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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
A NtW CANAL TREATY
S|GNLD BY US :
YESTERDAY.
VariIIa AHix d His Signature
as Representative OF
? Panama.
o. ALL VT SURVEY
, his New Convention Gives Us Per
petual Lease of Right Of Way and
Authority to Build Forts and
to Police the Strip.
to Police the Strip.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The Hay-Bunau-
Varilla Isthmian Canal treaty was signed
this evening at the residence of Secretary
Hay by the Secretary and Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, the minister from Panama.
The treaty in its text cannot be made
public at this moment for two reasons:
First, because of the unwritten law which
obliges the State Department to await
the pleasure of the Senate in the matter
OF publicity, and second because the
President has not yet determined when
the convention shall be submitted to the
Senate for ratification. His present pur-
pose is to withhold it until there is a
reasonable assurance that its considera-
tion will not obstruct any of the Iegisla-
tion for which the present special session
OF Congress has been called. But certain
facts have been disclosed as to the pro-
pear that in its general outlines the new
room red and the hall was transformed
Hay yBunau-Varilla convention is pat
termed upon the failed Hay y-Herran treaty
with the exception that che new conven-
ton follows not only the spirit but the
letter OF the Spooner Act.
Thus instead of the lease for a fixed
period of the canal strip, this new treaty
provides for perpetual lease of the right
OF way 10 the United States and instead
of a complicated provision for courts of
mixed colnposition%half American and
half Colombian-to administer justice over
the canal strip, the new treaty permits
the United States government to exercise
the most complete jurisdiction thereupon.
The United States may fortify the line
and terminals and ii may police it with
troops. Then the two terminals cities
OF Panama and Colon pass completely
under United States urisdiction-which
incidentally involves the establishment y
a new capital for the Republic of Panama,
outside iof the canal strip. The money
consideration is understood to be the
same, only Panama instead of Colombia
is to receive the ten million dollars and
the canal is to be neutral and open to
all nations on even terms.
These are understood to be the terms Of
the new treaty, which is much simpler
in form than the failed Hay -Herran
treaty, and has been specially drawn to
meet objections urged against the lat
Ter.
1t is stated that the Panama Commits
sioner which arrived here tonight, has
been empowered to re tify the treaty and
this action may occur within the next 48
hours or sooner.
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Anger Showu at Bogota.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 1S.-It IS learned
here that the situation at Bogota has as
suned a critiCal lE-
tions between the United States and Co
lombia are concerned.
Minister Beaupre, on the 18th instant,
was pressed very strongly by the Colon
bian government to know whether the
United States intended to recognize the
new Republic of Panama. 1t is under
stood that the request w&s In such shape
as TO constitute a menace IN the event
that the recognition had been extended.
Mr. Beaupre was instructed by this
government to again inform the Colom-
onn government that such recognition
lad been extended to the new Republic
OF Panama by the United states, but
simply in the interest of humanity and
civilization and in expectation OF solemn
treaty obligations binding upon the Um-
ted States. He also was Instructed to
tender to the Colombian government the
good offices of the United States to ef-
feet a settlement of the difficulties be-
tween Colombia and Panama. The issue
Is awaited with some anxiety here.
AS an earnest de e OF the State De-
partment to continue on friendly terms
with the Colombian government, 1t is
pointed out that without bringing direct
pressure TO bear, the department. is dis
posed TO do everything in its power to
save any equities Colombia may have liz
the isthmus. thus, it is recognized AZ
entirely sure {. IT some part of the ten
million doll S which the United States
government is to pay over the Panama
upon the t,tihcation of the treaty should
be allotted by the government of Panama
TO Colombia in payment of Panama's s
share OF the Colombian national debt.
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ASSIGNMENTS FOR IA HEEL SENA
TORS.
Especial to News and Observer. }

= Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington, D. c., Nov. 18.-The Sen
ate Democratic Steering Committee to.
day made the following committee as
signments for North Carolina Senator's,
Mr.. Simmons will retain these: Post
offices, Agriculture, Public Buildings and
Grounds. Coast Defences, Civil Service.
He gets one new committee. District OF
Columbia, and is relieved of the Com
mittee OH Forest Reservations and Rela-
tions with Cuba.
Senator Overman gets committees as
follows: Indian Affairs, Inter-Oceanlc
Canal, or Philippines as he may elect
Pensions, Claims, Forest Reservations aud
others yet to be agreed on.
Representative Williams, The minority
leader in the House, today received from
MIR. Josephus Daniels, president of the
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, a reso-
luton endorsing Congressman Small for
appointment on the River and Harbor
committee. Congressman Small was also
notified OF this action of the Ralelgh
business men and tonight he asked the
News and Observer correspondent to ex-
press his thanks and appreciation. The
indications are that Mr.. Small will get a
place on tne committee, DuC Sucn endorSe-
ment as comes to him from Raleigh will
tend to greatly strengthen his chances
The North Carolina delegation held a
meeting today at which was considered
the advisabliity of recommending TO the
Governor of the State the employment of
counsel to secure from the U. s. govern
ment additional pay for North Carolins
volunteers in the Spanish American war.
The State furnished two and a half regi-
ments and under the statute il seems the
men are entitled to some additional pay
This pay has been secured by six States
already, it is stated. one of them being
Kentucky. which got $125,000. The mat
ter was brought to the governors atten-
tlon about a year ago by Congressman
Small but nothing has as vet been done
regarding i. Tht sentiment of the delega-
tion at today's meeting was that under the
law large sum is due the State. and it
ought to be secured as early as possible
and distributed among the men entitled
to it. The amount is not definitely
known, but on the basis of what has been
allowed Kentucky, it is believed to be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Leads all North Carolina Dailies Inn News and Circulation

quite large.
Another matter discussed was the en-
tertainment of North Carolina editors
when they come here in December. A
letter from the President of the State
Press Association, was read, giving their
program and saying they Will have head
quarters at the National Hotel. For
their amusement and entertainment while
here, those engaged in the printer sup
ply business in Washington will give them
a steamboat excursion down the Potomac
TO Mount Vernon. a car ride around the
city and n theatre party The North Car
olina delegation in Congress will give
them a carriage ride to interesting points.
Beginning early in December, the North
Carolina delegation in Congress will hold
meetings at regular intervals to discuss
matters pertaining to the interest of the
State.
State Chemist Withers and State Bact-
eriologist Stevens today called On Secre-
tary Wilson and secured his cooperation
in Investigations they expect to make IN
the composition Of air chemically ana
bacteriologically in relation to agriculture
and public health.
The weather bureau observers will be
directed to assist them. Considerable
work along this line has been done in Eu-
rope, but practically none in this coun-
try.
During today's session of the American
Association of Agricultural College and
Experiment Stations, Prof. Withers read
the report of committee in charge of pure
food legislation. 1t expressed the belief
that Congress would enact the desired
legislation at the coming session. DR..
Kilgore, director Of the North Carolina
Experiment Station, took an active part
in the discussion of soil survey, and Prof.
Stevens State Bacteriologist, read pa
per on tobacco diseases, especially those
found in Granville county.
Dr. George T. Winston, OF North Caro-
lima, spoke of the desirability of keeping
the military instruction up to a high
standard. He declared that the military
instruction was an element of strength in
the institution, and he could do without
almost any other branch of study more
easily than the military course. He said
that the War Department had q perfect
right to make certain requirements. The
government through its experts should
have the entire charge OF the military in
struction. as the faculties of the colleges
cannot be expected to be familiar with
military science.
FRED L. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
YOUNG CALDWELL SENDS A
BULLET THROUGH HIS HEART.
Charlotte is Shocked by the Suicide of the Nineteen
Year Old Youth at His Home
There.
Especial to News and Observer.)

change the young mans frame OF mind.
without further discussion of his pur.
pose the boy walked into his fathers s
house, passing through the hall in which
his sisters were seated and going to his
room on the second floor. He closed the
dor A second later the pistol shot was
fired
Upon this one OF his sisters ran to the
room. She found it in darkness and hur-
riedly struck light. She then saw that
her brother was lying on his back across
his bed. He had placed the revolver
against his left breast and the bullet had
penetrated the heart, producing death al
most instantaneously.
Young CALDWELL had served two years III
the United States Navy Since his re-
turn home year ago he had had several
attacks Of illness and had suffered more
of less from melancholia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
GOAS|O[R RING A
LAND INVASION
Of THE ISTHMUS
This Rep ,rt Reaches Con sui
Gen. Gudg.r From
Colombia.
RELATIONS ARE T1NSt
Deep ming Anger Against the United
State ..0ur Government it is Sa d
Will Seek to Avoid any Col
lision With Colombia.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The following
cablegram was received at the State De-
partment this afternoon from Consul Cen
eral Gudger at Panama, dated today.
There is a good deal of excitement
in Buena Ventura, and some feeling
against foreigners. The Colombian gov
ernment is said to be considering land
invasion of the isthmus.'
Admiral Glass is expected to send a
ship to Buena Ventura if n his judg-
ment the situation warrants it, and he
will be communicated with to that Ell
feet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
WON'T RECOGNIZE.
CBy the, Associated Press.)

New York, Nov. 1.-THE United States
government has refused to recognize the
blockade Of San Dominican ports, made
two days ago, and has protested against 1t.
This was confirmed by Nevada n. Strana
han, collector of the port Of Now York to-
day The collector received telegraphiC
advices from the Treasury Department
advising him that the State Department
does not consider the blockade effective
and has entered vigorous protest against
it: The collector, in conformity with his
instructions and the protest, has notified
masters of vessels sailing to San DoInini
can ports that clearance papers will be is
sued for any ports in San Domingo, thus
officially refuting the effectiveness OF the
blockade.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
SHARP BREAK IN cor ION.
Rumors That Big Bulls We're Unloading tie
Cause.
(By the Associated Press.>

New York, Nov. 18.-Just before the
close today the cotton market broke
sharply under heavy selling from prac-
tically sources which were attracted by
rumors that the big bull leaders were un-
loading. The market, while irregular
had shown a thorough degree Of stability
early, with prices at one time 10 to
IL points higher on cold weather news
covering and bull support. The close
was weak at a loss from the best OF about
% to % points and net 13 to 20 points
lower. The sales were estimated at s00,-
000 bales
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
In De Ate /"

Hon. Romulus 2. Linney. of Alexander,
who was here yesterday on legal busl-
ness says ne is in the race for the Coz
gresslonal nomination In DE Ate" ana
declared his confidence in his election.
Every county in the district has a cand'-
date and the Hon. Zig-Zag has a lively
time ahead of the expects to be a win
ner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Fell on the Sidewalk and Died.
lBy the Associated Press. }

New York. Nov. III. Fairfax Mic
Laughlin, sixty years OF age. chief CLERK
in he Surrogate's office, dropped dead at
the corner of Broadway and White street
tonight His death was probably due to
heart disease. Mr.. Mclaughlin was walk
ing with two associates in the Surrogate g
office when his hat blew off. He started
after it, but had gene but a few steps
when he fell heavily to the sidewalk
and died Mr. Mclaughlin was known as
1.-The historian of Tammany Hall. He
was born in Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Boil weevil Barred the Stalls
lBy the Associated Press. J

Washington, Nov 18.-Acting Post
master General Wynne today issued an
order directing rigid enforcement OF the
section of postal laws and regulation,
which absolutely excludes all insects and
eptiles from the mails. The action is the
result of reports that speciments of the
Texas boil weevil, an insect very destruc-
tive to cotton plants, have been found
IN the mails
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Ccuac.l of Salvaiionists
fBy The Associated Press.l

tBy tie .ASSOCIdttu FIttSJ
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov 17.--The an
nual council of the Salvation Army Off
GERS Of the South convened here today
representatives from all stations south
of the Ohio River being present. The
session will last three days. being presid
ed over by staff captain, Bergman. as
sisted by officers from the North and
East. The Salvation Army headquarters
and hotel will be dedicated tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Deal h Of Col, snds.
nv tho Associated Press.)

tBy the AssOcluttu
Mobile, Ala, Nov: 18.-col: R. NJ
Sands who commanded the Third Ala
bema regiment in the War Between tie
States and participated with his regiment
In a number of the fercest battles is dead
here at the age of IS years.
Colonel Sands was general administra-
tor at the time OF his death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Eager TO Ioin Panama.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 18-The State De-
partment late this AFTERNOON received
advices that the Departments of Cauca
and Antioquoia. of Colombia, are seeking
TO separate from that government and are
soliciting admissions into the Panama
republic
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
ACTION AGAIN DsLAYED.
The Ryan Blair Proposition Fot.Acted on by
eeaboard Directors.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Nov. 1S.-Action was again
deferred today by the Seaboard Air Line
directors on the Ryan-Blair financing prop
osition, which was to have been acted on
yesterday The matter was then put over
until this morning, but further delay was
decided on. and it went over till after
noon. 1t is understood that attempts are
being made to harmonic all interests, and
that this is the reason for the adjourn
ments
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
Dunn's Improved Mail Facilities

Especial to News and Observer
Dunn, ~ c., Nov 18-With three new
rural mail routes and the Cape Fear and
Norther trim taking mail from Dunn,
we are to have greatly improved mail ia
clities. The routes all started up yes
terday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19
BANQUET TO ITALY's ROYALTIES.

(By the Associated Press.)
London. Nov. 1S.-St. Georges Hail.
magnificent Norman gallery of Windsor
Castle, in which many foreign sovereigns
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19

The dog is mans best friend. When
man has cold the dog never tells him
what to dc for it..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-19

Rockefeller now controls the steel trust
The Standard Oil trust is very much o.
steal trust.
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Washington, Jan. 22.-Ex-Con-
gresham Henry p. Cheatham and
two negro women, supposed to be
members of his family, attended the
presidents reception in honor of the
supreme court and the local judiciary
tonight. The appearance of negroes
at the White House on terms Of So
cial equality created a sensation
among the several thousand guests
and many of the Southern congress
men hurriedly took their departure.
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JUDGE YE.
MARY BAKER G.. EDDY.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 14.-In view
of the circulation Of certain criticisms
from the pen of Mark Twain, I sub
nit the following statement:
It is a fact, well understood, that I
begged the students who first gave
me the ~endearing appellative "moth-
err not to name me thus. But with
out my consent that word spread like
Wildfre. / still must think the name
is not applicable to me; [ stand in re-
lation to this century, as a Christian
discoverer, founder and leader. |
regard selfdeitication as blasphemous;
I may be more loved, but / am less
lauded, pampered provided for, and
cheered, than others before me-and
wherefore? Because Christian Sci
ence is not yet popular, and I refuse
adulation.
My first visit to the Mother Church
after it was built and dedicated
pleased me and the situation was
satisfactory. The dear members
wanted to greet me with escort and
the ringing of bells, but I declined,
and went alone in my carriage to the
church, entered it, and knelt in
thanks upon the steps Of its altar.
There the foresplendoTv of the Begin
ming. of truth fell mysteriously upon
my spirit. / believe in one Christ,
teach me Christ, know of but one
Christ. I,believe in but one incar-
nation, one Mother Mary and know
/ am not that one, and never claim
ed to be. 1t sufices me to learn the
Science of the Scriptures relative to
this subject.
Christian Scientists have no quar-
rel with Protestants, Catholics, or
'anv other sect. They need to be un-
derstood as following the divine
Pr.nciple-God, Love-end not i'm
agined to be unscientifc w~orshipers
of a human being.
1 In the aforesaid article, of which I
have e only extracts, Mark
Twain's wit was not wasted in Ger
tain directions Christian Science
, eschews divine rights in human be-
| ing. If the individuals governed
human consciousness, my statement
of Christian Science would be dis
> proved, but to understand the spirit
\ x,of SJoo - o~,ox4S~I ~
:, Science and its pure monotheisIn-
one God, n Christ, no idolatry, nc
human propaganda. Jesus taught
and proved that what feeds a few
feeds all. His life-work subordlnat.
1 ed the material to the spiritual, and
he left this legacy of truth to man
kind. His metaphysics is not the
sport OF philosophy, religion, o.
t Science, rather is it the pith and fin
D ale Of them all.
l have not the Inspiration or as
J piratfoI II he q irst or second VIZ
: q :c::i -ser 5ItIieat1. :. 2@
i.ent, OF Subsequent. What L am re
mains to be proved by the good I do
We need much humility, wisdom
e and love to perform the function
of foreshadowing and foretastin;
Heaven within us. This glory i
; molten in the furnace of af1iction.
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THIRTY YEARS fUR NIlCOA
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE
A COMPROMISE
VERDICT.
Jim Wilcox Will Have to Spend
Thirty Years in the State
Prison-Appeal Viii Be
Taken-Satisfaction
Expressed By
the Public.

Hartford, n. c., Jan. 21.-James
E. Wilcox was to-day sentenced to
thirty years at hard labor in the state
prison for the killing of Ella Maude
Cropsey. The jury returned a YER
dict of guilty of murder in the second
degree. At 2 p. m, with unswerv-
ing step, Jim Wilcox forged his way
through a jostling crowd in the aisle
of the court room, to the bar. There,
with u~nfinching eyes, he stood, and
unblanchingly heard his fate pro-
nounced. Some people admired his
nerve; others denounced it a. the
qualities of a criminal. An eager,
breathless crowd craned necks to
catch the verdict. Jim Wilcox be-
trayed no symptoms of the strain
under which he no doubt labored.
His only look was a look Of scorn.
I~nsentencing the defendant the judge
said:
"I do not take pleasure in sentenc-
ing any one convicted of crime, but
do SO from a profound sense of duty.
The jury has seen fit to return a YER
dict of murder in the second degree.
By what process of reasoning they
arrived at this verdict is not for me
to say. I express no opinion as to
the guilt or innocence of the defend
ant; but will give effect to the YER
dict as becomes my duty. If the de-
PENDANT is guiIty-and the jury has
said so-he deserves in my judgment
the full 1imi1 Of the law. The judg-
ment Of the court is that defendant
be sentenced to a term of thirty
years at hard labor in the states
prison."
The defense was not satisfied with
the verdict and asked for a new trial
This Was not granted. They viii
appeal to the Supreme court. The
time in which to do so was placed al
Thirty I&C =. oO11(1COA w az Say
there is nt ground for a new trial
and nj opinion is sustained By tha-
of Judge CoanciI. Mr.. Ward, in
commenting upon the case, said:
tl believe thai the defendant is
guilty Id think that our case was {
stong one. Am [ satisfied with the
verdict: Well, I'll have to be-"
Judge Council says that the jury
displayed - act OF charity in allow
ing the defendant the benefit of The
doubt and making their verdict il
the second degree He says that {
fair and Impartial trial has beer
given jim Wilcox, and he comment
on the 4ood conduct Of the people
throughout the interesting proceed
ings.
One Of the jurors talked tonight
He said that the jury had stood min
the others disfavored conviction il
any form. Said he: Gas a com
promise we decided upon the secon,
degree"
1'ne verdict meets with almos
universal approval. There are tw
parties with whom it is u~nsatisfae
tory, sau5e arr the Cropseys an,
hs TIE Erocee. -.
taa aalni.-a snoft OF q hanging "A
satisfy t"on4. IL Wilcox is guilty a
all-and he IS gulIty-he should r.
ceive the severest penalty" Th
Wilcox family are not all pleased
though they talk little. Wilcox
ST., remarked in significant tone
that Jim wasn't in the ~penitentiar
vet. James Wilcox himself is quot
ed as saying that death is preferabl
to the sentence imposed. He ono
said "Give me liberty OF give m
DEATH" and evidently he WASH
jesting.