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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-09
HAPPENINGS IN HAYTI.
The President Issues "a Proclamation
Yielded to German Force.

Port Au Prince. Dec S.-There was a
lively fusiIade here at IL o'clock last
night. No damage was done.
Count Schwerin, the German Charge d
Affaires, was received by the President
this afternoon. The public mind con-
tinues agitated and all the regular and
the national guard are in readiness.
Shortly before two o'clock the Presi-
dent issued a proclamation to the people
of Hayti, saying that for the second time
Hayti had yielded to German force, CON
trary to its rights. The government, ac-
cording to the proclamation, had decid.
ed to resist even to the last, but owing
to the lack of promised moral influence,
the character of which is not indicated
in the proclamation, it was obliged to
accept the ultimatum.
The proclamation invites the Haytian
people to cease internal quarrellings and
to labor for the raising up again of the
nation.
NJ. Frederique, mana ging editor of the
Journal Impartial and alleged author
of the virulent articles attacking the
Germans, who is accused of desiring to
excite the populace of this place against
the government, was arrested TODAY
and taken on board a Haytian cruiser.
At the moment of his embarkation there
was much excitement, but order was
soon restored. The government has st
its disposition a sufficient number Of
troops and is taking all the necessary
measures to maintain order.
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A CORDIAL RECEPTION
WILL BE TENDERED BY THE
GOVERNMENT AND THE VARI-
Gus CITIES.
NEW MEXICAN SILVER BONDS
The New Issue Of Sixty Millions in Active De-
mand in Europe, Mostly Bought by
Small Eurooean Investors,

City of Mexico, Dec. S.-The chairman
of the Deputies has approved the bill
authorizing the Minister of Finance to
issue a new series of per cent. silver
bonds of the interior debt to the amount
of S20,000,00 making the total author
ization $60,00O0O0. The bill is now be-
fore the Senate. These bonds are issued
to convert the floating debt into the form
of subsidies, port works, payments, tc.,
and as means of making the internal
debt uniform. These bonds are always
in active demand in Europe, where they
are mostly held by small investors, who
regard them as an excellent form of
placing their savings. The bonds are
quoted ut rs to 80 in this market.
There is much interest shown in Mr..
Bryan's approaching visit, and the dis
position ise to treat him as a distin-
guished American, without regard to
his political standing as the chief of the
Democratic party. He will be cordially
received by the Government and shown
many attentions. The American resi-
dents in various cities are organizing
reception committees.
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DURRANT TO DIE.
His Last Hope Dispelled by the Supreme
Court of California.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. Slate this
afternoon the Supreme court dispelled
the last hope of w. III. L. Durrant, the
murderer of Blanche Lamont and Min
ME Williams, by disposing in sum
mary manner of his two appeals. In IL
written opinion by Chief Justice Beatty.
which is concurred in by all but one of
his associates the court affirms the
judgment of Judge Bahers, in remand
ing the prisoner to San Quentin until the
date set for his execution, but reverses
the sentencing of Durrant to be hanged
on November IL and remands the case
to the Superior court with instructions
to proceed according to law As the re-
mittur was ordered issued forthwith and
the court holds that execution can only
he stayed now by the issuance of n GER
tificate of probable cause, it only remains
to re-sentence the condemned murderer.
which will probably be done tomorrow.
Justice Garoutte alone disscnted from
this opinion, maintaining that Durrant's
appeal should have been dismissed as the
time required by law for their perfec-
tion had been allowed to lapse.
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MARRIAGE IN GREENSBORO.
In the Midst of Il Bower of Beautiful
Flowers and Palms.

Greensboro, n. c., Dec. S.-(SpeciaD-
At the residence of Mrs. Mary e. Small,
the brides mother, this evening at seven
O'Clock the marriage of Mr.. William
Baird Merrimon, of Raleigh, and Miss
Lillian Small was celebrated. The house
was handsomely decorated with cut flow
ers and palms, the ceremony being PEI
formed in the front drawing room. The
attendance at the ceremony was limited
to the immediate families and near
friends of the bride and groom. The
bridal procession was led by Miss Alice
Small and Mr.. Archer Hickey Harris,
of New Orleans, the groom following
with his best man, Mr.. +. p. Haywood.
jr., of Raleigh. The bride entered on
the arm Of her sister. Miss May Small.
Rev. DIR. Weaver of the Methodist
church was the officiating clergyman
and performed the impressive marriage
service that united the lives of these
happy young people. The brides dress
was of white satin duchcsse with trim
mlngs OF pearl passementerie duchesse
lace and chiffon, long tule veil encircled
her slender figure and she carried n
bouquet of lilies of the valley. At the
conclusion of the cremOnv the bridal par
ty were driven to the ''Cedars." the eIa.
CANT home of Mr.. and Mrs. Branch II.
MerrimOn, where a handsome reception
was rendered them. The bride is Of
brunette type of beauty and is Justly re-
"araod one of tho faircst and lovelipst
daughters Of the City of Flowers. The
groom is son Of the late Chief Justice
Nerrimon. His popularity is rs extensive
as his acquaintance is widespread. He
is the spocial agent for the Carolinas
and Virginia of the Fidelity and Casual
ty COMPANY Of New York. In every
part of the State he has friends who will
congratu'ate him on his latest good for
tune, Mr.. and Mrs Mcrrimon left to-
night on the north-bound vestibule for
an extended trip.
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A TALK WITH BISMARK
HAYTrS GOVERNOR ISSUES A
PROCLAMATION.
HAYTl YIELDS TO GERMAN FORCE
A Rumor That China HIS C-ded
kioa-Chon Two Big German War
Ships Collide With Seious
Results.

Berlin, Dee. SIT is rumored to-
night that China has ceded Kiao- Chou
to Germany. Whether the report be
true or not, there is every indication
i'll the preparations for the expedition
under Prince Henry that long stay is
contemplated.
Emperor William will make the de-
parture of Prince Henry's squadron from
Kiel the OCCASION of an imposing naval
display.
The Brandenburg, a first class battle
ship of more than 10000 tons displace-
ment, and the Wurttemburg, a second
class battle->hip of nearly 1900 tons,
while coming from ClNistiana to KieI to
take part in the display, colIided. Both
vessels We're injured, the Wurttemburg
so badly tnat it was necessary to send
her to dry dock.
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DOUBTS ABOUT HAWAII.

Washington, d. c.. Dec. SIT is
stated by those In a position to know
that the reason the Hawaiian treaty is
not rushed in the Senate is because the
friends of the measure have grave
doubts as to their ability to secure the
necessary two-thirds vote to pass it.
The impression prevails that it may be
necessary to pass joint resolution and
annex the islands by legislation. 1t has
been found that number of Senators
who were confidently counted for the
treaty are against it, while others have
expressed doubts about hasty action.
Senator Davis, chairman OF the For
eign Relations committee, says he is not
yet ready to proceed with the treaty.
and cannot fix a time when it will be
taken up, although he thought it would
be considered before the holidays.
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NORFOLK RESTRAINED

Norfolk, Va, Dec S-Judge Prentis
has rendered deciion in the case of
The Norfolk Virginian and other news
papers against the city of Norfolk. in
which the plaintiffs sue for permanent
injunction restraining the city from col
lecting a special tax on newspapers.
Judge Prentis makes the temporary in
junction he granted perpetual, on the
ground that this city cannot levy a fax
which the State does not impose. The
case will be taken up to the Court OF
Appeals.
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A VERY IMPORTANT CASE.
Validity of 100000 of Stanly County
Bonds Questioned,


20 An important case, and one involving
very large amount of money was ar
gued yesterday before the Supreme
court.
1t is entitled commissioners Of Stanly
county against Snugg and is brought to
test the validity of 100000 Of StanIy
county bonds.
Mr.. Snugg is the Treasurer Of Staniv
county and the suit is brought against
him by the county commissioners to pre.
vent his paying the interest on S1O0 OF
Yadkin Railroad bonds.
1t is claimed by the commissioners
that the railroad did not fulfil the
terms of the contract and therefore The
county is not liable for the bonds. This
road was to have been operated between
Concord and Albemarle.
Also as the act was not read I'm tNa
Legislature on three successive dovs.
and not passed by yea and nay vote. II ia
claimed, under the Bank of Oxford case.
that the law is unconstitutional.
The case was argued yesterday aftar-
noon by Judge Shepherd, Judge Avery
and Mr.. Scheck for the plaintiff. Mr.
X. III. Battle appeared for the defendant
and Long and Long fled brief.
The opinion in the case Is awaited
with much interest, being of great Inn
portance to investors and capitalists gen.
orally. -
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DUNCAN DECIDED UPON.
He VIII Be Recommended for CollecoI
Other News.

Other News
Washington, D. c., Dec. S.-(SpeciaI) J
Congressman White left for home to-
night. His wife is quite i'll. He says
there is nothing new anent the Kinston
postoffice and that the matter will stand
until the Presidents return from Can
ton.
1t was decided to-day, as stated in
these dispatches last night, that Duncan
should have the collectorship for the
Eastern district, and he will be so recon-
mended, which virtually means his ap-
pointment.
Congressman Pearson is hot foot after
the civil service fellows. To-day he cir
culated petition, which was largely
signed by leading Republicans of the
House, calling for conference or eau
Gus on Saturday TO outline plan Of at
tack on the civil service law. Mr.. Pear
son will be satisfied with modification
of the law that will permit the taking
care OF the fellows in the trenches.
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CRUISERS TO GO TO CHINA.
JOHN NJ. CLAYTONs MURDERER.
~ Georgia Convict Confcsses That he
Killed General Clayton.


Little Rock, Ark, Dec. S.-Sheriff J,
ID. Clery, of Bradley county, Arkansas,
cialms to have information to the effect
that the self-confessed murdered of Hon.
John NJ. Clayton is now serving a life
sentence for another murder, in Georgia.
His name is withheld but it is stated that
he is former citizen of Arkansas who
fled from the State Immediately after
numbering Clayton. At the time of the
murder, it was was generally considered
to be the denoument of a POLITICAL
hight. but according to the confession,
politics played no part in the affair, re-
yengc for IN old grudge being the mo-
tive given by the Georgia convict.
Tie stare authorities say they viii
leave no stone unturned to bring the
murderer to justice in this State. hut are
IN a quandary rs to how it can be done.
should the murderer be found serving a
life sentence for murder in another State.
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A WINSTON WEDDING.
Two Hearts That Beat as One in the
Twin City.

Winston, N. c., Dec S.-(SpeciaI)-
A fashionable wedding was celebrated
in Centenary Methodist church at 4.3O
this afternoon. The contracting parties
being Mr.. NJ. S. Sherwood, teller in the
First National Bank, Greensboro, and
Miss Emma Mann, of this city,
daughter of the Late Rev. J. T.. Mann.
The church was profusely decorated
and the ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Greasy, in the pres
ence of several hundred friends of the
happy couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood
went to Greensboro tonight, where a
wedding supper was served at the Sher-
wood home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-09
SENATOR M'LAURIN HAS FEVER.

Washington. D. c., Dec. S.-Senator
McLaurin, of South Carolina. is con-
fined to his bed with an attack Of
typhoid fever. The Senator was ailing
when he arrived here week ago. but
the typhoid attack did not develop until
a day or so ago. He is in the care of
DIR. Wellington, assisted by a trained
nurse. No apprehension is felt over the
attack, as it IS not OF violent char
acter and the Senator has a rugged con-
stitution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-09

gIons, France having agreed to accept
the situation.
me danger was that the occupiers
OF that part of the country divert the
course Oh the Nile and render Egypt a
waste.
CRUISERS TO GO TO CHINA.
London, Dee. 8.-According to a spe-
claI dispatch just received from Paris,
the French cruisers Jean Bart, Isly,
Alger and Pascal have been ordered TO
6e prepared for immediate dispatch to
China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-09
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
A White Man Arrested in High Point
but Released.
High Point, N. c.. Dec. s.-(specian-

High Point, N. c., Dec. S.-(SpeciaD-
A young white man named Baumgar-
tin hailing from Hickory was arrested
here this morning charged with attempt
ed criminal assault last night on Carrie
Lopp. white girl about seventeen years
old. At the trial here this afternoon be-
fore Mayor Bradshaw the case was
promptly dismissed on the girls own
evidence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-09
PRINCES CONFER.
The Venerable Bismarck Discussed the
Eastern Situation,


Eastern Situation,
Friedrichsruhe, Dec. S.-Prince Henry
of Prussia, the commander of the sec
ond squadron of warships bound for
kiao-Chou bay, visited Prince Bismarck
to-day. and remained two hours in con-
sultation with the great statesman. 1t
is understood that the far Eastern situ-
alton was thoroughly discussed. Prince
bismarck, who is suffering from rheuma-
tism in the legs, was obliged to remain
in an invalid's chair throughout the time
Of the Princes visit.
On leaving Prince Bismarck, Prince
Henry said "Let me also salute the
brow which my grandfather SO aften
klssed.' He then kissed Bismarck on
the forehead and cheek. The aged
statesman wished him safe voyage, a
good success and happy return.
DR.. Schweringer, Prince Bismarck's
physician, says the Prince will soon re-
cover from the effects of his recent
neuralgia pains.
CLEARED FOR ACTION.
Berlin, Dec. S.-The official account
of the collection of an indemnity from
Hayti, accompanied by n salute of the
German flag at Port Au Prince, on Mon
day last, owing to the alleged illegal ar
rest of Herr Emil Lueders. saws that
after the ultimatum of Germany had
been delivered to the Haytian govern.
ment, the German cruiser Stein cleared
for action.
FRENCH TROOPS TAKE NTKKT
lagos, West Africa. Dec. S.-Addi-
tional advices Just received from the in
terror say the French troops have had
five engagements with the natives be-
fore effectively occupying Nikki, the cap
ital of Borgu. The King of that coun-
try fed to the bush.
Both France and Great Britain claim
that the Borgu country is within the
sphere of their territory. Great Britain
claims the whole country of Borgu un-
der the Anglo-French convention of
1890, which declared that all north OF
the line drawn from Say, on the Niger. |
TO Borda. on Lake Tchad, was within
the French sphere, and all that south
IF it was within the British sphere.
NILE TROUBLE ENDED
London, Dec. S.-The st. James Ia.
zette this afternoon announces author.
tatively that the British Governments |
loes not expect any further trouble with
France regarding the Upper Nile re-
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Baltimore, Nd, Dec Sal. Herford.
the pugilistic promoter and manager of
the Eureka Athletic Club. has deposited
$3.50 with the sporting editor Of the Bal
timore Herald, challenging the world on
behalf OF his light weight boxer, Joe
Cans.
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PRITCHARD FOR LOWER TAX.

Washington, Dec 8.-Senator Pritch-
ard to-day introduced a bill reducing the
tax on distilled spirits in bond to 70
cents per gallon.
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PINEHURsT POSTMASTER.

Washington, Dec S.-Fordham G..
Wicker has been appointed fourth class
postmaster at Pinehurst, n. G.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-11-25
township Republican Committee.


Milestone Vim. H. Britton, Henry
! c. Gravart, Thomas Thompson and
Emerson p. Baird.
\ Howell-Wm. B. Goodenough, Ed
ward Inlay, John H. Sickles, Geo.
Patterson.
Atlantic-T. Forman Taylor, VIM.
H. Foster, Edward Taylor and Geo
Wilkins.
Raritan- First District, Charles
Kellogg. James Magee, Eugene Stout.
2d Dist, Geo. M. Young, G. r. Lut-
hill. w. E. Bedle, S. p Dey, 3D.. DIS
trist- Stephen w Aulnack, Benz, %.
Odgen was appointed County COM
mitteeman
Neptune-Asbury Park, 1st Ward
+ r Workman. G. V. Guerin, q. =.
0rm4rod. Sd Ward S. w. Kirkbride,
| A, G. Atkins, John Hubbard. First
District Ernest N. Woolston, ii: b.
! johnson. l.. E. Watson. I'd District
p p Dodd. L. G. Hubert, John Z.
White. Sd Dist. VIM. Clifford, J. I.
ADplegate, Sidney Hampton Brad
lev Beach-J. r. Cant, Frank Her
bert. Avon. JOIN Thompson, w. +.
White, r. G. Love.
Shrewsbury Committee Middle
District, John ]. Tetley, James Walsh.
Southern. BENZ j. Parker, Benz. u.
King. Eastern, John G. Brill, Rufus
Merritt. Western-J w. Bonnell
Mortimer Patch, West Red Bank,
Beni. Lane. w. H. VanSchoick.
Middletown-F First district, Middle
town Edward Fenton, Richard Luf-
burrow. James Bray, Jr., and jacob
G. Tavlor. Second district, Nave
sink-Frank j. Davis, John i Slckles
.Tohn Woodland and Omar Slckles
Third district, Port Monmouth-Een-
iamin Griggs, ID. w. Vannote, }. n.
Johnson and Charles M. Mohllnan
Fourth district, Highlands-V ID;
Hayens. A. r. Reid, Alonzo Hand and
A. H. PerDadou. Fifth district, AZ
lantic Highlands Charles K. Snyder,
S. Y. Bioodgood, Fred Roberts and
John b. Swan.
Ocean.--First District Edward
Hughes. John Troutinan.
Second District-Jo A. Eaton,
John T. Woolley, John 2. Laird, a. p.
Third District j. r. Britton, James
Milmore. James Campbell, A. u. Sher-
Fourth District. NJ. Stratton, G.
A. Francis, Walter ). Reed, hopers
Fifth District-Perry A. Hull, Chas.
Smith. Matthias WoolIey.
Sixth District-W. A. Heisiey, X.
H. Hughes, A. I. Woolley' b. +.
''i Borough Of Sea Bright-P Hall
Packer, L. S. Nesbitt, W. J. Curran,
j. w. Eyles.
Wall First District E. A. Sex
smith, J. G. f. Keller m
Second District ct-Hal Allaire, w. a.
:: Borough nu1ue of Belnar W. S. Jack
son. Charles McDermott.
Borough of Spring Lake-R. L.
Divine. II. G. VanArsdale.
Borough Of North Spring Lake
Hon. o. II. Brown. p. G. Brown.
Borough OF Manasquan-James r.
| Cook. Howell Miller.
Mr.. w. S. jackson was elected rep
resentative to the County Commit
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-11-25
,The coming Woman.

VINO goes to the club while her hus-
band tends the baby, as we'll as the
good old.fashioned woman who looks
after her home, will both at times get
run down in health They will be
troubled with loss of appetite, head
aches, sleepiessness, fainting or dizzy
spells. The most wonderful remedy
for these women is Electric Bitters.
Thousands of sufferers from Lame
Back and Weak Kidneys rise up and
call it blessed. 1t is the medicine for
women. Female complaints aud
Nervous troubles of all kinds are
soon relieved by the use of Electric
Bitters Delicate women should keep
this remedy on hand to build up the
system. Only SOC or $l.00 per bottle.
For sale at A. Walkers Drug Store.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-11-25
Matrimonial.

Miss Mamie Brown, daughter OF
the late Ezekiel Brown of Windsor,
and Addison G. Terhune, of Newark,
were married by Rev. VIM. Mitchell
at Hightstown Nov. nth, 1891
Christian Naegelin, Jr., of Asbnry
Park, and Miss Ella j. Richardson, OF
Perrineville, were married by Rev. }.
A. Matheson. at Manalapan, on Sun
day, Nov. 21st, 1897.
Miss Mabel Johnes. daughter Of
Cashier JOS. H. Johnes, ofthe Hights
town Bank and Earnest Mac llvane
of Hightstown, were msrried yester-
day, at one o'clock at the residence
of the brides parents.
Mr.. Elwood VanBrackle, station
agent at Matawan, was married &c
Miss Mard E. Hardwick, daughter Of
William H. Hard wick, also OF Mata
wan, at o'clock Thursday afternoon
The ceremony took place at the home
of the bride, and was performed by
the Rev H. j. Whalen of the Mata-
wan Baptist church.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-11-25
Miscellaneous.

Mrs. George w. Stokes and children
are guests of Mrs. Stokes mother at
Atlanta, Ga.
Company G, Keyport, will have its
annual ball this Thanksgiving night.
Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Grouse and
family are spending Thanksgiving
with friends in Lakewood.
Miss Eurylla Ely is spending
Thanksgiving with her cousin, Mrs.
Davinport, in Asbury Park.
Mr. Hendricks, formerly of Indiana,
who is now employed by the thinner
man bicycle factory as an enamelier,
is boarding with Mrs. NJ H. johnson,
on Hudson street.
Miss Matte Croxson, of Long Branch
is visiting Miss Lille Pearsall
Henry Wright of Locust will so
South for the winter.
George f. Bartleson OF Atlantlc
Highland, left on Monday for busl-
ness trip through the South,
Miss Maggie May Thomas and Chas.
Lame will De married next Thursday
evening at Quinn chapel, Hillside.
Attend the benefit to the Fire De
partment on Wednesday evening,
Dec. 18th. 1t promises to be great
play.
Miss May Hart, daughter of Editor
Hart of the Atlantic Highlands J onr,
nal, is stenographer for bicycle
company in New York
Revival meetings are being held il
| the Atlantic Highlands Methodist
church.
The recent fair of the Matawan En-
gine company netted the company
1887.
Marcus lie Roy has sold his grocery
| business at Matawan to Schanck T.
| Walling.
| Miss Alice Stiles, daughter OF Jacot
L. Stiles, has joined the staf1 OF o1hcer'
of the Salvation Army.
| Robbins Debow. of Cassyille, has
been visiting Toms River,
Leonard Hulitt, manager Of Cooks
Bee Hive at Asbury Park, is i'll at his
residence at West Grove.
Stedman A. Hall is building a new
residence at Bradley Beach.
The schooner Richmond which was
blown ashore at Spring Lake is now
dismantled hulk. The only part o.
the cargo left is portion of the 10(
tons Of soft coal purchased by
Timothy Hurley FOR $45.
Daniel Hunt has had the ontbuild
ings on his place at Colts Neck re
paired.
Cornelius Messler, of Turkey, II
cutting up hog, found q new mai
one and half inches long in the fa'
around the kidneys.
Samuel Neaves while at work in
Butchers mari pits, was struck by
the embankment caving IN, and his
shoulder and one leg was severely
bruised.
Mrs. Sarah Southwick, OF Allen
town, was overcome by coal gas al
her residence, and almostasphyxiated
w. Burtis Havens. Deputy County
Clerk of Ocean County, was married
Thursday. Nov. nth, 1897, at the resi-
dence of County. Clerk Havens, te
Miss Florence Wallace, of New Egypt
by Rev.J. Y. Twins, of the Baptis1
church. The happy couple left fol
! New York on their bridal trip.