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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
TREASURER LACY IN COLUMBIA.
Addressed Open Meeting of Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers.

Hon. B. r. Lacy returned from trip
to Columbia yesterday, where he went to
address an open meeting of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers. He is en-
thusiastic in his praise of the reception
accorded him. A committee of engineers
met him and carried him to the residence
of Mr.. D. G. McAllister, an old Raleigh
boy, who married Columbia lady, where
he was royalty entertained. Mr.. Lacy
spoke in the highest terms of the i'm
provements in Columbia since he was
there eight or ten years ago. The speak
ers were first, Governor D. c. Hayward,
who, in few words welcomed the visi-
ting brethren and offered them the hos
pitality of the State and city.
Mr.. Lacy was very much impressed with
the Governor. He thinks from the ex-
pressions that he heard that he will GER
tainly be nominated without opposition
One thing is very certain, he has won the
hearts of the Brotherhood. The second
speaker was the new grand chief from
Iowa who although not an orator, in
plain simple language gave an account Of
the objects and the policy Of the organi
cation. He made a very good impression
on the ucIuDeIS VI lHc OIUCl' All. lay
was the third speaker and seems to think
that he had made a mistake in speaking
twice as long as any other speaker. Mr.
W. E. Futch, of Brunswick, Ca. the
president of the insurance feature of the
Brotherhood and the only Southern grand
officer, was the last speaker He gave an
account of his stewardship, and urged not
only the members, but also the members
wives the Importance of insurance. Be
tween each address there was recitatlons
and music.
There was large crowd and this was
one of the most successful meetings ne
has ever attended. After the banquet
there was dancing for several hours. Evi
IDENTIFY from Mr.. Lacy's statements Co
lumbia and her people have very warn
| place in his heart.
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IRRESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Scathing criticisms
of persons who have disturbed funeral
professions in Chicago were made by the
grand jury which reported to Judge Cliff
ford today The grand jury also critI-
cized irresponsible organizations Tor
creating disorder and defying the law.
The report, which was drawn by Col
cnel James W. Nye, the foreman, says:
1--WE find that for several months ire
sponsible organizations have been Great
ing disorder in this county, destroying
property and defying the law. We have
found that ordinary subpoenaes and sub
poenaes duces tecum made Forthwith
and issued by this court have been evaded.
1T is public report that at present N
this city houses of worship and houses
of mourning are made the scene of disc
der by men calling themselves union p'G"-
cts, and that the bdies OF the dead are
desecrated. We believe that these condi-
tons justify careful examination and we
respectfully suggest that the conditions
we have recited and we res
we have recited be made q special sub
ject of inquiry by the January grand
jury
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Greyfus Case Next Month.
(By the, Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Paris, Dec. 24.-Captain Dreyius, ac-
cused OF treason to his country, degraded,
dismissed from the French army and
NEST bitterly punished will have another
trial, this time by civilian tribunal.
AS the result of the examination of all
the evidence submitted to the two courts
NATAL which have passed on the question
OF Dreyfus' guilt, as well as upon the petit
tion of Dreyfus for a new trial and the
additional facts brought to light by Cen
eral Andre, Minister of War, the commits
sion on revision, representing the Court
of Cessation, reached a decision today
in favor of the revision of the case by
the criminal branch of the Court of Cas-
sation. The court will assemble next
month and Dreyfus will then have full
opportunity to make a complete exposition
OF the wrongs he has suffered. The formi
er captain, as result of this new trial,
expects to obtain full and complete vim
dication, followed by restora
rank in the army.
Dreyfus received the news of the decis-
ion of the commission through personal
friends who extended to him their earn
est congratulations on his victory.
There was absolute unanimity among
the members of the commission. One
member asserted - ION the facts pre-
scented, as the re3ut. Of the investigation
made BY Captain large, an officer on TIC
staff of War Minister Andre, another re
vision of the case was made possible.
The submission of the question of re
vision to commission is considered n
France as a tactful move on the part
of the government to obtain j. iicial sup
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
sTARlN LINE STEAMER SINKS.
Erastes Corning Struck on Rocks Out
side of NorWaIk Harb0r.
(By the Associated Press.)

South Norwalk, Conn, Dec. 24.-In a
thick fog early today the steamer Eras-
tus Corning, of the Starin line. bound
from New Haven to New York with thirty
passengers and a heavy cargo of freight,
struck on the rocks of Copps Island just
outside of Norwalk Harbor. A hole two
feet square was stove in the side OF the
steamer and within five minutes she sank
in fifteen of water.
The shock of the collision and the
cries of the crew aroused the passengers
who rushed on deck in panic. Most
of them were thinly clad. one woman
jumped overheard but was rescued by a
member of the crew. During the confusion
six of the passengers cleared away a
small boat and left the steamer. The
boat reached land. The occupants suf-
fered severely from exposure.
other passengers were safely landed.
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Japan Moving Troops.
(By the Associated Press)

London, Dec 24.-The Nagasakl CORE
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says that
the japanese Railways have been ordered
to be prepared to transport seventy thous-
and troops from the North to the South.
1t is understood that only those troops
which are Injured to cold climates will be
chosen.
The correspondent says that there are
now forty warships in the southern wa
tiers of Japan, the majority being fully
coaled and ready for any emergency. These
warships are continually moving about
70 rthe purpose of practice.
Officials everywhere, according to the
correspondent, are are ready to summon
reserves at a moments notice.
The drafting of Japanese troops to Ko-
rea continues. They go in small numbers
on various pretexts, but nevertheless a
fairly large force is now there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
CAUGHT BY DECOY
Crank Who Has Been
Trying to Extort Money
From Fiinanciers.
(By the Associated Press. J


Chicago Dec 24.-The source of the
mysterious letters demanding large sums
of money which for the past six months
have been received by men high in the
financial world of New York and Chicago,
was today traced to Leo r. Brennan, a
commercial artist of Chicago and the
young man was placed under arrest as he
was leaving the general postoffice, where
he had gone in answer to a decoy letter.
When confronted with the evidence of
his wrong-doing, Brennan confessed to
havin gattempted to enforce dozen de-
mands for sums of $4,000 and $4,000 and
having threatened his intended victims
with death should they refuse to comply
with his demands for money. In his con-
fession, Brennan declared that all his at
tempt to extort money had been futile,
as he never received dollar in answer
TO any of his requests
Among those in Chicago upon whom
Brennan attempted to levy tribute was
Marshall Field. A few days ago a decoy
letter was sent to Brennan, telling him
that his demand upon Mr.. Field would be
acceded to. Then package was prepared
and addressed to Craig to be delivered
at the registered letter department of the
General Postoffice. Brennan fell into the
trap and today called at the postoffice,
asked for and was given the package.
Signing the receipt Brennan, with a
pleased smile on his face, turned to walk
away, but walked into the arms of four
detectives, who had been watching the
proceedings.
No formal charges were entered against
Brennan tonight, but it was said he will
be held for action of the Federal authori-
ties
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Barlow, Fla, Dec. 24.-Colonel John
Beatey. general manager OF the Green
Bay Phosphate Company, while driving
to his mines this morning was shot from
ambush by negro whom he had dis
charged Yesterday. Mrs. Beatey was with
him and was seriously hurt. several shots
striking her about the face and breast.
Colonel Beatey was not hurt very badly
Colonel Beatey's horse came near run
ming away and the negro escaped in the
woods. Posses have been securing The
woods all day and late this afternoon a
negro was captured who is supposed to
be the right man. He was placed in Jail
here and will be taken to Colonel eBatey
in the morning for identification
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Honor Must be Preserved.
CIV the Associated Press.)

Marietta, Ga. Dec. 24.-In an interview
today regarding the Panama canal treaty
United States Senator M. S. Clay is quot
ed as saying that the honor of the United
States must be preserved in the ratifying
of any treaty with Panama.
Speaking of the balloting on the Panama
treaty now before Congress, Mr.. Clay
stated that he was opposed to making it
party question, and first of all desired
that all facts concerning the Panama Sc
cession be made public. The resolution
of Senator Hoar was endorsed.
If the recent developments in the 18TH
mus concerning the relations of Panama
and Colombia had come as the result of
certain conditions for which the United
States was not responsible, "then," said
Senator Clay, "such facts would justify
me in voting for the ratification of the
Panama treaty"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Bryan in Berlin.

Berlin, Dec 24.-William ]. Bryan ar
rived here today from st. Petersburg.
He was met by Dr. Otto Ahrendt, mem
Der of the Reichstag and one of the prin-
cipal advocates of bimetallism in Germany.
Mr.. Bryan goes to Copenhagen tonight and
returns here Saturday evening. He Will
be entertained, then privately, at luncheon
by Ambassador Tower. The American
Chamber of Commerce will give Mr.. Bryan
reception Saturday evening. His pres
ence in Berlin has formally been brought
to the attention of Emperor Williams by
Baron Won Richthoffen, the secretary OF
Foreign Affirs and possibly an audience
will be the result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Pritchard Sustains Demurrer.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 24.-Justice Pritchard,
of the District Criminal court today sus-
tanned the demurrer to one of the indlct-
ments against former Assistant Attorney
General for the Postoffice Department,
James N. Tyner, and former Law Clerk
Harrison ]. Barrett of the Postofflce De-
partment. The demurrer was sustained on
the ground that the first count of the IN
dictment did not set for the offense was
committed in the District OF Columbia,
and that the language of other counts
failed to supply material facts. The court
took the demurrers to the other indict-
ments under adyisement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

port for its favorable attitude toward
Dreyfus.
Immediately upon the receipt of the re,
port of the commission the government
will transfer all the documents IN the
case to the procurer general of the Court
OF Cessation. These documents include
the modified testimony of M. Gribelin,
the principal archivist of the headquar-
ters staff, who at the court martial at
Rennes, testified that he believed Dreyfus
was guilty of treason but who has now
altered his evidence so as to throw the
blame upon Colonel Henry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Dowie's Troubles.
(Rv the Associated Press. }

IBy IIH AhsUCIdItU I-I0oS'J
Chicago, Dec. 24.-Further legal troubles
for John Alexander Dowie were started to-
day when petition was filed in the United
States District court, asking for permls-
sion to start suits against Dowie IN the
State courts while bankruptcy proceedings
are still pending. The attorneys who filed
the petition and who represents number
of creditors, gave as a reason the belief
that Dowie is to leave the jurisdiction of
the court, December 9th, on trip to
Australia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
From Mr.. Boynton.

Superintendent c. A. Boynton, OF the
Southern Division of the Associated Press,
last night sent out over the wires mes
sage of Christmas greeting to the CORE
spondents and operators. 1t was an ex-
preston fraught with goodwill and graft
tude for faithful and successful service
and cooperation. In looking back over
the years work, said Mr.. Boynton, he
&C uld truthfully say to every one We'll
done"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Mcclellan Takes the Oath.

New York, Dec. 24.-Mayor-elect George
B. Mcclellan took the oath OF Office to-
day He also announced two more APP
pointments. John T. Oakley as commits
sioner of the department OF water sup
ply, gas and electricity, and George :.
Best commissioner of bridges. Mr.. Oak
ley and Mr. Best are active members OF
Tammany Hall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Shut Down for Ten Days.
(By the Associated Press

Reading, Pa, Dec. 24-All of the col
lieries fthe Reading Company will shut
down this evening and remain idle until
Monday, January 4th. The shut down
will be general all over the anthracite
regions and fully 10000 men and boys
will be out of work for the ten days.
The suspension in these regions will also
affect a large number of railroad men,
and it is probable that at least $4,000
men will be out of employment temper
arily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Protest Presented.
(By the Associated Press. J

TBJ Ute NSsOCTdItG ITtSs.T
Washington, Dec. 24.-General Reyes,
the special representative of Colombia to
the United States today presented to
Secretary Hay at his house. the protest
he has been preparing against the action
of the United States in recognizing the
new republic of Panama General Reyes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Fighting in SomaIiIand.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London, Dec 24.-The War Office today
received a dispatch from Major General
Sir Charles Egerton, dated Kerritt, SOM
aliland, December 81, saying that 700 ma
tive troops had surprised 1000 Deryishes
at Jidballi, SO miles east of Badwein. The
engagement lasted three hours. The
enemy's casualties were 80 killed and 100
wounded. The British loss was two men
killed, FOUR wounded and one missing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
West Virginia Bank Closes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cameron, w. Va, Dec. 24.-Great sur
prise was occasioned today when notice
was posted on the door of the First Citi-
zens Bank, signed by A. E. Fox. cashier,
stating that owing to unusual withdrawals
and inability of the institution to realize
on it's papers the directors had ordered
the bank to be closed pending an investi-
CATION of its affairs. The notice stated
that the assets are sufficient TO pay all
the obligation of the bank.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
England Recognizes Panama.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Panama, Dec 24.-C. Mallet, the Brit
sh consul, has officially informed the
Junta that he has received a cablegram
from the British Foreign Office to the
effect that Great Britain formally recog-
nizes the Republica of Panama.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

said that he had to remain in this country
until he receives the answer of Secretary
Hay to his note submitted today. General
Reyes said that he deprecated warlike
talk and had endeavored steadily to pre-
vent any outbreak on the part of the
people of Colombia against the United
States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

washington, Dec. 24.-The contract for
the construction of the United States post
office and customs house building at jack
sonville, Fla, has been awarded to Cramp
& Company, of Philadelphia, whose bid
was s207.S00.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

verdict OF murder III the SecoIu ucSl 0S
against A. D. NARROW, charged With the
murder of Jesse Brand NARROW was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for life.
Plant City, Fla, Dec. 24.-Colonel j. N.
Taylor, prominent lawyer of Kisslmmie,
was killed here yesterday while attempt
ing to board a train. The train was in
motion and he was caught between a
wheel and some OF the shafting and
dragged two hundred yards. The body
was horribly mutlated.
Apex. N. c., Dec. 24-Mrs. Martha
Penny, widow of the late c. H. Penny
died at an early hour this morning at
her home, near here of pneumonia, at the
age of fifty-six She was a devout Chris
tan and popular with all. She was
grand daughter of Isaac Hunter, Esq, on
whose plantation q part of the city or
Raleigh now stands, and at whose man.
sion the county commissioners of Wake
county first met.
Knoxville Tenn, Dec. 24-Sanford Lit
Teton died at his home here today, aged
IS years He was for four years chair
nan of the Board of Public Works OF
Knoxville He is a brother of Martin
w. Littleton president elect of the borough
of Brooklyn, N. Y, and also brother OF
Jesse Litteton of Winchester, Tenn
Colon, Dec. 24-The balance of the ma
rines from the United States cruiser
Prairie number $50, were landed here to-
day and went by train to Bas Obispo sta
/ ton on the Panama Railroad.
New Haven, Conn, Dec 24-Applica-
ton for the removal of William j. Bryan
as executor of the will of Philo S. Bennett
was made in the Probate court today on
the ground that he has neglected and vio-
lated his duties and because his interests
personally and as trustee are lmmlcable
to those of the legates under the Will.
The application is made by former Judge
Henry Stoddard. representing Mrs Ben
nett and the other residuary legatees.
Chicago, Dec. 24-Jacob T. Richards, a
| former South town assessor, was appoint
ed receiver of the Cook county Democracy
today by Judge Brentano. The appoint
ment was made on the petitions of friends
of Robert E. Burke, formerly city oil in
ficers had been elected and their installa-
ton was liable to cause conflict and disor-
der, besides endangering the safety of the
property of the club.
London, Dec. PA Russian correspond
ent of the Times reports a panic among
the population of Gomel, owing to fresh
police searches and arrests of Jews.
Charleston, S. c., Dec. 24-Before the
United States Circuit Court the argu-
ments in the Phinesey suit against the
Olympia cotton mills for the appointment
of a receiver, were closed today and the
case taken under advisement by Judges
Simonton and Brawley.
Philadelphia, Dec. 24-"Jack" O'Brien,
Of this city, had the better of the six
round bout with Jim Jeffords tonight
at the Broadway Athletic Club. In the
third round Jeffords had O'Brien a little
groggy but he soon recovered and held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bronlo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature ia on
each box. CSC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Mrs. Hoar Dead.
lRx the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 24-Ruth Miller Hoar,
wife of Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,
died suddenly tonight at her home IN this
city of angina pectoris.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Cuba Recognizes Panama

(By the Associated Press.)
Havana, Dec. 24-The government is
sued a proclamation today recognizing
the Republic of Panama.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-"Jack" O,Brien,
Of this city, had the better of the six
round bout with Jim Jeffords tonight
at the Broadway Athletic Club. In the
third round Jeffords had O'Brien a little
groggy but he soon recovered and held
the advantage to the end of the fight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Geographic Briefs.

Ocala, Fla, Dec. 24-After being out all
night the jury this morning returned a
verdict of murder in the second degree
against A. D. NARROW, charged With the
murder Of Jesse Brand NARROW was SEN
fenced to the pententiary for life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 24-Before the
United States Circuit Court the argu
ments in the Phinesey suit against the
Olympia cotton mills for the appointment
of a receiver, were closed today and the
case taken under advisement by Judges
Simonton and Brawley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

London, Dec. PA Russian correspond
ent of the Times reports a panic among
the population of Gomel, owing to fresh
police searches and arrests of Jews.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Plant City, Fla, Dec. 24.-Colonel j. N.
Taylor, prominent lawyer of Kissimmie,
was killed here yesterday while attempt
ing to board a train The train was in
motion and he was caught between a
wheel and some OF the shafting and
dragged two hundred yards. The body
WINS horribly INITIATED
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-28
CHAPTER Xxx.
In the Court.

II was two days before, that the
trial Of Vance Rothesay was brought
into the court.
It had been In vain that Henry Lord,
the detective, had tried to persuade
Rothesay to engage the services or a.
criminal lawyer whom he recommend
ed. Rothesay bad persisted In refus-
Ing.
Vance had found means 10 bride
some one TO carry q message to his
sister Rachel on the day he was taken,
but few hours later, and when the
police went to the lodging house for
the purpose Of securing the girl she
had fed and 1t had been impossible
thus far to find her.
Loud was furious. He knew that
he had been guilty of gross neglect In
not secarirg Rachel at the same. time
that he had taken Vance, and now he
wax reaping the consequences.
OF Rothesey's innocence be felt con-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-28
DO you PLAY PoKERa

II You Do You VIII Appreciate This
Story.
Poker stories were being told, and
finally Pat Sheedy told one.
1T was down in Missouri" he said.
shat five men sat down 10 play a
friendly game. Things went along
fairly well for time, and then there
was big jack pot One of the play
ers told me about it afterward.
"T opened the pot and they all
stayed he said. There was some
raising done before the draw, which
did not scare anybody out, and the bet
ting began. We put UP about all the
money we had and there was a show
down.
The dealer had king full on aces.
The man on HIS left showed three
aces and pair of kings. The other
players, both OF whom looked resolute
and determined. held four aces and
four kings, respectively
"The other man who was telling me
about the game stopped there" con-
tinued Mr.. Sheedy, "and asked him.
What did you holdr
"'Me@ ne queried. Me? Oh, was
the coroner and held four inquesrs.' I"
New York World.