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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
COAL BARON WOULDN'T TELL.
Asked Price Received for bis Coal--Judge Gray
and Father O'Donnell Agree
(By the Associated Press.)

Scranton Pa, Dec. 1.-THE represen-
tatives of the miners during tho course
of today's proceedings before the An
thracite Coal Strike Commission called
ono OF the independent operators to the
witness stand to tell the exact price he
received for his coal, and the mine owner
refused. The operator was J. l.. Craw
ford, president of the Peoples Coal
Company, which operates the Oxford
colliery, in Scranton. The request for
him to take the stand came as a sur
prise. The oxford colliery, during the
strike managed to get enough men to
operate the plant, and for one month,
according to Mr.. Crawford, his company
received $40 a ton for its coal. Objec-
ton was raised to the miners lawyers
trying to get him to tell what he re-
ceived from the Delaware. Lackawanna
and western Company for his product,
but witness said it was So per cent. of
the railroad selling price. Mr.. Craw-
ford said he got about $3.50 ton for his
coal. The miners announced that they
would close their case on Saturday and
thus gave notice to the other side to be
ready to proceed with their testimony
The companies attorneys announced that
they may have to ask for short recess
in order to properly prepare their case.
Judge Gray, for the commission in re-
ply, said he hoped there would be no
interruption in the proceedings Nearly
the entire day was taken up in hearing
witnesses who had some specific COM
plant to make, among other things the
price paid per mine car and the size OF
the cars.
Two witnesses, employed by the Della
ware, LackaWanna and Western Com
pany, testified that before the strike of
1900 the men, when they worked received
81 cents a car and that the strike was
ended by the company agreeing to give
the men an increase in wages of ten per
cent, 215 in cash, and the other 71a per
cent to be considered in the reduction
of the price of powder instead of receiv-
ing the increase they now get 3 cents
car less, or 81 cents. They did not know
why it was reduced.
Father O'Donnell, of Olyphant, who
testified that there was no lawlessness
where he was stationed, was asked by
Judge Gray:
DO you believe in boycotts?"
The witness replied that he believed
he had a right not to deal or associate
with a person who did something that
he did not like or was contrary to his
interests.
'I go along with you that far" said
the chairman. How much further would
YOU go? For instance, have you a right
to boycott me if l should deal or asso-
ciate with such a pCrson?"
''No, sir; neither would Z commit vio-
lence."
'That is right; We draw the line at
the same point"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
NEW WITNESS RISES
AGAINST WILCOX.
Identity of This WomanWrap-
ped in Mystery.
Will Swear She Saw Wilcox and Nell Together
Within Fifteen Minutes of the Supposed
Murder.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 11.-W H. -Cropsey,
the father of Nell Cropsey, for whose
murder James Wilcox shortly will be
tried second time, in Hertford, N. c.,
passed through Norfolk en- route to his
home in Elizabeth City, N. c., from a
visit to New York, where he had con-
suited his brother. Andrew J. Cropsey,
one of the lawyers for the prosecu-
tion.
Mr.. Cropsey declared that he had be-
come possessed of some additional evi-
dence against Wilcox, which would be in
troduced at the new trial. This evil
dence will be given by woman who will
swear that she saw Wilcox and Nell
Cropsey together within fifteen minutes
of the time at which the girls death
has been fixed.
Mr.. Cropsey refused to divglge the name
Of this new witness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Prominent Men Sue for a Dog.

Especial to the News and Observer
Greensboro. N. c., Dec. 11.-There was
a dog suit tried before Esquire Wolfe
today in which prominent men figured.
1t was an action of claim and delivery
brought in the name of Samuel Spencer,
president of the Southern Railway; ]. M.
Fisher. an English capitalist. and r. j..
Johnson. a Philadelphia multi-mllllon-
aire, joint owners of extensive game pre-
serves at Friendship and of the BIRD
dog The dog was sold to these parties
by young son of Mr.. Mcfarland, the
defendant, without his knowledge. and
getting loose had gone back home. When
the manager went to bring him back the
lady of the house refused to give him
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Sanitarium for Consr mptives.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, La, Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can Public Health Association today con-
Cured in a resolution recommended by
the executive committee in favor of a
national consumption sanatarium. The
resolution asking for the abolition of
quarantine was reported back by the
executive committee with recommenda-
ton that it was not eXpedient to adopt
it at this time. The recommendation
was approved.
The association refused to approve the
resolution asking the Federal govern
ment to employ sanitarians and persons
in the building of the Isthmian canal so
that the health of those engaged in the
work Of construction would be pre-
served.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Our Policy is Non-Interference.
(Ey the Associated Press.)

Washington. d. c., Dec 11-Minister
Bowen, at Caracas, in a cablegram to
the State Department, dated today, con-
firms the press reports that all the Ger
man and British prisoners have been re-
leased.
This was the only advice that came to
the State Department as to the situation
in Venezuela, but it was welcome for
.Ae officials felt that by releasing these
civilians President Castro had dimin-
ished greatly the most dangerous factor
in the problem. Had he insisted on re-
tanning them in JAIL the allies must have
dispatched a force to the capital of
Venezuela and war outright would have
ensued. AS it is, the officials here pre-
fer to regard the status as not one of
war providing the allies adhere to their
original program of a peaceful block
AIDE" perhaps followed by the temporary
seizure of Venezuelan custom houses.
Details of the sinking of Venezuela's
navy by the allied naval forces are await
ed with interest here and the officials
could not but express their regret and
surprise that it had been found necessary
to proceed to such extremes Nothing has=
yet occurred to induce the State Depart
ment to change the policy of non-inter-
ference which it has adopted The Presi-
dent is showing particular interest in
the situation and called Secretary Hay
from his regular Thursday diplomatic
reception to confer respecting Venezuela.
The chairman of the two Congressional
committees charged with the care of
foreign affairs also called at the State
Department during the forenoon to talk
over the Venezuelan developments.
Senator Cullom. chairman of the Com,
mittee on Foreign Relations, expressed
regret that England and Germany had
destroyed by breaking up or sinking the
vessels of the Venezuelan war fleet.
There have been no orders issued to
any of our naval vessels to 20 to Vene-
zuelan ports and it is not intended to is
sue such orders unless an emergency
should arise as the presence of foreign
men of war in such cases as this is ant
to cause useless friction There is, of
course. always danger that the attempt
of an American vessel to pass the peace
full blockade" may in the end call for
the appearance of American men of war
upon the scene.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Mexico Deplores Ven'zuela's Course.
(By the Associated Press.

Mexico City. Dec. 10.-El Imparcial,
organ of the Liberal party, and in many
cases speaking unofficially for the ad-
ministration, deplores the conduct of
Venezuela in not having made her credit
good with Germany and Great Britain
thus provoking armed Intervention. Ell
Impartial says it never can sufficiently
deplore that Spanish American countries
should give reasons for acts of hostility
on the part of powerful European ma
tions. The failure to comply with its
obligations by one of these Spanish
American peoples bring discredit on all
Latin America
These countries should not presume
on their weakness and the guarantees
of the Monroe Doctrine to avoid religi-
ously meeting their international obli-
cations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
(Ry the Associated Press.)

Paris Dec. IA lengthy official dis
patch has been received at the Foreign
Office here from Caracas saying that the
boats of the German warships in saizing
the vessels supposed to belong to Vene-
zuela also captured French merchant
steamer the Ossun. These advices reach
ed here so late today that the officials
were unable to say what steps would
be taken in the matter but it is believed
that unless the Germans PROMPTLY rectify
the mistake and release the Ossun, rem
resentations on the subject will be made
to Germany. This is also taken to iE-
dicate the delicate state of the situation
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
TWO GIRLS VANISH
FROM HOME,
Vain Search by County and
City Officers.
A Mystery That Battles the SIeuths Of Bun
combe---The Girls but Thirteen and
Fourteen Years Old,
Especial to News and Observer. ]

Asheyille, N. c., Dec. 1.-two pretty
young girls, Bonnie Jones, thirteen years
have disappeared from their homes and
every effort to trace their whereabouts
has been futile. The town and sur
rounding county has been thoroughly
searched by both city and county officers,
but no clue whatever to the missing girls
has been obtained.
Half dozen moonshiners, with their
still, were captured yesterday, and are in
Jail here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Lad strangled in Central Park.
By the Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 1.-THE body of the
lad found in Central Park late last night
was identified today as that of Recas
Nj. Kruch, the eleven-year- son of
a welI-to-do tailor. After an eXamina
tion of the body, the police expressed
the belief that the boy was murdered.
Nine wounds, evidently made by finger
nails, were found on the throat and there
were other evidences that he had been
strangled.
Mr.. Kruch said his son often sold pa
pers after school.
The body was found on the Fifth
avenue side of the Park in a bride
path near Eighty fifth street, fashion
able ncighborhood
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
7 hanks to Raleigh

A letter has been received by Mr. w.
A. Cooper, from Mrs. ]. B. Boone, wife
of the general manager of the Baptist
Orphanage at Thomasville, thanking the
citizens for the Thanksgiving box sent
them, which is as follows:
Dear Sir: The box from the citizens
of Raleigh gotten UP by you or through
your influence was received Saturday
afternoon. We find it a most excellent
box We thank you and the citizens for
your kind interest in our work. Will
you be so kind as to send me the value
of the box so it can be acknowledged in
Charity and Children next week. The
Watson boys were very proud of their
suits of clothes. Love to Nine, tell her
to come to see us.
Yours truly,
MRS. ]. 3. BOONE"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
A CoLoRED REPUBLICAN PARTY.
Alabama Negroes Meet to Form 0ne---S Booker
Washington not Present.
(By the Associated Press J

Selma, Ala, Dec. 11.-Negroes from
every portion of the State met here to-
day to form colored Republican party.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing the
action of President Roosevelt in not rec
ognizing the Lilly White" branch of the
party in Alabama. An address was IS
sued to the negroes of the State advls-
ing them to appeal to the Democrats
to allow them to register next week,
when the registration books of the State
will be open for the last time. Booker
r. Washington, who had been expected
to take part in the meeting, was not
present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Venezuelan Troops Arrive.
(By the Associated Pres.l

La Guaira, Venezuela, Dec 11.--GeneraI
Ferrera, the Minister, of War, has arrived
here with two thousand troops. Eight
hundred men, under President Castro's
brother, are expected here at ten O'Clock.
Only the British cruiser Indefatigable
is now here. She is at anchor in the
middle of the harbor. All the other war
ships have left La Guaira
Minister Haggard and Herr Won Pilgrim
Baltazzi, it was learned today, left here
last night. The former was on board the
Retribution, and the latter on the Vineta.
which sailed for Trinidad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Noeh Daily Paper@ amd @rou0g0n

up, ard the suit was brought for posses
sion, value being placed at $25. The case
was settled today to the satisfaction of
all parties concerned, and Spencer,
Fisher and Johnson will keep the dog
So ended the chapter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Wreck on the Alleghaney.
(Bv the Associated Press.l J


Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 1.-THE Buffalo
and Oil City Express. on the Allegheny
Valley road. was wrecked tonight near
Brilliant Station. Three trainmen are
reported fatally-hurt and twenty-five pas
sengers injured, more or less seriously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Wreck on the E. A. and s.
Especial to News and Observer

High Point. N. c., Dec. 11.-A wreck
occurred today of the local mail train
on the Randleman, Asheboro and Southern
Railroad, near Glenola. A broken rod on
the engine was the cause of the wreck.
Both sides of the engine were damaged.
Fireman Benjamin Ridge had his arm
broken other members of the crew es-
capped unhurt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Visitingthe Druggists

Mr. F. w. Hancock, of Oxford, tho
secretary of the State Board of Phar-
macist, was in the city yesterday. Since
the meeting of the board here, Mr.. Han
cock has visited many places in the State
in order to investigate, by direction os
the board, into the compliance with the
laws with regard to pharmacists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
An Effort to Capture Castro.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec 1.-THE Central News
says it is reported in the lobby of the
House of Commons this afternoon that
the allies have landed blue Jackets at
La Guaira for the purpose of effecting
Continued on Page Five)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
CASTRO'S FORCES ARE
NOW MASS|NG At
La GUA|RA.
London Hears That Fighting
is Proceeding in the
Streets.
EFFORT TO SEIZE CASTRO
Marines Said to Have Been Landed for This
Purpose ---3eported Friction Between
the Aes--This Government
Will Hold Aloof.
EFFORT TO SEIZE CASTRO
: FoRTIFYING PUERTO CABELLo.* +
BY the Associated Press.)

X London, Dec. ia dispatch to !.
:: the Daily Mail, from Willemstad, !.
X Island of Curacao. dated December \
i IL, says: !.
= THE Venezuelan authorities at ::
\ PeUrto Cabello are fortifying that !.
y town. They have seized and i'm X
= prisoned the British and German !.
y eonsuls there, as we'll as other \
x Britons and Germans, and have !.
= taken possession of their property. i
= The authorities also seized British !.
\ steamer, which discharged a cargo !.
= of coal at Puerto Cabello; this yes \
= sci was unable to escape, owing to \
i breakdown in her machinery The !.
= American consul at Puerto Cabello \
= attempted to intervene, but he was \
= disregarded. !.
Il y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Post-Omces Advanced.
INV the Associated Press

Washington, d. c., Dec. 1.-THE POST
office Department has advanced 1873 fourth
class postoffices to the Presidential class,
to take effect January /. They include
the following:
North Carolina-Albemarle, Mount
Olive and RoXboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12

Henderson. N. c.. Dec. 10.-The Hem
derson knitting mills were sold this
morning December 10th). Mr. d. Y.
Cooper bought them at $12 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Four Men are Killed.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Wilkebarre, Pa, Dec. 11-Four men
were killed in No. 2 slope of the King
ston Coal Company this evening.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
SUCCESSFUL REVOLUTION.
Santo Domingo Completely In the
Hands of the RevoIutionfsts--
Puerto Plain CapituIates.

Monte Christi, Santo Domingo, May
S.-Further confirmation has been re-
ceived here of the surrender of San
Domingo, capital of Santo Domingo,
Friday last, to the revolutionary
forces commanded by Vice-President
Vasquez. The provisional government
established there will retain power
until new elections have been held.
Peace is completely re-established
in the southern part of Santo Domin-
go. Advices from Puerto Plata, on
the north coast, announce that the
crew of the Dominican war vessel at
that port has sided with the insur-
gents and on Tuesday conveyed to
the governor, Gen. Deschamps, an or
der to surrender.
Puerto Plata has capitulated to
the revolutionists who, on Wednes-
day, took possession of the town and
the fort. Gen. Deschamps, the for
mer governor, embarked on board a
French steamer, bound for Hayti. All
is quiet at Puerto Plata.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
PUT ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Ned C. Copeland on Trial at Green
River, WyO.. For the Murder
OF a. G. Rodgers.

Green River, Wyo., May S.-Ned c..
Copeland was put on trial here for
the murder of A. C. Rodgers, trav-
cling man for Swift & Co., with head
quarters at ST. Joseph, Mo-, on a train
near this city, several months ago.
Copeland was at one time a teller of
the Nebraska national bank at Oma-
ha, and with his disappearance from
that city $4,000 on the banks money
was found missing. The bond com
pany was searching for Copeland at
the time of the shooting.
Copeland's attorneys will make a
plea of insanity.
At the time of the shooting Cope
land claimed Rodgers had bounded
him from San Francisco. and had u
strange influence over him that Cope
land could not shake off.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
FOR THE SERVICE IN CUBA.
The Senate Passes the Appropriation
For the Diplomatic and Com
sular Service i'm Cuba.

Washington, May 8.-When the SEN
ate convened Wednesday, Mr.. Cullom,
chairman of the foreign relations
committee, reported favorably bin
making appropriations for the aiplo-
matte and consular service of the
United States in the republic Of Cuba.
The salary of the minister is fixed
at $12 900.
Mr.. Spooner (Wis.) offered an
amendment appropriating not exceed
ing 81 900 a year for the rental of a
proper legation residence in Havana
1t was agreed to. AS amended, the
bill was passed.
Mr.. Hawley, chairman Of the COM
mittee on military affairs, reported
the army appropriation bill.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
TO RUSH FORWARD THE WORK.
work on fbe WORLDS Fair Plant
Given Fresh Impetus since
the Date is Settled.

St. Louis, May S.-President Francis
of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Co. has given the word to elaborate
the plans for the international expo
sition of 1904 1t is the first dlreco
effect of postponement on the Local
preparations.
director of Works Taylor has IS
sued instructions to the commission
of architects to adorn the exposition
palaces with more lofty ana peauti-
ful carvings.
A daily morning cabinet Meeting, >
as it is officially styled, was inau-
gurated Tuesday in the Office OF Pres
ident Francis.
The members are Isaac S. Taylor,
director of works; E. j. V. Skill, di-
rector of exhibits, and Norris Ii.
Gregg. director of concessions and
admissions. With the appointment of
a director of exploitation, the cabinet
will have been completed This APP
pointment is expected to be made
very soon.
A new system of conferences of
department chiefs will begin this
week in the office of Director of Ex-
hibits Skiff. These weekly confer
ences have been designated as the
Council of Chiefs" The chief each
of the Is exhibit departments is en-
titled to membership in the council.
All of the chiefs, except those of phys
ical culture and anthropology, have
been appointed.
Howard j. Rogers was elected sec
retary of the council. This is the
real beginning Of the system to re-
lieve most of the standing committees
of the exposition directory of the de-
tail work.
Isaac S. Taylor, director of works,
holds a similar conference of the
chiefs in his division, at irregular in
ftervals, at his office. This conference
lis called the Council of Construc-
ton"
Chairman Thompson of the grounds
and buildings committee and the di-
rector of works have informed Pres
ident Francis that the forces of the
construction division will have to be
materially increased at once to com
bat the work now confronting them.
1t is not believed that it will be nee
essary to begin night work for some
time, owing to the extension OF time
at the disposal of the company.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
Whooping Cough.

A woman who has had experience with
this disease, tells how to prevent any
dangerous consequences from it. She
says: Our three children took whoop-
ing cough last summer, our baby boy
being only three months old, and owing
to our giving them Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, they lost none of their
plumpness and came out in much better
health than other children whose parents
did not use this remedy. Our Oldest
little girl would call Justify for cough
syrup between whoops. Jessie Pinkley
Hall, Springville, Ala This Rem edy
is for sale by r. G. Grizzard.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
REVOLT IN CHILLI PROVINCE
Ten Thousand Armed Rebels, WITH
Several Cannon, Said 10 Be
Participating.

Pekin, May 8.-Bishop Favier, the
French vicar apostolic in China, has
received information to the effect
that 10000 armed rebels, with several
cannon, are particating in the revolt
at Cheng-Ting-Fu, Chilli province. 1t
is considered doubtful if Yuan-Shi-
Kai, the governor of Chilli, has sent
sufficient force to cope with tire
rebellion. The bulk of the govern
ment forces with ten Calling guns
were due to arrive at the scene of the
disturbances Wednesday. The lead
er of the uprising is military man
DARN, who killed his family before
raising the flag of revolt, so as to pre-
vent their punishment in the event
of his failure.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-08
Masses Said For the Repose of the
Soul of Archbishop Corrigan at
St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The PRELATE'S BODY LYING IN STATE
thousands of People Gather AT the
CatheGrai to Pay q Last Tribute
OF Respect to the Dead Metropolis
tan-The Body Attired in Full
CanOnicaIs.

New York, May s.-Masses for the
repose OF the soul of Archbishop Cor
rlgan were said at st. Patrick's Ca
thedral, and were largely attended.
The six o'clock masses were celebrat-
eel by Rev. Fr. Lavelle, rector of the
cathedral, and Rev. FIR. Daily; at sew
en- O'Clock, Rev. Geo. w. Corrigan, a
brother of the dead archbishop, and
bishop McQuaid, of colchester, Off
clated, and at eight o'clock Rt. Rev.
lgnatius Sanchez De Oca, bishop of
San Luis Potosi, and Rev. FIR. Nc
Aleer, of the cathedral clergy, were
the celebrants.
Later in the morning the body of
the archbishop was carried into the
cathedral and placed at the end of
the center aisle, and just in front of
the altar. The head was placed to-
ward the altar, and was elevated so
that the mourners could see the face
OF the dead prelate when halfway
down the center aisle.
AT the time there We're thousands
OF persons grouped about the ca
fhedral awaiting the hour when the
doors would be opened, SO they might
have an opportunity to pay a last
tribute of respect to the archbishop.
The body was attired in the funeral
robes. These consisted of a purple
silk cassock, purple silk sash, lace
rochet, linen anice, lace alb, cincture,
stole, maniple, purple silk tunic, pur-
pie silk dalmatic, purple silk chasuble,
purple sandals and stockings, and
white damask mitre. There also was
the pectoral cross, the pallium, the
crozier in the left hand, and the
episcopal amethyst ring on the right
hand.
The musical programme for the
requiem mass contains selections
from Mozart, Verdi and Ambrose
Thomas.