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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-08
Smallpox Germs.

From the Hospital
1t has always seemed odd that the bac-
teriologist has found it far easier to prove
the microbic origin. and thus, presumably,
the infective nature of a series of diseases
which used not to be considered infectious
at all, than to lay his hands upon the living
germs which, as we cannot hesitate to be-
heve must be the causes Of the various
eruptive fevers. Thus, to take extreme ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-08
More Than She Meant,

From the Chicago Tribune.
well. madam" said the doctor. busting
In. how is or patient this morning."
His mind seems to be perfectly clear
this morning. doctor" replied the tired
watcher; he refuses to touch any of the
medicines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-08

shower Of fiery rocks that threatened him
during the entire eruption.
At one time it was rumored that he had
been killed. but happily this proved to be
false and now many are congratulating
him, not only on his good fortune in pass
ing through so many perils unscathed, but
also on the skill and forethought which
have enabled him to ascertain the time
when the next eruption may be expected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
LAwLESsNESs IN CHINA
Two American Deserters Marauding.
Blackmaflfng-Rowdy Troops.

Tien Tsin, January 23.-Two desert
ers from the American troops with an
American flag have recently committed
acts of depreciation in the surrounding
country and have blackmailed the VIII
layers. Both were captured, but one
succeeded in making his escape and -
still alt large. Tt is probable that they
will be shot.
Three Sikhs. who were found guilty
IF similar acts. were taken TO h scene
of their depredations today and given
fifty fashes each. Many lawless acts
are being committed.
A French soldier has been sentenced
to a term Of five years in prison for
drawing his bayonet upon an Austral-
ian policeman. Two Frenchmen have
been shot and an American has beer
stabbed in saloon brawls. The French
soldiers draw their bayonets upon the
slightest ~provocasion.
The United States transport Sum
ner, which has arrived at Tien Tsin,
brought $50 troops.
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THE HAZING INVESTIGATION
Moro Testimony Before the House
Committee

Washington, january 23.-The con-
ercssional committee which is inves-
tigat:ns h hazing OF Cadet Booz re-
sumed the taking Of testimony today.
Former Cadet Rowland was examined.
Booz had been his special duty" man.
but hs had REQUIRED NJ mental duty
of him. He had exercised" fourth
class men. but did not remember Tex
ercising' Epoz. Booz was unpopular.
he SAID. because he was shiftless and
the expression of his face was surly.
The wltnt IS said the service of a
special duty man included making
up beds, sweeping out, preparing the
tent for III pection and preparing re-
fresht,cnts, cleaning buttons. etc IL
did not include backing boots, which
witness considered mental. The alter
natives presented to an offending 10 :
er class nal were TO submit to haZing.
fight, or be cut by the corps. Cadets
Ray, Hawley and Dean We're particl-
considered as being a severe hazer.
About a hundred eagles were re-
quired of an evening of a lower class
man and about thirty wooden wilfies."
Sitting ON a bayonet and eating SOAP.
chewing the wooden frame of 4
stretcher, turtles "chow-chows,'
Ostrich" and a large number of other
forms of haZing were other forms. At
ter being hazed, it was against the
code to look sullen.
Sheldon said he had been hazed for
looking at an upper class a also
for being slow.
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She Renews Her saloon wrecking al
Enterprise, Kan

Enterprise Kan. January 24.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation began her crusade here
today by demolishing a saloon and de-
iivering a street lecture after a temper
ance meeting at the home Of c. B. Hoff-
man, a well-known populist leader. A
temperance meeting was held at his
house at 2 o'clock She then secured a
hatchet and. accompanied by Mrs.
Hoffman. Mrs. l. A. Case. 4 leading
wonEan's Christian Temperance Union
worker, and another woman, who was
yelled, invaded the business district.
The two saloon-keepers had locked
their places and were in hiding.
Mrs. Nation went TO Schilling's place,
smashed the glass doors. a big mirror.
chopped gashes in the par and broke
all the glasses and bottles on the
shelves. From the refrigerator she
took out cases of beer and cracked
each bottle. She kept up the work IN
til Marshal w. r. Benham finally en-
tered and taking hex by the sleeve
told her she must get out.
What are you" she demanded, but
a murderer and perjurer in protecting
this unholy traffic?"
She then started for the other saloon.
but it was well barricaded and offered
no plate glass for her to attack.
finally went home with her compan-
ions. She said she expects to clean out
many more places. IT Is reported that
she will move to Abiline tomorrow and
the saloon keepers are preparing for
her coming.
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Wilson News Notes.
Correspondence OF the Messenger.)
Wilson. n. c.. January %.

Correspondence OF the Messenger.)
Wilson, n. c., January "a.
The Wilson Light Infantry under
the captaincy OF Mr.. ]. T. McCraw is
taking on new life. A new armory,
on Nash street, has been fixed up and
to his has been added a reading room.
Mr. McCraw intends to add a gymna-
SUM to the other attractions of the
place and hopes in a short while to de-
velop some interest among the MEM
bers. For some years there has been
very little interest taken in this ryan
ization. The present captain intends
to do away with this spirit, if possible,
and stimulate the desire non the
men to make their company the best
in the regiment.
The Boo Club held it's regular meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Minnie Muir
ray this evening. The subject discuss
ed was Heine. Quite a large number
were present and a very enjoyable ev-
ening was the result.
Miss Lucy Watson, of Suffolk. Va,
is in Wilson the guest of Mrs. r. P.
Watson.
Mr.. T. j. Hadley left yesterday for
Florida where he will spend the re-
mainder of the winter.
Hon. F. A. Woodland left today for
Raleigh to join his wife who is visit
ing there.
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CREEK INDIAN UPRISING
Much ~loodSh Feared - Federal
Troops Ordered to the Scene

Omaha, Neb., January 23.-General
Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the depart
ment of Missouri this evening sent tel
egraphic orders to First Lieutenant
Dixon, commanding Troop A., of the
Eighth cavalry, at Fort Reno, o. T., to
proceed at once to the scene of the In
dian trouble at Muskogee, 1. T.
Muskogee, I. T., January 23.-The
Creek full-bloods are still in arms. ter
rorizing the whites and are posting
notices threatening lives. Two full
blood members of the Snake party were
arrested this afternoon at Checotah and
brought to Muskogee. The Snake par
ty sent word to Marshal Bennett if the
men arrested were not released in
twenty-four hours they would burn
Checotah. The citizens fear an attack
tonight and are armed.
Alex Evans, and Eugene Newton
were captured today and taken away
by the Snake band. News was brought
in today of the killing of Dick King, a
full blood Creek, because of his refusal
to join the marauders.
Washington, Janary 23.-The war de-
partnlent has telegraphed General Lee,
at Omaha, to use his discretion in send
ing troops to the Snake Indian region.
This is largely based on a dispatch to-
day to the attorney general from Unit
ed States Marshal Bennett at Musko-
gee, who besides appealing for troops
says:
1.-The Snake band of outlaws has or
ganiZed into several sections with
about fifty we'll armed men in each.
They have publicly whipped several,
have killed at least one and generally
are terrorizing the people. They we
organized in open rebellion against. the
constituted authorities and ave de-
stroyed several hundred allotment GER
tifcates issued to Creek Indians by the
Dawes commission. They threaten
death to all who oppose them and 1T is
not possible by ordinary means to serve
process in the hands of my deputies.
Should the bands combine for resist
ance, which they will undoubtedly do.
there will necessarily result much
bloodshed and the loss OF many lives.
This al probably be avoided by use
of cavalry"
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Manila. January 22.-The disallow-
ance by the military board OF the claims
Of Holman & Co., merchants. Of Iiofio.
for damage TO and destruction OF prop
erty during the period OF appeasement.
which findings have been approved by
General Macarthur. establishes n pre-
cedent against recompensing for SINH
lar property losses in the territory In
which the war operations were con-
Quoted. Some claims. notably that OF
the Manila and Dagupan railroad.
which are now before the board, viii
probably go TO h court OF Claims at
Washington. and possibly eventually
TO congress-.
The oath of allegiance has been ad-
ministered in a church at Vigan TO
over 1000 persons. who acknowledged
they had contributed TO the insurgent
cause. About 400 persons in the vicini-
ty of Malabon. assembled in the church
and on the plaza, have also taken the
oath.
General Grant has made many APP
lures and arrests. At present he is
on a scouting expedition with over fifty
men. Those who are proved to be in
surgents are held.
Battery I. Of the Third artillery. has
captured fifty armed men at Muntin-
tupa. Various other minor captures.
and surrenders a " been made I'm
southern Luzon.
The Eleventh cavalry has arrived
here on the transport Meade from Cam
arines. They will sail for home on the
same ship. February ist. as the Thirty
sixth infantry. The men who are to
sail Saturday were reviewed and adj
dressed this evening by General Mac
Arthur. He thanked the soldiers en-
Enthusiastically for the part they had
ably borne in the history-making
epoch in the Philippines. He said they
had sustained the traditions of a hardy
and soldierly race and merited the
plaudits Of their countrymen on their
return home.
The Twenty-seventh regiment will
sail February 5th, and the Tairtieth
February 18th.
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ELEcrIoS OF sENATons
several Legislatures cct-Dcadiock
sslI On In Nebraska and Delaware

Austin. Texas January
gresham J.. w. Bailey was formally
elected United States senator today TO
succeed Horace Chiffon. who's term
expires March 4th next
Pierre. s. D.. January 2--Rooert J.
Gamble. republican. was formally
elected United States senator today IN
a joint session OF the legislature. 20
succeed Senator Pettigrew.
Nashville. Tenn. January z3-Tne
legislature In Joint session today eject
ed ~. W. Carmack TO the United states
s~enaforship made acani oy the voiun-
tsry retirement Of Senator Thomas =.
Turley. -
Cheyenne. wyd.. January ls-United
States Senator Francis f. warren was
reelected at 3 joint session OF the leg
islature today.
Lincoln. Nsb.. January l~0Today >
ballot for ~senatorship showed no decis-
on
Dover. Del. January 2.-The eighth
DAYS Joint session Of the Legislature
failed 10 elect two United States SEN
afors. The vote showed little change
Salt Lake. Utah. January 25.-Thos.
Kearns was today elected on the hrst
ballo. United States senator By the
joint assembly. He received the unani-
NOUS support OF h republican mem
bership.
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Third Performance by the Crescent
Stock Company Last Mighty Good
Performance Enjoyed by Full House.
Matinee Saturday Afternoon

The Crescent Stock Company. gave
its third performance iaS night TO \
crowded house. and the clever pre-
sentation of the drama, Myrtle Ferns
deserved the commentator accorded
X by the audience. Mr.. II. Guy Wood
ward was in the leading role and was
ably assisted by Messrs. Ed Hughton
and E. J. Lee. and Miss Ballard and
Miss Cregan.
The specialEes. as usual. were good
and well received The company IS
a whole IS a strong one and deserves
the splendid patronage which IL Is re-
ceiving.
The bill for tonight IS East hymns"
and another crowded house should
greet the company. Popular prices pre-
vail and seats can be secured during
the day at Cerken's.
A special matinee Will be, given Sat
urday afternoon. performance com
mencing at 2.30.
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ron the stale University.
Correspondence of the Messenger.

Chapel Hill, N. c., January %.
Work was begun a week ago on the
foundation for the new dormitory build
ing. This building is to be called the
Mary Ann Smith building. named for
the founder of the Mary Ann Smith
fund.
The Faculty Club, the Round Table,
held it's monthly meeting with DR..
Linscott on Friday night, the 18th. The
subject discussed was the ship sub
sidy bill.
The election Of bal managers for the
commencement OF 1901 was held on Sat
urday, the 18th and resulted as follows:
Chief, Mr.. w. A. Murphy; subs, Messrs.
Metrah Makely, E. B. Cobb, H. G.
Turner, J. B.. Ramsey. w. F. Smath-
ers, and w. r. Capehart.
DIR. Green, a missionary just return
ed from China, gave a talk in Gerard
hall Sunday evening, the 18th. He
spoke very interestingly of missionary
work in China and of the causes of the
Boxer movement.
President Venab has been appoint
ed by the secretary of the treasury a
member of the assay commission, which
is to meet in Philadelphia February
18th.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has elected as it's officers for the
year the following: President, j. E.
Lula, vice pIeSlueiit, -. I. Mdouiy'
recording secretary, G.. P. Stevens;
corresponding secretary, T. J. Hill;
treasurer, j. M. Justice.
From the university press there have
just been issued the University Record
and a circular of information, contain
ing suggestions to teachers who are
preparing students for the university.
Thursday evening DR.. ]. William
Jones gave his excellent lecture on
Lee, the Soldier" to a very interested
audience in Gerard hall.
Mr.. Emory Alexander has been Sc
lected by the German Club to lead the
german to be given on Friday, Febru-
airy 18th.
The Shakespeare Club held it's first
meeting of the Twentieth century last
Tuesday evening in Gerard hall.
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Fire Raging In Montreal


Montreal, P. @. January "a, 1 a. M
One of the most disastrous fires from
which this city has ever suffered began
at 8 o'clock last night and notwith-
standing the efforts of the entire fire
department, the progress of the flames
were not checked until 1 o'clock this
morning. By that time it had destroy
ed property at between 81, $780, 900 and
So, 600, 900 and was still burning, though
the appearance was that the firemen
have at last got it under control.
Included in the property burned is
the splendid board of trade building
which COS over $500, 900, with over 100
tenants and half a dozen large firms
and two scores of smaller concerns.
The weather was cold and the firemen
were greatly hampered in this respect.
Outside Of the board of trade building
there was not a modern structure
among those burned.
The narrow streets, Anticipated build
ings and the infammable nature Of the
stocks they contained made a combi-
nation which the department was
powerless to overcome.
The fire practically burned until it
came to open space which gave the fire.
men an opportunity for effective work.
For a time 1t looked if the flames would
spead along Commissioners street to
the Grand office building in course of
erection there.
Numerous crowds of people jammed
the narrow street and the police could
not control them. Women tainted and
their clothes were torn Inc a few were
slightly injured in rushes for safety.
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Wilson News Notes,
Correspondence OF The Messenger
Wilson. %.

Correspondence or The MeSSenger.)
Wilson, january %.
Mrs. w. J. Boykin entertained Tues
day night in honor of Miss Miriam
Boykin. of Richmond. Va. and Miss
Page Morton. The entertainment was
a progressive word contest. Miss Della
Wella. OF Weldon, won the first prize
and Mr.. C. T. Harris won the gen
tleman's first prize. Miss Kate Mercer
Won h booty" prize. After the
evening pleasures were over the hos
tess served a delightful luncheon.
Miss Eliza Hodges entertained the
visiting ladies asst night. Those pres
enE Were Miss Wella, Of Weldon; Miss
Boyktn and Miss Morton. of Virginia.
and Miss Broadfoot. of Fayetteville.
The Wilson German Club will give q
dance on Thursday night in honor of
the visiting ladies' The young people
are looking forward TO the event with
much pleasure.
Wilson people are very much excited
over the election which IS to be held
in the Banner warehouse on Thursday
night. The object Of this election Is
to decide whether the elm trees which
line ou- streets shall stand as they are.
aldermen decided TO have these
trees killed for sanitary asou but
met with % much opposition that a
popular vote was decided necessary.
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A Peculiar Railway Accident

Macon, Ga, January 23.-News reach
ing general offices here that the pay
train on the Georgia Southern and
Florida railroad was derailed by the
spreading of the tracks. thirty-fve
miles north Of Palatka- early tonight.
jostling of the pay car caused the
discharge Of one of the Winchester
rifles in the car, the bullet passing
through Cashier J. r L. Austin's hip.
No other casualties are reported and the
property damaged is slight. Schedules
win not be interrupted. A special yer
TO the scene from here taking a ply
Austin.
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A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture Of
Annie e. Springer, OF 1125, Howard St,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption had completely cured her Of
a hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden All other
remedies and doctors could give her
no help. but she says Of this Royal
Cure: sit soon removed the pain ih
my chest and I can % sleep soundly,
something I can scarcely remember
doing before. I feel like sounding its
viii everyone who tries DIR. Kings New
Discovery for n trouble OF the
Throat, Chest, or Lungs. Price soc and
$1.00. Trial bottles free at R. R. Bel
lamy's drug store; every bottle u
antead.
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Correspondence of The Messenger }
CO1aoh1-n Ta-,,orxr "a

correspondence of The Messenger
Go1dSboro, January "a.
The first of the series of Hart, "the
Laugh King" opera house, his city,
can safely be called a success. The
opera house was fairly filled n the
professor demonstrated very %cleyerly
his ability as a h~ypnotiSt and mine
reader. Quite a number of resident
subjects furnished amusement for the
large crowd present
Geo. w. Baker and w. P. Granger
have returned from their Newport out
ing delighted with the trip. Mr.. Baker
went to bag ducks and failing in this,
he downed with his trusty gun a good
sized deer.
Senator B. F. Aycock lost yesterday
cat his Bardin FARM by fire a barn,
125 barrels of cor n two fine mules.
Mr.. Aycock passed through the city
this morning, returning 10 Raleigh.
n Junior Order of United American
Mechanics at their last nights meet
ing, as a result of a collection, were
able to present a nice little sum to Mr..
MaSingale, who suffered the loss of dll
his household effects when the cot
tage of Mr.. B.. G.. Thompson was de-
stroyed by fire. The juniors are a very
generous council OF youngsters . They
frequently dive into their pockets and
help acknowledging in the communi
ty.
AS a reward or testimonial, this or
der presented George r. Stith last nign:
with a beautiful gold watch charm,
emblematic OF the order, for having
brought in the largest number OF mem
bers to the order during h year 1900.
Walter r. Phillips, the bright young
man of The Argus. made the presenta-
ton speech, which was said to be a
gem. Mr.. Phillips was the recipient OF
many compliments at h lands of the
brethren.
The great value and convenience OF
Goldboro's passenger depot is in evil
dence again today. Passengers alight-
ing from the cars made no complaint
of the rising dust as out into the raj 4
they went.
Who will be our TEXT mayor is quiet
ly being asked and discussed ON our
streets. May is ret three months off,
but / venture the assertion that he viii
be a young man. fve and progressive.
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Kftchener's Effort to Surround the
Beers

Cape Town., January 23.-General
Kitchener is ~disposing of great forces
semi-circularly, his extreme left rest
ing ON the sea, to circumvent the
Beers. The columns move Simultan-
eously, in touch with each other. The
greatest danger of the situation is the
possibility of General deWet's appear
ance i'm Cape Colony. 1t is believed
that non of the Dutch would resist
his personal call to arms. They think
the fame of Napoleon and Wellington
paIes in the presence of his military
genius.
Among a number of captured letters
is one from General Henizog ito Presi-
dent Steyn, asking for 1000 unmarried
young men to enter Cape Colony ami
beat UP recruits.
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From q Revenue Launch

Pensacola, Fla. January 23.-Lieu-
tenant Taylor. Of the revenue launch
Penrose was drowned this afternoon
and the body has not yet been recov-
cred. The launch had been to White
Point with Captain Singer. placing
beacons- Lieutenant Taylor was
aboard when they started back bu:
when they reached here he was miss
ing. The launch put back over the
route but could find no trace of the
body. When he fell overheard he prob
ably sank as he wor a belt OF loaded
cartridges and heavy boots.
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Bewar of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

IS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicfans, as the damage they will do is
ten old to the good you CAL possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by f. J. Cheney & Co,
Toledo. o., contains no mercury. and lis
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II
is internally and is made in To-
ledo, Ohio. by F. j. Cheney & Co. Tes-
t~imonials free.
Sold by druggists. price 75c per bot
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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China Must Prove Her Sincerity

Paris. January 23.-The Havas
agency has received the following dis
patch from Pekin, under a t of Janu-
airy 22nd:
1.-The ministers have decided not 10
reply to h request for exchanges of
the joint note until the Chinese sha.l
have proved by their acts that they
intend to give satisfaction, n the
conditions shall have been accepted as
ITO h primary question of punish
mentS.
1.-The ministers intend Ito discuss with
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang the
conditions under which h chief of the
guilty shall he punished"
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Coal shoveIers Strike

NEWPORT News. Va, January 22.-Two
hundred Union Goa shovelers on the
Chesapeake and Ohio piers are out on
strike. having quit work a they
are dissatisfied with the scale OF wages
now in force. They demand an in
crease to 20 cents an hour. which they
claim Is none too much for the services
they render, especially as they cannot
make a long day at their work.