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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
no DECLARATION OF WAR.


1t is the general belief TINT under no
circumstances there would be a dccara
tlon of Var to enforce the demands. hut
rather q. prolonged occupancy OF Pckin,
which would again involve complicat ions
"Vcc the diSmembermcnt of the Empire.
Ihc position of the United States happens
to be more fortunate than that of the
other Powers in this emergency, for it
accepted the word ''irrevocablc' with re-
luctancc, and then Instructed Minister
tonger to sign with an express reserva-
ton that the execution of the demands
would not lead to any territorial agGran-
dizemcnt. for the United States Govern
mcnt is seeking to insist on the signing OF
the agreement by the Chinese ENJOYS on
the ground that they acted for the Chinese
Government with full power, and could
sign without reference to the attitude Of
the court and in case the signatures were
given they would be accepted as a COM
plete expression of the wishes Of China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
INDEMNITY AND TREATY.
Negotiating to Transfer This Phase OF
Quest ion from Pekin.
(Ry Associated Fress.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Ille neSotia-
lions which have been pending relative 10
the removal from Pekin OF some OF the
subjects in international negotiations, SO
4hat. they could be taken up at WASH
;nston or at the capital Of one OF the
other Powers. have now advanced 10
stage where there is promise OF a salts
factory understanding among me Io"eiS
on this move
The plan originated through a cab!cd
suggestion of Minister Conger about
week ago. that there was little prospect
of securing united action on the subject
OF indemnity and of new commercial
treaties with China. For this reason Mr..
Congcr suggested that better progress
in the negotiations were likely 10 result
IF these two phases could be removed from
Peliin and taken up at some point en-
tirely removed from the local influences
prevailing there.
FAyoRABLY RECEIVED.
Mr.. ConGcr's idea met with favorable
consideration from the officials here. and
,nunicated by this Government TO the
other Powers interested in China. 1t was
not intended To sever the entire peace
negotiations from Pelln, but that these
Two phases, indemnity and new COM
mercial treaties be taken up at Wash
;nSton or some other capital. where there
would be assembled an International
Commission which would pass upon all
questions of indemnity. II would be in
the main a conference among the Pow
ers, although it is expected that Chinese
tnvoy.s would be iarited to participate
after the proceedings have reached a
stage where similarity Of action among
the Powers was assured
The Secretary Of State has already re-
ceived indications of the feelings of some
of the Powers on this subject but there
has been no general action on the part
of any of the Powers. nor such q con-
census of opinion to foreshadow the
result. There appears 10 be no reason
to anticipate serious opposition to the
transfer as most OF the Powers have ap-
preciated the obstacles at Pekin IN the
way of an agreement on the two subjects
of indemnity and commercial treaties
BANEFUL INFLUENCE.
Minister conEer was heard from in q
cablegrsm to the State Department. The
text of the dispatch was not given out,
but 1t WAS made known that, in sub
stance, Mr.. Conger confirmed recent
press reports to the effect that there was
reason to believe the Empress Dowager
was exsrtiaK her influence against the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Experiments Made by the French Are
Very Successful.

TOULON, Jan, S.-The recent expert
ments with wireless telegraphy in con-
nection with the French fleet have been
so satisfactory that it has been decided
to provide the entire Mediterranean
squadron with wireless apparatus. which
will be subjected to decisive tests during
the coming cruise of that squadron.
The recent experiments showed that
dispatches can be exchanged reliably at
distances of from eighteen to twenty
miles by the new system. New lights will
also be tried, with the view of introduc-
ing reform in tactical signalling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
Another Fight, With Similar Result,
Reported in North China,
SURPRISED AT COURTS ACTION.
Tho instruction Of plcnipotcntiaries
Not to Sign Note Creates Il Sens.:-
ton in pekin-Li Hun.'s AL
legged Illness Thought
Be = Plan to Cause
Delay.
lBr Associated Press.l

PEKIN, Jan. S.-The protest Of the
Eicero.- of Yang Tsc to the signing of
the joint note has created little surprise
here, but the fact that the other south
crn viceroys also having protested caused
The Court to instruct the plcnipotentaries
not to sign the note, has caused a sensa-
tion in Pekin.
The ministers believe, however, that
Prince Ching is TOO irrevocably bound
verbally and think he will sign tc-mor-
row The objections of the southern
viccroys are precisely the same as those
which the Court originally telegraphed tc
Prince Ching, and concerning which, on
the representations of Prince Ching and
ii Hung Chang. the Court eventually
agreed 10 endeavor to make better terms
after the signing of the note
The Court doubtless was influenced by
the protests from the south because it
was generally felt that the dynasty had
less influence there than in the north.
Ii Hung Chang has strongly urged the
Court not TO return to Pekin, but to es-
1ablish q ca pital in Yang Use Valley. lie
says ihi3 will strengthen the south to-
ward the Chinese cause. and that the
signing Of The agreement as it exists at
present would be a most serious menace
10 the dynasty, as the state of the coun-
try is doubtful
The note will be signed if China is sin
cere in carrying out the provisions OF the
agreement.
TO GAIN DELAY
Ii Hung Chang is invisible to the pub
lie. His attcnda<-.5 claim ti1at he IS SUI
fe4ins from d severe relapse, though
many persons think his relapse IS made a
convenience so the signing of the note
can be delayed until the court can De
heard from again.
Count von Rouuo d nephew Of Count
,on Waldersee rode 20 miles yesterday
bringing the news of battle between
the Chinese and German troops to the
northeast OF Pelzin. Three companies OF
infantry and one troop OF tiians met
a,eoo Ctlintese. An engagement ensued, IN
which nO2 Chinese We're killed and 3G0
wounded Three German soldiers were
killed. and one officer and several men
were wounded. The remainder OF the
Chinese fed
German expedition in the northern
district encountered at SEE Hal Kong,
twenty miles northwest of the junction
of The great wall 3.;H9 Chinese Inc
Germans raurca toward Lui Tin tu,
where they were reinforced Inc COIN
try is exceedingly mountainous, and the
village is IN an enclosed valley, MIN d
walled entrance The Germans advanced
10 attack the wall. Whcreupon the Chin-
-se had mounted ten cannon. including
four cid Krupps. y mountain battery
i,onbarded the place for an hour, and
the position WAS then taken at the point
OF the. bayonet Three hours further
TcfltInS occurred before the enemy were
driven ont OF the valley The tnlnese
losss is estimated at go and the Germans
lost one killed and four wounded
The Germans. after destroying all the
dwellings,. retired to Yen King.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
Old Officers Reelected.
lRr Associated Press.l

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. S.-The an
nual meetings of the three Plants lines
the Charleston and Savannah. the Green
pond and the Ashley River Road-were
held here to-day. President R. c. Erwin
and the other directors We're present. All
the old officers were reelected, and the
properties were reported in prosperous
condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
PEACE PARTY.
Burshers i'll Orange River Colon.
Urged To Surrender.
(By Associated Press.>

NEy ASSocllt"u Ffess.J
CAPE TOWN, Jan. S.-The Central
Peace Commission at I\roonstadt has
issued a circular in the course of which
it says:
THE time has arrived for the in
habitants of Orange River Colony to make
an effort to save the country from fur
ther destruction. The country is literally
a vast wilderness. The farmers, ruined
and facing starvation, are obliged TO so
TO the towns for protection, and huge re-
fugee camps have been formed by the
British for them. This IS caused by an
obstinate minority, who Will not bow to
the inevitable
The circular points out that the British
will never restore independence to the
Republics. and urges upon the Burghers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
Itcut.-Commander Hall Out.
CBy Associated Press.}

NEW YORK. Jan. S-Lieutenant-Com-
mander Hall. of the Steam Engineering
Department of the navy-yard, who WAS
so seriously injured early last December
reported for duty to-day. Within q short
time Lieutenant-C Commander Hall will be
granted three months leave of absence
and will so South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
aecep,ance of the demands submitted by

acceptance of the demands submitted by
the Powers
these adviccs lead to apprehension in
"lhciai Quarters of another crisis in the
negotiations. As the demands of tho
iowcrs are 'irrevGcabe they amount
10 an G!iimaturi. so that a refusal on tho
part oil China to sign would be equivalent
!" INC rejection of an uitimatum. Under
lheSe circumstances official attention Is
'ttfeadN being given to tho course to be
pursued in case of Il refusal on the part
q (-hju.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
EIGHT INSTANTLY KILLED.
Engine ColIiucs With Empty q. s. 0.
Train AT Full Speed.
{By Associated Press. }

PARAMOUNT, w. VA, Jan. S.-An
eastbound engine with % empty cars col
liied witn :. westbound engine running
light on the bridge crossing the mouth
or Koons Run above E,versorb section, on
the AIonongalia division OF the Balti-
more & Ctro to-day, killing eight men
and injur.ng three, one fatally. Both en-
gines were goIls at full speed. TIE heroic
action of Brakeman O'I,eary in running
a mile to signal the flyer saved the
lives of many of it's passengers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
BOERS NEAR KIMBERLEY.
Looted a Farm Within Seven Miles OF
the City.

CAPE TOWN. Jan. Sit Is reported
that the Beers have reached sutherland
and are within twenty miles OF the village
of PipUetberg.
The country around Kimberley IS being
cleared of people, live stock aud food
stuffs. a commando of one hundred and
fifty looted Il cattle farm seven miles from
Kimberley.
It is reported that all residents of Ery-
berg who are unable to supply themselves
with provisions for two months must be
brought south
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
LAST SEEN SATURDAY.
Mother of Missing BOY Frustrated
with Grief.
(By Associated Press }

ATLANTA. GA, Jan. S.-Bass Fraser,
who according to a letter received by his
father. at Union Springs. Ala. was kid
mapped in this city. while attending the
TechnoIogicaI School, was last seen here
Saturday January 5th. Two OF his
brothers arrived here tonight from
Union Springs. Ala.
Bass Fraser was a member of the first
wears class. His brothers say their
father is unable to pay the. ransom. The
mother of the boy is Frustrated with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
Death of Mrs. Grant.

Mrs. VIM. II. Grant, widow of the late
VIM II. Grant, died at the residence OF
her son, VIM. II. Grant, Jr., No. Ill West
Main Street. at eleven o'clock last night
She had been in failing health for some
time and her death vas net unexpected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09

the duty of surrenderfns and acceptins
the terms OF peace. The recent Nif'h,
ander Congress at Worcester - crftIcise...
in the circular as misleading the boeiS
and giving false Impressions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
MORE KIDNAPPING.
Five Thousand Dollars Ransom for
Bass Fraser.
;tni

JBy ISsOcIdtcJ IFtas-1
MONTGOMERY, ALA, jan S.-From
Union Springs, this State. it is learned
that \. III. Fraser tax collector of Bull
loch county, has received a letter. dated
NletnDhis from men claiming they had
kidnapped Frasers e:ghteen-year-old son.
Bass. in Atlanta, and demanding $3.50
ransom.
Tbs. letter contained young F'raser's
signature as proof OF their claim Fraser
was :; student in the technolosicas school
at Atlanta. and has not been seen there
in several days. The kidnappers asserted
they were on their way to Kansas City,
whence further negotiations, would be
conducted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
The Souduu Safe.
(By Associated Press. J

BRUSSELS. Jan S-Tttere is no truth
in the report of the laundering of the
steamer Soudan, which left Antwerp i'll
December to undertake river service in
the Congo Free State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS.

tContinued on Second Page-o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
RANGE OF THERMOMETER

The Thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times office yesterday: 8 a. NJ. Sc;
1esM.. II; T. NJ, SO; s Z. NJ. 50; . p NJ,
4s: Il midnight, 20. Average temperature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
AS VIEWED IN BALTIMORE.

A Baltimore paper says along this line:
Taking the resignation into considera-
tion with recent reports of establishing
perfect harmony in the railroad situation
down South, transportation men inclined
to think that, owing to Mr.. Ryan's all
legged relations with the Southern, he
probably prescribed the retirement of Mr..
st. John as a prerequisite to cessation
of his C1r. Ryan's) fight in the courts.
Director Iiddendorf said that he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-09
" EarHEE FORECAST.

vfrsinia-F'air TUESDAY and Wednesday,:
Nsf,t north to east wirds. colder We'd
nesday night in northern and western
portions.
North carolina-F'air Tuesday and Wed-
nesuay: light variable winds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
nrlaeuroom Runs: tho Gauntlet.

"The custom of throwing an old
shoe after the welded couple for
luck is a remarkably widespread one,
but it is not always as pleasant a
feature of the ceremony as one has
come to imagine" began young
lawyer who has penchant for folk
lore. "The other day i ran across a
curious custom which is said to pre-
vail to some extent even yet in vii
lagos of southern France.
"It's this way; after the ceremony
the bride is escorted Ito her new
home by her girl friends and left
alone; the young husband, also in
the hands of his friends, is next led
to a point couple Of. hundred feet
from the dwelling, where a halt is
made. There the girls rejected suit
or, if there be such one, arms him
self with an old sabot or wooden
shoe, while the groomf ducking his
head, makes dash for the house.
The disgruntled suitor throws as
hard and true as possible, and the
crowd cheers or derides according to
the success of the shot. A wooden
shoe is a formidable missile in the
hands of an angry swain, and a hus-
band is justified in. having some mis-
givings as he sees his defeated; rival
practising up in anticipation of the
wedding day. Just think, though,
how great relief it would be even
in this country to take acrack at the
fellow who had done you out of your
best girl without having the police
step in. Over there the custom has
wider meaning. It signifies that
the last i'll feeting is thus thrown
away, and it is the depth of disgrace
for the man who has thrown the
shoe to harbor any further malice
against the young couple. New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
Namlaf hu Sinnc.

Very useful work is done by tie Adult
Deaf and Dumb Institute in Manchester,
says the Lancet, in keeping up lirik ol
association and interest among deaf
mutes scattered over large area. Some
travel great distances to take part in a
reunion in Manchester that has now be-
come an annual event. This year it took
place at the Hume Town Hall, where a
tea party in the evening was followed
by performance of Hamlet" by deaf
mutes. Probably the feeling for dra-
matte representation is as strong in them
as in others, but to those who can hear
and speak it is difficult to imagine that
it can be fully satisfied with signs and
gestures, more especially when they are
trameled with the rapid and complicated
movements of the finger language. The
performance was, however, great sue
cess. Last year the same factors" gave
Romeo and Juliet" so that the sue
cess was not altogether due to novelty
The dressing of the play was effective
the scenery was good, and there was
spirit in the acting and the audience
judged by their attention, felt rea
concern in the development and the in
cidents of the play.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
Dog SaYed a Life.

With dog hanging by his teeth to
the bride rein, a runaway horse was
brought to standstill within few
feet of C. D. Kecner, who lay uncon-
scious on the road near here. Keener
had fallen from his bicycle. The dog
was Jif, beloved by all the Lehigh
university students, mascot Of their
alma mater and the particular prop
erty Of the man whose life he saved.
Jif is the most wonderful dog in all
the Bethlehems. He is trick fox
terrier, and always accompanies his
master on his bicycle trips. When
Keener's wheel struck stone and he
was thrown. Jif stood guard over his
PROSTATE form. He saw the runaway
he --se when It was half a mile away,
and started up the road at the top Of
his speed. Leaping into the air as
he ran beside the frightened horse. Jif
grabbed the bride rein and hung on
as though his life depended on his
grip. Slowly the dogs weight upon
it's mouth brought the horse to a
standstill. 1t stopped when Keener's
head was within few feet of its
hoofs. The occupant Of the team,
whose fright had prevented him from
checking the horses speed. resusci-
tated Keener.-South Bethlehem Cor
respondent, Philadelphia North Ameri.
pQn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
1ba chlat Justice AnoloaIzed.

Even chief Justices are betrayed into
slang occasionally. Sir John Madden,
the chief justice and lieutenant COVER
nor of Victoria, angry at the absence OF
all the barristers in libel case that was
down for hearing, characterized the pro-
ceeding as "fake" This is a piece of
pugilistic slang and is understood to
mean a make-bclievJ fight, both boxers
having previously agreed as to the final
issue. London and New York have wit
messed many such fakes" Next morn
ing the three leading barristers concern
ed appeared in court, explained their abb
sence and Indignantly repudiated any
idea of fake" The chief justice then
apologized, expressing his regret that he
had permitted himself to use such a
word, and adding that the bar would un-
derstand how such expressions some
times slipped out without due regard
to the surrounding circumstances. A
bland assurance of his belief that the
parties in the case were animated by
the fullest litigant animosity" raised a
laugh and agreeably closed the incident.
London Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
Remedy for Hes,lessnoss.

Here is a new idea for curing the
children's restlessness. A restless,
peevish, imaginative youngster, who
seems equally unable to become in
terested in studies or pleasures. is a
constant trial both in school and at
home. Here is an original cure that
will often prove helpful. Said a teach
er the other day: "When find a
pupil restless and out of temper, with
flushed face and generally heated look,
I send out to let cold water run on
his wrists. In few minutes he
comes back cool and calm. The cir
culation is quickly affected by an ap-
plication to the wrists. In chill a
nurse will put hot congresses at the
pulse with excellent results or bathe
the wrist with compton to revive from
q fainting fit; and this gave me the
idea of reducing the temperature of
a restless. irritable pupil" ."-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
New Fashion In Fire Escapes.

A new idea in fire escapes is being
carried out on the construction of sew
eral new houses on Fifth avenue. In
stead of the conventional ladder on the
outside of the building, this plan calls
for staircase right in the middle Of
the house. The passageway is walled
in with iron half an inch thick. The
steps are Of iron. On each floor there
is door leading to lne staircase. The
door is covered with iron on the stair
way side SO that when the doors are
closed the stairway is absolutely fire
proof. The exit is through the base
ment, which has fire-proof hallway
leading to the street, there being an
other stairway at the sidewalk.
York Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-08-21
White Blood CorpuscIes,

Psychologists have long been puzzled
over the white corpuscles of the blood.
1t was only recently that the nature
and function of these were determined.
1t was startling to the scientist as
we'll as to the layman to discover that
these corpusclcs are really living organ
isms, moving about independently of the
red blood corpuscles and behaving like
the ameba found in stagnant water.
These corpuscles, it was found, are pro-
duced by the spleen, and their function
is one of absolutely vital Importance
namely, to destroy the bacteria and dis
ease germs which lead to disorder and
death.
These curious organisms are called
leucocyte. Their manner of dealing
death to germs is extremely interesting
to watch under the microscope, but it is
likely that there is much more to learn
about them.-Ne7v York World.