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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
A DULL THUD COMING.
1t Will Mark the Fall OF shaffer--- Autonomy
in Trades Councils Fight.
(Ry the Associated Press.l

New Orleans, Nov 19.-The special
committee appointed to consider the
charges made by President Shaffer, of the
Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron
and Tin Workers, against President
Gompers, of the American Federation of
Labor, will report tomorrow. 1t will
-~rminato in the cxoneration Of President
Gompers. Mr.. Shaffer has not only failed
to substantiate his charges, but the men,
bers of the committee are authority for
the statement that he never has made
any, to that body at least. He has ap-
peared before the committee, and when
he came away, declared he had presented
his charges. The committee says he did
not formulate them. In the absence OF
direct accusation there can be but one
end to the investigation.
The convention today wrestled with
the subject of the autonomy of trades
councils, and the matter was not ex-
hausted when the adjournment was taken
at o'clock. The chief fight of the day
came in the old struggle between the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners and the Amalgamatcd Associa-
tion of Carpenters. The former organiza-
tion asked for the revocation of the
charter of the latter because of alleged
practices contrary to the interests of the
trade union movement, its avowed object
being to force the other organization into
it's own ranks. After several hours of
debate, the matter was referred to a COM
mission OF eleven, five from each organi-
zation, and an umpire to be mutually Sc
lected The commission is to meet on or
before March 1, 1903 and endeavor to
loo, of fr,c fyTyo
organizations
The faction in the convention which Is
opposed to the reelection of President
Gompers has as yet been unable to fix
upon n rival candidate. Vice President
James Duncan has refused to commit
himself in either direction and President
James NJ Lynch, of the Typographical
Union, is now spoken of as a candidate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
KENILwoRTH INN BROUGHT $50, 900.
Purchased by Joseph Gazzam, ofPhiladelphia-'
Lumber Mems Convention.
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Especial to the News and Dbserver.)
Asheville, N. c., Nov. 19.-Kenilworth
Inn was sold today under foreclosure of
mortgage at public auction. The prop
erty was purchased by Joseph M. Gag
zam, of Philadelphia, for $4,000. Mr..
Gazzam was the only bidder. The mort
gage held by the Girard Trust Company
against the Kenilworth Inn property
aggregated about s125.000 Mr.. Gazzam
is trustee of the Kenilworth Land Co,
and it is understood that the property
has cost him really about $4,000. He
stated that it was his purpose, if the
order of sale was confirmed by the
courts, to have Kenilworth Inn kept
open the year round.
AS a result of yesterdays meeting o.
the Hardwood Lumber Men. it is pro-
posed to have the Lumber Mems con-
vention here early next summer. 1t is
proposed to make the convention one Of
the largest ever held in the interest of
the lumber industry in the South.
VIM. L. Creasman, who is wanted here
to answer to the charge of rape, and for
whose arrest the Governor has offered
5000 reward. has not been captured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
CANAL TREATY HITCH
State Department and CoIum-
bia Disagree.
Differences Have Arisen Which Must be Recor-
cilsd Before Treaty can be Drawn
Hay Takes Strong Position.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c., Nov. 19.-Differ.
ences have arisen between the State De-
partment and the Colombian government
which may delay an agreement upon the
terms of a canal treaty beyond the term
in which it had been expected to conclude
the treaty. 90
Secretary Hay has furnished the Colom-
bian minister, Mr.. Concha, with a mem
orandum setting forth the position of this
government which was prepared by the
secretary after he had received a similar
memorandum from Mr.. Concha, defining
the Colombian position.
There are differences between the two
which must be reconciled before treaty
can be drawn. 1t has been believed until
now that all was favorable to a speedy
conclusion of an understanding between
the two governments. 1t is apparent
that Mr.. Hay has taken a firm position
and did not adopt all the terms pro-
posed by Mr.. Concha or some especially
desired by the Colombians. 1t has been
understood that the discussions which
have been held during the tendency of
the negotiations have touched more upon
what is regarded by the government as
less important matters of consideration
that upon the material point involved.
1t is assumed that Mr.. Concha will re-
fer the points of variance to his govern
ment and thus time will be consumed
as it will take several days to get a
reply from Bogota to his inquiries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
THE BREEsF-D F-DIcKERsON CASE.
The Famous Asheville Bank Defaulting Case
In Charlotte To-day.
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especial to the News ana ODSerVer)
Charlotte, N c., Nov. 19.-Tomorrow
the celebrated Breeze Dickerson- Pen
land Asheville Bank case comes up for
trial. Judge Mcdowell, of Virginia will
sit with Judge Bond in trying the case
in the Federal Court.
For the defense the attorneys are
Judge Chas. Moore, Senator Pritchard
and Jones and Tillet, of Charlotte. For
the prosecution appear District Attorney
Holton, Assistant A. H. Price and eX-
Judge w. P. Byrum. The defendants
are W. e. Breese. former President of
the First National Bank of Asheville;
]. f. Dickerson. director, and w. H.
Penland cashier.
This is the third trial of Breese and
Dickerson, who are charged with de-
frauding the bank of $263000 in July,
1897 OF this sum it is alleged that
Breese got s1140O0, Dickerson $67, 900
and Penland $4,000. The first trial of
Breese and Dickerson resulted in a con-
viction with a sentence to the peniten-
tiary for ten years, but the Court of APP
peals granted their petition for a new
trial Penland has his first trial this
term. The defendants are accused of
robbing the bank through a system of
overdrafts and then secured worthless
signatures to notes and realized on them
through the banks endorsement. They
declare that they had no criminal intent
but simply were unable to realize on
bona fide notes
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NOT Parry TO ALLEGED
MERGER OF SOUTHERN ROADS
Chicago, indianapolis g. Louisville Disclalm
any Combination as Alleged by Kentucky
Railroad Commission.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Nov. 19.-The Chi
way Company today filed with the Inter
State Commerce Commission its answer
70 the complaint of the Kentucky State
Railroad Commission regarding an al
legged merger of interests among the
railroads in the South. The answer de-
nies that the road is a party to any
If the combinations alleged or to any
Of the contracts, arrangements or agree
ments alleged in the complaint. The
answer denies that either the Kentucky
Commission or the Interstate Commerce
Commission has jurisdiction in the case.
It says the complaint fails to show that
any of the defendants have violated, or
propose to violate the Interstate Com
merce Act or any Act of Congress or
any Federal law, in the absence of which,
the answer says. the complainant COM
mission is entitled to no relief what
ever. AS to whether j. p. Morgan &
Company has become either legal owner
Or trustee for the owners of the stock
IN the defendant companies, and has Sc
'ured practically the management and
operation of their affairs. the answer
says the Chicago, indianapolis and Louis
Vile Railway has no knowledge that
would enable it to admit or deny this
charge, and therefore leaves complainant
TO prove it. The same answer is made
% the allegations as to the requirement
Of the majarity of the Chicago, Indian
1pols and Louisville stock by the Morgan
trm, for and in the interest of the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad and of the
Southern railway, and as to the acquire
nent of various railroads and the con-
solidatio of certain lines by the other
defendants, as alleged
The Chicago, Indianapolis and Louis
Vile, however, AYERS that even if it be
true, as alleged that the majority in
control of its stock was acquired and is
now held in trust by some one for the
two other roads mentioned above, no at
tempt has ever been made by such al
legged majority to holders to change the
management of the board of directors of
The answering company nor to increase
nor control the rates of the company in
the interest of any Of the defendants,
and that the persons constituting the
majority of the directorate in May, 1899.
continue to control its affairs. The an
swer further says that the passenger
rates from Chicago to Louisville and
intermediate points and from Chicago
over the Chicago indianapolis and Louis
Vile, to the Ohio River and thence to
points south of that river have not been
increased, and says that no connecting
lines participate in making it's through
freight rates from Chicago to points
south of the Ohio river. 1t is denied that
the alleged majority stockholders ever
have attempted to control or change or
interfere with the rates. and says the
company's rates have been made without
any interference whatever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
THE PUsLIC WANTED A SON.
But To- Girl is Born Into the Italian Royal
Household.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome, Nov. 19.-Queen Helena was
accouched of daughter this morning
The mother and child are announced to
be doing we'll The new princess win
be named "Mafalda.''
The accouchment occurred a month
earlier than was expected. The King
yesterday was shooting on the Island OF
Monte Christie when he was suddenly
summoned home. He Immediately
boarded yacht aud was landed on the
beach in the neighborhood of Rome. AS
there were no debarkation conveniences
the King was carried ashore on the
backs Of sailors. A motor car was in
waiting and he soon reached the palace.
The birth of another princess instead
of an heir to the throne is a great public
disappointment.
United States Ambassador Meyer was
the first outsider personally to con-
gratulate the King. The sovereign was
in excellent spirits. He declared he
was satisfied with another daughter, and
said the Queen and the child were doing
we'll.
The child born to the King and Queen
of Italy today is the second daughter
the first. Princess Yolands Margherita,
having been born at Rome June /, 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Western North Carolina Con-
ference Opens.
BISHOP SMITH PRESIDES
fne Reports of the Presiding Elders Show Gains
in Rccessions TO the Church and Money
Raised for Benevolent
Causes
Causes,
Especial to News and observer)

Monroe, n. c.. Nov 19.-This morning
shortly before ten o'clock in the elegant
new brick Methodist church, the Western
North Carolina Conference was called to
order by Bishop A. Coke Smith, who pre-
sides. for the first time since his eleva-
ton to the bishopric, over the thirteenth
annual session of the body.
The opening devotional exercises were
conducted by Bishop Smith, who made
remarks appropriate to the occasion.
The roll call showed nearly all lay as
we'll as clerical members present. Rev.
w. L. Sheriff. was reelected secretary.
Communications from the various boards
were presented and referred.
The usual committees were appointed,
after which Rev. G. F. Reid. mission
ary from Korea, was introduced and
made an interesting report of mission
work in China and Korea. Rev. G. p.
Watson, of the South Carolina Confer
ence and others were introduced. after
which the eleven presiding elders were
called and characters passed under ques-
ton twenty. and all submitted reports,
which were very encouraging and showed
considerable gains in accessions to church
membership, and money raised for beney-
olent causes.
After announcements the conference
adjourned with benediction by Rev. NJ. H.
Hoyle.
This afternoon Rev. G.. p Watson. of
South Carolina, preached an excellent
sermon in the conference ROOM and to-
night the Epworth League and Sunday
school anniversary was held and several
interesting addresses were delivered.
This is the first time Monroe has en-
tertained the conference, but it is quite
equal to the task, and all indications
point to pleasant and profitable ses-
sion, which will probably come to a
close next Tuesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Fell and Died in the Water.

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Windsor, N c.. Nov. ia stranger
who conducted himself well, giving the
name of G. D. Darbcn, arrived here last
Thursday night and procured work as a
carpenter on the new depot now being
built by the wellington and Powellsville
Railroad. This morning just after be-
ginning work he absented himself from
the other Workmen until it aroused
alarm. A hasty search was begun and
soon his body was found lying face
downward projecting over the bank of
the river. with his head and shoulders
in about two feet of water 1t is be-
lieved that he had some sudden
illness, probably an epilepitic fit.
Dir. Darden seems to have friends
or relatives in Richmond. Va.
Norfolk, Va, and Rocky Mount, n c..
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THE MORAvIAN SYNOD.
Conservation Of the Rev. q. Berkenhager as
Missionary Bishop.


Especial to the News and Observer)
Winston-Salem, N. c., Nov. 19.-At
this mornings session of the Southern
MoraVian Synod, principally routine
business was transacted, such as reports
by pastors, Sunday schools, etc. Presi-
dent G. d. Kreider of Linden Hall Semi
nary, Lititz, Pa, was introduced to the
synod.
This afternoons session was devoted to
the consideration of the pastors reports
and discussion upon church contribu-
tions, Sunday-scho needs and sesqui-
centennial celebration. Tonight's SER
vice was exceptionally solemn and in
teresting, being the conservation of Rev
Hermann Berkenhagen as missionary
bishop to the Moravian missions in Cen
trail America.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Blackburn to Hang out a Shingle.
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Especial to the News and Observer
Winston-Salem, n. c., Nov. 19.-Con-
gressman Spencer Blackburn is here on
his return from Washington to Wilkes
boro to close up his campaign head
quarters. He has decided to locate in
Greensboro and engage in the practice
of law, after his marriage to Miss Par
ker, daughter of Col. Parker, the million
aire capitalist of Washington. 1t will be
a home wedding and will be celebrated
on December goth. 1t is certain that
Mr.. Blackburn will not contest the cleo
tion of Congressman Kluttz.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Wreck Delays Trains.

Freight No II, of the Seaboard Air
Line, due in Raleigh at half past seven
yesterday morning, left the track at
Housom, some thirty miles north of We'll
don, about o'clock yesterday morning
1t is understood that a broken axle
caused the trouble Conductor Cox, of
Raleigh. was in charge of the train.
Fortunately no one was hurt in the
werck.
The repairing of the track and clear
ing OF wreckage put the passenger
trains behind time, and these arrived in
Raleigh a number of hours off schedule
time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20

Greensboro, N. c., Nov. 19.-The HUGO
muga cotton mill started up today with
fifty looms. Mr.. Clarence n. Cone, who
is the largest owner Of the new enter
prise, states that he hopes to have the
remainder of the 144 looms of the mill
running by next Monday Mr.. J. H.
Denny who was superintendent of the
mill before it was shut down a few
months ago on account of litigation, has
been made superintendent of the mill
under its new management. The yarns
and all other materials necessary to run
the mill with all its looms have been
ordered and are on the way here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
DR. Troy's Great Work.
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Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N c., Nov. 19.-The following
is a partial report of the work done
by Rev. T. L. Troy, city missionary of
Durham, since March, 1900, at which
time the Provident Club disbanded.
Total amount received for the work,
$66S7S; balance expended over receipts
s2S. .73. Total, $697.31. Spent for desti
tute persons, $45947 for medicine, etc,
for the sick, $5S.73; for sending fallen
girls to rescue homes, $199.S1. Total,
s697.51. OF the s69751, $195.40 came
from the relief fund. leaving $5o2.11 con-
tributed by the city. OF this amount
ten persons contributed $259, leaving
only $243 from the rest of the city.
During the period of two and a half
years. in addition to looking after the
sick and destitute and informing the diff
ferent pastors of members of their re-
spective denominations, who have moved
to the city and gathering children into
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Notes of Progress at Durham.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and observer
Durham. N c., Nov. 19.-The contract
for heating the new municipal building
was awarded to the Smith-Courtney Com
pany of Richmond, Va. The board OF
aldermen has instructed the market
committee to sell the site upon which
the present old market house is situated,
possession to be given when the premises
are vacated.
Morehead Avenue was ordered to be
macadamized its full width from Duke
street westward to the stables of Mrs.
l.. L. Morehead.
Revs. j. w. Wellons and A. P. Barbee
have gone to Rockingham county to at
tend the North Carolina and Virginia
Christian Conference. Rev. Mr.. We'll
Ions has attended some three or four
conferences lately.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
CLEVELAND DUcKsHUNT ENDED.
The Fx-President and Party Return Home
Sooner Than Expected
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Nov. lex President
Grover Cleveland and party returned to
Norfolk this afternoon from the pre-
serves of the Back Bay Cunning Club,
where they had been ducking as the
guests of Joseph Seelinger, of this city,
president of the club.
Mr.. Clevelands S return was unexpected
as he intended to remain at the marshes
for few more days. After lunching
with Mr.. Seelinger in this city, the ex-
President and party left for New York
on the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk route. A large hamper of game
was forwarded to Mrs. Cleveland. at
Princeton, by express.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Cigarette Cost Him $3.50.
Especial to News and Observer

Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. 19.-The
most expensive cigarette ever smoked in
North Carolina or probably in any State,
was the one smoked by w. 0. Saunders,
the boy editor of the Tar Heel two
months ago. 1t will be remembered that
Saunders spent forty-five minutes in the
lookup. and upon his release stated his
intention to appeal to the Supreme court.
He was allowed the time in which one
is allowed tn arrange for an appeal to
pass, and yesterday he was again called
into the Superior court. This morning
he forfeited the sum of $3.50 for the
offense
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
University Historical Society.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial 20 NeWs and ObserVer.J
Chapel Hill, N. c., Nov. 19.-The His
torical Society of the University of North
Carolina, presided over by the venerable
DR.. X. p. Battle, held its second meeting
in Gerard Hall last evening. Mr.. r. B.
Collins delivered an elaborate treatise
upon the life of General Ramseur, and
Mr.. Sloan vividly described the life of
North Carolina's greatest chief justice,
Judge Ruffin.
Mr.. G. w. Graham spoke of the capture
of Fort Fisher. and Mr.. E. l.. Sawyer
read a foreeful paper touching the life OF
Governor William A. Graham.
The meeting was closed with an ex-
cellent address by DR.. Battle upon '"Thc
Sale of North Carolina Escheated Mill
tary Warrants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Daily Circulation

His receipts showed he had paid house
and he paid lodge dues at some point,
not dated on receipts to w. ]. Myers,
financial secretary Jr. o. u. A. M. on
September g. 1902.
I.ater.-Wire has just been received
from Wolfe Lipeitz to ship the body to
Edenton, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
General Gordon to Lecture,
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'tOptCidl " -NCho anu CDSSA' 'Si'J
Wilmington, y. c., Nov. 19.-General
John B. Gordons appearance here tomor-
row night to deliver his great lecture,
First Days of the Confederacy," will
be made the occasion of a grand rally
of the veterans of the Civil War in this
vicinity. Cape Fear Camp No. 254
United Confederate Veterans, is ar
ranging for General Gordon's entertain
ment while he is in the city, and will
pay, him marked attention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
JAMEsT0WN EXPOSITION SITE.
Will be Located on Hampton Roads Opposite
Fort Monroe.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 19.-President
Fitzhugh Lee and the directors of the
jamestown Exposition Company, at
meeting held today, selected the site for
the exposition to be held in 1907, COM
memorating the eer centenary of the
first permonent Anglo-S Saxon settlement
in this country, which was made at
jamestown in 1907. The site chosen is on
Hampton Roads, directly opposite
Fortress Monroe. The tract contains $50
acres, with long stretch of water front.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
His Hand Crushed.

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Fremont N. c., Nov. 19.-Ashley
Mlggs, young man, while feeding cot
ton gin at Pinkney yesterday, had his
left hand bodily crushed
Fremont Academy now has 12O pupils
on the roll
The installing of the machinery at the
oil mill is being rapidly pushed forward
A car of machinery is received at the
mill almost daily now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
Died Under Faith Cure Treatment.
Especial to News and Observer.

Wilmington, n. c., Nov. ia story
reaches here that son of Mr.. p T.
Adam, of Brightsville, Marlboro county
S. c., was sent home to his parents this
week from Marion, a corpse. The young
man was attacked with typhoid fever
near Marion, where he worked. He
went under the care of a faith cure
school," and those in authority refused
to send for a physician. The young man
died and a prosecution may follow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
FRIES GOES TO GREENSBORO.
To Join Cotton Mill Merger Committee Which
Meets There.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Winston Salemn, n. c., Nov. 19.-Mr.
II E. Fries went to Greensboro tonight
to meet his committee which is arranging
to combine the largest cotton mills in
the South. This meeting was to have
been held at Charlotte, but was changed
on account of Greensboro being more
centrally located.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
ON RETIRED LIST.
Col. w. B. Rodman Will not Stand for Re- cleo.
tion in December,

1t is understood that Col. w. B. Rod
man, in charge of the Second Regiment
of the State Guard will not stand for
reelection in December when the BIZ
ennial election of officers of the State
Guard takes place. He, is is said, will
ssk to be placed on the retired list after
his service of twenty years in the State
Guard,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20

the Sunday schools. Rev. Mr.. Troy, the
missionary, has sent about thirty Or
phans to the different orphans homes,
and fifteen fallen girls to homes in CO.
lumbia, S. c.; Washington, d. c., and
Newport, Va. Most of them have re-
formed and are doing we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
NIB LATTA's SUIT.
He ASKS for Damages to the Amount Of
100000.

Some time ago it was announced thai
Mr.. c. G.. Latta, of this city, would enter
suit for damages against the company In
New York by whose electric street car
he was so badly hurt some months ago.
This has been done, the damages asked
being 1000, the suit being brought II.
The United States Circuit Court in New
York city