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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
LIGHT ON THE CAMPAIGN.
Suffering From Heat and Thirst. Brit
ish Cave Dwellers.

correspondence of the Associated Press
London, December Both. 1S99-'Tht
men were crowding round the engines il
line offering the drivers fabulous prices
for cup of water" writes the Globe
correspondent, describing the close of the
battle at Enslin, "but it was useless
The drivers had been threatened with
court martial if they supplied any, as
there was great difficulty in keeping
sufficient supply for the engines I saw
one soldier lying flat on the line under
an engine catching a few drops in his
mouth from steam pipe"
Such extracts as this from the mailed
descriptions of the fighting in South
Africa give some faint idea of the condi-
tons under which it is being carried on.
Belated us these letters are by the time
they appear in English papers, they
throw much needed light upon the cam
palgn. so barrenly reported over the cen
eored cable.
THE INTOLERABLE HEAT
The heat that drove British soldiers 20
drink gratefully from the exhaust pipe
of an engine after seven hours fighting
at Enslin, where they lost 10 killed and
wounded has proved serious factor III
the care of the wounded. Surgeon
Makins, formerly of ST Thomas Hospi-
tai, writes under date of the field hOspi-
tai at Orange River:
During an eight days stay some 600
wounded men have passed through the
hands of the Royal Army Medical
Corps here. In one night alone 300 pa
tients arrived from the fight at Modder
River. Yesterday the Thermometer reg
iStered 125 degrees Fahrenheit in some
of the tents. The journey from here to
the base hospital at Wynberg takes 2S
hours and emphasizes the difficulties due
TO the immense length of the line of
communication"
BRITISH LIVING IN CAVES.
The doings of the besieged at Lady
smith have been fully described by recent
letters. If the Beers continue to 50
closely hem in and continuously lombard
Whites force the besieged promise to
become full-fedged cave dwellers, for ac-
cording to the Daily News correspondent
ut Ladysmith. the prevalent tendency
there is to burrow.
Some people," writes the authority,
''having spent much time and patient la
Dor in making burrows for themselves,
find life there so intolerably monotouS
that they prefer 10 take the chances
above ground. Others pass whole days
with wives and families. or in solitary
misery where there is not light enough
To read or work, scarcely showing a
head outside from sunrise TO sunset
They may be seen trooping away from
fragile tin-roofed houses half an hour
before daybreak, carrying children in
their arms or a cat or monkey or mon
goose or a cage of pet birds and they
come back similarly laden when the
light gets TOO dim for gunncrs to go to
shooting. There would be touch OF
humor in all this if it were not so deep
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Civilizing the Guamites.

Washington, Jan. 6-The Secretary Of
the Navy has received Il report from
Captain Leary. Governor of Guam, re-
cording his achievements i'll the matter
Of civilizing the natives and cleaning up
the island The report shows that he
has been quite successful. Captain
Leary says there have been three deaths
and there are other cases of sickness, but
every possible care and attention is given
them. and all precautions are being taken
to improve the sanitary condition of the
station.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
GOES TO COURT OF APPEALS.
Injunction Case Against Taylor's Ap
pointees on Election Board.

Frankfort. Ky, Jan. 6.-Judge Cant
rel today entered an order granting the
injunction prayed for by ELECTION Com
missioners Poyntz and Fulton. restrain
ing Mackey and Cochran, Governor Tay-
lors appointees, from qualifying and act
ing. The court after granting the injunc-
ton. entered an order setting it aside and
giving the right to appeal, stating that he
thought the case was of such Importance
that it should be passed on by the court
of last resort.
This gives the Democratic commission
ers the selection of the judge before whom
the case shall be heard in the Court Of
Appeals
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Coupon Notice.
Mechanics and investors
Union.

Stockholders who own FULL PAID
COUPON CERTIFICATES in the
MECHANICS AND INVESTORS
UNION, can have their. semi-annual
coupons, paid on presentation at the
COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS
BANK, on and after Saturday the 23rd
day of December.
Owing to the large demand for loans
on residence property, the Directors Of
the Company have authorized the further
sale Of Full Paid 500 shares of Div-
dend paying stock at eighty dollars per
share, cash. This gives the purchaser
an eight per cent. investment, of which
$3.50 is paid in cash each year land
$1,000 profit at maturity. This stock is
amply secured by first mortgage on
residence property in Raleigh and other
prosperous Cities and Towns in North
Carolina. Dividends are paid promptly
in June and December. For further
particulars address
B. 8. JERMAN,
Treasurer.
GEORGE ALLEN,
Secretary Pullen Building, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
To Guard Against Plague.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE President
has issued an executive order relative
to quarantine regulations for ports in the
Philippine Islands.
The order recites that to prevent the
introduction of epidemic diseases the act
of 1893, and the rules framed thereundef
shall have full force in the islands with
additional regulations. These require
that vessels entering and clearing from
any Philippine port shall be examined
by officers Of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Release of the General"

Berlin. Jan. Ga dispatch received
here from Alden, the British fortified port
at the Southern entrance of the Red
Sea, says the authorities of that place
have renowned all further search Of the
Imperial German mail steamer General
detained there under suspicion of having
contraband of war on board. The dis
patch adds that the steamer will resume
her voyage in few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Will Reply to Choate Monday

London, Jan. cit is stated tonight
that the British note in reply to the rep
reservations of the United States Coy.
eminent on the subject of the seizure OF
American goods by Great Britain will be
given to Ambassador Choate on Monday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
One of North Cardinals Fairest
(Atlanta Constitution

=
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Myers Scott
gave dance last evening in honor of
their daughter. Miss Myrtice Scott.
Among the most admired of the fair
visitors present were Miss Norris, of
North Carolina; Miss Oglesby. of Arkan-
sas and Miss MASSEY, OF Philadelphia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

-AuUllId1 DtNeN HIS dCttpIeu dl INV II
ton to visit St. Louis early in May.
At Council Bluffs. Iowa. Ethel Yates,
aged 10. Of Tabor Iowa. died under
Christian Science treatment Friday
night.
Governor General Wood has issued par
dons to seven men who have been held
several years ON light charges and given
no trial.
---
A largely attended meeting of sympa-
thizers with the Transvaal Republic i'll
the war i'll South Africa was held at
st. Paul Mimi, last night.
At New York, Hubert II. Warner,
formerly we'll known patent medicine
manufactures, has filed petition in bank
ruptcy Liabilities $2319,027; no assets.
AT Des Moines, Iowa. ID. III. Bowen,
WAS nominated for speaker by the Re
publican House caucus last night. which
ensures the reelection of John FL. Gear
to the United States Senate.
The Russian Government recently adj
dressed Il communication TO the various
cabinets regarding the strictnesS of the
British censorship over kilograms TO, and
from the South African Republics, which
is seriously inconyeniencing trade and
the official world of Europe.
oEHon. Harry NJ. Dougherty. who was
Governor-elect Nash's opponent for the
nomination before the Republican State
convention. has announced his candidacy
for delegates at large to the National Con
vention at Philadelphia. He will contest
for the honor with General G. III. eros
ycn0r.
1T is absolutely confirmed says the
New York Tribune, chat the Pennsyl-
vania railroad has secured a block of
10000 shares of the preferred stock of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. 1t is
further said that the Pennsylvania rail
road has secured Il large block of stock
in the Chesapeake and Ohio. 1t is now
said that the merger of the Chesapeake
and Ohio will be with the Baltimore and
Ohio and that the Norfolk and Western
will also come in under the same
merger
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton. OF
West Jefferson, O., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he woul3
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the
surest Pile cure on Earth, ard the best
Salve in the World. % cents box.
Sold by all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Mr. \. V Sigmon retires as editor of
the Hickory Press and is succeeded by
Mr. C.. Z. Moore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Mayor Harrison. of Chicago, announces
that he will not he a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Governor General Wood has issued par
dons to seven men who have been held
several years ON light charges and givel
no trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

WHY AND HOW BECAME A
drummer and fifty or our adg
envelopes with your business card
printed thereon for 10c; cash or
stamps. Southern Pub. House, Dur
ham. y. G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

A largely attended meeting of sympa
thizers with the Transvaal Republic il
the war i'll South Africa was held al
st. Paul, Mimi, last night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Admiral Dewey has accepted an invita-
ton to visit ST. Louis early in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

At Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ethel Yates,
aged 10. of Tabor Iowa. died under
Christian Science treatment Friday
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

AT Des Moines, Iowa. ID. III. Bowen,
was nominated for speaker by the Re
publican House caucus last night. which
ensures the reelection of John III. Gear
to the United States Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

At New York, Hubert II. Warner,
formerly well known patent medicine
manufacturer, has filed petition in bank
ruptcy. Liabilities $2,319,027; no assets.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
MR.. GAGE PLEASED.
Congratulates Edward Wilder on In
terest in Parks.

The prompt action of Edward Wilder,
chairman of the Commercial club com
mittee on parks, in getting his commit
tee to work at formulating plans to
beautify Topeka, is meeting with COM
mendation from people who realize the
Importance of action of this character.
Mr.. Wilder is just in receipt of a let
ter from Norris L. Gage, of Ashtabula,
Ohio, brother of the late G. G. Gage,
who, with Mrs. Gage, turned over Gage
park to the city of Topeka. In his let
ter Mr.. Gage says:
81 was pleased to see your manner
of securing public attention to the city
park subject as set forth in the State
Journal of the 23d inst, I beg to sug-
gest that you read a suggestion 1 sent
to the mayor and council some months
ago on this subject. Some of the views
therein may be worth your considera-
ton.
In securing the parking of the
streets of Topeka you did more to beau
tify the city than all other work COM
bined. Allow me to suggest that small
parks, well improved are far more val
liable in every way than large parks
run to waste or meagerly developed.
Hundreds of Door cities in the west
have great waste places called parks
which are eyesores to all observers"
Mr.. Gage sent communication to the
city council regarding the park ques-
tion last spring at the time Gage park
was turned over to the city. Mr.. Cages
communication was published in the
State Journal at the time.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
NEW ASSOCIATION.
American Ball League Organized IN
Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Jan. sf.-The American
Association Baseball, the rival of the
National league, was organized here
The Continental hotel, where the meet
ing was held, was crowded with baseball
men. players, managers and others from
nearly every section of the country in
which the national game IS played pre-
fesstonally. The meeting was delayed by
a telegram from Frank McKenna, presi-
dent of the Providence team, requesting
that the delegates await his arrival.
A communication was received from J.
J. Whiteside and Will Douglass of Louis
vile. stating that they would attend the
meeting to present reasons why that city
should be admitted to membership in the
new association. When the meeting was
MilwaukeEH. D. Quinn, c. s. Have
ner and j. ID. o Br1en.
st. Louis-Thomas B. Harlan and G. P.
Hoeckel.
Boston-Thomas Mccarthy and John
Drewson.
Baltimore-John McGraw, Conway W.
Sans and Phil Peterson
cago-Adrian c. Arson.
DetrOit-H. d. QUin (by proxy.)
The New York representative who came
over Monday night, returned home for
instructions.
said regarding the sta tefnent that the
national league would place another as
sociation in the field to antagonize the
American association that he regarded
the announcement as a bluff. Baseball
enthusiasts he declared. would not toll
were out of town
President Quinn intimated thatit was to
be fight to the finish and quoted the
case of McGraw as significant proof. Nc
Graw, he said was scheduled for sale
player to receive $1,000 of the purchase
money. This, with his salary of IS. 200, he
threw aside to join forces with the new
association.
Mr.. Quinn asserted that the American
association would have no reserve clause.
The circuit, as made up, includes Bos-
ton, Philadelphia and Baltimore in the
east and Chicago, Detroit Milwaukee and
Pro1idence 9 ~ and @ New YORK be1e been p
ceived and one of the cities will surely
be selected at the meeting today.
One of the most important things done
was the adoption of a resolution that
each city which is granted a franchise
must deposit $1,000 as a guarantee that
the club is acting in good faith. Each
city is willing TO deposit that amount
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
CoRBErT AND HELPERS.
Pugilist's Retinue at Lakewood In
cludes Two BIaacots.

New York, Jan. 31-Pugulist Corbett
and his trainers are striking figures
down at lockwood, where the former
champion is preparing for his cham
pionship battle with Jim Jeffries, which
takes place March Is. Corbett has sew
eral assistants and he keeps them busy
the greater part Of the day. When
through with one he passes to the other
until he has worn them all down.
Gus Rubin acts as sparring partner
and chief adviser, while ''Stockings''
COnroy keeps the Californian busy on
the wrestling mat Corbett's training
mascot, and he brought down his ia
vOrite collie, Laddie. She was with
Corbett at Carson City and at present
accompanies him on his road runs. Cor
bett has another mascot in young ma
tive, who is constantly with the Cali
fornian. He is known as Trouble -
owing to the mischief he creates when
around the training camp.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
WILL BE FUSION.
Ex-senator Martin Says Populist sand
Democrats Will Unite.

Ex-United States Senator John Mar
tin believes that there will be complete
fusion between the Democrats and
Populists this year, and that both state
and electoral tickets will be divided
between the two parties.
1.-The conventions of both parties will
be called to meet on the same date in
all probability" said Senator Martin.
"a fusion ticket will be nominated.
There win be some objection to fu-
sion in both parties, but when the prop
Osition is plainly presented to the con-
ventions that it means defeat for both
If they do not unite. they will fuse all
right.
1'I do not believe that the division
will be made along the same lines that
it was four years ago, but state, cleo
toral and congressional tickets will be
divided between the parties.
Hon. John W. Breidenthal is the
most available man we have for gov
ernor, and he will be nominated 1t is
generally admitted that he wiz make an
able governor, and I know of no man
whom I would rather see in the guber-
Material chair than he. He would not
only poll the strength of the Populist
and Democratic parties, but he would
also get the votes of many Republican
business men over the state who ad-
mire his business ability and who be-
neve that he would give the state an
excellent administration.
''Breidenthal is sincere when he says
he does not want the nomination, but
when it is presented to him that he
owes 1t to the party to be its candi-
put aside his personal preferences and
accent
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
RUSSIA LEADS TRUMPS.
Lays a Foundation For the Alb
sorptiOn of Persia.

st. Petersburg, Jan. Silt is semi
officially announced that the govern
ment at the request of the government
of Persia and in view of the good rela-
tions between the two governments, has
authorized the loan bank of Persia to
take up the loan of %, SOC, 900 roubles
which is to be issued under the desig-
nation of the per cent. Persian gold
loan of 1900. The loan bank therefore
has contracted to take up the loan,
which is repayable in seventy-five years
guaranteed by all the Persian customs
receipts except the revenues of the Gus
tom house of Ears and the custom
houses of the Persian gulf.
In the event of a delay in the pay
ments, the loan bank will have the right
to control the custom houses. Persia
undertakes to redeem all former obli-
cations out of the new loan and not to
contract any other foreign loan until
the new loan is paid off without the
consent of the loan bank. Russia guar
anteeS the bonds of the Persian loan.
London, Jan. 31.-There is a wide
spread idea here that the Persian loan
has finally accomplished Russia's long
laid plans to obtain complete political
and financial control of Persia with the
double object of ousting the British and
assuring Russia an outlet on the Per-
sian gulf
BeIin Jan. 31.-The news Of the Rus
sian loan to Persia is interpreted in
Germany to mean that Persia has vir-
tually become Russian. The press
takes that view. which the latest dip
lOmatic reports confirm. In Berlin
financial circles it is said that the loan
will not come to the German market.
The National Zeitung, referring to the
Russian loan, says:
There is no doubt that Persia will
hereafter be absolutely dependent upon
Russia. The latter may have made g
doubtful financial bargain, but politi-
, cally considered the transaction is un-
anpaO
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
CHARCOAL SUFFOCATION.
Santa Fe Boilermaker Nearly Loses
His Life

Joe McKeon, of the Santa Fe boiler
shops, had a narrow escape from being
suffocated by charcoal fumes Tuesday
while at work. He had gone into a
tank to do some work and had taken
a small charcoal stove with him. The
tank was close, and the only outlet
was a manhole in the top.
The helper went away to get needed
material. and when he returned he
found Mr.. McKeon gasping for breath.
He pulled him to the opening and held
his head out of the manhole while he
called for help. Some Of the workmen
quickly responded, and with good work
Mr.. McKeon soon revived. He is still
laying off from work as a result of the
experience
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
UP TO JEFFRIER.
Fitz offers to Fight the Champion For
Everything in 81 ht

New York. Jan. Blob Fitzsimmons
has the following to say anent the COM
ing Jeffries-C -Corbett fight:
"If Corbett enters the ring in good con-
dition he will defeat Jeffries on points.
He is a remarkably clever fighter. and,
though he lacks punching qualities, his
jabbing is almost as effective as a hard
blow. If he can get himself into the same
good condition he was in when he met me
three years ago. be should defeat the
champion. His jabs bother and his foot
work is bewildering. His strong point is
Il can defeat Jeffries. and If Corbett
fails I will defeat Jeffries within two
months, the winner to take the entire
privileges. I will also wager $4,000 on
the result of the battle If Jeffries is not
anxious to fight, the same offer Is open
to Tom Sharkey and kid" Mccoy. The
latter I win fight for the middleweight
championship, as I still hold that title"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Warden Wants Bic Money.

New York. Jan. 31.-It seems to be
the prevailing feeling among the golf
clubs of this vicinity that the amount
asked by Harry Warden, open cham
pion Of Great Britain, for an exhibition
namely, $3.50, is entirely too much for
this season Of the year when the wealth
er is so uncertain that there NAV be a
heavy rain or foot of snow on the
ground when the time comes for the
exhibition While all the golfers on this
side of the Atlantic are anxious to see
Warden play, they do not care to take
any unnecessary chances. There doubt
less will be a large crowd at the Law
renee harbor on Lincoln's birthday if
the weather is fine, as that is at pres
ent his only engagement.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Chicago Kennel sbow.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-The Mascoutah
Kennel club, of this city, under whose
auspices the annual dog show has been
given during the past ten years, will
issue tomorrow the premium lists for
the show to be given in the First Reg
cash prizes are more than 81 900 in ex-
cess of any previous year, aggregating
$4,000 Under the revised classification
of the American Kennel club rules there
viii be 81 additional classes, and the
first prizes will be far more numerous
and liberal than ever before The
judges will be new to western shows
Theodore Naples coming from London
to judge some Of the most important
classes.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
ANTI TRUST CLUB.
Organized at Parsons-LittIe, Vroo-
man and Hoffman Chief Orators

Parsons, Jan. S1.-The Parsons Anti
Trust club No. "a was organized last
night with an immense meeting The
opera house was crowded with people.
E. c. Little Carl vrooman and Chris
Hoffman of Enterprise were the chief
speakers of the occasion. Charles Meier
of the B. L. F. presided. The meeting
went far beyond the most sanguine ex-
pectations of it's promoters. Mr. Little
was well received. His remarks were
confined to the trust question. and those
who attended to hear something sensa-
tional were disappointed. MT. Vrooman
was in his best vein and his argument
was calm, clear statement of facts. en-
bellished by many fine oratorical eff
fects- Mr.. Hoffman's facts regarding rail-
roads and rates received the best atten-
ton. The club, which is branch of the
state league. will be the greatest fac
tor in Labette county politics during the
coming campaign
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Towels.

Towels in assortments as follows:
Hemmed Huck 17xs2 and 1886; Crash
Towels 20x4O inch, worth ST. SO dozen
for .~ 80 .. 10c each
Assorted towels as follows: Hemmed
and Hemstitched Hucks, Hemmed
and Hemstitched Damask, and
Hemmed Crash, price ..15c each
Hemmed and Hemstitched Huck
Towels; Hemstitched and Hemmed
Damask Hemmed Birdseye and
Bleached Turkish Towels, worth up
to csc, for. 19c
Hemmed and Hemstitched Hucks,
Initial Hucls, Hemmed and Hem
stitched and fringed Damask. Hem
stitched Birdseye, Bleached and Cream
Turkish Towels for. ...25c each
An assorted lot of Huck Towels,
worth up to 75c, for. .-..... SOC
Bedspreads.
csc Hemmed Honeycomb Bed
spreads for. $3.50. .....T5c
s1.25 and sLs9 Hemmed Honey
comb Bedspreads for. csc
Honeycomb Bedspreads with knot
ted fringe. --.- ..$1.4s
81. so Marseilles Hemmed Bed
| spreads (sOxs6 inches) for. :. S1.9s
So. SO Hemmed Marseilles Bed
spreads, extra size (s6x96) for. 50. 4S
$500 Hemmed Marseilles Bed
spreads (SOxSO inehes) for. .$3. 65