The weather Today: FAIR; COLD. 16 Pages- Section One-Pages I to % The News and Observer. — i ~= VOL. LI. NO., 104. LeadsalMoptfaGaroMnaßailiesimMews and Circulation CRQKER RESIGNS THE LEADERSHIP Os TAMMANY Lewis Nixon is Chosen by the Braves as H|is Successor. THIS AT CROKER’S DESIRE I Believe That He Will Restore Con fidence in the Organiza tion. SO DECLARES THE RETIRING SACHEM He Asks the Organization to Give Mr. Nixon its Loyal Support, Declares That Through Principles,' Not Patronage Tammany Will Triumph *By the Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 11.—Richard Croker announced his retirement from the formal Readership of Tammany Hall this after noon. The announcement was made at the meeting of the Executive Commit tee at which the plan of organization for the year 1902 was agreed upon. Lewis Nixon was chosen as Mr. Croker’s suc cessor as the chairman of the Finance Committee. This position, °7 long usage, carries with it the leadership of the or ganization. In announcing the name of Mr. Nixon for the chairmanshi of the Finance com mittee, George M. Hoesen, president of v thc General Committee, said that the step was taken at the desire of Mr. Cro k Mr: Orpkcr, however, did not express himself until all the business be lore the meeting had been transacted, when ho arose and addressed the chair. There was a distinct rustic of expect ancy in the crowded room as he did so. He spoke in his habitual quiet manner but such a stillness prevailed that every word he uttered was clearly heard by all. His tone was a conversational one, but ihe re was something like a tremor in his voice and he walked back and forth across the room in away not familiar to those who have often heard him apeak In the beginning ho said that the ap pointment of Mr. Nixon to the chairman ship of the Finance Committee had hia full approval and he hoped that Mr. Nix on would receive the same consideration and good will which had been extended to himself. lie added: "I know the young man well and I be lieve that he will restore confidence Ift the organization and bring back to its support the army of Democrats that we lost at the last election. I hope that you will give him the same confidence that I have enjoyed. I am continually receiving Utters front young men anxious to join tl is organization who do not know how to Join. And I hope that means will bn found to bring more young men in. The ltcple who left us for reasons of their own ran never build an organization up against yours upon patronage received from the Republican party. I think it ts jour duty to strengthen yourselves and to stand on principles, not on patronage. You know this organization generally polls the largest vote when it has no patronage I have been in the organiza tion thirty-five years and during that pe riod it has polled a larger vote propor tionately in years when it had no pat loiMge. So vou need never fear the ef lorts oi men who leave us because they wish to get positions. It is neglect of j ourselves and disturst of your leaders which will hurt you. If you conduct this organization honestly and comply with tin- laws, you can't be beat at any time. “In conclusion 1 want to ask you again to have the same confidence in Mr. Nix on that you have had in me and I have in doubt of your success.” Mr. Nixon, the now leader, rose as soon in Mr. Croker had sat down and very criefly thanked the Committee for the honor done him. He ascii: "l need not say that great honor was entirely unexpected and absolutely un sought by me. It was with sincere regret that I learned that Mr. Croker bad de termined to retire. I was willing to re moin in the ranks. But I will not accept an executive position and be a mere tigure-head. I am not so presumptuous as one to imagine that 1 can control in i-.1l things. But I can say that while I may not always have your support I shall have it if I keep this position. I promise to apply every effort and ray utmost strength to hold up this orguuiza t .on.” \ vote of thanks tc Mr. Croker for service to the organization was voted the committee. Mr. Nixon announced that he won IT re tain Thomas P. Smith. Mr. Croker’s sce ibtary, for a number of years, for his secretary. NIXON \ VIRGINIAN. Lewis Nixon, the new Tammany leader, was born in Leesburg. Va.. Aril 7, 1861. and received his early education in the schools of that town. In 1878 he was ap pointod a midshipman and in 1882 lm graduated from the United States Naval Academy at the head ts his class. He wa s sent by the Navy Department to the Roy al Naval College. Greenwich, England, and in 1.881 he was transferred to the construction corps of tho navy, in 1890 ho designed the battleships Oregon. In diana and Massachusetts, and then re signed from tho navy to become Superin tendent of Construction of the Cramps shipyards, Philadelphia. In 189. r > he left there and on his own account started the Crescent Ship Yard at Elizabethport, N. J.. where he has built one hundred vessels in six years, among others tlje torpojlo boat Holland and the monitor Florida. In 1898 he was appointed presi dent of the East River Bridge Commis sioner by Mayor VanWyck. ENGINEER OUT UNDER BAIL. Investigation Into New York Central Tnnnel Disaster to be Resumed. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 11.—Engineer John M. Wisker. who was arrested after Wed nesday’s accident on the New York Cen tral tunnel, was said today to bujn bet ter mental and physical condition than he had been at any time since the wreck- The news that bail would be accepted and that he probably would bo able to leave the Tombs today cheered him very much. C. C. Paulding, of the law department of the New York Central, and a nephew of Senator Depew. called at the coro ner's office and expressed his desire to go bail for Wisker- The coroner said last night that he would accept bail from the New York Central Mr. Pauld ing said it was the interior of the rail road company to give Wisker a life po sition in the yards, and that he would enter upon his new duties as soon as the coroner released him. Later in the clay Wisker was released under SIO,OOO bonds, furnished by a Surety Company at the office of the New York Central and Hudson River Rail road Company. District Attorney Jerome, an assistant, and Railroad Commissioner Baker and Cole had a consultation today. At its close the district atttorney said that on Tuesday next the examination of wit nesses would be resumed. At that time, he said, some further information might be made public. A MOB'S QUIET WORK Jim Mays, a Negro Charged With Assault, Lynched in Kentucky. By the Associated Press.) Springfield, Ky., Jan. 11.—Jim Mays, a negro, charged with assaulting Loula Jeans, the daughter of Joseph Jeans, one of the most prominent farmers in the county, near Simmstown, six miles from here, was taken from jail by a mol) early today and hanged, to a tree in the High school yard. The mob came into town quietly and after arousing Jailer CaV him. He said, however, that it was Ills understanding that the proposal included both the franchises and the property of the Panama Company, but not the money in its Treasury, of which tlmre is about 16,000,000 francs. M. Lampre was questioned especially concerning the title of the present Pana ma Company, several members of the committee expressing doubt as to whether those now claiming ownership had secured unquestionable title. He replied that they had made their pur chase through the liquidator of the old company, and that the transfer was regular. In response to other questions, he said that in ease the transactions should be consummated the money would be distributed among the members of the original company, and those of the pres ent organization bt arbitration. He said j tliaj the proffer or his company had been made in good faith, and that the company was able to “deliver the goods." In response to inquiries, M. Lampre contended that the new company had a perfect right to sell the property, and that to do so would not infringe upon the rights of any one. Senator Morgan asked what the corpor ation had been organized for. and th“ witness replied that the purpose was *o 'build a canal. The Senator then a-ked whether an attempt to sell the canal was not a proceeding in bad faith. M. I.amprc maintained that it was not. lie also said that the American Panama Ci nal Company had been organized in New Jersey for the purpose of disposing of the property in this country if possl ‘ As a matter of fact," said Mr. Morgan, “you appear to have had the canal on til*' bargain counter ever since the com pany was organized?” The witness protested to the contrary. The fact was developed at the hearing that the bonded indebtedness of the old company was 800,000,000 francs, and also that since the new company had come into control it had paid 12,000,00“ italics tc the Colombian Government for con cessions. It was also shown that the lease from that Government was for IK) years, and that at the end of that time the property would revert to Colombia. iM. Boeufve was asked only whether ihe proposition to sell the canal for $40,060,000 had been made with the ;,u --jjioriiy of the French Government. He nq lied in the negative, saying that that Government had no connection whatever with the transaction. FALLS WITH EUCLID AVENUE The People’s Bank of Painsvifte Closes Its Doors. (By the Associated Press.) Paltiesville, Ohio, Jan. 11.—The Peo ple’s Bank of this city* closed its doors to lay on aeount of the suspension of the Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company, cf Cleveland. Dr. H. C. Brainard is vice-president, and C. H- Stewart a director of the local bank. A big run was expected on the bank this morning, which it was thought would be imnossibk to meet. The assignment was made to Harley Burner, vice-presi dent of the Pioneer Trust Company*, of this city. No statement Y>f assets and liabilities has yet been made. A statement issued by tho bank Oc tober 1 last showed its total resources to be $230,640; capital stock paid in $50,- 000; individual deposits $173,640. undivid ed profits $7,000- GwO- Grant, one of the directors of the bank made flic following statement to day: "There is no reason why the bank should not pay every dollar. This bank was run independent of the Cleveland Bank and its securities are independent. It is impossible to realize quickly on securities on account of close connec tions, but we have less than SSOO wit- the Cleveland bank." THE ELECTION OF NIXON Tammany is in Touch With Best Traditions of the Tarty. Bay 3 Mr Daniels The following telegram addressed to the editor-in-chief of the News and Ob server was received in this office la * t night: New York, Jan. 11. Josephus Daniels. Raleigh. N. C. Richard Croker has resigned the leader ship of Tammany Hall. Lewis Nixon succeeds. Please wire World at our ex- j ,pease briefly your opinion of effect of this announcement on National Demo cratic polities and influence of Croker and Tammany Hall in the past. THE WORLD. Mr. Daniels replied as follows: The World, New York. The election of Mr. Nixon as the lead er of the ancient Tammany Democracy gives assurance lhat the Democracy of New York ig in touch with the best tradi tions and hopes of the party. Ills practical education, his successful business ca reer, his civic virtue and his integrity are guarantee that Tammany stands for | the clean and honest government which characterizes the Democratic orsaniza tion of this and other Democratic States. JOSEPHUS DANIELS, National Committeeman North Carolina. Bryan Boston’s Guest. (By the Associated Press.) Boston, Jan. 11.—William Jennings Bryan was the guest of the City of Bos ton today. Mayor Collins gave a lunch- I eon in his honor- Many prominent politicians and business men were pres ent. A WOMANJIHAGED Her Throat Cut From Ear to Ear by a Negro Who Escapes (By the Associated Press.) Lynchburg. Ya., Jan. 11.—Mrs- Ralph Webber, wife of the Superintendent of one of the departments at the cotton mill, was outraged and her throat cul by an .unknown negro this morning. The crime was committed shortly after 7 o'clock, before it was daylight, at her home on Monroe Street, and after her husband had cone to the mill. Her throat was cut almost from car to car, but it is thought she will recover* j Her bonds were also badly lacerated by the knife. A reward of SSOO has been offered by the city and this will bo increased by private subscription. No clue has as yet been found as to the criminals whereabouts. Will Not go to the Coronation. (By the Associated Press) Berlin. Jan. 11. —Following close after the snub administered to Great Britain on the subject of the Prince of Wales, earlier in the week (when the semi-offi cial North German Gazette denied that Emperor William had urged the Prince cf Wales to visit Berlin on the occasion of His Majesty's Hrthday celebration, I cinting out that the Prince had been in vited at the request of King Edward) the North German Gazrtte today pointedly denied that Emperor William will attend cither the memorial service in honor of the late Queen Victoria or the coronation of King Edward. The paper says the statements in the English papers on the subject arc untrye. Regarding the eoro r.ntion the North German Gazette points out that it is not in accordance with traditional international usage for sov ereigns to attend the coronation festiv, ties of foreign monarebs. Government of Counties. (By the Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Jan. 11.—The Constitu tional Convention today completed final consideration of the article with reference to the organization and government of counties and referred it to the Commit tee on Final Revision and Adjustment. The body, at 12 35 p. m. adjourned untjl noon of Monday. There was no feature during the ses sion. unless it was the adoption of an amendment which practically kills the one adopted yesterday in relation to the election of commissioners of the revenue, by providing that said officers shall l)c in eligible for re-election. This Imres the section practically ns it came from the Committee of the Whole. Bryan at Cambridge. (By the Associated Press.) • "am bridge. Mass-. Jan. 11. —Both Dem ocratic and non-partisan citizens throng ed City Hall this afternoon to welcome William Jennings Bryan. The Nebras kan, held a public reception there with the Democratic mayor, John H. 11. Me- Nameo. by his side. Members of the city council lirst shook hands with Mr. Bryan and then the public. At the con clusion of the ceremonies Mr. Bryan was driven to the home of Mayor Mc- Namcc, to be the mayor's guest at din ner, TURPENTINE AND ROSIN INDUSTRY Increase of 192 Per Cent in Capital Invested, FACTS SHOWN BY CENSUS Value of Products Has Swollen 152 Per Cent. REPORTS FROM $1,503 ESTABLISHMENTS In These is Invested a Total Capital of sll,- 847,495 The Value of the Products is Returned at s2o,* 344,880. (By the Associated Press.) Washington. D- C.. Jan. 11—An in crease of almost 192 per cent in the capi tal invested in the turpentine and rosin i industry and of 152 per cent in the value of the products therefrom is shown in tho census report issued today on the manufacture of those products in the United States. The report shows a total capital of $11,817,495 In the 1,503 estab lishments reporting for the country. This sum represents the value of land, buildings, machinery, tools and imple ments and the live capital utilized, but , does not include the capital stock of | any of the manufacturing eori>orations j engaged in this industry- The value of the products is returned at $20,344,880, to produce which involved an outlay of $778,694 for salaries of officials, clerks, etc., $8,393,483 for wages.; $476,171 for ' miscellaneous expenses including rent, taxes, etc., and $6,186,492 for material used, mill supplies, freight and fuel. The total product of the spirit of tur pentine in the United States during the year 1900, was 754,670 barrels, of which 461,227 were received at the principal ports for distribution, leaving 29*3,443 barrels as the amount shipped direct from the distillers to internal points of consumption. The total value of tur pentine and rosin products consists of $D 960,235, the value of 754,670 barrels of spirits of turpentine; $5,129,268, the value 1 of 2,563,087 barrels of rosin and $255,385 J the value of miscellaneous products, such as tar pitch, rosin oil, charcoal, re fined tar. ete. From the distillation of the 4,033,161 barrels of crude turpentine by the 1,503 establishments reporting there resulted 24 per cent of spirits of turpentine; 55 of ror-in and 21 per cent of other pro ducts. The consumption of spirits of turpentine in the United States is 20,- 397,588 gallons or 53 per cent of the quan tity manufactured: and of rosin 193,969 barrels of 7.6 per cent. The amount of crude turpentine (barrels) gathered and total value by States follows: Alabama 373,005 $2,033,705 ' Florida . 1.212,935 6,469,605 Georgia 1,515,569 8,110,468 Louisiana 20,299.115 115, :1 24 Mississippi 359,529 1,772,435 North Carolina .. 361,729 1,055,685 South Carolina ... 190,095 787,656 YOUNG WIFE CRUSHED BY TREE Two Little Boys Are Bitten by a Dog Witt the Rabies. (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C., Jan. 11- —Mrs. Bahnson Dunn, who was married in No vember. was killed yesterday near Rpekford by a tree. The wife with her husband was sitting near a tree which had just been cut down, the butt end resting on the stump. The limbs way, throwing the bory of the tree off the stump on the Noting wife, crushing her to death. The husband also sustain ed painful injuries- Rev. S. W- Brown, of Sparta. Alle ghany county, arrived here this evening with his son and a son of Mr. W. I. Harp to consult a physician. The two boys, who are small, were bitten yester day by a mad dog. Rev- Mr. Brown ex pects to take the boys to Baltimore to receive the pasteur treatment. He says the dob which attacked them bit sev eral cattle before it was killed. BCHLEY HOLDS A LEVEE He Receives the People Who Crowd Upon His Steps at the City Hall (By the Associated Press.) Savannah, Ga.. Jan. 11. —Rear Admiral Schley held a levee in the city hall this afternoon for over an hour, beginning at 1:30. He was escorted to the building by Mayor Myers and a delegation of aldermen and was accompanied by Mrs. Schley and General and Mrs. William W. Gordon, at whose residence he and Mr.-. Schley are visiting. Bull street. 1 from General Gordon's residence to the City Hall, was lined with people, and as the carriages bowled along the wave of cheering kept pace with the vehicles. Nearly every store along the route show ed a United States flag. At the City Hall, which was covered with bunting, . a squad of mounted policemen had diffi culty in holding the cro'.qrl back. The Admiral, looking the picture of health, bowed and smiled in response to the demonstrations along the route. The reception was held in the council chamber of the City Hall, which had been handsomely decorated for the occa sion with flags. A Hue was formed and the multitude to "VK CUNTS. pressed in to greet the Admiral and as sure him of their respect and esteem. Workingmen as well as bankers, mer chants and professional men. were In the line. There were several thousand women, too: some in silks, and some in ihe dress of the poorer classes. To each the Admiral gave a hearty handshake. During the noon hour the streets around the city hall were packed, and when the Admiral came out he found the crowd as large and enthusiastic as when ho went in. Many of the people gathered at General Gordon's residence and cheered the Admiral as he went up the steps and entered the door. PRINCE HENRY COME TO SEE THE KAIBER’B YACHT LAUNCHED Tho German Emperor Thanks tha Preiident For Giving Permission to Mim Roosevelt to Christen the Yacht (By the Associated Press.) Berlin, Jan. 11.—Emperor William's yacht Hohonzollern will go to New York to participate in the launching of His Majesty's new yacht. Prince Henry of Prussia, will also be present at the cere mony, as representative of Emperor William. In connection with the proposed trip of the Hohenzollern to New York. Em peror William telegraphed as follows, in English, to President Roosevelt: “I‘am most gratified by your kind per mission for Miss Roosevelt s performing the christening ceremony of ray yacht. It gives me great pleasure to announce to you that I have ordered niy yacht. Hohenzollern, to cross over and be pres ent at the ceremony. My brother, Ad miral Prince Henry of Prussia, will ap pear as my representative and will be able to express to yoj by sincere feelings and friendship for the United States and their illustrious head. (Signed.) "WILLIAM R. L." President Roosevelt replied as follows, in German: “Your Majesty's intention to send over vour yacht Hphenzollern, to attend the christening by my daughter of your new yacht is the source of great pleasure and satisfaction to me. I can assure you a hearty welcome for your brother. Ad miral Prince Henry, to whom I shall personally express my sincere feelings of esteem for your Majesty, as j well as ray best wishes for the welfare of the Ger man people. (Signed.) ’TtTfcDDORE ROOSEVELT. '* SENT A CARD TO ROOSEVELT. Lieutenant Starke Arretted For Mailing Ob scene Literature. He Denies It. (By the Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Jan. 11.—Lieutenant John IV. Starke of Company B. 70th Vir ginia regiment, was arrested today by Deputy L'nited States Marshal Bendlt on the charge of sending obscene literature through the mails. The arrest grows out of an insulting advertisement card mailed from Rich mond about a month ago to President Roosevelt. The charge was brought against Starke by Postoftioe Inspector Bulls, who has been working up the case. Starke was bailed by United States Com missioner Henry Flegeuheimer for his appearance on Tuesday. Lieutenant Starke has been prominent ly before the community on several form er occasions. At the beginning of the Cuban excitement he attempted to organ ize a filibustering expedition. He volun teered on the pecond call for troops for the Spanish war and went to the camp at Tampa, where he remained until mus tered out. More recently lie has made attempts to organize a force to aid the Boers. He denies having mailed the oU« jectionable matter. EQUAL PRIVILEGES FOR ALL RootOppa«»s Reciprocity Between the United States and the Philippines (By the Associated Press.) Washington. Jan. 11.—There is author ity for the statement that Secretary Root is strongly opposed to commercial reci procity between the United States and the Philippines on the general ground that any such arrangement would be de structive of the “open door" policy of this government in the east. It is argued that the United States only secured the open door in China after patient and assiduous diplomatic negotiations with other for eign governments concerned and that now to deny to other governments the same trade facilities with the Philippines en oyed by the United States would result in closing the principal markets in China to the United States. Speaking on this subject to day a Cabinet officer said tnat the only way the United States could ex pect to be treated the same as Russia, France, Germany and Great Britain in ihe Chinese provinces now in the virtual possessions of these governments, would be by granting the countries named equal privileges and facilities, with the United Stales for trade with the Philippines. The above statements represent the position of Secretary Root on the general‘ques tion cf trade relations with the Philip pines and the conclusion is that Presi dent RooscvcAi holds similar views. lire in Hold Extinguii hed. (By the Associated Preps.) Baltimore. Jan. 11.—The Merchants & Miners' steamer Juanita, which sailed for Boston last night, returned to her dock this morning with the cargo in her for ward hold on fire. After several hours of hard work during which the compart ment was completely flooded by the fire department, the lire was extinguished. No estimate of the damage has # been made. Norfolk Peanut Markut. Norfolk’, Va., Jan. 11.—Peanuts, dull: old stock and machine, 2 i ,i@2 , / i s ; new, fancy, " 1-8; strictly prime, 3; prime, 3%i Span ish, 77'-.