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•X' The Macon Daily Telegraph J WEATHER FORECAST FOR GEORGIA: PARTLY CLOUDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; COLDER SATURDAY AND IN NORTHERN PORTION FRIDAY; MODERATE SOUTH WINDS ESTABLISHED IN 1826. MACON, GA., FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 38, 1908 DAILY, 87.00 A YEAR. THE HOUSE BY UNANIMOUS VOTE ADOPTS RESOLUTION REQUESTING ROOSEVELT TO SUPPLY EVIDENCE BY HIS MOTHER KILLED AT MILL Called on to Justify State ment Relative to Secret Service Question THE RESOLUTION PASSES WITH BUT LITTLE COMMENT John Sharp Williams Stated That, So Fsr as the Committee Knows, There Is Not a Scintilla of Evidence to Support the Statement by the Pres ident—Mr. Roosevelt Given Oppor tunity to Present Testimony if He Has Any—People Want to Know if Amor icon Congress is Corrupt. X N > ■WASHINGTON, Dec.'17—The house of representatives today by unanimous vote adopted. a. resolution requesting the president to supply It with any evidence that may be In his possession that will justify the statement In his last annual message in relation to the attitude of ipembers of congress to ward appropriations for the secret ser vice of the government. Mr. Perkins, of New York, chairman of the special committee, charged to investigate the allegations made in the president’s message, and Johh Sharp ■Williams, of Mississippi, both stated on the floor that It was the desire of the special committee to be Just toward the president in allowing him to submit any evidence he may have and both declared that the committee would give it full and impartial consideration. Mr. Perkins said the committee would come in session during the Christmas holi days so that It might receive such evi dence from the president promptly and proceed to consider It. Both the resolution and all of the preamble except that part of the lat ter Interpreting the wording of the president’s message in relation to the secret service were adopted unani mously by a viva voce vote. Mr. Bennet, of New York, demanded a division on the preamble provision stating the committee’s interpretation of the president’s strictures upon con gress, but before, the division was en tered upon endeavored to withdraw mo tion. Mr. Williams Insisted that this could not be done, and the vote being taken. 270 members voted aye, and 14 no on this part of the preamble. -The Resolution. Following Is the resolution: ’'Resolved, That the president bo requested to transmit to the house any evidence upon which ho based his statements that tho 'Chief argument In favor of tho provision was that the congressmen did not themselves wish to be Investigated by secret service men,’ and also to transmit to the house any evidence connecting any mem- . ber of tho house of representa tives of tho. sixtieth congress ! with corrupt action in his of ficial character and to Inform tho house whether he has Instituted proceedings for the punishment of any such indi vidual by the courts or has reported any such alleged delinquencies to the house of representatives.” In reporting the session Mr. Perkins said it had been recommended unani mously by tho special committee and added that as soon as tho president should send in any information In his possession tho committee would make another .report for the consideration of the house. Congress Wants Evidence, "So far as the committee knows,” said Mr. Williams, "there is not a scintilla of evidence to support that statement by the president. The com mittee has thought it would be fair to the president to give him further op portunity to present testimony if he has any. The American people have a right to know If the American con gress be corrupt.” Mr. Kelfer, of Ohio, wanted to know whether these words "If not incom patible with the public service” should not be Inserted In the resolution us usual in calling on the president for information. This suggestion called forth laughter and Mr. Perkins declar ed that the resolution as worded was a "request” for information and wa» Imperative in its wording. "I understand,” Insisted Mr. Keifer, "that these words were purposely orations. "Loose garlands of smilax outlined an arch over the bay window in the parlor, while within the alcove a rich background was formed by masses of foliage, with palms and ferns, Improvising an altar for the ceremony. Vases of fragrant roses and narcissus added their beauty, and many softened lights enhanced the beauty of the floral decorations. In the sitting room, where were the many beautiful gifts, a decorative scheme of pink and white was used—the table with bonbons and mints, having for the center piece a tall vase of pink carna tions, graceful streamers of pink tulle twined with smilax were draped from the chandelier to the tables and tied In loose bows. Guttenberger’s orchestra, from Ma con. was stationed In tho hall, and as they began Mendelssohn’s wedding march, the bridal party entered. Tho ribbonbearers. Miss Anna iBaldwln, of Paris, Texas, and Miss Llzabeth Hollis, of Americus. wearing white lingerie gowns and carrying pink carnations, came first, forming tho ribbon aisle. Miss Annette Walker, of Monroe, and Mr. Gabriel Solomon, of Atlanta, camo next, followed by Miss Bessie Frede rick and Mr. Lee Worsham, of Atlanta-, the ladles wearing pink messallne gowns, picture hats and carrying pink carnations. The groom. Dr. James Ed gar Paullin then entered with his best man, Dr. Cyrus Strlckler, of Atlanta. . Tlie matron of honor. Mrs. D. B. Frederick, came alone, and after her the bride, with her father, Mr. J. W. Frederick, completing tho beautiful bridal party. Tho matron of honor wore a white chiffon cloth gown and carried pink roses. The bride wore a green cloth traveling suit with hat to match and her flowers were bride roses. The marriage ceremony was read by Rev. T. E. Davenport. After the reception, during which the orchestra played delightfully, Dr. and Mrs. Paul- lin left on the afternoon train t*T the Florida East Coast. They whl be at home at 428 Peachtree street, Atlan ta, after January 1st. Marshallvillc friends regret that the marriage takes to another tow-i one of the most attractive and lovable young women of tho community. With a voice of unusual sweetness he** music will bo greatly missed in social circles. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Paullin, of Fort Gaines, tho groom’s parents; Mrs. Gei Jones and Miss Ethel Jones, of Ma con; Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Wlmberley, of Fort Gaines; Miss Alexander, of Jasper, Tenn;,' Mrs. DuPont Guerry of Macon; Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Frede rick, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. George T. Harris, Dr. W. H. Hafer. of Fort Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Booton, of Nashville, Tenn.; Misses -Alice and Margharetta Wrlgloy, of Macon. Sick Lad in Hospital -Over Whom Cusfbdy LMsputed Is Missing ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 17—Atlanta policemen have been searching pie o!ty for the whereabouts of Edmyqd Wal dron. a 9-yoar-old lad who fled the Grady Hospital several days ago in tho midst of an attack of Bearlet fever. He was taken away by his mother on Thursday night of last week and has not been seen since. Tho boy Is the son of Ethelbert Wal dron, chief operator for the Western Union Telegraph Company here. He was the subject of a contest In the courts between Iris father and mother several months ago. He was finally given to the father. The mother wus allowed to visit tho lad after he was taken to the hospital and on one of these visits she spirited him away. T. J. Johnson, Jr., Meets Tragic Deatli By Being Caught in Belting son, Jr., while at work at nls saw mill, one mile from Hull, was caught In the belting at 10 o’clock this morning am! thrown against the engine with such force ns to break his urm and fracluro his skull. . .... He died this evening at 7 o’clock. Tax Money Pours In. ATLANTA. Ga., Dee. 17~Moro than $300,000 was received In tax money by the state treasurer today. Two railroads, the Central and tho tsouth- ern, made ’their payments. The first sent in a cheek for $101,000. and tho second for $S8.000. The counties of Fulton and Chatham sent In nearly $25,000 each in general taxes. Jos. Pottlo Sworn In. ATLANTA. Ga., Dec. 17—Joseph Pottle, of MlHedgeville, was sworn Into office as sollc'tor of the Ocmulgee circuit by Governor Smith this morn ing. Many Pardoned Granted ATLANTA. Ga.. Dec. 17—Governor Hoke Smith this afternoon passed fav orably upon tho thirty or more recom mendations for executive clemency as made by the prison commission during the past several days. The prl.Vmcrs to whom mercy was shown will bo re leased In' tilde to return homo for Christmas. One, Lena Redd, will be paroled from the state reformatory at MlHedgeville, She is the only white girl over sen tenced to a term at that Institution. She has Btfcti there for several years. She has been provided with a position In an Atlanta home. Allege* Debt I* Settled. ATLANTA.* Go.. Pec. 17.—Alleging that be has paid a money lender’s debt $58.50 with Interest and $109 In addlton BLEACHING FLOUR MAY BE STOPPED LIKELY TO EE NO MORE “PURE WHITE” FLOUR ON THE MARKET. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 17-—Commission er T. G, Hudson, of the state department of agriculture, and Dr. W. II. Stallings, state Chemist, have under consideration an order stopping the bleaching of flour in tho roller mills of this state. As on outcome of the nattonnl conven tion of pure food authorities recently, the federal government has issued an order putting bleached flour made for Inter-state business under the ban. It Is alleged that in changlty? the color of tho product from its natural creamy color to a pure white, an Injurious chemical Is employed and that the health of tho na tion demands that this cease. Millers In other states who depend In large part on inter-state business an asking that the state pure rood authorl ties Issue e. similar order, that all may be on a basis of fair competition. Tho bleaching process Is said to ndd nothing to the palatableness of flour, but. If anything, detracts therefrom. It mere ly Improves tho appearance. It Is claimed by 8omo experts, at tho cost of the atom ach. If tho states Join the federal govern ment in the pure food regulation, there Is likely to bo no **“ “ “**“ •* flour on tho market. ATHENS, Ga.. Dee. 17.—T. J. John- three children. BILL TO- DOUBLE Senator Bonruo Would In crease Salary From $50,' 000 to $100,000 Became Enraged at Refusal of Privilege to Sleep in Engine Room. ON A CHARGE OF CRIMINAL LIBEL SWORN OUT BY ROCKEFELLER, JR., S. S. CARVALHO., JR., IS ARRAIGNED AMERICUS, Ga., Dec. 17—Engineer Arrington at tho Americus waterworks station, was murderously assaulted to night by an unknown while tramp who was refused permission to sleep In tho engine rcom. Enraged at the refusal tho tramp fired twice at Engineer Arrington, one bullet puncturing hts arm. Arrington’s revolver snapped and the tramp escaped. Later he met a colored citizen and presenting tho revolver relieved him of all valuables and escaped the pursuing officers. SUNNY GEORGIA FOR WM. H. TAFT MODEST PEANUT BRINGS BIG TALK WASHINGTON. Dec. 17—Senator 'Bourne today Introduced a bill provid ing for an increase in the Hilary of tho president of tho United Stutos from $50,000 to $100,000, and in tho salary of the vice president from $12,- 000 to $25,000. Tho bill Is intended to take effect t tho beginning of the next adminis tration. Americau Grower* Would Slmt Out Imports From Spain and Japan Nomnaton of Donnelly. •WASHINGTON. Dec. 17—The nom ination of Samuel B. Donnelly, of New York, to be public printer was culled up in executive session today by Sen ator Elkins. Several senators asked Senator Elkins for information as to Mr. Donnelly’s qualifications, which information th 0 West Virginia senator acknowledged ho did not possess. The questmns were then directed nt Senator Depow, of New York, who re plied: “Don’t nsk mo about theso mut ters connected with New York federal patronage. I could not be expected to know, for I am only a senator.” Thcreply convulsed tho senate, nomination went over. WASHINGTON. Doc. 17.—Tho peanut Industry, ns afrected by tho tariff, under discussion at today’s hearing be fore the house ways and means commit tee. Democrat* and republicans Joined In asking for further protection for tie •canut growers, and the republican •ers of tho committee took opportunity o make political capital from the request or an Incrcako of lV4e. in the duty by Virginia grower*. * \lthough It was claimed by the wit nesses that eight southern stntcs supply i art leally the entire crop of tx-nmits, nrth Carolina and tho Old Dominion only were represented. Representative* Maynard and Lassiter, democrats, of Virginia, and Alvah II. Tho and that he I* being sued for $79 mor . .T. H. Lockhart appealed to the superior court today for an Injunction restraining A. It. King & Co. from further preceed- ln 5lr. fl f!oc3t S har.tJs a government employe and the injunction sought will cover, If granted, tho right of tho creditor to coin- daln to tho government against Lock- lart for non-payment of debts. Ho admits borrowing the money In 1904, but say* It bn* been paid many times, but .that tho lender claims it to bo still unpaid. New Trust Company. ATLANTA, Go.. Dec. 17.—At a meet ing of the Incorporators tho Realty Trust Company was formally organized, directors- named and officers chosen. The following oft’lcers wero elected: Edwin P. Ansley, president; Dnn B. Har ris. first vice president: J. 8. B. Thomp son, second vice president; W. H. Pat terson. treasurer; John Gilmore, secre tary and H. E. Watkins assistant secre tary and* treasurer. * The following were named directors: Ana G. Candler. Dan B. Harris, J. 8. B. Thompson, Edwin P. Ansley. W. A. WimbYsh, W. C. Hargrove. V. H. Krelgs- haber. L. A. Ransom. R. L. Van Wal ker, W. H. Patterson and Frank Ormo. all of Atlantu; Theodore P. Shonts and Oeorgo T. Rowland, of New York, and II. C. Ansley. of Washington. The following were named as members of the executive committee: Edwin P. Ansley, J. 8. B. Thompson, Dan B. Har ‘ i, H. V. Krelgshaber and Asa G. Cand ler. offices of tho Realty Trust Company. Wednesday morning a cliarter was granted the Realty Trust Company by Secretary of State Phil Cook, $60Q,000 being tho capitalization named. COTTON RATES no more *'puro white" omitted from the resolution. Rests Wi th Rootevelb “The matter must of course rest with the chief executive." replied Mr. Per- Mr. Perkin* then cut oft further dis cussion by demanding the previous question, and Speaker Cannon calling for a viva voce vote, there was a chorus of "ayes" favoring the passage of tho resolution, followed by a dead silence when the nbes were called for. Mr. Perkins again securing the floor, sent to tho speaker's desk another res olution and the house ws* on tiptoe of expectation to know what further action was to be proposed. It proved to be an offer of congratulations t; the newly formed Turkish parliament, and amid laughter the resolution was adopted. UE. FOB CAPITAL CITY? MINISTERS APPEAL TO SOLICITOR TO PUT THE LID ON GOOD AND TIGHT. ATLANTA, Go., Dec. 17.—Tho move ment started by the ministers of Atlanta to have Sunday ’’blue laws” enforced In Atlanta will probably depend for success upon the amount of favor received at the hands of the Fulton county grand jury. Dr. A. It. Holderby, who Is chairman of a special committee appointed from the Evangelical Minsters’ Association to compel drug stores, cigar stands and Duty cn Lemons. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17—8ho* partnjent of agriculture is not opposed to tho proposed increase of the duty on lemons. This fact Is developed in" correspondence fbqt has Just passed between A. G. Kendall, secretary of tho Citrus Protective League, of Cali fornia. and Secretary Wilson. pound and tho delegation from Vir ginia asked that tills bo Increased to 2‘ cents. Mr. Day said that there were many thousands bags of peanuts Imported House Summary. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17—By unan lmous vote tho house of representatives today adopted a resolution presented by tho special commltteo of five which calls on tho president for proof of Iris charge that tho members wero fearful of an Investigation by tho secret ser vice agents. The commltteo submitted its report and recommendation Immo diately after tho houso convened. Tho remainder of tho day was given over to the consideration of bills on the private calendar, a large number of which were passed. At 4:50 p. in. tho houso adjourned. Senate Summary. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The postal savings bank bill was before the senate today for over an hour, Senator Burkett. mending a change In tho form of govern ment of the District of Columbia, by which a single executive Tlead would take the plaro of tho board of three commls*- „„ -:30 o’clock tho senate adjourned until Saturday, when nothing but routine business which may come In during tho morning hour will bo transacted. great many of the senators loft Wash ington today to spend the holidays at their homes, ns congress will adjourn from Saturday next until Jan. 4. BRING BIG KICK ^ EWTy ’ s ** Alabama Commission Brings Complaint AgainstSeveral Southern Iloads WASHINGTON. Dec. railroad commission of Alabama against tho Central of Gtmrgla Railway Company and practically all of the railway and Evangelical Minsters’ compel drug stores, c other places of bu*lncss to close on Bun ■'* to Lowry' Arnold. court, to prosecute SOUCIlor UI Ul'i ui/ wuri. iu |iivK.uuii those who decline to abide by Uio re quest at the preachers to cc.se business on the Sabbath. Mr. Arnold has refer red tho muter to the *r*nd Jaij. stutlny that It the parlies in Indicted lio will A MOST INTERESTING 80CIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON IN MAR8HAU.VI1.LE. MARflHAM.Vn.LE. Os.. Doc. 17-- Tbe most IntorMlinx soclAl event o f the season wts the wedding of Ml»i Kina LooLe Frederick ted Dr. June* r. in.*, ifiui’v -— Bdf.r Piullln. of Atwnta, eliiwn l®- day *t the hom. of tb. bride « parent.. Mr. .nd Mrs. J. W. Vr«.ferlcl«. T.iteful end effective WC» U* W prosecute them, otherwise lie will not. The movement to bring about a Purl- tl&n Habbath for this city began several months ago. Proprietors of several drug stores agreed to dose their placet on Hundays If all others would do likewise. Enough to nullify the movement declin ed to enter such an agreement, hence the appeal to the authorities. 1 y Th. Solicitor's Position. Solicitor Arnold takes tbs position that unless guilty psrtlrs tr« Indicted would not »o Jiisilflcd In msking pi culions. Its Mates that tho Georgia court* hav. hold repsatsdly that drug stores hav# ths right to rtmsln op*n on Hundays, sa public necMSllI##. snd that in remaining open they may sell soft drinks, cigars, candles and such. He holds that too many good cltisens art involved for prosecutions to be mode ,n Th# rt mlnSitira favor reducing Habbath work to that made necessary by absolute steamship carriers in the country cast of the Mississippi river. Tho complaint recites information con ccrnlng the formation of the A-tlantln Compress Company, a corporation formed to compress cotton In Alabama, and that the defendant companies make the same rate on compressed as on uncompressed cotton, thereby forcing all cotton to be tendered to them for shipment In an un compressed state. . _ . Charge Other Compresses Shut Out. It is alleged that In tho compressing of cotton thus tendered to .them the defen dants favor the Atlantic Compress Com pany and thus prevent tho erection of other comp* esse*. The regulations made by the defen After Conference Willi Pres ident Leaves Over South ern for Augusta. Publication Peonage Charge in N. Y. American Cause of Suit. PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATES ARE ALSO NAMED IN CASE II. Taft came to with the president nt the white house. Mr. Taft arrived at 1:83 p. m. and left for Augusta. Ga., at 4:12 p. It had been Mr. Taft’s plan to go direct of Washington. niuiiuiiwii. icuthlng here at S:45 p. ... and departing an hour later, but on receiving a communication from the pres ident he changed his plans. The presi dent hud sent word to Mr. Taft tliat he eurnetly desired to see him and wished him to stop off In Washington long enough to take luncheon at the white Carvalho. President of the Star Com* pany, Publishers of Hearst’s Ameri can is Alleged to Havo Published for That Paper Under a Chicago Data, Matter Charging that Rockefeller Originated Peonage in Stockade—Al leges Further that this Publication Hurt Hit Good Name and Reputa tion-Publisher Took Arrest Good- Naturedly. «/ tho pi —, advice might bo discussed. Upon rccolv lug this request, Mr. Taft decided to leave New York several hours earlier than ho had nlanued. With him Ida brother, Charles P. Taft, and whom he i Rcprcscntatl _Mnocrat*, ot . . — Martin, republican national committee man from Virginia, supportfdsthe conten tions of the representatives' of tho Vir ginia peanut growers. J. P. Holland and C. F. Day. of Bmlthflcld. and Representa tive Clark, of Florida, also asked for tho Increase In tho duty. Imported Fanuts Serious Menace. The principal claim nmdo by the pea nut growers Is that tho peanuts im ported from Japan, Spain and other conn tries are n serious menace to tho In dustry. Mr. Martin told tho committee which hardly pays for the ild. Tho present duty on peanuts is Vg cent Into Virginia last year. Duty inadequate. 'The present duty Is absolutely land Wo want a duty of 3 cents n pound.” Representative Dalzcll (republican), of Pennsylvania, asked the witness If ho s a protectionist. 'No,” replied Mr. Day. 'Do you bellcvo that anything not raised In Virginia should bo protected*’* •'Yes, but I could not sny what.” “Do you think,” Mr. Dalzcll queried, "that an Increase of 300 per cent In the duty on peanuts 1s a reasonable quest to make of tills committee?” Champ Clark Has a Word. Champ Clark, of Missouri, wanted to know of the witness If tho Virginia grow ers hadn't heard that the steel and otho Industries was reaping large profits fra.i Hhuro gew ine auierence uciwcun inn ct-nm a pound paid tho peanut growers nnd tho retail price of 25 cents n pound. "The situation Is Just this,” said Rnp- , _ . . op- rcsentatlve Clark: ”Whfn wo get thi republicans on this ways and means „ „..jnt some time talking. Upon arrival here Mr. Taft entered automobile und went direct to tho white house, reaching there at tho president’s regulnr luncheon hour. whether nny subject other than Pana- ..iii canal affairs, which Mr. Taft stated ho presumed the president In sending for him desired to discuss, was brought up at the conference during and after lunch eon. la not known. Aa this wns tho last opportunity tho president will havo to discuss with Mr. Tuft concerning his Panama trip, It Is believed that subject occupied most of their time. At tho union station. Mr. Taft waa Joined by ...„ Robert and Charles, ami his brother, Horace Q. Taft, who had come from New York on tho 3:46 p. m. train nnd who accompanied him south. The party also Included Wendell Mlachler. Mr. Taft’s assistant aocretary. who will havo charge of the president-elect’s executive offlco In Augusta, nnd a number of newspaper correspondents. Generals Bell and Edwards, two of Mr. Taft’s warm friends, accompanied him to the train, which left for tho south at 4:12 President-elect Taft nnd hls party are dun at Augusta nt 10:10 o’clock tomorrow m Mh5mlM Taft, daughter of tho pres ident-elect, will reach Auguatu next week In time to Join the family In their Chris*- mns celebration. If Mr. Taft’s present plans are adhered to ho will _ end ton on a three weeks’ visit to tho Pana ma canal zone. He expects to reach the United State* on the return trip about Fob, 15, and from that time until tho day* of Ills Inauguration he will be busy filling a number of speaking engagements dial " Kerent sections of the country. Talked Canal Trip. CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va., Doc. 17.— President-elect Taft’s visit to tho white house today wjib at the Instaneo of Pres ident RoosoveTt who wished to consult with him regarding tho details of tho forthcoming trip to Panama which Mr. Taft Is to take. While all of the ar rangements havo not been made, It was decided that the trip should bo made with two cruisers of tho navy. The start will bo from Charleston Jan. 25. Tho decision to havo two cruisers to convey too presi dent-elect Is n precaution which lias been suggested by certain senators * ** ground that there Is legal provlsl' for ft successor to tho presidency In the event of n fatality overtaking a presi dent-elect prior to hls Inauguration. Further details of the Panama trip are to bo worked out by President Roosevelt, NEW YORK, Dec. 17—On a chare* of criminal libel made by John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. S. S. Carvalho, presi dent of tho Star Company, publisher* of Wm. Hearst’s New York Ame rican, was arrested today and arraigned in. police court before Magistrate Finn. At the solicitation of Clarence J* Shearn, attorney for the Hearat pub lications, nnd without any objection being raised on tho part of Assistant District Attorney Garvun, who had> charge of the prosecution, Mr. Carval ho wuh paroled In the custody of hls lawyer until December 26th for ex amination. Peonage Charges. Mr. Rockefeller, accompanied by hla counsel. Lawyer Murphy, appeared in District Attorney Jerome’s office early In the day und made complaint that tho article published In the New York American of Decomber 17, under a Chicago date nf December 16, with tho headline “J. D, Roekeftllor, Jr„. origi nated peonage In stockade, it Is said,” tended to injuro hls good name, repu tation. and credit, und to make him appear ridiculous. Carvalho's Associates Named. Ho submitted a typewritten affida vit embodying the chargon to District Attorney Garvan, to whom the cast) was assigned. On tho petition or tho aftldavjtN to Magistrate Finn he Is-, sued warrants Tor the arrest of Messrs# , Carvalho, Brujlford Morrill, treasurer, and Edward H. Clark, secretary of tho Btar Company. Mr. Carvalho was found In hls of fice. Merrill and Clark were not In their offices. Mr. CarvaVio took hi? arrest good-naturedly. 4 Rockefeller Not Present. Mr. Rockefeller was not present when Mr. Carvalho wus ossalgned, as ho did not expect that tho w«*ranU would be served today. Lawyer .Sheurn, after pleading to have Mr. Carvalho, paroled In hls custody, said that Mr. .Morrill had not arrived at the offico- wtien the detective called but that he would nppeur In court tomorrow. Mr. Clark wan tu Californio, Mr. Bhcaro-. said. hls way to Augusta tonight. It Is proba- CONDEMNED MAN SAID HE WANT ED TO QO TO HELL FOR A PURPOSE. ipi ... _ ...ittse In favor of revising tho tariff downward, you come up hero and not only get them back to where they were, but lift them nut of their shoes.'' J. V. Argetslnger, of Roch«*t«r, N. opposed a reduction in the duty on mi aronl, and Chas.. I*. Searle, of Host- representing Importers of machinery, ar gued for a reduction In tho tariff on hlgli prleod steel.* On steel valued ut 13 to 16 cents per pound, ho desires tho duty re duced from that rate. 2.8 cents, to 2 cents, and In steel valued at above 16 conta a pound bo asked for a reduction of 4.7 cents to 3.5 cents. Matthew Woll, representing tho nho- to engravers, argued for protection from the workingman's view point. 1 !«• de clared that tho Importation of foreign photo engravers' material bus bud a se rious effect on tho market for the Amer ican article, lie desired an Incrcaso In tho duty. bln that Alfred Nobel, of the Pennsyl van la railroad, and Frederick P. fltc—■— of Boston, * They r“ wlll accompany Mr. Taft. »... Wh civil engineers. Mrs. Taft will tward tho train at Dan ville. V*. Hcnntor Tillman, who went south on the same train, bad a pleasant conversa tion with Mr. Taft during tho trip. CHARLOTTE. N. C„ Dec. 17.—Henry Harvey, a negro, who was hanged at Rockingham, N. today for murder, nv fused the attentions of ministers^ who approached him this morning to admin ister spiritual comfort, telling them that he desired to go to hell for a special pur- P< On the way to the gallows a chicken flew over the heads of the party,and tlie condemned man exclaimed laughingly. "Somebody catch that chicken. Harvey’s crime was the slaying Hugh Price, also colored, at Rocking! last summer. Both the deccuscd and hls murderer were from Roanoke, Va. NAMED BISHOP COADJUTOR OF VIRGINIA DIOCESE dantf, ths petition avers, injure the ma terial * “ * rlty of certain sections^?The cotton belt. 1 it Is’deeiared further that the defendants* tariffs on cotton are unfair and Indefinite, both to the shippsr nnd to tt» spinner: in that they deny to the shipper the privilege of determining for himself whether hls cot- pressed or uncomp The complaint urges that ths rates on cotton b« reduced M4 cents nor hundred pounds from all points In Abuxuna and to t., .1.1. , a. nil,.. HlBlhSI St ., ■ 11 ,'Attl. fl .11 points In othsr sutsa: tl«t #11 cotton compress., bs ncocnlted by ths mil, wsys; tliat *11 shlpmrni* nf unrompr.ii ■ itlon bo •d cotton bo rrquirnd to stop nt ths flrst compress point throtiqh which It B»ss«« to Its dsstinstlon: that ths roqulstlon of tho doroMhnl* for tho ronrontmtlon of cottnu ihsll spplr squslly to sll ramprus points «M thM • rsosoh»M* contmot bo entered Into between <<*?,presses end tho defendants whsr.br sll ;.«rllss shall bo Pi visaed fully In (bolt Ihn.w ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 17.—Rov. Henry Green, for several years connect- ed with the Episcopal Theological Semi nary, of Virginia, was last night elected bishop coadjutor of tho dloce,o of Vir ginia by tho Episcopal convention which yesterday'began Its session* at Ht. Raul's Ch !Uv h c'llcra Vlt y ysar* of sge, » nstivo of Virginia and at present la prof of ths English lllbla at jho^ Thsvjogtcul Seminary, lie »'£ Uke" the appoint mint under consideration. Pan-American Congress. SANTIAGO, Chile. Dec. 17.—The largo number of delegates present from the United States for tho Pan-American con gress. together with the Importnnee at tached to tho congress by the American people, has created an excellent Impres sion here, this being Interpreted he Al’UlIn A A; vjll., 1 i dr. elect Wm. H. Taft. Mrs. Taft and two of hi* children arrive In Augusta iw over the Southern rnllwny at I«:lo ..clock. Mr*. Taft will Join her husband nt Danville. Va., tonight. They will be met at the union station by Mr. and Mrs. Landon A. Thomas, and the party will proceed In automobiles to tno Thom as home »»n the Hill. , ,, „ The Tofts will bo the guests of the Thomases till Monday, when they ffolnto their own cottage, the Tcrrett. Presi dent L. C. Hnynn and the directors of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce will meet Judge Taft at the station, and welcomo lilin to Augusta. There will bo no fur ther ceremonies. UNIQUE POINT RAISED IH THE SAMUELS TRIAL desire of the Americans to become bet- „r acquainted with l*atln-Amerlewn af fairs. Much credit la accorded Secretary Root for hls co-operation In bringing about the convention. UPPER BERTH COMES L TWO TRAVELING WOMEN TA WITNESS STAND AND REGIS TER KICKS. CIIICAQO, Dec, 17.—Tho upper berth In a Pullman was further disparaged to day when two women took tlio witness stand before fntsratalo Commerco Com missioner Lane who I* considering a pli a that on upper berth should cost only half that of a lowsr. The wltneaiwa also affirmed that It la tho custom to tip the porttr. saying tipping In nc.ensnry get any kind of service. final) Mrs. Anna L. McNully nnd MrH A^E. Vorewclk, whoa* buqlnesa call* Trial Trip for Montana. o&jS'lZ a ™k I SsrfttvoBS? er cruiser Monisms win b« hold In vir susnt upper berth emu water, tomorrow.^ Toc^ M-mlatm j Th^wouw^n^ „ hf dream- w„>hiTuid to mii SfiSL jESh’gg^HiSr th.t.h.reT,. sep„rL^-comi,*"*usas 1 b8 as/rs? a 1 is Rockefeller Talks About HI* Suit. NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—When seen at his homo hero tonight Mr. Rockefeller said: • I not only have no connection wliat- ever with th» company in qucstlnu, but until I read the urtlclo this morning I was not aware that such a company ex- tstod. The nrtlclo states that I went to Chicago a few months .go and talked of the system of pcomuto complained of. Now ns a matter of fact 1 havo not been In Chicago since tho death of President Hurper nf the University of Chicago a year ago lunt January." Bradford Merrill, treasurer of the Star company, explained tonight thnt the ar- tlde at which Mr. Rockefeller has taken 'md come from Chicago in th* outlne way, that It had not ori ginated In Now York and that an Inves tigation would bo started at once. "If find Hint we have wronged Mr. Itoeka- of atone for It." GENERAL SIMON GETS ALL VOTES DANVILLE, Va., Dec. 17.—After tho commonwealth had rested Its cose today In tho trial of W. Belt Hamuels, for tho murder of Sheriff William V. Wannuxan. the defense called the prisoner hlmsefr oh th A? thSiUuncture’an unique J>°lnt|n law was raised, Commonwealth h Attorney Thomas Hamlin contending tligt owing to tlinSSt SSt Hamuels laicn convicted In th* LnltedBtates 'ourt 'S 0 a'nS* r ffl W i"t d '.Sufy"7J£ m’h . S»,«S3S " Is Unanimously Elected ta the Presidency of Negro. Kingdom Church's Csntsnnlsl. NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—With an Initial service tomorrow n live daya celebra tion will bo commenced to the centennial anniversary 0^« found- in* nf tho Fifth Avenuo Presbyterian church, in lbs third Wfck ofD.t-.mb«r. IMS, ths founder* of the «»,l formed Ih.mMdvMlnto th. I*reby- y TlWtab«k. nuToclato paustM*^Will PTtMiL g*?* ministers will Uko part In th* ■* rv, .^Y JF'ntttgvv? *?'«&."«.- - kSrt?;' even'lng * and fba calabratton will conclude with| ‘-I ll ‘f , (U on the PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti, Dec. 17.-* Gen. Antoine Simon, the leader of the- last revolution in Haiti that resulted la the flight of President Nord Alexis from, tho capital, und whp mado big triumphal entry Into Port Au Prince ten days ago, was today unanimously elected presiding of the republic by the Ilalticn vongrMs. Am soon an tho result of the election became known, the great crowd that ha* assembled outside the parliament build ing brake Into cheats, and salutes fired from tho forts and tho Haitian gunboats In the harbor. The other KffiU rants to tho presidency did not come for ward actively. Tho reason for this waa the fear that another outbreak would re sult In American Intervention. All Favored Simon. Congress met in th* palace of pie j ate under the presidency of Senate fin. Tho roll call she J 4 **~ ~ of 117 representatives a «rms counted it was n<i-r gate had expressed hi General Simon. The autboriti*** elf in I * i: 11* M il, ireets 1* .idlng t J by dot " - tho pala nta of polic* uf the muons Th# guards* - bat- front WraSS.TI Alcsnn/lrr ■ I Sir* ft the church at their home, 4 West I fc’illv-tJsbt ftUteL rullvSb permlUeA iw cesa ut the authorities tn*i«14 u with weapons ou bhl \ galas. / _ _ oeami