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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
OPERATORS GIVE REASONS
Tell Strike Arbitrators Why
Union is Not Recognized.
LIMITS EFFICIENCY OF MINER

superintendent Of Pennsylvania Coal
Company Claims Mitehell's Organ.
ization Restricts output and De-
stroys Discipline.
Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-Recognition
of the union, which ehe anthracite
coal operators maintain Is not an is-
sue before the coal strike commits
sion. was the principal demand at
tackled by the Erie company in its con.
test against the United Mine Workers
Of America. superintendent May Of
the Pennsylvania Coal company was
on the stand for long time yesterday
and gave testimony tending to show
that since the advent of the union into
the anthracite regions the workmen
were less efficient, that q lack of dis
cipline has resulted and It has limited
the earning capacity Of the employees.
On crossexamintion, Mr.. May said he
thought that where the company and
the men disagreed some good might
result by calling in a third party.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Indictments Are Expected.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Conspiracy in
dictments against members OF at least
three hard and soft coal combinations
doing business in Illinois and Indiana
are expected as result of the labors
of the grand jury in the fuel famine
inquiry. 1t is considered possible that
these indictments will include wit
nesses who have appeared before the
investigating body. This, 1t is assert
ed, can and probably will be done
through corroborative evidence Sc
cured, tending to prove guilt brought
to the attention Of the grand jury by
the witness own testimony.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Prisoners Shot to Death in Cell

Angleton, Tex, Jan. 15.-Late last
night several men entered cell Of
the county Jail in which Ransom
O'Neal and Charles Tunstall were con-
hned, with a number Of other ne
groes, and shot the two men to death.
The other prisoners were warned to
cover their heads with blankets, which
they did. The bedclothing of the cots
occupied by the negroes caught Are
and O'Neal had an arm and leg
burned off. The negroes were charged
with the murder of County Attorney
weeks ago.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
R[El SMOOT NOMINATED
Mormon Apostle Named for
Senator in Utah.
HOPKINS CHOSEN IN ILLINOIS.

Aurora Man Nominated at Republican
Caucus Without opposition--sens'
tor John c. spooner OF Wisconsin
Named to Succeed Himself.
Salt Lake. Jan. 15.--At caucus OF
Republican members Of the legisla-
ture last night Reed Smoot OF Provo,
an apostle OF the Mormon church,
was chosen as the Republican nomi-
nee for United States senator, to sue
ceed Senator Joseph l., Rawlins,
whose term OF ofiice will expire March
next. This nomination Ia eQulva.
lent to an election.
The caucus was attended by all but
seven Of the Republican members OF
the legislature. The first and only
ballot resulted: Reed Smoot, 80;
Congressman George Sutherland, 0;
George NJ. Cannon, 2; Governor Heber
nj. Wells, 2.
After the result was announced the
last three named candidates with
drew and the nomination OF Smoot
was made unanimous.
Reed Smoot was born In Salt Lake
city in January. 1862. He has been
since 1888 member Of the council
OF twelve apostles OF the Mormon
church and therefore is in direct line
for the presidency Of the church. He
is n monogamist.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
No TidInos Of Steamer st. Louis.

New York, Jan. 15.-No tidings of
the overdue American line steamer st.
Louis have yet been received, At the
ofrices of the line 1t was said that no
anxiety was felt regarding the safe.
ty OF the vessel and that her deten-
tion was doubtless due to bad weather
and to the fact that her machinery and
boilers were in need Of overhauling.
1t is the company's intention to take
her out OF service on her arrival and
send her to Philadelphia for a general
overhauling. 1t Is also pointed out
that the st. Louis started from South
ampton on her return trip day late
and that on her last westward passage
she did not reach here until Monday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
CONFER ON TRUST MEASURE.
Bill TO BE introduced That Has tho Ad
mlnlstration's Support.

mlnlstration's Support.
Washington, Jan. Representa-.
tives Littleneld (MeJ, Overstreet
(nd) and Powers (Mass), Republican
members OF the house judiciary com.
mittee. held a conference with the
president yesterday, at which there
was q free exchange OF views on an
antitrust bill. IL was said the ad.
ministration and the committee mem.
bers are In harmony 30 far as policy
is concerned and that the only points
OF difference relate to matters OF de-.
tail
Members OF tho committee feel con-
hdent, since the talk with the presi.
dent, that the bill which II had pre-.
sented several days ago and which
will be reported to the full commit
tee tomorrow will meet the approval
OF the administration and be generally
acceptable. II In understood that an
effort will be made to secure imme
diate adoption OF the bill by the full
judiciary committee tomorrow, In or
der that II may be considered by the
house carly next week. There is rea-
son to believe that the subcommittee
will adhere to that provision OF the
bill which provides for the promo
tlon of publicity through the inter
state commerce commission, rather
than to create new commission for
that purpose. One member OF the
subcommittee said: "One purpose of
the bill is to catch the guilty. II there
are any, and no harm can come to the
legitimate. The bill furnishes the
necessary machinery for obtaining all
essential information"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
AopkIns Named for Senator.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 15.-Congress,
man A. J. Hopkins OF Aurora was
nominated by the joint Republican
caucus of the Illinois legislature to
succeed W. E, Mason in the United
States senate. The only other name
before the caucus was that of Luther
Latin Mills of Chicago. On motion Of
State Senator Mueller. who had pre-
sented the name OF Mills, the nomina.
tion of Mr., Hopkins was made unani-
nous. Mr.. Hopkins was then present.
ed TO the caucus and made a brief
speech accepting the nomination.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Troops Prevent Prize Fiaht.

Springfield, H., Jan. 15.-Governor
Yates had a company of Fifth infan-
try at their armory last night in uni.
form and under orders to proceed to
the Olympic club rooms to prevent
the six round prize fight between Ole
Olson of Chicago and kid" Williams
of Philadelphia, but Chief Of Police
Herring informed several hundred per-
sons who had gathered at the club
rooms that the fight could not take
place, and the crowd, which contained
a number Of legislators, dispersed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
May Force a Revenue Bill.

Lincoln, Jan. l5.-Representative
Sears of Burt has taken time by the
the forelock in an effort TO command
support OF revenue bill from all
friends of building appropriation meas
ures by introducing resolution pro
hibiting the third reading in the house
of any building appropriation bill un
ill after the passage of revenue bill
providing for the payment OF the
states indebte lness and enough to
meet the aggregate building appropria
iicnS
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
New Trust ls Launched.

New York, Jan. 15.-At meeting
held yesterday the new steel tile and
metal ceiling trust was virtually
launched. A call was sent out to man
ufacturers for an organization meet
ing at Pittsburg next Monday. Lee
McCulom of the New York Metal Cell
ing company will probably be elected
president. Either New York. Philadel
phia or Pittsburg may get the cen
trail factory. with New York as the
business headquarters. The capital
ization will be s10.000,000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Mexico Again Shaken.

Mexico City, Jan. 15.-An earth.
quake shock was felt here last even.
ing and was sharper in the southern
part of the country, causing consider.
able CONSERVATION in San Juan
Bautista, capital OF the state of Ia.
basco. where there was a vertical, as
well as lateral. movement. The peo.
pie nocked into the streets, kneeling
and praying, Advices from Tuzla say
the shock was accompanied by subter.
ranean roarings, loud and terrifying
No lives We're lost and little damage
was done to buildings.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
TWELVE MEN BLOWN TO BITS.
Terrific Explosion at Powder Works
Near Nanalmo, 3. c.

lNoIa''NOf ~ ~
Nanaimo. B. c., Jan. 15.-A terrific
explosion occurred at the Hamilton
Powder companys works, Departure
Bay, yesterday. George Slmonetta,
James Fulforte and ten Cinnamon
were killed. Only one body. that OF
Chinaman, was recovered. Others
were absolutely blown to fragments.
The guncotton storage house explod-
ed frst. the concussion exploding the
drying house, 400 feet away, where
the great loss OF life is supposed to
have occurred. The buildings were
blown into kindling wood and scat.
tered with fragments Of human flesh
over several acres. The tramway was
torn UP and length Of steel rail
twined spirally around a tree, like a
whiplash. The works are three miles
from Nanaimo and broken windows
here Ntestify to the tremendous force
OF the explosion. The management
states that It is utterly impossible to
assign the cause. No witnesses sur.
yiyed
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Trainmen Discontinue Conference.

st. Louis, Jan. 15.-The wage in
crease committees of the western
roads have decided to discontinue the
general conference with the manage
ments of all the roads who have met
them for the last two days. Until the
matter is settled, each committee OF
trainmen and conductors Of the roads
will present its demand for 20 per
cent increase to the management Of
it's road only, and discuss the matter
with their management. This deci-
sion was arrived at yesterday after
the leaders of the orders represented
here by the committees had spent sew
eral days with the managements Of
the western roads without making
hesdway.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Nebraska Adventist is Placed.

Washington, Jan. 15.-W. ]. Lewis
of Nebraska, who was recently ap.
pointed temporarily to a position in
the postofice department pending the
settlement of the issue raised because
of his objections as Seventh Day
Adventist to working on Saturdays,
has received permanent appoint
ment. The matter has been adjusted
on the basis that he will not have to
work on Saturdays and his salary will
be deducted for those days.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Four Killed In Freight Wreck.

Houston, Tex. Jan. 15.-In freight
wreck at South Lake station, on the
Texas and New Orleans railway, yes
terday three men were killed and one
is missing and believed to be dead
and two others injured. The dead:
]. l.. Huddleston, fireman; E. D. Flory
and ]. Hester. Conductor o. S. Dan.
iels is missing and 1t IS believed he
is dead, under the wreckage or that
his body was burned.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Unanimous for Spooner.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 15.-United
States Senator John G. Spooner was
the unanimous choice for reelection
In the joint senatorial caucus last
night. Senator j. j. McGillivan of
Jackson county presented the name Of
Senator Spooner to the joint legisla.
tive caucus in behalf Of the senate, and
NJ. J. Wallich Of Shawnee county
made the nominating speech for the
Republicans OF the assembly. Last
nights caucus determines the re-elec-
tion of Senator Spooner. The candi-
date will be voted for in each house
Jan 81,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
pisbrow placed on Trial.

River Head, l.. l., Jan. 15.-The first
witness in the trial of Louis A. Dis
brow, indicted for the murder Of Clar-
ence Foster, was John S. Lawrence,
father of "Dimple" Lawrence, who lost
her life at the same time as Foster.
Mr.. Lawrence testified that he had OBJ
jected to Disbrow keeping company
with his daughter and only the day be-
fore her death, Disbrow had promised
to respect his request.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Three Skaters Drowned.

Washington, Jan. 14.-While 1000
people were skating on the bathing
basin near Washington monument last
evening the ice suddenly gave way
and precipitated thirty men and WON
en- In the water Three persons lost
their lives. The dead Arthur Was
serbach, an employe of the bureau OF
engraving and printing; Henry c. Hill
a clerk in the war department; Miss
Jessie C. Thomas, clerk in the bu,
reau of ethnology.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Germany 10 Adopt New Policy.

New York, Jan. l5,-Referring to
the Cologne Gazette's assertion that
next TO the lac British Ambassador
Pauncefote no diplomatist enjoyed in
Washington such popularity as DR.,
Won Hollehen, dispatch to the Times
from Berlin says Baron Speck Won
Sternherg is TO be instructed to work
on different lines, He will try to en-
phNsize the community OF American.
German and British interests so far
as ne can.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
HOLD COAL AND PEOPLE SUFFER.

pany's Yards at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Jan. 15.-The charges
that there is enough anthracite coal In
local yards to relieve the famine, TEN
porarily, has been substantiated by a
committee of the common council.
While thousands of people in the city
have been begging coal at any price
and have been turned away daily from
the coal offices, and while untold suf-
fering and illness have been caused in
the last few weeks, all for the lack of
fuel, 10000 tons more than was needed
to end all this misery has been lying
idle in storage at the yards of the Le
high Valley Coal company.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Conference Of Church Clubs,

Pittsburg, Jan. 15.-The eleventh
annual conference OF the Conference
OF Church clubs in the United States
was held in Trinity Episcopal church
yesterday. Delegates are present
from all sections Of the country. The
treasurer reported the conference to
be in good financial condition. st.
Paul MINI, was selected for the next
conference.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
FIGHT FARMERS ELEVATORS.
Illinois Grain Men Are Alleged to
Discriminate AGAINST Them.

Springfield, H., Jan. 15.-A delega-
tion OF farmers from Mason and ad-
joining counties was in Springfield yes
terday to make complaint to Attorney
General Hamlin of alleged discrimina.
tion on the part OF the Illinois Grain
Dealers association and commission
men in Chicago against farmers ele-
vators" The farmers allege that they
are unable to sell their grain, the grain
dealers association having warned
commission men that they would be
boycotted If they continued to receive
consignments from the cooperative
association organized by farmers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16

Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 15.-Fire de-
stroyed DR.. r. l. Bryan's infirmary, a
three-story frame structure at BSylen
and Dardin streets. There were TWEEN.
ty-fve patients in the building and
all were rescued, with the exception
of man named Bracken, who was
burned to death in his room.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
FALLING COAL ENToMss TWO.
Missouri Miners Smother While Com
rades Seek to Dig Passage Clear.

Missouri City, Mo-, Jan. 15.-E. VIII.
lam Kellar and. Edward Poe are i'm.
prisoned in the mine of the Missouri
City Coal company, the roof OF which
fell in yesterday. For several hours
after the accident the men were com,
municated with, but their last utter.
ances to persons on the outside indi.
Gated that they were smothering. 1t
is not expected that more than one Of
them can be gotten out alive. Union
miners, who are on a strike, say the
accident was caused by the employ
ment OF nonunion inexperienced men.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Younq corbett Defeats Rice.

Hot Springs. Ark, Jan. 15.ZYoung
Corbett, the featherweight champion,
was given the decision over Austin
Rice last night in the eighteenth
round of what was to have been a
twenty-round contest, before the
Wilmington Park Athletic associa-
ton. Nearly every round consisted Of
rushes and aggressive fighting by Cor.
bett and feinting and lodging by Rice.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
TAXES DUTY OFT COAL
House Passes Bill by Vote Of
258 to S.
sENATE ACTS UNANIMOUSLY.
Agrees to House Coal Measure With
out single Dissenting vote-erants
Rebate Of Duty, With Anthracite
Tariff Permanently on.

Tariff Permanently on.
Washington, Jan. 15.-The bill re-
ported from the ways and means com
mittee Tuesday to provide for a re-
bate OF the duty ON foreign coal for
period OF one year was passed In
short order by the house yesterday by
practically n unanimous vote, 258 to
6, those voting against It being Cush-
man and Jones (Wash), Gaines wv.
Va). Mondell (Wyo.) and Patterson
(Pa). all Republicans. The bill was
considered under the operation OF
rule which cut OFF opportunity to
amend. The only opposition to the
measure came from some OF the mem
bers representing coal states, who ex-
pressed the fear that the admission
of Chinese.mined Canadian coal would
injure the coal industry OF their
states. Both DalZell (Pa) and Payne
IN. ", the Republican leaders, ex-
pressed the opinion that the bill would
not relieve the situation. They said
II would satisfy public demand for
action, and show the disposition Of
congress to do what II could. The
Democrats, although they all support
ed the bill, took the view that 1t did
not 60 far enough, saying that coal
should go on the free list, and when
the bill came back from the senate
with a provision which practically
placed anthracite coal on the free list,
they applauded vigorously. Dalzell.
in the course Of his remarks, said
there was practically no anthracite
coal in the world except In the United
States and little in China. The SEN
ate amendment was adopted without
division.
Rapid progress was made with the
army appropriation bill after the coal
bill had been passed. The most i'm
portant amendments adopted were to
increase the number OF Officers in the
signal corps by twenty-three, namely,
one colonel, two lieutenant colonels,
four majors, two captains and eight
first lieutenants, and another to pre-
vent the discontinuance OF the army
transport service without action Of
congress-
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Rush Coal 10 Market.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 15.-Inspector
Reynolds Of the fourth anthracite dis
trict says the output OF coal is the
largest ever put out in the district
and transportation facilities were
never better, Coal taken out of the
mine in the morning is on its way to
the market before noon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Kills Aunt to Save Mother.

Hopkinsville, Ky, Jan. 15.-In de-
fense of his mother, Thomas Whit
man, aged thirteen, shot twice with a
pistol and instantly killed his aunt,
Miss May Phipps, aged thirty-fve yes
terday at their home. Miss Phipps,
who had been insane several years, in
a fit OF anger, began choking her sis
ter and likely would have killed Mrs.
Whitman had the boy not shot her.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Thousands PLAY at Euchre.

New York, Jan. 15.-Ths largest
crowd of euchre players ever assem-.
bled at one sitting. 1t is declared, was
gathered last night in the Fourteenth
regiment armory, Brooklyn, where
1900 persons played the game. There
were 1875 tables. The party was
given by the students of st. Francis
college OF Brooklyn. Ten thousand
dollars, 1t is estimated, was realized.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Twenty Per Cent Is limit.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The senate
committee on foreign relations yes
terday agreed to recommend an addi-
tion to the amendment to the Cuban
reciprocity treaty, providing that the
reduction of 20 per cent in the tariff
on Cuban sugar shall not be further
reduced by any preferential rate given
to any country. This action was
taken at the instance Of the beet sugar
men
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Mothers Friend

is the name by which this preparation is
known. 1t diminishes the pain allied to
motherhood. Used throughout pregnancy
t relieves morning sickness, cures sore
breasts, makes elastic all tendons called
apon to hold the expanding burden.
Muscles soften and relax under its influ-
snce and the patient anticipates favorably.
the issue, in the comfort thus bestowed.
Mothers Friend is liniment for ex-
.ernal application. 1t is gently rubbed
over the parts SO severely taxed, and being
absorbed lubricates all the muscles.
Druggists sell it for Fl per bottle Yon
may have our book "T1otherhood' !ree.
rHE BRADFiELD REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
ornhana, Home Burns.

st. Louis, Jan. 15.-A defective fur
mace fiue in the Christian Orphans
Home caused a fire that imperiled the
lives OF the 100 inmates, but all were
rescued The fire spread rapidly and
when eItinguished, had caused such
damage that the building may have to
be reconstructed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Chicago Murder Mystery.

Chicago, Jan, 15.-The dead body of
well dressed man, apparently an
Italian, was found last night in Jack
son park, and the police believe that
they have another Malta case to deal
with. The man had been stabbed to
death with knives, there being seven.
teen cuts in the body.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Western Union Wins Suit.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 15.-In the Unit
ed States circuit court, district of New
Jersey, a decision was filed yester.
day in favor Of the Western Union
Telegraph company restraining the
Pennsylvania railroad from interfering
with the company's line along the
road. The injunction is made perma.
nent
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Champ Clark for Minority Leader.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The Demo
Gratis OF the Missouri delegation in
congress have determined to place
Hon. Champ Clark in the field as a
candidate for the minority leadership
In the next house. Early In Decem-
Der Judge DeArmond announced that
he would not be a candidate, but
would support Mr.. Clark
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Suspend Open Season on Antelope

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 15.-The
League OF American Sportsmen has
petitioned the Wyoming legislature to
suspend the open season on antelope
until 1908. 1t Is stated in the petition
that the antelope OF Wyoming are
more numerous than that of any other
state, but the number is not 10 per
cent Of what 1t was Ave years ago, and
with continued slaughter there will be
none left in the next ave years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
SPARK IN kEe OF POWDER.
Explosion Follows, In Which a Man
and Woman Are Fatally Injured.

Pittsburg, Jan. 15.-John MulgveZ,
a Slavish miner, and his wife, living
at Sturgeon station, near Mcdonald
Pa. were fatally injured and their
house wrecked yesterday by an explo-
sion of keg of gunpowder. Mulgvez
was filling a can with powder when a
spark from the kitchen stove fell in
the keg.
In the explosion which followed
Mulgvez was blown through a window
and his wife was hurled twelve feet
against a wall. Both were burned
from head to foot and will die. The
house took fire and was badly dam
aged.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
PLAQUE Is SpreadInu.

City OF Mexico, Jan. 15.-Oficial In.
formation from Mazatlan is to the ef.
feet that the number OF plague pa.
tients is steadily increasing. The to-
tai number in the hospital is eighty
eight, with six additional patients un.
der observation.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
capltal Removal Bin sloned.

Pierre, :, D., Jan, l5,-The closing
chapter in the capital submission res,
olution occurred yesterday by the
signing Of the resolution by the pre-
siding or'eers OF the two houses and
it's being hled with the secretary Of
state
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-01-16
Christians Issue Call fer cenvsntls

Chicago, Jan. 16.--The committee Of
the United Christian party has issued
call for a convention at Rock Island,
ILL.,, May Fl, for the purpose of dis.
cussing and the recommendation of
candidates for president and vice
president OF the United States who
shall stand for the practical spplica-
ton of the golden rule in government
and the righteous enforcement Of the
principles Of the initiative and the
referendum.