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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
TAKE AN INCH, | WANT AN ELL.
This Last Phrase Describes The Iapa-
nese Position lust Now.
CB vthe Associated Press. )

Toxic, Jan. 21.--The growing belief
that peaceful settlement of existing in
ternatonal difficulties eventually viii be
attained has served to strengthen the
financial markets and stocks are advanc-
in gon the local exchange.
The government. which has SO far not
received any communication from Rus
sia, remains silent awaiting a formal re-
spouse TO its last note. The mere gccept-
ance of aJpan's proposals Will not suffice.
Japan will unquestionably insist upor,
some definite plan Of action besides mere
promises, including a reduction Of the
Russian fleet In japanese waters.
The government of japan has expended
a large amount Of money IN preparation
for war and Is now ready 20 fight and is
naturally unwilling to dlsarm, unless abb
solutely convinced that her rights viii be
safeguardcd.
London, Jan. 21.-Tbe Westminster Ca
zette this afternoon voices official and
general opinion on the Far Easter crisis,
saying
1--WE believe the chances OF peace are
at thi smoment more favorable than they
have been for some weeks past.
The Associated Press learns that even
Ion6downe, who has been consistently
possimistic, yesterday took a hopeful
view Of The situation and expressed the
belief that war would be avertcd. His
opinion was based on the conditions out
lined in these dispatches yesterday, name
ly: that Russia Is willing To concede prac
tically all Japan's demands, but that she
cannot see her way TO make treaty with
Japan recognizing in black and white
China sovereignty over Manchuria.
Discussing this. however, Baron Haya
shi, the japanese Minister to Great Brit
ain maintains a pessimistlc view. He
declared today that Japan would rather
SIGHT than forego an actual treaty admis-
sion by Russia Of China's sovereignty
over Manckuria
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STOLE IRON SAFE
Was it $4,000 Train
Robbers Got or a Mere
TrifIe?
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco. Cal, Jan. 21.--Train
robbers stole the iron safe from the ex-
press car of the Sunset Limited, north
bound. on the Southern Pacific Railway
near San Luis Obispo, today and il Is
understood the robbers secured a large
amount OF treasure from the stolen strong
box. the sum being placed as high as $780,
goo. This. however. is denied at the office
OF Wells, Fargo &c Company. The Sun
set Limited was travelling in two section,
and it was in one of the express cars
OF the second section that the robbery
occurred.
The express Messenger T. Sullivan, had
two cars to look after, D shortly after
the train left San Luis Obispo and while
it was nearing San marguerite, he dr-
covered the loss of the safe. He had been
working in the forward express and as
scon as he went to the rear he made
the astounding discovery that the sare
had been wrenched from the corner Of
the car, where it had been secured by
heavy steel bars, and carrid away. The
messenger immed .ately gave the warning.
The train was stopped and word was
wired along the line to look out for the
robbers. The train reached this city to-
day and detectives were az once sent 20
the scene of the robbery.
TIL safe was found today in he rough
lands alongside the track 1t had been
rifed of everything except a valuable
diamond and some valuable papers. Not.
wlthstanding the express peoples state
ment that there was little of value in
the safe, it is stated that onc package
sent from Barbara was worth about ST.
500
The Wells, Fargo officers say that there
were two safes in the train, one Of which
Is locked at New Orleans, the other be-
ing depository for local valuables which
they assert seldom contains more than
$500. II was the latter safe that wes
stolen
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PIatt Lauds Our Teddy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 21.-Mr. Plat, Of
Connecticut, concluded his speech on
Panama today, consuming most o fthe
time Of the open session, after the expira
ton Of the morning hour. He defended
the course Of the President throughout
the Panama revolt and eucgized the
executive personally as brave and fear
less. During the morning hour Mr. Nor
gan spoke in explanation Of his bill for
the annexation Of Panama to the United
states, basing his argument on the ground
that the pending canal treaty practically
contemplated that result, and said in
effect that if it was 20 be done at all it
should be done by legislation and not by
treaty.
Mr.. Morgan spoke of the difficulties
which the country has encountered in
Panama. saying that they are not of the
countrys seeking, but were due to the
precipitancy Of the President Of the
United states. 1t was, however, impos-
sible TO undo what had been done and
he contended that further proceedings
should be in accordance with legislation.
In order to get rid of the consequences
of our acts we must make. he said some
equitable arrangement with Panama. for
II was not TO be supposed that Colombia
meant to submit calmly II, he argued.
we arc to build canal in Panama. we
must have the good viii OF Colombia. for
without Il the obstacles Of disease and
outIawry win be infinitely increased.
Mr.. Morgan predicted that the President
would moi be able to secure future appro-
nriations Indeed" he said. ~ don't be-
lioye tbat he wants appropriations. II is
-. 81. oar,naien nilrposns that lepis
lat;on IN Ire canal question should con-
sist Of promises only
He said that ne had inserted In his bill
The nrovision for the payment OF sf5,
100000 for the pacihcatlon Of Colombia,
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We RAIDS HAVE A
STRAIGHT FLUSH
You're Not So Flush as
You Once Were.
BEPARTEE IN HOUSE
TiIIman Declares That He Wants the
Panama Canal, But Objects Sc
riousIy to Playing the Thief
in Order to Obtain That
Waterway.
Waterway.
(By the Associated Press3

Washington, Jan. 21.-rhe Army Appro-
priation Bill was under consideration in
committee of the whole today for five
hours, most of which time was devoted
to a general discussion of the tariff ques-
ton. MI Williams, the minority leader,
taking the phrase stand pat" for his
text made general arragnment of Re
publican politics. Replying to a ques-
tion by Mr.. Watson (IndJ, he SAID the
tariff should be revised. If he had the
power he would bring about Democratic
tariff but 1t would take time. Mr.. VIII
liams has several bills pending repeating
the duty on COAL and these he talked on
at some length He read from the testj
mony before the House committee OF in
vestigation of the last Congress on the
coal question, to show that coal was
sixty-seven cents less a ton during tAe
years tariff was repealed.
Mr. Payne asserted that the price OF
coal was not less to the consumer dur
lng this time.
Mr.. Williams combatted this statement,
and asked Mr.. Payne why his party q.
not 'stand pat" for free coal.
He declared IL was impossible to find
out what the Republican party was
standing pat" on.
1T was only a few days ago. he CON
tinued, that the great 4 am of the Re
publican party f,ivered speech in
which he said We hold tne acc Now
had 81 private and confidential CONVERSE
ton with a gentleman OF this House this
morning and he told me ne did not know
a single game Of cards in which the ace
wins"
I'll tell you what we have got that
wins" interjected Mr.. Palmer tPenn.),
I'VE have straight nush.'
well rejoined Mr.. Williams, Il don't
know what straight flush is, but you
haven't got quite as much OF a flush
you used to have. Things are not 50
flush as they were while back"
Mr.. Williams asked if the Republicans
were going to stand pat on the currency
question, referring to his bill regulating
the deposits of public funds. He asked
II they were going to stand pat on the
trust question, citing methods of over
capitalization. which he said were en-
ployed, and calling attention to his bill
declaring over capitalization public
swindle. He charged that the Republi-
cans are becoming a party of negotia-
ton.
Mr.. Lacey Gowa). reviewed conditions
past and present and said the people had
not forgotten to "let well enough alone"
EIe opposed reciprocity with Canada at
this time, but favored reciprocity as a
general principle. Mr.. Lind (Dem.,
Mimi, spoke for freer trade relations
with Canada and said he hoped TO sec
our economical policy become as great as
had co-extensive with the Monroe Dog.
trine. The only opposition to the army
biz was made Ivy Mr. Baker Dem, n. ",
who said he was opposed to war.
The House adjourned until tomorrow
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WANDERING JEW
of CASE ARGUED
James VS.. Southern Rail
wayin Supreme Court.
TO SPEAK ON PANAMA
Senator Simmons Has Prepared an
Address on this Question. He
Will Criticise Some of Ad-
miniStrati0n's Acts in
Panama Matter.
Especial to News and observcr.)

Especial to News ana ObsefNcr')
Washington, Jan. 21.-Argument in the
James case against the Southern Rail
way from North Carolina was begun in
the United States Supreme Court late this
afternoon and will be continued tomor-
row.
Senator Overman, ex-Judge A. c. Az
cry, and c. A. Mountjoy, of New York,
represent the plaintiff, Mrs. James, and
Col. w. A. Henderson, Capt Chas. Price,
and +. Fl. Busbee appear for the defend
ant railroad. Senator Oyerman made the
opening argument this afternoon.
This case has been in the State and
Federal courts so long that everybody in
North Carolina must be familiar with
it. 1t is an action brought many years
ago by Mrs. James, against the Southern
Railway for killing her husband, who was
an engineer in charge of an engine that
was wrecked. She obtained verdict foi
900. The State Supreme Court sus
tained the verdict and then the fight was
tranferred to the Federal Court, then
back to the State courts and again TO the
Federal Courts-twce before the State
supreme 1OuIly tuIGt iiiitS DtlOit tuC
Circuit Count of Appeals, to say nothing
of several iniunctions in it issued by
Judge Simonton, and now for the first
time it Is before the United States Su
preme Court, principally on question
OF jurisdiction.
Senator Simmons has prepared a speech
on the Panama question and will probGb-
ly deliver it at an early date. He will
vote for ratification of the treaty, but
will criticise severely some Of the acts Of
the administration in regard to the revo.
luton in Panama and the recognition OF
the new republic. Senator Overman
thinks it quite probable that he will
vote against the treaty.
Kope Elias, Of North Carolina, has
written to Senator Simmons and Over
man, saying that if he could get their en-
dorsement he would be an applicant for
appointment by the President on the ca
nal commission. They have advised him
that it is pretty definitely settled hat ex-
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, is to receive
tho appointment. In this connection, II
will be recalled that Senator Jones sud
denly changed from advocacy of the Mica
ragua route to vote for the Panama
route, which the administration much de
sired, and as a result was beaten in his
State Mt the next election.
Rutherford 3. Hayes, son of the for
mer president, and James II. Cutler, who
is interested in street railway property
in North Carolina, are here in the inter
est Of the Appalachian Forest Reserve
Bill. Mr.. Hayes lives at Asheville and is
president of the association that is urg-
ing the bin, State Geologist Holmes has
also been here recently on similar mis-
sion. FRED l.. MERRITT.
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Hay-Bunau-variIIa Treaty Discussed.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington. Jan. 2l.--M Bunau-Varila.
the Minister from Panama, today confer
red with Acting Secretary of State LOOMS
regarding the Hay Bunau-Varilla treaty
situation in the Senate. 1t is a source of
qualification to the Minister that it had
practically decided not to amend the con-
vention. Had the treaty been returned
to Panama for amendment il is considered
certain that strong pressure would have
been brought to bear on the junta by
interests hostile 10 the negotiating of the
present treaty 20 inser. amendments,
which would have made the treaty quite
unsatisfactory to his government.
Senator Cullom, chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, had con-
ference with the President today The
Senator indicated his intention of moving.
in few days, for an executive session Of
the Senate to take up the Panama treaty
rs the Senator'S desire to discuss the
Panama matter in open session, in con-
ncction with pending resolutions. To this
desire Senator Cullom and other Rcpub-
lican leaders have acccded. as they have
no disposition 10 prevent frank and open
consideration OF the subject.
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A HOTEL BLOWN Up
Three People Were Killed,
Two Fatally Hurt by
Natural Gas.
(By the Associated Press.)

Marion, Ind, Jan. 2l.--In an explosion
which wrecked the Soits Hotel today
three people were killed. two fatally hurt
and ten seriously injured.
The dead;
CHARLES BEITEL. proprietor OF the
hotel.
MRS. CHARLES BEIrEL wife of the
proprietor.
JAMES DEVLIN, proprietor OF the sate.
Fatally injured: Edward Gaslsell. l.. II.
Hobbs, oil well contractor.
The seriously injured were all guests
OF the hotel The explosion is credited
to natural gas which escaped into ,ne
basement from a pipe line running near
the hotel.
The outer walls were blown out. the
second floor falling on the first win the
ROOF on it. The guests were under the
wreck, which at once ignited. They were
asleep in their room when tle explosion
occurred.
The fireman had great difficulty in talk.
lns the injured from the wreck. The gas
could not be shut off and owing to this
the fire continued to gain Roadway. The
bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Beitel could be
seen through the flames and wreckago for
an hour before they were recovered The
property loss is $4,000.
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The Revolution at MontevideO.
AN thc Assoeiated Preas. }

Washington, Jan. 2t.-According to a
cable report to the State Department from
United States Minister Finch at Mon
tevideo, the revolutionary disturbance in
that country is much more serious and
extensive than has been supposed here.
The minister cables under date Of the
Goth as follows:
"There have been three battles all won
by the government; the last one being on
the 18th. The total number of killed and
wounded was about 500. The government
forces were estimated at $4,000 and the
rebels at 1000 TO 5000. The opinion here
is that the insurcction viii be suppressed
in month unless aided by near neighbors.
The press aud telegraph censorship con-
tnues; also martial law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

ing sight draft on George r. Lorenz
for S1.O3l which was forwarded to Toledo
for collection.
In the course Of the testimony yester-
day it was brought out that among the
checks sent by ID. b. Croft to Martha
]. Lorenz was one for S2,O62, and the
government today sought to show that
about that time Machen drew the sight
draft on George II, Borenz for the 81 .031,
or one half the amount of the check
Several similar transactions were set
forth, the witness giving the dates and
amounts of the various draft deposits by
Machen.
Affdavits were today presented TO the
court alleging that PoStofflce Inspectors
Maher and Gregory approached witness
es Justice Pritehard issued rule re-
quiring the inspectors to make answer.
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MADE $4,000 A YEAR.
Yet Machen's Salary Was $4,000.
Tampering With Witnesses.
(By the Aggociated Prees.l

Washington, Jan. 21.-An interesting
incident in the trial of August w. Mach.
en-, the Croft brothers and the Lorenzes
on an Indictment charging conspiracy 10
defraud the government in connection
with the sale of letterbox fasteners, came
today just before the usual h our for adj
journment. Throughout the day bank
officials had been on the stand testifyinG
concerning various checks and drafts
which passed between D. y. Croft and
Martha j. Lorenz and George r.. Lorenz
and Machen. After j. w. Herring, cash
ier Of the Union National Bank of West
minister, Md, had told Of the various
transactions OF Machen with his bank.
Mr. Taggart, Assistant District Attorney,
offered in evidence the transcript Of Mach
ems entire dealings with that institution.
to the admission Of whion Charles A.
Douglass objected. Taking up the docu.
ment, Holmes Conrad, special counsel for
the government. contendcd that it was
admissible and remarked that in looking
over it it appeared that by strict econ
omy. Machen on a salary of $1,000 year.
had managed to make 900 a year.
This brought forth storm Of protest
from counsel for the defense, who appeal
ed 10 the court 10 let the defendant
Machen be tried on only one charge at
a tine. IN the midst Of the argument
an adjournment was taken Until tomor-
row
Several bank officers were examined
rs to payments by ID. -. Croft 10 the
Lorenzes and payments by George y. Lo-
REM to Machen
]. w. Herring, cashier Of the Union
National Bank Of Westminster, Md. iden
tilted several New York drafts of Dr.
Iorenz to Machen which had been depos-
tied and credited TO Machen's account
with the bank, and also a letter from
Machen dated January 20, 1900, endors-
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college are expected to meet here tomor-
row with Governor and other State Off
GERS to confer over the necessary steps
to b. taken for the relief of the situation
ONE OF THE DAYS SENSATIONS.
One OF the sensations of the day, which
has been greatly criticised was, a charge
made to the grand jury by Judge Cooke
who Is holding court. So far no action
has been taken in the matter by the
grand jury, but no one desires to with
hold any facts about the fire, it being
ore OF those calamities that will occur
in spite OF the best precauticn. AS to
the fire companies and the water pres
sure, the collego was n mile away, the
watchnan very properly gave the alarm
first to the sleeping students and it is
remarkable that out of SO many at that
time of night none were hurt, and none
made sick. The fire was burning rapidly
when first discovered and ,4e work OF
the fire companies necessarily had TO bo
largely in protecting other buildings
which was done.
The grand jury was charged
not only to make inquiry as 70
the origin Of the fire but also as to why
IL Was NOT cieCkeu, 10 ascertain the FS
sponsibility of the loss. whether there
was lack of water or water pressure
and whether there was criminal respoDsl.
bility anywhere on the part OF anybody
and to this end the court advised the
grand jury that they had the power and
1t was their duty to bring before them
every official of the fire and water de-
partments and every official of the city,
ii 1t was necessary, to get at the truth
OF the matter and locate the responsi bill
ity. 1t was further suggested that ca
lamity of this nature under the shadow
the sitting court should not be
allowed to pass without a thorough
investigation. 1t was due the public. the
authorities OF the Normal College, the
fire and water departments and the gate
city, which while claiming to have the
most efficient fire department in the State
has suffered two most disastrous fires
within the last week.
THE LOSS AND INSURANCE.
From best advices the insurance corn
missioner valued the entire plant of the
college at 100000, the buildings burned
at 65. 900. the mechanical building and con
tents at sl2.500. the dormitory and furnl-
ture, etc, at $4,000. From insuranc
agents here the approximate insurance
on this property is stated to be about
one-half the estimated value. divided up
among at least twenty-five companies SO
that the total loss will be in the neigh
borhood of 100000, amounting to not over
$1,000 for any one company.
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Buried Under a Landslide.
(By the Associated press !

charleston, 5. G., Jan. 2f.-Today at
aiken, ). G., landslide occurred while
several negroes were at work on an cx.
cavation on the line of the city sewerage
extension and one negro named Wallace
Turnbul was buried under mass Of clay
and timbers, while other Iaborers mar
rowly escaped injury. Turnbuirs body
has not been recovered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
Pythian District Meeting.
Especial to News and Obscrver)

Especial to News and Observer)
Monroe, N. G., Jan. 21-Thc fifth dis.
trict meeting knights OF Pythias was
held hero yesterday. A very interesting
programme was arranged ut the opera
house. The address of welcome was Dc.
livered by r. VI. Lemmons and responded
to by J. W. McNinch, Of Charlotte. and
T. L. Candle, Of Wadcsboro, aud otherr.
After this light refreshments were served
by the ladies' and a most enjoyable social
gathering took place. At O'Clock the
organization assembled at Castle Hall
No. SS. whore important work pertaining
to the order was disposed Of, and At ~
o'clock this body assembled to the Glou-
chester Hotel, where q grang banquet
was held. Rev. Geo. Atkinson was toast
master.
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A Unit for Roosevelt.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 21.-Delegates to the
Republican National Convention selected
today in Florida are a unit for President
Roosevelt. In each district resolutions of
instruction for the President were adopted.
Today the President was in receipt of
kilograms from every district convention,
and from majority of the elected dele
gates pledging support in positive terms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
Goes to the Norfolk and Western
(By the Associated Press

Columbus, Ohio, jan 21.-A deal was
officially closed here today by which The
Columbus Terminal and Transfer co,,-
nany passes to the Norfolk and western
aaiifosd. President Johnson confirmed
the rumor that n. D. Maher has been an
pointed general manager of the Norfolk
road, effective February l. A. G. Needles
Is promoted to general superintendent
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To Relieve Tobacco Growers.

Washington, Jan. 21.--The House Com
mittee on Ways and Means has granted
q hearing on February 4th, on several
pending bills for the relief OF tobacco
growers. The general proposition is to
remit the customs tax on growers who
stem and twist their own tobacco.
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To Suppress LawIessness.
INV The Associated prcss.)

(By the hssOciateU FfctsD
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 2l.-A mass meet
ing Of the citizens of Aiken, S. c., has
been called for Saturday, January %. at
noon. The purpose of the meeting is TO
take such action as may be advisable
in aiding the governor in bis efforts to
suppress the lawiessness existing IN This
State
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Seoul is Quiet.
lBy the Agaoelated Preag.l !

Seoul, Jan. 2l.--'rhe city Is Quiet at
present seven out OF ten ministers Of
the Korean Cabinet have resigned and
four now ones Rave been appointed. They
are all neutral 20 regards the revival
Of the progressive Independence ciauee
which the government opposes. -
rious insurrection Is threatened In the
southern provinces because OF official o..
preston.
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TWO BUILDINGS BURN

These Were the Kitchen in Which
Were the Dining, Cold Storage
Boiler and Heating Rooms With
Quarters for $50 Girls, and the
Large Four Story Brick DormitOry
Near by. Wonderful Nerve Shown
by the Girls, Who in Many Cases
Lost Heavily. Generosity Of Hotels
and Banks. Quarters TO be Pro-
vided and the Work of The College
to Go On.