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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
HERE ARE THE PROPOSALS
Maintaining a Permanent Legation
Guard at Pekin.
HOLDING A LINE THENCE TO THE SEA
Our Government May Not Agree in Forbiddng
the Importation Of Arms to China. The
Imperial Court VIII Not Re-
turn to Pekin.
turn to Pekin.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. The American an
swer to the French note. which is the
pending phase of the Chinese negotiations
to be disposed of. has been pretty well
defined, although it will remain for the
return of the President and a meeting
of the Cabinet to give the answer formal
definiteness. Intimations have been con-
veyed to some of the foreign representa-
tives that this Government may not be
able to concur in the Introduction of the
import of arms into China. and also that
there may be serious constitutional rea-
sons requiring at least two of the French
proposals TO be submitted to the Ameri-
can Congress before they can be acted
upon affirmatively. These two latter
propositions relate to the establishment
of a permanent legation guard in Pekin,
and to the permanent maintenance of
line of communication from Pekin to the
sea. The permanency of these plans APP
pears to involve a possibility OF terri
torial occupation, though of a limited
character, both at Pekin and along the
road from Pellin to the sea. and it is
understood that even if these moves were
fregdfdEQ with FAVOR by the executive
branch. there would be constitutional
reasons making it desirable to submit
them to Congress. This idea has been
put forward only in a tentative way, as
indicating to foreign representatives some
of the questions which will have to be
taken into account in giving an answer
to the French note.
The news which the United States Gov
eminent has received of the purpose of
the Chinese imperial court to take UP its
abode at Using An Fu in the Province
of Shen 81 comes from Japanese official
sources, but SO far there as been moth
ing from the Chinese officitN to show
that the movement has taken place The
State Department has put forth all of its
efforts to bring about an abandonment of
the project.
However, it is now conceded that the
presence of the Emperor and Empress in
Pekin is not absolutely necessary to the
attainment of satisfactory and per-
manent settlement of the Chinese trouble,
though it is undoubtedly true that their
return would hasten the settlement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
LOUISBURG CARNIVAL
Special Trains Granted by the
Seaboard Air Line.
Hon. Frank Sp-uiIl viii Deliver The Opening
Address. The Tobacco Exhibit the
Best in n. c.

Mr.. J. A. Thomas, editor of the Louis
burg Times, was in Raleigh yesterday.
I'VE are going to have the biggest time
in Louisburg four days next week known
since the Centennial in 1879. The Street
Carnival and Tobacco Fair, for which big
preparations have been made, Will open
Tuesday morning and will continue until
Friday night.
"All Franklin county will be there and
if you Raleigh people want to see a really
great big Tobacco Fair and Carnival you
should come and spend the whole week in
Louisburg We will give you pointers on
holding Fairs that will do the big State
Fair good.
"The Seaboard Railroad has arranged
to give special trains for the week as
follows: Special trains will run from
Henderson on Wednesday, October 10th,
and Thursday, October 18th, at $50 a. M
Returning leaves Louisburg after night
amusements are over, reaching Hender-
son about II M, midnight.
Trains will run from Wake Forest at
6 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday and
return to Wake Forest after amusements
at night are over. These evening trains
arc put on to accommodate business men
who can't get away during the day.
There will be no speech making OK
cept an opening address by Hon. Frank
S. Spruill, who will welcome the visitors
to our town The Tobacco Fair will be a
great event in the tobacco history of
our section of the State Tobacco that
has no superior in the world will be
shown and it will be worth coming to
see.
''The entertainment day and night en-
braces acrobatic performances, balloon
ascensions, band concerts, feats of
strength, special theatrical performances,
trained dogs, musical specialties, Swiss
bell ringers. The Fair and Carnival will
open Tuesday morning, October 9th, at
$50 o'clock, with a business mems and
trades display parade, grand display of
floats, decorated vehicles, ladies on horse
back, and mounted marshals led by the
Carnival band. After the parade the open
ing address will be delivered by Mr.
Spruill. A special programme has been
arranged for every day from Tuesday to
Friday inclusive, and a great treat is
promised to the large crowd that will
visit Louisburg from Tuesday, October
9Th to Friday, October 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ASSOCIATION
First Meeting in Music Hall of the Olivia
Raney Library Fair Week

1t is understood that the committee
on program and arrangements have
secured Music Hall in the Olivia Raney
Library for the first meeting of the
State Literary and Historical Associa-
ton to be held Tuesday night OF Fair
week, October 23d.
The hall and the library ought to be
an inspiration to such meeting and it
is singularly appropriate that it
should be there and the first.
1t is understood also that there will
be music in compliment to the hall
and to the occasion by some Of the
faircst and best singers in the State
and that some of it will relate to
North Carolina.
The local committee on program
and arrangements, consisting of
twelve well known gentlemen and
ladies, are at work and the entire pro-
gram of the meeting will be shortly
announced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
REV. +. PAGE RICAUD DEAD.
An Aged and Well Knowd Minister Of the
Methodist Church.
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Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Oct. Grey. r. Page
Ricaud, father of Mrs. w. j. Ramsey,
died at the home of Mr. Ramsey this
morning about $3.50 o'clock. lie had
been sick about two weeks and his
death was caused by a complication of
diseases.
Rev. Mr.. Ricaud was in the SD year
of his age He was a minister of the
Methodist church for a number of
years, and continued to preach as long
as he was able to do so.
About eighteen months ago he came
here from Wilmington and since that
time has made his home with his
daughter.
He left four children, as follows:
Mrs. w. j. Ramsey, of this city; Mrs.
A. r. Farricr, of Kenansville, this
State; Mrs. Il. Page Ricaud, Jr., of
Bennettsyille, S. G., and Hon. A. q.
Ricaud, of New York.
The remains were taken TO Whining
ton on the 9:55 train this morning,
where they will be laid to rest beside
those of his wife and other relatives.
In the case Of T. A. Christian admin
istrater, against the Southern Rail-
way, the jury brought in today YER
dict of $3.50 for the plaintiff,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
CT r, Club at Charlotte
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and observer
Charlotte, N. c.. Oct. 5.-A Carr club
was organized here Friday night. One
hundred and seyenty-fve Democrats were
present. Mr.. Eli B. Springs called the
meeting to order. Mr.. e. N Farrar says
there are already 400 members of the club.
Capt John r. Erwin was permanent
chairman of the meeting, which was ad
dressed By Mr.. w. G. Maxwell. The club
invited Mr. G. w. Tillett to speak at the
next meeting. Vice presidents for each
ward were selected The executive COM
mittee is composed of T. C. Guthrie, w J..
Chambers, T. r. Robertson, H. M. Wilder
and r. j. Brevard. On motion of Dr. r.
]. Brevard the following resolution was
adoated:
Whereas, In the opinion of this meet
ing, without invidious comparison or with
out any desire to do harm to any Demo-
cratic candidate for the United States
Senate, in our opinion the best interests
of the Democratic party will be served
by the election of Gen. Julian S. Carr to
the Senate of the United States; there
fore. be it
Resolved, That we pledge our full
strength and. efforts to the election of
General Carr"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
sgoT BY A SNOWMAN.
George Moose Dangerously Wounded by One
of Buckskin Bills Men.
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Newton N. c., Oct. Cat the night
performance of Buckskn Bills Wild
West show here On Thursday night, Mr..
George Moose, of this place, got into
difficulty with one of the showmen. He
was knocked down and while in STOPPING
position. he received a wound from
pistol shot. The ball passed through the
fleshy part of his right arm and then en-
tered his body, went downward
to tae position his body was in The
doctors probed for the ball, but have
been unable to find it. They traced 1t
down to the lower edge of the liver and
there lost trace of it. They think that
it is imbedded in the inner muscles OF
his thigh DR.. Menzies, of Hickory, was
sent for yesterday evening and will ar
rive with his ray machine this morning
to search for the ball. The wound is OF
a serious nature, but the doctors can't tell
much about it until the location of the
bal is ascertained. The man who fired
the shot has not been captured.
Mr. w. Pinkney Mauney, prominent
farmer of the county, died at his home
near toWA yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
FRIGHTENED BY DEwET.
Report That He is Near Wepener Sets the Re-
gion in a Tumult.
(By the Associated Press. }

Aliwal North. Cape Colony, Monday, Oc-
tobcr General Dewet is reported to
be few miles south of Wepcner in the
Grange River Colony about 70 miles north
of AliwaI North. The Beers near here
are in state of great excitement. All the
outpost camps have been called in and
preparations are being made to defend
the town. A detachment Of Cape police
engaged in accommodating RouXville,
somewhat less than half way between
Aliwal North and Wepener), rode out OF
one end of the town as the Beers gal
lopsed in the other end. Two mounted
Australians were captured. Some of the
Rouxville merchants have destroyed their
stocks to prevent them falling into the
hands of the Beers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
STEAMERS COLLIDE IN A FOG.
The Elmonte's Bow Stove in. Damage to the
Rappahannock Unknown.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 6.-The Morgan Line
steamer Elmonte. which arrived today
from New Orleans, reports having been
in collision with the British steamer Rap
pahannock bound from Liverpool for New
port News. The collision occurred yes
terday in latitude 37.40 longitude 1888.
a dense fog prevailed at the time. The
Elmonte had her bow stove in and some
plates on the starboard bow. The stem
showed a deep indentation and sail
hanging across the bow to prevent the
water coming in. Nothing was learned
as to the damage to the Rappahannock.
After the collision she steamed westward
toward Cape Henry and the Elmonte pro-
ceeded on her course.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Simmons Club at Charlotte.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, N. c.. Oct. Sat the meet
ing of the Simmons Club Friday night,
speeches were made for him by Mayor j.
d. Mccall. Frank /. Osborne, Mr. Nixon
and others. Mr.. Heriot Clarkson intro
duced the following resolutions:
Resolved, first. That it is the sense
of the Simmons Democratic Club that
every member shall do everything in his
power to elect him to the United States
Senate as the most worthy and the most
deserving candidate for the position.
Resolved, second. That in the contest
to elect him Senator, it being a con-
test between men of the same party and
men of character, that this club will con-
denim any writing or language disparaging
the private character of any of the can
didates, as we believe them all to be men
of honor and integrity.
There are 17G members of the club
ALREADY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
THE COURT WILL NOT RETURN.
1t Will Take Up It's Abode in the Strong City
of 81 Ngan.
(Bv the Associated Press. !

Washington, Oct 6.-Thc Japanese Min
lister today left with the Secretary of
State a copy of telegram dated October
1st, received from the Japanese Minister
for Foreign Affairs, to this effect:
THE Japanese acting consul at Shang-
hal reported on the 2Sth ultimo the pub
LEGATION in Chinese papers of an undated
imperial edct, the purport of which was
as follows:
Though we have accompanied Her
Majesty, the Empress Dowager to Tai
Yen and settled there it is not our in
tention to remain there permanently In
asmuch as ChangAn was the seat of
ancient rulers of China and is defended
by nature, we order the acting governor
of Shen ST to select suitable site for
the imperial palace in the city of 81 Ngan
and to provide everything necessary for
our journey thereto He should bear in
mind the hardships we are now exposed
to and refrain from all extravagant prep
arations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Overman at Concord.
Concord standard.)

The Hon. Lee S. Overman is constitu-
tionally enthusiastic, vehement and pow
erful in the, cause he espouses and there
fore is the man for the place he fills,
Democratic elector- large. There is
stirring up of the dry bones and a shaking
off of the browse when he takes up the
battle crp. We are glad he came to us
Thursday. We needed him to help US
get hump on. The applause that ever
and anon burst forth during his speech
must have shown him that it is in US
if it does take all his powers to stir it
to the surface.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
MR.. SIMMONS AT CHARLOTTE
Speech delivered With Good Effect and Warm
ly Appiauded.

Especial to News and Observcr.)
Charlotte. N. c., Oct. 6.-Hon. f. M.
Simmons was escorted from the hotel to
the court house tonight by the Simmons
Club and spoke to a large and enthusiast
tic audience for an hour and half. He
denounced trusts and Imperialism, and
declared that the genius of American in
stitution could be maintained only under
Bryans leadership. He expressed his un-
swcrving support for The amendment in
the face Of any Republican effort to de-
clare it unconstitutional, and said the APP
poihtmcnt of negroes to Federal Offices
was costing the Republican party the
respect Of decent people in the South. His
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
GAINS BY THE GOVERNMENT,
Ministerialists Gets 90 More Seats and the
Opposition Is.
(By the Associated Press.)


London, Oct. 6.-(Saturday, 1880 a. M
Thirty-two contests took place yesterday
in the Parliamentary general election.
Most of them were in rural districts. and
the result has not vet been announced.
So far as is known, however, AL members
have been officially declared elected. and
the relative strength Of the parties is as
follows:
Ministerialists, sol.
Liberals. ".
Nationalists. GO.
Laborites. ..
Thus far the Ministerialists have gained
% seats. and the opposition Is, which
would give the Government an additional
16 votes on a division in the House of
Commons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
MANY BoERs sURRENDER1NG.
10 ldon Irish Attempt Surprise But Are
Driven Back by Beers.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Oct ga dispatch received
from Lord Roberts, dated Friday October
5th says:
THE number of prisoners captured or
surrendered is daily increasing, and must
now aggregate nearly 10000 men.
"Commandant Muller nas surrenderedt
to Clery, and Commandant Dirkson and
others are on their way to Pretoria to
surrender.
"A detachment of the London Irish en-
deavored to surprise a party of Beers
near Bultsfontein, October 4th, but had
to retire after three hours fighting with
six men wounded. The Beers suffered
heavily"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Selecting Jurors to Try Youtsey
(By the Associated Press

Georgetown, Ky, Oct. 6.--Today's ses-
sion of court in the trial of Henry Yout-
sey, charged with being principal in the
shooting of Governor Goebel was spent
in the selection of jurors. Twelve were
accepted, but the defence was allowed
time to prepare an affidavit concerning
the qualifications of one juror
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
SHOT HIS RIVAL FROM AMBUSH.
Purcell Waiting With Dusky Belle When
Williams Fired.
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Maxtcn. N. c., Oct. 6.-Last night about
u o'clock Arthur Purcell, a negro. was
killed at Floral College, near here, by
another negro named Williams. The mo-
tive was probably jealousy. Williams
shot Purcell from ambush while the lat
ter was waltzing with a girl for whose
favor they were rivals. Williams at once
fed but is said to have been captured this
afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07

boro next week.
The directors of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company have
appointed Alexander Cochrane pro
TEN, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the last President, John e.
Hudson.
The Orientals, one of the most pic
turesque features at the Paris Exposi-
ton, have gone back to the East, un-
able to stand the harsh winds that
have begun to make themselves felt in
gay Paree.
Roosevelt in speech at Chicago yes
terday, endeavored to answer Carl
Schurz's attack on Imperialism. lie
seemed trying to prove that because
Mr.. Schurz had held his peace while
the Government was wronging the
Sioux and Nez Perces he should hold
IL now. ta. IL ,ztlaAnS' Az
The report that the twenty plants
of the American Tin Plate Company
are to resume operations Monday was
confirmed yesterday at the offices of
the company in New York. The mills,
which employ some $4,000 men, were
closed for more than three months
pending settlement of the wage scale.
Chester Moore, night operator and
lineman of the Oxford Telephone sys-
tenn, was at the top of a telephone
pole on Broad street, when the pole
broke off at the ground Fortunately
in falling the cross arms struck a
fence, which saved the youth from be-
ing crushed, though he was thrown
violently to the ground. rendered un-
conscious and severely bruised by the
fall.
Grosvenor the Administrations
mouthpiecc, declares that Mckinley's
treaty with the Sultan of Sulu is only
a temporary arrangement made to
keep peace; that there is no such
thing as real slavery in the Sulus; that
the so-called slave becomes a member
of his owners family; that Mckinley
has instituted certain inquiries having
in view making some arrangement for
the emancipation of the slaves. Gros-
yenor winds up by declaring that no
man lives who has a greater horror of
slavery than Mckinley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Leads all DaiieS Jews and Circulation

rade through the town. The women
marchers called the Lattimer men black
legs and other hard names while those
thus assailed remained mute for fear of
being attacked. This was kept up until
eight o'clock when the marchers began
to leave for their various home towns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07

Secretary Long expects to hold another
conference with the representatives OF
the armor concerns some time next week
and is hopeful this will bring about an
arrangement by which the large supply
of armor now required will be forthcon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Henry Blount at Kenly Academy.

Kenly, N. c., Oct 6.-Herry Blount
Cardinals inimitable orator, delivered his
famous 'Chow Chow in the academy to-
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
UNIVERSITY VS.. MoRGANroN.
The Deaf and Dumb Boys Defeated. Score
80 too.

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Chapel HILL N. c., Oct. GA match
game of foot ball between the University
and the Deaf and Dumb pupils at Morgan
ton, took place today. Score: University
80, Morganton 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
Population of New Hampshire.

Washington, Oct. 6.-As officially an
nounced today by Ne Census Bureau the
population Of the State Of New Hampshire
is 1858. In 1890 the population was
376.53o. the increase being 35,05S, or 9.3
per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07

A club has been formed at Chapel
Hill to be known as the Bryan-Stev-
enson-CarrKitchin club, T. G. McRae.
Jr., is. chairman, W. L. Hearn, secre-
tary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-07
WORKERS MUST DECIDE
Their Delegates Will Vote on the
Operators Offer.
MARCHERS TIE UP TWO MORE CoLLIERIEs
hey Pour Into Lattimer in Thousands Led BY
a Pretty Polish Girl, the Famous
Mother Jones' Being Amo- 6
the Marchers.
(By the Associated Press.)

Shenandoah, Pa, Oct. 6.-This town to-
day witnessed the biggest demonstration
ever held within its limits. Over 5000
striking mine workers marched through
the streets and up to Soldiers Monument
park Locust mountain, where they held
a mass meeting and listened to words of
encouragement from National President
John Mitchell of the United Minee Work
ers of America. The strikers came from
all sections of the anthracite coal regions,
those from nearby points marching in a
body headed by bands, while those from
more remote points, came in trolley cars.
President Mitchell spoke briefly, and was
frequently interrupted by cheers. His
most important statement was one in
forming the strikers that they would
soon meet in convention. He said:
Il wish to announce today for the first
time that in a few days convention will
be called. Every mine will be requested
to send delegates. If you believe a net
advance of 10 per cent. in your wages is
enough then your votes win decide the
question. If YOU prefer that the strike
shall go on, Mitchell will be with you.
In this strike we must all win together
or go down together"
Mr.. Mitchell again took occasion to deny
The charges that the strike was brought
on for political purposes, and that the
bituminous coal operators were connect
ed with it.
These charges he said, "are abso-
lutely untrue" Mr.. Mitchell declared that
despite the statement of the operators
that they would not recognize the union
they had already done SO by announcing
the 10 per cent. increase. He said il was
strange that this advance was not grant
ed until the United Mine Workers came
here.
The belief in general that the men will
give a majority vote in favor of accept
ing the concessions made by the opera
tors which include a reduction in the
charge for powder TO the miners as we'll
as increased pay for all mine workers.
The date and place for holding the
convention will be decided upon al Halle
ton tomorrow by President Mitchell and
other officials of the United Mine Work
ers.