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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
FEARS YANKEE IMPERIALISM.
Italian Deputy Says the Monroe Doctrine has
Been Sent Sky High.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome Dec. 15.-In the Chamber of
Deputies today, Foreign Minister Prinett,
replying to an Interpolation, made a
titude towards Venezuela. He reviewed
the causes leading up to the Anglo
German action and said
Italy, on her side, claims damages for
her citizens who sustained losses during
the Instruction which has disturbed the
Republic since April. the Italian Min
lister at Caracas having exhausted all
efforts to bring about a friendly adjust
ment presented a list of claims reduced
to a minimum of $2,819. 256 bolivars."
Continuing, the Foreign Minister said
as soon as he was informed of the Anglo
German action he addressed London and
Berlin proposing to participate in the
measures these countries were about to
undertake, to collect similar claims, and
his proposition was favorably received.
The Prime Minister was followed by
Deputy Santini, who expressed confidence
in the governments policy and urged ac-
cord with Germany and Great Britain.
The Deputy warned the Italian govern
ment to watch the United States, whose
imperialism is political and commercial
menace to Europe, and especially to
Italy, the weakest of the great powers"
Deputy Santini declared that the
energetic attitude of Germany and
Great Britain had sent the Monroe
Doctrine sky high, the United States
understood it was not dealing with poor
SDain''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Parade in Honor of Mitchell.
CBy he Associated Press.)

Spring Valley. ILL.,, Dec. 15.-John
Mitchell was given a warm welcome on
his return to his old home today Spring
Valley observed the day as a general
holiday and business was suspended In
his honor. From nearby towns delega-
tions began arriving at an early hour
and Joined in the demonstration. 1t is
estimated that 5000 unionists and citi-
zens took part in the parade, headed by
a military band, that escorted the labor
leader from the train through the prln-
cipal business streets. The feature OF
the afternoon program was the presenta-
ton of two sets of resolutions, one by
citizens and labor organizations of Spring
Valley, and the other by the Peru Trades
and Labor Council. The former was en-
graved on a large silver tray, part OF a
set of five pieces presented to President
Mitchell. and felicitated him upon the
success achieved for the miners In the
Pennsylvania field. The latter resolu-
tions were embossed on aluminium and
encased in a massive frame.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
ARGUMENT FUR INJUNCTION.
Against Fourteen Railroads for Discrimina-
ton in the Matter of Rates
(By the Associated Press.)


Chicago, Dec. 15.-Argument for tenn
porary injunction restraining fourteen
railroads from cutting rate in violation
of the Sherman and Interstate Com
merce Acts, was begun in the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals today,
Judge Grosscup, of Chicago, and Judge
Phillips, of Kansas City, sitting en- banc.
General Counsel j. NJ. Dickinson of the
Illinois Central road, made a long argu-
ment on behalf of the roads. The decision
in the Debs case was frequently referred
to by counsel on both sides
At one point, Judge Grosscup interrupt
ed the argument by asking: eff the ma
jority of shippers along certain line of
railway are Disseminated against and
driven out of business, are not the hun
dreds of farmers along the same line in
tured by having to sell their products
to only one purchaser"
THAT point seems to lie outside this
BILL" replied Mr. Dickinson, though l
admit that the wrong is sufficiently set
forth as to grain shippers"
but who can assert the right of all
these farmers if not the government un-
der the Inter-Stat Commerce Act?"
asked Judge Grosscup.
"They can assert it themselves, was
the reply of Mr.. Dickinson. "They can
apply for an injunction against repet1-
ton of a wrong"
"Is that not the very ground on which
the government interferes? Does not the
Attorney General ask injunctions here so
that all these individuals Will not be
compelled to bring separate actions?' in
quired Judge Grosscup.
Mr.. Dickinson did not answer this ques-
ton directly. "Thas is question that
will have to adjudicated," he said.
District Attorney Bethea for the gov
eminent talked for a short time before
adjournment, answering briefly the points
raised by the railroad attorneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

Venezuelan consul at Trinidad exacting
improper fees for collecting customs dues
for Venezuela in Trinidad of which mo
notice was taken by Venezuela" says:
Besides these specific outrages and
grounds for complaint, there are causes
in which British subjects and companies
have large claims against Venezuela.
The correspondence shows that so early
as July q, Germany tentatively mention
ed the Venezuelan controversies and Sec
rotary Lansdowne replied that he would
be quite ready to confer with the view
OF joint action. On August S, Lord Lans
downe warned the admiralty to prepare
for putting pressure on Venezuela de-
claring 1.-The German Ambassador Count
Wolff Metternich, has suggested that the
two powers concerned should partake in
a joint naval demonstration.
On September q, Vice Admiral Doug
las suggested to the admiralty that it
would be necessary in order to bring eff
fective pressure on Venezuela to block
AIDE the ports of La Guaira, Puerto Ca
bello, and Maracaibo towards the end of
November and seize all Venezuelan gun
boats, until the demands are complied
with"
Lord Lansdowne under date of October
e. says the blockade is ''open to some
objection" but he endorses the seizure
of the vessels.
In the next communication, dated No
vember II, Lord Lansdowne notifies
Charge d'Affaires Buchanan, at Berlin,
that Germany is prepared to join Great
Britain in a final warning and that it has
been agreed that the first step should
be the seizure of Venezuelan vessels.
GAS to the Joint execution of measures
of coercion" says Lord Lansdowre. the
German government recognized that there
was a sharp distinction in the character
of the British and German claims. but
that nevertheless the two claims ought
to stand or fall together, and that we
ought to exclude the possibility of set
Element between Venezuela and one of
the two powers without an equally sat
isfactory settlement with the other"
After settling with Germany the mode
of procedure and the instructions to be
sent to the naval commanders, Lord
Lansdowne, on November 27, informed
Mr.. Haggard thereof and gave instruc-
lions as to his course regarding the pre-
sentation of the ultimatum and the min
isters' departure from Caracas, which
have been since followed out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
RODE INTO LIVE WIRE.
An Accident That Came Near Proving Serious
to Boy in Wilmington
Especial to the News and Observer

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilmington, n c., Dec. 15.-Yester-
day afternoon as the young son of Mr..
J. F. Sellars was riding his wheel he
came in contact with a live telephone
wire which had fallen at the corner of
Swan and Fourth streets. He escaped
with very severe shock and a bad burn
about the neck
The wire struck him on the neck and
the terrific shock threw him from his
wheel. In falling he cleared the wire,
and saved his life, for if it had touched
him a few seconds longer the current
would have killed him. The wire was
heavily charged, carrying about $50 volts
or the full voltage of the trolley WIRE
which it had fallen across.
The boy fell unconscious to the ground.
Parties who saw the accident realized
Immediately what the trouble was ana
everybody kept clear Of the wire. Young
Sellars was picked up and carried TO ms
home half a block distanct. AT first MS
injuries were thought to be very danger
Gus. but today he is getting along nicely.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Great Britain's Position.
(By the Associated Press.)


London, Dee. 15-During the debate in
the House of Commons today on the
Venezuelan matter, Lord Cranborne,
Under Secretary for the Foreign Office
said that the United States took the SEN
sible view that Great Britain's insistence
that Venezuela should meet her engage
ments was no infraction of the Monroe
doctrine. mo country has been more
anxious than Great Britain" said Lord
Cranborne, ito assist the American gov
eminent in maintaining that doctrine"
This remark was greeted with cheers.
Lord Cranborne said also that the
blockade would be carried out with every
regard for the interests of neutrals.
Premier Balfour declared there was no
justification for the assumption that the
government was prepared to go to war
for the Venezuelan bondholders. The crux
of the matter was series of outrages by
Venezuelans on British seamen and ship
owners, for which not only had compen-
sation been refused, but Great Britains
circumstances had been entirely disre-
garded.
Mr. Balfour declared that in so far as
the financial claims were concerned, the
government was prepared to agree to
tribunal to assess them equitably. The
Premier said he understood that it was
from Venezuela, through the United
States, that the suggestion for arbitra
ton had come.
The Premier said he would say moth
ing for or against this idea. He added
that Italy was sending warships to Vene-
zuelan waters. but that there was no
agreement between Italy and Great Brit
ain as there was between Great Gritain
and Germany.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
TO WRITE UP THE SOUTH
AND IT'S POSSIBILITIES
Mr.. Gould Representing Barpsrs Weekly in
Raleigh in the Interest of a Southern
Number of That Publication.

Mr. John N. Gould, of New York, is
in the city in the interest of a special
Southern number to be issued by the
publishers of Harper's Weekly in a few
weeks.
This special number will contain a
number of signed editorials on the South
and its development, all of which will be
handsomely illustrated. All of the prin-
ciral cities of the South are embraced
in Mr.. Gould's tour, and he has already
visited Wilmington, Charlotte. Green's
boro and Durham, in this State
Mr.. Gould will leave today for Dur
ham, where he will attend meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce of that place
tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
BoBBITT-WYNE DRUG CO.
Elect Officers and Dividend Of Ten Per Cent
reclared.

There was a meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Company
held last night.
At the meeting the officers for the en-
sing year were elected. being: President,
]. S. Wynne; Vice President, DR.. V. e.
Everett; Secretary and Treasurer, Raw
ley Galloway. The executive committee
elected is composed of the above officers
and Msssrs. John H. Andrews, c. ]. Hun
ter and d. F. Hamilton.
The business of the company has been
prosperous, and the meeting declared a
dividend of ten per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
WHO LICKED FLlzABETB
DECIDED BY TIE MAYOR
A Romantic Story Of lawyers BOTTOM 1ha'
Deals in Tragedy ard Ends in convic-
ton and Imprisonment.

AS the clock in the tower pealed ten,
the stentorian voice Of Mayor Powell was
heard. and a death like stiffness fell
uron the court room that but moment
before had been but babble of voices.
Belle CASTOR and Anytime Wilson!
The culprits heard their names with an
air of bravado that belied the nervous
twitching of their eye-lids and their
shaky. terror stricken voice. "Come into
COURT" And the offenders ambled awk-
wardly before the throne of justice.
ELIZA Watson, come into COURT
Another dusky damsel made her bow, and
being the plaintiff in the case began to
say her say.
1t was a tale of sorrow that she told.
One to make old eyes water and more
youthful countenances turn pale and call
for fresh water and more air. Inc
heartrending narrative that the youthful
African related was one worthy of being
enacted in the deepest jungles of her
native land. and to the more civilized
creatures who heard it in the Mayors
court yesterday it seemed more realistic
as a short story from uncle Toms
Cabin" than a chapter from the annals
of a civilized country in the enlighten-
ment of the Twentieth century.
"You see dat niger woman standing
dare. Well. sir, she am de meanest
crittur. dat ever infested Sawyer's bot
tom, or drank corn whiskey from a
headache bottle
And then Elizabeth, in her pathetic
tone, went on to tell "as how dat Belle
Baston has suaded her outen de house
of anuder cullud woman named Mary
Wall and, divesting her of her outer raj
ment and sandals had proceeded to lay
on the lash with cruel and unfiinching
zeal, while dat Angel Wilson, (she' s
anuder mean niger" had cody stood by
and held her clothing while the Belle of
the Bottom spared not the rod.
well, what did she whip you for?'
asked Mayor Powell.
"Wkat did she whip me for? How do
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
NOTHING EXTRA FOR RtFeRGEs.
North State Lumber Company Bankruptcy Case
and Comments on IL.

Judge Thomas r. Purnell yesterday rem
dered his judgment in the bankruptcy
case of Frederick Fl. Dressed and others,
against the North State Lumber Com
pany and included in this decision which
is of Importance to referees.
This company was adjudicated bank
rupt lon August 20, 1902, and the cause
referred, w. X. Yates, of Durham, being
the referee. After the adjudication the
parties were before the referee and the
case is now before this court on the re-
port, or what purports to be the re-
port of the referee. This report is de-
fcctive in many particulars, especially IN
that the referee does not state his find
ings of facts and conclusions OF law, but
certifies the dispositions, book OF pro-
ceedings and papers filed in which the
questions raised on the hearing appear
when pointed out. Possibly the cause
should have been fe-referred for proper
report, but on account of official engage
ment the record was not examined until
counsel had argued the case.
The judgement then enters into dis
cusSion of two contested claims, that
of /. n. E. Allen & Co., for $7,630.60 and
the First National Bank of Durham for
2.4S592 The first claim, as divided up,
was disallowed and the second allowed by
the referee The first because Allen was
not creditor. but was a debtor to the
bankrupt and a suit involving the settle
ment of this contention is now pending
in the courts of New York. Taking all
the testimony and documentary evidence
it appears the dealings between the bank
Allen e. Co without nnan-
cial basis, and was what is known in
commercial circles as ''kiting.
From a careful examination it appears
that Allen G. Company We're financiering
a bankrupt corporation and adopted a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

The decrease in the amount paid each
pensioner is caused by the increase of
3,425 pensioners during the past year.
Speaking of this, DR.. Dixon, the Audi
tor. said yesterday that he was satisfied
that there were in various counties pen
sions being drawn by some not entitled
to do so under the law. He says that
he is determined to have a thorough in
yestigation made as soon as possible, for
while he is glad to see any old Confed-
crate receive a pension, if he is entitled
to il, yet those who are not are simply
taking away from the deserving. In these
Glasses he paid those who were able to
do days work, not being disabled. as
we'll as those who were deserters There
should be a general wedding out of these.
he declared. so that the amount to each
should be increased. Along with this
there is an intimation that all whose
property amounts to $500 or over should
not be on the list.
Tn Wake county $3,315.50 will be paid
in pensions to 199 people as follows:
First class, 1 pensioner, $50.
Second class. pensioners, SAG each.
Third class. pensioners, $35 each,
Fourth class, 102 pensioners, $145O
each.
widows. 81 pensioners, $3.50 each.
The pensioners of this county can get
their warrants by applying to Register OF
Deeds Bernard today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Roughly treated by Chinese Court
,By the Associated Press.l

London, Dec. ia special dispatch
received here from Pekin. says that on
the occasion yesterday. of the return of
the Imperial court from four months
residence at the summer palace it was
learned that certain foreigners who visit
ed the court on its journey had been ill
treated, arrested, compelled to make
obeisance before the poDulace, and de-
tanned until the court had proceeded.
Among the persons arrested were the
members of a party from the American
legation at Pekin, including two women.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Major Glenn Arraigned,
fRv the Associated Press.l

Manila, Dec. 15.-The court MARTIAL
which is to try Major Edwin F. Glenn,
of the Fifth infantry, has decided to sum-
mon Generals Chaffee and Smith from
the United States to testify as to orders
given during the conduct of the cam
naiqn on the Island of Samar and to the
character of the campaign there.
The court martial was organized TO-
day and Major Glenn arraigned. The
formal charge against the Major is that
he unlawfully and willfully killed seven
prisoners of war to the prejudice of good
order and military discipline and in vio-
lation of the Sixty second article of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Her Brains Dashed Out.
Bv the Associated Press.)

birmingham, Ala, Dec. 15-Mrs. A.
Costello an Italian woman, was found
on the floor in her store house, in Block
ton. this afternoon. with her brains
knocked out and a bloody Ratchet by her
side. A negro was seen to run from the
building shortly before the body was
discovered, and as 5000 of Mrs. Costello
money is missing it is believed he muir
dered and robbed her. A negro VINO an
swered the description of the fleeing man.
was captured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Kindness Appreciated.

Capt. w. B. Kendrick', in talking with
friends yesterday, said that he and his
family deeply appreciated the kindly at
tention and sympathy shown them during
tho time of Mrs Hendricks sickness and
death. He spoke in terms of apprecia-
tion of the beautiful floral remembrance
and especially Of one sent from Athens,
Ga, by Chancellor Walter HILL OF the
State University. The beautiful mowers
sent came from many places in the South
where the late Mrs. Kendrick had warm
friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Claims the Pin.

Secretary of State j. Bryan Grimes has
received a letter giving the information
that the widow of w. H. Ballard lives
in Greensboro. 1t is remembered that
Mr.. Geo. B Morse, of Boston, wrote to
Mr.. Grimes desiring to return pin
found on battlefield in the Civil Was
with the name of w. II. Ballard in
scribed thereon. Mr. Grimes has sent
Mr.. Billiards. address to Mr.. Morse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

A memorial tablet to Ensign Joseph
Cabell Breckenridge, of Kentucky. the
first martyr of the Spanish American
war" was placed in the chapel of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md, yes
terday Breckenridge was washed over
board from the torpedo boat Cushing, en-
route to Havana, with dispatches for the
Maine on February II, 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Abandoned His Wife.

Perry Hinton, negro, was tried before
Squire Hefin yesterday on the charge OF
abandoning his wife and four children.
He was found guilty and sent to tHil
in default of $50 bond for his appear
ance at the January term of court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Concert at Peace Tonight,

The musical recital and concert at
Peace Institute tonight, the program OF
which was published in Sundays issue
of this paper, promises to be delight
ful affair The program is varied and
contains some excellent numbers. The
friends Of the school are cordially i'm
vited to be present The concert will
be given in the chapel and begins at
eight o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
La soufriere Again Snarling'
lRu the Associated PressN

Kingstown, Island of st. Vincent, Dec.
5.-Premonitory symptoms of another
volcanic eruption have been experienced
here. The Soufriere was disturbed yes
terday and there were peculiar electrical
discharges and detonations from that vol
cano last night. The agitation is appar-
entity increasing and extraordinary heat
prevails.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The British Flag Flying.
lRv the Associated Press.l

London Dec. 16-Cabling from Willem-
stad, Curacao, a correspondent OF the
Daily Mail says the British flag is now
flying over the fort at Puerto Cabello,
and that President Castro. has granted
amnesty to eel Mocho' Hernandez, Par
AIDES and other revolutionary leaders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Back From the Convention.

Among those who returned yesterday
from Durham where they have been at
tending the Baptist State Convention
were Mrs A. j. Ellis, Mrs. II. H. Briggs
Miss Fannie Heck, Miss Susie Heck, MISS
Lula Briggs, Mrs. N. B. Broughton, MISS
Rosa Broughton, Miss Maude Reid, Rev.
w. d. Hubbard. Rev. It. Neil Johnson,
Rev. A L. Love and Rev. B. w. Spill
man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Events Leading to the Ultimatum.
(By the Associated Press,)

London, Eng, Dec. IA Parliamen-
tary paper giving the correspondence re-
lating to Venezuelan affairs, was issued
this afternoon. 1t begins with a memo
randum which, after recounting the ex-
listing causes of complaint against Nene-
zuela, including the seizures of British
ships and the protestation against the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
THE PENSIONS READY
Confederate Pension Roll has
increased by 1926.
Their. Are Now in North Carolina 1880 Pen
sioners for Whom Warrants Have Been
Sent0ut.

The State Auditors Department has
closed up Sits work of sending out the
warrants to the counties for the Confed-
crate pensioners and these will reach all
in time for use during the Christmas.
North Carolina spends for it's Confed-
crate pensions 5000, 900 and this amount is
divided among these pensions in four
classes. Last year there were on the pen
sion roll S.435 and the additions during
the year have increased this by 3,425,
making a total of II $3.50 for whom war
rants were drawn this year.
The four classes of pensioners are
these: First, those whose wounds rem
der them totally incompetent to perform
manual labor Second, those who have
lost leg above the knee or an arm above
the elbow. Third, those who have lost a
foot or leg below the knee, hand, or
arm below the elbow, or have a leg or
an arm utterly useless by reason of a
wound or permanent injury. Fourth, to
those who have lost an eye, to widow who
remains unmarried and to all other SOL
diers disabled from any cause to perform
manual labor.
The 100000 appropriated is on basis
of the following S72 to first class $50 to
second, $48 to third and $50 to fourth
with a specific amount of $120 to all Con-
federates who are totally blind, or who
lost both arms or both feet in the Con-
federate service, paid monthly by the
clerks On this basis each class is paid
as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The Asheville Runaways.
(snocial 70 News and Observer

Asheville, N. c., Dec. 15.-bonnle
Jones. who recently disappeared from her
home here, is reported to have gone TO
Columbia. Mr.. Jones has exhausted
every effort to locate his daughter. Onl-
GERS have not been able to learn anything
AS to the whereabouts of the Kuykendall
OF ri
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