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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
CAPE DUTCH GIVE AID
Inc Situation in Cape Colony
is Dark.
Kitchener Goes 10 De Aar to Take Measures TO
Roll Back the Boer In
VaSon.
lBv the Associated Press.l !

London, Dec. 25.-CTuesday, 40 a. NJ
There is no sign of the dependency
which characterized BLACK December
last year At the same time the Christ
mas editorials find little cause for ex-
irene satisfaction. All express regret
that the nation is still at war. Some
take the trouble to remind thciy readers
that there are four times as many troops
ia South Africa now as there were twelve
months ago, and all engaged in the
monotonous and wearlsome duties against
an ever evasive foe and needing the SYM
pathy at home at this festive season.
The Standard. which says that Christ
mas finds the British people in a cnasten-
ed mood moralizes upon the strange lack
of political foresight regarding the char
acter and the wisdom of the operations
against the Beers. 1t confesses that
everything" has long since hecn done
that would have been possible to end the
war if we had been contending against
European powers" 1t is confident. how
ever, that the settlement is only ques-
tion of time.
Lord Kitcheners departure for De Aar
would be sufficient to explain the abb
sence OF official news.
Elaborate preparations are being made
to give Lord Roberts a popular welcome
January 3rd Ten thousand troops will be
gathered in London to line the route to
Buckingham palace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
Leads all North Carolina Daiies News Circulation

Upolu and Savii. and that the United
States has that of Tutuila. He has writ
ten letter to the chiefs of Tutuila in
viting them TO attend a gathering OF the
whole of the Samoan Government at his
place on Mulimin, in Upolu, and to bring
presents which may be construed as
tributes. The Tutuila chiefs have strong
ly resented the invitation.
The German Government is collecting
all the back taxes prior to the hosting
Of the flag at Apia.
The money for the guns surrendered by
the Malietoa and Mataafa factions is in
Apia, and the Samoans are awaiting pay
ment, but there are some disputes as to
the manner of paying out The German
Government wishes TO DO the whole
through their Treasury, but there are
many natives rot under American pre-
lection who are to receive a considerable
share of the money.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
Pennsylvania STEEL co.
1t is to be Reorganized With Capital Of $50,
100000
OBv the Associated Press.


Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-The Press viii
tomorrow say:
1T is understood that the long pending
negotiations for the reorganization of the
Pennsylvania Steel Company have been
concluded. According to good authority
there viii be new company formed with
a capital of $50, coo, 900 to take over the
OLD property and conduct its business in
the future. The charter, which was is
sued by the State of New Jersey, is said
to be very liberal, and will afford an
opportunity to take up ali the lines of
business in which it is necessary for a
modern iron and steel plant to engage.
The capital stock of $50,000 900 will
consist of $25, ,000, coo common and $25, =
0,000 preferred stock for which the
present holders of Pennsylvania Steel
shares will have an opportunity to sub
scribe on basis which it is expected will
yield a profit.
There will be a large amount of this
stock retained in the treasury of the
company for the various purposes. The
stock will be fully paid up and will not
be assessable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
RUsSIA's SHARP CRITICISM.
Accusations Against the Emperor and Empress
Dowager Declared Unfounded.
(By the Associated Press


st. Petersburg, Dec. 24-The Novoe
Vryema sharply criticises the JOINT note
of the powers TO China as being too long
to produce effect 1t says the accusations
against the Emperor and Dowager EN-
press are unfounded and that the Iaccu-
sation that Prince Tuan is alone RESPONSE
Bile for the treachcry. is ridiculous The
paper adds:
Rulers sometimes betray their own
country, but treason towards foreign pow
ers IS new conception. The statement
in the ultimatum that the troops will not
be withdrawn before the conditions are
accepted cannot mean Russia, whose troops
have already vacated Pc Chi Lii, whereas
Manchurian affairs do not concern the
powers. The note Will not bring peace.
the powers possibly repent not having
initiated Russia's example"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
A Hundred Thousand Collar Fire.
(By the Associated Press. J

Joliet, Ills. Dec. 24.-Fire today almost
completely destroyed the plant Of the Fox
Pressed Steel Car Works. one of the most
extensive manufacturing institutions in
this city. This costly machinery contain
ed in the factory was severely damaged
and the total loss is estimated to he above
$780, 600 with only 81, 500 insurance. The
institution belongs to the Steel Trust,
with branches in other localities. and it
is feared that the plant will not he re-
built here. Two hundred men will be
thrown out Of work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
JEALOUSY is TIE CAUSE
Antoni Dori stabs Veto Naraglano in
the Breast.
NARAGLANO PLANTS AByLLET IN HIS ARM
Fires Second Bullet Which Buries Itself in
the Brain of a Musician, Several
0ther Men Wounded in the
Riot That Follows.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York Dec. 24.-An Italian dance
at Mamaroneck, n. Y, which was started
last night as a Christmas celebration,
ended this morning in murderous row,
one man being killed outright, another
so badly stabbed that he is expected to
die, and several others receiving bal
wounds. The scene of the tragedy was
,-.e Foot and a Half House"
r'rcm what can be learned, the row was
2 .arted by Antoni Dori. Veto Naraglano
was waltzing around the dance hall with
a young woman who had refused to dance
with Dori The latter followed them about
the hall ridiculing their dancing and
making himself generally disagreeable to
them. Naraglano replied to his taunts
and Dori challenged him to a duel. The
dance was stopped Immediately. Nara
glano and Dori started outside, followed
by all the revellers and the musicians
left their instruments on the floor Nara
glano drew a revolver, Dori a stiletto.
The latter made a plunge at Naraglano
and drove his stilletto deep into the
mans breast. Naraglano fired twice. One
shct tore Doris arm and the other struck
Antonio Guiseppi, one of the musicians,
in the eye, the bullet penetrating the
brain This Immediately precipitated a
general fight When the Italians had
fought themselves tired Guiseppi and
Naraglano we're helpless on the ground.
Dominica Chippi and Guiseppi Cortez were
bleeding from many cuts.
Guiseppi, the musician, died tonight and
Naraglano is still unconscious.
After the fight there was a general
flight of Italians from the town and as
but little information can be obtained 10
arrests have been made yet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
sAMOANs LIKE GOV. -TILLEY.
And Are Pleased With the United States for
the Protection Afforded Them.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.1
Tutuila, Samoa, Dec. 9.-Governor TilIey
has gone to New Zealand with the Abar-
enda to get supplies of coal and to have
the ship repaired Previously Governor
Tilley made official visits to all the dis
tricts. He was accompanied by Judge e.
w. Gurr. Secretary for Native Affairs.
District meetings were held at the lead
ing centres. At these meetings all the
native officials, native chiefs anA talking
men were present. Highest tributes Of
praise and thanks were unanimously given
by the people to Governor Tillev and 10
the United States Government for the
protection now afforded them At each
district meeting the Samoans passed
resolutions recommending to the Govern
ment the passage of the following laws.
/. The raising of revenues by taxing
the Samoans for native affairs
2. The abolshment of the custom Of
presenting large numbers of fine mats
and property at marriages and deaths tor
distribution among the friends attending
the marriage Of a funeral rite.
The prohibition of the custom of a
whole village or district taking a malaga
tourney and bileting themselves on
other towns and districts for an indefinite
period. Some trouble has been caused by
the differences and disputes between the
local missionary societies, one of which
the Mormons. 1t became necessary to
enact a law enabling the settlement OF
disputes and a Sunday ordinance is now
n force
Mataafa of Upolu does not seem TO
realize that thel erman Government has
supreme conirq Of the Government Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
reflect ugon our side Of the cl9stioa can

reflect unon our side of the cl9stioa can
expect us to agree.
When Senator Lodge announces that
Americans expect Europe to keep out
of America. he forgets that EH2!and is a
great North American power, and means
to remain such a power.
"If the Hay Pauncefote Treaty is not
adopted IN form acceptable tG US, we
shall stand quietly upon our indubitable
rights under the Clayton Bulwer Treaty,
rights which canot be affected by any
action the American Senate may choose
to take"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
MEIKLEJoHN IN THE RACE.
Goes to Lincoln to Take Personal Charge of
HIS Senatorial Canvass
(By the Associated Press


Lincoln, Neb Dec. 24.-Assistanr ser
retary of War George ID. Meikieiohn ar
rived in Lincoln today TO assume peTsoI a.
management of his canvass for seat in
the United States Senate. The Nebraska
Legislature, which convencs or the first
Of the new year will have tw1 Senators
to elect, successor to John A I hurston
apd one to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Monroe L. Hayward which IS
being filed at present by Wiisn Y. Al
len, by appointment of the Governor
There is a small Republican lc@lor,ty in
both houses OF the Legislature. There
are dozen candidates Tor the vacant
seats, the more prominent being Ir.
Meiklejohn. Edward Rosewatcr aid C;,.;-
gressman David H. Mercer, of Urala
David E. Thompson, Of Lincoln; 'rmcr
Congressman Hainer, of Aurora; l.. r.
Richards, of Fremont; e. H. Hinshaw of
Farbury, and former Governor Lorenzo
Crounse. of Fort Calhoun, himself a melu-
ber of the State Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
DEATH IN THE FOG
British Steamer Brunswick
Grounds in a Channel.
She KeeIs Over and Sinks, Seven of the Crew
Being Lost. 0tner Wrecks
Reported
lRy Lhe Associated Press J

London, Dec 24.-Dense fogs on the
coasts are greatly interfering with nayi-
cation and several wrecks have occurred.
The British steamer Brunswick grounded
in the British ohanrei. keeled over and
sank. Seven of her crew were drowned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
BURNED FOR FORTY TWO YEARS
Two More VIII Flopsa Pefo~o THIS Under
ground RlazJ Is LxtinguIshod.


Tamaqua, Pa, December 24.-fhe Of
ficials of the Lehigh Csal and Navi-
CATION company are iubiliant over the
fact that the fire in the celebrated
burning mine at Summit Hill, which
started forty-two years ago, is now
under control. and it is said that the
next two wears will see its eXtinguish-
ment. The fire, which has consumed
about forty-five acres of the finest
coal land in the anthracite region, has
moved westward toward Lansford.
Two immense drilling machines,
which have been constantly probing
for the fire, have now honeycombed
the earth to the west of the burning
portion.
Culm is being poured into these
holes. and solid mass will thus con-
front the fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
Four Shots Bl ought Dealh


Middlesboro, KY, Dec 24.-Gilis john
son was shot and killed by Charles Wilcox
OF Harlan county, today. Wilcox was
slightly Wounded. Johnson was shot four
times, death being instantaneous. John
son is reputed to have killed three men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
ENGLAND WON'T ACCEPT THEM.
So Declares the Times, Speaking of the Amend
ments
(By the Associated Press.)

London. Dee. "a. The Tires IN an edi-
torial on President McKnicys decision
to submit the Hay Paucenfote Canal
Treaty to Great Britain reproaches him
with shifting dangerous responsibility
on the British Government, and says:
THE President must bear the responsi-
blity for any friction that may ensue.
The amended treaty is n bargain TO Which
We cannot agree, and to which no reason
able American who takes the trouble to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
r. B. Cooke Traffic Manager.
(By the Associated Press. J


Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-At a meeting of
the Board of Directors of the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Com
pany, in this city today, Il. 5. Cooke was
promoted to the newly established posi-
tion of Traffic Manager with enlarged
duties He will be in charge of all mat
ters relating to the passenger and freight
business of the company. The appoint
ment is to take effect from January 1st,
and Mrs. Cookies office will remain at
Norfolk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
THE REVOLT OF PERAzA.
Ee Was Formerly Secretary General of Presi
dent Castro
CIV the Associated Press.

Curacao, Dutch Guiana, Dec. 24.-(Via
Haytien Cable )-Celestino Peraza, form
erly the Secretary General Of President
Castro Of Venezuela, has revolted against
the Venezuelan Government near LeZema.
in the Guarico district. a force of 2,5OU
Venezuelan troops, under General Aris-
tides Fandeo, has been sent against Per-
aza.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
CAPE DUTCH AID THE BoERs.

London, Dec. 25.-(Tuesday) r" We
learn" says the Daily Mail, THAT the
reports of serious situation in Cape
Colony, are fully confirmed. Tho iavad-
ing Beers are receiving much assistance
from the Cape Dutch. Railway communi-
cation between Cape Town and the north
is almost entirely severed, partly by
Boer operations and partly by rains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.
Twenty-Five Fishermen Are Known to Have
Been Drowned
(By the Associated Press.

London, Dec. 24.-The reports that sew
eral Shetland fishing boats were in great
peril from the storm and had probably
been lost are confirmed. Only one boat
of five has been found and it is known
that no fewer than twenty-five fishermen
have perished
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
KRUGER sTIFF-NEcKED.

London. Dec. -(Tuesday) Since the
Nooitgedacht affair.", says the corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail at Tho Hague,
MIR. Kruger has become stiff-necked. He
now scornfully rejects all private sug-
gestions IN the nature OF peace over
trres.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

At Cleveland Ohio, orders have been is
sued abolishing the train boys or news
butchers" on all trains of the Erie Rail-
road system, west of SalamaDcany, after
midnight December 31st and on all lines
east of that point after midnight January
21sE. -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
Juries For Porto Rico.
fRv The Associated Press. !

(By The Associated PreSS.J
San Juan, Porto Rico Dec. PA bill
introducing the jury system in Porto Rico
has passed both houses of the Legisla-
ture
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
Armenians Appeal to Mckinley
(By the Associated press.)

Boston, Dec. 24-The Armenian Reyo-
luton Federation have telegraphc,, Presi-
dent Mckinley a resolution adopted IN
annual convention today urging this Cow
oTnment interference in behalf os the Ar
menians who. the resolution says are
pcrishing and will soon be exterminated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

At Washington yesterday Assistant Sec
retary Spalding today took favorable ac-
tion on the appeal of Miss Coudit Smith
from the action of the customs authorities
at New York on seizing her trunks her
arrival from China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

a bald headed clergyman recently
preached from the appropriate text The
hairs of our head are numbered.
The age-herald., 1900-11-09
JOHN |, BURNETT
 TIE CONGRESSMAN
Is in Birmingham and Makes Some GraveCharges Against
 Persons Not Named

Hon. John L. Burnett, who was reelected to Congress from the Seventh Alabama District last Tuesday, is in the city He was kept busy at the Morris last night shaking hands with his friends and receiv- ing their congratulations over his splendid victory. The Seventh was conceded to be a close district but the magnificent cam paign made by MT. Burnett and his cam raign committee ended in a complete vic tory over the combined opposition.
 The fact that the name of John D. Bur nett, one of the electors, was on the ticket probably as many as 300. A great many voters, in their hurry to cast their ballots, put their x mark in front of John D. Bur netts name instead of John L. Burnett.
 There has been some talk of N B. Spears the defeated candidate for Congress, insti- tuting a contest for the seat in Congress to which MT. Burnett was elected MT Bur nett in referreing to this probable action last night, said:
 'I have won the fight in spite of the fact that the district was filled with deputy mar shals, deputy collectors, gaugers and so on who were at the polls in many places dis rributing whisky and money and :ntimdat- ing voters These men were there on the orders of their bosses and I am going to Washington in a. few days to institute an investigation against some of the chief Federal officials in this State. I have the proof dead
The age-herald., 1900-11-09
CAREER OF THE
 GOVERNOR ELECT
Something of the Man Who is
 Battling With Death
HIS REMARKABLE RECORD
Has Served in Many Places of Honor and Stamped His Life With Success Through His
 Ceaseless Efforts

Opelika, November S-(Special )-While Hon. William J. Sanford, the distinguished Goyernor-elect of Alabama is bravely bat ting for life in darkened room at his home in this city, with his inauguration only a few days off and the State breath less with anxiety and suspense and the lawmakers torn and perplexed over the un- usual complications his death would bring about, a few words concerning the career of this remarkable man will be of interest to the thousands who are watching his condition. If he recovers, or if he does not, his life has been one succession of successes obtained by natural ability and ceaseless effort.
 Colonel Sanford was born in Meriwether County, Ga., on September It, 1Sa4 At the age of + he entered the Confederate army, and after AppomattoX came to Alabama, where his people were living, and took up the thread of life. His oratory, his strik- ing personality and rugged honesty com manded attention early, and he naturally became a leader. In 1875 he was elected delegate to the Constitutional Convention and assisted in framing the present con- stitulion and was the author of the tax
  ance He has frequently been trustee oi the State colleges and university, and in 1876 was State elector and voted for Samuel J. Tilden. In 1878 he was elected to Con- gress After that he was sent to the lower house of the legislature several times, and was then sent to the State Senate, being president of that body for long time
 Colonel Sanford is a member of several fraternal orders, and is of deeply religious nature, being an exhorter in the Methodist Church and frequently filled the pulpit on Sunday during his candidacy for Governor after campaigning all the week. His ora tory is transcendent. He holds his audi ences spel-bound with the wonderful witch cry of his words and the mellow cadence of his voice.
 During all these years of public service he has not grown rich or pompous. On the contrary he is in moderate circumstances, gentle and patient in demeanor, kind and courteous to all
 Though there were five candidates in the rtcent race for Governor, it was seen late that the people, not the politicians, were favorable to Sanford. It was a landslide in the primaries and a stampede in the convention and an overwhelming majority in the election.
 Today, just at the zenith of his fame and honor, in the full meridian of the peoples trust and love, he lies on a bed of pain sick unto death, wearily watching the dark hours pass away measured by the ceaseless beating of little clock. He has fought a good fight, and no matter how the hand of fate should turn the scales, he is and will be victor still, for in all things he has walked erect and kept the faith, and the prayers of the State are with him.
 ROSCOE w. GORMAN
The age-herald., 1900-11-09
Funeral of Mrs. Ward VootIe.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Ward Vo- gtle took place from St. Aloysius Church, Bessemer, yesterday Rev. Father Wright conducting the service There was large attendance.
 The palbearers were John Connolly John Collins, James Donohue, James Gar rty, Robert E. Lee and J. M Murphy
 Mrs. Vogtle is survived by her husband three children and her brothers, George J. Ward, Jr., and Thomas Ward of Besse- mer. Her father, George J. Ward, Sr., al- so survives. He lives in Memphis. Her cousin, Miss Ellen Anderson of Louisville, who had been with her for several weeks, was present at the funeral, as was her cousin, John w. Gahan of Birmingham.
 Mrs. Vogel was greatly beloved by wide circle of friends
The age-herald., 1900-11-09
AUTHORITIES
Give Out a Statement-Say There is
 No Dancer.

Natchez, Miss, November S.-At a con- ference tonight Dr. J. c. French, local
 health officer, and Dr. w. T. Aikman, coun- ty health officer, prepared the following statement for the Associated Press:
 "Natchez Miss, November S.-Dr H. A. Can't, president of the State Board of Health, and Past Assistant Surgeon c. P. Wertenbaker, United States Marine Hospi- tai Service, met here today to investigate health conditions. After a careful exami. nation and a conference with the physi- clans of the city, they find that dengue fever has been prevailing in this and adja- cent sections for several weeks past They also find three cases of yellow fever in this city, several other cases the diagnosis of which has not yet been determined. It is thought that there is no danger of any further spread of the fever on account of the lateness of the season. The city au- thorities have isolated all the cases and have them carefully guarded Every pre- caution will be taken to prevent any fur ther extersion of the disease. Frost is pre- dicted for tonight, and this will put an end to further trouble"
The age-herald., 1900-11-09
PORTO RICO.

San Juan, Porto Rico, November S-The official returns of Tuesdays election are nearly all at hand from the various parts of the island. They show, as was antici- pated, the election by the Republicans of the entire house of delegates and of Senor Frederico Degetau as commissioner of Congress.
 Only 151 Federals went to the polls, the total Republican vote being about 5S00O.
 The only disturbance thus for reported occurred last evening, when some twenty Republicans of San Juan, who were cele- bratin gthe victory, visited Rio Pedras, Federal town. They were met on the out skirts by the Federalists with the mayor and police. Shots were exchanged. and one person was killed and two wounded
 There was some rioting in the town throughout the night.
 Police endorsements were sent there this evening to prevent a threatened re- newal of the disorders.