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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
THEY OPPOSE CHANGE
The House Committee on
Census Meet.
The Vote to Leave the Representation in the
House as al Present is Six TO
Five,
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington Dec 15.-The House Com
mittee on Census began it's consideration
of the e-apportionment bill today and
by vote of to expressed preference
n leaving the representation of the
House of Representatives at 357 as at
present. The vote was not considered a
fnality, however, as several members
were not present but was taken mainly
as a preliminary test of the sentiment
of members
There are a number of bills before the
committee but the main discussion turned
on the Hopkins Bill, keeping the total
of the House as at present and the Bur-
leigh Bill, increasing the total. The vote
was taken on this issue between leaving
the House as at present or increasing,
without reference to any particular bill.
In order to permit absent members to be
present and vote, the committee adjourned
until 2 o'clock on Monday. Chairman
Hopkins says he hopes favorable re-
port will be agreed upon at that time,
in which case he will report the bill at
once and endeavor to take. it up In the
House next Tuesday.
The advocates of increasing the mem
bership of the House do not consider the
vote of today as in any way decisive as
one of the absent members was quoted
at the meeting as favorable to an increase
and the other absent member is said to
be doubtful, but rather inclined to an
increase. After the vote had been taken
today those seeking an increase moved
an adjournment in order to postpone final
action until the absentees were present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
SCALED THE WALLS
And Landed Among the Foe
Shooting Five Dead.
Desperate Deed of Lieutenant Mcpherson al
Tire Taking Of oh Hal Ying. Dying
Boxers Defiance.
(By the Associated Press

Pekin, Dec. 15.-The British Minister,
Sir Ernest Satow has received a com
munication 10 the effect that at present
he is not authorized 20 sign the joint
note. He expects definite instructions to-
morrow.
The Germans report that their detach-
ment at Ho 81 WI was attacked while
foraging. They killed thirteen and
wounded twenty Chinese. The Germans
had four men wounded.
Colonel Tullock has returned here He
reports having had an exciting experience
His detachment was fired upon eight
miles from Pekin. He could not discover
the assailants as they used smokeless
powder and modern guns. He camped for
the night at a place called Kao Lii Wing,
Is miles from here, meeting with slight
opposition, but he was informed he would
be attacked the next day by Boxers from
Deb Hal Wing, and sent for reinforce
ments Fifty men under Lieutenant Nc
Pherson of the 26th Beluchistan regiment
were sent to his assistance Immediately
after their arrival Tullock attacked the
town, which had to be entered by the
use of scaling ladders. In the attack
Mcpherson distinguished himself. He led
the scaling party which reached the town,
jumped down into the place and emptied
his revolver killing FIVE men. He then
drew his sword and defended himself un-
til his men arrived in force and saved
him from impending death.
Colonel Tullock speaks highly of the
]ieutenant's action. He says he believes
he did deed which merits the Victoria
Cross, in his jump to what was appar
emily certain death in order to let his
men who were coming up the ladder
arrive. Fortunately the Chinese had only
a few carbines and were bad shots. and
none of the British troops were wounded
during the fight. Forty Boxers were kill
ed, number were wounded and many
We're captured and brought to Pekin. Ow-
ing to the killing of the informer no
treasure was obtained
Tuliock says the people of Pekin do not
realize the contempt in which they are
held in the country districts. He adds
that one of the wounded Cinnamon said
while dying:
"You can kill me, but you cannot kill
the Boxer movement, which will exist
until every foreign devil in China is
killed"
The French report the approach on the
Chinese imperial city of ten thousand
men, Pao Ting Flu, their garrison, fifteen
miles west being attacked by the ad-
vance guard. They have appealed to Lii
Hung Chang and demand that he prevent
the march of these troops owing to the
peace negotiations.
The railroad opening which was to have
4
owing to the road not being ready for
traffic
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
MAsoN's AMENDMENT.
It Provides For the Defense Of the Canal by the
United States.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Lodge
in charge of the Hay Pauncefote Treaty
today made another effort in the execu-
tive session of the Senate to get day set
for taking the vote on the treaty and
the amendments to it which have been
suggested by various Senators; and while
he did not succeed, he received consid-
cradle encouragement in that direction
The proceedings today consisted of a
brief speech by Senator Teller in which
he suggested the substitution of the word
"abrogate'' for the word ''supersede" in
the first of the amendments reported yes
terday by the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, the effect being to declare the
Clayton Bulwer Treaty abrogated in ex-
press terms. He then made an argument
in support of this suggestion. contending
that any nation has a right to abrogate
a treaty entered into with another ma
ton. He said that if the committee in
tended the treaty to be abrogated that
word should be used
When Mr.. Teller concluded, Mr.. Lodge
renewed his efforts to get time fixed
for a vote. Senator Morgan stated that
if the time should be named for a vote
Continued on sixth page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
CLEMENTS VISITS KITCHENER.
Says Fusiliers Held Out Until Their Ammunition
Was Exhausted
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London, Dec. 15.-Lord Kitchener I'M
der date of December 10Th reports to the
War Office from Pretoria as follows:
Clements has come to see me. He says
the four companies of the Northumber-
lands held out on the hill as long as their
ammunition lasted. The Boer force at
lacking the hill was 1000 strong, while
another force of 1000 attacked Clements
camp. BY $40 a. m. the hill was car
ried. Reinforcements of one company of
the Yorkshires failed to reach the top
Clements retirement was carried out
with regularity, hut as many Iative driv-
ers bolted, considerable amount of
transportation was lost. All their am
munition not taken away was destroyed.
He reports that all behaved very well.
'Broadwood has gone to Rustcnberg
and supports ELEPHANTS Mex. which has
been reinforced. A flag of truce which
has come into Commando Mex from the
Beers says Joubert's son was killed and
further reports their losses very heavy"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
TIE FEDERATION ADJOURNs.
Gompers Reelected President, Scranton the
Next Place of Meeting.
(By the Associated Press. J

Louisville, KY, Dec. 15.-The twentieth
annual convention of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor adjourned sine die tonight
after selecting the city of Scranton, Pa,
for next years convention.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President, Samuel Gompers, New York,
cigar maker, reelected
Secretary, Frank Morrison, Washing
ten, printer, reelected.
Treasurer, John B. Lennon, Blooming
ton, Ills, tailor, reelected.
First Vice President, James Duncan,
Boston, granite cutter.
Second Vice President, John Mitchell
Indianapolis, miner.
Third Vice President, James O'Connell,
washington, machinist
Fourth Vice President, Max Morris,
Denver, retail clerk.
Fifth Vice President, Thomas F. Kidd,
Chicago, wood worker.
Sixth Vice President, Dennis A. Hayes,
Philadelphia, glass bottle blower
These officers will compose the new
executive council of the organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
WHAT DEwET HAS DONE.
Made England Laughing Stock, Says Lloyd
George.
(By the Associated Press. J

BY the Associated PreSS.l
London, Dec 15.-The astounding and
utterly unexpected reverse of the British
at Magaliesberg, news of which was bro
ken to the nation exactly one year after
General Buffers defeat at Colenso, effect
ually disposes of any hope taat the war
in South Africa is nearly ended and COM
pletely abates the myth that the opera
tions there were merely of a guerilla ma
ture AS Mr.. d-George (LiberaD
said in the House of Commons today:
This is one of the most severe re
verses suffered by the British, and it is
quite evident the war will drag on for
many months to come. Dewet is making
England the laughing stock of the world.
We have 100000 men in the field, yet we
are unable to protect ourselves from dis
aster at the hands of small commanders,
drawn from a pastoral population
The Second battalion, to which the cap
tured companies belong. was one of the
heaviest sufferers at Stormberg a year
ago. The regiment has often been pro-
nounced by home and foreign critics to be
one of the finest in the British army.
Until eneral Kitchener's forces are
transfer ned into mounted infantry and
the mounted police get to work. Mr.. Brod-
rick sees little hope of improvement in
the military situation. But whoever was
responsible for the surrender at Magalies-
berg is likely to suffer, for the new War
Office officials are determined to make
examples of generals or any officers guilty
of such gross mismanagement.
At o pro Boer meeting. Friday, at
Ah Mr.. Leonard Courtney presided,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
PARLIAMENT is DISMISSED.
Bryn- Roberts Declares the Treatment of Eoer
Women an Outrage to Civilization.
NV HE AsSOciated PresS.

London, Dec. 15.-Parliament was dis
missed today, until the middle of Febru-
ary with the reading of the shortest of
the Queens speeches. 1t was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen:
81 thank you for the liberal provision
you have made for the expenses incurred
by the operations of my armies in South
Africa and China.
The proceedings today in the House of
Commons were repetition in miniature
of the debates of the brief session. The
ministers were heckled, the war was viru-
lently denounced, and Mr.. Chamberlain
was further attacked. The war funds
were finally voted after the Secretary Of
State for War, Mr.. Brodrick had given
assurance that the Government during
recess would cordially cooperate With
General Kitchener in an endeavor to end
the war.
Particularly stinging were the remarks
of John Bryn- Roberts. Liberal, member
of the South Elton division of Carnarvon-
shire. He declared that the British
treatment of the women of South Africa
was an outrage on civilization, and that
it was blasphemy to hold Christian ser
vices in St. PauTs in connection with the
return of Lord Roberts, while there were
such proceedings in South Africa.
Mr.. Brodrick holly denounced Mr.. Bryn
Roberts charges, asserting that 1t
was criminal to make assertions which
could not be proved, but which, however.
would be telegraphed to South Africa to
increase the discomfort existing there.
He held up Mr. Bryan Roberts TO the &c b
sure and reprobation of nearly every
member of the House Of Commons. These
remarks were greeted with cheers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
ITS NAME THE COMMONER
The Principles Those Of the Kansas
City Platform.
BRYAN WILL BE PUBLISHER AND EDITOR
He viii Devote His Life to the Study and Dis.
cussion of Public Questions and Be-
leves This the Best Method
For His Purpose.
(By the Associated Press

Lincoln, Neb, Dec. 15.-William ].
Bryan gave out today the following state
ment:
81 have, for several years, had in con-
temptation the establishment of a weekly
newspaper and this seems an opportune
time for undertaking it. Intending to de-
vote my life to the study and discussion
of public questions / have taken this
method because it will best accomplish
the purpose which / have in view.
Through a paper / will be able to keep
in touch with social, economic and polti-
cal problems. The paper will, at the
same time, if successful, provide an in
come sufficient for my pecuniary needs,
and this kind of work will allow me more
time with my family than l have been
able to enjoy for several years past.
81 expect to lecture, occasionally, es-
pecially in college towns, where l can
speak TO students; but, my principal
work will be done with the pen or, per-
haps | should say with the pencil.
THE paper will be called The Common
err and will defend the principles set forth
in the Kansas City platform. l shall be
publisher and editor Place of publica-
ton Lincoln"
The exact date of the first issue of the
Commoner has not been decided upon, nor
is Mr.. Bryan ready to announce the
members of his staff. He said this even
ing, however, he had arranged for such
assistance as he would require. For the
present, he said. the mechanical wori
will be done in a city printing house. The
size and makeup of the paper is yet to
be determined. Mr.. Bryan Immediately
after Christmas expects to go to Florida
to be present at the inauguration of his
cousin, Governor-elect Jennings, and en-
his return will devote his time to his
newspaper venture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
Loads NorthC Carolina DailiesimN Circulation

General Kitcheners name was greeted
with cries of Villain" Butcher"
Beast" while mention OF Steyn and
Dewet elected loud cheers.
THING BOTHA MAY SUE FOR PEACE.
London, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Standerton, Transyaal dated De-
cember 14th, says that General Louis
Botha is at Ermelo, taking peaceful at
titude and informing the burghers that
the time has come to submit to the inevi-
table. 1t is expected that he will shortly
make overtures for peace
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
A SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Association Of Base Ball
Clubs Formed.
Only Seven Clubs Accepted Yet. Projectors Of
the Movement Hope to Complete Inc
Circuit Monday,
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 15.-The Southern
Association of baseball clubs was
formed in this city tonight and al
though only seven clubs have been ac-
cepted, the baseball men went into Sc
cret session at the KimbaIl House at
9 o'clock this evening for the purpose
of completing the organization.
The cities granted franchises are:
New Orleans, Memphis, Montgomery,
Birmingham, Chattanooga, Little
Rock, and Shreveport The promoters
of the league hope to secure either At
lanta or Mobile as the eighth club, but
do not believe that it will be possible
to complete the circuit before Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
EDITOR orrENDoRFzR DEAD.
His Paper Was the Stats Zeitung of New
York
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
New York, Dec. 15.-Editor Ottendorfer
of the Stats Zeitung died at his home
in this city today. Since 1859 he has been
engaged actively in journalism and achiev-
ed fame and fortune as one of the most
distinguished editors in this country. With
his wife Mr.. Ottendorfer founded and en-
dowed the Old Peoples Home in Astoria
They had built and endowed the German
Dispensary in connection with the circu-
lating library in Second Avenue, New
York He erected in his native town in
Austria an orphan asylum, poor house.
school hospital, a library and other
institutions which he endowed richly. How
highly his work was appreciated may be
seen from the fact that the Emperor of
Austria sent him a high decoration which
Ottendorfer as an American citizen re-
fused to accept. The Emperor thereupon
wrote him very fattering letter con-
corning his many philanthropic acts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
so CABLES KITCHENER
Clements Falls Back to Commando
Mex Unopposed.
KNOX DRIVES DEwET INT0ATIGHT PLACE
Hemmed in Front and Rear, the Willy BOer Sue
ceeds in Breaking Through With Most
of His Army on the Thabanchu-
Ladybrand Border.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec 15.-Lord Kitchener re-
ports that eighteen officers and $50 men
are missing from General Clements
force. They consist of four companies of
the Northumberland Fusiliers. Judging
from the message, these were captured
by the Beers.
Clemnts' casualties December 18th
amounted to five officers and nine men
killed and apparently many wounded.
Lord Kitcheners message to the War
Office is as follows:
Pretoria, Dec. 14.-Clements brought
in his force to Commando Mex, unopposed
The casualties were, l regret to say,
heavy-killed, 5 officers and nine of other
ranks; missing IS officers and $50 of other
ranks. These latter were four companies
of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who
were stationed on the hill and some Yeo-
many and other details sent up to sup
port them. Names and nature of wounds
are being telegraphed from Cape Town.
"Broadwood's brigade took no part in
the engagement. The Beers suffered Sc
verely. Knox drove Dewet north to the
Thabanchu- Ladybrand, line, which was
held by our troops. Dewet's force about
1900 strong, made several attempts to
get through during the day, assisted by
q force of Beers operating from the North.
These attacks were driven back, though
some of the Beers from the South were
able to get through the line"
Wiring later, December 14th Lord
Kitchener reports that while passing the
lines in the neighborhood of Thabanchu,
Dewet's force lost considerably. The
South Africa Light Horse and Thorney-
crofts mounted infantry captured a ff-
teen FOUNDER, taken at Dewetsdorp, a
pompon, several wagons with ammunition,
twenty-five prisoners and some horses
and mules. A portion of the enemy has
not been able to pass north.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
HELPING THE ORPHANS.
Cake Walk at Rocky Mount and Supper at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Especial to News and Observer

NopeCldl 10 news anu ODS6INSI'J
Rocky Mount, n. c., Dec. 15.-There
was one of the most unique enjoyable
entertainments, given last night in the
Opera House, that it has been my pleasure
to attend. 1t was gotten up by Miss
Flora Abrams for the benefit of the Ok
ford Orphan asylum. 1t was a cake walk
and those taking part were the little tots
of the town. There were in all seven
teen couples, divided into "sets." The
first set were boys and girls from about
ten to thirteen, seven couples; the next
set were from five to ten, ten couples.
They all did SO we'll that it was difficult
for the judges to decide which was the
best. The amount raised was $3.50.
After the cake walk the ladies of the
Methodist church served supper in the
Odd Fellows Hall for the benefit of the
Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh, from
which they realized over $1,000.
Miss Abrams deserves much credit for
training the children so well, as we'll as
getting up the entertainment for such a
good cause. H. r. HARDY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
North Carolina Postmasters.
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Especial to News and Observor)
Washington. D. c., Dec. 15.-North
Carolina postmasters appointed as fol-
Tvs: Bosticks Mill, Richmond county, j.
T. Chapel vice w. s. Bostick, resigned
Gainesville. Gates county, j. H. Hotter vice
NJ. L. Addict, dead; Pinehurst, Moore
county II. B. Stall.lgs, vice e. d.
Benbow, resigned; PIainfield Allegheny
county, r. A. Price, vice j. H. Wagner,
resigned; Quitsna, BERTHE county, NJ E.
Outlaw, vice F. J. Ryan, removed
Yanccy, Person county, J. w Yanccy.
vice G. NJ. Yancey, resigned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
SALE OF CITY BONDS.
Greensboro Disposes of slS5,ooo to Cincin-
natl Firm at liz II,
Especial to News and Observcr)

Greensboro. n c., Dec. 15.-The alder
men last night disposed of S135,0O0 Of
municipal Improvement bonds at the hand
some price of 1927, the purchasers be-
ing Seasongood & Meyer. Of Cincinnati.
The bonds are to run for a period Of 80
years, and will bear interest at the rate
Of per cent There were ten bidders,
the majority of whom had representa-
tives present when the bids were opened.
The premium on the bonds amounts to
SIC, 429.50.
The purchasers, Seasongood & Meyer,
already hold $S5 coo of Greensboro's bonds.
having purchased them a few months ago
at 111.19.
Work ON Greensboro's handsome new
city hall is nearing completion. The brick
work was finished yesterday and a num-
Der OF carpenters are now engaged on the
roof and the inside wood work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
State to Educate Negro Girls.
fBv The Associated Press

Jackson. Miss. Dec. 15.-The Board Of
trustees of Alcorn Agricultural and Nc
chanical Institute. an institution support
ed by the State for the education Of ne.
groes, today decided to admit negro girls
TO the college. This is the first attempt
that has been made in Mississippi 10 give
a practical education TO females of the
race A $4,000 dormitory is to be erect
ed for their accommodation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
North Carolinians Want to Fight.

Richmond correspondence Norfolk
Landmark "A duel between Messrs. O..
B. Jarman, of Jacksonville. ~ g.. and
George e. Hughes of Statesvi.ie was
prevented by the friendly Intervention Of
Prof. j. C. Freeman, Of the faculty Of the
Massey Business College, in wl.ich the
young men are students. 1t was reported
that knives were to be the weapons. The
young men had trouble in school and
decided to settle the matter aftcrward at
the Lee monument grounds"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
John Addison Porter Dead.

(By the Associated Press.)
Putnam, Conn, Dec. 15.-,John Adj.
Olson Porter. formerly private sccre-
tary of President Mckinley died today
at his residences here. He had been
sick for many weeks with IL rnaliunon4
IN Intestinal disease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16

The Judiciary of North Carolina" re-
sponded to by Hon. o. H. Allen; "Our
Hope for 1904" responded to by Hon. T.
g. Wooten: THE Machine" responded to
by Mr.. Plato Collins.
Short talks were made by DR.. H. D.
Harper and Mr.. e. B. Lewis. A large
persimmon, given by DR.. Harper, was
presented to Mr.. Simmons. The menu
embraced every delcacy of the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
New Steel Bridge at Louiskurg
Especial to News and observer.)

Louisburg, n. c., Dec. 15.-Travel was
begun this lnorning over the new steel
bridge on Tar River at this place. 1t has
been just one month since the old wooden
bridge was torn down. The new bridge
is one tenth of mile long. with double
track and a sidewalk on either side. 1t
is about four feet higher than the old
bridge
Capt. w. T. Wilder and wife are visit
ing relatives here. He is now stationed
at Mayaguez on the Island of Porto Rico.
His company is Of the nth United
States infantry. He was at one time
major of the First battalion of the Second
North Carolina regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
Banquet to Governor and Senator
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Especial to News and Observer
Kinston, y. c., Dec. 15.-The banquet
to Governor elect Aycock and Senator
elect Simmons was an elegant affair. Mr..
w. d. Pollock was toast master The
evening WaSl opened with PRAYER by DR..
H. d. HarAsr The toasls were: De
mocracy isl immortal" responded to by
Hon, u = o srsaEnnmons; I'VE Pledge Our
AL la e and Our Sacred Hon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-16
G. & A. Road Re-ele,ts Officers.
(By the Associated Press. J

Savannah Ca, Dec. 15.-The annual
meeting of the directors Of the Georgia
and Alabama Railroad, now part OF the
Seaboard Air Line System was held in
this city today. The officers were re-
elected as follows: ~
President, John Shelton Williams Fire
Vice President, Cecil Gebbet; Second
Vice President. J. w. Middendorf; secre-
tary, W. w Mackall
The widow OF Calvin S. Bryce IS d.