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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
VICTIM OF FIREBUGs.
Change of schedules--A Fighting Negro on
the Train.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 1.--Mr. r. P.
Richardson, a successful farmer, near
Reidsville, seems to be as much a vic
tim recently to fire bugs, as ever Mr.. j.
J. Laughinghouse, of Pitt county, was.
Saturday night his new barn was fired,
and five horses, besides a quantity of
feed, were DESTROYED in the flames. In
the effort to rescue a specially valuable
horse, Mr. e. e. Richardson was badly
burned.
Several months ago Mr. Richardson
lost by fire his barn, stables and four
teen mules, and the destruction now of
the new building and team SO recently
supplied, makes the loss especially Sc
we're, and the crime that much more
atrocious. Efforts heretofore made to
locate the miscreant have been futile and
they will probably be renewed with
vigor since the last outrage.
Train schedules so frequently changed
here recently, get down to a winter basis
after today when the following changes
took place: A new passenger, No. 20, will
pass through Greensboro from Washing
ton to Atlanta, at 6:45 p. m; the train
from Raleigh arriving heretofore at p.
m. was moved up to 6:35 to connect with
80. No. 35, which now passes at 7:1O
n. M. will arrive at 715; the afternoon
train for Winston left at 3:15 p. m. in
stead of :2S; the train for Raleigh left
at 3:05 D. M, instead of at 1:2S Ihese
changes are made SO that mail from the
North on the fast flyer, arriving here at
Q 56. may be forwarded without delay and
will be of inestimable benefit to Winston.
as well as people all along the line OF
that and the Raleigh road.
On the train from Redsville last night,
Bob Vanhook, colored passenger. be-
came so boisterous that the conductor
had to reprimand him. He showed fight,
and it was with the greatest difficulty
that the conductor and porter kept him
in bounds until Greensboro was reached.
Arriving here, he was turned over TO
Sheriff Jordan, ard on the way to Jail
made several efforts to cut the officer
with the knife the conductor had with
difficulty escaped.
At recent meeting of the S-aior class
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
Leads all North Carolina Dailes i'm News and Creula

have these articles or If
they were hidden in a different place by
the two thieves. Their old clothes were
brought from the boarding house to the
Mayors office, and there Messrs. Goode
and Parker were required to hand over
the stolen clothes on their backs for
their own old clothing. On the witness
stand the two swore they were innocent
as angels, and that they simply bought
the clothes from the negro named, be-
cause it was a big bargain. However,
they failed to give clue to the negro's S
or his name.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
TO TEST VENEZUELA'S
CONSTITUTION.
Representative Taylor Offers
a Resolution in the Case
Cf Glass.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. l. Representative
Taylor, Chairman of the Elections Com
mittee No. l of the House, offered a
resolution today proposing that the ere
dentials of Carter Glass, elected to the
Fifty-seventh Congress from the Sixth
Virginia district, be referred to his COM
mittee and inquiry made as to whether
they are based upon returns of a law
full election for members of Congress
held in Virginia, November 4, 1902; and
upon what character of registration lists
and under color of what Constitution or
ordinance such election was held, and
whether at said election the right of
franchises accorded to all citizens of
Virginia alike without regard to race or
color and whether any citizens of the
United States who were entitled to vote
for members of Congress" were deprived
of any rights.
The resolution was referred to the
Committee on Elections, No. 1. 1t will
first be determined by the committee il
such an inquiry is to be made. The OBJ
ject of such all inquiry as the resolution
suggests would be to test the validity
of the Virginia Constitution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
BILLS TO REGULATE
THE TRUSTS.
A Number Along This Line
introduced IntotheHouse
Yesterday.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. IA number of bills
were introduced in the House today af-
fecting commercial combinations. None
of the measures is introduced at the
request of the administration Several
have been shown. to Attorney General
Knox, but he neither has approved nor
disapproved any of the proposed meas
ures.
a Joint resolution offered by Represen-
tative II c.. Smith, Of Michigan, pro-
poses an amendment to the Constitution,
conferring upon Congress- power to de-
fine, regulate, prohibit and dissolve
trusts, monopolies, etc.
Representative Hepburn QoWa)' chair
man Of the Committee on Commerce, IN
troduced bill in the House today ap-
propriating $500,000 to be expended under
the direction of the Attorney General IN
the employment of special counsel ana
agents of the Department of Justice, to
conduct proceedings, suits and prosecu-
tions in the enforcement of the Sherman
Antitrust law.
The resolutions and all bills on TINS
subject were referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
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Great Crowds Were Present
at the Opening
Yesterday.
LITTLE BUSINESS DONE
TIE Presidents NJ, ssage viii not bs Delivered
TO Congress Uotil Tc-day---8oth
Houses Were in Session but
Short Time.
a Short Time,
{By the Associated press.)

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1.-The second
session of the 57th Congress was con-
vened at noon today. Long before the
gaycls fell in the two houses large
crowds thronged about the doors Of the
visitors galleries seeking admission
Early in the forenoon the corridors gave
evidence of an approaching session.
There were the usual scenes and Incl
dents that attend the opening Of Con-
gress. A bright sunny dav brought out
a large crowd 20 greet the law makers.
In the lobbies of the House members
were exchanging greetings. While on the
Senate side there were similar ex-
changes. Large numbers Of Represen-
tatives also journeyed to the Senate
Chamber to shake hands.
To be seen III the corridors AMI lob
bies on both sides were many pnbllc
officials who left the departments to
witness the opening. Notable among
those who gathered at the Capitol this
morning were some OF the members elect
who will take seats next December or
earlier, should an extra session be called.
Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed was
among the visitors at the Capitol Prior
among the members of the House, where
he once served so many years, then
among the members of the Senate. He
was greeted Ton both sides by fr'c psi
and former associates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
REFUSED INCRE AsE OF SALARY.
Reverend Mr.. Vines of Asheville Who is
Greatly in Demand

Especial to the News and Observer)
Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 1.-Rev. w. G.
Newton, the much beloved pastor OF the
First Baptist church here, recently re-
signed his charge, in consequence of
determination to take up missionary
work in China. The congregation called
Rev. W. NJ. Vines, of Asheville. Since
receiving the call from Greensboro, Mr..
Vines had been also invited to become
the pastor of a church in Danville,
Louisville and Knoxville. Mr.. Vines
has declined the call at Greensboro.
There was a report current in Ashe-
vile that to retain him the AsheVille
church had increased Mr.. Vines salary
$500 per year. This rumor was effectually
settled in d communication from the
officers of the church to the Asheville
Citizen, which incidentally shows that
this consecrated, godly man is much
in demand. The card states that instead
of the salary having been raised for the
purpose of holding him, Mr.. Vines had,
before having received this recent
shower Of calls, refused an increase of
salary, and upon the assurance re-
Gently of an additional five hundred dol
lars a year he declared that instead Of
that having any influence over him, Ii
he decided it was his duty to remain in
-Asheville, he should do so at his old
salary refusing to consider any increase
at all In the meantime the congrega- :
tion here is doubly disappointed, and the
Asheville church buoyed up with hope
at being able to keep their beloved pas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
Judge Boyd's Charge to the
Federal Grand
Jury.
RUTHERFORD REGISTRARS
AS Result of the Prosecution ii is Believed
That $4,000 Negroes win Vote
Republican Ticket at the
Next Election.
Especial to News and observer.)

Asheville, N. c., Dec. Judge Boyd's s
charge to the grand jury at. the opening
of the Federal Court here this morning
was construed as having significant bear
ing upon a movement for indictment of
registrars. He defined the constitutional
amendment of North Carolina and spoke
of its qualifications, dwelling at length
upon the qualifications the voter must
possess.
''The law of North Carolina" he said,
''should be observed by the court" adding
that under the law the general qualifica-
tion for a voter was an educational one
and that any person who was q years
of age and had resided two years in the
State, six months in the county and four
weeks in the precinct, had paid his poll
tax and could read the constitution and
write was entitled to vote.
It became a right. he said, not
only guaranteed by the State constitu-
tion but right guaranteed by the laws
and Constitution of the United States
and ought to be protected. He said that
in the Federal Constitution there was
an inhibition against any State denying
or abridging the right of a citizen. to
vote on account of race or previous con-
dition of servitude; that when the con-
stitution was adopted by the State there
was nothing in it as to previous condition
Of servitude; that the registrar or
officer who made such a discrimination
was guilty OF violating the criminal laws
of the United States and would be guilty
if he made such discrimination, although
he exercised such under color of State
law.
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of the A. and NJ. College here for colored,
strong resolutions of thanks were adopt
ed, expressive of appreciation of the
defense made of the institution by the
chairman of the board of trustees, Hon.
A. M Scales w f. Robinson was elect
cd chairman; A. G. Burnette, secretary,
and the resolutions, offered by John r.
McLendon, were unanimously adopted by
a rising vote.
Mr.. C. B. Wilson, an estimable citizen,
who has been sick a long time with fe-
yer and resultant complications, died this
morning at o'clock. He was forty years
Of age and leaves a wife and several
small children.
Mrs Austin Whitsett, of Graham,
mother of Messrs. G.. ~. Alfred and j.
w. Whitsett, of this city, died at her
home there last night, aged So. She had
been an invalid for seven years, and dur
ing long life. had been true mother
"in Israel" prominent in all good works.
Her sons, accompanied by their wives,
left for Graham today to attend the
funeral,
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BIG THEFT OF DRY GOODS.
Two Men are Arrested and Sent to Greens
boro.
Especial to News and Observer


High Point, N. c., Dec. 1.--Early yes
terday morning parties entered the stores
of the High Point Clothing Company
and Mr.. j. Fl. Petty, on North Main
street. and stole almost wagon load
of clothing shoes, etc. Entrance was
effected at the High Point Clothing Com
panys store by breaking the large one
half inch thick plate glass in the front
show window and at Mr.. j. H. Petty s
store by breaking the glass In the door
1t is supposed that a large rock or crow
bar was used in breaking the glass, and
that it was done at the time train was
passing in order to counteract the morse,
as parties living in close proximity
would undoubtedly have heard the noise.
About two weeks ago there came two
suspicious looking characters here and
engaged work at one of the factories,
and secured board with a Mr.. De Lapp.
These two parties were UP all of Sat
urday night in their room, so reported
by the landlord, whose wife on going to
make up the bed the next morning found
a large bundle of clothing and shoes
under the mattress. On asking what
this meant, one OF the party, who had
haDpened to come into the room, re-
plied that they belonged to him and his
friend; that they had bought them last
night from a negro agent from Rich
mond, and not to touch them. This
aroused the suspicion of Mr.. De Lapp,
the landlord, VINO was told the circum-
stances by his wife, and he Immediately
sent up the street to find il any store
had been broken into and with the re-
quest to send officers to his house and
secure the burglars, if this be the case.
The men gave their names as Goode
and Parker. They were arraigned before
Squire Johnson in the Mayors office and
sent to Jail at Greensboro on the noon
train yesterday. In their possession were
found one half dozen oyercoats, four pair
shoes, six light suits of clothes and
on their backs they each wore new
suit of clothes, all belonging to Mr.. J.
III. Petty. None of the clothing taken
from the High Point Clothing Company
was found, and it is not known whether
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
In the Lower House.
(By the Associated Press,

l6y the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 1.-The SIND
Congress in the House was as usual a
spectacular event. The galleries of the
freshly decorated hall were packed to the
doors with people prominent in society
and politics and the flower show on the
floor, although not as elaborate as usual,
filled the chamber with perfume and
added grace and beauty to the scene The
members were good -natured and 1ovaI
and there was no outcrooping Of partisan
feeling to mar The re-assombling. Speak
er Henderson received a cordial reception
as he assumed the gavel, but beyond
this there was no demonstrations The
proceedings were purely perfunctory. A
prayer, the calling of the roll the swear
ing in OF members elected to fill vacan-
cies created by death or resignation dur
ing the recess, the adoption of the GUS
tomary resolutions to appoint commit
tee to wait upon the President, to inform
the Senate that the House was ready TO
transact business and to fix the daily
hour Of meeting, summarizes what was
done. Then the death of the late Rep
resentative Charles A. Russell, Of Con-
neeticut, which occurred In the early fall.
was announced by his successor, Mr..
Brandge, the usual resolution of regret
was adopted and the House, as further
mark of respect adjourned until tomorrow
when the Presidents message will be
received The session lasted less than
an hour
Tho leaders on both sides were sur
rounded and greeted while they found
their way to tho desks, but there We're no
Continued on Page FiYe.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
CASTRO PLAYS FOB TIME.
Written Acceptance of Part of Germanys
Claim
CBy the Associated Press.)

Berlin, Dec. 1.-President Castro, OF
Venezuela, handed, probably on Thurs
day last to the German minister at
Caracas, written acceptance of part of
Germany's claims, sufficiently ccmpre
hensive to delay the presentation of a
joint ultimatum by Germany and Great
British, if not rendering it altoSether un-
necessary. 1t is also understood that
Great Britains demand Will be satisfied
Foreign Secretary Won Richthofen and
the British Foreign Secretary, Lord
Lansdownc, are now in correspondence
over Venezuela's change of front. This
government considers that peaceful
settlement of the question in dispute is
quite probable and attributes President
Castro's yielding to the fact that he has
become aware that the United States
would not interpose any obstacle to the
forcible collection of the claims of Ger
many and Great Britain.
President Castro tried by every means
to keep Great Britain and Germany
apart in discussing the settlements, in
timating or promising one thing and then
another. Germany, having entered into
q general agreement with Great Britain
to exact a settlement jointly will not
make separate agreement. Conso-
quentlv the two powers may yet con-
clude it necessary to disregard Prcsi-
dent Castro's qualified offers and present
an ultimatum to Venezuela.
The German cruisers Amazone' Ari-
adne, and Niobe continue fitting out at
Kiel for prolonged absence. The view
in naval quarters is that the cruisers
will be sent to the West Indies ire
spective of the Venezuela affair, hence
it is believed they will sail, even though
President Castro may yield. 1t is under
stood that the squadron will touch at
the Azores and thence so to st. Thomas
where it will receive Commodore Sche-
dere's instructions. This is the COM
modores first command promising action
beyond routine sea duty. He is reputed
to be cool, sensible man, who will &c
nothing hasty.
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. l.-Presldent
Castro has twice sent for United States
Minister Bowen during the last few days
and has had prolonged interviews Wlth
him, at which the Minister OF Forelgn
Affairs was present. Both the President
and Mr.. Bowen refused to be interviewed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
q Twelve Minutes Session.
(By the Associated Press J


Washington d. c., Dec. 1.-The Senate
was in session twelve minutes today,
the first day Of the session, an ad-
journment until tomorrow being taken
out of respect to the memory of the late
Senator James Mcmillan, who died during
the recess. Rarely has The historic
Chamber presented such an appearance
as it did today The custom of placing
flowers on the resks of the Senators Of
the opening day of session is one which
long has been followed, but the dis
play today was admittedly the most
magnificent of any that heretofore have
been seen. Many of the Senators were
early on the Eoor and were kept busy eX-
changing greetings with old acquaint-
ances.
The galleries were packed to suffoca-
tion and hundreds stood outside the cor
ridors anxious to gain admission. Among
the interested spectators were several
members of the diplomatic corps Senior
Quesada, the Cuban minister, occupied a
conspicuous place and exhibited much in
terest in the proceedings. The absence
of Rev. DR.. MiIburn, the blind chaplain,
was particularly noticed. His place to-
day was taken by Rev. j. Il. Prettyman,
of Washington, d. c. No business was
transacted, beyond passing the custom
ary resolutions that the Senate was ready
to proceed to business and fixing the
hour Of convening the session at IL
o'clock.
President pro tenn Frye appointed Mr..
Platt tConn.l and Mr.. Jones (Arkl, as
the committee to wait upon the Presi-
dent and the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
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TIE SECOND CAMP ..GN
AGaISsr THE REGISTRARS.
It's Beginninning fficially Announced by W,
H. Bildebrand Who Reported Pritchard's
Speeches in Pritchard- Craig Debate.

Campaign No. of persecution against
registrars has begun. 1t was officially
announced by w. a. Hildebrand, who re-
ported the speeches of Senator Pritchard
in the Pritchard- Craig debate in the late
campaign, in the Charlotte official or
gan of the Republican bosses. The story
is signed as a special from Washington.
though it bears the ear-marks of having
been inspired in the Federal court cir
cles in Charlotte. 1t is as follows:
REGISTRARS TO BE INDICTED.
Washington, Nov. 29.-Prompted by
methods which, it is alleged. character
ICED the conduct of the recent election
in some of the counties in North Caro-
lima, Federal officials have planned legal
steps that will doubtless have the effect
of increasing ten-fold the interest in
what many still regard as the couth's s
very much unsettled "race issue" This
contemplated step, which has for It's OBJ
ject the fixing of the status of the odu
Gated negro, whose condition as an cleo
tor is admittedly abnomalous calls for
the indictment of a large number of eiec-
tion officers.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY HCLTON HAS
THE EVIDENCE.
This radical move has been formulated
to the last detail, and United States Dis
trict Attorney A. Z. Hoiton no~ has in
his possession documentary evidence
which he has confided to a few friends.
will result in the certain Indictment of
registrars from different Parts of the
State. To supplement this evidence.
however, witnesses, educated negroes
preachers and school teachers will at
once be subpoenaed to appear before the
grand jury at the December term OF the
Federal court in Charlotte. which con-
venes next Monday.
RUTHERFORD NEGRO PREACHER TO
TESTIFY.
Among the witnesses, i: is thought,
will be the Rutherford county negro
registrar because of his inability to
spell correctly the word divided the
colored divine having written the word
''deyided," in copying paragraph from
the Constitution John w. Simpson, who
represents one of the best Known fa1nil-
les in the county, was the registrar who
put this rigid construction on the law,
and it is said that his aalnc figures in the
papers that are in course of preparation
in the office of the district attorney.
Republicans admit, however. that Mr..
Simpson was consistent, and was not
more lax in his mental examination of
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CoNCAA Is RELIEVED.
And the Chances Of Treaty With Colombia
Seem Brighter.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, Dec 1.-Senor Concha has
been relieved as minister for Colombia
by orders from Bogota, and it is believed
that DR.. Thomas Herran, the present
secretary of the legation here, will be
accredited as minister to succeed Senior
Conchas in the course of a few days.
Meanwhile DR.. Herran has been clothed
by his government with full authority to
prosecute the negotiations looking to a
canal treaty with considerably enlarged
powers.
Minister Concha having stood fast
against several strong representations
from his own government favoring a
treaty, the latter decided to place the
further negotiations in the hands of DR..
Herran. 1t is, of course, assumed from
this change that the chances of the
treaty have been bettered.
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Dewey on Active Duty.
(Bv the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. Admiral Dewey
resumed active sea duty today for the
first time since his return to the United
States from his ever memorable cruise
in the Philippine waters. His four
starred pennant was hoisted on the
Presidents yacht, Mayfiower, at the
Washington navy yard about 8 o'clock,
and accompanied by the members of his
staff, the Admiral sailed away to as
sumo direct command of the largo fleet
engaged in the mancuvers in the Carib-
bean Sea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-02
Snow in Cherokee.

(Special to News and Observer
Murphy. N. c.. Dec. 1.-Snow fell here
all day throughout Thanksgiving, but It
did not remain long on the ground. The
mountain peaks on all sides of Murphy
however, are covered in white and are
very beautiful The weather this fall
has been the best in the remembrance Of
the oldest inhabitants, and fires having
been necessary for only about two weeks,
and even yet it is not too cold to enjoy
being out doors.
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& Mutineer in Irons.
(Bv the Associated Press

Newport News, Va, Dec. 1.-The Ger
man steamship Briscarnia, Hamburg to
New Orleans, stopped here for coal early
this morning and put ashore for safe
keeping II. Zatner, seaman who is
charged with mutiny and assault upon
is first officer When the ship sailed
this evening Zatner was put aboard in
irons. He will be taken back to Ger
many for trial.
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WRECI OF A SrEAMER.
Fourteen Men Believed to Have Gone Down
With the Charles Febard.
(Rv the Associated Press

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, Dec. 1.-The
steamer Charles Hebard was wrecked at
Point Mainse early today. She broke up
and disappeared completely, and it is
believed her crew of fourteen men were
also lost. The schooner Aloha, with the
Hebard had in tow is still missing on
Lake superior.