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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
TIE GERMAN TARIFF BILL.
Why the Government Yielded to Pressure in
the Reichstag.
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin Dec 5-The reason the gov
eminent came to terms with the majority
party in the Reichstag on the Tariff bill
was because it learned Russia was going
to denounce the commercial treaty before
the years end hence the necessity for
getting the Tariff bill passed as quickly
as possible in order to have a basis on
which to negotiate a new treaty. The
government also was extremely anxious
to get the treaty ratified by the present
Reichstag and remove the tariff and
treaty questions from the realm of prac-
teal politics before the general election
of June. In order to do so, more eff
fectively indications point to the govern
ment's intention to bring up some mill
tary question, like the appropriation for
the Improvement of the artillery, on
which the election fight will be made.
Baron Heyl Won Herrensheim, Count
Won Kanitz, and Baron Won Wardorf, to-
gether with sixtyfour Conservative, Ma
tional. Liberal, and AntiSemite mem
bers of the Reichstag, introduced reso-
luton today directly aimed at the Uni
ted States. The resolution asks Chancel-
lor Won Buelow, before renewing the
commercial treaties, to serve notice on
any country not giving German goods talf
reciprocity treatment that the existing
most favored nation privileges will be
discontinued in its case when the gen.
cral commercial treaties are renewed
Liberal critics point out that if the above
leads to a tariff war Germany will get
worsted. since the United States is able
to get manufactured goods from England
and France, which Germany is now sup
plving. whereas Germany must have
American raw materials, petroleum, etc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
MOVES IN THE NAVAL GAME.
United States Consul at Port of Spain Cables !
the War Department.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated PRESS
Washington, Dec. 5.-Reproducing real
war conditions in connection with the
naval maneuvres now in progress in the
Caribbean Sea, United States Consul
Smith, at Port of Spain, today, cabled
the State Department an account of the
movements of the "enemy's" squadron
which is supposed to be a foreign fleet
attempting to approach the United States
by way of the Caribbean and the Gulf Of
Mexico. The consul says that the squad
ron left Port of Spain yesterday going
through Bocas Grande and steered east
ward with all the ships well supplied
with coal. The commander of the fleet
casually inquired before leaving as to the
health conditions at Bermuda, which the
consul suspects is crafty device to
mislead him as to the real destination
of the squadron. The State Department
will perform it's part in the play by in
forming the Navy Department of the
consul's advice, so that Rear Admiral
Higginson, who commands the defending
squadron, may take the proper measures
to overhaul his foe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
WAS HE POISONED?
Sudden Death of George F. Leyh is Being In
vestigated.
,By the Associated Press


New York, Dec. 5.-An investigation
by the coroner into the sudden death
of George F. Leyh, wealthy truss manu-
facturer in Brooklyn, has developed con-
siderable of a mystery.
l,eyh was over 20 years old, and is
said to have possessed an estate of more
than $500, 900. 1t was his custom to eat
luncheon in the rear of his place of bust
ness. With mis- daughters, he made his
home III apartment above. On Tuesday
the luncheon was brought as usual and
Leyh went into the cellar for a bottle
of beer. He took it from case con-
tanning twenty bottles. On taking off the
TOP. he found the beer flat, but drank
part Of a glass.
1t tasted bad, and he called to the
office boy, whom he asked to taste the
beverage, which he said was bitter. The
boy put the glass to his lips and said
the same. Leyh arose and started across
the room Suddenly he fell and died in
twenty minutes
The doctors found that his death was
probably caused by a strong irritant
poison. At first it was believed the stuff
had been placed in the bottle for safe
keeping anu -HdI LSyA Hdu ldheH TIC
fatal draught by mistake; but a study of
the whole affair is said to have convinced
the coroner that the top of the bott'a
had been taken off and that a large
quantity of poison was poured into he
bottle and the bottle put back in the
case where, as he drank one bottle daily,
it was only a question of time when he
would take it. The beer that remained
in the bottle and glass showed a guam
tity of sediment.
Robert Westphal, employed by the
aged man, says the family often quarrel
led. and that he and his daughter We're
not on good terms.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Warning Growls From Pelee.
(By he Associated Press0

(By he Associated PreSs)
Point-a-Pitre, Island OF Guaoeloupe'
Dec 5-Prof. Lacroix, who was sent out
by the French government to investigate
the volcanic situation in Martinique, ana
who has established his headquarters at
Fondes, ST. Denis, near Mont Pelee, re-
ports that the volcano has been IN dan
gerous activity during the past week.
There have been severe eruptlons ana
ashes have been thrown out, put nave
fallen over the regions already deVas-
tated and evacuated. During the night
rumblings have been heard and the centre
cone appears incandescent. 1t falls ire
quently and reforms in different Shapes.
The smoke rising from the crater Is
sometimes three kilometres high. Yes
sells are advised not to approach the
coast. According to the latest news,
however, Mont Pelee is somewhat
Quieter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Big Purchase of Timberland.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 5.-A special to
the Tribune from Grand Rapids. Mich.
says:
A syndicate made up largely OF Mlchl-
gan capitalists, has purchased tract OF
cypress timberland between New Or
leans and Hammond. La. with an estl-
mated stumpage of 450,00O,O0O feet, and
will organize a company to manufacture.
1t is proposed to erect mill costing
5000 900 at Manchac. on Lake Pontchart-
rain. Among those interested are Thomas
S. Logan and r. Lyon, of Chicago; john
w Blodgett, of Grand Rapids; Danaher
Brothers, of Ludington; Bradford and
Keet, of New Orleans. and w. r. Lyon,
of Ludington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Mass Meeting in Carnegie Hall.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated IreSS')
New York, Dee. 5.-Among the church
dignitaries at the mass meeting in Car
negie Hall tonight were Bishop Capers'
of South Carolina. and Bishop Peterkin
of West Virginia.
Right Rev. T. F. Gailor, Bishop of
Tennessee, spoke on Missions, the Life
of Christianity" He said that the
church was safe as long as it pressed
forward in this conflict aggressively, but
was lost SO soon as it assumed merely
defensive attitude or considered ltseil
at peace and ceased missionary WORK.
One wooden chapel among the heathen'
or one simple stalwart soul preaching
the gospel in The wilderness, counted Tor
more. he said, than all the luxurious de-
votions once a week, or ."e rlcnest
parishes in the richest cities of the rlch-
est countries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Funeral servicesP Performed by Women.
lBx the Associated Press.l

Chicago. Dec. 5.-A ceremony unique
among funeral services was performed
at Rose Hill today when the body OF
a woman was laid to rest by party OF
her women friends. A woman said the
PRAYER. a woman spoke the words OF
culogy over the body, and consigned dust
to dust" at the open grave.
Only one man stood in the throng OIL
mcurners. He was the son or the woman
in the casket, but he took no part in the
simple rites.
1t was the funeral of Mrs. Eliza Jane
oliver Monahan, dead at 80 years or age
the daughter of Captain Joseph OllVef'
of the Continental Army in the RevolQ-
tionary war. Following her last WISH
she was buried by her fellow members
of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
TO ABSORB INDEPENDENTS
Sale of Individual Properties to the Big Coal
Barons Coming Soon
[By the Associated Press.l

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-Recent events
have given ground for the belief that the
result of the negotiations now in progress
will be the ultimate sale of the proper
ties of the individual operators to the
large coal-carrying companies. This will
not be done at once, but it is regarded
here as certain to come in the not dis
tant future because it is believed to be
the only solution of the present situation
and is the outcome which both the In
dependents and the large companies de-
sire. 1t is estimated that the collieries
of the sixty-seven operations can be
purchased for $145,O00,0 900. These opera
tions produce three-tenths of the total
output of coal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Counterfeit Silver Dollars.

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville. n. c., Dec. 5.-Several
counterfeit silver dollars were passed by
wo strangers in this city Thursday. A
,erchanI on Person street found four OF
hem in his possession when he went to
aake a deposit at the bank this morn
ne. He remembers well how he got the
collars, and gave a good description OF
the swindlers to Chief of Police Flow
ers One was dark and tall, and the
other, short and blond. They had the
appearance of farm hands.
The men have not yet been found.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
HOS P tai FOB MALE INSANE.
Clerk Of the Court Russ Suggests use Of States
Prison Buildings.

suggestion that has been made by
Clerk of the Court w. NJ. Russ, OF Raj
eigh is being talked Of
1t is that the buildings of the States
Prison be used as a hospital for the male
insane. 1t is his idea that as the con-
victs are at work in various parts Of the
State the buildings here could well be
used as he suggests.
This would require, Mr.. Russ thinks,
an appropriation of $4,000 from the
LEGISLATURE, which amount would pro-
perly fit up the institution. His idea IS
to use the present hospital for the insane
females and aus the lands adjon to con-
duct both under one management.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07

to the Fifty sixth Congress, providing
for ability in seamen, the right to leave
a vessel when they desired. an ample
crew, ETC., were adopted.
Resolutions were adopted opposing the
passage of the Allen bill providing for
the arrest of those leaving ship with
out the consent of the captain or other
officials. Another resolution was adopted
asking that the provisions of the Chinese
exclusion be applied to the japanese as
well, because of their invasion of the
Hawaiian labor fields.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Washington's Letter Sells High
(By the Associated Press.)

Boston, Dec 5.--A letter of George
Washington, written October 29, 1875, to
his friend, Patrick Henry. Governor OF
Virginia was sold at collectors sale
bv auction today for $3.50, to New York
man acting as agent. The letter is given
in full in Sparks Life of Washington,
and is of some length. Its subject mat
ter related to a grant of money by the
Virginia Legislature to Washington in
reward for his services in the Revolu-
tion and his refusal of the same.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
The Ssamen's Union.
OBy the Associated Press.)

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 5.-The Inter
national Seamen's Union was in annual
session here today The most important
business was the report of the legisla
tive committee which, realizing the
weight of the statements made by Presi-
dent Roosevelt in his message to Con-
gress, regarding the scarcity of seamen,
took occasion to emphasize the need OF
protection Of American seamen from
Monaghan ard other foreign competition
upon the Oriental and other foreign
boat lines. Associations of thanks to the
President for the defense of the seamen
were adopted. Resolutions favoring tho
passage &C the Chandler bill, submitted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
CHARGED WITH MANsLAUGHTER
Proprietor and Night Clerk Of the Hotel Lin
coin Under Bond.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Fred A. Smith, pro-
prietor of the Lincoln Hotel. in which
fourteen men were stled by smoke yes
terday, and Night Clerk e. w. Weber,
were arraingned on the Harrison Street
police court this morning on charge
of manslaughter as accessories before
the fact The men were arrested last
evening at the instigation of Coroner
Traeger and Chief Of Police ONeill. When
the cases were called for hearing the
police asked for continuance and the
hearing was set for December Is. Smith
bonds were placed at $1,000 and Weber
at $4,000. They were signed by Alder
man Brennan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Burglar Gets Fifteen Years.
INV the Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-George Dickin-
son. alias Wescott, the burglar who was
arrested about ten days ago after
desperate fight with policeman, and
who was discovered by detectives to be
a robber by night and business man
by day. was tried and convicted today
and sentenced to fifteen years in the
penitontiary The police accused Dick
inson of nearly sixty robberies, but could
secure legal evidence in but twenty-five
cases. 1t is said that nearly $l0,0Oo
worth of Dickinson's loot was recovered
by the police.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Corbett-M cGovern Fight.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 5-The Metropoli-
tan Athletic Club, of Detroit, agreed to
put up q $4,000 forfeit Tor the Young
Corbett- McGovern fight for January 3,
and Sam Harris for McGoVern. ana John
Considine for Corbett, it is said here,
have practically accepted the local clubs
proposition to give sixty per cent OF the
gross receipts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Fire at Princeton University.
(By the Associated Press.)

Princeton, N. j.. Dec. 5.-Dickinson
Hall, the big recitation building OF the
Academic Department of the University
narrowly escaped being burned to the
ground today. Fire broke out IN the
third story, between the hallway and ex-
animation hall. A bucket brigade was
formed by the students and the local
fire department was summoned After a
hard fight. the blaze was smothered. 1t
is thought that some one dropped light
ed cigarette in the hallway. The loss
is SO 600
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Steamer Saxon Burned.
(By the Associated Press)

Philadelphia, Dec. 5-The steamer
Saxon, of the Boston and Philadelphia
Steamship Compan, was burned at her
dock at midnight. The vessel is a total
loss. She is a sister ship of the steamer
North, which went aground in the Della
ware River near Chester yesterday The
fire originated in the engine room and
Captain Briggs and the crew of twenty
one men aided the local fire department
in fighting the flames. The loss Is IN
known. The vessel was 1890 tons regis
ter and piled between this city and Bos-
ton She carried passengers and freight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
No Dawn in the Dennis Mystery.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 5.-Richard Cole, the
negro who recently was arrested in con-
nection with the murder of Mrs. Ada
Gilbert Dennis. was today released from
custody, the district attorney announcing
that he had no evidence on which he
could ask his further detention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Long Trestle Washed Away.
nv the Associated Press.)

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 5.-The long tres-
tie on the Atlantic and Birmingham Rail
road over the Satilla River was washed
away and destroyed last night by the
eood The Satilla is higher than has ever
before been recorded. orders We're Is
sued today annulling all Atlantic ana
birmingham trains over the division az
fected until repairs can be made Many
country roads in Ware county are i'm
nassable from water and falling trees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Austrian Ambassador Calls.
by the Associated Press.)

Washingt IN. D. c., Dec. 5.-Baron Hen
genmuller, The Austrian ambassador,
called at the executive offices today and
presented to President Roosevelt the
Austrian surgeon, Prof. Lorenz, and his
assistant, DR.. Mueller.
DR.. Lorenz held clinic at providence
Hospital today, operating on slX-yeaf-
old child for his disclocation incurred al
birth. Two typical cases of club-toot also
were presented for operation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
The Outsiders Won.

A game of football was played yester-
dav afternoon at the A. and M. College
NV a selected team with team made up
of an eleven from Kings Business Coli
leee some young men of Raleigh, an
some of the college boys. The latr'
won by score of ten to nothing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
HIs GOLD COULDN'T SAVE him.
Denny, the Millionaire, Brewer Of st Louis,
Sentenced for Perjury.
fBy the Associated Press.)

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 5.-After two days
of trial. Charles ]. Denny, the millionaire
brewer and director in the SUBURBAN
Street Railway Company, formerly
member of the House of Delegates, charg-
ed with perjury in connection with the
Suburban bill Doodle deal, was found
guilty early this evening and his punish
ment fixed at two years in the peniten-
tiary. The only defense offered by
Judge Krum, attorney for Denny, was
testimony III behalf Of the defendant
good character
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Wife of Distir guished Statesman Dead
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore Md, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Mary
Hollingsworth Morris Davis. widow OF
the late Henry Winter Davis. the dis
tinguished Maryland statesman, died to-
day in this city from ailments incident
to old age. She left one child, Miss
Mary Davis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Carrie Gets Into Quod.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Topeka. Kans., Dec. 5.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation is in jail today on the charge OF
disturbing the peace. She was forclbly
elected from several drug stores and one
of the most prominent hotels in the city.
Some saloons let her walk in. and as
she was closely watched, she attempted
no smashing. Towards the last. boot
ing mob followed her and other druggists
and Joints slammed the door in her face.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Approximation for Exhibition.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy the AsSOCIaltu ITtSS'J
Richmond Va, Dec. 5.-The bill in the
House of Delegates, making an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for the purpose OF Sc
curing an exhibit of Virginia's natural
and manufactured products at the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition, st. Louis, was
reported today from the Finance commit
tee with a favorable recommendation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
King to Visit Ireland.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec 5-The lord mayor Of
Belfast announced today that the Earl
of Dudley had informed him that King
Edward would probably pay visit to
Ireland in 1903. This intimation coming
through the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
is regarded as PRACTICAL an official an
nouncement of His Maiestys decision.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Whom Have They Saved?
(By the Associated Press.)

Cape Henry, Va, Dec. 5.-Captain
Langreuter, of the German steamship
Koln, bound from Bremen for Baltimore,
signalled as the vessel passed this sta
ton: I'VE have crew saved from aban-
doned w. H. T. D."
The signal letters are not recognized
hara
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Musical Composer Dies.
(By the Associated Press.)

Swamp Scott Mass, Dec. 5-Dr
Henry S. Cutler, composer and musical
conductor, credited with introducing
vested male choirs in this country, died
here today DIR. Cutler formerly was
organist and choir master of Trinity
ch2lrch in New York city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
II Stranded Schooner Floated.
fBy he Associated Press.)

Baltimore, Md. Dec. 5.-The schooner
L. Herbert Taft. Baltimore for Port
Tampa, which went ashore yesterday on
Bodkin Point in the Patapsco, has been
assisted off, and is reported anchored in
the Chesapeake at the mouth of the
river 1t is probable that the vessel was
not damaged
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
The Fine Remains on Kittie Clyde.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 5.-The Board of Re-
view of the National Trotting Associa-
tion today denied an application for the
removal Of a fine of 800 on Kittie Clyde,
disqualified for performing in no time
race at Newport News. Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Site for Federal Building.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury Taylor has selected
q site for Federal building in Biloxi
Miss, at the corner of Jackson and
Lamense streets. price $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07

''We~e there enough young men to go
around? ASKED Erma, speaking of the
mountain reset.
Yes. said the girl who had not been
lueeed, but they were too bashful to
G 5und Chicago News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
United States District Judge.

(Fy the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 5.-The President
has decided to appoint A. B. Anderson,
of Charlottesville, Ind, United States
district Judge to succeed John Baker,
who recently resigned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
German Cruisers Arrive.
Bv the Associated Press.)

10y IIt xhooUNIdtVU N"D'|
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 5.--The Ger
man cruisers GaZelle and Panther, and
the German training ship Stosch nave
arrived at Willemstad, Island of cur
acOa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
They Elect q Southerner.
lRu the Associated Press


Schenectady, N. Y, Dec. 5.-The Union
College football team today elected
Harry S. Olmsted, of Chattanooga. Tenn,
captain of next years football team.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07

R hsUh,ehee makes his greatest strike
il th# world IF industry going back
war
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