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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
THE FRENCH TO LEAVE PEKIN.
Germany and Great Britain Will Doubtless be
the Last to Withdraw.
(By the Associated Press.1

London, Sept. 11.-France has formally
adhered to the Russian proposal to with
draw from Pekin to Tien Tsin. repre-
sentative of the Associated Press learns
on unquestionable authority that tele-
graphic instructions were sent yesterday
from Paris and St. Petersburg, to NJ.
Pichon and M. De Gers, respectively,
the Ministers of France and Russia at
Pekin, directing both ministers in con-
junction with generals Fry and Linowitz
to take measures to withdraw the lega-
tions and military contingents of both
countries to Tien Tsin, Immediately if
circumstances permit.
Diplomatic circles in London are in
clined to believe that this step will lead
to similar action upon the part of the
United States and Japan, and that while
Germany may hold out till Field Mar
shall Count Won Waldersee arrives in
China, she will ultimately acquiesce, ,leav-
ing Great Britain little choice but to
follow suit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
SPECIAL TRAIN CHARTERED.
It Will Garry Supplies to the Sufferers at
Galveston.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, Sept. 11.-Acting Secre-
tary Meiklejohn has authorized the
chartering of a special train from St.
Louis to carry quartermaster and COM
mssary supplies to the relief of the
destitute at Galveston. General Wilson,
chief Of engineers, has not yet received
any advices as to losses upon fortiftca-
tions and river and harbor works, though
kilograms to the Quartermaster's De-
partment indicate that the Notifications
have been damaged.
The following kilograms have been re-
ceived:
Galveston, Texas, Sept. 9th, 1900.
"Quartermaster General, Washington.
II report terrific cyclone with an eleven
foot tide. All Improvements, temporary
buildings, property and stores both at
Jacinto and Crockett destroyed and swept
Clean
BAXTER, Quartermaster."
These buildings were of the kind usually
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
Postmasters Appointed.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, d. c., Sept. 11-Fourth
class postmasters were appointed in North
Carolina today as follows. H. II. Martin,
at Blink. Moore county, vice Calvin
Shonefeld, resigned; Lewis B. Wall, at
Boyd, Rockingham county, vice James w.
Moore, dead John B. Newborn, Bullhead.
Greene county, vice o. c. Pope, resigned;
Sarah c. Scott, Flower Hill, Randolph
county, vice Allen Scott, resigned; j. e.
Wells, at Holcombe, Madison county, vice
H. A. Holcombe resigned; Claudius A.
Man, at Lake Landing, Hyde county, vice
l.. L. Gibbs, dead; VIM. E. Anderson,
Sparkling Catawba Springs, Catawba
county, vice E. o. Elliott, dead; Willis B.
Burls, Sterling, Robson county, vice
John F. Britt, resigned; e. Y. Gentry, at
Stocksville, Buncombe county, vice H. o.
Blackstock removed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
MARTIAL Law IN GALVESTON.
City Patrolled by Soldiers. Streets Cleared at
Night. Several Negroes Shot,
(By the Associated Press }


Galveston, Texas, Sept. 1.-(Noon.) via
Tug to Houston.-The white cotton screw
mems organization held meeting last
night and rendered their services, that of
500 able bodied men, to the public COM
mittee to clear the streets of debris. Big
forces were at work last night and the
situation is much improved so far as the
passage of vessels is concerned. The city
was patrolled last night by regular SOL
ders and citizen soldiers. No one was
allowed on the streets without pass.
Several negroes were shot for not halt
ing when ordered. 1t is reported that
three of the citizen soldiers were shot
by negroes.
The steamer Lawrence arrived here
early this morning from Houston with
water and provisions.
committee of 100 citizens were
aboard, among them being doctors and
cooks.
w. G. Van yleck, general manager of
the Southern Pacific Railroad. arrived
here this morning. He thought it would
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12

be possible to establish mail service
from Houston TO Texas City tonight with
transfer boats to Galveston.
Dead bodies have decomposed so badly
it is impossible to send them to sea for
burial. The water has receded so far
however, that it is possible to dig
trenches and bodies are being buried
where found. Debris covering bodies is
being burned where it can be done so
safely.
Work on the water works is being
rushed, and it is hoped to be able to turn
a supply on this afternoon.
The relief committee met at O'Clock
this morning. The city needs feed for
horses. 1t is also badly in need of dis
infectants. A large load of lime at this
time would be a blessing.
Rrazoria county has offered armed men
to protect the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
EARL LIS CREDENTIALS.
Our Government Expresses No Opinion Upon
the Matter
(By the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE State De-
partment this afternoon issued the fol-
Lowing:
The following communication was hand
ed to Acting Secretary of State Hill, on
September 10th, by the Chinese Minister:
Cablegram from Earl LII Hung Chang
dated the 7th, September, 1900, transmit
ted by the Chinese Minister at st. Peters
burg, under date of the 9th September.
and received by Minister WI on the last
named date.
Il am in receipt of an imperial edict of
the Goth day of the 7th month august
oath, 19OO) transmitted by way of Pao
Ting Flu. 1t is as follows
Iii Hung Chang, Envoy Plenipotentiary,
is hereby vested with full discretionary
powers, and he shall promptly deal with
whatever questions may require atten-
tion. From this distance we will not
control his actions. Let this edict be for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
The Algonquin to Start South.
(By the Associated Press }


Wilmington, N. c., Sept. 1.-THE reve-
nue. cutter Algonquin, First Lieutenant
]. E. Eerrinburg, commanding, today
coaled and took provisions sufficient for
a trip to Mobile, Ala She will pro-
ceed under orders from Washington, pre-
sumably for service along the storm
swept coast in the vicinity of Galveston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
TO MOVE THE SUPPLY BASE.
(Copyright. 19OO. by Associated Press

Copyright, 1900, by Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin, Sept. 3.-(Via Nagasaki, Sept.
10th)-The Americans and British are
considering the feasibility of transfer
ring their winter supply base from Tong
Ku to point near Shan Hal Kwan, on the
Gulf of Lao Tung. which is free of ice
and is also a railway terminus. The chief
difficulty in the way of the project is the
lack of troops to guard the railway.
The latest reports received here from
Pekin say that the Empress Dowager is
in the province of Shan 81 and that the
Japanese are pursuing her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
Reunion of Mosby's Men.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Sept 1.-THE survivors of
Mosbys Rangers held a reunion today at
Fairfax courthouse, 10 miles from Wash
ington. Among the speakers were Sena-
tor Daniel, ex-senator Eppa Hunton. Cen
enal Fitzhugh Lee, Governor Tyler and
Attorney General Montague.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
EXPEDITION TO FAC TING FU.
1t Is Composed of Four Thousand Men, Five
Hundred Being Americans
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Taku, Sept 6th.-(via Shanghai, Sept.
11th)-The expedition to Pao Ting Flu
will leave on Friday. 1t is made up as
fellows
British, two regiments of cavalry, a
battery of horse artillery and 800 in
fantrv.
Italians. 1000.
Japanese, 300.
Russians. 300.
Americans. 500.
Total, 1000 men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
FIVE THOUSAND persisted.
The Opinion of Galveston's Mayor. To Send
Women and Children Away.
(By the Associated Press J


Houston, Texas, Sept. 1.-THE Post
correspondent was instructed to forward
the following address to the people of
the United States:
Galveston, Texas, Sept. 11.-It is my
opinion, based on personal information,
that Ave thousand people have lost their
lives here. Approximately one-third of
the residence portion of the city has been
swept away There are several thousand
people who are homeless and destitute.
How many there is no way of finding
out. Arrangements are now being made
to have the women and children sent to
Houston and other places, but the means
OF transportation are limited. Thou
sands are still to be cared for here. We
appeal to you for immediate aid.
(Signed) walter C. JONES'"
Mr.. Jones is the Mayor of Galveston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
A CLASH WITH THE FRENCH.
The Americans and the Gauls Nearly Come In
to Conflict.
(By the Associated Press.

special dispatch from Shanghai gives a
report that the Americans and French
nearly came into conflict in Pekin because
the former had insisted upon entering
the palace before the formal entrance
of the international troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
ITALY WILL TREAT FOR PEACE.
If China Accepts Her Demands She Will
Withdraw.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 11-A special dispatch
from Rome says the Italian Cabinet has
decided to initiate Immediately peace ne
gctiations with China. Italy will formu-
late demands for an indemnity and if they
are accepted Italian intervention will be
considered terminated and no proposals
tending to further warfare in China
will be considered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12

erected at posts for quarters for the
troops.
A second telegram follows:
Galveston, Texas, Sept. 11th, 1909.
"Quartermaster General, Washington.
Referring to my telegram of yesterday
via Houston | urgently recommend that
fair compensation be made to contractors
for their losses, and that they be relieved
of their contracts. If Notifications are
rebuilt at or near their present sites, |
urgently recommend that quarters for
troops be purchased and built on higher
ground in city centrally located. Wharves
destroyed; all railroad bridges swept
away, and building operations of any ma
ture cannot be resumed under six weeks
or two months. Two quartermasters en-
ployes lost on barge Howard Both barges
totally wrecked.
(Signed.) BAXTER,
"GuartermaSteF."
Captain Baxter has been advised that
no action can be taken upon his recon-
mendations until further information has
been received.
THESE TOWNS ESCAPE.
Houston, Texas, Sept. 11-There has
been no damage at Corpus Christi No
lives lost at Rockport, Aransas Pass or
Brownsville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
EMPRESS REPORTED CAPTURED.

London. Sept IA dispatch to a
news agency from Nagasaki, Japan, says
it is reported that the Dowager EN-
press of China has been captured by the
Russians al Johol (?).
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
BRYAN'S PAT ANSWER.
Shuts Up Radical on the North Carolina Amendment

While Mr. Chicago nveighng against system
which would cried
How about in
Mr. crushing
Let the question which has brought much trouble be warn
in Illinois
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-12
Democrat Il Name Ford.
(Rv the Associated Press. }

Dover, Del, SEPT. 1.-THE Democratic
State Convention today nominated Peter
j. Ford, of Wilmington, for Governor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-09

The November term of the circuit
court was called Monday, but the jury
was excused until Dec 3rd. The calen
dar contains At jury cases and 46 court
cases with six criminal prosecutions.
Rev. Fl. A. Cotton will lecture il
the Congregational church tonight
Friday, on Africa He will have many
curiosities to exhibit. This will be q
free lecture, collection being taken te
defray expenses.
Manager Carr has secured the Nc
Carthy's Mishaps Co., headed by Bar
ney Ferguson, the we'll known Irish
comedian. This company is one of the
Fitz & Webster attractions, and is the
first of nine to appear here if the
attendance will warrant it. Mccarthy
Mishaps will be at Royal Hall, Dec.
4th. Don't forget it.
Mrs. Samuel Marsden sends to this
office a handsome boquet of flowers
picked from her garden in snow storm
on election morning, Nov. 9th. The col
lection has full dozen varieties fresh in
bloom. This is another incident of our
splendid fall weather that has prevailed
for the past month or more. But the
occurrences are so rare of picking gar
den flowers in November that the record
deserves preserving.
AT the regular meeting of the M. w.
A. last Wednesday evening it was voted
to change the nights of meeting from
the LIST and 3rd Wednesday of each
month to the LIST and 3rd Thursday. The
next meeting of the Camp will fall on
Thursday, Nov. 22nd. Alfred Hender-
son resigned the office of Venerable
Consul and E. P. Bennett was elected to
fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
The democrats had their last say to
the voters in Edgerton in rally held at
Royal Hall Monday evening which was
addressed by Atty VIM. Smith and DR..
Speer of GAINESVILLE. The hall was filled
but the result of Tuesdays vote seemed
to indicate that what they did say failed
to bear much fruit. Billy Smith
assured the audience that imperialism
was the paramount issue of the cam
paign and he couldn't get away from
that topic in his talk, except to belabor
the trusts near the close. Dr.. Speer
proved one of those disgruntled fellows
who could find fault with everything
that is and spread dissension where any
one would listen. But the doctors Ian
guage didn't take first rate with an Ed
gerton audience and if he had talked
long enough he would have emptied the
hall. AS it was he quit only when half
had gone out.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-09
SOLDERING IN THE PHILIPPINES.
An Edgerton Boy Tells of His Experiences.


IRIGA, LUzoN, Aug. 5th, 1900.
AS you see from this heading, we are
still in Iriga and our prospects seem fair
to remain here until we start for home,
which as we hear it rumored, will be
about January or February. Time
passes quickly and the year I have been
away seems but half the actual time.
Next Fourth of July [ will celebrate in
the States if nothing happens.
By the way, there is fine opening
here to make fortune in the lumber
business, for there are some fine forests
here containing great variety of woods
and some of the most valuabl in the
world. Ebony, sandal wood, mahogany,
and rosewood in abundance. The lum-
Der that is used for heavy purposes, and
frame work especially, resembles our
oak, except that it is taller tree and
very much harder wood. Why YOU can
hardly make an impression on it with an
axe. But when it is once trimmed and
seasoned, it lasts like iron. It is not ex-
actly what you would call a pretty wood,
but when it is smoothed and polished for
chairs, tables, etc., it makes a good ap-
pearance. 1t is also used for canoes and
NoONOOOs A1O "OOo VI buc COCOduuC Tree
is also used for building purposes. but it
is far inferior to the other, on account of
its pithy construction. Of course there
are any number of other kinds, chief of
which is the bamboo, which is used four
times as much as any other wood on the
islands. 1t does not last long. but it is
so extremely easy to work with, that it
seems to be general favorite. | believe
at the worlds fair they had house
built without single nail being used in
its construction, and of course it was a
great curiosity. Over here nails are so
uncommon that half the natives do not
know what they are used for. They use
vines and make just as solid a construc-
ton and L must say a much more neat
and simple one. The way they build
wooden bridges and large houses without
nails or single piece of metal, is GER
tainly marvel. And the strangest part
of it, they last for years: indeed I doubt
whether metal could be used to any ad-
vantage here on account of the moisture,
which would quickly rust it, while the
wood and stone are little effected by it.
The stone churches and bridges which
the Spaniards erected hundreds Of years
ago are Just as good today as when com
pleted. All they need is a coat of white
wash once in fifty years, and they look
as good as new. These churches and
bridges were put up to stay, while the
bamboo houses, if they don't last so long,
can be rebuilt at a cost of about ten
dollars.
The Spaniards were great people for
good roads and where they tried their
hands they made it success, and the
roads today, which they built, you could
run railway train over. Their drainage
too, was excellent, and it was completed
only by vast amount of persistent Ia
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-11-09
LyOnS-McDOnOugh.

Miss Sarah Lyons of Center and
Michael McDonough of Edgerton were
married at st. Patrick's church James
vile Wednesday at high noon. The
bride was attended by Miss Maria Lyons,
her sister, and Edward McDonough,
brother of the groom acted as best man.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Lyons of the town of Center
and has many friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. McDonough was born and reared
in 1Edgerton where he is well known.
Their many friends wish them a happy
married life.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
SATI RID

The Roby racing stables at Roby,
Ind. were destroyed by hre and three
valuable horses were cremated.
Gus Norton. sporting man, was
shot and killed at Hot Springs by
kid" Richards, with whom he had
quarreled.
The report that four Americans
were shot by the Mexican authorities
for being with Yaquis Indians has
been officially denied.
The Sioux City box mystery proved
TO be only the body Of tramp which
was being shipped to a medical college
for dissecting purposes.
The Italian bark Qnirinale, from
Carthagena. has been wrecked near
villeroi. Capt Calde and six men of
the crew were drowned.
Mrs. Annie Wittemeyer, who was
a famous army nurse during the civil
war, died at her home at Saratoga,
Pa. She was 72 years old.
Geo. W. Wiswell. of Milwaukee, Wis,
has been appointed sergeant-at-arms
of the republican national convention,
TO be held in Philadelphia next June.
Four children were burned to death
at Boutonyille, West Chester county,
-. Y. Their parents were away from
home when the house was destroyed
by fire.
An undated dispatch from Lady
smith says the Beers losses in last
weeks fighting were LOO killed and
600 wounded, among them being five
field cornets.
The house committee on mileage
rejected the claim of Brigham II. Rob
erts, of Utah, for sl,03S.s0 mileage In
connection with his contest for seat
in the house.
The house post Office committ1
agreed. on the Loud bill relating to
second-class mail matter, except as 10
Sections 2 and ,, relating to sample
copies, which are still under consider
alton.
John ID. Roquemore. one OF the can
didates for United States senator be
fore the Alabama legislature, to sue
ceed John 4. Morgan. was stricken
with apoplexy at bis hame in Mont
gomery aud Is not likely to recover.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08

The German bark Marie, captured
early in January with load Of sui
phur by the British cruiser Fearless,
has been formally released.
Six bodies have been washed ashore
on the Mexican coast from the wreck
of the schooner Mclnniss, which went
on the rocks about week ago.
Steamships arriving in New York
harbor from Santos with coffee may
be permitted in future 10 land their
cargoes at piers In the city instead Of
being forced to unload at quarantine
by means of lighters.
Citizens of Dickson. Dickson county,
Tenn. at a mass meeting held in Nash
vile, adopted resolutions Of regret at
Mr.. Goebel's death and pledged CON
tribution OF 1000 toward the pro-
posed monument fund.
Stinson's tank, OF Hamilton, Ont,
has suspended payment, but il is be-
lieyed that all depositors will get their
money in full. The bank is owned by
James Stinson, Of Chicago, who is said
to be very wealthy Depression in
real estate is given as the cause.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
THE NEWSIN BRIEF.
interesting Intelligence Of the Week
Gathered and Condensed
From Day TO Day.
MONDAY.

ea0+'DNths
The transports Ben Mohr and Meade
have reached San Francisco from Ma
nila.
William Lowell. n well-known turf
nan, died at his residence in New York
city.
Memorial services in honor of the
late Gen Lawton were held in Wash
ingtOn.
Mrs. Lawton, the widow OF the late
major general, will make her future
home at Peewee Valley, Ky.
Charles Morris, stationary engiu-
eer. OF Muncie, Ind. was killed by "a
Western Indiana railroad train in Chr
cago.
Seven men were badly burned by an
explosion at the Duqucsne furnace in
the Carnegie iron works near Pitts
burgh.
Four fremen and two spectators
were injured at the burning of bas-
ket factory in Chicago. The property
loss was $4,000.
One fireman was killed and eight
others badly hurt at fire in st. Louis,
in which property was destroyed esti-
mated at Sl.5OO.OOO
Gen. Butler has again crossed the
Tugela river and is now marching on
to the relief OF Ladysmith, meeting
with but little resistance.
One hundred and two Sunstrokes oc-
Cured in Buenos Ayres, Brazil on Sat
urday. Of which % were fatal. The
temperature was 100 in the shade.
\ summary OF the Alabama sena-
torial situation seems TO indicate that
Senator Morgan has 10 votes in joint
ballot. against 10 for Gov. johnson.
Four persons were injured and ho-
tel wrecked at Rev City, Pa, by an ex-
plosion of natural gas. II had leaked
into the cellar and was set on fire by
a boys. cigarette.
The funeral train bearing the re-
mains of Maj Gen. Lawton and Maj.
John \. Logan from San Francisco to
Washington reached Chicago Il hours
ahead Of scheduled time.
Mr.. Marcum, ex-consul TO Pretoria.
has reached Washington. lie promises
TO make statement why he abandon
ed his post rs soon rs he reported to
the state department.
The United States and Great Britain
have reached an agreement respecting
the operations OF the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty, Great britain reIinquishing all
her claims respecting the Ncaraguan
canal. for which the United States
promises free port in Alaska for Can
ada.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
Featherweight Championship Fight.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-Terry McGovern,
of Brooklyn, at Tattersall's proved his
right to the title of feather-weight
champion of the world by knocking
out Eddie santry, of Chicago, who
claims the leadership of the 122-pound
class by virtue of knockout of Ben
Jordan, of England. The knockout
came in the fifth round after fierce
mix-up in which Santry did some
clever work, but Terry was too strong
for the Chicago lad. Referee George
Siler declared McGovern the winner
to save Santry from punishment.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
Cen. Torres Slain.

Bisbee, Ariz., Feb. A dispatch has
been received here from Guaymas, con-
VI wing the startling information thai
Gen. Lorenzo Torres, commander OF
the Mexican forces in the YaGui war,
,ras killed in the Bacatete mounta' ms
two days after the battle of Nazr ccoa.
I'll is report is lacking in detail, and
hoe not as vet been confirmed
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
MOSQUITOES and Malaria.

Berlin, Feb. 2.-Prof Robert Kotch.
the celebrated bacterologist, in the
'Deutsche Medicinitsche Wochen-
schrift, reporting upon the results OF
the Java malaria expedition, says that
these fully corroborate his theory
that where there are mosquitoes there
is always malaria and that where
there are no mosquitoes there is no
ynalnria
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-08
Funeral Train Reaches Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 5.-The funeral train
bearing the bodies of Maj. Gen. Henry
w Lawton and Maj. John A. Logan,
both killed in action in the Philip
mines. and DR.. E. L. Armstrong, who
died in a Manila hospital, arrived at
the Chicago G. Northwestern depot II
hours ahead of time.