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Full Leased Wire Service of the Associated Press. " Leads all North Carolina Afternoon Papers in Circulation. LAST EDITION. ALL THE MARKETS. THE BALEIGH EVENING TIMES. VOLUME 27. RALEIGH, N. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1906. PRICE 5c. THE ASHES ARE STILL Houses Keep on Burying Their Occupants THE PANIC IS OVER rescnce ol King Hus Acted Like Tonic oil Superstitions Neapoli tans He Is Visiting the Worst Ktiickin Cities Today Murmur lugs Against Tope. (By the Associated Press.) Naples, April 12.-10 a. m. From all quarters come reports that the situation has ameliorated, but ashes from Mount Vesuvius are fall ing everywhere-, houses are collaps ing and burying their occupants, and roads near the volcano are no sooner opened Hum they are closed again by falling cinders. The inhabitants ot this city are en during the yellow gray atmosphere ot yesterday, which is even more oppres sive than before. The popular costume of those who Can afford it consists or automobile coat, cap and goggles, which enables the wearer to maintain a semblance of cleanliness, but the peo ple generally have to be contented with paper masks and raised umbrellas. The drivers of trolley cars are wearing masks of some transparent material un der the visors of their caps. More shops were open today, and the city is slowly resuming its normal lite. The, people, having recovered from the panis of yesterday, are sullen and down-hearted. The presence of King Victor Emmanuel in Naples, which al ways produces a good effect, has acted as a tonic on the. Neapolitans, who have a superstitious veneration for the king. From early In the day crowds gat her. be tore th? pt lace, .-.when men were heard to exclaim: "He comes, but the pope stays at home. Long live the king." This feeling, however, does not inter fere with the Neapolitans' veneration for their saints. A woman In the crowd before the palace was heard to confide in a friend us follows: "My daughter, who lives at Torre Del Greco, is a refugee. She has been re ceived into the royal palace, lives like ' a. princess and has been spoken to by the queen. May the saints protect her majesty." . The king left Naples early litis morn ing for 8an Guisepp. Ottajauo and Terzigno, in order to be able to continue ljs journey to Sarno and Caslellcm lnare. The king Inspected all the "camp hospitals" in which the troops arc caring for suffering refugees, speak ing to the injured, comforting them in their misfortunes and asking them what lie could do to relieve their distress. On receiving a reply indicating a suf ferer's desire that something be imme diately dono in his of her behalf the king gave orders to have the desire fulfilled. This gave rise to many heart lending scenes. As the king bent o-fi-a poor man, with toil hardened hands, whose right leg had been amputated, the sufferer, replying to Ills majesty's question regarding his Immediate nc-.pshIIIi-k. said with tears in his eyes: "Send me my son, who is scivuig as a. soldier." . . The king, who was visibly affected . churned the man's hand and exclaimed: "My poor fellow I can do much, but to grant your request would mean the breaking the laws, which I must be the first to respect. I would give anything I have were it possible by so doing to send your son to you, but I cannot do BO." There were tears in the king's eyes us he turned away from the sorrowing Tattler's bedside. The queen, while the king was away. Visited the charitable institutions here and inspected the places where the refugees are housed. In spite of the fact that many gov ernment officials have arrived here to reinforce the local officers the conges tion of the telegraph bureaus is inde scribable. A telegram sent from Paris at 6 p. m. yesterday was not delivered until 9 o'clock. The most consoling news this morning is that the lava is cooling on all sides. Some extraordinary escapes from death have been recorded. A man and his four children were rescued after having been lost lii the ash covered wil derness for fifty-six hours. They were terribly exhausted and seemed more like five skeletons than human beings. Firemen have been sent from Paler mo, Sicily, and other places to the vil lages in this vicinity which have suf fered and most from the fall of ashes, to assist in removing the ashes from the roofs and relieve the exhausted soldiers. Camp kitchens have been established at a 'number of places and free meals are being distributed wherever possible to those in need of them. The American steam yacht Nahma, with Mrs. Robert Goelct and a party of frlendB on board, has arrived at Palermo, Sicily. They witnessed tne eruption of Mount -Vesuvius from Amal fi, on the Bay of Salerno, not far from PALLING Naples, and give a vivid description of the scene. Viewed as a whole ,the conditions throughout the area affected by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius are bet ter this morning as compared with those of the early hours of yesterday. Fre quent detonations are still heard but faintly. The main crater is gradually enlarging. The rain of ashes over the Mediterranean side of the volcano has diminished. The heaviest fall is now over Somma, Santa Anstasla, Ponticel 11 and other villages in a section oppo site and distant from this city. Large contingents of troops have arrived, af fording a military force sufficient to successfully meet all eventualities. The garrison has been doubled and sailors ordered frrim the squadron In the bay will help to restore and maintain public order. For a time after midnight the crup1 lions were somewhat more acute. The latest reports show that 243 houses have been damaged at Portlcl 1M3 at San Giovanni and Tuduccio; 43? at Resina and 1,000 at Torre Del Greco. It is impossible to determine the ex- act number of buildings demolished at Torre Annunzlata. It is estimated that about 5,000 houses in all have been part ly or entirely destroyed. In t,he villages on the Ottajano side of the mountain all the houses have been damaged. At Kola desolation reigns, the place hav ii.g been almost entirely abandoned. A committee has been formed to col lect funds and organize assistance for the relief of the sufferers,' It Is presided over by the Duke of Aosta. The gov eminent headed the subscription list witli $100,000. The amount collected up to the pies cut time is $300,000. . SEWERAGE SUITS IN DURHAM. (Special to Tile levelling Times.) Durham. X. '.. Apiil 12. The 'city is now Involved in. ;. number of uits as result or- tin' manner in which the sewerage from the city ii disposed of. Propcrt;. owners who live close to th: disposal plr.nt and mouths of the sev.-e::. e'i'.im that, they.-, have been greatly damaged. (!. V. Vickors, wlo lives smith of the city, his instituted s f.ii. lie will ask-' for about ' $r.non. Four similar suits have been insti ti'ted, and it is said that there .will b? ten civ 'Iwelvo P. al'. find thft they will average $!i.!'oo e.ieh in claims. DENIES COMPROMISE Dowie Says He'll Get Prop erty by Law Hut His Legal Adviser Says He Can Only Repeat That, There Is Good Prospect of Adjust incut Without .Resort To Courts. (By the Associated Press.) Chicago, April 12. John Alexan der Dowie. today upset the plans for a peaceable adjustment of his troubles with Zion church. lid di rected his attendants to announce to ail inquirers that the report that he was about to compromise with Over seer Voliva was untrue. He said that he would make a contest in the courts and would get his properly back. Attorney Welten, his legal ad viser, when told of this declaration said: "I can only repeat what 1 said last night. There is a good prospect of the adjustment of the troubles with out resorting to the courts. The sit uation has not changed so far as I know." Mr. W'etten said later that the po sition of Dowie had not been changed. "We do not wish to plunge Zion City and Zion church Into an expen sive law suit," he said, "In its pres ent condition, Zion cannot afford a long and expensive litigation. We are trying to guard the interests of the creditors so that every one of them will receive 100 cents on the dollar. I may hear from Mr. Voliva today, but until I do I cannot tell just what turn matters will take. In the meanwhile, Mr. Dowie will re main where he is. He will not go to Mexico, and he will not, for a time at least, visit Zion City. No middle ground has yet been reached, but I have strong hopes that it will be found in a short time, as both sides are anxious to avoid law pro ceedings." HANDLE REPUBLICAN CONGRESS CAMPAIGN (By the Associated Press.) Washington, April 12. Chairman Sherman of the republican congres sional campaign committee today ap pointed an executive committee as fol lows: Charles H. -Burke, chairman; James A. Tawney, H. C. Loudenslager, Senator George S. Nixon, of Nevada; Nicholas Longworth, Sidney B. Mudd, James R. Mann, James M. Miller. Rich ard Bartholdt, H. H. Hogg, John W. Weews and II. Bird -Cassell. POPULAR VOTE FOR SENATORS House Committee Favors New Plan of Election CONGRESSMEN 4 YEARS Recommendation That Present Term He Doubled Ho As to Make Work of Member .More Effective To Amend Constitution to Carry Out the Proposition. B.v the Associated Tress.) Washington, April 12. A resolution Drovtdinir" for the elections of senators by direit vol:' of the people- has been favorably acted upon by the house committee on election if president, Speer ordered a recess until tomor vice president and representatives in cow, when sentences will be imposed rongi ess. me resolution, vmeii u piinmuceu iy ...r. .vans 01 .ncu.um ., limites wit: teini tn . iijeinueis ui me r ..r i..-.. ti. il I, ..., ;, i. J 1 .' 'in. -ii-i-iinii'iiiHii i. niiien.iim.nisM,, t'.e constitution, Reasons, why the term of members should be four years are stated to be becausc- 110 p-uiy can inaugurate its policy l:i ivii yea:-.--. i.ie u e sue nett. me upon says, ''..f .this .oiilimioiiM drama and as a result are iiieji.ied to Ri "" attention .o ili.. prn.i.u ies am! the conventions the very foundation, of our .political systcm-the forum where- in the -country's Interests cm best be gunrded and protected.' With an el elion every t wo years the politic:!.! ri after who thi 'vcs 0:1 partisan '-strife- and' on the nervous unecrtainty lonlrolhng candidaies fu office .Is able 'o live from one election to another by the boodle secured at his--unholy business. The adoption of the proposed aiiiciuhnciit would rendu It less possible for ibis creature to oly Ids t rude." UcRHrtlinfC the election of sjnaloiv by direct vole the 111101 1 says: 'The proposition to provide for the election of senators by the direct vote of the people has been before the house of . repreyentatlves and has re ceived favorable consideration upon several different occasions. A propo sition to. amend ,th constitution hiv ing thin -object In view has passed the house of representatives at four dif ferent Units and each' time .by a. prao licnlly ui-animous vote. . THE ARGUMENT IN SMOOT CASE BEGUN (Uy the Associated Press.) Washington,' April 12. Arguments in the case of Scuattor Heed Smoot were begun today before the senate commit tee on privileges and elections, after an inquiry extending over three years into his right to retain his seat. Former Secretary of the Treasury John O. Carlisle --opened for the pro lestants. He will be followed by A. S. Worthiuglon of the counsel for Mr. Smoot. The members of the commit tee persent were Chairman Burrows and Messrs. Foraker, Knox, Dolliver, Dillingham, Dubois, Bailey, Overman, Frazicr and Petlus. ' The-committee room was as crowded as at any time since the investigation was begun, most of the spectators being wo men. ' Mr. Smoot was present,, as well us several prominent Mormons who have assisted Mr. Smoot in his defense. The Utah senator apparently was not concerned as to the outcome of the pro ceedings. Mr. Carlisle reviewed first the testi mony of President Joseph F. Smith and other Mormon officials to show that the first presidency and the twelve apostles are a self perpetuating body respon sible for everything that is done, either spiritual or temporal. Mr. Smoot's membership In this body, asserted Mr. Carlisle, made him equally responsible for any wrong-doings under the laws of the ration, He said the Mormon church is more than a church; it is a commercial and political organization. He criticised at some length church control over candidates of its members for public office and asserted that the situation is such that the politics of Utah can be dominated by the Mormon church at will. PRIVATE SECRETARY HOSTILE WITNESS (Special to The Kvening Times.) - Greensboro, N. C, April 12. A subpoena lyas served on Jno. Crouch, Congressman Blackburn's private secretary, here this - morning to ap pear as a witness for the prosecu tion in cases n gainst Blackburn. GREENE-GAYNOR VERDICT GUILTY Judge Speer Will Pass Sen- tence Tomorrow WERE INDICTED IN 1902 Trial Consumed About Thirteen and a Half AVecks. Charges Were Conspiracy to Defraud Govern- ; incut and Kiiibe..lenient In Con nection With Engineering; Work. (By the Associated Press.) eavannan, ua., April 12. Greene nd Gaynor were found guilty 011 all three indictments, the jury returning its verdict at. 1.55 p. 111. today. Judge The trial of Messrs. Greene and Gaynor consumed about thirteen and , ... , I ,UUl Wtlihb. The defendants were charged with conspiracy to defraud the govern ment and embezzlement ' in connec tion with the big government cngi- neering works in thi-! vicinity. They were indicted in 1902, ami after Minting extradition proceedings in ,NVw York fled to Canada. Alter j,,,,,,,, protreilingH there thev were j cxtrat,itud and were brought I "- "--"""" """' v ' , --apt. win-run m. v-arter 01 tne en- gmeer corps, who nau cnarao 01 1 ne i improvement, works under the Greene ; and Gaynor contract, was court-niar- 1 jailed for his complicity 'in the nl- legod frauds, and was sentenced to ,. jii,n.raMv (llsehmsrcrl from (lie army and to serve a term of impris onment for five years.; THE MINERS. AMEND Accept Anthracite Commission Strike Ask for Agreement Willi Anthracite Mine". Workers- Instead of I'niicd Mine Workers Operators Will Answer Ity Letter Or lu .Mcctin (By the. Associated Press.) New York, April 12.-' Another ef fort was made .today- by the siili commitlees represMtting the anthra cite coal operator's - and ' the mine workers to reach tin agreement and send the men back to work. The joint conference of the coal operators tml -'"' representatives of the United Mine-Workers of America began a I I :::0 P- m. The mine workers at the .'confer ence "amended their proposition by asking that an agreement be made with the anthracite mine workers in stead of lite -United Mi iki-Workers ot America. They also amended the check-off plan so that all the em ployes willing may bo assessed. They also accept the ".anthracite strike com mission. The conference "adjourned at 2:10 subject to the .call of the two chair men,. Messrs. Mitchell and Baer. The miners propose that any va cancy in the anthracita strike com mission shall be filled by President Roosevelt. Mr. Baer made the following an swer to the miners. 'communication: "We regreat that you have not ac cepted our propositions. We do not feel that we can modify them. Wo will hereatfer answer your commu nication of this date by letter, or if you desire a further meeting, tha de mands can he arranged now or be hereafter fixed by the respective chairmen." USED "L" ROAD TO FIGHT FIRE. (Uy the Associated Press.) New York, April 12. By using the Second avenue elevated railroad tracks as a platform from which to play their hose, firemen were able today to confine a dangerous blaze in a six story manufacturing and busi ness building at 318 and 320 East Twenty-third street to the three up per floors. The loss was about $50, 000, although hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property were threatened. The plant of Leslie's Weekly on the ground floor was dam aged by wal or. RECEIVE GERMAN VETERANS TODAY Served With Distinction in Emperor's Army A SIGNIFICANT ACT In His Address Roosevelt Is Kxpett" ed To Voice His Appreciation of Part. Germany Took In Satisfac tory Disposition of Moroccan Trouble. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, April 1 2. Forty-five veterans who have served with dis tinction in the German army, and most of whom are American citizens, will be received by President Roose velt at o o'clock this afternoon. The German ambassador, Baron Stern burg, will present the visitors to the president at Iho White House. The distinguished German-Ameri cans come from various parts of the, United States, and many of them are members of the Krieeerbund military societies. President Roosevelt's "reception to tho 111011 who loivn tlistiiisriiishoil themselves in the German army is regarded as very significant at this lime, and in the address ..which he will make to the former soldiers of the emperor it is expected that the president will voice his appreciation of the part Germany look in the sat- isfactory disposition of the Moroccan linnllf :ind in the friendliness the Gorman emperor showed in second ing the request of the United States for a postponenient. of the Hague conference so il will not conflict with the 'Pun-American congress at Rio Janeiro in July. Invited To Norfolk. (By the Associated Press.) Norfolk, Va;, April' 1.2, The pres bytery of Norfolk, in session at Hampton, Va., has adopted a resolu tion inviting the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church to meet, in the First Presbyterian church, Norfolk, during the James town exposition in 190". HEARINGS ON ANTI INJUNCTION BILL (By the Associated Press.) ' Washington, April 12. The house committee 011 the judiciary today began hearings on the anti-injunction bill. President Samuel Gompers was hoard briefly in favor of I he proposi tion, and placed in the record a let ter: by former Senator Turner of Washington, also favoring the legis lation. T. C. ' Spellman, a writer of law text, books, said that congress not Isions, will address the, general Pb only bad the authority to legislate j lie on foreign missions, regarding ihc injunctional function Last, night' the subject was home o' -court's." hut it owed the country ! missions, and addresses were made the duty to so legislate. The propo sition before the committee is a hill which prohibits the use of th in junction or restraining order in labor disputes. GEN. GREENE'S STATUE FOR GUILFORD FIELD (By the Associated Press.) Washington, April 12. At the be ginning of today's session of the sen ate tha conference report on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill was agreed to. Mr. Culberson presented a concur rent resolution including senators and members of the house in the bill prohibiting officials of 1he govern ment from prematurely giving out private information 1 of the govern ment, anil it. was adopted. A bill providing for the creel ion of a, statute, of General" Nathaniel Greene on the battlefield of Guilford Court House, N. C, was passed. A Fighting Parson. (By the Associated Press.) Dallas, Tex., April 12. ' Not. on your jlfe," was the responso made by Dr. J. L. Brooks of Washington, Ur. C, when invited last night by a P.l.vt,irai-n.,.n n 1, 1 A i. V, .j 1 a ,1 A o njniaii lu uviu ill' luu na.iuc. Suiting the action to the words Dr. Brooks knocked down the man and then turned to the man's companion who was unarmed. The latter tan away. The man " with the pistol snapped it twice at Dr. Brook-j, and then ran off too. Dr. Brooks eha.-ted them four or five blocks and then notified the police. Dr. Brooks is a Methodist minister and is attending the Methodist edu cational convention of Texas. Castro Rests. (Uy the Associated Press.) Washington. April VI. Scnor Oar biras, the Venezuelan chaise here, has received a cablegram from Caracas conilrnuttory of the. one received yes terday in Xew York by the consul general there to the effect that Presi dent Castro has temporarily resigned his oflice. The charge is of the opinion that the president has decided to make one of his periodical, trips to La Vic toria for rest and recuperation after the severe labors of the past winter, but he does not doubt that the retire ment Is only for the space of a few weeks. BENNINGS RACES. (By the Associated Tress.) Bcnnings, D. C, April J 2. First race Hadicap for :! year olds and up 5 1-2 furlongs, Columbia course -Pater G to 5 and 2 to 5 won; Bohe mia 2 to 1 and 8 to 5, second: Raco King 4 to 1 third. Time 1.10. Second race For 2 year olds and up 4 1-2 furlongs old course. Okenite 15 to 20 and out won; Orphan Lad 7 to 5 and out, second; Black Knight 40 to 1. third. Time 58. Okenite was disquaiinea lor foul- ing and the race was given to Orphan - witl1 Black : Knight second and Bel lie Landon third. Throiigh Freight Wrecked. (Special to The Evening Times.) Smithfield, N. C. April 12. A through freight was wrecked three miles south of here. Thirteen cars were derailed, twelve of which were completely de- molished. The disaster occurred on lop of a thirty foot embankment ill the bend of the curve just South of the bridge across Neuse river. The . ears were ail loaded with cabbage. No lives were lost or any injuries sustained. WILL CLOSE TONIGHT Last Session Women's Mis sionary Society Rev. Dr. W. C. Tyree of Raleigli and Dr. William Smith of Richmond, Will Address the Public On For eign Mission. (Special to The Evening Times.) Durham, N. C, April 12. Wi'h (he session to bo held tonight the twentieth annual session of the Wo man's Missionary Society of the Bap tist church of the state will close. The work today, at both the morn ing and afternoon sessions, was not of general interest. There were quite a number of speakers on sub jects looking to the perfecting ol the missionary work. Tonight Dr. WY C. Tyree of Ra leigh and Dr. William Smith of Rich mond, the, latter being assistant sec retary of the board o foreign mis- by Rev. C. J. Thompson of this city and Rev. J. F. Love of Atlanta, as sistant secretary to the home mis sion board. NEW YORK TO CHICAGO BY AIR. (Bv (lie Associated Press.) Chicago, April 12. William Mel- tery, the Chicago aeronaut who 11:11- owly escaped death recently in mak- I ing a descent , now says he will try j to make an air line trip to Chicago from New York in a raco tor a pitzo "I can't tell you much about the details ot the affair," said the aero naut last night. "Ail I know is that, two representatives of the New York Aero Club called on me yes terday and I signed a contract and will start for New York Wednesday. ''The race probably will bo the. following Sunday, and I hope to make the trip through Hie clouds to Chicago." Fine Haru Iturned. (Special to The Kvening Times.) ' -Lumbcrton. April la. Fire, believed to have been of incendiary origin, de stroyed the luge feed barn of Sher iff O.. B. McLood, near the citv yes terday morning at 4 o'clock. Nineteen bales of cotton, several tons of guano and n 'ol of feed were burned. Two fine pair of mules perished. The v vluo or the property destroyed was about $5,000. with S5U0 insurance. Some dy namite tn the barn exploded and so great was the Jar that houses In town were shaken and people awakened. LATIMER FOR COURT REVIEW I Rate Bill Can't Pass Without it, He Declared MUST DEFINE POWERS South Carolina Senator Tells How Seven Corporations Control Prac tically Ail Lines in the Country Wants Supreme Court to Review Rulings of the Commission Dan gerous to Delay. , (Bv the Associated Press.) Washington, April 12. Senator Lati mer of South Carolina addressed the senate today on the pending rate bill. At the present time, said Mr. Latimer, seven corporations control practically all of the railroads of the country, and no argument Is necessary to convince it thinking man that this consolidation means the elimination of competition and the placing of despotic power in the hands of a few men. At the same time, he declared, the greatest care should be exercised in the framing of a law In tended to give relief to the people to see that no injustice Is done the rail toads. After discussing what the char acter of such a measure should be, ho said that what is needed is common sense and good judgment, and not the mystifying and confusing distinctions of the law. Charging that consolidation of trans portation facilities has reached a climax where the people are powerless to pre vent abuse of railroad power, he said he would be glad to see the pending bill pass with an amendment distinctly for bidding any Interference by the courts with the work of the commission, Whether a measure of that character would be unconstitutional he believed would have to be decided by the su preme court. He thought that any re striction of the authority of the com mifKion would impair its work and that it would be better to pass a law giv ing final authority to the commission and let the supreme court of the United States pass upon It and then reach the situation as it may develop by consti tutional amendment, or by modification of the law, if need be. Summarizing what he believed to be the legislative situation of the pending measure, Mr. Latimer said: "I am led to believe, however, from the discussion that havo taken place lure and In the house, that we will be unable to pass the pending bill without providing for a review by the courts. Tliis being true, we should pass the bill in such form as will as nearly as pos sible accomplish the desired end. It is of the -highest:' importance that we should enact a law nt this session of congress. The people are demanding immediate relief, and, not being able to secure what I believe the conditions demand, I shall vote for the pending bill with such amendments as tend to throw safeguards around tho work of the com mission." "If the courts are to have the power to review the findings of the commis sion." said Mr. Latimer, "I am in favor ot limiting that power by denying them the right to issue Interlucatory orders." He slosetl by saying: "Delay in the passage of this legis lation would, in my judgment, endan ger the prospects of its liver becoming law. Another congress or president might not so truly represent the peoplo on thu question. We ought, therefore, to make the best of a favorable oppor- . tunlty to place upon our statute books a law which is signally in the interest ot a majority of our people and in lino with our plain duty." WIFE ELOPED WITH TRAVELING MAN (Special to Tho Kvening Times.) Washington, N. C, April 12. The fol lowing telegram was received in this city this morning: Norfolk, Va., April 10, 1!)06. Geo. E. Ricks, Sheriff Washington, N. C. . "D. Rice and Mrs, Ollvo arrested; send for them.'' T. F. DALTON, Acting Chief Police Mrs. Olive, wife, of K. B. Olive of this eily, created quite a sensation a few days ago by eloping with a traveling man whose name is ltlce. Mr. and Mrs. olive were boarding at the hotel, and it was here she met Rice. Her hus band, observing that they were on fa miliar terms, remonstrated with his wife and she flew Into a passion, which ended with the above result. Sheriff Ricks went to Raleigh to see Governor Glenn In order to obtain tho extradition papers. The arrest Is tho result of efforts instigated by Mr. K. B. Olive, who will prosecute Rice to tho fullest extent of the law. Money Opened At 10. New York, April 12. Money on call was loaned at 10 per cent at the opening of the stock market today