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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Demand That China Pay In
demnity in Gold.
1T MAY BE COMPROMISED
The United States Feels Morally Bound to
Support the Chinese Contention for
the Silver Basis---She May Sug-
gast Arbitration.
gsst Arbitration.
lRy the Associated Press.)

Pekin, Jan. 3.-The signatories of the
Chinese peace protocol, except the Ameri-
can, have consulted their respective gov
ernments and practically have decided to
identically notify China that her failure
to fulfill the obligations provided for by
the protocol will entail grave conse-
quences. A strong sentiment exists in
favor of compromise, if China will ad-
init that the protocol demands the pay
ment of the indemnity on gold basis
and confine her arguments to the hard
ships resulting from the increase of the
debt by nearly 20 per cent. since the
signing of the protocol, though the de-
probation in the value of silver, and the
probable further increase from the ex-
pected adoption of the gold standard in
the Philippines and in the Straits set
Elements, but the powers refuse to
waive the plain Interpretation of the
protocol. The danger if China maintains
her position is that some of the powers
may demand territorial concessions for
compensation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
McNeill- Gerald

Dunn, N. c., Jan 3.-(Spcial. THE we'd
ding of Miss Bertha Gerald and Mr.
Thomas H. Mcneil on Christmas eve in
the Darlor of the Oates Hotel was
charming event.
The ceremony was performed in an i'm
pressive manner by the Rev w. B. Nor
ton in the presence of a number of
friends, among whom were Mr.. A. B. Har-
old with the bridegroom, Misses Annye
Harper and Ora Wilson with Messrs c.
p. Young and A. L. Newberry. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. H. Privett and Miss Viola Nc
Neill and Mr.. and Mrs G. L. Wilson.
After the ceremony there was delight
full reception at the home Of the groom s
father, Mr.. H. c. Mcneil. On the follow
ing evening a reception was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ II. Privctt, the
latter a sister of the groom.
The bride is the charming daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Gerald. late CT the
Kansas and the groom is the able editor
of the Democratic Banner Of this place.
Both are popular and have many friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
sHR1EKgD AT SIGHT OF HIS FACE.
Painful Scene at the Inquiry Into the Sanity Of
Harry Rose
(By the Associated Press.)


New York, Jan. 3.-There was pain
full scene at today's session of the COM
mission appointed to inquire into the
sanity OF Harry Rose, former stage, man
ager at the Garrick Theatre, who is
charged with the murder fhis wife.
Among the witnesses called in rebuttal
of the evidence produced by the defence
to prove Rose was insane, was his sister,
law, Mrs. Zimmerman. Rose was
brought into court unknown to her and
given a seat Immediately behind the wit
ness. When asked to identify Rose she
turned. Rose was apparently unmoved
and unaffected, but the woman stood by
her chair shrieking violently. Rose put
his hand on her shoulder murmuring in
a low voice, May, Oh, May"
Mrs. Zimmerman continued to cringe
down until she was almost on the floor,
still Shrieking violently. Justice Dono-
hue ordered Rose removed. During the
interval in her Mysteries, Mrs thinner
man turned to District Attorney Clarke.
She was still trembling violently, but had
recovered. her voice and proceeded to
upbraid him. Then Mrs. Zimmerman
tainted. She recovered only to fall into
another fit of mysteries. and it was half
an hour before she recovered. The hear
ing was adjourned until next Saturday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
FROM DURHAM TO CHAPEL hill.
Application to be Made for Charter TO Run
Electric Line.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N c., Jan. 3.-The Durham
Traction Company has published a notice
that application would be made to the
General Assembly for charter to run
street car line to Chapel Hill.
1t is learned today that this line will
probably be built this year. General Man
ager w. w. S. Butler, of the Traction
Company, told me this afternoon that he
was of the opinion that the line would
be built sometime this year. This mat
ter has been agitated for sometime, the
people here and at Chapel Hill being very
anxious about getting the line. All be-
lieve that it would be a paying invest
ment from the start Manager Butler
saysthat the matter will be settled one
way or the other this year
The people of Chapel Hill have agreed
to subscribe to some of the stock neces-
sary to build the line. Durham people
will also take some stock.
1t looks now like we are to be con-
nected with Chapel Hill by a street car
line and if this occurs there will be many
homes erected along Ae line between the
two towns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
THE ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW.
Sewerage Company Again in Trouble Rev.
A. X. g odcbild Goes to Hospital.
fspeciai" TO News and Observer.

(Speciat to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 3-The second
annual exhibit of poultry and pet stock
under the auspices of the Wilmington
Poultry and Live Stock Association will
begin Tuesday of next week and continue
through the Saturday following. The
management of the fair is assured of a
large number of exhibits both from this
and other States and with favorable
weather the show will be an immense sue
cess.
The Wilmington Sewerage Company
which was recently re-organized by Phil
adelphia capitalists, is again in trouble
with the "populace." This time it is
with the former subscribers to the SER
vice, who are protesting against an ad-
vance over the old rates, notice of which
came quite Unexpectedly a few days age
from the Philadelphia office of the COM
pany. To formulate a plan to resist the
advance, a meeting of the subscribers in
terested was held in the Chamber OF
Commerce yesterday afternoon. 1t was
decided to take the matter into the courts
and fund was gathered to defray the
expenses of the same. The original sub
scribers claim they have a perpetual con-
tract at the old rates and they will fight
it out on that score.
Rev. A. R. Goodchild, of Southport, who
recently left the active ministry in the
North Carolina Methodist Conference on
account of his health, has gone to hos
pital in the North for treatment. His
family will remain at southport for the
present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
The Position of Our Government.
lBy the Associated Press.l

Washington, January 3.--The State
Department has received confirmatory
advices from Pelkin of the declination OF
the powers to receive their second in
demnity installments on the silver basis
1t is not understood that the declination
was accompanied by a threat, but the
action itself is regarded sinister, if
as he has been suggested, it is not taken
with view to making a record of the
position of the powers in this matter.
The situation is regarded here as war
ranting some concern, though, unless the
Washington government is to utterly dis
credit every statement of the powers in
the past two years, whenever the pos
sibilty of division of China came up,
it cannot believe there is an intention
to proceed to extremes.
1t is again suggested that the time is
ripe for reference to this important is
sue to The Hague Tribunal, a consum-
nation devoutly wished for by China,
and course hich has commended itself
to the Washington government.
The United States, hich is interested
equally it'll the other peers in getting
as much money as it can In the shape of
indemnity, still feels bound by moral
la to support the Chinese contention for
the silver basis, looking not only upon
the language of the protocols and the
Pekin treaty itself but also having a
Solicitous regard for China's integrity
and perpetuity as nation. The other
opers are united in demanding settle
ment on the gold basis. This is an issue
which, in the mind of officials here, is
eminently adapted to the methods of
arbitration.
So far China alone has suggested a
reference to The Hague Tribunal, but
it is possible and even probable that the
powers are going to extremes the United
States government will again feel bound
to discharge it's duty under Article 81 of
The Hague Tribunal and point the way
to arbitration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
The Whiskey Question in Durham
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, N. c., Jan. 3.-Many of our
people are favorable to the suggestion
to run the whiskey traffic into the in
corporated cities and towns. In fact a
great per cent would be favorable to the
law should it be submitted to them.
There are some localities in this county
where whiskey is sold from distilleries
and the people in these localities say that
it is disturbing element, more so than
otherwise because there are no officers to
keep order
1t looks now as if the whiskey question
will be an all absorbing one here in the
coming city election. Many of those who
have looked into such matters say that
it will be a question of much Importance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
BANK PRESIDENT 4 SUICIDE.
The Bank Closes aud tho Shooting CT the Cfi-
cal Follows.
(By the Associated Press.)

Silverton, Colo, Jan. 3.-The body of
Jas. II. Robin, president and principal
owner OF the Bank of Silverton, which
closed it's doors yesterday, was found to-
day three miles below town. with bullet
hole through the right temple. In his
right hand was still clutched the revolt
yer with which he had ended his life.
His wife and three children are in Eng
land at present.
Cashier Mundes action in closing the
bank to avoid run is generally com
mended by the business men. MIR. Munde
declined to make any statement regarding
the banks condition except to say that he
believed that the bank would be able to
pay dollar for dollar if the pressure does
not become too great.
The bank, which was private corpor
alton, is said to have had deposits
amounting to $150,000 or more and a re-
port is current that Robin had borrowed
large sums from the bank to carry on
mining operations. He was interested in
the Iowa Tiger silver ledge and the Camp
Bird extension mining companys
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
TROOPS SUDDENLY
LAND At LA GUA|RA
The Streets Barricaded by
the PopuIace.
BUT IT Is A FALSE ALARM
The Germans Were Only Seeking to Clear The
Port Of Small Craft and Thus Render
the Blockade More
Effective.
BUT IT Is A FALSE ALARM
Effective.
(By the Associated Press.)

La Guayra, Venezuela, Jan 3.-The
Germans suddenly landed "a force of
marines at Porto Cabello this morning
and took possession of the custom house
and wharves before resistance could be
offered. The excitement of the inhabi-
tants was intense and they prepared to
defend the rest of the town. Streets
already had been barricaded when it was
announced that the landing of the Ger
mans was only a movement taken in
order to clear the port of small craft and
render the blockade more effective. This
had calming effect On the people, who
at first believed that the allies intended
to occupy all the custom houses in the
country.
The revolutionists are active on the
outskirts of Porto Cabello.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Carolina Daily Fap@p@ Both News and Circulation
Only members of the family and kins-peo-

Only members of the family and kins-peo-
pie were present.
On the last night in the old year Mr..
and Mrs. Fred G. Battle entertained
complimentary to their guests, Miss Bent
ley and Miss Stewart, of Baltimore. In
the game of whist Mr.. Alphonsus Cobb
was awarded the gentlemans prize and
Miss Vera Lyon, the ladies' prize.
Last evening Miss Vivian Norton, at her
home on Chapel Hill street There were
some twelve or fourteen guests present.
1t was a Chatting Dish Party and Pro-
gressive Whist was played. Luncheon
was served.
On Thursday afternoon both the Up-to-
date and Tourists Clubs were entertain
ed The former was entertained by Mrs.
w. L. Wall and the latter by Mrs. R. w.
Winston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
THE PRErENDER ENTERS FEZ.
The Jews Inclined to Support Him. Outbreak
in the City Imminent.
(By the Associated Press.)

Madrid, Jan. 3.-According to the in
formation received by the LIBERAL. the
pretender to The throne of Morocco has
entered Fee and met with good re-
ception.
kilograms received here from Tangier
agree that the situation is more serious.
The postoffice refuses to be responsible
for registered letters. One dispatch
says the Sultan's position is extremely
critical as the Jews, of whom there are
10000 in Fez, smarting from injustice
and cruelty are inclired to support the
pretender and an outbreak in the city is
imminent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04

was reported dying at the hospital today.
Miss Barrett is under arrest.
Miss Palmer known on the stages as
Mile. Anita, is quoted as saying that Miss
Barrett having returned home at 2:3O
a. m. to the fiat they occupied together,
noticed in the parlor a prominent physi-
clan, who Miss Palmer said, had been
treating her. Miss Barrett upbraided the
actress for having such late company,
and Miss Palmer responded sharply.
Then Miss Palmer says, Miss Barrett
shot err, the bullet severing the jugular
vein.
eve kept the revolver under the pill
lows" said Miss Barrett today. 'In
sitting it from one side to the other
it was accidentally discharged.
The physician is not connected by the
police with the shooting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
SENATOR HOAR's BILL.
Statement That it Contains His Own Views
Not Those Of the Administration.
(By the Associated Press

NIy the ASSoCldlGQ IIGSS'J
Washington, Jan. 3.--It can be stated
on high authority that any statement
that Senator Hears bill is the view of
the administration, is false. So far as
can be ascertained it will be simply his
own views. The Attorney Ganeral had
no hand in it's preparation and had not
seen it until its publication.
The Attorney General has been re-
quested by Senator Hoar of the Senate
Judiciary Committee and also by the
Judiciary Committee of the House to
prepare and present his views as to the
nature of further legislation necessary
in his judgment and is not expected to
make his communication to the bodies
before Monday when Congress convenes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
WARRANTS BY WHOLESALE.
Sworn Ont against Men Who Violate the oys-
ter Laws.

Especial to the News and Observer
Morehead City, N. c., Jan. 3.-Our
vigilant oyster commissioner, w. NJ
Webb, has sworn out one hundred and
twenty warrants against different parties
in every part of the county and the
sheriff has been commanded to have them
before W. l.. Arendell, justice of the
peace, at Morehead City January 10, 1903.
The fine for oystering on public grounds
without license is twenty-five dollars, and
the justice has final Jurisdiction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
MANLY NOT IN THE RACE.
Ee Says He is no Aspirant for Senatorial Hon
ors-.-Favors Watson,

Especial to the News and Observer
Winston Salem, N. c., Jan. 3.-'There
is nothing in it," said Clement Manly
this afternoon, when shown a special
from Raleigh to the Washington Post
that he is an aspirant for the United
States Senatorship. Mr.. Manly added:
Il am no aspirant for United States Sem
ator. / am for Cyrus B. Watson for that
high office, and hope to see him elected
by the Legislature"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04

ing merchants Of this place, will dissolve
copartnership in the near future. The
final dissolution will not take place until
Mr.. Hunter returns from the State
Legislature, March 1st.
Mr.. r. L. Bagley will be candidate
before the coming Legislature for the
position of copying clerk.
The Apex Academy, under the excel
lent management of Rev. c. V. Brooks,
which was suspended some months ago,
on account of diphtheria, will resume
operation on next Monday, january 9Th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Shot Off His Foot.

(Speial to the News and Obsercver)
New Bern, N. c., Jan. 3,-While two
men of North Harlowe. a distance of 80
miles from this city, were out duck
hunting yesterday, the gun of one was
accidentally discharged, emptying load
of shot in Mr. j. w. Thomas foot. He
was brought to New Bern by DR.. c. n.
Mason. of Harlowe, who in consultation
with DR.. r. S. Primrose, of this city.
found amputation necessary. Thomas is
getting on as we'll as could be expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
DEATH By WE'LL WINDLAss.
Fifteen Months Old Girls Head is Fractured
as it Swings Around.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Charlotte, n. c.. Jan. S.-The fifteen
months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lester Morris died late this afternoon as
the result of being struck on the head
with the handle of a well windlass.
With her mother the little one was
visiting the home of relatives, five miles
from the city. The bucket was being
lowered into the well when the child
passed near and was struck by it, Her
skull was fractured in two places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
MARION HAD PROSPEROUS YEAR.
New Furniture Factory and Bank Built in
1902---Population Increasing.

To the Editor: There is an animated
progressive spirit here. We had $685. 900
furniture factory built last year, making
five all told and two others in contem-
plation, another bank was established
in 1902. Without counting would say 25
or 80 dwellings were erected last year.
The population is increasing rapidly and
business in every department is moving
forward at a rapid pace. The South and
Western Railroad has been built within
twenty-five miles of Marion and the sur
veying corps has nearly reached town.
Very truly yours,
E. G. EAVES. Mayor
Marion, N c.. Jan. g.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Acknowledges Gift

The management of the Soldiers Home
wishes to acknowledge the receipt of
handsome New Years gift for the New
Bern Chapter room in the Dormitory
building. The present consists of two
rocking chairs and two rugs. The Home
is deeply appreciative, both of the gift
and the spirit of its giving
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
THE FRIES MERGER
Clement Manly Says They
Hope to Organize Definitely
Within Thirty Days.

Especial 10 the News and Observer
Winston-Sale N. c., Jan. 3.-''You
can say that there is not a word Of truth
in the report published that the Fries
Southern Cotton Mill Merger is about to
fall through said Clement Manly today.
He stated that the merger was progress
ing successfully And we hope" he
added "to definitely organize within the
next sixty days. So far as I know there
can be no reason for any one making the
statement which appears in the report
sent out from Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Cotton Growing in West Africa.
(By the Associated Press }

London, Jan. 81. P. Prince, cotton
exporter of Greenville, Miss, sailed from
Liverpool for Nigeria, Africa today to re-
port on the cotton growing experiment in
British West Agrica. He goes out under
the auspices of the British Cotton Grow
ers' Association, which is being warmly
supported by the governors of the West
African cotton will begin to reach the
Manchester market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Events at Apex.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Apex, N. c., Jan. Sit is thought that
the mail will go out over route No. 2,
X r. d., leading out from this place.
ABOUT FEBRUARY LIST. Arch. J. Wood will
be carrier His percentage on the civil
service examination was 90, and he
stands first on the eligible list.
Messrs. Harvard & Hunter, the lead
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Death in New Bern.
Especial to t.

Especial to the News and Observer)
New Bern, N c., Jan. 3.-Mrs. Eliza
beth j. Cook, the wife of Mr.. A. w.
Cook, of this city, died this morning at
S o'clock at her home, on Medcalf street,
of pneumonia. She was 40 years OF age.
Mrs. Cook leaves husband, two sons
and one daughter to mourn their loss.
The funeral service took place at 9:45
this morning from the Centenary Metho-
dist church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Augusta-Aiken R. R. Company,
(By the Associated Press.)

Trenton. N. j., Jan. 3.-The Augusta
Aiken Railway and Electric Company
with a capital of s2,OOO,OOO was incorpor-
ated here today. The company is to con-
struct and operate electric railways and
electric light and gas plants. The incor-
porators: X. K McLoren. H. o. Coughlin
and Louis B. Bailey, all of Jersey City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
King of Saxony Critically Ill.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, JAN "a despatch from Ores
den to the Central News says that Ger
man specialists who were called to at
tend the King of Saxony held a consul
tation today and issued a bulletin de-
claring his condition to be critical. 1t
is believed at Dresden that there is little
hope of the Kings living more than a
few DAYS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Expects to Reach Manila by July 4th
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. g j. Ward, OF the
Commercial Pacific Cable Company, says
rapid progress has been made in the sec
ton to be laid between Honolulu and
Manila and that he fully expects mes
sages will be exchanged with Manila by
the fourth of July next. The laying of
the remaining sections will commence
from Manila the first week in May next.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Wallace on the Jump.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wallace, N. c., Jan. 3.-Business men
of this place have contracted for and
will build a large tobacco warehouse.
Work will begin as soon as possible.
business here has increased greatly and
Wallace expects big things in 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Active Week in Social Circles.
Especial to News and Observer

Durham, n c., Jan. 3.-On Wednesday
evening Mrs. George L. Lyon entertained
at whist party, it being in honor of her
young lady friends. Progressive Whist
was played and after the same delight
full luncheon was served.
An informal dinner party was given by
Mrs. l.. A. Carr, on Thursday afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
BERRIES IN WINTER
Thirty Crates of Strawberries
Shipped From Rose Hill
in December.
Special to News and Observer

Rose Hill. N. c., Jan. 3.-W. d. Will
liams of this place shipped 80 crates Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. variety-during
the month of December. 1902. The bulk
of tbs number sold for $4,000 per crate.
Climatic and soil conditions make this
section an ideal one for the berry grower
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
Occupation Only Temporary.
Rv the Associated Pressl

(By the Associated Press.)
Porto Cabello, Venezuela, Jan. 3.-The
blockading wa-ships of the powers took
all the Venezuelan vessels from the inner
harbor here yesterday morning. They
landed forces on the wharf, but there
was no firing and their occupation OF the
place was temporary The incident
caused great excitement amongst the
people
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04

Miami, Fla, Jan. Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada and
Lady Laurier arrived here today in the
private car of Henry M. Flagler While
in Florida the Canadian Premier will
be the guest of Mr.. F'lagleT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04

Some people are unable to raise their
hopes, while the hopes of others run to
seed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-04
BESSIE PALMER DYING.
Shot by Miss Elsie Rarrett---Was it By Acct
dent or Design
az the fascinated Press. J

Chicago, an. 3-Miss Bessie Palmer
shot yesterday by Miss Elsie Barrett