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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
HARD COAL MINERS IN CONVENTION
Conference VIII Be Requested With the Operators the An
hraCits FieId--Strk Commissions Award
Expires Next Spring,

PHAMOKIN. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE an
y thracite. coal miners convention
began its sessions here today.
About 800 delegates were present when
John Mitchell. president of the United
Mine Workers of America. called the
convention to order
This convention is regarded as more
important than any held since Mitchell
came into the hard coal field in 1900
with the avowed purpose OF duplica-
ting the organize ion in Western Penn
sylvania and the western states which
held contracts with The bituminous
coal operators.
Demands of the Miners.
The miners leaders plan through the
cDfrration TO request coufercncr 'of
the operators This viii be made iH
the form Of Il resolution. and The fol-
lowing demands. il is said. will be
made. il The conference is granted, as
substitute for the strike commits
sion's award, which viii expire with
the month OF March:
A party agreement, better known as
recognition of the union.
An eight-hOuT work day
An increase in pay 10 all classes Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
William Sharp.

london Dee 1.-THE death Is a1-
Tounced from Sicily Of william Shlra,
ne author. Conveniently with ice as
ncunCement SharD's friend. RICH it--
Whiteing reveals the interesting t3ct tHa-
Sham was the author Of taC works 'li
lisheG under the seudonym or Nts5 Flo
Nh cd
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
THE DEATH RECORD.
General Herman Haunt.

Newark. X j., Dec. 1A-General Her
man Haupt, "a veteran of the civil war
and g noted railroad man and euEiuerr.
and the oldest graduate of West Foin..
died suddenly today or . railroad t-H
between Jersey city and Newark. H-
was stricken with heart disease while
C0uyClsine with his son.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15

Philadelphia. Dee. H.-Generai tyeraa1
Ttaupt was born in This CITY iG 1917. SIX
children survive him. His sons are Rev
Edgar a.. HaupJ and Rev A. J. j. HduDt
OF ST Paul "a. b. HaUpt- ir az present
practicirc law in New York, ard raH.-
In Il HaupL of EedIanls. 60.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
CONGRESS MAY
INVESTIGATE
Hazing Seems to Be a Common Prac-
tee at Annapolis.
EXCITEMENT AT ACADEMY
YOUTH WHO STOOD ON HIS HEAD
RECOVERING.


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Washing on, Dec. IA resOlu- :
ton providing for a thorough i1 =
NeStigot on of the situation ana =
conditions at the naval academy =
> was introduced. today by Repre- =
= sentative Loud of Michigan. =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
Plans Not Yet Drawn

Plans for the new shops. it is said.
have not yet been completed. and work
viii not start until early in the spring.
1t is intended, however. that the shop
facilities shall be largely increased bv
the time the Western Pacific is com
Dleted in 1897.
Local officials OF the Rio Grsndc
Western are reticent about the shop
extensions and decline 10 give oUt any
details.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
HAS GOOD EXCUSE.
Hazins Occurred Before Vanderver
Came on Watch.

Mount Holly. \. J.. Dec. 14-Mid-
shipman Warren a. Yandervere, in a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
Will Be Expelled.

secretary Bonaparto this morning
presented conference with Rear Al
mlral Converse. chief az the bureau of
navigation. and a plan of campairn
was mapped out u was first decided
mat the law was mandatory and thai
the recommendation of the Suporiptan-
dCnt would soon De approved. and the
Two cadets Summarily expelled. Mean
lm'. however the secretary wishes to
"nlaln from tho attorney general an
opinion REGARDING certain phases of the
case which. while exceedingly impor-
iaHt will not OBJECT il is understood
MS hnal action approving The reaction
'or summary expulsion.
y" secret WIS made ut the navy GF-
partment Of the determination of HE
officials 10 make short shift Of hazi0C.
running and al such practices ri the
academy. IF necessary il is understood
the president will b. appealed 10 to
veto any bin thar may he passed by
eonGress providing for the rcinstl-e-
ment Of miishipmln expelled for
haHin& cor c0uu.rr-r-iu4 fl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
BIG CAR SHOPS
FOR SALT LAKE
Gould Interests Will Spend $1,000.
600 in Building Plant.
WILL EMPLOY 1900 MEN
FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC ANp
RIO GRANoE WESTERN.

4 y expenditure OF $1,000 600 for largs
II new car shops in Salt Lake within
the next five years is contemplated
by the Gould interests for the Rio
Grande Western and the Western Pact
fc. According to information Of q re-
liable character it is proposed to spend
$500. 900 almost Immediately. and 20
continue the expenditure until al least
$1,000, 000 has been spent.
The capacity OF the present shopE,
which include "A machine shop. q foun-
dry, a blacksmith shop. a car shop. "A
paint shop and q roundh0use. win be
more than doubled. Where about 100
men are now employed in the shops 81
the Rio Grande Western. over 500 VIII
be employed in the combined shops
Build Locomotives Here.
The ultimate plan of the Gould inter
ests is 10 have shops where locomotives
can be built from the ground Up. and
where brand new ears can be turned
out All the heavy repairing for the
two roads viii be done in Salt Lake
and the new shops. it IS said, VIII be
the largest in the west
The new shops, it is said will be To-
Gated on the present site of the Rio
Grande shops. though it is probable
that additional land win be purchased
In some cases the present buildings viii
be added TO. and in others new build
ings viii be erected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
Two Youths on the Carpet.

Briefly. these aTe tOday's develop
ments in the movement against hazing
at the naval academy. When Score
tary Bouaparte reached the navy de-
partment today he received an official
report from Admiral Sands annouuc-
ing the SUSPENSION of M.dshipmap
tfenmore Coffin jr., third ciassman. for
hazmg: MidShipmau Jerdonc Petus
hlmbrouSh. fourth classman. by fore
ing him 90 stand Oh his head until he
became unconscious. and of AIdship-
man Warren Able Nandervere. second
tlasSman, because while ou daty he
observed the occurrence ANA failed ~
report II. Tho superintendent call51
attention 20 Jhv fact thar Nidshipmen
Colin and Eandervere were guilty az
violating . Wei known regulation Of
the academy, ana recommended their
summary dismissal in accordance with
an act Of congress approved March .
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-15
Vigorous Campaign.

II viii be the initial step ian d new and
vigorous campaign To De- Wagtd az An
ndpolls against hazing Admiral Sands
Wlll have the unqualified support of the
navy department. IN his effort to abol-
ism the evil. and Secretary Boaaparte
today announced that The admiral pos
Sessad the full confidence Of the OIL
elaiS here i'm his ability 20 handle the
situation To. the entire. satisfaction OF
The department Congressional inves-
Ii2aIi0n Of th& condition at the aead-
envy has already been proposed in ii
resolution introduced in the house 20
day by Representative Loud of Mich
iean
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09

600 Of It's population, ard has received
only $751; in return. There is no dall-
ger in the world of bringing here the
rilf-ran Of Europe if there is placed
in office the right kind of man as Com
missioner of immigration. \ great
amount OF work already done has elm
mated for North Carolina n great deal
Of trouble, and the $ ster states eX-
perienC2S Will be of invaluable benefit
TO this state. White immigrants cam
not be induced to work on the farm ut
negroes wages, but hundreds of them
can be gotten for SIS month and
board
Efforts are not being made 10 drive
the negroes from the state but labor
is becoming scarce, and Il remedy is
necessary, and the help must be sup
plemented by other labor, and i1nmi-
grafton is the only solution. I'm the
office of the South Carolina bureau
there are ever 1000 applications for
hands by farmers Of that State, The
whole work II South Carol na regard
ing every interest and the negro him
self, is to settle up the waste lands.
and to increase the taxable property
Of tho State by men ana thus build
up the wealth of the State, Of which
its citizens may be proud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
BILL FOR HEAP IN SAVING LIFE.
Mr.. LincbcTgcr Presents One to til.
C0unty-But Gets Nothing.

Especial to News and Observer
Gastonia, n c., Feb. S.-Some
weeks ago three Young men of Gas
tonia were on Their way home from
a hunt and while passing by Long 5
Creek Pond they discovered IN old
man in the pond waist deep in wafer
and apparently aobut frozen. The
party tried TO rescue the unfortunate
man who turned out to be an insane
man of the County Home; but failing
to do so. they went TO the home II
Mr. Lineberger who lives nearuE ana
told him of the prcdicament and re
quested his helm. The entire party
including Mr.. Lincberger return. 10
the pond, and finally succeeded in
rescuing the half frozen man. Moth
ing more was thought of the affair
until yesterday when Lineberger pre-
sented a bill for $25 to the county
for services rendered the said county
in rescuing a respondent of the Coun-
" Home.
The bill is unuue one and is prob
ably the first of its kind that has ever
been presented 1t is needless to say
the bin was not paid.
The CASTOR County Medical AssOci-
alton held their regular meeting in
the City Hail DR.. j. r. Wallace pre-
siding. y very interesting meeting
was held. Or. T. 6. Quickel read a
paper on rheumatism.
This disease and its treatment was
the principal theme discussed at the
meeting
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
SEVEN PER CENT. INTEREST.
Mr. Ryburn Explains Why lie Intro
dgcei Ills Pill.

Mr. Ryburn, the Introduce Of inc
bill To amend the interest law so rs
10 permit seven per cent. on long term
loans, wher interviewed as TO the pro-
visions of his bin, said last night.
'In The first place. this pill does lot
provide for a general increase of Inc
interest rate, but does remove. IN a
measure, certain unjust discrmlna-
ton now contained in the law. As the
saw now stands, the individual IS held
down rigidIy to per cent while PHI
vate corporations are permitted TO pay
whatever rate they please. by beinS al
lowed to sell their coupon bonds II
less than par y very large percent
age Of the loans to individuals. espe-
clally loans on agricultural Iands
which are expected 10 stand Tor sew
cral years, are made to net the lender
from eight TO twelve per cent. In adj
dition to this the borrower pays the
usual fees for the examination of title,
the negotiation Of the loan, etc. while
H. few favored localities loans OF
this class may be negotiated at = per
cent ii is by no means the case
throughout the state.
This bill would probably induce a
II rye amount Of capital to seek invest
ment in the State at per cent.
straight, free of commissions and
brokerage, ana IL is De!IeFeQ DS many
that the effect would be to reduce
rather than increase the actual rate Of
interest paid.
''AS the provisions OF the bin are
limited to loans of five years or more,
it would not interfere with the ordi-
mary loans or commercial transactions.
which are usually made for one year
or less 1t would simply place within
the easy reach of those desiring long
term loans on agricultural lands an
abundance of money which could be
secured at q moderate rate Of interest
and returned in easy payments. While
municipal bonds often bear Il smaller
rate Of interest the longer their term
the same is not true of loans made
upon agricultural lands where the
londcr has 10 reckon with the unCcr-
tainty of the seasons, with fluctuations
IN real estate, etc Those who bor-
row on agricultural lands usually have
TO pay out or the proceeds Of these
lands, and they much prefer long
term loan to an annual loan. which
may have 10 be changed or renewed
each year with the incident expenses
OF attorneys fees. commissions. etc.
'Frhera is nothing compulsory III the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09

present law. If there is sufficient
money now seeking investment at &
rer cent to meet the needs Of our
people, then 7 per cent. money could
not be placed. But as is well known
there is not sufficient per cent. mon
ey throughout the State generally
properly to develop the agricultural
lands This class of loans, as has been
said, very generally bear q high rate
Of usurious interest.
- am satisfied from information
ta;t I have received from prominent
gentlemen in various sections Of the
state, that this measure would be
highly beneficial and acceptable to a
great many Of our people, and / believe
the farmers of my section will vel
come it
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
NO EQUIPMENTS NEEDED.
The Most Important Feature of the
Session Of County commissioners.

Perhaps the most important feature
of the Board OF County Commission
ers at the session thus far was the
summoning OF the clerk Of the court
the register of deeds, the sheriff, So
perintcndent OF county roads, super
intcndcnt Of county nou@, and tile
county physician before them 10 make
statements regarding their respective
departments relative to tho recent re-
port of the grand jury cfi.tcisirG con
ditionS as they found them when they
made their official investigate Each
of the county officers declared when
they appeared before the board that
they are in need OF no additiunal
equipment and stated that their re-
spectiVe offices and institutions are
and have been, in satisfactory coadi-
ton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
OSBORNE-BRY.AN.
\ Beautiful Wedding I'm Christ Church
Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon at half-past five
o'clock, while the world without was
dark and threatening, the interior of
Christ church presented scene OF
brightness and solemn beauty. The
occasion was the marriage of the Rev.
Francis Moore Osborne. of Charlotte,
TO Miss Mary Winder Bryan, OF Raj
eigh.
The bride is the granddaughter of
the late beloved and honored Maj.
John G. Winder and Mrs. Winder. OF
this city. and Mr.. Osborne is the son
Of the Rev, E. A. Osborne, of Char
lctte. Both the young people have
many warm friends, who We're met
together to rejoice in their happiness
and to wish them God-speed unon
their new journey.
1t was one of the most beautiful
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
Is HE \ CAESAR BoRGEA?
Hoch Ma, Have Poisoned His Wiyc.
by Poisoned Rings.
az the Associated Press.l

Chicago. Feb. S.-Curare the most
subtle and deadly poison known 70
modern science. is believed by DR.. Jo-
seph Springer, formerly coroncr's phy-
sician to have caused the death OF
Johann Hoch's wives.
DR.. Springer S Convinced the fatal
drug was probably administered by
means of engagement or wedding
rings.
by turning the inner edge Of the
ring" said Dr. Springer, cor by max
ing it rough or sharp in any manner
applying the curare on tho rough edge
and then slipping the ring on the iiu-
ger so as 10 cause the slightest abrl-
sion of skin, death Will follow.
ut would only he necessary for the
81 shtcSt quantity OF the poison to
reach inc blood. Onc-siXticth Of q
grain of curarc is fatal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
Rends Shield Of Greene,
.Gaynor.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

The prisoners before The United States
had enjoyed fun opportunity to
make out its case under the treaties.
1t seems that the opinion Of the PFivy
Council derominates Justice Caron s
intervention as extraordinary Active
Proceedings 10 secure removal vii!
own be resumed, as soon as the k'ng S
order is received in Canada. This is
the real judgment and mandate in the
case, the judgment Of the Trivy Com-
ell upon which the Kink in council
makes the order and decree"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
Gaynor Rcfu.cs 10 Speak.

(By the Associated Prcss)
Quebec. Feb. S.-~-1'hc news from
London that the Priyy Council had
maintained the appeal Of the Ameri-
can government in the GaynOr-Greene
oase Wasfrcceivcd with surprise IN
certain quarters here while in icgai
circles tho decision vas rather eX-
oected. The correspondent of the AS
,ociated Press tried to- obtain an in
erview with Colonel Gaynor and
'aptlin Greene al their residence
but the former speaking over the
telephone. stated that lie had Eoih-
.ng to say MS their case was In the
hands of their attorneys. whom they
had not seen as yet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09

The Social Event of the Midwintcr
Season ut Weldon.

Weldon, HFeb. Especial. )--Grace
church was the scene OF one of the
most notable weddings of the mid-
winter season this afternoon ar halJ
past four o'clock, the occasion beng
the marriage of Miss Jessie Allan Ed
wards, of this city, to Mr.. Paul Spots
wood Roper, of Petersburg. Va. The
church was Handsomely decorated
with stately palms and trailing smllaA
with d profuslon of pink roses and
carnations while myrlads of ligli Cd
candies added Il soft glow
Mrs w. 7. Shaw presided at the
organ rendering brilliant wedding
marches from noted composers.
The ushers were Messrs. Henry IS.
BurgWyn, of Jackson, Leroy Roper,
of Petersburg, George C. Green, of this
city, and John y. Roper, of Peters.
burg
The groom entered the church with
MS brother. MI. Bartlett Roper, Jr.,
of Petersburg, who was best man, aad
the bride came in with her brother
ln-law, Mr.. Francis Walton GAR cit,
by whom she was given away. N; :.
Paul Garrett, of Norfolk, a sister OF
the bride, was matron of honor She
wore pale green chiffon real lace
hand embroidery and chiffon hat to
match. Her bouquet was of brides
roses. The brides dress was a hand
some going-aWay gown of imported
blue broadcIoth, Persian hand en-
broidery and hat to match. She car
ried an exquisite shower bouquet of
lilies of the valley. The ceremony
was according to the prescribed ritual
of the Episcopal church. Rev. j. 7.
Chambers rector of the church being
the celebrant.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Roper left for Palm
Beach and other noted winter resorts.
in Florida. They Will be at home to
their friends at 331 Washington street.
Petersburg, Va, after March LIST.
An ante-nuptial reception, which
was a beautiful affair, was given by
Mrs. Cary Campbell Edwards, mother
Of the bride, at her home on Tuesday
night from 8 to II o'clock.
The wedding gifts were numerous
and magnificent.
The bride is a young lady of unuSu-
al beauty and charm, and is one of the
most popular young women in the
State.
Mr.. Paul Roper the fortunate
groom is member of family that
for generations has been prominent
in business. social and professional life
in Petersburg and foremost in every
good work for the moral. spiritual and
financial advancement of the city. He
is splendid young business man,
and is one of the most popular citi-
zenS Of the commonwealth. and en-
joys the confidence and good will of
Il large circle of friends in two States.
!. i =
Page-Coliin
Asheboro. Feb. S.-(Special.) AT
the home of Mr.. w. A. Coffin, this
afternoon. Miss Bertha Coffin was
married to Mr.. Is. Frank Page. This
Is quite a popular couple and a host
of friends sent in beautiful and costly
presents. The happy couple left on
the afternoon train for Greensboro.
where Mr.. Page has a responsible pe-
sition with the l.. Richardson Drug
Company.
The average poet is rich-in ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
WOMAN and
...SOClETY...
Visiting and Departing,


Miss Pattie Yancey from Rox-
boro, and Miss jamie Chadwick, from
Fairfield, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
M. Spencer.
Mr.. j. A. Beaman, of Clinton,
was in tie city yesterday and during
the day had with him his daughter.
Miss Katie, who is a student at the
Baptist University for Women.
Mrs. w. A. 3. Branch, OF Beau
fort, is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Armistead Jones.
MIR. and Mrs. Seagraves, of Holly
Springs, passed through the city yes
terday en route to Wake Forest
Miss Annie Spencer Jones return
ed home yesterday. after visiting her
friend, Miss Giddens, of Goldsboro
Miss Pattie Carroll went to Dur
ham yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs.
l.. a. Carr.
Mrs H. NJ. Rennis. of Pittsboro, is
registered at the Marlborough.
Miss Phillips. of Pinehurst, is in
the city, registered at the Marlborough.
Mrs. Leslie, Of Pinehurst. is in the
city.
Mr.. ana Mrs Heriot Clarson,
OF Charlotte. are stopping at the Var
borough.
-Messrs. II. E. Cockrane, j. II. Van
Ness and F. L. Keesler, of Charlotte,
are in the city on business.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Terrell is much better.
She has been sick with pneumonia for
some time.
Mrs. James Clarke Watson. of
Abingdon, Va, is the guest of Mrs.
Jonas Sterling Price, corner South Me-
Dowell and West Hargett streets.
4 4 :.
Afternoon Euchre Club.
The Afternoon Euchre Club will
meet at three o'clock With Miss Margie
Ferrall at her home On North Blount
street.
Fortnightly Review Club.
The Fortnightlv Review Club will
meet with Mrs. j. ID. Boushall at
o'clock this afternoon.
T. =
Card Party.
Misses Florence and Frances Jones
entertained at cards their friends who
are visiting in the city A very inter-
csting game of whist was played to
the great pleasure of all present. De-
lightful refreshments We're served
during the evening.
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From the Wa, t S CT [! c
Icy Ocean.
Continued from Page One.)

are impossible for pedestrians and
teams on account of the sieet.
In Louisville the cold rain fell
steadily on a three-inch layer of ice
which has for two weeks made street
and sidewalks uncertain means of
travel. Street car traffic was inter-
fered With seriously Railway trains
were late on all lines entering the
city.
New Orleans reports delay in the
arrival of RAILWAY trains and unSea-
SOnably warm weather.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
\ COURT MARTIAL NECESSARY
More Than Ever Because OF RcpoFis
About StOeSScl.
(Hy the Associated Press.

st. Petersburg, Feb. S.--Cireat prep
arations are making at Odessa for she
reception of General Stoessel and the
Other officers returning from Port
Arthur, but the RaZFiedchik, q semi
official military weekly. contains this
week an article declaring that it is
more than ever necessary to hold a
court marital as provided by law ir
view of the statements in the foreign
press that the surrender was not ne
cessitated by the Internal conditions
of the fortress
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09

TILE kERMISS.
Mr.. Wrenn $ Here-WisheS, to Meet
Those Who Are Interested.

The young people of the city who
are interested and will take part in
the kermis which is to be given at an
early date under the auspices of the
Daughters of the Revolution are re-
quested to meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock at the Metropolitan Hall.
Mr. Wrenn, of Salisbury, who is to
manage the kermis is here. and wishes
to meet all who wish to take part in
the exercises
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-09
Russian AttacI>s Rcpulscd.
by The Associated Press. }

Toxic. Feb. &C. =. IN. - Reports
from the Manchurian army headquar-
tcrs say that the Russians shellcd va
rious parts Of the japanese lines last
Monday and Monday night Small
forces of Russian infantry attacked at
various points but all were repulsed.
1t Is further reported that the Rus
slams continue to entrench i'll the direc-
ton of Wanchiayuantzu Lilaientun.
Chenchiehpao and Keikoutai.