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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Republicans at Sea.
CBy the Associated Press. !

1
Washington, March 15.-Republi-
can leaders of the Senate are all at
| sea respecting the action advisable
| to take in regard to the Santo Do
mingo treaty. Recognizing that the
Democrats control more than one
| third of the votes, and that two two
! thirds are required to ratify the com
vention, the sentiment of the Repub-
| lican leaders is that the treaty should
be withdrawn by the President. On
this subject the Senate and the Presi-
dent don't agree and the idea pre-
walls that after one or two days
more of inconsequential discussion
the special session of the Senate will
be allowed to adjourn without date
and the treaty lapse. But this plan
is not popular in the Senate, and
way to avoid it is being sought, One
alternative which. in the discussion
was termed merely an excuse for in
action, is that Senator Cullom,J as
chairman of the Committee on For
eign Relations, should offer reso-
luton directing the President to APP
| point a commission to make an in
vestigation of the Santo Domingo
| debt and other questions involved in
the protocol. This plan was agreed
| on tentatively as the program most
desirable under existing conditions,
especially as it is believed that such
a resolution could be adopted with
out debate. No decision was reached
which may not be changed tomorrow,
however, and other plans have been
suggested or are brewing.
The debate during the day was uni
formly undressing in spite of the
lfact that it was broken up by ques-
tons from both sides of the chamber.
As in the preceding discussions party
lines were drawn. The Republicans
supported the treaty and the Demo-
Gratis opposed it. Among those who
talked for the treaty were Senators
Spooner, Hepburn, Platt, of Connecti-
cut, and Fulton, while those who op-
posed it were Senators McCreary,
Morgan, Culberson, Newlands, NAL
lory, Clay and Bailey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
FRAZIER THE MAN
Steps Into the Place of
Senator Bate.
The Vote in the Democratic Caucus
Was BY AccIamatiOn. No Three
COrnered Fight as Looked
For.
(By the Asgociated Press. }

Nashville Tenn, March 15.-TGover-
nor. James b. Frasier was this after
noon nominated for United States Sem
ator by the Democratic caucus. The
vote was by reclamation, no other
name being presented to the caucus.
When that body convened it was sup
posed the contest was to be a three
cornered one, friends of former Gov
errors Benton McMillin and Robert l..
Taylor having been actively at work
in their interests. test vote came
however in an effort to adjourn the
caucus until Monday next. The mo-
ton was defeated SO to "a and it was
apparent that the Frasier forces were
in the ascendancy. Friends announced
the withdrawal of Ex-Governor Taylor
and of Mr.. McMillin from the race.
The efforts to POSTPONE action were
productive of some talk fraught with
feeling, the phases snap Judgment
and Conspiracy being rather freely
used. After the defeat of the motion
however, Governor Frasier's nominal
ton followed amid much enthusiasm
which continued through the Cover
nor's graceful speech of acceptance
Governor FraSier's election is assured
as the Legislature is very largely
Democratics He will succeed the late
Senator William b. Bate who was
himself elected By the present Legis-
lature and therefore practically has
a Senatorial term before him. Tues
day, March 21st, is the day set for
the formal election by the joint as
sembly. Governor Frasier will be sue
ceeded in the gubernatorial chair by
John /. Cox, present speaker of the
State Senate.
Until elected Governor in 1902
James b. Frasier had never held pub
lie office although in 1900 he was
Presidential slector for the State at
large. He is in his 49th year and was
born in Bledsoe county, Tennessee,
October 18th, 1856. In 1862 his
father. Thomas n. F'rasier removed
to Nashville where he was appointed
judge of the criminal court by Gov
ernor Andrew Johnson. Here young
F'rasier received his early education,
later attending the University of
Tennessee, from which he graduated
in 1878.
He read law under his father and
was admitted to the Nashville bar in
1881, removing shortly thereafter to
Chattanooga where, until his election
as Governor, he was a successful
practitioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Immense Sale of Pig Iron.
lBy the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Cleveland Ohio. March 15.-The
Leader tomorrow will say:
"A transaction of immense import
ance is Just about to be put through
by the Bessemer Pig Iron Association.
The sale of 100000 tons of Bessemer
pig iron is about to be closed, entail
ing delivery through the remainder of
this year and the first half of 1906
This transaction is considered one of
the most vital pieces of Industrial news
of the past six months. 1t is taken
-as an indication of the belief on the
part of the steel makers of the coun-
try that the present business activity
is to continue at it's present rate for
more than year. Most of the steel
makers say that they have business in
sight as far ahead as that time. The
purchaser is not known"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17

minister to the poor woman who had
only short time before given birth
to the living, breathing little human
which no doubt would have continued
to live had the necessary attention
been given it.
The woman told story of aban-
donment by her husband, which
caused her to sink herself in shame,
the newly born babe the result of it,
but this part of the story is question
ed and it is said that she has been of
scarlet for years. However this may
be, the present condition as related
is true and calls for the, material as
sistance of the citizens and the man
tie of charity thrown over the cause.
The woman's immediate needs were
satisfied and Mr.. Cockrell came down
town and relating his story secured
contributions for food and wood and
a good Samaritan lady was notified
of the condition who went to the
poor unfortunate woman's house and
ministered to her wants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
MAY END THE CONTEST.
A Proposal to Seat Peabody Who win
Then Resign in Favor OF Adams
(Bv the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated PreSS)
Denver. Colo. March 15.-All sorts
of rumors regarding the situation in
the gubernatorial contests were in
circulation today 1T is evident that
the final vote which will determine
whether Governor Alva Adams shall
continue to hold the governors chair
or shall surrender it to James II. Pea
body. will be close. The efforts of the
Peabody leaders to have the contest
treated as a political issue seem to
have failed. One-third of the sixty
six Republican members. it is re-
ported, have pledged themselves not
to vote for Peabody under any circum-
stances.
Immediately after assembling today
the joint committee took a recess. The
motion was carried on viva voce vote.
The Peabody and anti-Peabody Re-
publicans then conferred on scheme
to seat Peabody as Governor with an
understanding that he will immediate-
ly resign. leaving the office to Lieu
tenant Governor Mcdonald
One of the leaders of the anti-Pea-
body Republicans said after the adj
iournment that Peabody's resignation
had already been prepared and would
be placed in the hands of the oDpon-
ents if they would agree to this prop
osition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
DINNER GIVEN BY DAVIS.
To the Pan-American Railway Com
pany at Washington.

Washington, March 15,-A dinner
was given in honor of the members of
the Permanent Pan-American Rail-
way Company tonight by ex-senator
Henry @. Davis, the chairman.
Andrew Carnegie, who is a member
of the committee, sent a letter, say
ing:
Il beg to assure you of my unflag-
ging interest in binding us all to-
gether by bands of steel as brothers.
Against the big navy program, let us
put the American railroad, which
would cost less money in the next
twenty years than the temporary
navy would cost All navies are
temporary and cost enormous sums
for maintenance. Our weapon of de-
Tense would at least be self supports
ing and soon become remunerative.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
RooNE coURTED pEATH.
Drew the Fire of Sentries in Effort tC
Escape.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Vancouver Barracks, Washn., March
15.-Lieutenant Francis M. Boone,
who was ordered discharged from the
United States Army yesterday on the
charges of desertion, absence without
leave, non-payment of debts and con-
duct unbecoming an officer, today
made a dash from his guard with, it
is believed, deliberate suicidal intent,
and before recapture was shot and
probably fatally injured.
Boone was being conducted from
the guard-house to the garrison hos
pital, when, without warning he broke
away and started to run. He was or
dered to halt but paid no attention to
the command and guards opened fire.
Que bullet of the five fred at the
prisoner took effect in the head above
the right ear and passed under the
scalp to point above the right eye.
Another broke his collar bone. Boone
rose to the office of lieutenant from
the ranks. He is said to belong to a
wealthy New York family and has a
wife and child in San Francisco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
A HURRICANE OVER BRITAIN.
1t is Feared That Many Disasters Have
Been Wrought on the Coast.
(By the Associated Press. J

London, March ia storm of hur-
ricane force burst over the Irish coasts
during the night and it is feared that
many disasters have occurred but the
telegraph lines are broken at many
points. The British ship Khyber has
been totally wrecked off the Cornish
coast. TWenty-three of her crew
were drowned and three were saved
The Khyber sailed from Melbourne,
Australia, october 26th for Queens
town.
The storm swept over the north of
ireland early this morning and do
great damage to property Fears are
entertained for the fishing fleet.
The high winds have caused con,
siderable havoc along the coasts of the
United Kingdom. Telegraphic com,
munication between London and many
points is cut off, The life boat sta
tons are busy and shipping every
where is seeking shelter. Numbers OF
minor wrecks, accompanied by loss of
life have been reported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
The Law i'm the Case.
(Bv the -Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 15.-The secre-
tary of the Treasury today received a
telegram from William F. Tebbetts,
collector of customs at Mobile. Ala.
stating in substance that during the
inspection IF the baggage on board the
Norwegian steamship Hiram from
Puerto Cortez, Honduras. there were
found lottery tickets, a statement OF
prizes, list of drawings, trial balance
Sheet newspaper advertisements and
correspondence of a lottery company.
In reply to a request for instructions
the collector has been directed to seize
the articles and proceed under section
Is of sthe present tariff act. Section
16 Of this act prohibits the importa-
ton of lottery tickets and provides
that when seized they may be for
feited under legal proceedings and de-
stroyed. Section Is details the method
of judicial procedure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
LOTTERY TICKETS SEIZED.
A Million in the Hands of Collector
OF Customs at Mobile.
(By the Associated Press.

Mobile. Ala. March 15.-The collec-
tor of customs. William F. Tebbetts,
of the Mobile district today seized a
million tickets of a lottery company
and at the same time notified General
w. c. Cabell and w. B. Ballutmut and
James Ray, alleged officials of the
company to appear at his office. The
collector refused to discuss the mats
ter but it is known that the seizure
is the result of correspondence that
has been going on for some time with
Washington. The tickets were on
board the steamer Hiram. just arrived
from Honduras and the same vessel
brought the alleged officials of the
COMPANY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
The Patrick Murder Trial.
CIV the Associated Press. )

IBy the Assoclated Press
Albany. n Y, March 15.-The sec
ond day of the Patrick murder case
brought still larger crowds to the Court
of Appeals and increased the number
denied admittance. Ex-senator Hill,
senior counsel for the defense, fin
ished his argument and was replied
to by former Justice Landon.
Patrick's wife whom he married in
the Tombs prison a year or more ago,
came up from New York last night
and joined him, his mother, sister and
children following today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
ASSEMBLY IN AN UPRoAR..
But the Deadlock in Missouri Remains
UnbroIxen.
(By the Associated Press.

Jefferson City, Mo. March 49,
Today's joint balloting by the Legisla-
ture for United States Senator failed
to break the deadlock Speaker Hill
created a sensation by declaring that
he would vote for Democrat rather
than see the assembly adjourn with
out electing a Senator
Speaker Hills announcement was
followed by clamorous cheering, but
it apparently provoked a storm Of in
dignation from the Republicans One
member demanded the speakers resig-
nation.
Instantly the assembly was in an
uproar After the confusion had
continued about fifteen minutes, SEN
ator McDavid, Republican made a
motion that the joint session be dis
solved which was carried.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Two Drowned by Water Spout.

Austin, Tex. March IA tele-
phone message received here says that
at s o'clock tonight there was a ter
rife waterspout at Lufkin, Burnett
county, forty miles above this city
causing the water to rise in the river
and surrounding creeks fourteen feet
in five minutes, catching half a dozen
men in tho bottoms and drowning two
of them, four barely escaping with
their lives. Considerable stock was
swept away For thirty minutes hail
is reported to have fallen to the depth
of one and half inches, with such
force as to wreck many farm houses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Checker Tournament.
(By the Associated Press

IBy the Assoclated Press.)
Boston, Mass, March 15.-When the
first days play of the International
Checker Tournament, in which Amer
leans are pitted against British play
ers, was concluded tonight, the visi-
tors had a decided advantage, having
won nine games, while the Americans
were victorious in but three games.
TWenty-eight games were drawn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Mr.. II. d. Potter Dead.

Snow Hill, March 5.-Ex-Sheriff
Henry d. Potter died at his home in
Snow Hill after lingering illness of
several weeks. He leaves a wife and
several children together with a host
of relatives and friends to mourn his
loss. He was twice elected sheriff
and in Radical days was one of the
most popular men in his party The
interment was made in St Barnabas
cemetery in the presence of a number
of relatives and friends
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17

Immediately above the heart. The
negro then made his escape across
the river. Five negro suspects are
now in Jail but it is thought that the
one who did the cutting is not among
the number. A large posse with
hounds are securing the country east
of Albany in an effort to capture the
man who did the cutting. The negro
is a stranger in these parts. Officer
Prices condition at nine o'clock was
critical.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Judge Jackson's Final Term.
(By the Associated Press. !

Parkersburg w. va, March 10
Judge John jackson, the last of Pres
ident Lincoln's appointees, whose re-
signation was presented to President
Roosevelt recently, held his final term
of the United States district court to-
day. The local bar and many law
yers from other parts of the State
were present to participate in the for
malities, which consisted mainly in
addresses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
First of The Graft Cases.
CIV the Associated Press

(By the ASSOCIATED Press.)
Pittsburg, Pa, March 15.--Police
superintendent Melvin H. Campbell,
of Allegheny, was today found guilty
as indicted for accepting money under
color of his office to aid and abet in
the maintenance of house for the
sale of liquor without license and for
immoral purposes. This is the first
to be tried of 125 graft cases which
include three other Allegheny city Off
Gals and men and women charged
with conducting illegal resorts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
british Ship Driven Ashore.

queenstown, March 15.-The Brit
ish ship Wray Castle. from Portland,
Oregon, which arrived at Queenstown
yesterday had been driven ashore and
several others have dragged their an
chors owing to the severity of the gale
off this coast.
The Wray Castle lies on the eastern
bank in Whitegate roads. Seas are
breaking over her. but possibly she
may be towed off after being lightened.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Hours Of Labor Reduced.

Natchez, Miss, March 15.-The
Natchez Cotton Mills, employing 400
operatives, gave notice today that
commencing next Monday, the time
for a days work for all employees
will be reduced from eleven hours to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
BURIAL OF MIR. BURT.
Three New Cases of Small Pox in
East Kinston.
Especial 70 News and observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Kinston. N. c., March 15.-The re-.
mains of Mr. Charles w. Burt, former
resident of this city, but of late years
a prominent merchant of Valdosta,
Ga, were inferred in the cemetery
here today. The body was accom-
panied here by Mrs Burt and their
two children. also other relatives.
Three new cases of small pox were
discovered today in East Kinston at
the home of Mr.. Emmett Lee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Mrs. Virginia Harper Dead.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Kinston, N. c., March 15.-Mrs. Vir-
ginia Harper died at the home of hel
daughter, Mrs. w. H. Fitzpatrick, near
HookeTton, of cancer, from which she
had suffered a long time She was
seventy years old and leaves two chill
dren, Mr. Luby Harper, of Fort Barn
well, and Mrs. w. I'll. Fitzpatrick of
oo11ntx-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
X-Ray Treatment for Harper.
(By the Associated Press

New York, March 15.-Dr. William
Harper, President of Chicago Univer-
sity, arrived in this city today. DR.
Harper was accompanied by his son
Samuel and DIR. Joseph f. smith He
is on his way to Lakewood, where he
viii be subjected to the X-ray treat
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Two Falls Out Of Three.
(By the Agsociated Press.l

lBy the AssOciated Press.)
New York, March 15.-Tom Jen-
tins, of Cleveland, Ohio, defeated
Frank Gotsch, of Humboldt, Iowa, in
a wrestling match here today, win
ming two falls out of three.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
ALL HOPE is DEAD
Of Ratifying Treaty at
This Session.
Santo Domingo Convention is Not a
Corpse, But Will Be Laid Aside
For Few Months at
Least.
.(By the Associated Press. )

Washington, March 15.-Hope has
been abandoned of ratifying the Santo
Domingo treaty at the present session
Of the Senate, The treaty is not dead,
but will be laid aside few months
Senator Cullom and several other
Senators talked with the President to-
day about the matter and all the indi-
cations are that no definite action on
it will be taken at present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
The Japanese Fleet Departs.

London. March 16.A (Thursday)-A
dispatch from Singapore to the Daily
Express dated March 18th says:
''The Japanese fleet departed this
afternoon"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Still the Seats Go Up.
(By the Associated Press

Noy IIe AaaOUIdIeu TItaS.J
New York, March 1.-two seats
on the New York Stock Exchange
were sold today for $4,000 each. This
is new high record price, exceeding
the previous highest price paid a few
DAYS ago by $500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
No Violation of Neutrality.

(By the Associated Press.)
Berlin, March 15.-Chancellor Won
BueloW, speaking in the Reichstag to-
day took occasion to reaffirm German
neutrality in the Far Eastern war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
NO Cnre q cold In ono DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinie Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. f. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Telegraph Briefs.

Frankfort, KY, March 15.-The
Kentucky Court of Appeals today af-
flrmed the judgment of the Kenton
Circuit Court in the Latonia Race
Track of e. E. Apologize, of Louis
Vile against George G. Perkins, Of
New York, under the decision the
track goes into the control of the
American Turf, Association. The man
date of the court will not be issued for
more than month and any change in
the final control of the track will not
affect the spring melting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
Promised Fun Protection.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Paris, March 15.-The French Gable
Company has committed it's interests
in Venezuela to the care of the French
government, which has given assur-
ance that it will afford the company
full protection against any arbitrary
action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
A Gnarnnfeed Cnre for piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Your druggist will refund
money II Pazo Ointment fails to cure
you in to IA days. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-17
ASSETS.
Value of Real Estate

ing year, $174,977 10000. In force
1858 606,7O
Assets.
Value of Real Estate
Cess amount of en-
cumbrances), .$ 325,112.62
Mortgage Loans on Real
Estate ....R.. 53S,764.43
lien ..:..... 28,551.ss
Loans on Stocks. Bonds
and other Collaterals. 401, 1851
stocks ..,....... 1.o29,a7229
Cash in Home Office and
deposited in, banks... 199,821.71
Agents balances, repre-
senting business writ
ten subsequent to Oc-
tober i, i9O4 19O,4s2.7o
Agents balances, repre-
/Senting business writ
ten prior to October
1, l904 ............., 4,9l1lS
Interest and rents due
and accrued . 30,362.06
All other assets, detailed
IN statement. .... 657.73
Total Observation-Disclosures
Less assets, not adj
Inltted ......#.,...... 52.6gZ.bl
Total admitted assets. S 1851. 926.23
Liabilities.
Losses and claims UNI
paid ..,....$ 115,545.02
Unearned premiums. 49,. 1,359.411.33
All other liabilities as
detailed in statement. 4,046.5l
Total liabilities as to
Policy ,002.85
Capital paid UP in cash. 500,0O0.00
Surplus acknowledgements. 712.923.38
Total liabilities $2.691, 926.23
Business i'm North Carolina in 1904.
Fire Risks written, S33750O.09t
Premiums received. $7,01700 Losses
l1l.00. Losses now unpaid, $500.
President-W II. Stevens.
Secretary. O. Adams.
Home Ofice-2S washington ST..
WATERFOWL, N Y
General Agent for service--Insur-
ance Commissioner, Raleigh, N. g.
Business Manager for North Caro-
| lina-A. L. Peasants, Richmond. va,
State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department,
Raleigh. Feb 2. 1905.
/, James r.. Young, Insurance COM
missioner, do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct absIaet
of the statement of the Agricultural
Insurance Company, of New York
filed with this department. showing
the condition of said com pany on the
-31st day Of December 1904.
Witness my hand and official seal
the day and date above written.
JAMES r.. YOUNG,
cesCommissioner.
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