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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
HER CREW is RESCUED.
The Joseph J. PharO Strands, May
Prove Total Wreck.
(By the Associated Presa. !

Norfolk, Va, Jan. An a ffty-mile
gale Of wind that WHIPPED up extremely
rough and dangerous seas, the gallant
crew OF Smiths Island Life Saving Station
in the darkness of early Sunday morn
ing, rescued the crew of the stranded
three masted schooner Joseph J. Pharo,
which was blown ashore on Carter's Bar
during the height of the severe storm
that swept up the coast 1t was one
OF the most thrilling rescues of the sea
son.
Captain Berry was beating his way
along the coast from New York bound
to Richmond when he ran into the howl
ing blow that struck the Atlantic sea-
board about midnight Saturday. The
craft which was unladen became uu
manageable and was driven aground not
q great distance from the Life Saving
Station. She was sighted shortly after
she struck and the life savers hurried at
once to the assistance OF the crew of six
men. The tremendous seas broke over
the helpless craft at every ponderous
roll. In short time 1t was very evident
that the vessel was doomed With the
all of the breeches buoy the life savers
succeeded in bringing Captain Berry and
his seamen safely ashore. The rescue
was one of the quickest and clevereat
executed performances in the recent his
tory OF the Live Savings Service.
1t was reported here yesterday that the
Pharo will prove g total loss. The vessel
Nas a frequent trader at this port and is
owned by New York shipping firm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
Christmas Fire at Selma.

Selma, H. c., Jan. 2--The children of
Selma viii not soon forget the Christmas
tree provided for them by the Methodist
Episcopal church here
The tree was beautifully decorated and
heavily laden with presents Beside It
was a room arranged by the ladies' with
furniture and a fireplace in full view.
In one corner OF the room there waa ar
ranged bed. where two little glad
hearted children seemed to be sleeping.
after they had made their prayer TO
Santa Claus to bring them their hearts
desire. At last old Santa Claus. Mr. J.
A. Spires. Jr., appeared, coming down
tha chimney laden with gifts.
The windows were darkened as the
snow seemed to drift BIZ and on them.
Not a sound could be heard. It was a
true picture of nature as supposed by the
little Cladhearts.
Old Santa finished his work, then moved
to the fireplace and without q sound he
went up the chimney. then he came again
down the chimney and delivered the
presents to the children himself in Christ's
name.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
DAY SET FOR TWO
HANGINGS
label Register and Will
BOggan on Thursday,
18th February.

The Governor yesterday set the date
for the hanging of two men.
Both are to be hanged for The crime
Of murder, one being a white man, The
oother a negro.
Both had taken appeals to the Supreme
court after having been found guilty and
sentened, but the decision was against
both and now they are sentenced again.
the decision of the Supreme court. 1t-
firming their sentence, having been sent
to Governor Ayeook.
The day set for the execution of tie
men is Thursday the twenty-hfth day
OF February. on that day label Register,
white, VIII be hanged in Whiteville. Co
lumbus county, and VIII Boggan. colored,
in Waaesboro.
The Register case has been noted
one, the SON being condemned to be
hanged, the father to the penitentiaFy.
Boggan is the negro sentenced for killing
a white man in an alley IN Wadeshoro
last September.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05

ham, Ala, ant at the general headquarters
in Greensboro, except that the force at
Greensboro will be increased. Mr. Me-
Manus's family desire in Atlanta, but will
move to Greensboro this spring.
The report published in this morning 5
Charlotte paper that a Greensboro com.
pany is said to carry large amount of In
surance on property destroyed at the
Wilson fire is a mistake. The manager of
the Greensboro Fire Insurance Companies
was seen this morning. He showed that
ont of the companies here carried over
$2,00, two not having that much on the
entire property burned.
The Southern Loan and Trust Company
had an auspacious beginning of the new
year. Its first application for 1904 came
from Governor Charles B. Aycock, and was
for $4,000, which proves that the Governor
believes in the 'do things at home move
ment" in North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
CAPT. A. B. WILLIAMS DEAD.
He viii be Laid TO Rest With Military
Hon0Fs To day.
(special 10 News and ohserver. J


Fayetteville, N. c., Jam 4--Capt. A. b.
Williams, who died here Saturday night
of heart failure, viii be buried with mill
tary hOnors tomorrow. the funeral being
preached at 10 o'clock at the Presbyterian
church, Today as tributes of respect TO
one dear to the hearts of our people. two
meetings were held one OF the "old bows
in gray" in the morning. and another of
the citizens generally. Major Hale pre-
sided over the latter and David Oates was
secretary. Resolutions were adopted.
voieing the love and esteem in which
Captain Williams had been held and ex-
pressing the deep sense of loss his death
entails. There We're speeches by Messrs.
+. J. Hale, w. S. Cook. A. A. McKethan.
w, l.. Hawiey, J. w. Atkinson. e. r.
McKethan, II. L. Cook. A. H. Slocomb and
Others.
Later a meeting of the. Fayetteville
Light Infantry was held. at which it was
arranged that this company should escort
the remains to the grave
Captain Williams was sixty years of age.
He had seryed as mayor OF Fayetteville
and was a man of high public spirit and
surprising energy, During the war he
was Lieutenant of Brem's Charlotte Light
Artillery and later commander of bat
terry in many battles. His wife, who sur
wives him, was a daughter OF the late
Nash Whitted, of Bladen county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
he WINS DISTINCTION.
A North CaroIinian Studying Art at
Columbia University.
Special to News and Observer.)

Greensboro, n. c., Jan. 1.-THE street
cars made regular trips yesterday for the
first time over the new mile and half ex-
tension of tire line from Revolution TO
White Oak Mills. Large numers Of peo-
pie went out TO the immense mills now in
course of construction for the first time.
Despite the cold weather the cars were
more comfortably heated than many homes
9nd theys have always been heated SINCE
the car line was completed in Greensboro
eighteen months ago.
Mr.. Richard Crawford, son Of DIR. L. W
Crawford, is pursuing the study of arr at
at Columbia University, and is making
remarkable progress. The last issue of
Life has -ull page with drawing by
him, and in the art world this distinction
is considered a great prize for regular pro.
fessionals
Miss Mary r. Berridge, of Ohio, late su.
perintendent Of the New Orleans Sanitar-
ium, arrived yesterday to become head
nurse and matron of the Greensboro hos
pital. Having graduated at Philadelphia
hosplta she served two years as nurse for
the United States Army in the Philip
Pines. The hospital has recently installed
electric lights, gas heating and built ster-
ilizing room.
General Manager of the Southern Rail-
way exert, O. Washington, has been here
since SaturdayA in conference with Cen
eral Superintendent McManus, the new
superintendent of the whole system since
the eastern and western districts were con-
solidated It was learned this morning tha.
there will be practically no change what
ever IN nc Two office forces at Birming-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
BELOVED PASTOR DEAD.
The Passing of Reverend Robert Err
nest Caldwell! at Philadelphia.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston-Salem, N. g., Jan. "A gloom
has been cast over this community by the
death of Rev. Robert Ernest Caldwell,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
here for nearly eleven years. The end
came early Sunday morning n Dr.. Joseph
Prices private hospital Philadelphia. as
a result of an operation performed Thurs
day for appendicitis. DR.. Caldwell was
a popular pastor and an amiable Chris
tan gentleman, those who knew him
best loved him most, his age was 45
years. He leaves an aged mother and
six sisters. Mrs. Henry Roam. of tn S
city; Mesdames J. S. Jones and ]. w.
Fry, of Greensboro; Mrs. Andrew Buford,
Of Salisbury; Mrs D. H. Barger, or Roa-
noke, Va, and Mrs. James Thompson, Of
Atlanta.
The death Of this good man is a Sc
were loss to his congregation and TO Win
ston- Salem. A telegram received this af-
ternoon said the remains wouil leave
there tonight. The funeral will be held
III this city tomorrow with knights Tenn
plar honors. DR.. Egbert Smith Will
preach The deceased held the office
OF prelate in Piedmont Commandery. The
interment will bc in Greensboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
LOSSES IN WILSON'S FIRE.
The City Was Saved by theh Sitting of
the Wind.
Special to News and Observer.) )

Wilson, n. c., Jan. Further particu-
lars of the fire at Wilson Saturday night
are as follows:
The fire started at eleven forty,five III
the basement of Cooper and Watson'S
large warehouse, frame structure. This
fire department responded promptly, but
the fire had gained such headway that the
warehouse was consumed in twenty min.
utes after Il broke out. The building was
valued at si,Sty-five thousand insurance
fortyfive hundred, stock worth eight
thousand, insurance five thousand.
Next door going north is the large
three story brick building owned by W. G.
Bats estate, the first floor occupied by
Tom Webb's saloon and upper floor rent
ed out for lodging. The building was
valued at ten thousand dollars, insurance
five; Webbs stock two thousand, insur.
ance fourteen hundred.
The Centre Briek " arehouse. Cozart,
Eagles & Carr proprietors, is next to
Bats brick building, and the largest in
the city. 1t sells nine million pounds a
year. Nothing was saved. The building
was valued at fourteen thousand. insur-
ance eight thousand. Stock eighteen
thousand, insurance fourteen thousand.
Two one story brick building owned by
w. II. Morris, one occupied by Lewis and
Cooks saloon, the other by Hayes and
Bats, grocer, was burned. The buildings
valued at six thousand. insurance eleven
hundred. Hayes and Bats stock two
thousand. insurance six hundred.
S. A. Woodard's three one story frame
store houses on Cross street, occupied by
NJ. T. Davis, saloon, Jno. Brogden, ten pin
alley, and negro restaurant, loss to occu-
pants one hundred dollars each. no insur-
ance. Buildings valued at FIVE thousand
insurance fifteen hundred.
Edward Bros large two story frame liv-
cry and sales stables and several shanties
in rear, all owned by them. valued at four
thousand. no insurance.
Large two story brick livery and sales
stables of w. r. Clark, owned by T. W.
Wiggins. loss FIVE hundred damage to
feed, horses saved, building twenty-five
hundred, insurance five hundred.
Young and Hargroye blacksmiths, two
story brick house, owned by ]. T. Virgins
five hundred, no insurance.
Jno. Y. Moore's livery two story brick
building, loss one thousand. no insurance
Building valued at thirty-two hundred, in
surance five hundred.
Woodland and Jones, Liberty Warehouse
and several others damaged by water and
smoke. Western Union and phone people
lost four hundred in damage to wires and
poles.
Only thing saved the town was a change
in the wind Buildings blocks away caught
but were put out. A fine pair of horses of
Cooper and Watson were burned The to-
tai loss is not thought less than one hun
dred thousand and is probably more
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
Leads all North Carolina Dalies i'm News au Circulation

with a less degree Of control than was
stipulated for in the Hay-Herran treaty
refusal to grant such degree Of control
was necessarily q refusal to make any
practicable treaty at all. Such refusal
therefore squarely raised the question
whether Colombia was entitled to bar the
transit OF the worlds traffic across the
Isthmus.
That the canal itself was eagerly de
manded by the people OF the locality
through which 1t was to pass, Srd that
the people OF this locality no less eagerly
longed FOR its construction under Amer
ican control, are shown by the u1animity
of action in the new Panama Republic.
Furthermore Colombia, after having
rejected the treaty in spite of our pro-
tests AMI warnings when it was in her
power to accept it, has since shown the
utmost eagerness to accept the same
treaty il only the status quo could be re
stored. One OF the men standing high
est in the official circles of Colombia, on
Ncvember 6. addressed the American
minister at Bogota, saying that if the
government of the United States would
land troops to preserve Colombian sovcr-
e;gnty and the transit, the Colombian
government would declare martial law.
and, by virtue of vested constitutional au-
thority, when pubic order is disturbed,
t~cuid) approve by decree the ratifca-
uoa ot the canal treaty as signed; or, if
tbs government of the United States pre-
.ers. (would) call extra session OF the
CcEgress-wlth new and friendly meEl.
hers-next May to approve the treaty"
Having these facts in view, there is no
shadow of question that the Government
of the United States proposed treaty
which was not merely Just, but generous
to Colombia, which our people regarded
as erring, if at all. on the side OF over
generosity: which was hailed with delight
Continued op Third Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
Two important Meetings.
Especial TO News and Observer.

Durham, N c.. Jan. 4.-The board of
education met this morning and will be
in session two or three days.
The county commissioners met this
morning. The present supervisor is Mr..
j. M. Pollard and there is no doubt that
at this meeting he will receive the unani-
nous vote of the board for reelection.
One of the commissioners. Mr. Thomas
Lipseombe. was not present aoday. Some
time ago it was necessary to amputate
portion of his hand, followed by another
operation, removing the remainder az
the hand. The cancerous growth has now
gone ND his arm TO his side He is in
dangerous condition.
Walter Ham. who shot and painfully
wounded his brother Just before Christ
mas was this morning arraigned and sent
over to court under n bond Of s100. He
could not give security and was locked up.
Mrs. Nellie Blackwell. the eged mother
of the late Col. w. r. Blackwell. was
quite i'll yesterday. She was reported as
being somewhat better this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
Montague vetoes State Bank Bill.
(By the Assoeiated Press J

Richmond, Va, Jan. 4.-Governor
Montague today sent to the Assembly his
veto OF what is known as the State Bank
bill He said in part:
Il co not think il in accordance with
public sentiment or business policy TO
withhold from our State banks the priv
ilege of the issuance of notes of circua
tion. 1t is true that this privilege has
not been exercised for many years bv
reason of the very large tax imposed by
the national government. Yet no one
can foresee when it may be most desira
Bile or urgent to exercise such au-
II would suggest that if the present
statute authorizing State banks of cireu-
lation be incompatible with any existing
law the statute be not repealed. but
rather perfected to preserve the full power
of issuance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
MOCCAS|N AFLOAI- 7
The Submarine Boat Es.
capes Wreck, is in
Good Condition.
ICY The Associated Press.l J

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 4.-Submarine boat
Moccasin has been floated and will be
towed to Norfolk
The government tug Hercules, which
has been assisting insthe work met with
some mlshap and drifted fifteen miles in
heavy sea before assistance from unknown
steamer came along. She is being towed
In and a government vessel has been sent
TO meet her. The Moccasin is in good
condition
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
SECRET AIRY OF WAR
Taft is Named. Wriqht
to Succeed Taft as
Governor.
(By the Associated Press.l

Washington, Jan. 4-rhe President to-
day sent to the Senate the nomination
of William Fl. Taft of Ohio. to be Secre-
tarv of War
The President also nominated Luke E.
Wright, of Tennessee. 20 be civil governor
Of the Philippine Islands, and Henry c.
Ide, of Vermont. to be vice civil governor
Of the Philippine Islands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
THE CARDS "RUN' FOR WOOD.
He is 10 be Reported FavOrably by
the Senate Committee.
fBy the Associated Press. !

Washington, Jan. 4.-The Senate Com
mttee on Military Affairs today decided
10 report favorably the nomination of
General Leonard Wood to be major gen
eral The vote stood Z to 2, the affirming
Senators being Proctor, Warren. Foraker.
Quarles. Alger. Cockrell and Pettus: the
negatives, Scott and Blackburn. Senator
Proctor was not present but authorized
his vote to be recorded. Hawley and
Bate were absent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
District Stewards Meeting.

The meeting OF the district stewards OF
the Raleigh District Conference Method
istt will be held at Edenton Street church
at $50 o'clock this morning. President
Nj. S. Davis, D. n Hunt. Of ittrall, and
Others, with Presiding Elder Moore, are
here to attend the meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05

moved back and forth at the will of the
player with the use of the army and
navy, in unlawful war. to give spectacu-
lar effect to the leader of a campai ga
fol the Presidency"
The Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05
Postmasters Appointed.
(Rv the Associated Press. J

Washington, Jan. 4.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the following
nominations Of postmasters:
North Carolina-Edwin H. Morris,
Moeksville; Mary A. Timberlake, Wake
Forest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-05

Many man IS compelled to l!eep his
word because 10 one will take II.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
Fairbanks Mail Arrives

The ar-. mai! uuicr ,Ar aew contract between Fairbanks and Valdez. arrived Wednesday in time to connect with the Excelsior. The first k generally oon.idered line most difficult trip of the season and was made in better time than
 was expected. Future trips will be made in l6 days. The carriers report thu trail and summit in ex- cclien. condition. and will improve aS ihc season advances. owing to the continuous travel now going over it, and to the fact that men are Icing kept on the summit to keep that art oi the trail open.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
Additional Local

. Chamber of Commerce meeting at jury room in court house to- morrow night.
 Deputy Warlell. of Kayak. ar rived an the Excelsior with priS- oner named Frank McGuirc in charge, who is accused of passing worthless check-.
 W. S. Robinson. who has put in six years on the Yukon, arrived on the Excelsior intending 10 % to Fairbanks. He will remain here a short time before starting across country.
 Mail for interior points left here sunday morning in charge of Ray Larson. who, upon reaching the foot of the summit, exchanged for the mail coming this way. with which he arrived in good shape Tuesday. The next mail for the interior will leave an the 21th.
 Although the steamer Excelsior was on the broad Pacific on c,cc- tion day. the passengers, like gond American citizens. feeling that the fate of the nation depended on their exertion>. boiled a straw vote with the following result: Roose- welt. r.; Parker. ,; Debs, ?; Swal- low, 1; blank, ?.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

Charles Johnson on the charge oi assault with intent io rape.
 The ease of Siull V White for title to Il lot opposite the court house. came Up on motion to file amended notice. which was allowed.
 Case of Dempsey vS Endcavur Congregational church was brought up on a motion to file an iienl:zrd account oi expenditures in bu;ldin. church. which was allowed. and later q demurrer Was oyer-ruled. Dempsey l. suing for money loaned the church to put up their building.
 The suit brought by squatter> on the Crary script Ian! was argued before the judge on motion To dismiss. No decision has been rendered yet.
 This morning the grand jury made no report. Charles Johnson was arraigaed. and the divorce ease nj Moon vs Moon Was taken up.
 There are i6 civil and 2O crimi- nal eases HOW pending before the court, and II k thought more will be entered before the session is over.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
Court Now In Session

Court opened Monday morning. and the first business transacted was organizing the grand jury. IL was iound that six jurors from WIS ern points were absent and q venire was iS>Lcd. Tuesday the vacancies were filled. Two men!- hcr,. A. l.. Levy and \. Burr were excused q. they had served last year. ]. (. Martin was appointed foreman, and the jury i> nov in session. Following is lis, oi ju- TOTS as revised.
 J. Martin. N. F. Mccarthy. J. O'Dale. ]. F. Schalk. Geo. Haze ie,t. I G. Quinn. ]. Nelson. C. C. Roberts, NJ. R. Cherry. ( C. Dun lap, T. M. Daniels. Geo. Guthrie, J. l.. Steele, Geo. l.. Davis. Chas. M. Day, II. W. Miller. Geo. (. Treat. Philip Gallaher. Joe Bell.
 Tuesday the court dismissed the case of Ida Hes yS. F. Kelsey. !. Gillespie. ct al.. and also the case oi Malander V Herman. which was tried some time ago in the commis- ,ioners court, on the ground that thi, court had no jurisdiction.
 Wednesday morning the grand jury returned an indictment against
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

oi Juneau. will have to resign.
 This will be source of great sat. isfaction 10 the many friends of the judge throughout the district. as he ls the only one of the three judges to be retained. The dismissal of Richards fully vindicatcS the action taken by Wickcr>ham in regard to Richards. while in office at Nome.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
WiCkerSham Is
 Re-appointed
Only Judge In Alaska To Retain His Position. Richards Has Been Removed. Brown and Moore
 Must Resign.

During the afternoon session oi court yesterday. Judge James Wick erslam received telegram an nogncing that he had been reap pointed.
 The message was from Wal;cr F.. Clark. the Washington representa- tive of the P.-i. and d warm p,r-
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
Must Resign.

-onal friend ot the Judge, So there can be no mistake about ,he mat ter.
 According to the telegram. the president made the appointment yesterday. It also state, that Marshal Richards. oi Nome. has been removed from office. and that Judges Moore. of Nome. and Brown
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
May Have More Steamers.

II k rumored that the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. will put at least one large steamer on the Naldez-Scattlc run, beginning with in the next G0 days.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

Ni. Pe'fr-bNrg, Nov. 1G-Thc meeting ot inc Provincial Zemst- vo> this week i, attracting in,cnss interest. Liberals helievc that noT the flag .> planted in Manchu- ria the war cannot bc stopped till until Russia conquero.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

The ladies of the C. F. Church vii, serve dinner from ! to s pm. tomorrow at the c.iurch. 50 cents per plate. An entertainment will follow. ice cream and cake during tie evening. 25 cents.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

St. Petersburg. Nov. 16-R fer ring to Lord i.an>down's suggestion that Russia and Japan arhitratc, q prominent Russian official says such an offer. even ii coming from Japan. could not he considered. He says that t.i. talk of arhi,ra- ton i> to create the impression that the war will soon end >v a> to make il easier for Japan to raise the war loan.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17
Late eIegraphic items

Si. Pcter>hurC. Nov. l6-Iarge numbers of Russian officers are ar irving at Mukden to replace these k!ilen in tlic last engagement. The humhar,linent oi ,he Japanese os;- ton still continues.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-17

London. Nov. l--Bids have lpcn closed for the $3OOOO .0m Japanese war loan. Tine bids az .regatc $3GJ.0l0.0OO