenth District. In the dele
cation We're Representatives M f. Bla-
lock, ex-senator d. N. Benpett.4vpr. s.
B. Kluttz, Messrs. r. A. -CoWell, S. h
Hearne and II. +. Austin.
Stanly county has never wavered irA
it's support of the Democratic ticket 1T
is of the unterrified and always goesN
Democratic, and the able delegation herd
yesterday presented the claims of stan
ly and Mr.. Smith in strong manner
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AMERRY CHRISTMAS.
President Greets the Clerical Forces With q
III Yuletide Smile.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 24.-While the Cabi-
net was in session today President Roose-
welt was called into the reception room
to see Chief Justice Fuller. When the
Chief Justice left the President followed
him to the door and then stepped out into
the outer room and with pleasant smile
on his face wished those assembled there
a merry, Christmas. He then crossed over
to the room in which the clerical force
of the White House was assembled and
extended his greetings to the clerks. Il
wish you all merry Christmas" said
he, "a very merry Christmas and very
many of them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
A NEGRO KILLED
He Had Threatened to Break Into a White
Mans Room.

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, N. c., Dec. 24-Joe Dough-
ty, a negro workman of the Beaufort
County Lumber Company, at Black Jack,
was shot Sunday morning at O'Clock by
an unknown party. He was a large negro
and good workman, but under liquor
was unruly Doughty threatened to break
in a room where there was white man.
When the door opened the negro made no
threats. He was shot at O'Clock and
was reported dead at O'Clock Sunday
night.
A negro, Sam Walker, riding recklessly
on bicycle down Main street, ran into
Noah Walker, knocking him down, bruis-
ing him and breaking his watch. He was
tried before Mayor Studdert and was fined
five dollars and costs
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LONG DISCHARGES MACLAY.
lRy the Asgocated Press

Washington, Dec. 24.-Secretary Long
has discharged Edgar Stanton Maclay
from his position as skilled laborer in
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Mr. Maclay hav-
ing refused to resign when requested to
do so. Mr.. Maclay is author of naval
history and in its last volume sharply
criticised Admiral Schley and denounced
him as a caitiff, poltroon and coward.
i j. ]. !,
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No Change With Gen. Toon.

There was little change yesterday in
the condition of Gen. Toon, the Superin-
tendent of Public instruction. He is
very sick, but his physicians are hope
full.
Attorney General r. d. Gilmer con-
tinues to improve. Yesterday is the
first day in ten weeks that he has been
without fever. The change from the
hospital to the Marlborough has bene-
fitted him very much. He sat up in bed
yesterday for a few minutes and his
general condition is improving percep-
tibly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25

New York baseball club, made public to-
day letter answering the recent docu-
nent by 4. j. SPalding and addressed TO
the National League Clubs. Mr. Nicoll
says NJ Spalding's amounts to with
drawal from the office of president, sec
rotary treasurer of the National League
and indicates he has come to the conclu
sion that the leagues action when it
elected him was illegal. He says the
status of the league remains precisely as
before Mr.. Spalding's pretended election.
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Hurrah For Borden Again!
lBx the Associated Press. }

FAN River, Mass, Dec. 24.-Notices
were posted in the Iron Works Mills
here today by Mr.. G. d. Borden, OWNER,
announcing that the operatives would
receive as Christmas gift an amount
equivalent to an increase of ten per
cent in wages for six weeks.
This restores to them the amount lost
in wages since the cut down at the milsl
six weeks ago, when Mr.. Borden took
off the ten per cent advance in wages
which had been in effect for two weeks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
TRAGEDY In VIRGINIA.
David Cannady Says He Killed Els Faths
in.Iaw.
(By the Assocated Prese. }

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 24.-David Cannady
went to Rocky Mount, Franklin county
today and surrendered himself TO the au-
thorities, saying he had killed his father
in-law, Martin Akers, near Rocky Mount.
yesterday. According to Cannady's story
Akers, who boarded with Cannady, be-
came quarrelsome and abusive at the
dining table. Finally Akers seized chair
and made an attack on Cannady, where
uron the latter lodged and seizing a
stone, crushed Akers, skull, causing his
death
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SANTA CLAUS ROOSEVELT.
(By the Associated Press.)

Iby LHt AS5UEIdIGU- HTeSsD
New York. Dec 24.-Miss Sarah Pre-
vost, teacher at the small district school
at Cove Neck, l.. T., near Oyster Bay,
President Rooseveft's home. received a
generous check from the President to-
day. The check is to be used for the
purchase of Christmas presents for her
pupils. Mr.. Rbosevelt's children form
erly attended the Cove Neck school and
before he became Governor it was his
custom every wear to play Santa Claus
and present gifts to all the pupils in
person.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
LARGEST IN THE SOUTH.
Exhibit of Live Stock at the Charleston Ex-
position to Break Record
lBy the Assocated Press. J

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 24.-The exhibit
of live stock at the exposition here will
be the largest ever held in the South. 1t
will open On January 9th and will continue
until January goth. Already 1000 entries
have been made and in the competition
many of the most famous herds in the
United States will be represented. Tho
entries so far made come from seventeen
States. Money premiums amounting to
$15,000. which is now on deposit at the
Bank Of Charleston, will be paid to the
successful contestants. George F. Wes-
ton, of aVnderbilt's Biltmore stock farm;
is in charge of the live stock depart
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
BRoADHuRsT SUCCEEDS GRIMsLEY
Superintendent of 7homasville, Ca, Graded
School, to go to Greensboro.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Greensboro, N c., Dec. 24.--Prof E. B..
Broadhurst, superintendent of the
Thomasville, Ga, graded schools has
been elected superintendent of the
Greensboro schools, to succeed Prof G.
A. Grimsley. who becomes secretary of
the Security Life and Annuity Com
pany. Prof. Broadhurst is a native of
Goldsboro and graduate of the Univer-
sity. He was formerly principal of the
Lindsay Street school, this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
Outlaws Stronghold Razed
(By the Associated Press.0

Calcutta, Dec. PA British punitive
expedition has razed Nodiz Fort, in
South Baluchistan, which had long been
the stronghold of a fierce band of f-out~,
laws The latter held out until the fort
was demolished by guns. About dozen
men were buried in the ruins, five others
were killed, fourteen were wounded and
siXty-three captured. The British cas-
ualties were three men killed and eight
wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
From Mr. Cleveland.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press)
Princeton, N. j., Dec. 24.-Mrs. Grover
Cleveland made the following statement
today concerning the health of the form
er President:
The reports that have been publish
ed in regard to Mr.. Clevelands condi-
tion have apparently been construed as
indicating his entire recovery. This is
shown by a renewal of all sorts of APP
plications for all sorts of things which
can hardly be considered even by a man
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in robust health. Ell has already re-
ceived severe epistolary chastiseme
at the hands of those who are impa-
tiently waiting for answers to letters
which should never have been written
While Mr.. Cleveland's health is such as
to entirely relieve his friends from any
apprehensions, he is yet far from Well,
and has not been able to leave his room
for nearly five weeks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
TAFT COMING HOME.

Washington, Dee. 24.-Secretary Root
received thetfollowing cablegram today
from Acting Governor Wright:
Manila, December 24th.
TO Secretary of War, Washington,
d. C.
Taft sailed today. Steadily improving.
tSigned) WRIGHT"
Governor Taft is coming to the United
States On the transport Grant.
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THE MACEDONIAN TROUBLE.
Naturalized Aliens Appeal to Embassies to
Stop Crime.
(By the Associated Press. }

Constantinople, Dec. 24.-Assassinatio
and pillaging of villagers and outraging
of the inhabitants have SO increased re-
Gently in Macedonia that the resident for
eigners have appealed to the embassies
to put stop to such crimes. The for
eign ministers have made urgent repre-
sentations to the Porte of the danger OF
permitting the continuance of such acts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
Wayne County Report.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. 24-The annual
report of the Wayne County Board of
Commissioners shows the receipts of the
fiscal year to be $2O,9S0, and the dis
bursements $15,631.56.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
Captain CoJk Improving.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dee. 24.-Captain Francis
A. Cook, who is i'll at the United States
Naval Hospital here is improving slowly.
His physician states that it will be two
weeks before he will be able to be out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
Naval Reservation on Culebra.
(By the Associated Press.

- (By the AsSOclated Press.
Washington Dec. PA general order
issued by the Navy Department today
sets apart as a naval reservation certain
lands on Culebra Island heretofore Sc
lected by naval commission, as a naval
reserve. The island lies to the eastward
Of Porto Rico and came under the flag
as one of the dependencies of that is
land
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Gross Profits, $2,75O,000.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Cane Town Dec. 24-At the annual
meeting of the De Beers Mining Com
pany at Kimberley, the chairman an
nounced that the gross profits for the
year were 2,75O, 900 pounds sterling, the
production being 100000 pounds sterling.
The estimated lHo of the mines is IA
years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Many Made Happy by Generous Gifts bv the
President
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 24.-Eighty- y-seven
big turkeys were distributed to the White
House policemen, messengers, ushers Ser
wants, gardeners and stablemen today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
KITCHENER'S REPORT
The Weeks Result in South
Africa.
Lieutenant Colenbrander Captures Sixty Prison
ersie the Petersburg District, After
Surprising Boer Lager.
(By the Associated Press.

London, Dec. 24.-Lord Kitchener, in
dispatch dated johannesburg, Monday,
December 23rd, reports the weeks results
as being As Beers killed, rs wounded. $40
made prisoners and 35 surrendered
Pretoria, Dec. 24-Lieutenant Colen-
brander's force surprised Boer laager
III the Petersburg district December END
and captured sixty prisoners.
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National League Matters

(Ry the Associated Press.)
New York. Dec. 24-Delancey Nicoll, |
attorney for Andrew ]. Freedman, of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-25
THE WANDERER.

While on far =Off fields Judean
Night was falling long ago,
Two beIated travellers journeyed,
Worn and panied and slow.
Shelter none the Inn would render,
None the rich man, none the poor
AS they wandered lost, bewildered,
On from door to door.
Oh, the crime, il viIest woman
From our portal SO were turned!
What of them that, down the darkness
Virgin Mary spurned?
Oh, the shame that Christ the tender
Found with beasts a natal bed,--
Had not in,this world he lived for
Where to lay his head
Knocking, while we cry with passion,
Stands he every door to Wir1,=-
Homeless, through this world he died for:
Have we let him in?
HENRY JEROME STOCKARD.
Raleigh, N c. December 81 1901
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
iSdler-SchilIcn

Married, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, at six o'clock on Wednesday
morning, Nov. 20, by Rev. Father
Weyer, Mr.. Joseph j. Fielder and
Miss Clara Schiller.
Miss Nettie Schiller, sister of the
bride was maid of honor, and Mr..
John McGOvern was best man
At the conclusion of the marriage
service at the church, the bridal party
repaired to the home of the bride 5
mother, Mrs. N. Schiller. Only inn
mediate relatives and a few intimate
friends of the bride and groom were
present. The presents were many and
beautiful. An elegant wedding break
fast was served, after which the wor-
thy young couple took the morning
train for a tour to Cuicago and else
where. The groom being a modest
young man, tried to guard against
any unnecessary honors being paid
him; but on entering the car for the
journey to Chicago, found the floor
literally covered with rice, and the
car appropriately decorated.
The Democrat joins with many
friends in rendering congratulations
and we'll wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

Present enrolment in the various
departments of the schools: High
school 125; Preparatory Al; Seventh
grades At; Sixth grades 45; Interme-
diate grades (Fifth grades rs; Sec
ond Primary So: First Primary 103;
Kindergarten II.
1t is rumored that the football team
is to be rewarded in the near future
for its noble work. An oyster stew is
promised. Woe be unto the OYSTERS
Political economy must be very fas
cinatipg indeed. Why, otherwise,
should the class hold session until
1915.
For the last week the quiet prevail
ing in the nigh school at recess is
quite noticeable. "a word to the wise
is sufficient" says an old adage.
The high school has adopted a new
plan of having a study period from
to 8 a. M, and another during the
noon hour. The object is to give an
opportunity of improving time to
those who desire to do so. A number
Of the students are thus disposed.
"Gravity is a constant force" We
shall soon have practical demon
stration of this fact in the east side of
the high school room; i. e., Judging
from the appearance of the ceiling.
To visitors we would say, get your
life insured before you come to see US.
If there is anything in the manner
in which the classes return to the as
sembly room, the Freshman class is
| certainly setting a good example.
The Sophomores talk a good deal
about "spre ads" but wait; the Sen
iors and Juniors are capable of some
thing.
To the gentlemen who "cro5s lots, .
and thus gain admission to the foot
ball grounds without paying the
small admission fee of twenty cents,
we would say, we are sorry for the
man who does not consider that he
has at least twenty cents worth OF
| honor.
| Examinations next week.
Rev. w. F. Tomlinson, of the NJ. E.
Church was a welcome caller at the
high school last Monday morning
His appropriate remarks to the stu
dents will be long remembered, and
we hope 'put to the test"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

Mineral Point High School lost a
game of football to the Platteville
Normal eleven, at the fair grounds
in this city last Saturday. The score
stood to 0 in favor of Platteville at
the end of the first half. Mineral
Point, however took a decided brace
in the second half and started in with
a vim that carried the Normal team
off its feet. They carried the ball
down the field and over Platteville's
goal for a touchdown without once
cult goal by very narrow margin,
SO close that it was doubtful in the
eyes of many. This made the score 6
5. The high school team returned
Platteville's kickoff for about 10 yards
and the ball once more advanced to-
ward the Platteville goal. Time was
called with the ball 10 yards from
| the Normal goal line. Three minutes
| more of play would have given Min
eral Point another touchdown and
won the game. The work of Captain
Brewer, fullback, and Prideaux, right
half, was excellent. In the last hall
neither of them was downed without a
gain. Points inability or careless
ness in blocking punts was largely
responsible for Platteville's score ir
the first half. The game was an in
teresting one to watch, though char
acterized by much fumbling in the
first half. Straight football was
| played throughout, both teams depend,
ing for their gains on bucks at the
line, Mineral Point goes to Platte
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Making Him Whole.

cit takes the glorious old west to do
business" said the man with the alli-
gator grip as he boarded the train at
st. Paul. 1--WE of the east are not in
it a little bit"
Anything to relateY' queried one
Of the passengers as he woke up.
"Just few words. Travelled from
New York to Chicago with a staving-
looking girl. At Buffalo was gone on
her. At Detroit we were engaged. As
we reached Chicago she had set the
date. returned home, wrote her 800
love letters, and came out here to get
married"
"And what?
"She decided that she would marry
another. She estimated the value of
nv time at $500, the worth Of my let
+prs at $500, and my broken heart at
5000. and drew me a check for d thou
sand dollars, and here it is. Gave her
q receipt in full to date, kissed her
good-by, and there you are and here
am. There's but one way to do npsl-
ness. and the west knows all about it.
Yes. check for a thousand, and how
MANY of you gentlemen will smoke
Henry Clay at my expenseY