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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The Omnibus Statehood Bill
Laid Aside.
THE CANAL COMMISSION
Morgan Criticises the Salaries Paid lis Mem
bars---Short Discussion of the Militia
Measure Several Bills and Res
olulons are Passed.
(By the Associated Press.) J

Washington, y. c., Dec. 16.z-The Sem
ate. in executive session today, ratified
the treaty of friendship and general re-
lations between the United States and
Spain.
In the open session Mr.. Dillingham;
concluded his remarks in opposition to
the Omnibus Statehood bill, and, by
unanimous consent it was agreed that
the measure until the Senate reconvenes
on January 5. Mr.. Teller wanted to sub
nit some remarks in reply, he said, to
the slanders of the Committee on Terri
tories, and of Mr.. Dillingham;, but Sena-
tors insisted that the agreement not to
further discuss the bill should be ad-
hered to. Mr.. Morgan (Ala.), criticised
the salaries paid the Isthmian Canal
Commission.
Mr.. Morgan asked that his bill fixing
the salaries of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission at $4,000 year be referred to the
Committee on er-Oceanic Canals. He
said he had been Informed that the pres
ent commissioners were paid 81 900 a
month each and that their service had
extended over twenty and a half
months.
In response to an inquiry from Mr.
Hale, Mr. Morgan said that out of the
twenty-nine and a half months the COM
mission had spent six weeks in Nicaragua
and two weeks in Panama
THAT is a very remarkable state
ment." said Mr.. Hale.
"It is a true one replied Mr.. Morgan,
"and shows the necessity of our doing
something to regulate these expenses"
Continuing. MA Morgan said it was
necessary lin advance of striking one
lick on that canal to make such pro-
vision as will prevent the United States
from running into the horrible iniquities
of the old Panama Canal Company as
we'll as the new one. He said there had
been spent on taht canal $3.50, ,0000000 and
there was nothing to show for it, except
two-fifths of a ditch dug there which was
filled up to large extent. The bill was
referred as requested.
For half an hour the Militia bill was
up, Mr.. Macon (Ga), occupying the time
in opposing the section which provides
for a reserve force of trained men, plead
ing it's unconstitutionality.
Several bills and resolutions were
passed and after brief executive ses-
sion the Senate adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
STATE BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
The Executive Committee Will Meet in Green's
boro Thursday
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, ~ c., Dec. 16.-There will
be meeting of the State Bankers Asso-
citation executive committee at the Hotel
Guilford here Thursday. The members
of the executive committee are: Geo. w.
Montcastle president of the Bank of
Lexington; Lee H. Battle, cashier of the
City National Bank, Greensboro; Jno. F.
Bruton, president of the First National
ank, Wilson; Wm H. S. Burgwyn .presi-
dent of the First National Bank, We'll
don; B. S. Jerman, cashier of the Com
mercial and Farmers Bank, Raleigh; Jas.
7. Sawyer, president of the Battery Park
Bank, Asheville; w. l.. Persons, cashier
Of the Bank Of. Pee Dee, Rockingham;
Andrew Morelahd, cashier of the Atlantic
National Bank, Wilmington c. N. Evans,
cashier Of the Merchants and Farmers
Bank Charlotte.
One of the questions to be decided is
the selection of place and time for hold
ing the annual meeting of the associa-
ton next year. 1t is thought that the
meeting will be held either in Asheville.
Wilmington or Morehead City.
Mr.. w. Wood returned last night from
attendance on the burial of his aunt, Mrs
Nancy Peterson Ward, VINO died at her
home at Chalk Level, Va, last Saturday
She was seventy-one years of age, wo-
man of estimable virtues and had been
faithful and active member of the Mis-
sionary Baptist church for more than fifty
years
Greensboro is to have another drug
store which will be opened January 1st
by Mr.. w. B. Harrison, an experienced
pharmacist from Littleton. The new con-
cern will do business in the store form
erly used by the Greensboro Book Com
pany.
Dr. John Thames has suspended his
sanatorium work and will go to New York
to take post graduate course prepara-
tory to re-opening his sanatorium in this
city in the early spring.
The renters of the stalls at Central
Market are not satisfied with the action
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
WILL APPOINT CRUM
ItiS Said That Roosevelt Finds
Charges Against Him Un-
warranted.
(y the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-While no
official announcement has been made it
is understood that the President has de-
cided to appoint DR.. w. B. Crum, the
colored applicant, as Collector of the Port
Of Charleston, S. G. Investigation of the
charges involving the integrity of DR..
Crum has been made by the President
and it is stated they have been found to
be unwarranted. Unless other charges
are made and substantiated the Presi-
dent, in accordance with his original in
tentions, will appoint him.
1t is understood, also that the Presi-
dent will appoint V. p Clayton as Uni
ted States Marshal of South Carolina. to
Ell the vacancy made by the death OF
Marshal Cunningham. Mr. Clayton was
Marshal Cunningham's first deputy and is
now acting marshal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
SHE WILL RESPECT OUR SHIPS.
Germany Does Not Receive Very Fayorably
the Arbitration Proposal
(By the Associated Press.)


Berlin, Dec 16.-Secretary Hays note
excepting American ships from certain
restrictions of the Venezuelan blockade is
favorably received by the German gov
ernment. The Foreign Office treats the
matter as not raising any essential diff
fculty and as being within precedent,
since Germany made a similar reserva-
tion in the Cretan blockade. The precise
status of American vessels under the
blockade will be defined in an official
notification.
Germany, through the United States gov
ernment, in behalf of President Castro,
received here yesterday was a simple
proposition to arbitrate the questions in
dispute and was not accompanied by any
conditions.
The German government has not yet
replied to President Castros offer of ar
bitration, being still in correspondence
with the British government on the SUBJ
ject. 1t is intimated that Germany's re-
ply is not likely to be ready for some
days The opinion in the Cabinet appears
to be that President Castro's proposals
are merely move in game designed
to see what Germany and Great Britain
are now willing to do and as a test
also of American public feeling. The
prevailing idea here at present is that
it is too late TO arbitrate and that the
acceptance of the offer to do so would
place Germany in the position of having
put her hand to the plow and as look
ing backward,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
CORPORATION coxm1ssloN WORK.
Began Bi-mOnthly Session and Take up the
Accumulated Cases

The North Carolina Corporation Com
mission began its bi-monthly session
yesterday morning and the docket of ac-
cumulated cases was called.
There are 72 cases on the docket. these
being as follows against the railroads:
Two complaints of discrimination,
fifteen complaints of overcharges. seven
complaints for damages, one non-delivery
of freight, eleven petitions for depots,
five petitions for sidings, one condition of
road bed, one complaint of storage
charge, one complaint of demurrage, four
complaints of freight services, six COM
plants of excessive freight rates, five
complaints of failure to furnish cars for
moving freight, seven complaints of
switching changes. one complaint routine
of freight and one complaint concerning
telephone service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
IS GUILTY
Sentence Will be Pronounced
in Federal District Court
at Charlotte To-day.
Especial to News and Observer.)


Charlotte, n. c., Dec. 16.-Lawrence
Pulliam has been found guilty. The jury
in the case of the ex-cashier of the de-
funct National Bank of Ashevilie brought
in that verdict at nine o'clock tonight
Pulliam will be sentenced tomorrow. He
is charged specifically with embezzling
seven thousand dollars of the banks s
funds.
(By the Associated Press)
Charlotte, n. c., Dec. 16.-Lawrence
Pulliam, late cashier OF the First Ma
tional Bank, of Asheville N c., was, to-
night, found guilty of embezzling $1,000
from that institution some years ago. He
will be sentenced tomorrow, when his
counsel will probably appeal to the Uni
ted States Circuit Court of Appeals, at
Richmond, Va. Pulliam has been on trial
in The United States District Court here
for about a week
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The News OF Smithfield.
Special to the News and Observer.

Special to the News and Observer.)
Smithfeld, N. c., Dec. 16.-Mrs B. G.
Moseley, who has been running the Tus-
corora Inn for the past ten months, has
rented the Gurley Hotel and moved in
today. Mr.. w. Tumor Peacock and wife
have rented the Tuscorora Inn and are
moving in today. They expect to run the
hotel in first-class manner and give the
travelling public every comfort and con-
venience and the best of attention.
Mr.. J. Wayland Allen, who has been
in business here for the past six months,
has made an assignment. Jno. A. Narror,
attorney, is named as assignee.
Mr.. Allen Lee, who has been in the drug
business here for several years past, has
sold out his business to Messrs. Boyette
& Hardee, who will continue the buiness
at the old stand. Mr.. Lee has made many
friends during his stay here who regret
to see him leave.
One of the first things that the next
House of Representative will have to
do will be to elect a Speaker. Old John
ston county has a candidate in the race
for this position and is demanding recog-
milton by electing Ed. S. Abel Speaker
of the next House.
The people of Smithfield in general are
a quiet and peaceful people, but occa-
sionally they get their wrath kindled,
and nothing causes this quicker than fail
ing to get their News and Observer. Last
Sunday your correspondent noticed quite
a number of citizens wearing a long
face, and all because their News and
Observer did not come. 1t no doubt
missed connection in Selma for Some
reason, as it came in Monday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The Waters Recede Rapidly.
(By the Assoeiated Press

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 16-Reports from
the surrounding country are to the effect
that the waters are rapidly raCeding.
and railway traffic is beginning to move
more regularly. The break in the South
ern Railway tracks near Grand junction
Will be repaired this afternoon West
Of the river the continuous rain CT the
past three days caused much damage to
farmers; stock is especially suffering in
the loWlands. The report that three men
had been swept away by current at
Collerville, Tenn. has not been ecu
firmed. The weather today was clear and
cold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
SIXTEEN ARE LOST
The MorIay Founders, Her
Crew Believed to Have
Been Drowned.
(By the Associated Press }

London, Dec. ia dispatch to the
GERS and crew, of the British coal steam
er Marlay are believed to have been
drowned as a result of the laundering of
their vessel.
The Marlay left Liverpool for Dublin,
loaded with coal, yesterday evening. She
experienced heavy weather in Middle
Channel. life-boat was lowered, but
was washed away with one man in it.
This sailor was rescued; he declares that
he saw the Marlay founder.
The British coal steamer Marlay was
built at Belfast, in 1890. She was of 79S
gross tons. She was owned by Tedcastle,
Mccormick and Company, of Dublin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Lieutenant Dockery q. s. A. Returns

First Lieutenant Oliver H. Dockery, Jr.,
of the Third U. S. Infantry, arrived in
this city yesterday from Rockingham,
where he has been visiting his father.
His regiment is now stationed at Co
lumbus, Ohio. and he is here on two
months leave of absence.
Lieut.. Dockery formerly lived in this
city, where he enlisted in the First North
Carolina Volunteer Infantry, Company
T., known as the old Governor S
Guards" From Cuba he went to the
Philippine Islands, where he has spent
the past three years. He returned to the
United States last summer.
During the campaign in the Philip
pines Lieut.. Dockery's name was often
mentioned in the government dispatches
for gallant conduct and meritorious SER
vice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
ITALY GIVES Us NOTICE.
She has Joined the allies and Will Respect the
Monroe Doctrine.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-The italian
Ambassador, today, called at the State
department and advised Secretary Hay
that Italy has joined the allies in the
operations against Venezuela He re-
euested that Mr.. Bowen assume charge
Oh the Italian interests in Venezuela and
the secretary granted this request sub
Jeet to the approval of Venezuela. Italy
enters the combination on the same plane
as TO ahstention from territorial seizures
as Germany and Great Britain.
Failing to hear from Europe as to Mr..
Bowen's proposal to arbitrate the yene-
zuelan troubles, Secretary Hay, TODAY
addressed cablegrams to the United
States Ambassadors at London. Berlin
and Rome, instructing them to call the
matter again to the attention of the go, :
eTnments to which they are accredited
with a view to securing an early express
sion of opinion from them.
The Italian Ambassador explained to
Secretary Hay that it had been the hope
of the Rome government at first to reach
a satisfactory settlement of her claims
against Venezuela such as France had
secured. To this end, a polite but firm
note was addressed to the Caracas For
eign Office after the ultimatums of Ger
many and Great Britain had been sent.
Pending a reply to this note the Italian
authorities did not resort to drastic
measures. When the reply came it was
found to be not only a rejection of all
Italy's demands. but it's tone was wholly
displeasing and it was therefore necessary
for Italy to follow suit with Germany
and Great Britain and join in the allied
naval demonstration.
So far as Secretary Hays proposal to
the powers of arbitration is concerned, it
is learned from an official source that in
view of the fact that the allied powers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
.s,rS5 DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
Venezuelan Situation Emphasizes Necessity
for Coalipg Stations in Cuba.
CBy the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 16-President Roose-
Welt and his Cabinet had one of the most
extended and important meetings that
has been held this fall. Foreign affairs
practically consumed the entire time of
the session. The Venezuelan situation
was discussed in all its phases. From
an authoritative source the information
is obtained that there will be no reces-
sion on the part of this government with
respect to questions involving Vene-
zuela or any of the other governments
of South or Central America as laid
down by the President in his message
to Congress. Every detail of the de-
veiopments in the Venezuelan situation
is being scrutinized with the utmost
care.
1t can be stated authoritatively that
no apprehension exists in the. minds of
any of the administration officials that
serious trouble growing out of it will
accrue to this country. 1t is believed
that both great Britain and Germany
will act within the arrangement which
originally was presented to this govern
ment. and to which the United States
passively assented
The treaty with Cuba, which was ne
gotiated in Havana by General Bliss
and which arrived in Washington in
General Bliss hands today, was pre-
sented to the Cabinet and considered in
detail 1t is ready for presentation to
Congress and probably will be trans
mitted to the Senate within twenty-four
hours. 1t is regarded as highly impor-
tant that it should be ratified promptly
AS THE PRESENT. VENEZUELAN
SITUATION EMPHASIZES THE NE
CESSITY FOR COALING STATIONS
IN CUBA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Further Coercive Measures in View.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 16.-Replying to a cues
tion in the House of Lords TODAY Lord
Landsdowne. the Foreign Secretary, said
that If the seizure of the Venezuelan
gunboats did not produce the desired ef-
feet further coercive measures would be
employed. The matter had been con-
sidered in consultation with Germany and
1t had been decided to resort to a block
ade of the ports. 1t was not intended
to land British force and still less to
occupy Venezuelan territory.
Replying to a question, in the House
of Commons today, Under Foreign Sec
retary Cranborne said no attempt had
been made by Great Britain to refer the
dispute with Venezuela to arbitration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Burglars Rob the Post-0ff1ce.
(By the Associated Press

Richmond, Va, Dec. 16.-At Big Stone
Gap carry this morning, burglars blew
open the safe in the postoffice. taking
about $500 in stamps and $400 in money.
They entered the room by boring out a
panel IN the door. The postmaster had
received large supply of stamps from
the department last night, which had
net been invoiced. The same gang, a
little later, entered a hardware store and
got 800 in money
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

< New Orleans, La, Dec. 16.-Gen- !
!. eral George Moorman, adjutant gen i
X eral of the United Confederate Vet ;:
4 Grams, died suddenly tonight, aged :
X 61 years. He was on the staff of !
4 General N. B. Forest and other Con- :;
4 federate leaders during the Civil !
= War, earning many special men :.
= tions, and was commander of Moor ;:
i mans Cavalry Battalion. He has ::
X been adjutant general of the U. c. ]
= ", since its organization. He ex- !
\ pired While at his desk in his New ;:
X Orleans office. !
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
The Work Of the House.
(By The Associated Press.) }

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-The House
today passed the bill transferring from
the Treasury Department to the Depart
Inent of Agriculture the power to estab-
lish regulations for the suppression Of
contagious diseases among live stock and
devoted the remainder of the day to the
Legislative Appropriation bill, upon
which rapid progress was made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
~**s*s.s.....s.:.s..s:.:. !. ::
THE TUNNEL FRANCHISE.
The New York Board of Aldermen Pass UIo /
1t Favorably.
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, Dec. 16.-The board of al
dermen, this afternoon, ratified the Penn
sylvania Railroad tunnel franchise by
vote of II to 35.
Immediately after the granting of the
Pennsylvania franchise, the New York
and New Jersey Railroad tunnel fran
chise. granting the privilege of entering
Manhattan, in West street, was taken
UP and passed by vote of As to Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Colin Flies to the q. S. Legislation
(By the Associated Press.)

Port-au-Prince, Hayti, Dec. 16.-Gener-
al Saint-Foix Colin, Minister of the In
terror and opponent Of General Nord in
the contest for the Presidency, has sought
refuge in the United States Legation.
There has been much firing in the city
and great excitement prevails.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
A S45, 900, 900 DEAL.
The Steel Trust Buys the Union and Sharon
Plants,
CBy the Associated Press.)

Chicago. Dec. 16-Dr. Ebert II. Gary,
chairman of the United States Steel Cor
poration, announced today the purchase
of the Union and Sharon plants of the
Union Steel Company near Pittsburg, the
transaction involving bond issue of $45,-
900, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
Confirmed by the Senate.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington D. c., Dec. 16.-Confrma-
tions by the Senate
Lloyd c. Griscom, Minister to Japan !;
Micah ]. Jenkins. collector of internal
revenue, for the District of South Caro-
lima.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
SHOT BIS srEpFArnaR DEAD.
Boy Defends His Bother.-J Justifabls Homicide
Says the Jury.
(By the Associated Press }

Natchez Miss, Dec. 16.-Allison E.
Blandes, a sixteen-yea ar-old boy, in de-
fense of his mother last night, shot and
instantly killed his stepfather, Albert
Clements, at their home in the city. A
coroner's Jury returned verdict of
justiiable homicide.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER.
Bishop Wires Mr. Beaman to Report at Dur
ham, Mr.. Thompson Goes to Washington.
Especial to News and Observer.)

NDPONIa4 % 4NOFfo ttA4N4 Ngt1DNH FN1't
Washington, N. c.. Dec. 16.-Bishop A.
Coke Smith today wired Rev. r. c. Bea-
man to report to his new field at Dur
ham thus bringing to an end the I'M
pleasant episode of the conference. Mr..
Beaman will leave next week and Rev.
S. E. Thompson will report here. Mat
ters are all smoothed over now. The
church hates very much to lose Dr.
BeaElaE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
pRIrCHARD UNDER THE KNIFE.
The Senator Undergoes a Flight Surgical oper-
atom He is Resting Comfortably.
(By the Associated Pregs. J

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16-Senator
Pritchard IN. CD today underwent a
slight surgical operation. 1t is stated at
the hospital that while the operation
was painful it was not serious, and that
the Senator is resting comfortably.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17
JERoME's SECRET INQUIRY.
Proceedings Aimed at Richard q. Canteld
Were Begun Yesterday.
(By the Associated Press !

New York. Dec 16.-The secret inquiry
instituted by District Attorney Jerome
before Justice Wyatt, of the Court of
Special Sessions, aimed at Richard A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Railway
traffic is badly demoralized in all direc-
tions, because of washouts and the flood
ed condition of the rivers and streams
caused by the continuous rains of the
past three days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-17

A woman's idea of showing a man she
loves him is to ask how much he loves
her.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-02-21
Custom Not Unknown.

Kew. II. b. jefferson OF Fremont.
Neb., rector Of st. James Episcopal
church, shas rendered his resignation
TO the vcstry board, to take effect on
March !. The occasion of his resign.
ing is criticism that has been passed
upon him relative to the practice of
kissing young lady members OF his
congregation. The church attendance
has fallen off considerably of late, and
the fact is laid to this custom of the
rector. Rev. Mr.. jefferson does not
deny that he has kissed a number of
the Young ladies, but ne asserts that
ne did 30 in u mere fatherly and spirit.
ual manner. His wife stands by him
and says that the custom is not un.
known to the Episcopal church. The
rector is about sixty years Of age anu
has a daughter at home and has a son
who is attending school in the east.
His resignation has not been acted
upon.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-02-21
Sevens Lives Lost.

Seven men were killed and at least
II injured by a huge boulder, weigh
Ing fifteen tons, crashing into the ca
boose of a work train on the Choctaw,
Oklahoma & Gulf railroad. twenty
miles west of Little Rock, Ark. The
caboose was at the head of the train
and was smashed into splinters. Most
of the men who were killed and in
iured were in the caboose. There was
a crew Of flfty-four men, white and
colored. Just back of the caboose
were three cars Of sand and piany of
the men were buried underneath the
sand which was thrown forward by
the terrific impact. Six men were
killed outright. The injured were
brought to Little Rock and are now at
st. Vincent's infirnary. One of the
most severely injured died ON the way
to the hospital from the depot.