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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Scciety's chief diversion in the way of
sport just now is the Fencing Club. Of
which Count Cassiui and Col. Henry May
are the president and vice president, and
which is established at 1863 New No-k
Avenue in admirable quarters. The clue
roll already numbers fifty members. among
whom are the Ambassadors and Ministers
of the various embassies and legations aid
a number OF prominent men and women
from the official and resident circles. The
young ladies of the club are very amLi-
tious in their desire to become experts
with the foils and are at the club every
day to receive instruction from the clubs
fencing master Professor Darieulat. There
is some talk among the members OF re-
peating the entertainment of a week 1r
two ago, but the matter, so far, has rot
been definitely decided. Among these wfo
are specially skillful with the fOils aie
Miss Cassini, Miss Merriam Mrs. is Wei
liant, Mrs May, Mr.. and Mrs. Padelf1rd,
Prince Troubetskoy, and Cheyaiier Tienia-
move.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
Baby Carriages.

Never before have we shown
such Il wealth of beautiful pat
terns-all richly upholstered and
fitted with the latest improve
ments. including rubber tires, pat
ent wheel brakes. and adjustable
parasol holders. \ splendid va
riety of styles at so and SD. COM
plete. with satin. lace covered par
asols. Your choice Oh easy pay
ments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Mrs. \. l.. Barber entertained at an
other ideally pleasant luncheon on board
the Shemara yesterday. when her guests
were Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Teller, Mrs. Lent,
Mrs. Reyburn. Mrs. Taber johnson. Mrs.
HamIin, Mrs Guthridge, Mrs. Willis Moore,
Mrs H. W. Seymour, Mrs. Wainwright,
Mrs. Cox. Mrs Tiernan. Mrs. ChaImer,
Mrs. Lander, Mrs. Ballock, Mrs, +. y.
Davis. Mrs. WorthingtOn. Mrs. Rabbit,
Mrs Walcott Mrs. Paul, Mrs. John Rus
sell Young. Mrs Alexander, Miss STEELE.
and Miss Bernard. The yacht was gay
with flags and the floral decorations were
yellow and white carnations with ribbons
of the combined colors. The Shemara did
not weigh anchor, but the guests enjoyed
little trips in the steam launch, sailboats,
and gigs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

The Swedish Minister entertained at din
ner last night, in honor of the Russian
Ambassador. Mr.. Grip being bachelor
the Baroness Hengelmuller, wife OF the
Austrian Minister. received the evening
guests
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Mrs Josiah Kingsley Oil and her little
daughter sailed last Wednesday for Ant
werp and Paris. Their trip will include
a ~isiJ to London before returning to their
home. The Owls Nest. Cleveland Park.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Mr. and Mrs. James \. August have is
u.l cards announcing the marriage oil
-ir daughter Eva Lee. to Mr. James Au-
Justine Hendley en- Wednesday. April Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

We offer YOU choice from a
stock that is absolutely without Il
rival in this city More than 200
rolls are displayed for your selec-
ton. They include all the neatest
patterns. in Cotton Warp, Joint
less. and Inserted varieties. Every
ward is reIiable-and we tack
them down without extra cost.
See this new stock tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

We cut. fit. and tack all Mat
tings down entirely free of
cost. There is no waste; you
pay only for the actual mum
Der of wards required To Gov
or your floors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Cfcyalier Trentanove, the sculptor, who
as recently returned from Europe was
i',s:.y engaged while abroad su2erintend-
{, he casting Of his colossal bronze stat
10 OF Gen Albeit Pike. the eminent Ma
on End student Ct books and men. The
statuc is To be placed ct the triangle AZ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

The Mexican Ambassador and Sonora
Approx have dinner invitations out for
tomorroM evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Other social happenings Of the week VIII
be the tea to be given by Mrs. GdlIdudet
at Kendall Green at the close OF the PIE
sentation exercises OF the Deaf Mute COL
lege. aud the tea which Mrs. }. Eakin
Gadsby will give for the younger SGT IL
compliment TO Mrs. Casey Wright, dJu&h-
ter Of Gen Marcus j. Wright. naNt Tuos-
dayaf ternoon. The private view IT the
Corcoran Gallery next Friday evening ana
he entertainment at the Lafayette Sal
urday night under the direction OF the
Aid Society for the Blind will about com
plete the round Of the weeks festivities
SO far as announced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

1t is scarcely probable that the seasoa
will have anything more delightful m
store than the excursion for the GridirOn
Club which Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas f.
Walsh will give to Chesapeake Beach
next Saturday and for which they have
issued invitations TO additional guests. all
Of whom are ladies. The special train
will leave in the morning at 10 O'Clock
and the run Will be made before dark
Haley's orchestra will supply music fer
the dancers and dinner vii! be served At
the beach in sight and sound OF the break
ers OF he baN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Ours are built of the best kiln
dried lumber-walls packed with
charcoal - interiors large and
roomy, and easy to keep clean.
We have Refrigerators in all
siZes-single or double doors
with or without porcelain water
coolers. lee Boxes. tOo-in all
sizes-all prices, and all on credit.
Let us send one out tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Mrs. George a. Shallenberger and the
Misses Shallenberger will be at home IN
formally Fridays MAY 4 and II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
LACKEY BOY
Benjamin D. OdeIl, Jr,, for
Governor
"Weskt Tim" Will be Renominated for Lieu
tenant Governor. Ticket fixed
Up BY the Bosses.
lBv the Associated Press.l

Sarotoga, ~ Y, September 3.-The
Republican State Committee met tonight
and as result of conferences of the
leaders during the day the program of
the Republican convention tomorrow and
Wednesday is already settled. The tick
ct will be:
For Governor-Benjamin D. Odell, Jr.,
of Orange.
For Lieutenant Governor-Timothy L..
Woodruff Of Kings.
For Comptroller-William ]. Morgan,
of Erie.
For Secretary of State-John T. Nc
Donough, of Albany.
For State Engineer-Edward A. Bond,
For Attorney General-John G.. Davies,
of Oneida
For State Treasurer-John P. Jacckel,
Of Cayagua.
1t was given out this afternoon that
Ex-Governor Frank Black will make the
speech nominating Odell. This is note
worthy because Mr.. Black and his
frineds, including Louis F. Payn, of Chat
ham. former Commissioner of Insurance,
ana ADTdildD OIIuDeI, VI NC" AOA n CA'J
have been acting independently of Sena-
tor Platt in politics since Governor
Roosevelt's nomination two years ago.
The convention will be opened by the
man the convention later will nominate
for Governor. The Lieutenant Governor
ship was practically forced again on Mr..
Woodruff who wanted to be Governor,
and in default of that honor desired to
succeed Mr.. Odell as State Chairman.
Mr.. Odell will continue in that position,
however, until the campaign closes,
thereby fulfilling a pledge he made to
Mr.. Hanna. Mr.. Woodruff will be tenn
porary chairman Of the convention. On
the subject of trusts the platform will
contain a plank in favor of publicity
of their affairs and operations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
Leads all NorthC CaromaD Daiiesm News and Circulation

meath it's great weight. Behind the en-
gine, six of the ten cars were also mass
of wreckage. The first car was broken in
twain, and the other five cars were
thrown on their sides. completely de-
molished.
Nine persons were killed in the>irsT two
cars, and the others in these coaches were
badly MANNED.
RESCUED FPOM THE DEBRIS.
AS soon as the crash came terrible
cry arose from the smashed cars, and
those who had not been injured quickly
crawled or jumped from the cars and
went to the assistance of the injured.
Many were pinned down by wreckage and
had to be freed by the liberal use of axes.
With three or four exceptions the dead
were killed instantly, the others dying on
their way to the hospitals. All the in
iured were first taken to a shed at the
Hatfield station. and the dead were re-
moved to barn. Messengers were sent
to the nearby villages for physicians, and
a relief train was telegraphed for from
Bethlehem. With fifteen doctors and half
dozen nurses a special train was sent
from Bethlehem but before it reached the
scene of the wreck, it was signaled to re-
turn TO BoLnlen6m, dS Il SDeCldl carrying
nearly all the injured had started for the
hospital at that place. On the run from
Hatfield to the hospital three of the in
jured died. Great trouble was experience
ed in keeping the relatives away from the
injured on the train. so that the doctors
gathered from near Hatfield could at
tend to the wounded.
The special train arrived at Bethlehem
at 80 and was met by fully 5000 per-
sons, all clamoring to get bit OF news
of the wreck or trying to learn whether
loved ones were among the victims. The
news of the wreck reached Bethlehem at
s o'clock, and spread like wildfre All
the police of the town were gathered at
the station. and it was with great diff
Guilty that the injured were removed to
the ambulances and other vehicles which
conveyed them to the hospitals. All dur
ing the day people from Allentown Cat
asauqua, and other places came pouring
into Bethlehem. and confusion Teigned
throughout the day.
ESCAPE OF THE SECOND SECTION.
The second section of the excursion,
Continued on second page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
RUSSIA Is HESITATING
And Much Depends Upon Her Attitude
in the Matter.
IMPORTANT ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE
The Govenor Of One Province Asks Reward
for Inviting Fifty Foreigners Under his
Protection and Then CooIIy
Numbering Them.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, September ga dispatch
from Minister Conger was received by
the State Department today. 1t was
chiefly interesting from being the first
word from him since his dispatch of
about the 9th ultimo, referring to the
proposed parade of troops through the
Imperial palace in Pekin. Like that dis
patch, this is without date as to Pekin.
it was stated that it contained nothing
materially changing the situation. The
lack of date led to determination to
take energetic steps by which all dis
patches hereafter coming to the State
Department from China will have the
date clearly stated
Two other dispatches received today
from China referred to the state of
health of the troops, which is generally
satisfactory. 1t cannot be learned that
there has been any marked advance
ment of the negotiations between the
powers touching the withdrawal of the
international force from Pelxin. The
plain indication is that the powers are
acting upon the hint conveyed in the
last note of the State Department and
are bringing all their influence to bear
upon Russia to induce her to change
her mind as to withdrawing her troops.
For some reason the authorities here
appear to feel a growing confidence that
this effort will be successful.
1t is noted as a fact of great Signifi-
canoe that the proposition is being ad-
vanced to have Prince Ching return to
Pekin as the acting head of the Chinese
Government The suggestion is made
that the progress of this plan of reor-
ganization while the international troops
are still in Pekin, promising as it does
speedily to provide an actual de factC
Chinese Government with which the ma
tions may treat without further doubt
as to it's strength, may solve the pres
ent problem and put the Chinese cues
tion in fair way to final and satisfac-
tory settlement. Much may depend upon
the attitude of Russia in this matter, and
the manner in which she treats this ap-
peal from the Chinese notables may
prove to be a test of the sincerity OF
her expressed desire to deal with the
Chinese Government as soon as possible
DR.. Hill, the First Assistant Secretary
of State, returned to Washington today
and assumed the duties of acting head
of the Department of State, relieving
Mr.. Adee, who has performed these du-
ties during the perplexing diplomatic
exchanges of recent date.
Soon after arriving DR.. Hill went to
the White House and spent a half hour
with the President, going over the pres
ent status of the Chinese negotiations
A dispatch from the chief surgeon at
Taku, DR.. Farley, makes it apparent
that whatever the conditions may be on
the land between Taku and Pekin, the
Pei River route at least is open and
safe for the transportation Of passen-
gers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
RAILROAD TAXATION
The Hearing at AsheviIIe Has
Been Concluded.
Il Will Be Resumed on September ll,h, a
Greensboro. The Railroads Show
Very Weak Case.
Especial to News and Observer.)

\DBNNioi W ANNNS anu oDSNlN WI
Asheville, n. c., September 3.-Thir-
teen witnesses from Buncombe coun-
ty were examined today. They testi-
fled on the direct examination to the
effect that real estate in the county
was assessed for from one half to three
fOurths of what it would sell at a vol
untary sale, and that there was a diff
ference of from one-fourth to one
third between what land would bring
at a voluntary and forced sale. Some
of them mentioned instances where
land had been sold for more than it's
assessed value and likewise at public
sale for less.
Upon cross examination they all
showed that lack of personal knowl-
edge of any rule of under valuation
throughout the country.
The defendants counsel say upon a
review of the weeks work they are
well satisfied. Ninety-one witnesses
have been examined for the railroads.
Not few of them have given most
valuable testimony for the defendants.
There has been fatal failure
throught, except in two counties TO
prove any preconcert of action or COM
bination among the assessors. In
many of the counties, certain classes
of land have been valued at full value,
and in nearly all the land has been
assessed at not less than what it
would bring at auction for cash after
full advertisement
1t is true that many individual in
stances of under valuation have been
shown here and there, but the same
witnesses showed a large number of
instances where the property has
been assessed at more than it brought
at fair public sale for cash. 1t was
generally admitted by the witnesses,
that personal property was assessed
at it's true value, and that no rule of
a percentage reduction was applied
to cash and solvent credits, which
make up a considerable portion of
the property of the counties. With
the exception of half dozen wit
nesses, the cross examination has vir-
tually destroyed the railroads case as
made out on the direct examination.
The hearing was concluded mere to-
day and an adjournment was taken
to Greensboro on the 18th instant. at
2 o'clock D. m, where it will be again
resumed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04

ones it shall leave to private or cOrpo-
rate ownership, securing to itself mere
ly the right to regulate.
''In my own State during the last half
dozen years we have made a number of
notable strides in labor legislation and
with very few exceptions tie laws have
worked well.
I'm New York our action has been
along two lines. In the first place we
determined that as an employer of labor
the State should set a good example to
other employers
Accordingly we have adopted an eight
hour law for the State employees and for
all contractors who do State work and
we have also adopted a law requir-
ing that the fair market rate of
wages shall be given. l am glad to
say that both measures have SO far on the
whole worked we'll.
"The other side of our labor legislation
has been that affecting the wage workers
who do not work for the State. Here we
have acted in three different ways, through
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. through
the Board Of Mediation and Arbitration
and through the Department of Factory
Inspection.
During the last two years the Board of
Mediation and Arbitration has been espe-
cially successful. Not only have they
succeeded in settling many strikes after
they were started, but they have succeed
ed IN preventing a much larger number OF
strikes before they got fairly under way
1.-The Bureau of Labor Statistics has
done more than merely gather the statis-
TICS for by keeping in close touch with all
the leading labor interests, it has kept
them informed on countless matters that
were really of vital concern to them. In
cidentally, one pleasing feature of the
work of this bureau has been the steady
upward tendency shown during the last
four years both in the amount of wages
received and in the quantity and steadi-
ness of employment. No other man has
benefited so much as the wage worker by
the growth in prosperity during these
years.
"The Factory Inspection Department
deals chiefly of course, with conditions in
great cities. One very important phase
of it's work during the last two years has
been the enforcement Of the anti-sweat
Continued on second page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
RoCKHILL AT SHANGHAI.
What he Thinks of Chinese Situation After
Arrival on the Ground.

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.)
Shanghai, Sept. 2-Mr. William Wood
VILE Rockhill, special commissioner of
the United States Government to investi
gate and report on conditions in China.
in am interview with a representative of
the Associated Press, emphasizing the im-
portance of the harmonious action of the
powers as a measure of Self-defenSe,
said:
''If the Chinese Government is able to
break the concert of nations and to bring
about disagreement on the part of any
government in such a way as to secure
any relaxation of the Joint demands, all
the foreigners in China may as we'll pack
up and leave.
'sThis is the best opportunity to settle
for all time the status of foreigners in
China If that matter is not settled now,
the Chinese will be encouraged to persist
in their present policy. and the powers
will have the whole trouble to thrash over
again every two or three years. / believe
that all the governments are impressed
with this truth. and / believe most of
them realize that a definite and perma /
nent settlement of the status of foreign
ers and the establishment of freedom of
free trade are more important to them
now than the acquisition of territory.
PROOF OF IMPERIAL GUILT.
This has been deliberately planned
movement on the part of the Chinese
Government to expel all foreigners. The
decrees printed in the Imperial Gazette
prove this. The movement has been prac-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
FIGHTING IN THE PHILIPPINES
One American Was killed and Six Others Were
Wounded.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, Sept. 3.-The War Depart
merit today received the followingSdispatch
from General Macarthur:
Manila. Sept. 8.
ITO Adjutant General, Washington:
General Hughes reports outbreak on
Bohol First Lieutenant Lowack, Forty
fourth volunteer infantry reports engage
ment near Carmen, Bohol, our losses in
killed one, wounded six. Enemy loss in
killed 100. Have not received further de-
ta!;s.
(Signed) MACARTHUR"
Bohcl is an island in the Southern part
of the archipelago, 365 miles from Manila.
1t lies north CT the large island Of Min
danao and is not far from Cuba.
DEATH OF TWO OFFICERS.
Washington, Sept. 3.-General MacAr-
thur chronicles two recent deaths among
his officers in the Philippines in cable
grams received at the War Department
today.
The messages announced that Captain
II. Bentley, Forty seventh infantry of
volunteers died on the morning OF Au-
gust 26th from wounds received in action
near Camalig, Luzon, on August 21st.
The second dispatch states that Second
Lieutenant R. L. Fernald, of the Twenty
sixth volunteer infantry, was accidentally
drowned in the Jalaur River near Poto-
tan, Panay, on September 1st.
Captain Bentley was native of Pulaski
county, Va He entered the service as
First Lieutenant in the Second Virginia
volunteers in April, 1898. and was appoint
ed Captain of the Sixth Virginia volun-
teers in October. 1898. He was appoint
ed a captain in the Forty seventh volun-
teers in August, 1899, and in November
left for the Philippine Islands, where he
had been on duty up to the time OF his
death.
Lieutenant Fernald. was born in 1873
at Winterport. Maine. He served as
private in the Seventh infantry during the
Spanish war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
THE sLECTIoN IN ARKANSAS.
jeff Davis Democrat, Elected Governor By
Big Majority.
(Rv the Associated Press.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 3.-The entire
Democratic ticket headed by Hon. jeff
Davis, of Pope county, for Governor. was
elected in Arkansas today. Early returns
Indicate that the vote will be lighter
than was ex3ected. H. l.. Remmet, the
Republican candidate for Governor, made
a good showing and his increased vote
over two years ago will probably reduce
the usually large Democratic majority.
There was no opposition to the Demo-
cratic ticket for any office except the
governorship.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04

| tically successful, since every foreigner In
the interior has been obliged to seek
refuge in the treaty ports The imperial
government merely utilized the Boxers
as convenient accessories to its schemes.
THE relief of Pekin is merely an Incl
dent of the crisis. The really important
work remains to be done. Marquis Ito,
probably the best-informed man alive on
Eastern politics, said that the present
was the greatest crisis in the history of
China, and that all preceding Eastern
questions sunk into insignificance beside
it, Are civilized nations to yield to the
Chinese conceit of their own superior
ity?"
Mr.. Rockhill and other officials in
Shanghai, like the public. are utterly ig-
norant ot the course of diplomatic and
military events at Pekin. The consuls of
the various governments have sent fire.
quent kilograms to their respective min
listers, but have been unable to get replies.
1t is suspected that official messages are
tampered with between Shanghai and
CEefoo.
EARL LII PLOTTING MISCHIEF.
The attitude of the southern vceroys in
in their good faith and negotiations will
probably be conducted through them
There is a financial panic in Chinese
business circles here. Probably an impor
tant factor is the money rate, which is
now SO per cent. per month. The traders
are trying to get the ear of the officials.
Ii Hung Chang still remains in Shang
hal. He is thoroughly discredited, but is
intriguing to get the foreigners to quar-
rel among themselves. Today he told
American and English diplomats that the
Russians had promised to withdraw from
Pekin regardless of the policy of other
nations. His statement is not believed.
On the contrary, it is thought probable
that he is simultaneously assuring the
Russians that the Americans and British
have promised to withdraw.
Ii Hung Chang visited the French con-
sui this morning and had long interview
with him. The subject matter of the con-
ference has not been divulged.
THE WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS.
Paris, Sept. 3.-France has not yet re-
Continued on sixth page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-04
MUST BE A STRAIGHT DEMOCRAT.
Democrats of White Oak Pass Resolution
About Congressman.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Apex, N. c., Sept. 3.-Tonight at a
meeting of the Democratic club of White
Oak township the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we denounce as un-
democratic any effort to force the nomina-
tion of any man for Congress who declar-
ed on the stump in the last campaign that
he is not Democrat.
Resolved further, That we will not sup
port any man for Congress who is not a
straightout Democrat. and.
Resolved further. That these resolu-
tions be wired Immediately to the News
and Observer with the request that they
be published in its first ISSUE