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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08

Washington March The new
Spanish treaties must wait upon the
accession 10 the throne of the youLs
Spanish king before they can be rati-
fed, owing To internal political condi-
tiOns in Spain and the reluctance Of
the existing government to assume am
measure of responsibility pending the
expiration of the regency and the cor
OnaJiOn of the king. This event viii
occur in May, and as it $ expected that
"a new cabinet, and a stronger one. win
be installed, it is hoped that the delay
I'm the treaty negotiations viii be very
brief
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08

Richmond Va. March Captain
Charles p Bigger. one of the civil war
captains of the Richmond light infantry
blues and commandant of the Lee Camp
Soldiers home. committed suicide today
lie had been in bad health for some
NINTH
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
Raw or Tnfamed Lungs

Yield rapidly to the wonderful cura-
tive 9od healing qualities Of Foley's
Honey aud Tar. It prevents pneu-
mOnia ald consumption from a hard
cold settled or the lungs. Johnson
Pratt Drug Company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
Porto Rice Asks Bounty.

Washington. March 7-Spesker Hender-
son today presented to the house a re-
quest of the house of delegates OF Porto
Rico setting forth the depressed condi-
ton Of the coffee industry and asking
that "A bounty of cents a pound be paid
ont of the United States treasury for
coffee raised in Porto Rico and exported.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
Postmistress at Tombstone.

Washington, March THE senate
has confirmed the nomination of Laura
G. Cradle to be postmaster at Tomb
stone. Ariz.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
Rnildine For Laramie.

Washington. March THE senate
committee on public buildings and
grounds today authorized favorable
Teportsvcn the new public buildings at
Colofado Springs. Colo, $4,000 and
L.ara ME. WyO., 100000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
Couldn't help getting

Couldn't help getting a cold never
cures It: but carrying home a bottle
of BALLARD'S HOREHOUND. SYR-
Up and using ii as directed, win cure
the worst kind Of cough or cold. Price
50 cents. Z. c. VI. I. Drug Department.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-08
10 cuRE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

1avative Bromo~ Quinine removes the
Cease. Z. W Groves signature on
evsrV box Price . cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Burned to Death in Her Home
ESPECIAL to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington. N. c.. Dec. 27.-The worst
tragedy in Wilmington this Christmas
was the burning of Henrietta Price,
Croatan, at 2:35 o'clock a. m, at her
home. No. sos South Third street.
The fire department responded to an
alarm from box AZ, but before they
could arrive on the scene the building,
which was a one story, two room frame
house. was almost consumed. Very soon
the firemen discovered that the woman
was burned.
The fire is believed to have started
from a fireplace. Just how it originated
is not known. The house was valued at
$500. The house next door, owned by
Robert Brady, was slightly damaged.
Dr.. c. ID. Bell. the coroner, viewed the
body, but an inquest was deemed un-
necessary. The woman's body was
found in the middle of the floor. The
skin was burned off and the flesh roasted
until the body was almost unrecognizable.
Dr. Bell found near the door a small
box containing $53~in silver and gold.
Some of it was badly defaced by the
heat. DR.. Bell spent the greater por-
ton of the amount preparing her for
burial and removal to Pembroke. N. C.
Her remains were sent to her nephew,
3. F. Ransom, at Pembroke, Robson
county
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
MISCARRIAGE or ORDERS.
Conflicting Stories as to the Responsibility for
the Accident
(By the Associated Press.f

Wy LuC <AoSOSlOlCO 1891
Detroit, Mich, Dec "A Free Press
special from Port Huron says there are
conflicting stories as to the direct re-
sponsibility for the terrible affair but it
is plain that it was through miscar-
rage of orders.
Both conductors had orders which it is
alleged clears them of blame, but the at
tempt to throw the blame on to Operator
Andrew Carson, of Watford, is not in &C
cordance with the facts as near as can be
learned by diligent sitting of the differ
ent stories.
1t is asserted that in the first instance
Train Dispatches James Kerr, of London,
sent an order to Watford for No. 5 to
pass the freight at Wanstead the scene
of the wreck, before the express reached
Watford. However, the operator at
Wyoming, the first station west of Wat
ford, reported to the dispatcher that the
freight was still there. The dispatcher
thereupon, according to Watford advices,
supposing the freight was being held at
wyoming, cancelled the meeting order at
Wanstead and when the express reached
Watford, Conductor McEliffe, according
to running rules in force, had clear
right of way to his next scheduled stop
Wyoming.
Unfortunately after No. had left
Watford it was discovered that the
freight had after all started for Wan
stead All possible efforts were made to
intercept No. 5, but the operator at
Kings Court Junction, an intervening
station, who should have been on duty,
could not be reached for some reason
and Wanstead was not a night Office.
There was no earthly means of stopping
the impending catastrophe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
AN ELEVATOR DROPS.
Cardinal Gibbons and Arch
bishop Ryan are Shaken
The Elevator is Partially Wrecked, But the
Cardinal and Others in The Cage
Escape Injury,
(By the Associated Press

Pitts5urg, Pa, Dec. H.-While Cardinal
Gibbons, Archbishop Ryan, of Philadel
phia, and other leading churchmen were
descending in an elevator at the Hotel
henley tonight to meet about 300 rep
resentative persons the cage suddenly
gave way and the occupants started down.
ward at a rapid pace. Fortunately the
drop was but twenty feet and none OF
those in the cage were injured Great
excitement prevailed, however, as the
crash Of the elevator when it struck the
ground floor was heard all over the build
ing and the guests all rushed to the ele-
vator shaft.
Cardinal Gibbons was one of the first
to leave the partly wrecked cage. He
promptly assured those present that he
was not injured as were all of those who
made the downward trip. The conclusion
resulted in the elevator breaking the
lighting pipes at the bottom of the shaft
and caused the reception for time to be
held while each guest held candle. The
operator stated that the power seemed to
have given out and this caused the sud
den drop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
THE QUEEN GIVES A DINNER.
To Widows ard Orphans Of Those Killed in
the South African War.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y the ASSOCIdteu IlCoo1
London. Dec. 27-Queen Alexandra's
dinner this afternoon to the widows and
children of those killed in the South At
rican war formed the most striking dem
onstration in London's observance of
Christmas. Long before the festivities
began crowds gathered in the streets ad-
jacent to the Alexandra Trust building,
which was gaily decorated without and
within Over six hundred widows and
eight hundred children partook of the
Queens Christmas fare. The bright
cheering of the children formed pleas
ant contrast to their mothers. In the
building there were military bands on
each floor, while Highland Pipers, Punch
and Judy shows, theatrical troupes, per-
formers from the music halls and tables
full of toys, cracker boxes from the
Queen lent vivid color to the celebration.
Sir Thomas Upton, who received the
guests in behalf of the Queen, was Kept
busy helping lift children up the steps to
relieve mothers who had brought families
larger than they could carry. After very
bany turkeys and plum buildings had
been consumed Sir Thomas read the fol-
lowing message from the Queen:
pray convey the expression OF my
best wishes to all my guests at the Alex
andra Trust. May they spend very
happy day and may God help and bless
them throughout the coming year
Sir Thomas call for cheers for the
Queen was answered with great shout
from the happy women and jubilant chill
dren. which the crowds outside took up
A telegram was sent to Queen Alexan-
dra expressing the loyal and loving
thanks of the children and their mothers
and wishing the King and Queen a hap
DIV New Year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Fight FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
Colorado Republicans Cry Fraud and File
Contests with Secretary Of State.
(By the Associated Press.)

Denver, Colo, Dec. 27-The Republican
fight for control of the Legislature was
formally opened today when contests
were filed with the Secretary OF State by
the fifteen Republican candidates for the
House from Arapahoe county, and the
four float districts. Contests were also
filed by the three defeated candidates
for the Senate.
The contest papers declare that there
was conspiracy to steal erection in
Arapahoe county. 1t us alleged that
10000 fraudulent names were placed on
the register lists, and that 5000 formerly
qualified persons on the lists 1000 were
impersonated and voted by others
The contestants demand that the entire
vote of ffty-five Democratic precincts in
Denver be thrown out. If these should be
thrown out the Democratic pluralities of
over 1000 would be converted into Re-
publican pluralites of 1000 to 5000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
SUIT AGAINST THE STATE.
The Michigan Central Asks for Six Million
Dollars for Damages.
(By the Associated Press J

Detroit, Mich, Dec, 27.-The Michigan
Central railroad this afternoon began
suit by summons in the Way Circuit
court against the State of Michigan for
ST, 000, 900 for damages resulting from the
revocation of the railroads special chart
er by the special session of the State
Legislature just at the close of Cover
nor Pingrees administration. The State
in revoking the charter, gave it's consent
to be sued. Under the charter the road
could charge three cents a mile passen-
ger fare ard paid a specific tax on gross
earnings in lieu of other taxes.
Under the general law it can charge
only two cents a mile fare and Is subject
to an ad valorem tax On it's property,
which is doubling it's annual taxes. With
Henry Russell counsel for the road are
associated in this case Attorneys John
G. Milburn. of Buffalo, and John G..
Johnson, of Philadelphia. The damages
of $6,000,000 are alleged to be for only
one year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
The Minnetonka in Distress
fBy the Associated Press.l

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 27-The
American steamer Minnetonka, from
Newport, England, with coal for Boston,
Mass, anchored off this port in distress
last night and was towed in today The
steamer will be surveyed. All on board
OF her are we'll.
The Minnetonka which left Newport
November "a, was struck by heavy sea
December IA, when about 100 miles from
Halifax, which smashed her life boats,
shifted her cargo, carried away her steer
ing gear and caused considerable damage
to her bridge. The Minnetonka was
sighted the next night by the British
steamer Coleman, which attempted to
take her in tow but the hawsers parted
and the Coleman was compelled to pro-
coed. The Minnetonka then rugged UP a
temporary steering gear and after steam
ing seventeen hundred miles arrived at
Bermuda.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
The Humberts En- Route to Paris.
fRv the Associated Presg.l

Madrid Dec. 27.-The members of the
Humbert family, who were arrested here
in connection with the great Paris safe
frauds We're taken from prison this
evening and conveyed to the railway
station for their journey to Paris under
a strong guard of French and Spanish
detectives.
The male and female prisoners We're
confined in separate carriages of a spe-
cial train, and no communication was
allowed between the various members of
the Humbert family. Mounted gendarmes
kept a Gordon around the train until it
steamed out of the station in order to
prevent any communication between the
prisoners and the spectators.
The train will be attached to the Paris
express on reaching .Hendaye, the French
frontier station, at noon tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
REJOICING AT FAYETTEVILLE.
The Electric Lights of the New City System
Turned On
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville, N. c., Dec. 27.-The fifty
twenty-five hundred candle-power lights
Of the new City Electric Light plant
were turned on Wednesday evening, brill
liantly lighting the city from one end to
the other. Whistles were blown, bells
rang, giant cannon crackers exploded,
sky rockets were sent up and burst
in showers of many colored balls OF
fire. Hundreds of young men and boys
drove around The brilliantly illuminated
city sending off works and singing
gay sonsg.
There is little to be wondered at in
the great demonstration, as Fayetteville
has practically been in darkness since
the discontinuance of the old electric
lights nine years ago.
An unfortunate accident occurred while
the fireworks display at the City Hail
was in progress. One Of the rockets eX-
ploded, burning fagot of which brushed
the cheek of little Miss Norris Alexander,
burning it badly and singing her halr
She was painfully but not seriously hurt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Mr.. J. r. Askew Dead.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Kinston, N c., Dec. 27.-Mr. James
Thaddeus Askew is dead at his home in
Vance township, seven miles north of
Kinston. Mr.. Askew had a stroke of
paralysis two years ago, and never en-
tirely recovered from it. For about six
weeks he had been confined to his bed,
and death was expected at any moment.
The deceased would have been seventy
one years old had he lived until next
April He was one of the prominent farm
ers of Lenor county, and was interested
in many of the farmers organizations.
He was member of the Christian church
and a Mason. A wife and two children,
Mrs. l.. L. PARROT and Mr.. W. E. Askew,
are left.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Knocked Down and Robbed
Especial to News and observer.)

especial TO news ana ODSerNer.)
Salisbury, N. c., Dec. 27.-Mr. ]. w.
Kesler g barber in w. d. Hartman's
shop, was waylaid and robbed near the
old freight depot one night this week
When on his way home Mr.. Kesler
stopped at store and made a small pui
chase giving a $40 note in payment for
his bill and receiving over 50 in change.
Mr. Kesler thinks that some one stand
ing by saw the transaction and followed
him. He walked down the main line OF
the Southern track to the freight depot
where, without any warning, he was
struck on the head with a rock. The blow
stunned him. When he regained con-
seriousness he saw a fleeing figure. Putting
his hand to his pocket he found that his
money was gone. Mr.. Kesler's head was
badly cut and a physician was called to
his home to dress the wound. His assail-
ant has not yet been found.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Gift to the Stats Zeitung.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York Dec PA committee of
newspaper men representing the guests
at the dinner given by the New York
Stats Zeitung to the American Press
on the occasion of the. visit of Prince
Henry of Prussia, today presented to the
management of that paper, handsome
souvenir album in commemoration of
that notable banquet. The presentation
was made by st. Clair McKelway on be-
half of the committee at luncheon at
the Hardware Club, and was accepted
by Herman Ridder of the Stats Zeitung.
In making the presentation Mr.. Nickel
way made a brief address, expressive of
appreciation Of the Stats lettings pub
lie services. Mr.. Ridder responded suita-
bly,, saying it was a fitting time to re-
ceive the album, for it contains a record
of an occasion when all the speakers
voiced sentiments of peace and good will.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30

Resolved, That the North Carolina AS
ISOLATION of Academies hereby expresses
its profound sorrow at learning OF the
serious Illness of Capt. G. b. benson and
tenders to him earnest hopes for his
restoration to health and assurances of
out deep appreciation of the valuable
services which he, during many years or
arduoous, Jealous, and useful labor, has
rendered to the work of academic edu-
{ alton in North Carolina.
Capt. c. f. Siler offered resolutions of
thanks to the retiring president and Sec
rotary for their faithful discharge of
duties, the association unanimously adopt
ing the same.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Roosevelt is Congratulated.
fRx the Associated Press

Paris, Dec. 27.-Baron 'Estournelles
DeConstant, the French deputy who was
che of the delegates Of France to the In
ternational Peace Conference and who is
a member of The Hague Arbitration Tri-
bunal, has written strong congratula-
tory letter to President Roosevelt on the
submission of the Venezuela Arbitration
to The Hague court. The letter ex-
presses the view widely prevailing in Off
cial and diplomatic circles here that the
American course not only adjusts the i'm
mediate issue but also saves The Hague
Tribunal from practical extinction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Reverend Leo. Haid to Assist.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 27.-Cardinal Glib
bons arrived from Baltimore today to
take part in the Golden Jubilee celebra-
ton of the Passionist fathers OF the
United States, which begins tomorrow
and will last several days. The cardlnar
was met at the Baltimore and Ohio sta
tion by a committee OF prominent
churchmen and escorted to the Passionist
Monastery, where he will remain during
his stay in Pittsburg.
Among the people who will assist IN
the celebration is Right Rev. Leo Had,
Order of Society of Benedictines and
Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30

VIM. Helwig, find that he came to MS
death in the explosion caused from the
careless handling of high proof gasoline
in the Turf Exchange Pool Room, ana
that the responsibility of the explosion
is upon the Watershed Pierce Oil Com
pany, the Arkansas Gas and Light Com
pany and Mayer and Edward and Burke,
of New York, proprietors of the poor
room, each being responsible through
their employees"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
The Marietta to Leave La Guaira.
CIV the Associated Press. J

Caracas, December Pin order to
avoid embarrassment through a wrong in
depreciation being placed on her presence
at La Guaira the United States bunboat
Marietta will leave tomorrow for Will
lemstad, Curacao. where she will remain,
subject to a call from Minister Bowen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Steel Company's Huge Contract.
(By the Associated Press)

(By the Associated Press)
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2i.-The Gazette
tomorrow will say:
The American Sheet Steel Company has
Just closed the most gigantic sales con-
tract of It's history. The material that will
be made in the next year under its terms
will swell the sheet company's gross
earnings by Sc, 400 900. The agreement for
this tremendous business was entered at
the Pittsburg offices of the American
Sheet Steel Company with representa-
tives of all the thirty-four constituent
concerns of the National Roofing and
Currugating Company. The roofing and
corrugating company agrees to take all
of it's requirements in sheets during the
year of 1903 from the sheet producing
constituents of the United States Steel
Corporation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
TROLLEY CAR SMASH
One Man Killed and Several
Injured in an Accident
at Atlanta.
(Bv the Assoclated Press.l

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 27.-One white man
was fatally injured tonight in the wreck
of a College Park Blue Line trolley car,
which left the track and crashed into a
brick building near West End. Seven
other white people were injured, but not
seriously Six colored passengers also
sustained slight injuries.
Cannon Forbes, of College Park, was the
most seriously hurt and is believed to
be dying. The other white people injured
are:
J. c. Davis, motorman.
j. j. Goodrum, College Park.
- Ware, Atlanta.
Edgar p. Cherry, Atlanta.
Virgil w. Roberts, East Point.
T. B. Ferris. Atlanta.
r. NJ. Wilheit, College Park.
D. E. Jones, Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Agreement to NaturaGze the Jews.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the ASSOCIATED Press.)
Bucharest, Roumania, Dec. 27.-At to-
days session of the Senate during dis
cussion of the question of the naturali-
cation of Jews, the Minister of Public
Instruction, M. Karat, referred to the
"calumnies against Roumania so widely
disseminated" in connection it'll the Jew
ish question. The minister declared it
was inexpedient to discriminate in the
treatment of foreigners and said the laws
must be applied with justiceand equality
to everybody. He concluded with re-
marking: SIT must be demonstrated that
Roumania is tolerant and no handle must
be given to her slanderers.
Naturalization of Jews was agreed to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Schooner Goes a shore.
(By the Associated Press

(By the associated Press)
Little Beach, n. j., Dec. 27.-The three
masted schooner Harry Prescott. from
Brunswick, Ga, for New York, with lum-
Der, went ashore or the shoals about two
miles off here today. The crew of the
life saving station rescued the crew. 1t
is thought the vessel can be fioated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
Mont. Pelee Splitting Fire.
lBx the Associated Press.l

st. Thomas, D. w. l., Dec. 27.-The ca
BILE ship Newington which arrived at ST.
Lucia, B. w. l., yesterday, reported haV-
ing passed Mont Pelee, Island of Mar
Unique, 1890 in the morning. The vol
cano was then in violent eruption. Dense
clouds of gray smoke and dust were pour
ing out of the crater and ascending to an
enormous height. Other advices say tnat
the cone was luminous during the ngnC
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
His Conscience Smote Him
lBx the Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec 27.-The Treasury De-
partment today received a letter post
marked Bealeton. Va, containing six two
cent stamps and sheet of paper on which
was written Money returned for mis-
used stamps by one who will never do it
again. The stamps We're credited to the
conscience fund.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30

Wilson, N. c., Dec 27.-The Mid-Year
Missionary meeting of the North Caro-
lima Conference (Methodist) will be held
here, January 2Sth and goth. 1t is ex-
pected that all the presiding elders. many
rastors and others engaged in mission
work will be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
The Dowager Beams On Miles.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pekin. Dec 27.-The Dowager Empress
and Lieutenant General Miles exchanged
fattering speeches at todays audience,
the Dowager assuring the general that
"the success of the American army was
assured under a commander so cele-
brated" The Emperor never spoke dur
ing the audience.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-30
General johnson LII.
(By the Associated Press.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 27-General Brad
ley T. Johnson. formerly of Baltimore,
now of Amelia county, Virginia, and at
one time representative in Congress from
the Richmond district, arrived here this
evening and entered one of the local nos
pitfalls for treatment. 1t is stated that
he is not seriously ill.