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wished to take the burden of saying yes
to the question as TO whether the gov
ernment had been virtually guilty Of
moral obliquity in its international reia-
tons in its action concerning the Repub-
lie of Panama.
Mr. Hit, referring to the action at
Eogota said the President would not
submit to the blackmail that was tried
to be imposed upon the people of the
United States owing to the rapacity Of
a band of men who abused their author
ity. 1t is not in the spirit of our peo-
pie. When the open hand of bounty Is
met by the clinched fist Of malice and
greed the Yankee knows how TO stop that
ousiness.''
Mr. Williams, the minority leader, fol
loving. charged that this was the first
time that this government had inter
fered in the domestic affairs of a South
American country. The Democrats want
a canal he said They wanted the Mica
raguan Canal, but If they could not get
the canal where they thought it ought
tC be they would take it where they could
get it and take it as they might get it.
He thought possibly the Nicaraguan route
was regarded as too great a competitor
o. the S-COUlluGubdI railway
He said the Democrats are not proud
of the part this government has taken,
but they must recognize a fact as q
fact.
Mr.. Williams said that virtually it had
been confessed that if Colombia dares
land a soldier in the new born republic
of Panama-"new born with the birth
foreseen and aided, as | believe, aided
from Paris aided from Washington,
the United States will treat it as an
act Of war.
'If the Democratic party and a few
Republicans had not hedged up and bound
this government in the two clauses which
compel us to give Cuba her freedom ard
independence you would have treated
Cuba as you treated the Philippines. AS
to the new republic of Panama l am
satisfied that the most deliberate, long
reviewed well thought out project ever
completed or ever thought of since the
world began is the, birth of Panama and
our connection with it,"
The House adjourned until Monday.
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gift of $4,000 from a member of his con-
gregation to Catawba College, to be used
in supporting a chair of theology in the
college. A meeting of the trustees was
held Wednesday afternoon, presided over
by Rev. j. l.. Murphy, president of the
board at which the money was accepted.
Until the chair of theology is established
the interest will be used in church mis-,
sionary work. Mr.. Snyder is the finan
cial agent of the college and will begin at
once to collect the other SIS 900 appro-
priated by the Potomac synod for Cataw-
ba College We congratulate the college
on it's bright financial outlook.
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LET Us STAND PAT
So Says Hanna to the
Republican National
Committeeman.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE National Re
publican Committee, presided over by
Senator M. A. Hanna, met at the Airing
ton Hotel today for tho purpose of de-
Gliding the time and place for the next
National Republican Convention.
After a brief session, at which Senator
Hanna congratulated the committee on
its past achievements and predicted fu-
ture success the committee paid its re-
srects to President Roosevelt at the
White House. The exchange of greetings
between the President and the commit
tee was most cordial. A group picture
OF the committee was taken on the White
House portico, in which the President and
Senator Hanna occupied the foreground.
When Senator Hanna called the meet
ing to order, and was greeted with q
round of cheers. He expressed briefly
his thanks to the committee for the work
in the decision of 1900, saying: "All Of
interest to the Republican party that
centers in this meeting can be told ia
one word that is success And all that
is necessary to bring about that result
is t> stand pat upon the principles and
policies of that party"
A communication was read from the
chairman of the four Congressional dis
tlIlcts in Mississippi, asking that the
call ior the National committee be so
worded that the delegates from that State
can pe elected according to law, which
provides that delegates must be elected
at State conventions instead of by dis.
tricts.
A communication was received from
E H. Deas and others, OF South Caro-
lima, protesting against the appointment
OF John G.. Capers as a member OF the
National committee OF that State. Ii
asserted that Capers was not a resident
of South Carolina. These communfca
tions and other of minor Importance were
referred to the executive session of the
committee.
General G. R. Brayton, of Rhode Is
land, who had announced that he would
prevent a resolution for revision of the
basis of membership in the National con
yention, stated that on comforting with
he had decided not to bring up the ques-
members since his arrival in ashlngtoh,
tion at this time.
ST. Louis and Chicago, which seem to
be the chief rival cities for the cOnyen-
tion, are maintaining headquarters at the
Arlington and will be given an opportun-
ity to present their claims at the morn
ing session tomorrow.
At the White House, after brief c1-
changes between the President and Sena-
tor Hanna, the President remarked, bow
ing to Senator Hanna:
Il have sat at the feet of Gamaliel'
He then passed around the room and
shook the hand of each member. Secre-
tary Heath did not accompany the com
mittee to the White House
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INTERPRETATIONS.
Live Stock Company---Coastruction
Company---Liniment
Company

Salmon Live Stock Company, of Lllling-
ton, N. c., was incorporated yesterday.
The authorized capital stock being $4,000,
s15, 900 of which is paid in. The incorpora-
tors are: T. C. Young, A. c. Holloway,
S. A. Salmon, Curtis W. Muse and M. l..
Salmon
The East Carolina Stone and Construc-
ton Company, of Goldsboro was chartered
yesterday. The amount OF capltai stock
is 81 200 The incorporators are: ]. w.
Edwards w A. Peacock, J. w. Price "A.
t Griffis and others, all of Goldsboro.
The pix Iiniment Company, of Biscoe,
N. C.. with an authorized capital stock
of $40 600. was chartered yesterday. The
corporation commences business with
81. 200 paid in The incorDorators are:
Henry page, of Aberdeen; ]. w. Mas
semore. J. E. Kanay, Manly Luck, Frank
P. Page and ]. K. Page, all of Bscoe, N. c.
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CONNECTION AT SELMA.
The A. C. l. to Comply With Order of
Corporation Commission.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c., Dec. lit was an
nounced to a representative of the News
and Observer today from Atlantic Coast
Line headquarters here that the recent or
der of the Corporation Commission re-
garding the connection at Selma would be
complied with, and that the schedule
change would 60 into effect December
2Oth The matter of resistance on ap-
parently good grounds was at first contem-
plated, it is learned, but the officials at
length decided not to bubble over the
matter but to make the change as de-
sired
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Mad Dog Bites Two Boys.

Mr.. Henry Stogner, of Rockingham,
who has been attending Federal court
here, was called home by a telegram.
Two weeks ago his son was bitten by a
dog, but the bite was not thought to be
dangerous. A few days ago the boy be-
came sick and the doctor pronounced it
hydrcphobia. Mr. StogNer viii take his
son to hospital in Baltimore.
AT the same time Mr.. Stogner's son
was bitten. son of Mr.. E. B. Terry, of
Rockingham. was also bitten by the dog,
and his father took him to hospital in
Atlanta. Ga.
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He Stole a HOq.

Monte Perry, colored, who was released
from the county work house three days
ago, was tried in the mayors court yes
terday for stealing a hog.
Perry had passed by R. E. Parham' s
stable on Martin street, where three fine
hogs were hanging from the fence. He
was tempted. He passed again, and, as
he thought no one was looking, he at
tempted to put the biggest one in his
bag. 1t was too large, so he took the
smallest one.
He was bound over to the next term of
court under $50 bond, which, being un-
able to give, was sent to Jail.
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Increase In Revenues.

Since 1896 the increase in the revenues
of the Raleigh postoffice has been more
than doubled. Then the receipts amount
ed to $25,510, while now they are s54,503,
and the net profits last year were $32507.
Postmaster C. T. Bailey. through whose
hands passes all the business regarding
the rural free delivery mail carriers, says
that by April 1st 1904, the number of
these carriers will probably be $500.
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HIGH POINT IS RED
Flames Eat Furniture
Factory and Bobbin
and Shuttle Plant.
Especial to News and Observer,)

High Point, N. c., Dec. 11.-Tonight at
7:15 o'clock fire broke out in the kiln
and engine room of the Cox Plant of
the Globe Home Furniture Company. 1t
spread rapidly in spite of the heroic work
of the firemen, consuming this building
and partially burning the bobin and shut
tie factory of j. Elwood Co.
At one time it seemed that the Snow
Lumber Company and Tile High Point
Furniture Factory would burn, but by
hard work on the part of the firemen and
citizens the flames were checked. The
loss of the Gloge Home Furniture Com
pany was $500, with $500 insurance.
The loss of J. Elwood Cox not definitely
known, as he is out of town, but it is
quite heavy.
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ELKS TO MAKE TOTS HAPPY.
Death of Mr.. John Cheseborough.
Nothing Heard of Miss Ray.
(Special to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer
aSheyiile. n. c., Dec. 1.-THE Elks oil
this city are arranging to give Christ
p.as entertainment TO the poor children
OF Asheville, and committee from the
LEGAL lodge is at work soliciting subscrip-
tons for the success of the affairs. Al
ready nearly three hundred dollars in
money has been secured. besides articles
that will be placed on the tree for tie
unfortunate poor. The entertainment
will be given in the Casino of the Swan
nonoa Hotel one after during Christmas
week.
MIR. and Mrs. J. C. Martin have gone
to Petersburg, Va, to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Martins father, Capt. H. +.
Goertz, whose death occurred in the vir-
ginia city last Tuesday Captain Goertz
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SP|NNERS UPSET
BY CONDITIONS
Iron and Steel Industries
Look Brighter
LUMBER MILLS DRAG
This is True of New England, But at
the South There is Increased
Activity. Some Delay in
Handling Freight is
Experienced.
(Bx The Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 11.-R. G. Dun & Com
pany's weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say:
Developments are not encouraging aJ
to cotton spinning, but there is evidence
of better conditions III the iron and steel
industry, while retail trade feels the usua
impetus as the holidays approach. Idle
ness among New England lumber mills is
Offset by increased activity In the South.
Owing to pressure of grain there is still
delay in handling freight promptly at q
few western points, but as rule traffic
facilities are adequate, and railway earn
ings for November show an average gain
of 40 over last year. 1t is significant
evidence of the attitude of consumers that
while the output of pig iron declined
to about one million tons in November
the lowest point in several years, furnace
stocks rose to Cos, 107 tons, far exceed
ing all recent records. Such a striking
discrepancy indicates clearly the extent
Of contraction in this leading branch OF
manufacture. Throughout the industry,
however, there is a strong sentiment OF
hopefulness regarding the New Year.
Prices have steadied and orders are oc-
ing placed more literally.
Cotton spinning is completely demorai-
lied by the raw material situation. The
margin between buyers and sellers has
widened and little new business is re
ported.
Quotations OF cotton goods are now
practically nominal
Failures this week numbered S31,
against 269 last year.
COTTON RECEIPTS.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE following are
the total net receipts of cotton for all
ports since September 1st.: Galveston
1.544111; New Orleans, 1,016,640 Mobile,
139 .165; Savannah, 763,479 Charleston,
1871 ,41O; Wilmington, 257, ,376; Norfolk, 274,-
80; Baltimore, 6,511; New York, 1852;
Boston, $500; Newport News, 1877; Phil
adelphia, 2,619; Brunswick, 55,29S; Pensa-
cola. 7O,S39 Port Arthur, 24,376; Port
Townsend, II ,421; San Francisco, 552S;
Ell Paso, 400; Eagle Pass, 4,143; Laredo,
4,440. otal 4,331,5 bales.
MOVEMENT OF COTTON.
New York, Dec 1.-THE following sta
tistics on the movement of cotton for the
week ending Friday, December 11th, were
compiled by the New York Cotton Ex-
change:
Weekly Movement
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REV. JESSE PAGE is DEAD.
A Prominent Minister Of the Methodist
Church Passes Away.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(Speclal TO news anu ODSerNerJ
Henderson, n. c., Dec 1.-THE funeral
of the Rev. Jesse Page took place here
this afternoon. He was a good man,
prominent minister of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and will be deeply regretted.
The remains were inferred in Elmwood
cemetery He leaves a devoted wife and
six children.
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Greensboro, n. c., Dec. 1.-THE Cen
tral Carolina Fair Associations report for
the year will show that the association
now owns the entire Fair ground prop
erty; that it is very valuable, even from
"a land speculative standpoint; that there
is not a dollar of debt against it of any
kind, but there is comfortable cash bank
account TO its credit.
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Richmond, Dec. 10.-Thc Barksdale
Pure Election law was strengthened to
day when the Senate struck out the word
'corruptly' in connection with election
expenses and made violations of the law
punishable by Imprisonment in the peni-
tentiary for from one year to three years.
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Astrological Chair in Catawba College
Newton Enterprise

Rev. George A. Snyder, of Hagerstown,
Maryland, IS welcome visitor to New
ton, this week. He brought with him a
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New York, Dec. 1.-THE following sta
tistics on the movement of cotton for the
week ending Friday, December 11th, were
compiled by the New York Cotton Ex-
change:
Weekly Movement
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-02-05

Leonard Stillman Goodell, 80, widely
known In this section as Elder Goodell,
one of Stafford's oldest and most highly
respected citizens, died at his home In
this village last Friday noon. The de-
ceased had been quite Ill for the past
eighteen months, but was supposed to be
gaining until last week Wednesday, when
he suddenly grew worse and rapidly failed
until his death, the immediate cause be-
ing heart failure, induced by a severe
case Of asthma. Mr.. Goodell was born
In West Woodstock June IA, 1899, and
his youth was passed and early education
gained In the hard and bitter school of
experience. Early In life he moved to
Union, where he became one of the towns
most foremost citizens, serving on the
school board, selectman for a number of
terms, and also representing the town In
the legislature. He was first married
April 10, 1S43, to Miss Annis NJ. Brown
OF Rock Meadow, who died a number of
years ago. By this union thirteen chill
dren were born, twelve of whom are now
living and were present at the funeral
services, being George of Stafford Street
Edwin and Frank of Staffordville; Henry
of this place; Ernest of Stafford Springs;
Adelbert of wellington; Miss Olive Good
ell of Hartford; Mrs. Della Rogers OF Mid
dletown; John, Mrs. III. G. Gone, Mrs
Lucy Chapman, and Miss Jennie Goodell
of Boston. There are also fourteen grand
children and two great-grandchildren
He was married the second time August,
1886, to Miss Emily Lyon of Lynn, Mass,
who survives him. In 1854 he purchased
the so-called Hyde farm on the Union
road, about one mile east of Staffordville,
where he carried on a general farming
business until his purchase and removal
to the Governor Hyde place In this village
some four or five years ago. At the age
Of twenty-one he first began his labor of
love and duty In supplying different pull
pits In this section, being for four contin-
uous years pastor Of the church In West
ford. This practice he kept up until near
the time of his death. Mr.. Goodell has
always acted with the republican party
since Its organization, with a strong lean
Ing toward the prohibition element. The
funeral services were held at his late
home Tuesday afternoon, there being
large attendance Of relatives and friends.
Rev. Frank Gray Of the Staffordvllle NJ.
E. church, of which church the deceased
was an active member, conducted the
services, being assisted by Rev. George
w. Sheppard of the local Baptist church
and Rev. Mr.. Ashley of Msshapsug. The
burial was In the Staffordville cemetery.
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MANSFIELD.

E. L. Smith Is driving a new span Of
black horses.
Miss Margaret Gill is i'll with one of
the familiar grip colds.
F. Beardsley's little girl Is entertaining
an unwelcome guest, the whooping cough.
Mr.. Forsyth and family of Spring Hill
have moved into Asa Farwells house at
Storrs.
Cora A. Dimock of the Windham high
school was at her home in Gurleyville
last Sabbath.
Miss Helen Whitaker and Miss Dora
Blakeley spent last Sunday with Miss
Whittiker's sister, Mrs. Davoll of West
ford.
A free lecture, with colored lantern
views, will be given by Professor G. F.
Hodge, Phi. D., Of Clark university on
Making the most of our bird life" in the
college hall, Storrs, Friday evening at 8
O'Clock. Everybody is cordially invited.
Miss Florence Swift, %, died at her
home In Atwoodville last Thursday, after
an illness of nearly two years. She was
a young lady of estimable character and
will be greatly missed by all who knew
her. She leaves to mourn her loss, a
mother and father and one brother Mr.
and Mrs. Swift have the sympathy of the
community In their bereavement, it being
only about three months since they bur.
led their youngest daughter, Blanche.
The funeral was held at her late home in
Atwoodville, last Sunday, Rev. r. g.
Jacobs of .Gurleyville officiating Inter-
ment was In the Atwoodville cemetery.
Gurleyville.
Miss Florence Durham and Clarence
Munyan are on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wilcox are the
happy parents of ten and one-half pound
son, born Saturday night.
Mount Hope.
Miss Gertrude Martin of Chaplin has
been visiting Mrs. Alfred Young the past
week.
Miss May Barnes of Norwich, who has
been caring for Mrs. Susan Griggs, has
returned to her home.
Mrs. Frank Young and two children of
Hackensack, N. j., are spending a few
days with Mrs. Alfred Young.
Clinton Grant of Mount Hermon and
Miss Gertrude Grant of Rocky Hill were
at home over the Sabbath, having come
to attend the funeral of their cousin,
Miss Florence Swift.
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Mrs. William Dimock Is quite Ill at her
l.

Mrs. William Dimock is quite Ill at her
home in Battle street.
Mrs. Myron Gowdy Is quite Ill and fears
are entertained of her recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burdick of Chic
opee Falls spent Sunday at H N. Cages.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Daniels entertained
the Berean club at their home Monday
evening.
The Ladies' Aid society met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. E. B. Little. Social
In the evening.
Miss M. Josephine Gowdy has been
spending few days with her friend, Miss
Mabelle B. Avery.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mesick and daugh-
ter, Hilda, are spending two weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Tompkins. after which
they will go to Idaho.
The twenty-second anniversary of the
founding of Christian Endeavor was OBJ
served In the Congregational church Sum-
day evening. Papers were read by Miss
cival. w. FL. Daniels read President
Roosevelt's message to Christian Endeav-
orers. An address on decision" was
given by Mrs. L. A. Goddard, and special
music rendered by the young people OF
the society.
Mrs. Eliza Hunt, aged n years, died OF
pneumonia Saturday morning. She was
a daughter of Daniel Sexton, an old resi-
dent of the town, and married Henry
Hunt of Hardwick, Mass. Six sons and
four daughters were born to them. She
is survived by five sons Daniel of Enfield,
Mass, John, with whom she has made
her home the past two years; William OF
Catskill, N. Y, George of East CRANKY
and Hiram of Saybrook. The funeral
was held In the Congregational church
Tuesday at 2 p. M, Rev. L. A. Goddard
officiating.
Myron F. Gowdy, highly esteemed
citiz n of Somers, died Friday of heart
disease, aged IA years. He was son Of
Tudor Gowdy. and lived for many years
In Somersville. He was especially inter-
ested In the schools of the town and was
for many years chairman of the school
board and acting school visitor. He Is
survived by a wife and three children +;
Mahon Gowdy and Mrs. Grace Chapman
of Providence, and Arthur Gowdy Of
Springfield. His funeral was attended In
the Congregational church Monday at 1
p. M, Rev. L. A. Goddard officiating.
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TOLLAND.

Judge Henry Young was confined to the
house for day or two this week by a
slight illness
A veranda is being added to the house
of Mrs. Morgan. Mr.. Rich of Rockville
is doing the work.
Fred Meacham of Waterbury and Mrs.
Meacham of Ellington we're attendants at
church here on Sunday.
Frank Babcock of the Boston School
of Technology is spending the mid-year
vacation at his home here.
j. r. Jewett, who has been ill for sever
al weeks. does not seem to gain the
strength desired and it is said that grave
doubts are felt about his recovery.
Roland Usher of company G of Rock
vile, was summoned from his home here
Sunday, and ordered to report at the arm
DRY in Rockville in uniform at o'clock,
as the company had been ordered to
Waterbury Immediately.
Grand Commander Edward E Fuller of
this place will deliver the annual address
at the conclave of the grand commandery Of
Connecticut, Knights Templar, to be held
at Willimantic March II, under the aus
pices of st. Johns commandry of that city.