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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16
Her Iucredulity.

Delbette--You are the only CIR!
ever loved! Miss Haddum-I don't
believe you! Delbette-That's funny!
All the rest Of 'em did. Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

The change in Chinese emperors
would make a job for the coroner in
almost any other country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

There are now, according to the war
departments report, 10,343,152 Ameri-
can citizens eligible for military duty.
These figures, coupled with the wide
spread knowledge of American pro-
wess diffused during the recent Span
fish war, are enough to make embat-
tied Europe think twice and crawl into
cavernous hole before attempting
such an undertaking IS combat with
the giant of the new word.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

No man ever tries to argue will his
wife after two years of welded hap
piness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

A man has the same kind Of respec,
Tor bully that he has for mules
heels.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

A man never fully realizes the wt,x-
vful patience his wife has until he
sne sick and has to be waited upon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16
A fool speaks without rejecting and
b mirror reflects without speaking.

1t doesn't cost anything to be polite
md 1t often pays enormous dividends
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

Some people pass their good resolu'
dons on the first reading.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16

A new broom contains an antisspta
bag which destroys microbes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-16
Important to Mothers,

Examine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children
and see that IL
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
WI Is GREATLY DISTRESSED.
He Forwards a Second Inquiry as to the Fate
Of Conger.

Washington, July 14.-The Chinese Min
lister continues to exert his efforts to-
ward getting Information from Pekin, but
up to a late hour of the day he had not
received any answer in connection with
the cipher cable to Minister Conger, or
from the second inquiry, which he for
warded yesterday. This second dispatch
was to the Taotai of Shanghai, and said
in substances:
"American Government and people
greatly concerned over safety of Minister
Conger at Pekin. Can you give me any
information on the subject?'
The Taotai of Shanghai is a high Off
cial who will be apt to get the earliest
reliable information, and this personal
appeal OF the Minister may bring some
reliable news on the situation.
Minister WI was much depressed by
continued reports that the Legations had
been wiped out, and the Ministers MUIR
dereG. To all inquiry, he ~sorroWfully
shakes his head and says that he has
absolutely no information and can only
hope for the best. The report of the
killing ow the Russian Minister and his
wife was another severe blow, but as to
this also Mr.. WI said tina he had abso-
lutely no news.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
Death of DR.. John a. Hill.

News has been received in the city
of the death of DR.. John A.. Hill. at
Silver Creek. Mississippi. DR.. Hill was
the only surviving brother of the late
Gen. ID. II. Hill. of this State. and WAS
the uncle of Nh. d. II. Hill, Of this
city.
"The Yazoo iCty Herald" contains
this notice Of his death:
The deceased was q native of South
Carolina, and vas of a distinguished
family of that State. One brother.
Gen. d. H. Hill. of the Army of Nir-
ginia, ranked high among the loftiest
in the brilliant galaxy of military he
roes of Gen. Robert f. Lees army.
Another brother, Col. William X. Hill,
long a citizen Of this county. anfdis-
tinguished as a lawyer Of marked
ability in South Carolina, as well as
in this State. died in this county many
years ago. Judge \. =. Hill. of Can
ton, esteemed for his worth as a man
and citizen, and his ability as a lawyer
was also a brother of the deceased.
DIR. John Hill settled in this cotIn-
". where he continuously lived. DR..
Hill was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He was q man Of vigOr-
Gus mind, well-informed, and Of hon
esty. integrity, ~benevolence, public
spirit and patriotism. All who knew
him deplore his death. He leaves be-
hind him sOrrOwing relatives in this
and Marion county, who MOURN their
loss
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
THE FLAME OF WAR
SPREADS IN CHINA
Two New Provinces Favor
the Boxers.
IT is A HUGE TERRITORY
Offers an Almost impossible Barrier
to an Advance on Pekin.
IT is A HUGE TERRITORY
RUSSIAN MINISTER REPORTED KILLED
sheng Says Foreigners in Pekin Perished in
British Legation Fired by Heavy Guns
of the Chinese. Remey Says Moth
ing of the Massacre.

Washington, July 14.-Secretary Hay
has received an undated dispatch from
Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai,
stating that the Governor of Honan
ashanti has issued a proclamation favora-
Bile in it's terms to "the Boxers"
HCnan Fshani is the province lying
Immediately northwest OF Shanghai and
between that city and Pekin.
Consul General GoodnoW's short dis
patch goes to confirm the general belief
that the situation in China is steadily
growing worse instead Of better. The
Honan Shansi referred to by Mr.. Good
now as the place where the Viceroy APP
pears to favor the Boxers, is said at the
state Department to be actually two
separate provinces of vast extent lying
in the Western and Northern portion of
China. Shansi, meaning Western Island,
is the province lying directly west OF
Chilli, in which Pekin is located. Honan
adjOins Shansi on the south. The two
might present an almost impossible bar
rier if, as Mr.. Goodnow indicates, they
are disaffected and undertake to oppos
the northward march of the armies OF
Ii Hung Chang and the other great South
ern Viceroys upon Pekin. The Consul
Generals message was undated, and as
this lack of knowledge as to the exact
time Of happenings recorded in the cable
grams of the Naval and State Depart
ments officials is embarrassing and may
lead to serious results, the Government
here today, cables instructions to its rep
resentatives in him to include the date
in the body of every dispatch sent by
them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17

from Rear Admiral Remey, Commander
in-Chief of the naval forces IN the Asiatio
station:
che Foo. July 18th.
Secretary Navy, Washington.
1.-TWO Japanese transports arrived to-
dav. Landed commander and marine regi-
ment. stores. field pieces and ammunition.
Report Chinese defeated at two ne*
positions commanding the river cOmmuni-
cation with Tien TSln-
(Signed)
The Importance of this cablegram. in
the opinion Of Secretary Long lies in
the fact that it makes no mention of the
reported massacre at Pekin, which it
would surely do had the story come TO
Admiral Remey's ear.
MILES AND MINISTER WI.
Lieutenant General Miles called at the
Chinese Legation today and had a talk
with the Chinese Minister. Mr.. WI. This
naturally aroused comment IN connection
with the vague rumors afioat that Gen
eral Miles might go to China. 1t was
stated later, however, by those in a
position to be thoroughly informed Of
General Miles plans, that the call on
Minister WI was entirely devoid of off
cial significance and that General Miles
has no present purpose Of going to China.
1t is stated that General Miles has not
asked for service in China, and that such
a move would not be considered for a
moment under the present circumstances.
1t is appreciated, however, that the
situation may develop at any moment so
that a large army will be required, in
which case General Miles might determ-
inc to take the field in person. For the
present he is exercising care in the
preparations for getting the American
troops on the ground, the details of sup
plies, transportation, etc. The diplomatic
instructions of General Chaffee, who is in
immediate command OF the forces IN
China, are quite apart from those Of q
military nature.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
sHENG'S REPORT IS DIsCREDITED.
The Mobilization of Germany's Expeditionary
Force for China.
(By the Associted Press.)

London, July 15.-(Sunday)-The only
from China last night was the fol-
lowing, issued at midnight:
THE Foreign Office has received in
formation from the Consul General at
Shanghai that the whole foreign com
munity from Wen Chow has been safely
landed at Shanghai
AS no mention is made of the alleged
statement Of Sheng, the Director General
of Railways and Telgraphs of China to
the consuls at Shanghai, announcing the
murder of the foreigners in Pekin, it is
that this story, crediting Sheng
with these assertions and announcing that
he blamed Prince Tuan for the attack ca
the Legations, is one of the many inven-
tons emanating from Shanghai.
According to a dispatch from Berlin,
the mobilization of Germany's expedi-
tionary force is being carried out in splen-
did fashion. Some 10, coo volunteers and
416 officers have already been accepted.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17

MAKING the tanest campaign that was
ever put up III the county. y : :
three handed game and setback TO
boot Stancil. King and Knight are
playinp the cards. and they don't do
ANYTHING but bluff. and get their !
called every time. In other words,
they look like five cents worth OF lard
in a paper bag. For instance, at
Wakefield they had an appointment
to speak and the crowd that greeted
their benighted vision consisted OF
four Democrats. three negroes and i've
.Populists. The vote soliciting trio
passed bv on the other side and SAID,
at a more convenient season they
would call again and bring Cy Thomp-
son along. And that's a fair sample
of the ~speakings they have had IN
this county.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
WALLIS CASE CONTINUED
Arrest Of the Four Negroes Who
SWore Out the Warrants.
Arrest of the Registrars Was Made Without
Authority of Law, Hence the Action in
Case Of the Negroes. URGE
Shepherds Speech.
Especial to News and Observer.)

W~inston-Salcm, n. c., July 13.-The ex-
Immediately upon conclusion of Judge
Bynum's argument for the prosecution,
bound Register Thompson over to the
Federal court IN a bono Of 50, 900. The
Commissioner pulled out a blank bond
out OF his pocket which seemed to be evil
dence TO bystanders that the decision was
pre-arranged.
The overwhelming testimony showed
that the register had denied no one the
right OF registration. but only in a few
instances demanded proof of matters
about which there was serious doubt in
his mlnd4 He SO explained fully to the
court Each one of these negroes when
asked to furnish proof of his residence.
ETC., made no complaint, but said they
expected to furnish the proof, and ea1 h
one OF them said he was called into tt e
room OF the chairman of the Republican
executive Committee and the prosecution
started from that source.
An amusing scene was when the HIM
dreds of splendid Democrats and men If
prosperity begged the registrar to permit
them 70 sign his bond. The defendants
counsel called the attention of tho nrose-
cutors to the outrageous BOND prescribed
ana the counsel Tor the prosecution seem
e" 70 weaken and show their Willingness
70 reduce 1t, but defendant said he did
hol care 1or any reduction and would give
any pond the Commissioner prescribed
however outrageous. The case against
register Wall was continu ed until next
Tuesday.
Inc Democrats are jubilant. A grand
rally CT the White Mans Club was held
tonight.
Late TINS afternoon vi on the affiGavit
OF registrars Thompson and Wall. the
lour negroes who swore OUT warrants
a5diNst lhem were arres ted and are now
II the custody Of the sh eriff of the coun-
-. justified bond has been fixed at
S9Oo each. Chairman Simmons. who is
sun here, says the arrest Of theee offi-
ee1a Dy the Federal court was clearly
Mlthout authority Of Las and is a palpa-
DC uSurpatlon of ;.lthoritv and that
every man who sweare, out such = war
rant VIII be arrested.
Judge Shepherds areu ment today show
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
REPORT FROM KEMPFF BY MAIL.
Detailing American Operations in China up to
June 5.

Washington, July 14-In the mail from
China today Secretary of the Navy Long
received from Admiral kempff a report
of tie American operations in China
up to Jun 9TH. The report is as follows:
~. S, Flagship, Newark, Taku, China,
June 5th.
Sir: have the honor to report that
at 500 a. M, May 29th, | received a teie-
phone message and at 6 a. m. in compli-
ance with orders which | Immediately
issued to the commanding officer Of this
ship, 100 armed men. consisting of 40
marines and sixty sailors were landed at
Taku. Captain B. H. McCalla, I. S. N,
in charge, officers, Captain J. T. Meyers,
u. S. M. c.; Captain N. H. Hall. L. S. NJ.
c.; Ensign ID. w. Wurtsbaugh, Z. S. N;
Naval Cadets ]. X. Tauusig, U. S. N,
and c. E. Courtney, L. s. N, paymaster
and H. E. Jewett, T.. S. N, and gunner
c.. H. Sheldon, u. S. N.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVCR.
The Worlds Convention Opened at London
Immense Crowds in Attendance.

London, July 14.-AleXandria Palace,
rivalling in size and conspicuousness Mad
ison Square Garden, and surrounding one
of the highest spots in all London, pre-
scented a brilliant spectacle tonight when
10, 1000 members of the Society of Chris
tian EndeavOr opened the worlds con-
ventiOn. The night session was preceded
by an afternoon organization of tue
chorus rendering familiar Christian En-
deavOr songs.
This was followed by a second musicale
service and six simultaneous secondary
services. One of the most interesting
meetings was held at Albert Hall. Crowds
overlooked every available space, and it
is safe to say that seldom have two
such religious gatherings ever startled
lethargic London.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17

cd conclusively the lack Of lu'..rtr
the Commissioners To issue thes. ..rr-.
Following is a brief summary Id. The
sition taken by him: 1t Us we'll (.
slider. Mr.. Commissioner, what E.. .
done before going any further tG r
week you have been engaged .a .u.s
State election officer, as if yuu Wrr..
dicial officer of the State. Ih.. r#.r
COVERS State officers only. and .
not seem to be pretended OH The .
side hat because members OF Nu..n
are to be elected in November taa, ,
is any Federal element in this u.s.
that account have assume tae ra.
to arrest and try a State officer H#0
engaged in n purely State dG.. F
have actually ordered the books If
registrar to be produced in co.r. Er
you have gone further and ordered
registration books of the municipality e
Winston to be produced in court.
strange thing to be done i'm q ao...
State and is so grave Il thing 'aa. "a"
Well that You pause before you g..
further. For if there IS no law authors
ing such an extraordinary ur9..
every officer who has acted u...r .
orders is liable to arrest AND u.
ment. You ought to require the @
cutiOn to clearly show such u law a"
should be no doubt about 10 a..Hf.
invade the jurisdiction of a State Hu.
tcrftre with the functions of i'- ua.
Has any such law becn shown Iu" .
sert that they are proceediug under .
ton $50 of the revised statutes. ...
has beer on The statute book for .N years
and ! challenge the prosecution III.
any case in any court where any .r...
ings has been instituted under IT.. Tie.
are silent. They can show nome. Oa Cd.
contrary the only authority they h... ia.
tToduced is the decision OF % E.aH
district Judge, and his for "a exon
under section sos. In this E"~.
the court holds that the only st.
left in reference to suffrage arc #a.'#
2004. 5507, 550S, 500. All other .n......
section 500 are, says the judge. ..
out" and have no application TO -a'--
having not only failed to show authors.
in favor of a jurisdiction, but r.'..
shown authority against it. war" "i
10 proceed no further in this cN'ra"r.'
airy assumption Of power Judge -..
herd read several authorities from II.
Supreme court of the United Stn'0- ...
ing that Congress had no right sd ..
fere with a purely State election.
This is TOO grave a matter for |
to doubt. If II the face Of all nh. F..
la ve doubts, you should consul. SOMA.
interested cool headed lawyer, and "
satis tied he will tell you to IruD""
further III this gross invasion Of 'ar
cred + gifts Of a sovereign State.
Shepherd, Argo and Manly mad" l."
full arguments. Republicans ar" gT
disconnected and many Of them ir.". .
nit that Holton has made ID" H,
of his life. There viii be a gr.L' ..
meeting Of the white people Of the ....
here on Tuesday, to express IntIs'a
at the outrage perpetrated by Oh. ..
of registrars. Senator NJ. W. kH'...
wired his acceptance to speak ".
OCCASION. Great excitement Or
the people are determined that ..." .
est votes shall not be kiIl'l b..
and disqualified negroes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
THE MECKLENBURG PoPULIsTs.
They Name Only the Legislative Ticket an
Adjourn,
Especial to News and O~bserver.)

(SpcClaI 10 news ana ODSorVer.)
Charlotte, n. c., July 1.-THE Populist
county convention convened at the court
house today at 1880, with James Wilson
as temporary chairman. About half the
county precincts were not represented.
DR.. Craven made a telling speech, saying
there were more honest, intelligent
white men in the Democratic party than
in the POpulist party, because the former
party was so much larger, and when the
Democrats name such men as Alexander
and Audrey, they ought to be endorsed.
After a long discussion the convention
named Nicholas Gibbon for the Senate,
and j. r. Utley, j. NJ. Sample and J. NJ.
Knox, for the House. The convention
then adjourned, naming only candidates
for the legislature. Twenty-four men and
one boy were present when the convention
was called 20 order.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
Glenn Speaks at Morehead City.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Morehead City, n. c., July 11.-Hon. r.
B.. Glenn addressed a large audience in
Wallace Hall here last night. There
were four hundred men and about seventy
five ladies present. He was introduced
ty Rev. H. NJ. North in q few we'll chosen
words His exposition of the amendment
was the best that has ever been heard
here, and has done much good. There
were several Republicans in the audience,
several Of whom have expressed them
selves as favorable to the amendment.
Carteret COUNT is in line and will give
. good safe majority for the amendment
and the Democratic ticket.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
Hon. F. I. Osborn at Hickory.
Especial to the News and Observer.

Especial to the News and Obseryer.O
Hickory, n. c., July 11.-Hon. F. l. Os-
borne addressed a large audience here
last night at the Elliott Opera House.
Mr.. Osborne was very warmly received.
He handled the amendment as only he
could do, and made it's provisions SO
plain that the simplest person could un-
derstand it. His clear and unanswera-
ble arguments made a lasting impression
upon all who heard him.
He proved that the objections to the
amendment are wholly without ground
or reason.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
THE FOREIGNERS ANNIHILATED.
The British Legation Set on Fire by the
Chinese Guns.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PreSS.)
New York, July IA Shanghai dis
patch published here today says:
prince Sheng, the Director of Tele-
graphs, has communicated a message to
the cOnsuls here announcing the murder
of the foreigners in Pekin and laying the
blame on the anti-foreign general, Tung
Fun Slang.
The message says that Tung, enraged
by the defence made by the British Lee
CATION, ordered the heavy guns to fire,
Garnolishing the legations and setting
the ruins afame. The result was the
humiliation of the foreigners"
ESCAPE OF CHARLES DENLY.
Evansville, Ind, July 14-Ex-Minister
to China DENLY today received a cable
dispatch announcing that his son, Charles
DENLY, Jr., and family, escaped safely
from Tien Tsin to Shanghai, China.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
Raleigh Male Academy

The next session Of the IinI'
Academy, which is under
management of Prof. Hugh.
Will begin on September BE-
stitution, which for nearly
OF a century has prepared
of our boys lor college and
duties Of life. needs no wore
mendation to our citiZcu-
long been acquainted with
merits.
At the close Of the la.
year. more than ten OF ITS
represented among the gI"
the University. Trinity. wa.
and the \. and NJ. College.
professors at the y. ana "
six of the practicing ply
dentists of Raleigh, and u'i'
of the bar We're prepare"
at this school. which is be-
resented by large number I'll.
cessful business men OF t..
other places in the ~fa'..
parents should patronIZ@ f|'..
school which. in the instr.
and the results obtained.
none in the State
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17
NO MENTION OF THE PEKIN MASSACRE.
Remey Reports the Arriva. Of Two japanese
Transports at Che Foo.
Dy Associated Press. !

Washington, July 14.-Secretary Long
today received the following cablegram
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-17

peYoouY % uoos So pInoM
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22

game had evidently been In progress,
and staEted on a dead run for a nearby
alleyWat. None OF them had asked any
question. and. needless to say, my curl
osity was highly excited. so I tratled
along in the rear. and at the other end
OF the alley found the whole crowd. with
numerous additions. clustered about q
small covered wagon. from which a mu-
latto was selling smoking hot lOaves Of
bread at a nickel apiece. As each loaf
was called for he split 1t open and satu-
rated the interior with molasses from a
can in the vehicle. That was h sla h.
1t seemed to be a local substitute for the
merchants lunch. which appears about
the same hour in the retail district up-
town. | asked Of the darkies whether
1t was good. and his reply. while word
Jess, was extremely eloquent. The lower
half of his counhenance was buried in a
fresh section of 'hot slash at the mo-
merit. and nothing was visible except his
eyes, which he rolled upward until they
resembled a couple of white celluloid
pool balls. Then he closed them, very
SLOWLY. Xix a man in an ecstacy. and at
the same time made a gurgling sound in
his throat. After that patomime I was
strongly tempted to try a piece OF hot
slash myself"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
PEACE M the PHILIPPINES.

With the close of the war in the Philip
pines, mounted police regulations will be
introduced to protect property interests
until the spirit of guerrilla warfare shall
have abated.
A proclamation announcing the termi-
nation of h war will issue from Manila.
and with the suspension of the rules gov
erning military operations in times of
actual instruction, will come an inflic-
ton OF rigid penalties upon those who
act in the capacity of guerrillas.
1T is understood at the wal department.
that the army in the Philippines has
reached the end of it's functions, and that
h time is ripe for the introduction of
civil government.
Special attention is being given by the
president to the formation OF a commits
sion to- look after the affairs of our new
possessions, until congress shall AVE
finally determined upon a definite line OF
procedure.