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The fellow who refuses to advertise upon the ground that "Everybody knows me" is so hopelessly wise in his own conceit that it is a wonder the fool-killer misseu him in his rounds. VOL. XXIII THE BALDWIN BILL PASSES THE SENATE It is Amended So As to Abol ish Abandonment as a Suf ficient Ground For Divorce OVERMAN IS ELECTED BY THE JOINT SESSION Pharr Introduces Bill Chang ing Some Mecklenburg Criminal Courts to Civil Courts-Yesterday's Proceedings naieign, x. c, Jan. 30. Lee S. uverman was nominated for Senator in the joint session of House and Sen ate today by receiving 13S votes to 21 for Pritchard. The Baldwin bill, allowing all divor cees to re-marry, was amended so as to abolish abandonment as a ground for divorce and it passed the Senate. Pharr introduced a bill changing some of the Mecklenburg criminal courts to civil; by Scott, to incorporate electric railways under a general law. THE SENATE JANUARY 29. The Senate met at 10:30 this morn ing and Senator Spruill offered pray er. Ex-Senator Mclntyre and Ex-Senator James were invited to seats on the floor. BILLS INTRODUCED. Mitchell: To regulate the sale branding and inspection of cotton seed meal. Spruill: To incorporate Council of J. O. U. A. M. DISPENSARY BILL. The Senate bill: To submit to the qualified voters of No. 1 township, Edgecombe county, tne question of dispensary or no dispensary. The en tire day was consumed with this local bill, the principal question being whe ther the fate of the Tarboro dispen sary should be uecided by a majority of the votes cast or a majority of the qualified voters. Senator Gilliam, of Edgecombe, argued for the former and was supported by Senators War ren, Norns, Travis and Woodard, while Senators London, White, Lamb, Mitchell and Brown favored the lat ter and opposed Senator Gilliam's bill. Senator Gilliam made some changes and his bill passed. Senator London objected to the third reading, but the rules were suspended and the bill passed. ENROLLED BILLS. To repeal the stock law in Federal Point township. For the relief of Annie P. Smith of Davie. To prevent hunting without permission in Wash ington. To prevent hunting with dog and gun in Stanly. To authorize Gra ham county to issue bonds. To regu late fishing in Pamlico and Tar rivers. To allow Madison to purchase acad emy lot. To provide for cross index ing of administrators. Senator Goodwin introduced a bill to prohibit the sale of, liquor in Har nett. Another big batch of petitions for temperance legislation were present ed. Glenn introduced a bill allowing Guilford to vote on bonds for road improvement. The Senate then adjourned until 11 o'clock Friday morning. THE HOUSE. Rev. M. R. Bradshaw opened the session of the House with prayer. BILLS INTRODUCED. Britt: To authorize special term in Robeson. Ethridge: To allow special tax in Dare. Little: To incorporate SESSION WILL BE T English Angry Over the Vene zuela Row and Will Mani fest Their Anger When Parliament IMeets London, Jan. 30. It is predicted in Parliamentary circles that the re-opening of Parliament next month will see the hottest debates of many years. Never since the formation of coa lesced unionists and conservative ad ministration in 1895 has there been so many cross-currents manifested among the supporters of ministery. There is still considerable feeling against the education bill, bu this is surpassed by the Venezuela imbroglio, which has greatly shaken - the coun try's confidence in Lord Lansdowne, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Secretary of War Broderick will also come in for a quota of criticism of his trip to the continent at a time when all the members of the ministry are so badly needed at home. VERY WARM EVEN THECHARLOTTE NEWS. - V town of Stubs, in Pitt. Wood ' Tr n rv- Point a justice of the peace in John ston. Price, of Stanly: To appoint stenographers for the various judicial districts. Scott: Tn ampnH charter of Alamance Loan and Trust company. Graham: For the relief of Mrs. Rotter, a teacher in Granville. Willis: To prevent obstruction of wa ter ways in Brunswick. Crocker: To establish a dispensary at Wilson. PASSED FINAL READING. To allow Murphy township, in Cher okee, to subscribe to the capital stock of the Hiawassi Valley Railway Com pany. To provide for the drainage of Matamuskeet Lake, in Hyde. To ex tend ferry rights in Anson, amending laws of 1854-1855. To incornorate th North Carolina Mutual Aid and Home Protective Association at Gastonia. To incorporate the Winston-Stuart Turn pike and Railway Company. On motion of Mr. Blount, the sec tion of this bill authorizing use of State convicts on turnpike to be paid for in stock, was struck out. Mr. Da vidson offered to amend, allowing con victs, upon payment for services, which Mr. Blount accepted, but upon the motion of Mr. Kregor, of Stokes, its patron, stating he had no obiec- tion to the section being struck it was so done. io amend charter of Mt. Airy. For relief of People's Benevolent and Rp lief Association of Charlotte, exemp ung irom taxation. Upon objection being made to this Dill without some explanation, Dr. Al exanaer, ot Mecklenburg .said he Knew nothing about it, except that Mr. Pharr introduced it. and anv thing he did on that line, it was safe to tollow. Chairman Roberson. of the committee on corporations, exnlained mat the bill only construed the law ot 1901. which was in doubt, as to corporations of this character being liable tor insurance tax. The bill then passed. To incorporate the Carneeie Library of Charlotte. To allow pay io witnesses and officers in certain cases in Yadkin. To fix day for election of town offi cers in Raeford. To incorporate the town of Abbottsberg in Bladen. To amend charter of Belle Haven in Beaufort. Senate bill to amned char ter of Greenville was. on motion nf Mr. King, were referred to committee au aypumi justices oi tne peace in Johnson. Resolutions providing that an typewritten bills to which there is no amendment shall be sent to the Senate without engrossment. There was the usual daily half hour scrap over adjournment until ten or eleven o'clock, when a substitute to adjourn until 10:30 tomorrow was adopted, i DEATH WINS III HEROIC BATTLE After Days of Patient Suffer ing Grim Reaper Claims O.R.McLeod As His Own Boyce Better Mr. 0. R. McLeod, of Robeson coun ty, died this morning at 8.05 o'clock at Davidson. New readers will remem ber that Mr. McLeod, a student in the North Carolina Medical College, at Davidson, was poisoned, while in the dissecting room about two weeks ago Mr. J. M. Boyce, it will be remembered, was also poisoned at the same time Much interest has been taken in the unfortunate cases of these young men and News readers have been kept fully posted from day to day as to the con dition and progress of the students, While the medical class was at work in the dissecting room Mr. Boyce pricked his hand with a sharp pointed instrument. He cauterized the wound but did not go deep enough and a seri ous case of blood poisoning resulted, the symptoms manifesting themselves within 24 hours after the accident. Mr. McLeod was seized with exactly the same symptoms as Mr. Boyce, and then he noticed a slight abrasion on the back of his hand which was not seen at the time of the work in the dissect ing room The cases of both young men were serious from the beginning and all along for the past 15 days they have been very near death's door. Dr, Munroe, president of the college, has used every means to save the lives of the young men. He has given th-sm his constant personal attention. From the first, however, there had been little response to treatment in McLeod and the brief bulletin from Dr. Munroe at 8:10 o'clock this morning, reading: "Mr. McLeod died at 8:05 o'clock," tells the sad finishing of a sad case. It is believed now that unless unforeseen complications arise, Mr. Boyce will get well. Dr. Munroe informed the News to day that he is getting along nicely and that there is every reason to hope for his recovery. To save the lives of his patients Dr. Munroe early decided to use heroic measures and with the assis tance of Dr. C. M. Strong, of this city, formalin, the new remedy of Dr. Chas. C. Barrows, of New York, was used in the treatment of the cases. After giv ing this remedy a thorough trial Dr. Munroe discontinued its use as unsatis factory and has since been using a pre paration of his own. The body of Mr. McLeod will reacn Charlotte this evening shortly after 5 o'clock, on the way to Lumberton, the former home of the deceased. Dr. Munroe will accompany the remains to Charlotte. It is expected that the corpse win remain in unanotie to- night. Owing to the schedule of trains CHARLOTTE. N. it must remain either here or in Mon roe or at Hamlet. In either case the remains will reach Lumberton about 9 o clock tomorrow morning. The body win pe accompanied by a represents. tive of the Davidson football team, of wnicn Mr. McLeod was a member ine medical classes will also send representatives, the Seniors sending one, tne resnmen one and the Jun iors of which class the deceased was a member will send two.; The body of the young man has to day been lying in lecture room num oer one at the Medical College. The platform is decorated with flowers and the college colors and there is a pro iusion or nowers, the loving remem brances of friends, around and about the bier. There is an elaborate de sign from the football team and one from the students of the Medical Col lege and many others from individual friends. At 4:15 o'clock this afternoon the body was taken to the Presbyterian church, where a short service was held, the pastor of the church, Rev ur. a. r. Graham, conducting it. Dr. Munroe spoke feelingly this af ternoon of the sad case of the young man. He said that he was one of the most popular boys of the colleee and that there is much sadness there over his death. Mr. Boyce was still getting along very wen at three o'clock this after noon. Dr. C M. Strong, his uncle, of this city, went up to Davidson today to see mm. ISTHMUS EXPECTS BOOM. Signing of Canal Treaty Hailed Omen of Good Times. as Panama, Colombia, Jan. 30 No com ments on the signing of the canal trea ty are made by local newspapers, but the people here are generally gratified Dy the prospect that the canal will finally be built by the United States, in which country the people have confi dence. lhe treaty is considered fair and mutually advantageous, although some Colombians think the annual rental might have been put at a higher rate, considering the loss of Isthmian rents and the future practical benefits ob tained by the United States. Efforts are being made to send from the Isthmus to the extraordinary meeting of the Colombian Congress in April represen tatives who will vote for the prompt ratification of the treaty, regardless of their political principles, and will up noid thepecuniary rights of the Isth mus. Activity is noted in all branches of business in making preparations to meet the resumptiin of work on the canal as soon as the treaty is ratified. Word comes from Costa Rica that the terms offered by Colombia in the canal treaty are regarded there as unfavor able, to the United States, and not m accordance with the plan of the canal bill as passed by the American Con gress. Hopes of prosperity in Costa Kica have been based upon the build ing of the canal over the Nicaragua route. It is felt that otherwise the Costa Rican Government cannot im prove present conditions. A GAY COUNTESS WEDS. Divorced Wife of Lord Russell Soon From New Love. Parts I London, Jan. 30. Mabel. Countess Russell, who got a divorce from Earl Russell in the early part of last year and who was at one time a prominent figure on the music hall stage, was married December 17, it is just an nounced, at the registrar s office at Portsmouth to a man known as Prince Athrobald Stuart de Modena. The wedding was private, only Lady Lena Scott, the bride's mother, and two or three friends being present. Jfor nearly a fortnight after the cere mony tne rnnce and fnncess occu pied a suite of rooms at one of the Southseas hotels. December 30 the Prince left the hotel unexpectedly. leaving a note saying he had been call ed away. A little later the Princess went to the house of her mother, Lady Lena Scott, where she is still. The name and title of Prince Athro bald Stuart de Modena cannot be traced in the records of the royal house of Austria, of which the Prince of Modena is a branch. MILES TELLS OF SIBERIA. Only a Few Hours Late After Trip Across Continent. Paris, Jan. 30. Gen. Nelson A. Miles in an interview here today said: "I found the Trans-Siberian railway in a far better condition than I expect ed, much like the Northern Pacific, ureat Northern and others of our trans-continental railways in the early days. It is a new road, of course, and is not yet perfectly systematized. After the 16 days we traveled we were late only a few hours at Moscow. There are sleeping cars, and one travels with a degree of comfort even luxury that would have astounded Peter the Great or Alexander. 'The railway has made Russia and the United States nearer neighbors than ever before, with the aid of the direct line of trans-Pacific steamers to Yokahama." General Miles devoted some time to the examination of the defenses along the Pacific coast, which he found sus ceptible of considerable improvement. Carnegie Library for Hague Court. Brussels, Jan. 30. In today's debate on foreign' affairs in the Dutch Second Chamber it was mentioned that An drew Carnegie had offered $250,000 for founding a library for The Hague Court of Arbitration. Mr. J. B. Tait and family, of Brunswick, Ga., new residents, have i moved into Mr. George L. Kruger's dwelling, No. 5 North Caldwell street, formerly occupied by Mr. W. B. Troy. C, FRIDAY EVENING, LEE, S, OVERMAN THE HEXTSEHATOR He Wins Out in the Protrac ted Contest in the Legisla tive Caucus On the Sixty-First Ballot RESULT IS ANNOUNCED AMID GREAT ENTHUSIASM The Three Candidates Make Notable Speeches - Legis tature Confirms The Nomination Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 30. Hon. Lee S. Overman, of Rowan, was nominated for U. S. Senator last nizht on the sixty-first ballot. The vote stood- Overman 73; Watson 58; Craig 11. The result was announced amid the wildest enthusiasm. The first ballot aroused no interest, though there was some applause when Watson was in the lead. The vote on the 57th ballot stood: Watson 64 Overman 61 Craig ; 14 The Overman cheers were then more enthusiastic and heartv than at anv time before. His leaders and suDDort- ers crowded the aisles and annealed to every Craig man who would listen to get on the band wagon," as they said and vote for Overman. The 60th ballot stood: Overman 70 Watson 1 59 craig 14 Amid great excitement, the roll call for the 61st ballot was proceeded with. Everybody felt that the end was near. HON. LEE S. OVERMAN. The Watson men looked solemn and sombre; the Overman men were jubi lant and could not keep their seats. The galleries caught the contagion and everybody was restless and nervous as the procession of members passed by the open basket and deposited their ballots: It was precisely 9:57 o'clock when Representative Whitaker began to call out the ballots and Clark Murphey to repeat them. When it was found, as the roll call was completed, that Over man was nominated, there was wild cheering. The 61st ballot, which nomi nated was as follows: Overman 73 Watson 58 Craig ll Senator Webb, of Buncombe, .second ed by Mr. Doughton, of Alleghany, moved that the nomination be made unanimous. On motion of Speaker Gattis a com mittee of three was appointed to wait on Mr. Overman and notify him that he had been nominated, and to invite all the Senatorial candidates to come before the caucus. The committee named was composed of the following: Messrs. Webb, Doughton, Gattis, Mur phy and Watts. The committee soon returned and then came the start for the Hall of the House. The great crowd moved as on--! with the leaders in the ended contest. As the doors to the Hall swung open all were swept in as by one rush, so eager were the people to witness the last scene. Mr. Overman, Mr. Watson and Mr. Craig were escorted to the Speaker's desk and in a few moments a voice, ringing with melody, clear with the note of success, thrilling in its intensity, was vibrating on tte air. Hon. Lee S. Overman was speaking. He expressed in eloquent terms his thanks to the men who bad brought success to him, complimenting his de feated rivals and expressed a determi nation to stand for the best interests of the State It was a speech ringing with eloquence, and was punctuated with applause. Following him. in response to de mands for a speech, Messrs. C. B. Wat son and Locke Craig also spoke. They thanked their supporters, expressed their continued allegiance to the Dem- 0Cratic party, said splendid words con- JANUARY 30, 1903. cerning the. victor in the contest, and yiemctea ror him a great future. Then the great crowd dispersed while cheers for Overman, Watson and Craig rang out. Today the General Assembly ratified the choice of the caucus and Lee S. Overman, of Rowan, was formally elected United States senator from North Carolina. SKETCH OF HIS LIFE. Hon. Lee S. Overman was born in Salisbury, January 3rd, 1854. In 1874 he entered Trinity College, Randolph county, and graduated in 1876. Upon the redemption of the State by Gover nor Vance in 1876, Mr. Overman, a brilliant young man, just out of college was made private secretary by the great War Governor. In that position Mr. Overman made a friend "of every man who called at the Executive Of fice, and formed many strong friend ships. He devoted his nights to the study of the law and in 1878 was licen sed to practice law. In 1879 he resign ed as private secretary, returned to Salisbury where he entered at once up on a practice that has grown with ev ery passing year. He now commands a clientele second to that of no practi tioner, at a specially able bar. In 1886 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives from Rowan, and has been elected- five different times to the House. He proved himself a safe and wise legislator,- and his people have often called upon him to serve them. His record is without flaw. In 1893 he was elected Speaker of the House and proved one of the fittest men who has filled that high office in a quarter of a century. He Is a splen did parliamentarian, has commanding presence, and made a fine officer. He has held many positions of trust and honor. He ws director and afterwards president of the North Carolina Rail road under the administration of Gov ernor Carr. At the session of the Legislature of 1895 .the Democratic caucus nominated Mr. Overman as their candidate to suc ceed the lamented Vance in the United States Senate, and he received the vote of every Democrat for that high office. In 1900 Mr- Overman was the Demo- cratic Presidential elector for the State-at-large. In that and in every other campaign since he attained his majority he made eloquent speeches for Democratic candidates. He is a Democrat without variableness or shadow of turning, and has always been ready to serve his party in the ranks or in leadership. He is an elo quent and able campaigner; a success ful and able lawyer; a popular and wise legislator of large experience; and is well equipped for the great of fice of United States Senator. Personally, Mr. Overman is a gen tleman of high character, a popular and affable gentleman, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of tho people of the whole State. He was married in his early manhood to Miss Mary Mer- nmon, daughter of the late United States Senator and Chief Justice Au gustus S. Merrimon. SULPHURIC ACID IN FOOD. Germany May Restrict Importations of Dried Fruit Thus Prepared. Washington, Jan. 30. The State De partment has been informed by cable from the United States Embassy in Berlin, that, as considerable quantities of sulphuric acid have been found in dried fruits imported into Germany, it is likely that restrictions may be placed upon such importations. It is suggested that interested parties in the United States should be cautioned to prepare dried fruits for export in such a man ner as to prevent the presence of sul phuric acid. The Agricultural Department advises that the use of sulphur fumes in the preparation of fruits for dessication and evaporation is a universal custom, and that use of sulphur fumes on the cold fruits, followed immediately by the application of heat for evaporation or dessication, does not result in a product which is injurious to health. Almost all of the sulphuric acid which attaches itself to the fruit or becomes absorbed by its juices is dissipated during desi- cation. Minute quantities of sulphuric acid are found in almost all food pro ducts and the presence of small amounts of this acid in foods is not regarded as deleterious. HIS LAW POOR, AIM GOOD. Burglar Thought He'd Be Shot, So Did Job Himself. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 30.Lambro Yraresco, recently arrived at Galitzin, attempted the burglary of the1 post- office in that town this morning. In forcing the entrance he broke a large plate-glass window, and Officer Lees caught the man. Yraresco at once pulled a revolver, thrust the muzzle into his right ear and fired. The bullet has not been lo cated and the burglar is expected to die. He said he thought he would be shot anyway for robbing a postoffice, and concluded to do the job himself. GERMAN ENVOY ON THE WAY. Herr Von Pilgrim-Baltazzi Coming to Washington. , San Juan, P. R., Jan. 30. Herr Von Pilgrim-Baltazzi, German Charge d'Affaires to Venezuela, arrived here today on the steamer Caracas bound for Washington. He declined to talk. Other passengers who came from La Gqyra state that acute distress pre Tftils throughout the republic. Sugar-Growers Get Gay. Vienna, Jan. 30. Scenes of violence fin the Reichstag occurred today when a large number of sugar growers and refiners from the provinces forced their way into the chamber to clamor for legislation to protect their inter ests. So riotous did the proceedings become that the sitting was suspend ed. The invaders were ejected after free fights in the lobbies. A GAME OF WORLD POLITICS. Sir Robert Giffen Suspects Double Motive by the Kaiser. London, Jan. 30. Sir Robert Giffen, in the Times this morning, points out some reasons why Germany might be found engaging in far more serious business than bombarding a -Venezuelan fort and fishing settlement. He writes: "Even if the matter were patched up now the great danger of the situation will remain. The Monroe doctrine is a convenient one for the United States, and, to some extent, for this country, It suits us in every way that the United States should cry 'Hands off!' "But the ideas and attitude of our European rivals, of whom Germany is tne cniei one, are, naturally, not the same. Why, they may ask, should they be debarred from occupation and set tlement? "No good reason can be eriven them from their point of view, except force. Occupation and settlement in South America will not be worth their while at the cost of war with the United States, even if it could be successfully waged. "Here lies the danger. As to war with the United States. which seems atrocious to us a species of civil war and uncertain as to its re sult, looking at the population and re sources of the United States we must recollect that the traditions of Ger many are those of a military mon archy. "My own belief is that nothing will deter Germany from aggression in South America except the prospect of having England on its hands in a naval war as well as the United States, and that German diplomacy has contrived the present partnership with us in order to impede a possible alliance be tween us and the United States. Ger man diplomacy may, perhaps, be aim ing at, England even more than at the United States, for which purpose a breach between us and the United States would be useful in order to pre vent the United States from coming to our assistance. "Our authorities should not be too confident that the possibility of a German coup de main against England may entirely be ignored." Troubles of Baltimore-Bound Ship. Halifax, N. S., Jan. 30. The steamer American, from Liverpool for Balti more, which was damaged by striking on Sable Island and put in here for repairs and short of coal, cleared for Baltimore today and was to have sailed in the morning. At night, however, she started leaking again and at 10 o'clock a new survey was begun on her to find whether it will be possible for her to go to sea in her present condition. THEY STRIKE FDR SHOflTER HOURS Gold Miners in Paw Creek Township Walk Out and Mine-Owners Look For Men to fill their Places The conflict between labor and capi tal has at last reached Charlotte, has hovered over the city, has seen nothing on which it could alight and has passed on to Paw Creek and settled down upon a community which has heretofore been noted for its quietness and calm acceptance of the things that are. It has been said -that strikes do not occur in the South and that we are free from all the distracting agitations between capital and labor. Alas that this state of things should have been broken and that the spectre of discontent should have been allowed to creep in, and that too, in calm, peaceful, satisfied Paw Creek. But such is the case, and the chronicler must give the news as it happens. However, in as much, as it is a strike for shorter hours and not larger wages, it is not a direct conflict between labor and capital. The trouble is at Capps Hill gold mine in Paw Creek. This mine is the property of Capt. John F. Wilkes, of Charlotte. Tuesday ten hands, who worked in shaft number 3, under J. M. Griffin, refused to go on. These men were required to work 10 hours a day, in a shaft about 130 feet deep. They have to work in the water all the time and they claim that this is very disa greeable. Therefore they ask that the hours be reduced from 10 to 8 and that the pay remain the same. The management is seeking to refill the places with other men but has so far been unable to do so and in the meantime that part of the mine is idle. , The strikers are making no demon strations but simply sitting back and letting events shape themselves. In all, about 140 men are employed in the mine. Alfonso Friendly to Cuba. Madrid, Jan. 30. King Alfonzo re ceived yesterday Senor Marchaud. plenipotentiary from Cuba. Afterwards he told the Publishers Press he was most pleased with the King's expres sions of affection for Cuba. Twenty-Second Victim of Wreck. Plainfield, N. J., Jan. 30. William V. Clark, of this city, died in Muhlen-. burg Hospital at seven this morning, making the wenty-second fatality as the result of the Jersey Central wreck Tuesday night. There is not a newspaper in th united States which brings adverti sers a quicker response which more amply covers its field than the News. That is why it Is becoming indispen sable to the real business men of Charlotte. NO. 5484 LLEH'S FATE MAY BE DECIDED TODAY With Geo. B. Hiss He Left For Washington Last Night To iSee Senator Pritchard HAVE AN INTERVIEW WITH POSTMASTER GENERAL Last Appeal Probaby Made and if Ineffectual Pritch ard Will Recommsnd Successor There is something doing today at the capital anent the Charlotte post office matter and it is more than prob able that Postmaster Mullen's fate will be decided this afternoon. Mr. Mullen, accompanied by Mr. George B. Hiss, left Charlotte last night for Washington at the instance of Sen ator Pritchard, who had telegraphed them that he would take the matter up with Postmaster General Payne today. It is the general opinion that Post master Mullen is slated for removal. This opinion has been held by those "within the circle" for some time and it has also been the opinion that Sena tor Pritohard, after making final effort for Mr. Mullen today, would recom mend his successor at the same inter view, provided, of course, that the last appeal did not avail. It has also been rumored that when all efforts in behalf of Mr. Mullen failed, Mr. Hiss wc-uld urge his own claim for the berth and thatit was with that idea in view that Mr. Hiss accom panied Mr. Mullen. On the other hand, it is said that Mr. Hiss would not have the postoffice berth if it was tendered him, but he went to Washington 8lm ply and solely to help Mullen out. This latter contention, seems well .placed, since Mr. Hiss, sometime ago, told a News' man that he was positively not a candidate for the postoffice and would not have it under any circum stances. It remains to be seen whether Mr. Hiss has changed front since that interview was given. The following special was received by The News this afternoon: Washington, D. C, Jan. 30. The Evening News: "Postmaster Mullen and Geo. B. Hiss arrived today and held a conference with Senator Pritchard. They have an engagement with Postmaster General Payne this afternoon when it is nroba- ble Mullen's fate will be decided. ' "THOS. J. PENCE." " Capt. Coffin to Command. Edgartown, Mass., Jan. SO. Captain Edwin Coffin, of this place, has been selected to command the Fiels-Zeigler Arctic expedition, which starts from Tromsee, Norway, in June to make an other attempt to reach the North Pole. Horse Throws Prince. Madrid, Jan. 30. The Prince of Austria, while riding in Park Cascam po yesterday afternoon, was thrown from his horse and sustained a severe dislocation of the right arm. The roy al family was much alarmed over the accident. DID THE OCEANIC GO DOWN AT SEA? Rumors of Disaster Are De niedFour Mutineers Are Arraigned today in Liver pool For Murder Liverpool, Jan. 30. Rumors are cur rent here today that the White Star liner Oceanic has been overtaken with disaster. She sailed yesterday for New York. At the White Star offices it is officially declared that the reports are without foundation. Otto Monson, Henry Nohr, William Smith any Gustave Rau, sailors, were arraigned in the police court today, charged with wilful murder. The men mutinied on the British bark Veronica while in mid-ocean, killed the captain, two officers and four of the crew, then fired the ship and de serted the craft. They were picked up by the steamer Brunswick and ar rested here yesterday on the arrival of that steamer. 1
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