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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
TO ARRANGE FOR PURCHASE.
The Reading Directors Authorized to Take the
Central Of New Jersey.
(By the Associated Press.l J

Philadelphia, Jan. AT the conclusion
of the meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Reading Company, the following
official statement was given out;
"A meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Reading Company was held
at it's office at O'Clock. The proposition
from Messrs. j. p. Morgan and Company,
of New York. for the sale of the major
ity of the capital stock of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey was submitted.
President Harris recommended that the
proposition should be accepted as the
two properties can be managed in con-
nection with one another to the best ad-
vantage, and\ virtually supplement one
another, giving his reasons in detail.
After full consideration, the officers
of the company we're authorized to ar
range for the purchase.
The meeting adjourned at 1885 p. m.
and no further statement of what trans
pired could be obtained.
1t was said on behalf of President Har-
ris, however, that any statements con-
cerning the financing of the deal are pre-
mature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
CAPTAIN KING ARRESTED,
Government Officers Scheme For Money Max
ing Rudely Ripped Up.
(ByI the Associated Press.

Mobile, Ala, JAM This afternoon
Secret Service Agent L. p McAdams ar
rested on Royal street, this city, Capt.
C. w King, quarternlaster and supervis-
or of the Government work at Fort Nor
gan. Ala. Captain King had just received
one thousand dollars in bills from j. H.
Hobson, contractor on Government work
at the fort. McAdams, with local de-
teetive as a witness, searched the Captain
and found the roll of money King tell
ing them that if it was of any value to
them to know he would say he had re-
ceived the money from Hobson All the
bills had previously bhen recorded and
marked so that McAdams was able to
identify them. Hobson told McAdams that
this was the second thousand dollars paid
to King by him King was taken before
United States Commissioner Rickarby for
preliminary examinations,
Hobson testified befole the Commits
sioner that for some time he had been
having trouble in carrying out his con-
tracts on buildings at Fort Morgan. about
fifty per cent of the material he furnished
being rejected as unsatisfactory. About
eight months ago King approached him
and substantially said if Hobson would
make an arrangement with him he would
be so hard on him. The amount named
by King was $4,000 and as failure on
the contracts meant ruin, Hobson agreed
to pay $4,000 King said he would accept
that amount as he had caused him loss
by being hard on him. Hobson paid King
$500 in October and the same amount in
November and $1,000 today, Captain
King was bound over in the sum of $1O,-
600 but up to o'clock had not made his
bond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
PHILIP ARMOUR GONE
The Strain Of Pneumonia
Causes Heart Failure.
Head of the Great Arm1ur Establishment,
Philip Armour Stood For Properly In
teresis Estimated al $3.50, 01O,00
(Ry the AssocIated Press.l }

Chicago, Jan. Phillip Danforth Ar
mour, philanthropist, financier and null
ti-millionaire, head Of the vast CONNER
cial establishment that bears his name
died at his home, 2,115 Prairie avenue,
at 5:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
A muscular affection of the heart was
the immediate cause of death He had
been slowly recovering from pneumon-
ia that for three weeks had threatened
his life. At o'clock yesterday morn
ing his heart gave way under the strain
of his recent illness.
Mr.. Armour was surrounded by his
family when he died The end came after
two years of illness, during which time
| Mr. Armour visited German baths, passed
the cold months in Southern California,
and devoted himself largely to an attempt
to restore his health which, however, had
been broken never to be regained.
Mr. Armour, who was self-made man,
came from farm in Oneiday county,
New York. At the age of seventeen he
started for The gold fields of California.
| He made money from the start and at the
| end of six years he returned home with a
| fortune Becoming dissatisfied with the
| quiet life of his native town he came West
again and together with a brotherin law
| established a large wholesale grocery
| house in Milwaukee. In a years time
he purchased the largest grain elevator
| in Milwaukee. This led to more elevators
and railroad stock. In 1866 he came tC
! Chicago to take charge of the Chicago
branch of New York packing establish
ment. The result was that the Chicago
house ceased to be a branch and the
West gained the largest packing and
provision plant in the world.
The property interests for which Mr.
| Armour stood are estimated at 100000,
000 His personal share of this property
| is variously estimated at from $25, 900 ,00C
10 $50, COO 600.
In works of charity Mr.. Armour's monu-
ment will be found in the Armour Insti-
tute, to which but a short time ago he
gave $750,000 in one remembrance. Asked
once what he considered his best paying
investment he replied, "The Armour In
stitute.
Mr.. Armour was in his sixty ninth year
when he died.
The funeral of the late Philip d. Ar
mour viii be held at ] o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, at the residence.
where the body will lie in State during
the forenoon.
The French Parliament will reopen to-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Mr.. ST. JOHN IS SILENT
he Will Not Indicate His Intentions
For the Future.
IMPORTANT POSITIONS OFFERED HIM
His Friends Says That Several Have Been Tend
cred Him. The Seab,ards Property In-
creased in Value Seven Fold Un-
der His Management.
der His Management
(By the Associated Press)

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 7.--E St. John, Vice
President and General Manager Of the
seaboard Air Line Railway, has rendered
his resignation to take effect not later
than January 18th.
During his administration Mr.. st. John
has greatly improved the property, in
creasing the value of its stock seven fold.
Mr.. ST. John declines to indicate his fu-
ture movements, but his friends say that
several important positions, one of them
in connection with leading railway are
offered him.
Why did Mr. st. John resign? That
is the question that eerybody asks.
There is a report that has been cur-
rent for some days that Mr.. Reed, Super
intendent of Motive Power. had been
asked to resign and that there was fric-
ton between Mr., Reed and Superinten-
dent Bunch" McBee, and that Mr.. st.
John was stalking everything to stand by
Reed while Bunch" McBee was determ-
ined that Reed should go.
Reed had TO go. Mr.. ST. John lost and
Mr.. McBee won--so goes this local talk
among railroad folks Now, that Mr.. ST.
John has resigned, the inference Is that
he made the retention of Mr.. Reed the
test of his position, of his authority, and
when he found he could not save Reed, he
decided to send in his resignation.
But there is another story to the eff
feet that Mr.. st. John has for some time
had other positions in prospect and had
designed to return to the North. He
had a fine offer in Canada last year which
he declined. and it is now said such an
offer in Connecticut tempts him.
Until Mr. Williams became president OF
the road Mr.. ST. John was the virtual
head of the road, and its executive Off
GER and absolutely controlled its policy.
Since then, of course Mr.. Williams has
been the president and has been at the
head of the great system Mr.. st. John
exercising the duties Of general manager
and vice president. There are those who
think that Mr. ST. John preferred to re-
sign since he was not the virtual chief
officer of the system.
But it is all conjecture The only facts
that can be given are that Mr.. Reed re-
tired or resigned, and that now Mr.. ST..
John resigns as vice president and gen
eral manager of the road. They may
be closely connected, or the resignation
of both at this time may not be due to
any failure of Mr.. ST. John to carry his
point.
There is a report that Mt ST. John will
be succeeded by Mr.. McBee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
A LAMP EXPLODED
Six Thousand Dollars Loss
Occurred.
Several Of the Leading Mercantile Establish
ments of Hamlet Totally Destroyed
by Fine.
Especial to News and Observer)

Hamlet n. G., Jan. "A swinging
lamp fell and exploded in the Hamlet
cheap store tonight and caused the burn
ing Of stores. Losses r. X. Gregory,
groceries and building. $780, Hamlet
Cheap Store Company $4,000 some in
surance; J. F. Caudle. furniture, $500;
other losses buildings and about $4,000;
loss Sc, 400.
General Toon, Superintendent of Public
instruction and his Chief Clerk John
Duckett are in Hamlet tonight on their
way TO Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
A TEMPORARY MEASURE.
So Decide English Officials About the Teng
Ten Agreement.
lBy the Associated Press.

London Jan. THE British Foreign
Office considers the reported agreement
between Russia and China regarding the
Manchurian Province of Feng Tien as
probably referring to military measures
of a temporary character.
There is nothing in the possession of the
Foreign Office to show that any such
agreement has the sanction of Russia
and China
In the opinion of the Foreign Office
there is likely to be a great deal more
discussion before the Chinese imperial
personages finally agree to penalties in
hicted upon her by the powers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
BUrcHERY OF CHILDREN.
Horrible Story Told by Sister of Charity at
NiDg-Po.
(By the Associated Press.) J

London Jan. IA Sister of Charity,
writing from the Maison de Jesu Enfant,
at NingPo. November Goth describes the
massacre at King OF one hundred
little boys. Some of them, she says, were
roasted alive in the church. Others es-
capped TO the orphanage outside the city
but all were killed and the place burned.
Despite threats of torture and the fire.
queRcy of most painful deaths, the Sister
declares "apostacy was wonderfully
rare"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
THE STATE TR|UMPHS
The Supreme Court Decides
Against Yazoo Road.
Exemption From Taxation Abrogated by Con-
soIidatiOn. Mississippi to Get Over
S662, 600 in Back Taxes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Jan. THE United
States Supreme Court today decided
a number of cases involving the right
of the State of Missouri to tax railroads
in that Stare. The roads involved were
the Yazoo and Missippi Valley Railroad
Company and the Illinois Central In
the general proceedings against the
Yazoo Railroad the court held an opin-
ion by Justice Brown that the road
was not exempt from taxation. The
decision in the Illinois Central case was
to the effect that the cases involve a
Federal question. The Federal Circuit
Court for Mississippi was reversed on
this point.
THE POINT AT ISSUE.
Jackson, Miss, Jan. 1.-THE decision
of the United States Supreme Court
today decided the case of the State of
Mississippi against the Yazoo and Miss
ippi Valley branch of the Illinois Cen
trail Railway involving about $662 900
which is claimed for taxes from 1883 to
1892. OF this sum the State and the
various counties and towns through
which the road runs will receive 80
per cent and the revenue agent and his
attorneys twenty per cent. Other sim
liar suits are pending which make the
total involved about ST. 100000.
The charters granted to the various
branches of the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley road carried exemption of taxa
tion for a period of twenty-five years
When the road was consolidated with
the Illinois Central, Revenue Agent
Adams raised the issue that the ex-
emption was abrogated by the consol-
idation which was the point of issue in
the case just decided.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
BAB1NorOR DRIVES THE BoERs.
A Success by the Burghers Near Lindley Brit
ish Officers slain
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Jan. Reporting to the War
Office under date of January 9Th. Lord
Kitchener says:
Yesterday Darlington engaged D.
Larey's and Steenkamp's commanders az
Naauwpoort The enemy was forced to
retire to the Northwest. Our casualties
have not yet been received but arc re-
ported slight A Boer doctor admitted
that twenty Beers were killed or wounded.
Commandant Duprez was taken prisoner
ut appears from reports Of the
wounded who have arrived at Hoilbronn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News and Circulation

that a detachment 120 strong belonging
to Knoxs command came into contact
with a superior force near Lindley l
regret to say that Lieutenant Laing, two
other officers and fifteen men were killed
and two officers and twenty men wounded.
No details have come from Knox Of this
action
There are several Naauwpoorts. Posi-
bly, the scene of the fight is the Naauw
poort on the railroad between Potchef-
stroom and Frederickstadt, Transvaal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
REGARDED AS CRITICAL.
Loomis Has Been Able to Do Nothing Yet For
the Asphalt Company.
(By the Associated Press }

Willemstead, Curacao, Jan. Via
Haytien Cable).-The United States
Minister at Caracas, Venezuela, Mr..
Loomis, has not yet succeeded in OBJ
tanning justice for the New York and
Bermudez Asphalt Company in it's dis
pute with the local authorities and the
situation is regarded as critical.
The Americans are complaining at al
legged delay in obtaining protection for
their interests. The local authorities,
it is claimed, encouraged the natives to
invade the company's plant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
DEPORTlNG THE LEADERS.
Mac Arthur Orders Several Sent to the Island
of Guam.
(By the Associated Press. }

Manila, Jan. General Macarthur
has ordered the deportation of Generals
Ricarte, Del Pillar. Hizon, Llanera and
Santos, to The island of Guam. Nine
regimental and four subordinate Off
GERS with eight civilians, including
Trias, Treson. and Mabin. notorious
assistants Of the insurrectionists, have
also been ordered to be deported It
is General MacArthur's intention to
head most OF the active leaders OF the
rebels, who have been captured in Guam
until the resumption of a condition of
peace has been declared.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
DE VETS NEPHEW AT,wORK.
Arousing Public Sentiment IN Germany in
Favor of the Beers
(By the Associated Press }

Berlin Jan. 7.-Christian De Wit. nephew
speeches in South Germany in behalf of
the Boer cause and arousing great SYM
pathy. The meetings which he addresses
adopt resolutions protesting vigorously
against the overthrow of the Two repub-
Count Won Buelow and Mr.. Kruger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
THE CHINESE COURT
SAID ''SIGR" NOT
Prince Ching Replied That it
Was Too Late.
LIZ MOAM AMAlTC A QEplX
He NOW AWAITS A REPLY
Agreement Between Russia and China
as to Feng Tien.
A TEMPORARY MEASURE THINKS LONDON
Seditious Chinese Papers Suppressed at the
Demand Of Our Consul at Canton. The
Commercial Treaty With China
Suggested by Satow.
: (By the Associated Presso

Pekin, Jan. 1.-THE report that the
Chinese court has instructed the Chinese
peace envoys to refuse to sign the joint
note of the powers to China is confirmed
The court referred to the objections of
the Southern viceroys, which are the same
as those the court have Prince Ching,
however, informed the court that it was
too late, and reply from the court is
expected shortly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
he POINTED TO THE MONTEREY.
Then the Papers of Which the American Con-
sui Complained Were Suppressed
(By the Associated Press }

Tacoma Washington, Jan. THE
steamship Tacoma brings news from Hong
Kong that the American Consul at Canton
has required the Viceroy of Kwang Tung
to suppress several seditious native news
papers which we're being circulated
throughout Canton. advising the natives
to rise against foreigners. Some objec-
ton was made when the Consul first pro-
tested. He pointed to the coast defense
vessel Monterey, lying in the harbor as
evidence that his wishes must be re-
spected. The Viceroy then gave orders
to suppress the papers and arrest any
one found selling them.
The present serious situation is regard
Ell as due largely to the influence of
these papers. Everywhere there is a
strong undercurrent of hatred to foreign
ers.
a TRADE TREATY PROPOSED.
Shanghai jan Sir Ernest Mason
Satow, British Minister to China has pro-
posed to the other foreign envoys the
draft of a commercial treaty with China
based upon the following conditions:
First Freedom for all coasting vessels
Second Freedom for all vessels in in
land waters, especially the Yang Use
Kiang.
Third Permission to import foreign
salt.
Fourth. Adoption of regulations en-
scouraging Chinese investments in foreign
concerns.
Fifth. Steps ending China's exports
and imports.
Sixth. Protection of trade marks.
Seventh. Protection of treaty ports.
The draft has not been accepted by the
powers, and discussion regarding it has
been postponed.
Bigoted court officials. it is reported
still raise objections to signing an accept
ance Of the joint demands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
WILL THEY SIGN Oh MOTT
A Question Exercising the Minds of Friends Of
the Chinese ENJOYS.
lRv the Associated Press. 3

Pekin, Jan. This afternoon agree
ments, identical for each nation, were
presented to Prince Ching. Those close
to Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang say
they have decided to sign, even if they
lose their heads, without regard to the
latest orders from the court.
Others, who are apparently equally
close. say they will not sign Immediately
asserting also that there are two factions
surrounding the court. equally strong and
that it would be impolitic for the Chinese
plenipotentiaries at present to act for
themselves.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
SNOW STORMS IN EUROPE.
Bodies of Tramps Found Frozen by the Road
side in France
(By the Associated Press.)

NIoy LDt aSoOCldICu 4 ltoS'J
Paris. Jan. 7.-SnoW is falling this
evening for the first time this winter.
Elsewhere in France extremely severe
weather is recorded, accompanied by
heavy snoWfalls. Bodies of tramps
frozen to death have beer Iounc at a
number of places on the country side
SNOW FALLING IN SPAIN.
Madrid Jan. Heavy weather has
set in throughout Spain. Snow is
falling and The mail trains are delayed
THE RHINE FROZEN OVER.
Berlin, Jan. THE Rhine is frozen
over and navigation is temporarily closed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
EXPEDITIONS TO CONTINUE.
They Are the Only Means to Prevent outrages,
Waldarsee Claims.
(By the Assoeiated Press.l J

Pckin, Jan. 6.-Count Won Waldersee
says that Chinas request, through her
representatives at foreign courts, that
the expeditions should cease cannot be
complied with at present No expeditions.
he asserts, are sent out without adequate
cause. Where there are scenes of blood
shed or disorder troops are sent to inter-
fere, this being the only means of pre-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Struck and Killed by a Train.
lBv the Associated PrLss.

Cumberland, Nd, Jan. TT. IA. Bedford
Assistant Mining Engineer the Davis
Coal and Coke Company, and Richard
Lewis of Clearfield, Pa, w&e struck and
killed by train on the kyest Virginia
Central and Pittsburg Raj HEay this morn
ing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08

venting outrage. He declares that the
expeditions are not intended for punitive
purposes, but merely for police purposes
with view of giving the necessary pro-
lection to life and property
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
LODGE SPEAKS IN THE SENATE.
Looks For Commercial Supremacy Of United
States Over All the World.
(By the Associated Press

Washington Jan. IA notable speech
was delivered in the Senate today by
Mr.. Lodge, Gf Massachusetts Address
ing the Senate OF the amendment Of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
THIRTY SEVENTH COMING.
More Than Yalf Of 1t Composed Of Men Prom
Tennessee
lBy the Agsociated Press.l J

Manila, Jan. 7.-General Macarthur, ac-
companied by his staff, reviewed the
Thirty-seyenth regiment Of volunteer in
fantry, on the Luneta field this evening.
All of the companies we're together for
the first time since the regiment was or
ganzed After the review the regiment
was drawn up in close order and general
Macarthur, in a farewell address, con-
graduated the officers and men on their
bravery discipline ana Judgment reenclud-
ing his remarks with a hearty God bless
you, comrades"
The Thirty-seventh will sail for home
on the transport Sheridan Thursday. More
than half the men and many Of the Off
GERS come from Tennessee.
Relatives OF Capt. w. r. Bevers re-
ceivcd a letter from him Sunday stating
that he was in fine health and spirits.
Captain Beavers is at present stationed
on the Island of Leyte
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08

a woman S happiness may depend on
the offers OF marriage she r fuses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
1.-THE NEWS AND OBSERVER DID IT.
People say but for It's Fight Russell would
have been Chief Justice.
Especial TO News and obseryer1

o
Jan.7- S heard
thwarng
elimination which Russell have elevated himself
been Chief
no
the state from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08

The French Parliament will reopen to.
day
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-01-25
REHOBOTH CHURCH

The mbers of Rehoboth Church
were surprised Sunday morning to
lind Rev. j. o. Babcock, instead of
Rev. r. E. Bentley, in the pulpit.
Mr. Babcock preached a splendid
sermon and all were more than glad
to see him.
Miss Lucy Cundiff returned to her
home at White Stone this week. /
know she will be greatly missed,
especially by some"
James Carter continues verv bad
him.
The "club" met last Wednesday
night at the home of Miss Mary
Garter. We had large turnout and
several new members. The program
was quite interesting. The only
trouble we have, is to get the young
men to help entertain. 1t all de-
wolves on the young ladies; they are
always ready to do their part.
Miss Ella Carter expects to resume
teaching again after quite a long
suspension on account of her fathers
illness.
Miss Grace Pinckard spent Satur.
day and Sunday with her friend.
Miss Laura Chiffon, at Lancaster.
Miss Lena Pinckard spent the same
time at home. "WArcu"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-01-25
LEGISLATURES OPENS

The Special Session of the Vir-
glnia Legislature opened at noon on
Wednesday.
1t is thought that the Session will
be short one. Senator Flood. of
Appomattox, who was the patron of
the bill introduced last session sub.
uniting to the voters the question of
calling a convention, presented a
measure for arranging for assembling
the convention. Mr.. Floods bii1
likes the represen ia ton at 100, the
number of members of the House of
Delegates. The lime of the election
OF delegates is the fourth Thursday
in May, the day on which the county
election is held. The convention is
to assemble on June 10. Should the
work of the convention be completed
Ia time it is to be submitted to the
voters at the November election this
year.