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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
SHOT HIS BRorHeR DEAD.
wirtz Wallace Killed by Gun That Wass
posed to be Unloaded.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Rutherfordton, N. c., Dec. 13.-Sad
news to the effect that Wirtz, the nine
teen-ye ar-old son of Mr.. A. d. X. Wal
lace, formerly chief clerk in the Secre-
tary of States office at Raleigh, was shot
in the right breast and instantly killed
by his fourteen-year- brother Alfred
in the room at their home three miles
from here at o'clock this morning.
Their older brother had just stepped out
of the room when the shot was fired.
Young Wallace came running out of the
room screaming he had killed his broth
er, that he did not know that the gun
was loaded He is crazed with grief over
the sad affair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
The Ultimatum of Great Britain.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PresS)
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 13.-The ulti-
matum presented by the British Minis
ter on Monday last, before embarking
at Guaira, says the British claims IN
clude all well-founded claims which nave
arisen in consequence of the last civil
war, and the previous ones, and the i'll
treatment and Imprisonment of British
subjects, and also include an arrange
ment for the foreign debt.
The ultimatum proceeds:
81 have asked the Venezuelan govern
ment to make a declaration that they
recognize in principle the business Of
these claims, that they will Immediately
make compensation in the navigation
cases and the cases above mentioned and
in those in which British subjects have
been unjustly imprisoned or ill-treated.
and that respecting ither claims they
will accept che decision of a mixed com
mission as to the amount and guaranty
which should be given for payment
have also expressed the hope that the
Venezuelan government will defer these
demands and not oblige his Majesty's
government to take steps to obtain
satisfaction"
man Minister says:
"In spite of the sincerity of the desire
which animates the imperial government
to maintain existing good relations with
Venezuela and, although far from desir-
ing not 20 respect the sovereignty of
the Republic, or to intermeddle in its
interior institutions, it can only see in
the proceedings employed by the Vene-
zuelan government an intention to deny
to the German claims the settlement due
them in conformity with international
law. 1t, therefore. believes itself obliged
to contribute in definite manner to
their immediate satisfaction.
After mentioning the German demands
in detail the ultimatum proceeds:
''Ry order of the Imperial government
/ have to ask the Venezulan govern
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
(Savannah News.)

There is a persistent rumor abroad
to the effect that Mr.. Thomas E. Watson
will re-enter politics, as Democrat.
It is said that he is opposed to Bryan
ism" and will in all probability take the
stump for the Democratic ticket two
years hence. Mr.. Watson's return to the
Democratic fold would be warmly well
coined. There is a place for him in the
party, and he ought to take it. 1t may
be safely said that he is one OF the
States foremost orator and thinkers, and
as an advocate at the bar of Justice he
ranks second to no man. He IS warm
hearted, sympathetic, eloquent. In justice
to himself and his admirers he should
not remain in the retirement that he has
chosen for several years. There is room
for and the need of such men as Mr..
Watson in the Democratic party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
BE WANTED TO SEE D XIE.
Runaway Son Of Wealthy Bank Cashier Of
Philadelphia in Greensboro
Especial to News and observerD

Especial to News and ObserYeT.J
Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 13.-Young Ben
iamin Chatham, a twelve-year- Phil
adelphia sport, is in the care of Green's
boro's chief of polite this morning, await
ing orders from his father. wealthy
bank cashier of Philadelphia. Yesterday
attention of the police was attracted to
the unusual movements of bright, up
to date, tastefully dressed boy, who was
spending money freely especially for eX-
pensive carriage turnouts. Later in the
day two little negroes were up before
the mayor accused Of stealing oranges.
This boy was a witness. The youth stated
frankly that out of a spirit of kindness
he had given the little black" ten cents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
HATS DRAW BULLETS
ToIdto Remove Them Negroes
Pull Guns.
A Fusi!ade Follows in an Asheville Restaurant
suicide Of Andrew Bruce--- Confes-
SIGN Of Creaseman.
(By the Associated Press.)

Asheville. N. c.. Dec. ia shooting
affray, followed by number of arrests,
occurred today in the centre of the bust
ness section of Asheville. Two negroes
walked into white restaurant and were
at once ordered to remove their hats.
One of ehnegroes reached for his gun,
whereupon the proprietor and two white
patrons began shooting One of the ne
groes was shot four times, not, however,
fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Will Take Long Steps.
IN. C. Baptist.)

Senator Simmons has published an in
terview, in which he favors restriction
of the liquor traffic in this State. He
advocates substantially the same law as
the News and Observer advocates. And
the Legislature will act at its coming
session and will take long steps toward
ridding the State of it's greatest curse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Funeral of Mrs. Emily Brown.

Mrs. Emily A. Brown died in her 69th
year at the home of Rev. j. H Hutchin-
son, in Cedar Fork township. yesterday
morning about o'clock.
Mrs. Brown was the widow of the late
Mr. VIM. Brown and was preceded to
the grave only two weeks by her son.
Mr.. Henry Mitchell
The funeral will take place this afte@
noon at one o'clock at the residence. The
interment will be in the family burial
ground.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Fell in Fire and Burned to Death,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington, N. c., Dec. 13.-News
reached this city of horrible death in
this county today. negro child was left
in room by an open fire, and while its
parents were out of the room it fell in
the fire and war burned to death
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Masonic Notice

A regular communication of Hiram
Lodge No. 40. A. F. and A. NJ. will be
held at Masonic Hall, Monday evening,
December 18TH. 1902. at 7:30 o'clock
sharp. full meeting of the membership
is desired. as it is the time for the an
nual election of officers for the ensuing
Masonic year. Members of sister lodges
and visiting brethren in the city are cor
daily invited to be present.
T. B. WOMACK, w. NJ.
F.. B. THOMAS, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14

Fayetteville, N. c., Dec. ia we'll
known collegian and politician here an
nounces that he will openly oppose the
entrance of fraternities at the Agricul-
tufal and Mechanical College as undemo-
cratic, unmilitary and prejudicial to good
interest of institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Mrs. q. s. Grant Reported Dying.
(Ry the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Ulysses 5.
Grant. widow of the former President. is
reported to be dying tonight at her resi-
dence in this city. Her physician says
she cannot survive the night. She has
been in i'll health for long time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14

Alabama's Insurance Commissioner Nc
David, has officially announced that he
will oppose the pooling of the stock of
the Prudential Insurance Company and
the Fidelity Trust Company of Newark,
in community of interest, so far as it
relates to Alabama.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14

James Harvey Mathes, a prominent
Southern author and newspaper man, is
dead at Riverside, California.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-14
Tom Watson in Politics.

B. THOMAS. Secretary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

Dear D'"ncr,l Stnta Claus
] Am ne1u , * years old And
Large enof to take care of \
Big Doll. Vivian wants A tin
stove. for the Baby You May
Bring A Box of Clean Dirt re
Play IN SO He wont get His
Dress SO Dirty You may Sit
my Doll on The floor And fiji
my Stockin. full of of CANDY.
Helen Pike
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe City. Dear Old Santa

Monroe City. Dear Old Santa
l thought | would write to
you again to let you know what
l want for Xmas | want a story
book and lots Of candy and
nuts. and don't forget my little
Brother you might bring him a
high char so he can set in it
to eat Xmas Turkey, as he will
be four months ola at MAS.
hoping to see you at Xmas, I
remain your little trieud
Virgle May Thomas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
CIapprr Mo
Saturday the %

S0lurday The %
Dear old Santa
I'm nine years old | want a
sleepin doll My Sister & years
old can not right. She wants
sleeping doll
My little sister . wants a Set
of little dishes
Halle Hike
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Couldn't Give Herself Away.

Charley Edsymau - Wei 4,
Sammy, your sister has given
herself O me for Il Christmas
present. What do you think of
that?
Slmmy-HuD! That's what
she done tor Mr.. Brown last
Christmas, aud he gave her
back to herself before Easter
\. y. Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe City
Mo.

Dear santa.
[ am little girl six years cd
go to school. ] was on the
roll Of honor | want Il doll and
a gocart and a ring, and a story
book. and sed of furs, and a
set of dishes, and d lock box for
MY pencil and plenty of candy.
Lula Werner.
Your little friend
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Chesaw Wash

ShSSd w a II
Nov 25th 1902
Forest View Farm.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am a little boy six
years old l will tell you where
| live this year it is near
Chesaw.
| wish you would bring me an
air gun, a sled d knife an I
whistle also some candy and
peanuts, l have not seen you
since we left Mo you must come
TO Chesaw when they get a
church, there are lots of little
boys and girls there
l will close for this time
Good bye with I Merry Christ
mas to you.
Bernard BOarman,
Chesaw.
Wash,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe City Mo
Nov 10, 100!

Dear old sanity Clause
am a little boy Z years old and
1 want Il story book and some
candy and ali kinds Of nuts
and some crayons and little
sled we'll this is all l want for
Christmas
80 bring me some of
these things
Willie Mounts
Dec / 1902
Dear mr. Santa
[ am good all the time only
when l forget but sometimes l
forget all the time. So l will
only ask you for a french harp
candy And nuts
Louis Pike 8 years old
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

nov %. 1902
Dear old Santa Claus.
am a little grrInine years old.
l 20 to school at the Irwin
school. l like nv teacher
want you to bring me copy
book Pen and ink.
l have little brother his ramA
is Ernest and wish you would
think OF him and bring him
something. | am
Yours Very Truly
Iva Nav Deckerd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe city Mo
Nov. 10 1902

Dear Santa Clause.
l am a little girl seven years
old, well I will tell you what
| want for EXmas. / want
story book aud an orange and a
large doll and some candy and
all kinds Of nuts we'll this is all
l want for schristmas we'll l
will close for this time good by
santa.
Your lovil-& little friend
Opha Doc
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe City Il. f D. No :

-I Otl " W. y ~ u. ANO -
NOveber the 30 1902
Dear Santa closet
| will write a few lines for You
to supply my wants if you pleas
| will hightley Il preached
very much if YOU will bring me
a Big doll candy and nuts and
oranges anddont forgetpapaand
mama for they would like some.
thing to am little girl 8
years old i will not ask lOr
noting more this time don't for
get the route for the rodeS are
bad THAR are plenty of corn i
will remember you santa good
By
Mary mildred Mnd0
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Monroe City NJ
Nov 23rd 1902

Dear Santa Clause
| am a girl eleven years of age
l live where [ did last year [
thought | would write and tell
what | want for christmas |
want a large dol 4 ring spec ch
book candy nuts and Il game.
Ermin Miles
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
CIapper, mo

Nov 1902 80
dear Santa Cluse.
| thought | would write you a
few lines | want hacking.
tosh and some candy and pea
nuts. l am boy of eleven
years old
Yours truly
Raymond
Pike
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
closet
RLtll NIudl
f Imwood Place.
Dec /. 1902

Dear santa
[ will wllte YOU a short letter
to let YOU know what [ want
for Christmas. | want Il wash
board and tub. And lots of
candy and peanuts
for Blanche Pike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Palmyra Mo.
Dear SANTA Clans

Dear Santa Claus
| will write and tell you what
| want for Xmas | want little
stove some pans land tea ket.
tie coffee pot and a skillet and
! would like to have some ba-
nanas if you have some to
spare and don't forget TO take
something to my little cousins
Kirtly and Leta
Well this is all Dear Santa
Clause. Good by little Friend
Rosa Mae
Snit In
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Cha 2per Mo

CIa2per Mo
Move the 90
Dear old Santa
want Il little wagon and "a
box will SAINT in it
Paul Pike
Clapper Mo.
Nov. 29th.
Dear old Santa Claus.
| thought | would write you a
few lines. l am nine years old.
l was nine in April the tenth |
want top. and hobby horse
ard a little tin. Well that
will be all i'll as for this
have so many brother and Sis
tiers | will leave some for the
rest good bye old Santa your
little friend V B Pike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
Perry Mo.

Mus kugee. |. r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
AGAINST COCHRAN.
Supreme Court Atfirms Decision Dls'
 missing Habeas Corpus.

Albany, N. r., June l2~zThe appeal or Charles E. Cochran of New York city from an order of the appellate division, affirming an order by Justice Herrick dismissing a writ of habeas corpus pro- cured by Cochran to secure his release from custody while awaiting extradition to Tennessee, where he Is wanted for alleged grand larceny, was argued by the court of appeals today.
 Cochran was arrested at the request of the Tennessee authorities op March B, 1t being alleged that he procured large sum of money in that state by uttering fraudulent notes Cochran opposed ex- tradition, claiming that he was not the man wanted and that he could not have a fair trial in Tennessee, but Governor Odell ordered that the extradition papers be honcred. Before this could be done a writ of habeas corpus directing Coch- rams release was obtained, but this was ordered dismissed by the appellate divi- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
After Two Hours Conference
 They Decide to Fight
WILL VOTE FOR NOTHING
 BUT BILL PASSED IN HOUSE
Other Side Muet Now Either Drop the subjeot or Accept the Rebate Pian-No Date Set for
 Caucus.

Washington, June 12.-The Republicans who are friendly to the sugar faction and who oppose the proposed legislation for a reduction of the tariff on Cuban pro- ducts held a conference of almost two hours duration today and decided to con- tinue their opposition to the reciprocity proposition. They will do this by an- nouncing to the advocates of the tariff reduction that they will cast their votes for the reciprocity bill as 1t passed the house of representatives, including the Morris amendment for the abolition of the differential duty on refined sugar, and that they will resist all amendments that may be offered to it.
 They will propose two alternatives. One of these is to drop the subject and make no further attempt to secure reciprocity legislation. The other is to accept the rebate plan. The committee of concilia- ion appointed to confer with the senators of the Cuban committee at the outset, re- ported that fhey had failed to secure con sessions from the opposition. The effect of the Thurber testimony was thorough ly considered. A count of those present and those absent and known to be in sympathy with the movement lead to the conclusion that there are at least nine teen Republican senators who can be de- pended on to stand together in any course agreed on. Counting the full Democratic vote as favorable to the house bill. the beet sugar advocates concluded that proposition to pass that measure un- amended would be the strongest that could be put forward.
 The combination of the two forces would give total of fifty-two votes. or seven more than a majority. - .=.-+ ..-=
 Suggestion was made that rather than see the House bill go to a vote under such conditions the friends of Cuban reel procity either would accept a rebate plan or permit the session to come to Q close without making further attempt to secure action.
 The committee in making its report on past efforts to secure harmonious action by Republican Senator's dwelt at some length on the bill proposed by the reel procity advocates. pointing out with special emphasis the amendment abolish- ing the House provision requiring Cuba 8 acceptance of American immigration. labor end exclusion laws. This action, it was declared, would have at least the partial effect of bringing American workingmen into competition with cheap foreign labor, and was spoken of as be- ing most objectionable. They therefor e decided that this arrangement also should be resisted, as should all others in case the bill should come to a vote in the Senate.
 No date has been decided on for the Republican caucus of Senators, which it was announced yesterday would be held Friday or Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
FEUD IN NEW ORLEANS.
Two SiciIians Killed and Two Others
 Wounded as a Result.

New Orleans, La., June 12.-A kill ling which occurred last night in Poy- dras street, in which two Sicilians lost their lives and two others were wounded. was the result of feud between two fac tions of the race. In this case Salvatore Luciana and Vincenzo Vetura, alias A. Cusimano. are dead. The former was shot and stabbed Tn nine places. Joseph Grace chi is in the hospital and Joseph Calamia is in prison. Both are charged with the murder. Graecchi was shot in the groin and may die. Both deny having done any shooting
 Antonio Luciana, after the killing of his brother and his cousin last night, was arrested by the police and held as a ma terial witness. This morning he was placed under a s250 bond for appearance and left the court ostensibly to attend the funeral of his brother, Salvatore. Socn after reaching bIs home Luciana saw Marceilo Terri, who he said had taken part in the killing of his brother last night, standing on the sidewalk He caught up a lcaded shotgun. ran from the house, and when within a short dis tance of Terri. fired both barrels into Ferris body. killing him instantly Lu- ciana was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
WAS LEGITIMATE
 SAYS MR. THURBER
MONEY USED BY GEN. WOOD BE- LONGED TO CUBA AND IT WAS SPENT IN THE INTEREST OF THE ISLAND.

New York June 12.-The Herald will quote Francis B. Thurber as saying in reply to criticisms brought out by his testimony before the Senate committee in regard to the use of funds furnished by the military government of Cuba in aid of reciprocity:
 Ut was Cuban money and not thc- of the United States. The beet sugar pee pie are attempting to make political cap ital out of what was, in my opinion legitimate and proper use of Cuban money. Everything was done openly, and no fact was hidden, When called to Washington to testify before the com mittee l told them the plain truth. The committee of Cuban business men recom- mended the expenditure out of money paid by Cuba's import tax. General Wood acted within his authority In disposing of these funds or a portion of them in the best interest of the island.
 MT. Havemeyer's contribution came about in this way. was asked last win ter if our organization was not working in the interest of the sugar trust. re- piled that 1t was not but the question set me to thinking that perhaps we were working on similar lines I then went to MT. Hnvemeyer and asked for contribution. He gave me $250O. This. with the small amount of Cuban import taxes, has carried on the work of dis tributing literature giving the people of the United States information about Cuba's condition and requirements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
KIDNAPPING GAME
 WIPED IN BUD
BAND OF MEN IN BUTTE, MONT HAD PLANNED TO STEAL GILL pREN OF SENATOR cLAkE AND OTHERS.

St. Paul, Minn., June 12.-A special to the Pioneer-Press from Butte, Mont'' says;
 .The police today unearther startling conspiracy to do a wholesale Kidnapping business among the wealthy families of Butte, and tho alleged leader of the band Sam Consitino, Is under arrest An at tempt was made several days ago to Kid nap Hazel Gindrup the l2-year-oid niece of Harry symons one of the big mer- chants of Butte. and a day later an at tempt was made to steal the infant child of William Symons. The police are searching for three others. Consitino Is an Italian.
 Among the people who 1t was proposed to ktdnap and hold for ransom were the youngest son of Senator w. A. Clark Mrs. Lulu c. Iargey, a very wealthy woman, who makes her home In Butte and New York, and a number of leading
 ,..,.ts. bankers and mining men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
$500 MEN WILL
 GET HONOR MEDAL
FOUGHT IN WEST INDIAN CAM PAIGN WITH SAMPSON AND SCHLEY-WILL ALSO BE MERl- POROUS MEDAL.

Washington. June 12.-The list of the names of the officers and men who are to be decorated with the West Indian cam paign medal, totals about 800 officers and about eOoo enlisted men. Of this number of the engagement at Santiago Bay makes up the largest proposition Admiral Schiey and all the fleet officers and men will get medals and the name of Admiral Sampson will be given the one intended for the deceased admiral
 great many of these officers and men will have bars attached to their medals to show that they were also at Mansanillo. Nipe Bay. or other points selected by the board of awards as those at which an engagement worthy of a medal was fought. The meritorious ser vice medal will go to persons who render ed exceptional service. like Blue. Ward. Robson and Wainright The list of per sons to whom this medal will be given Is still under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
Petroleum Syndicate.

Berlin, June 12-A dispatch to the Der liner Tagblatt from St. Petersburg says that the petroleum producers of the Cau- casus have held a meeting there for the purpose of forming a syndicate to sell petroleum abroad in competition with the Standard Oil Company. After various changes in their attitude toward the Standard Oil Company, the dispatch adds. the Caucasion producers have grown de- cidedly hostile to 1t. They can do noth- ing, however without government sup port, but 1t was alleged they have now obtained this support to the extent of a reduction in raiffo oad rates and possibly a reduction in the export tariff on oil.