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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Agreement to Vote Tuesday.
tBy the Associated press.)

Washington, March 12.-The Senate, by
unanimous consent today agreed to vote
on the Colombian Canal Treaty Tuesday.
The amendments to the treaty arc to be
considered Monday. The request for
unanimous agreement was made by SEN
ator Frye. The agreement is in part as
follows:
That not later than Tuesday next,
the vote upon the resolution for ratifica-
tion shall be taken without further de-
bate. That the injunction of secrecy
shall then be removed from the speeches
OF Senator Morgan already printed and
submitted to Senators, including that to
be made by him on the response to the
Senate resolution calling for information
as to the agreement between the Panama
Canal Company and our government and
they shall be printed in the Congressional
Record and that the speech or speeches
made for and against the ratification of
tne treaty, during the hour of general
debate allowed each side shall be printed
IN the Record in like manner as the
speeches of Senator Morgan"
On motion of Senator German the in
junction of secrecy was removed from
the agreement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
A Vote on Crum's Nomination
Unlikely.
THE TREATY WITH CUBA
This viii Probably be Ratified After Action
Upon the Canal Convention tuesday,
Committee Will Examine The
Senate Rules.

Washington, March 12.-There were inn
portant developments today regarding the
treaties pending in the Senate. The de-
cision of the Senate to~vote upon the
Panama Canal Treaty on Tuesday next,
and the reporting back of the CubansRe-
ciprocity Treaty to the Senate by the
Committee on Foreign Relations indicate
that the end of the work for which the
extra session was called is in sight.
1t is believed the Democrats as a body
probably will cease opposition to the
Cuban treaty, but some of them, the
sugar interests of whose States are af-
fected by the treaty will continue to
oppose it, The Republican side OF the
Senate will vote practically if not abso-
lutely solidly for the treaty and it is
now generally believed that it will 5e
ratified after action upon the Panama
treaty
The progress made today leads many
Senators to predict an adjournment by
the close of next week. The action CT
the Committee on Commerce in postpon-
ing a vote upon DR.. Crum's nomination.
which also took place today is generally
accepted as disposing OF that matter for
this session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
PLACE FOR PR|TCHARD
Chief Justice Has the Matter
Now Under Consideration.
Ex-senator Pritchard Mentioned for any Vacanc,
on the Local Bench---May Succeed
Justice Bingham.

The reported intention of Chief JUS
tice Bingham, of the District of Column
bia Supreme Court, to retire at an early
date aroused interest yesterday in legal
circles. The rumor was that he con-
templated going off the bench. on July 1.
but the change may take place before
that time.
The Chief Justice said last evening
that there was nothing definite yet to
be stated about the matter. Il consulted
with two of my friends not long ago, -
he explained, 'about retiring soon. The
subject has been in my mind for some
time, as my health has been none too
good, but of late / have been feeling
considerably better. / have been eligible
for quite five years to retire, both on
account of age and term of service"
The name of ex-senator Pritchard of
North Carolina, has been mentioned for
district judgeship in case of a va
cancy. He served long as member of
the Senate Committee on the District
of Columbia, is known as a very able
lawyer, and was instrumental beyond any
other man in Congress probably for the
enactment into law of the District Code
and of subsequent amendments. He has
the confidence of the district bar, to
many of whose members he is personally
and favorably known. Since his retire
ment from the Senate, March 4 last, Mr..
Pritchard has been appointed counsel for
the Southern Railway, in charge of all
its business at Asheville and west of
there
When the prospective retirement of
Chief Justice Bingham was mentioned
to Senator Pritchard last evening he re-
piled that he knew nothing about it. Ac-
cordngly, he added that he had nothing
to say about an appointment to fill the
chief justiceship.
Ex-senator Butler, of North Carolina,
who was in town last evening said about
the district judgeship: Il don't know
about the prospective retirement of Chief
Justice Bingham. but l know that the
friends of Senator Pritchard would like
to see him given judicial appointment
if he cares to accept it. He has lucra-
tive law practice, which he would un-
dcubtedly be loath to give up. Some
OF his friends in North Carolina and ad
Joining States have been anxious to have
him appointed as United States Circuit
Judge, should there be vacancy. II he
lumba iudgeship, in case of vacancy
they will be glad to urge his appoint
ment to such an honor"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Will the MissiSsippi's LeVees
Stand the Strain?
CALL MADE FOR CONVICTS
In Isiquena County, Mississippi, the tmbank-
ments Threaten to Give Way---Danger at
CarutherSvle Still imminent
Arkansas Is Safe.
lRy the Associated Pregs.l

Washington, March 12.-The Weather
Bureau tonight issued the following spe-
cial river bulletin;
The Ohio River at Evansville win not
change materially during the next two
days but will continue to rise below. At
Paducah stage of about 47.5 feet will
be reached, while at Cairo a stage of be-
tween sos and 81 feet viii probably be
reached by Sunday night
The Tennessee will change but little
unless heavy rains set in again The
Mississippi from Chester southward will
continue to rise. In the Memphis district
the rise as continued at an increased
rate as indicated in the special bulletin
of the 1fth instant. The stage at
Memphis this evening was 35S feet, rise
of 0.5 feet since Wednesday evening,
while at Helena Thursday morning it
was 453 feet, rise of O2 foot. stage
of about 81 feet is indicated at Memphis
during Friday night or Saturday, and the
highest stage will be reached about
Wednesday, March 18th. At Helena the
maximum stage Will be in the neighbor-
hood of 40 feet, all estimates being based
upon the assumption that the levees will
remain intact. The only trouble thus
far reported has been at Caruthersville,
Mo-, where the levee is still in danger.
Below Helena the rise will continue
steadily, and there is no present indica-
tion that a revision OF previous estimates
will be necessary. The Red and the
Ouachita Rivers will also continue to
rise for the next six or seven days, with
stages of 81 and 43 feet respectively at
Alexandria and N6nroc. three or four
feet above the danger line At New Or
leans preparations continue for 81 foot
stage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

Bacon. These Senators also contended
rocity treaties is necessary in order to
conform to the Constitution of the Uni
ted States. Senator Allison, who always
has taken a leading part In tariff and
financial legislation, was quite emphatic
in his expression of this view, and he
cited the Senate to number of reeip-
rocity treaties In all OF which cases the
CO. operation of the two houses of Con-
gress had been secured.
After concluding his remarks upon the
effect of the new amendment Senator
Teller entered upon a discussion of the
merits of the treaty In detail, contending
that 1t was direct thrust at the sugar
industry of the United States and that its
effect would be entirely in the interest
of the sugar trust, which he claimed
would be benefited to the extent of no
less than six million dollars annually
by the reduction Of duties on raw sugar.
Senators PIatt, of Connecticut, and
Dietrich, of Nebraska, replied to Mr.
Teller. Mr.. Platt spoke very briefly,
denying especially that the sugar trust
would reap the benefit Of the reduction
proposed by the treaty. He said he
would not at this time go into the ques-
tion but that he hoped at a later day TO
be able to cite facts which would con-
vince the Senate that the contention was
unfounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

Union Service in the EpisCo-
pal Church at Wilson.
Wilson Votes on Dispensary in April and Bal
tie Royal is Being Fought by the Advocates
and Opponents,
Especial to Newr and Observer.


Wilson, N. c.. March 12-Your CORE
spondent witnessed a glorious scene to-
night. Seated around the altar in the
Episcopal church were the Rev. Mr..
Thomas, of the Presbyterian church;
Rev. Mr.. Douglass of the Baptist; Rev
Mr. Tyer, of the Methodist: Rev. Mr..
Jones, of the Christian: and Rev. Mr..
Gambol, of the Episcopal church. These
devout and consecrated men of God laid
aside for the time being all theological
differences and had but one creed to-
night, and that one creed is to save the
boys of this fair city and community
from the drunkard's life and grave and
hell
Most appropriate music was rendered
by choir made up from the various
churches. Fervent, earnest prayers We're
uttered by Revs. Douglass, Tyer and
Gambol, asking God to bless their united
efforts in the pending crisis, to save this
people. This writer has been a church
goer all his life, but he has never heard
prayer that was more touching and
soul-stirring than the one offered by the
thoroughly good and consecrated Mr.
Tyer. nor an address more replete with
tenderness, pathos and happy application
than the one made by the eloquent Mr.
Thomas on the Lost Lamb
These union meetings will be held from
time to time in the VARIOUS churches till
the dispensary election in April. Each
side is gathering it's forces together, and
battle royal is to be fought What is
at stake?
The hundreds of boys in our midst, who
are to be the men of the future and the
careworn, Inundated women who have
to bear the neglect and hardships that
are born of the drunkards life. Shall
the moral standard of this community be
raised, or vice prevail and debauchery
continue? That is the question that is
to be settled at the polls on the first
Monday in April.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
May Revise the Senate Rules,
fBy the Associated Press !

Washington. March 12.-The open ses-
sion of the Senate today lasted FIVE
minutes. Mr.. Kean, of New Jersey, re-
ported back favorably from the Commit
tee on Contingent Expenses the resolu..
tion introduced yesterday by Senator
Allison to authorize the Committee on
Rules to sit during the recess for the,
purpose of examining the rules. and it
was adopted. In this connection Mr.
Platt, Connecticut, gave notice of a
modification of the rules which he pro-
posed, by which the Senate at any time
by three-fifths vote in the Senate could
make an order fixing the time at which
vote should be taken upon any pending
question, and fixing the limit of time
any Senator could occupy in debate pend
ing such final vote. This proposition for
cloture was in the form of resolution.
II was ordered to lie on the table.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Very Few Absent Beyond Leave.
tBy the Associated Press. ,

Washington, March 12.-Tbe following
report received at the Navy Department
today from Rear Admiral Higginson,
commanding the battleship squadron off
Pensacola, Fla, is of especial interest
in view of the recent reports of whole
sale desertions from the North Atlantic
squadron;
Il have the honor to report that dur
ing the last week from March 1st to
March Sth, 1870 men of the battleship's
squadron have been granted liberty at
this place, of which number 81 remain
absent over liberty at end OF the week
a percentage of "a. This showing is
most credtable, especially after several
months spent in the West Indies, where
very little liberty could be given I hav"
also heard from a number of citizens OF
Pensacola and through the newspaper
at this place (Pensacola) of the marked
sohriety and orderly conduct of the mer
on shore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
DURHAM ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
Great Enthusiasm Marked its Organization
Strong speech by Rev. j. W, Jenkins
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, n. c., March ia great
throng of Durham's best people assem-
bled in the court house tonight in re-
sponse to the cry down with king alco-
hol, the dethroner of mind and the
wrecker of home and happiness. An An
lisa loon League at large membership
wa sformed. the following officers being
elected: Rev Il. c. Beaman, president;
w. H. Rogers, ice-president; r. II.
Riggsbee. secretary: T. J. Jones. treas
urer. Rev. ]. T. Jenkins addressed the
crowded court house, making speech
rich in logic and beautiful in thought and
!, athos. The people were greatly stirred,
aud when it was proposed to form a
league there was unanimity of action.
General Julian s. Carr and Rev. r. G..
Beaman delivered short addresses.
This is but the beginning of a temper
ance tidal wave that will sweep the
damnable stuff from our city. Let US
hope and pray.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
The Executive Session.
CRy The Associated Press. }


Washington, March 12-The executive
session of the Senate today was taken
up largely with the details of the agree
ment to vote upon the Panama Canal
Treaty, and after the agreement was
reported, Senator Morgan did not mani
TEST any disposition to proceed with the
discussion OF that treaty. Senator Gull
lom thereupon asked the Senate to take
up Ne Cuban Treaty. which he had
Just reported from the Committee on
Foreign Relations, but Senator Foster.
OF Louisiana, objected, saying that his
cclleague, Senator McEnery, who desired
10 speak on the treaty was absent. The
objection had the effect of preventing
iornal consideration of the treaty as
such. but there was more or less dis
eussion OF the effect of the amendment
10 require the approval OF the treaty
ny the House Senator Foster asked
when under that amendment the treaty
would take effect and several Republican
senators made reply. The general opin-
ION was that IL could not become effective
""til after legislation hy bill or JOINT
resolution in which both houses of Con
gress should concur
Among the Senators who expressed the
opinion that the treaty would not be-
como effective under the operation of tho
amendment until approved by both
houses of Congress were Senator'S AIli-
son, Platt of Connecticut. Teller and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
The Levee at Red Cloud Bursts.
(By the Associated Press.l }

Vincennes, Ind, March 12-Although
the Wabash River is slowly falling at
this place. reports continue to come in
of the rise of White River and with
them come stories of suffering among
the poorer classes and those who failed
to heed the warning that high water was
almost certainty in this section. The
levee at Red Cloud gave way and let a
vast amount of water into the surround
ing territory. The water came into the
fields with a rush and people had no time
to battle with it. Many school children
were rescued in boats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Gr&h Daily 6n Both N@vy Generalization

the commencement address at Wingat1
High school at Wingate, N. G., May 1st.
High Point Machine Works has just
shipped a car load of engines, "The High
Point engine"-to a firm in Florida.
Prof. Rumple will give violin recital
March 26th, for the benefit of the Ladies
Aid Society M. E. Church.
The people of this town are demanding
better accommodations at the railroad
reception room. 1t is a disgrace to tht
town and the railroad company.
The mayor reports that the last case
of small pox in town has disappeared.
The Postoffice Department has made
an allowance for a janitor at the post
office here. Also for another carrier fol
the suburban delivery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Mr.. Murchison Improving.

Especial to News and Observer)
Jonesboro. N. c., March 12.-The con
dition of Mr.. w e. Murchison. VINO suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis is now i'm
proving, and his many friends now hope
for his early recovery. Mr. Murchison
is held in the highest esteem in his
community and his illness was received
whit regret by his many friends
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Convicts Wanted on the Lsvees.
(By the Associated press.l )

Jacksonville, Miss, March 12.-The
Levee Board in session at Clarksdale
have asked that a force of convicts be
rushed to the levee section in Isiquena
county, where the embankments are re-
ported to be in great danger. Officials
of Sharkey county have requested a sup
ply of tents as breaks in the levees above
will render hundreds of families home
less.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
BRING ON CRUM As DESERT.
The Senate Committee POstpones Action on His
Nomination

Washington, March 12-The Senate
Committee on Commerce today decided
to postpone action on the nomination
of DR.. William ID. Crum to be collector
of the port at Charleston, S. c., until
next Thursday. The suggestion for post
ponement was made by Senator Clay
There are number of vacancies on the
committee and he urged that the COM
mittee should not act until these were
filed. 1t is now believed by the op-
ponents of DR.. Crum that another meet
ing of the committee will not be held
during the present session
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Death at Buie's Creek.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Dunn, N c., March 12.-Yesterday at 4
o'clock one of the students. Mr. Brown,
of Martin county, died at Buie's Creek
He had been sick several days with ty-
phoid pneumonia The young mans
father and brother came yesterday after
noon, but did not reach him before death
had claimed him. The remains were
brought to Dunn today and carried to
his home in Martin county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Working Along the River Front.
(By the Associated Press }

Iby IHe AsSOclated Press.
New Orleans, La, March 12-The river
is rising more rapidly now. Today the
gauge marked 1871, rise of three-tenths
of foot in twenty-four hours. bringing
it within eight-tenths of the record of
1897. The weather continues rainy and
cloudy. An increased force of men was
put to work along the river front today
and sacking is now to be carried on all
along the line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
THE BURDICK INQUEST.
1t Will be Held Tuesday and Promises to be
Very Searching

Buffalo, N. Y. March 12.-The inquest
into the murder of Edwin L. Burdick will
be held next Tuesday Police Judge
Murphy, who will conduct it, said today
that he would make the most complete
investigation ever held in this country.
81 have set the date for next Tuesday .
he added, Sin order to allow the police
and district attorney four more days in
which to investigate the case. That
ought to be long enough to bring out the
ruth. Any way, it is as long as inno-
cent persons ought TO be under suspicion
when their names have been in every
body's mouth since the murder was first
reported
Arrangements for the funeral of Mr.
and Mrs Pennell have been practically
completed. The services which will be
quiet and simple, will be held tomorrow
after which the bodies will be taken to
Brunswick Me, for interment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Bill to Prevent Election Frauds.
tBy the Associated Press. }

Richmond. Va, March 12.-The House
of Delegates today, by a vote of 72 to S.
passed Senator Rarksdale's bill for tha
prevention of fraud in elections. The
fact is a signal victory for the patrop
of the measure. The bill now 2goes baek
to the Senate for concurrence in sew
eral unimportant amendments, and It
will then go to the Governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Whipped the School Teacher,
CBy the Associated Press.)

Providence. r. l., March f2.-Because
she objected to the treatment of her
children at school, Mrs. Grace II. Hunt
whipped Principal Whitmore of the High
land Park Grammar School He fled and
was followed by a shower of stones.
His face is badly bruised and is other
wise painfully hurt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Woodmen of the World,

Especial to News and Observer
Kinston. N. c., March 12.-The Wood
men of the World met here and after
hearing the reports ard general disclIs - ..4.-~
sion the session ended. Head Consol
John r. Allen, of Richmond was present
and presided over the meeting There
were about fifty delegates present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
NASH AND DAVIDSON MEMORIALS
Meeting of the Guilford battle-ground Stock
holders Called---The Press Association.
Especial to News and Observer.)

ISpeclaI 10 news and UbserVer)
Greensboro, N. c., March 12.-Presi-
dent Joseph NJ. Morehead has called a
meeting of the stockholders of the Gull
ford Battle Ground Company to take
place in Greensboro, March 10th. Steps
will be taken towards procuring as soon
as possible commencement by the gov
ernment of work on the Nash and David
son monuments, to be erected there.
Mr. w. F. Marshall, president of the
North Carolina Press Association, has
called a meeting of the executive COM
mittee to be held at the Benbow Eotel
in Greensboro, March goth. The com
mittee will fix a time and place for
holding the 31st annual session of the
association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
The Danger Here Past

(By the Associated Press)
Little Rock, Ark, NMareh 12-The local
Weather Bureau today announced that
all danger of food had passed in this
State, and that there is no apprehension
oof an overflow of the Arkansas River.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Doings of a Day at High Point
Especial 10 News and observer.)

Especial TO News and Observer)
High Point. n. c., March 12.-Mr. John
W. Boiling died yesterday at his home
near here He was the uncle of Messrs.
j. L.. John w. and JoseAh sechrist. Of
this place.
Rev Dr. J. B. Richardson will deliver
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13
Favorable Report on Reciprocity.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. March 12.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations today
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

There's quite difference between
keeping boarders and having hoarders
keep you
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

Some men would rather lose a friend
than the best of an argument.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-13

Carelessness with parlor matches
causes a few fires and many divorces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
RAGTlME FUNERAL

LOUISVILLE. May 2a--The will
OF Capt William Merton. who re-
Gently died at Coronado. Cal. was
prubated today. II IL a remarkable
instrument. over half the estate
goes 10 "A Baptist orphansEe here.
Friends. relatives. servants and
employees receive sums of from $500
to gta.O0e each. An electrician AZ
the Auditorium gets $4,000 on con-
dfion that he viii never mention
Norton.
Accompanying the viii are In
structiona for cremation. They pro-
vide that a special train. stocked
with food and drink. Is % take
friends and the remains OF the tea-
istar TO cincinnati. where the BODY
shall ha cremated. Ragtime music
IL 60 be- played by band. and every
enc IL 90 have a Jolly time. This
part cannot be carried out. as the
remains were cremated iycnlifofnia
The estate - valued at over $1,000
COO