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VOL. LIII. NO. 98. Leads all North Carolina Bailies in Mews and Circulation THE CEOS REPORT Oil COITOH EIHHED The Crop of 1902 up to De cember 13. OUTPUT OF EACH STATE Th?' Total Number of Bales is 9,311,835 Irrespec tive of Weight Equal to 8,905 Accord ing to Conmercial Counting. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, January s.—The Census Bureau report on the cotton ginned from the 1002 crop up to and including Decem ber 13 last, is 9,311,535 bales, irrespective of shape or weight, equal to 8,905,503, ac cording to the commercial counting. This is 90.2 per cent of the crop. The report follows: United States, active ginneries report ing, 30,194; cotton ginned to and includ ing December 13, growth 1002, 9,311,835; ginners' estimate quantity to be ginner from this crop after December 13, 1,057,- 771; canvassing agents estimate per cent crop ginned to December 13, 90.2. The above statistics of the quantity of cotton ginned to December 13th are ex pressed in bales as pressed at the gin neries, irrespective of shape or weight. In the total of 9,311,335 bales there are 812,- 601 round bales, averaging from 240 to 300 pounds each. Counting such round bales as half bales, as is the custom in the commercial community, the total gin ned to December 13th is 8,905,503. The ginners have not yet returned their hale weights for this crop, but where the cotton compress compianies distributed throughout the cotton States advise the office that they compressed and actually weighed from the growth of 1902 up to December 13th. 1,1)60.434 bales, averaging f>03.8 pounds gross. Using this weight as the average for square bales and for round bales 233 pounds, the average ob tained from the weight returns of the home offices of the companies operating such patents, the equivalent number of 500 pound bales ginned to December 13th is found to be 8,974,722. Deducting the weight of the bagging and ties (22 pounds per square bale) the number of equiva lent 300 pound bales, net weight, is found to be 8,600,738. By two of the most thor ough canvasses this season 32,528 ginner ies, active and idle, have been located and reported, of which number 30,194 liavo been operated for this crop. In their December canvass the local special agents ascertained the quantity of cotton ginned from the beginning of the season to and including December 13th and also se cured from each of the active ginners his estimate of the quantity of cotton to be ginned by his establishment after December 13. The estimate o the per centage of the crop ginned is based on the estimate of f»2G canvassing .agents, who were in structed to confine their estimates to the territories canvassed by them and to tho knowledge gained therefrom. One esti mate therefor serves as a cheek against the other. According to the estimate of the ginners 10.2 per cent, of tho crop re mained to bo ginned after December 13, while, according to the estimate of the canvassing agents the percentage was 9.5. Applying these percentages and the general average bale weight obtained from combining round and sua*re bales, the crop, according to the ginners, is 9,996,800 bales, and according to the can vassing agents 9,954,106 bales of an aver age gross weight of 500 pounds- The census office asumes no responsibility for the accuracy of these estimates. This report will be followed by a third and final report at the end of the ginning sea son. about March J6th. which will dis tribute the crop by counties, segregate upland and sea island cottons, and gives weights of bales. In giving out the report Director Mer riam made the following statement: It seems important to again stato, in connection with these statistics of the cotton crop of 1902, that is so far as they relate to the bales of cotton ginned to December 13 last, they involve no guess work at any point, no estimate by any body and no uncertainty of any kind. They represent the exact number of bales of cotton that have passed through the ginneries. All that has been done by the census office is to make and comfy the additions. Anybody is at liberty to examine the whole process adopted by the census office in handling these re turn*. The returns represent the ginning operations of every ginning establish ment which has handled any portion of I be growth of 1902. • * The report is made at a time so near the close of the ginning season as to permit a very close approximation of the growth of the year, in 500 pound bales. It seems probable that the final report, to be issued about March 16th next, will not show a variation of 50.000 bales from the estimates of the total crop which are submitted rom two sources in connection with the figures of cotton ginned to December 13. This is the first time in the history of the A.morican cotton crop that definite and exact knowledge of the season’s growth has been placed in rpssesion of the public at so early a date, or within a date five months as early. The census office is already perfecting plans for more frequent reports in con nection with the crop of 1903. Its first report will cover all the cotton ginned, of the year’s growth, up to and including September Ist. This portion of each year’s crop is now assigned, in the com- The News and Observer. / JO mercial estimates, to the production of the previous year as the commercial cot ton year ends September Ist, The second report will include all cot ton ginned up to and including October 18th. 1903, the date of the first report for 1902, enabling an exact comparison in the < two seasons. The third report will cover the cotton ginned up to and including November 18th, a period of the utmost importance to the growers and manu facturers. The fourth report will repre sent the cotton ginned to December 13. The fifth will be the final report. It will be seen that this plan contem plates practically a monthly report dur ing the ginning season of 1903. If it =hall be found that still more frequent reports are desirable, the census office will be prepared t© make them for the crop of 1904- The census method of ascertaining the annual cotton crop can be gradually extended and devolped, with compara tively little increase of expense, so as to include statistics of the cotton seed oil industry, the acreage annually devoted to cotton, and the mill takings and con sumption of cotton, thus making the re ports a complete showing of the produc tion and consumption of domestic cotton. GIRDNERWETTEf) What a Clairvoyant Told Him About It- The Young Woman Wrote to Him Proposing to Hide Her Sham 3 by Suicide —Scnti- m r.t of the People. (Staff Correspondence.) Goldsboro. N. C., Tan. s.—Because of the prominence of the parties interested, there is widespread eagerness on the part of the public to know more of the Gardner-Barnhill sensation. ' Gardner was widely known throughout Eastern North Carolina, where he had many friends. Public opinion is not divided as to his deserving punishment, for our people are not disposed to condone crime, and especially of this character, and yet, the public, who is in possession of certain facts, do pity Lawrence Gard ner in his present plight. About two months ago several travel ing men were standing in front of the Hotel Krnnon, this city, and among the number was R- L. Gardner and a gentle man, whose name is not recalled, but who is the well known representative of “Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.” This gentle man is a clairvoyant, or mind reader. This fact being known, interest centered in the man. Gardner faced the gentle man, who remarked to him; ‘‘You are in trouble. You have received a letter that is worrying you; that matter may pan out all right.” At once Gardner was interested, and the other boys were also, for they realized Gardner’s embarrassed condition. Gardner replied: ‘‘l have that letter with me,” and the two step ped aside some ton feet, but in full view of the crowd. Taking the letter from his pocket he placed it in tho hands of the ■ mind reader who holding the document in his hand, proceeded to tell Gardner its contents, in fact the whole matter. They separated. Later the sensation. THE LETTER. This letter conveyed to Gardner the condition of the young woman. It was : written in August, I believe, and while it was an appeal, yet the appeal was coupled with the assurance that Gard ner was not to blame. The letter further conveyed the intelligence that to hide her shame, the poor unfortunate woman proposed suicide. This throat of self destruction was coupled with the further assurance that no trace would be left implicating Gardner. That Gardner was deeply troubled was evidenced by the fact that he showed this letter —the name of the young wo man in each instance not being dis closed—to several of his friends and sought advice. To one, a prominent gentleman at Kinston, discussing the letter and what it conveyed, he said: "Ts I knew I was the author of her ruin I would go at once to Williamston and marry the sirl.” Notwithstanding, this much was known in these parts weeks before the unfor tunate climax of December 21st, with its later disclosures. When this last in formation reached the ear of the public it was received with misgivings, and yet created the greatest possible sensation. As heretofore intimated, the public eye has scanned the daily papers in search of more and later developments. Where is Gardner? is a question uppermost in the public mind. Some hold that he has gone to California, others say Texas, while yet others venture the assertion that he is hiding in the neighborhood of Grifton. his old home, from which hiding place Gardner hopes, with the flight of time, to make good his 'escape. The affair is most unfortunate. The family of the deceased young victim has tho fullest sympathy of the public every where in this sad visitation. C. J. RIVENBARK. PRIVATE POST-OFFICE NOW. Indianola Residents Employ a Carrier of Their Own (Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.) Ne w Orleans, La., Jan. 4.—The tow nos Indianola, Miss., now has a private post office. A mail rider, paid by the resi dents, goes to Heathman for the mail and it is distributed on arrival by a man selected for that purpose. The department has ordered the mail for Indianola sent to Greenville and many of the residents are receiving their mail through that point, but the majority have instructed correspondents to ad- RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6. 1903. dress them at HeatUman. The town is naturally divided on the compulsory re tirement of the postmaster, the more con servative element doing little talking, but urging that it would have been bet ter to let the negro Avoman serve out her term, which had two years to run. Others take the position that Indianola had a negro postmaster long enough, and that there must be n change. There seems to have been no threats made against the woman. She is still living in the towm and will not be disturbed. A postoffice inspector, Avhose home is in Jackson, Miss., has been ordered to Indianola to take charge of affairs, but it is not apparent that he can do any thing but close the accounts of the late official. Meantime the idea has got abroad in the Deita country that, there is something of a race war in Indianola and the mayor has been bombarded with telegrams from the neighborhood offering assistance in the form of men, guns and ammunition. The prevailing sentiment at Indianola is that a grave injustice has been done the town by the Federal Government, but that there is nothing to do but to accept the situation as it is and to get the mail as best it can be got. OFFICE-BEEKEBS BEHIND ITT Alleged Secret of the Indianola Post-Office Affair. (Special to the Baptimorc Sun.) Washington, Jan. 4.—lt is said tonight that the in\'estigatlon as far as it has gone into the Indianola (Miss.) postoffice affair indicates that the alleged ill treatment of the colored postmistress, Minnie M. Cox. was not due to ill-feel ing entertained toward her by the com munity, but was inspired by the desire of some persons Avho ha\’o separated themsolA'es from the Democratic party to secure a A’acancy in the office, with the purpose of having it filled by one of their number. An inspector has been sent to Indianola and should have arriA’ed there tonight. It is belieA’od by officials that his further investigation will confirm the impression giA’en by the papers in the case notv be fore the department, that only a few persons, who consider themsel\-es now eligible to appointment under a Republi can administration, are responsible for the trouble. The papers in the case show that the people generally had no part in the trouble and that there Avas no mob nor under element of society as a, class in- AolA’ed in it The woman’s appointment ivas con firmed by the Senate without protest, after having served several years under a lower rating of the office. The belief in Washington is that the community is being made to suffer for the acts of of fice-seekers. It is unofficially reported that the At torney-General has been directed to prosecute persons implicated in making the alleged threats against the post mistress. PRESIDENT APPOINTB CKUJff. Crawford is Appointed Postmaster at Marion, This Btate. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 5. —The President to day sent the folloAving nominations to the Senate: United States Marshal —J. Duncan Adams, district of South Carolina. Collector of Customs—Wm. D. Crum, district of Charleston, S. C. Postmasters—North Carolina, General W. Crawford, Marion. Tennessee Legislature in Session, (By the Associated Press.) Nashville, Tenn., Jan. s.—The Legisla ture met today in biennial session. The Senate Democratic committee nominated E. T. Seay, of St. Miner county, for Speaker. The House Democratic caucus nominated J. W. Cooper, of Cumberland county, for temporary Speaker, and took two ballots for permanent Speaker Avith out result. Indianola Post-Office to be Beopened. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. s.—Senator McLaurin, of Mississippi, today conferred with Post master General Payne on the situation at Indianola, Miss, where the postoffice has been closed a3 a result of antagonism to the negro postmaster. Subsequently Senator McLaurin stated that he believed the office would be re-opened this week. Mr. Payne said that the office will be re opened if there is no intimidation of the postmaster. Prof. Sackett’s Lecture. A very interesting lecture w-as deliv ered last night in tho public hall at the Baptist Female University by Prof. W. R. Sackett. The subject was the ‘‘Weath er Bureau” and the lecture Avas highly illustrated with stereoptican views. There was quite a large croAA'd out. Electrical Workers Back at Work. (Special to NeAA-s and Observer.) Asheville, N. C., Jan. 5. —The electrical workers strikers have returned to work. There is talk of enlarging Kenilworth Inn. Fine Opening of the University. (Special to News and Observer.) Chapel Hill, N. C., Jan.'s.—The Uni versity of North Carolina opened this morning under most favorable conditions. Today, before the eA-ening trains arrived, | over 260 students had registered. When tomorrow’s registration is closed the Uni | versity avi 11 no doubt witness a record ■ breaker in attendance. ' In these doubtful days you can’t even trust red hair to be what it seems to be. TWO RETIRE FROM SPEAKERSHIP RACE Smith, Lucas, Morton and Gattis Still In. THE CAUCUS TO-NIGHT The Senatorial Question to the Front and all Await With Deep Interest the Opening of the General Assemb'y To-morrow. Many legislators, many candidates and many friends were in close and earnest confabualtion in the Yarborough House yesterday morning. The numbers of these increased as trains armed during the day and after supper there Avas a crash of buttonholcrs at Avork, and the introductions of my friend, Mir. Wanthit, to the Honorable Mr. Has AA-ote, AA-ent on all day. Avith ahvays a proffered card to the man-with a-vote, so that he might not forget the name of the man and the office he was after. * * * There were two withdrawals from the contest for Speaker of the House yester day. The first notice of AVithdraAval came from the west, and this Avas in the form of a card, which Mr. W. C. Ncav land, of Caldwell, issued, reading thus: To the Editor: After ifiasure and de liberate consideration I have concluded to withdraw my name from the contest for the Speakership of the House. My rea sons are: that in view of the fact that the last House of Representatives honored a distinguished citizen from my section of the State Avith this position and the further fact that the Western section of the State is claiming, and in my humble opinion, justly claiming, the greatest honor in the gift of tho General Assem bly, to-A\it: United States Senator, our present Senator being from the East, that it is but right and just that the honors should be distributed along geographical lines. I sincerely friends Avho have pledged me their siphon, and in releas ing them from these promises I pledge to them my best efforts in behalf of my party and the State. Respectfully, W. C. NEWLAND. Last night there came notice that there was another withdrawal, and this time it came from the East. Mr. Ed. S. Abell, of Johnston, whose friends haA-e been making an earnest fight for him, sent a message to Raleigh, announcing his Avithdrawal from the contest. Mr. Abell Avill not be in the, city today and perhaps not tomornoA\\ a child nf his being seriously ill. This has prevented his arriAal and his friends vvill deeply regret to hear of the sickness in his family. What t.h P effect of these withdrawals Avill be on the fate of the other candi dates is an unknoAvn quantity. Mir. NcAvland indicates in his card outlines his views on the situation, and the riendsof all of the candidates in the field say that the withdrawals help “our man.” These withdraAvals bring down the number of candidates in the open to four: S. M. Gattis, of Orange; Geo. L. Mor ton. of Noav HanoA-er; W- H. Lucas, of Hyde, and L. L. Smith, of Gates. ‘‘Who is to carry off the stakes?” do oyu ask. ‘ Well, eA T ery candidate and eA’ery friend of every eanlidate says that he knoAvs the Avinnor. ‘‘Does each man moan him self and his favorite?” ‘‘Why, certainly, what a uestion. * * * The SRenatorial contest is.in the shade at present, for ther'e are other pebbles on the beach of politics just now, Avhich soon Avill be coA’ered Avith tho corpses of the derelicts. There are candidates for every office in sight, and Avhiie last night there were in the city about a hundred of the one hundred and seventy members of the General Assembly, thoTe Avas per haps a candidate for eA'ery two legisla tors who had arriA’ed. * * * ‘ Who are these?” “Why, it is impos sible to name them all, for some are tied out in the shade, and avi 11 make their plunge at the last moment, Avhen the Democratic caucus meets tonight.” Os the names Avhich Aveire being talked out yesterday the following were gathered out of the maelstrom which surged and ebbed here and there as tAVo or three or more gathered in solemn-conclaA'c: FOR PLACES IN THE SENATE. Among the names which are being talk ed of for positions in the Senate there arc: ENGROSSING CLERK—O. P. Shell, of Hamlet; Paul B- Means, of Cabarrus: J. S. Bell, of Clay; John W. Simpson, of Rutherford; J. R. Mitchell, of Bertie. PRINCIPAL CLERK—A. J. Maxwell, of Rockingham. No other name has been heard. READING CLERK—T. J. Murphy, of Guilford; Paul R Outlaw, of Pitt. DOOR-KEEPER—D. A. Batts, of Wilson; J. W. Spruill, of ChoAvan; Allan Daughtry, of Sampson. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. In the House of Representatives among the names of those Avho are asking for the votes are: CHIEF CLERK—F. D. Hackett, of Wilkes; Mr. Cobb, of Mcwganton. READING CLERK—F- B. Arendell, of Wake; R. S. Fry, of Montgomery. ENGROSSING CLERK— J. W Fon vielle, of Duplin; J • A. Turner, of Guil ford. DOORKEEPER—Geo. L. Kilpatrick, of Lenoir; W. R. Stallcup. of Miacon; W- S. Lineberry, of Randolph. ASSISTANT DOOR-KEEPER—Yan cey Howell, of Montgomery; W. M. Car raway. of Greene; Mr. Rudisill, of Catawba; J. L. Parrish, of Guilford. CALENDAR CLERK—W. C. Lisk, of Rowan. * * * An these are not all, not by a long sight. Besides these there are other positions, copyists, stenographers, help ers, pages, laborers, and for all of these there are candidates ‘‘thick as leaves in Vallambrosia,” and the leaves are still a falling. The legislator is having his day of trouble pest now, and if the truth Averc known, it is just possible that some of these are hiding out thinking it best to get in the full fury of the story before getting caught in the shoAvers. * * * And then, back of It all, a little silent yesterday and doomed to a continued uietude today is the uestion of “Who is going to he the United States Senator? Is it Craig, Overman or Watson? Is it Alexander. Carr or Hoke? Or Who? We line these gentlemen up alphabetical ly. They are all in the rface. some are reputed as being neck and neck, and some in the field, Avhiie others say that hidden out in the tall timber are some spirited dark horses. Should there come a dead lock in’the caucus ? * * * The fourth of the Senatorial headquar ters Avas opened up with full force yes terday. Messrs. Overman, Craig and Watson led in their appearance, Avhiie General Carr and Hon. S. B. Alexander had not arriA’ed last night. But General Carr’s hosduarters arc open. These ate in room 105 at the Yar borough, and in charge is Mr. Howard A. Foushee, assisted by a number of staunch and loyal friends of the gentle man from Durham. Mr. Foushee is energetic and he finds solid comfort in the expressions of loyalty which he hears concerning the gentleman whose com paign he is managing- While there are many candidates, it is noticeable that there ate by far a less number than Avere here at the last tAvo sessions. There is just as much earnest ness, there is just as skillful campaign" ing. but the ranks are thinner. The material offered is good, and no mistakes are going to be made, at least the men A\"ho Avin will say this. In the meantime the Democratic caucus to be held tonight n the Hall of the House of Representatives will ease the aching hearts and settle the matter. Politics and Politicians, Mr. J. A. Turner, of Guilford, Avho is a candidate for engrossing clerk of the House, has served tAvo terms as member of the House, and one term as assistant enrolling clerk. f Hercs betting that Avhen it comes to a finish Col. Julian S. Carr, of Duram, will not be as far behind as some folks may think.—Bryson City Recorder. The candidates for Engrossing Clerk of the House are Messrs. Fonveillo, of Duplin; Swann, of Madison, and Turner, of Guilford. Mr. J. *R. Swann, of the Madison County Record, Is a candidate for En grossing Clerk of the House. Writing of his candidacy, the Asheville Citizen says: “Mr. J. R- Swann, business man ager of the Madison County Record, av 111 be a candidate for the position of En grossing clerk of the House in the next Legislature. Mr. Swarm is well qualified to fill the position he seeks. He has served his party Avell in a county and in a section Avhere the odds were fear fully against him and deserves well at the hands of his party.” One o fthe most graceful and unselfish acts yet announced by any member of the General Assembly, Avas the voluntary retirement of Mr. W. C. Newland from the contest for the Speakership of the House, for the reasons given in his card of withdrawal. Mr. Newland Is one of the ablest and most popular of the members of the Legislature, and he had a strong follow ing for Speaker—friends who would have stayed Avith him to the last. He is one of the State’s best and most, deserving men and higher honors are in store for him. Hon. EdAvard S. Abell, of Johnston, who is detained at home by the illness of a child, has Avritten to personal friends stating that he has Avithdrawn his name as a candidate for Speaker. Mr. Abell has had long experience in both the House and the Senate, and will be one of the leaders of the House, TESTIMONIALS TO DR. DEEMS- Rabbi Gottheii Pays Tribute to the Toleration of the Founder cf the Church of the Strangors (New York Times.) The thirty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the original Church of the Strangers was held at the present Church of the Strangers, (Deems Memorial) on West Fifty-seventh street, yesterday morning and last evening. The services during the day Avere made noticeable by the fact that clergymen of various de nominations assisted and made ad dresses. The original Church of the Strangers was founded in 1868 in Mercer street by the Rev. Charles Force Deems, who died in 1903. In June, 1895, the congregation called the Rev. D. Asa Blackburn to take charge from his church in Charleston, S. C. From a congregation cf 62 the church had groAvn to a membership of nearly 2,000. The present edifice was erected in 1897 and Avas dedicated in 1898. At the morning service yesterday Bishop Andrews of the Methodist Episco pal church preached, and last night Rabbi Gottheii, the Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman, the Rev. Dr. John F. Peters, rector of St. Michael's Protestant Epis copal church, and Robert C. Ogdon spoke. Dr. Gottheii spoke about tolerance con cerning the persecution of the Jews. In speaking of Dr. Deems, Dr. Gottheii spoke at length concerning his friendship with him. He said: “There are two occasions in a man's life: the spring time of life, and the period of the fall time, AA’hen there is leisure for us. As I have my leisure, I see the picture of Dr. Deems, and it has more than once appeared to me. You Avill permit me to say that of all the pictures I have had of that good and faithful servant of God. I like best his toleration and his faith, which he con stantly showed. “I believe that your pastor should come to my church and speak Avhat is in his heart and mind, and I do not think that it would be strange for me to do the same here.” BULLETJET KNIFE Fatal Encounter Near Troy Between Two Brothers. Bud and Walter Brower Quarrelled and Bud Shot His Brother, Then Gave Himself Up. (Special to NeAvs and Observer.) Troy, N. C., Jan. 5. —Last night about 6 o’clock, Walter Brower was shot and almost instantly killed by his brother, Bud Browor, a feAV miles AA'est of Troy. Walter married a feAV days ago con trary to the Avish of his brother and they had not been on friendly terms since. Bud says that they mot last night, and after having some Avords Walter came at him with his knife when he shot him. There was only one eye Avitness, and he has not been seen. Bud surrendered to the authorities and was placed in jail. E. E. HALE UEOES PUBLIC OWNERSHIP Submits ArgumentsApplyingto Boston in First Address at New People’s Forum. (Special to The World.) Boston, Jan. 4. —Dr. Edward Everett Hale Avas the first speaker at the. ilw Boston People’s Forum, which Avas in augurated at tho Morgan Memorial church today. Dr. Hale's subject Avas “Public Owner ship.” He said: “The very circumstances which founded the independent State of Massachusetts pointed to municipal ownership. John Cotton, the first commissioner of Boston, left in his Avill 500 pounds sterling to the toAvn for the erection of a granary. “It never occurred to Sam Adams or John Hancock that the ownership of a granary Avhich contained 12,000 bushels of grain was a menace to liberty or the rights of property or to the rights of men. “And it seems absurd for the official or tbs property-oAvner who lives in a city Avhich makes $7,000 a year on its in vestment by the renting of its toAvels used by summer bathers to he whining and shedding tears at the possibility that the city should OAvn 100,000 tons, more or ioss of coal. “Here is tho United States with $500,- 000.000 in th” Treasury noAv waiting to be spent. Tho Secretary of the Treas ury has only to Avave his hand and presto, there will appear in his office so many kegs of gold which will repre sent as many millions of dollars as there may have been sent for. “Does it not seem absurd, certainly it is pathetic that there should be found* sensible men who say that in a country Avhich can pack up its treasures in such form the government of this city may not. pack away $500,000 if it w’ants to in 100,000 tons of coal?” SAGASTAfLIFE ENDS The Former Premier of Spain Dies Deeply Regretted by the People. (By the Associated Press.) Madrid, Jan. s.—Former Premier Sa gasta died at half past six o’clock this oA’oning. Senor Saeasta's death Avas due to bron chitis and gastric trouble. His family Avas at the death bed and former Liberal members of the Cabinet Avere near their old leader. A bishop administered the last sacrament this afternoon. The news of the former Premier’s death created a painful impression throughout Madrid. King Alfonso expressed pro found regret. Question of Import Rate. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. s.—ln accordance with a Senate resolution, passed last session, the Inter-State Commerce Com mission today gave a hearing on the question of import rates. Import Agent DeA-ant and General Traffic Manager Whitaker, of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, testified that th a ir road con formed to the published tariffs without exception. Mr. Levant, representing the Norfolk and Western Railroad, also testified. None of the testimony today made any impor tant disclosures, all the witnesses re viewing the tariff schedules and contend ing that the published tariffs Avere strictly adhered to. PRICK FIVE CENTS. SdCIIT OF COAL HEATS THE SENATE Lodge Wants the Duty Off for Ninety Cays. CULBERSON ASKS MORE i ~ Jones Asks for Evid rci Secured by Knox of Illegal Combination Amorg Railroads to Control Coal Shipments, Reso lution Goes Over. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. s.—When the Senate reconvened today after the holiday re cess, few' Senators were absent. Almost immediately a discussion began regarding the coal situation. Mr. Lodge prefaced his introduction of a bill sus pending for ninety days the duty on coal with the statement that in New England there war. much distress owing to the scarcity of coal, and that unless relief was afforded at once a number of fac tories would have to shut down. He was aware, he said, that such a bill should, originate in the House of Representa tives. but it was his desire to call tho attention of tho Finance Committee to the state of affairs. Mr. Culberson followed with a resolu tion providing for the removal of tho duty on anthracite coal, and asked for its im mediate consideration. Mr. Platt (Con necticut) objected, saying it was his understanding that there was no duty on anthracite coal. Mr. Vest took excep tions to this statement and said that the Board of General Appraisers and Presi dent Roosevelt had decided that such a duty is imposed. Mr. Vest also intro duced a resolution on the subject. Another resolution bearing on the sub ject of coal introduced by Mr. Jones (Arkansas) referring to the charge of W. R. Hearst that there was an illegal com bination among certain railroads to con trol. I <P Washington, . n. ' !" sumed its work today after a recess of two weeks, but within two hours the machinery broke down for lack of a quorum. The bill to create a general staff in the army was the issue. An at tempt was made to pass it under sus pension of the rules, which required a two-thirds majority. Although all the members of the minority of the Military Committee endorsed it, opposition de veloped because of the hurried manner in which it was proposed to pass tho bill. When the bill was called up Mr. Rich ardson, (Tennessee) the minority leader, said he did not believe such an important measure should be considered by unani mous consent, and he objected. In reply to a question by Mr. Bartlett (Georgia) Mr. Hull said that the general of tho army at present was a myth. Mr. Hay (Virginia) a member of the. Military Committee, in support of the hill detailed the chaotic condition which existed during the Spanish War, owing to the conflict of authority. This con dition, he said, could not exist under the pending bill. “I would like to ask,” said Mr. Steele (Ind.), ‘‘if this bill does not practically eliminate the Lieutenant General from tho army? The Lieutenant General is not chief of staff under this bill.” Mr. Hay: ‘‘He could be detailed as com mander of the army in time of war if the ! President chose to detail him.” Mr. Steele: “The President can assign any officer to the command of the army now subject to this little coterie, this pettycoat army here in Washington.” Mr. Hay: “Do you mean the President is subject to that?” Mr. Steele: “That is what I mean.” The roll-call resulted, 108 to 50, not a quorum. A call of the House developed the presence of only 150 members —not a quorum, and at two o'clock tho House adjourned. BAGGAGE AGENT IS KIILED. People Indignant Because Negro'Shot Him Over Trifling Dispute (Ry the Associated Press.) Macon, Ga., Jan. 5. —Thos. J. Conrad, the baggage agent at the Union depot, here, was shot and killed at nice o’clock this morning by a young negro employe named Oscar Shiver. The killing was the result of a trifling dispute with refer ence to the negro bc-lng late on Sunday morning. Shiver made a dash for the swamps and has not been seen since the shooting. Jim Shiver, the brother of the negro who did the shooting, has been arrested r.s an accomplice. * Excitement is intense and indlgnatifl|B is openly expressed. When Jim Shifl.. '■ was being put into the patrol wJK" • them w-me d'oir.s from the large “If von v.vre the right man youJM !e \ -r be allowed to get in that^B Blown to PiecaßEß ißy Ihe Asr-ocia t i. . ■ T .. ’• ! ;• ;■JgK ; b ( : d bR •’ ““B 1 1 ir ' d JK ■ ” i ■ rag JIM'
The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Jan. 6, 1903, edition 1
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