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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
souABBLE OVER THE CANTEEN
sharp Passages Between Senators on the Post
Exchange Question.
(By the Associated Press.3


Washington, Jan. S.-The Senate had
under consideration today the much
mooted canteen question, in connection
with the Army Reorganization Bill. The
Senate committee in effect restored the
provision for a post exchange, or can
teen, which had been stricken out of the
bill by the House For nearly five hours
the Senate discussed the committee
amendment 1t is possible vote may be
reached late tomorrow afternoon.
An amendment offered by Mr. Bate
(Tenn.). was adopted authorizing the Sec
rotary of War to appoint 100 hospital
stewards in the regular army. volunteer
stewards in the Spanish War being given
preference The amendment of the COM
mittee was then laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Gallington IN. H.. maintained that
IL beer was sold at post exchanges, other
intoxicants of course. would be sold.
Mr.. sewell. a member Of the Military
Affairs Committee declared that the eX-
perience of the managers of the several
soldiers homes was that the men pre-
ferred to patronize the canteen to a lin
tied and restricted extent than to go out
side for worse drinks.
Mr.. Hawley declared that the post ex-
tUduS6 ptNIluttu ulSSipiiAlV "hN 5DSN -
der in the army.
Mr.. Pettigrew frequently interrupted
Mr. Hawley to learn the reasons for eX-
Guiding wine from the post exchange
Finally Mr.. Hawley became impatient and
declared he would not answer another
question
Il am quite well aware retorted Mr.
Pettigrew. "of the Senator's inability 10
oux Question
The Connecticut Senator demanded with
heat What does the Senator mean by
that way low down insult? Has he been
to a saloon outside of the post eX-
changer"
The laughter which followed served to
clear the atmosphere, and the incident
passed.
Mr. Money (Miss) contended that the
post exchange promoted temperance,
health, morals and temperance" He
suggested that despite prohibition of sale
of LIQUOR on the Senate side of the Capt.
toll Senator'S could have all the whiskey
they desired in their committee rooms.
He suggested that if Senators had not
arrived at years CT discretion in this
matter they had better resign and go
home.
Mr. Hansbrough IN. d., argued that
the use of beer degraded the men; it
demoralized their morals and discipline.
He ccrtroe'c y deaths from disease in
tie army in the Spanish War and pointed
to the admirable health record of the
navy which had no canteen.
At $40 p. m. the Senate adjourned
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the Associated Press on the South Afri-
can situation, said:
The condition of affairs in South Afrl-
ca absolutely forbids prophesy. You can
not call it war yet ia some respects II
is worse than war. 1t is we'll nigh i'm
possible to fight in the ordinary way
against a people who have no uniforms
For week, perhaps for a month. Boer
goes out to fight. Then he says, ! am
sick of this buries his gun and becomes
in all respects a peaceable farmer. Yet
the very next week the spirit moves him
and he digs up his gun and joins his
commando. 1t is terribly hard to deal
equitably with such a character.
"The secret Of the whole thing consists
in horses. We have enough men there,
but not enough mounted men. This is
not due to the paucity of supply sent out,
but to the difficulty of acclimating the
animals. The trouble is that fresh
horses have been sent up the country
before they were hardened to the eli
mate.
1.-THE army is getting eight thousand
horses a month now and we are going to
begin to commander horses throughout
the disturbed regions. One would think
INC DUETS NOulu prefer TO get Il Aoi'
price for their animals from the British
to giving them up to General De Wet for
nothing. Personally believe we should
have begun this plan before now
what with depriving the Beers OF
mounts and transforming all our men
into mobile bodies, capable of pursuing
detached commanders we trust the com
mandoes may be run to earth, although it
Is arduous work
81 have just been talking to a man
who has come from the Philippines and
he tells me the Americans have made
practically little Roadway during two
years work there SO far as the suppress
sion of detached bodies of the enemy is
concerned We face the same difficulties
in South Africa, but over a vastly SUI
perior area, the extent of which cannot
even be conceived by those who have been
there.
I'VE are not nervous over the possi-
bilities of serious rebellion in Cape
Colony Had ar'ns been more plentiful
there, the situation might have been
more dangerous But the scarcity of
arms and ammunition in the colony rObs
the disturbance of the gravity it might
otherwise have had
''You cannot expect to end such a war
as this in a day. The disturbances in
Burmah continued for more than four
years. | believe that if the Beers now
in the field knew the true state of sf-
fairs and were aware that the continuance
If opposition could not possibly improve
the terms offered them, a majority would
have sense enough to cease fighting.
Meanwhile you NAV be assured of the
fact that the War Office is not guilty of
inertia Lord Kirsferer is getting all
he asks for. Lord Roberts has a per-
fectly free hand. What can be done is
being done
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
URGES BoERs TO SURRENDER.
Che Central Police Committee at KrOonstadt
Issues Circular.
(By the Agsocia.ed Press. }

(By the Associated Press)
Cape Town, Jan. 8.-The Central Police
Committee at Kroonstadt has issued a
circular in the course of which it says
1.-The time has arrived for the inhabi-
tants of Orange River Colony to make an
effort to save the country from further
destruction. The country is literally a
vast wilderness. The farmers, ruined and
facing starvation. are Obliged TO go to
the towns for protection. and huge refu-
gee camps have been formed by the Brit
ish for them. This is caused by an obsti-
nate minority, who will not bow to the
inevitable
The circular points out that the Brit
ish will never restore independence to the
republics and urges upon the Burghers
the duty of surrendering and accepting
the terms offered. The recent Afrikander
congress at Worcester is criticised in the
circular as misleading the Beers and
giving false Impressions
In conclusion the committee says
The British Government is willing 10
settle matters in way not humiliatihg
o us. We appeal to you to appoint anoth-
er congress and to nominate men of in
fuence out of your list to visit Mr. Steyn
and General De Wet and to try to per-
suade them to accept the terms Great
Britain offers
These two men are the two only OBJ
stacles to peace. We ask you TO believe
us when we say that Mr.. Kruger and the
ate Transvaal Government are willing,
and would already have accepted the Brit
ish terms, but Mr. Steyn has refused to
have anything to do with surrender
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Nothing
Tastes Good

And eating is simply perfunctory
done because it must be.
This is the common complaint Of
the dyspeptic.
If eating sparingly would cure dys-
pepsia, few would suffer from it long.
The only way to cure dyspepsia
which is difficult digestion. is TO give
vigor and tone to the stomach and the
whole digestive system.
Hoods Sarsaparila cured the nlece OF
Frank Fay, 1O6 n. ST.. South Boston. Mass
who writes that she had been great SUI erer
from dyspepsia for six years: had been 'gith'
out appetite and had been troubled with sour
stomach and headache. She had tried many
other medicines in vain. Two bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla made her we'll.
Hoods SarSaRRg'jMa
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Don't wait till you are
worse. but buy bottle today.
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NEGOTIATIONS DRAGGING
CONTINUED from First Page.)

district encountered at SEE Hal Kong.
twenty miles northeast of the junction of
the Great Wall, 5000 Chinese. The Ger
mans retired toward Lui Tin Flu, where
they were reinforced. The country is
exceedingly mountainous, and the village
is in an enclosed valley, with a walled
entrance. The Germans advanced to at
tack the wall, whereupon the Chinese
mounted ten cannon including four old
Krupps. mountain battery bombarded
the place for an hour, and the position
was then taken at the point of the bay
onet. Three hours further fighting oc
Cured before the enemy were driven out
of the valley The Chinese loss is esti-
mated az 200 and the Germans lost one
killed and four wounded. The Germans,
after destroying all the dwellings, retired
to Ten King.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
MCKINLEY HAS TIE GRIP.
No Cabinet Meeting Yesterday. Invitations to
Diplomatic Reception Recalled.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. Jan. S.-The President
is suffering from a cold and has decid
ed to stay in his room for three or four
days. Consequently there was no
Cabinet meeting today and the invita-
lions for the diplomatic reception to-
morrow night have been recalled.
Secretary Cortelyou said tonight:
"The Presidents cold has developed
into well defined case of grip. His
physician stated that there are no COM
pIications and that everything is pro-
crossing favorably.
1.-The disease must run it's regular
course ana the President therefore is
not likely to be out of his room for
some days"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
REMOVAL TO WASHINGTON.
England Willing if the Other Powers Agree
Which She Doubts.
CBy ehe Associated Press.)


Lndon, Jan. S.-Mr Choate had an in
terview regarding the Chinese situa-
ton with Lord Lansdowne at the For
eign Office today, but little Roadway
was made. The discussion was confin-
ed to the difficulties of the powers in
agreeing TO China's answers to their
demands, which will necessitate further
negotiations.
Great Britain has not yet replied to
the circular CT the United States Gov
eminent inviting the powers to confer
in Washington. The Associated Press
is authorized to say that she is willing
to agree to the proposal if the other
powers will also agree, but the impress
sion prevails in London that the other
European powers are not likely to ac-
cept Mr.. Hays suggestion.
British officials generally are dis
heartened over the latest muddles in
Pekin and fear that long time will
elapse before matters are made straight.
1t is pointed out that a conference in
Washington would be cause of a serious
delay and inconvenience to many pow
ers, who would be obliged to send spe-
cial representatives.
If it is decided to hold conference in
Washington, Lord Paunceforte will
probably represent Great Britain.
The success or failure of Secretary
Hays latest effort appears to depend
chiefly upon the powers of the Triple
Alliance, which are now exchanging
dispatches on the subject. The indi-
cations are that they would only accept
the proposal as a last resort.
The suggestion of Washington as the
most SIIit able location pXciteS no feel
ing whatever, for it is a rule of Euro
pean diplomacy that powers respon
sible for such suggestions have the
right to nome their own capitals as the
places of meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Report on War Claims.
(By the Associated Pressl

Washington. Jan. S.-The House Com
mit.ce on War Claims today reported
favorably an omnibus claim bill embodying
the findings of the Court of Claims under
the Bowman and Tucker acts. The claims
aggregate about 81 goo, 600. The commit
tee also heard members of the South
Carolina delegation upon the Senate Bill
for a settlement of the account between
the United States and the State of South
Carolina growing out of the war Of 1912
and the Florida War. The balance due
South Carolina figuring interest, is
claimed to be 1896, G92.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Burglar Shot Six People Dead.
lRv ihe Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
London, jan S-According to dis
patch to the Daily Express from Vienna
d burglar named Wanyet, who had robbed
a tenement on the Wilandstrasse shot
woman dead whom he met as he was
leaving. Pursued by the crowd he shot
five others dead. and he was not arrested
until his revolver had been emptled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

dent of the Tarboro and Williamson
road and later successfully merchant
in Tarboro and planter in Edgecombe.
Later he was elected by the State Board
of Education surveyor of the swamp
lands in the Eastern part of the State,
and served in that capacity for several
years, and though he was displaced for
while after Governor Russell's admin
iStration, he was restored to the place
by the Board of Internal improvements
two years ago, and continued to dis
charge the duties of the office acceptab
~ until he was stricken with a fatal
attack of pneumonia few days before
his death.
General Lewis married Miss Matte
Fender, of Tarboro, about the end OF
the war and she and four daughters
and two sons survive him.
A FAITHFUL DEMOCRAT.
In politics General Lewis was ever
faithful and decided Democrat, though
never inclined to be intolerant of or
offensive to those who differed from
him. He was too kindly for that. A
few Years ago he became a member of
the Episcopal Church, and While he
never talked much about his religious
convictions. no one who had the oppor-
tunity to witness how he illustrated, in
his life AMI in his judgment of the con-
duct and life of others, that most ex-
cellent gift of charity, the very bond
of peace and all virtues" could doubt
that he was a genuine Christian.
Sincerity in the fullest meaning of the
word was leading trait in his strong
character; and then he was SO loyal to
friends and his family, so true and noble
and chivalrous. A friend of life time
fails to find words adequate to express
his admiration of the life and character
of CASTOR Lewis. He was a man who
would have died for friend. What
legacy such life and the memory of
such character are to his devoted wife
and children. b.
Raleigh, N. c., January Sth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
TIE M r 3oBI s fsrEM.
The French Mediterranean Fleet to Test it Ex-
haustively.
tBy the Associated Press. J

TouIon, JAM S.-The recent experiments
with wireless telegraphy in connection
with the French fleet have been SO salts
factory that it has been decided to pro-
vide 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 hy the new system.
New lights viii also be tried, with the
view of introducing reform in tactical
signalling
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
The Revolution Suppressed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Jan. S.-Minister LOOMS
in Venezuela has cabled the State De-
partmcnt that the revolution led by A.
Perazza now appears to be completely
suppressed. 1t is inferred from this that
the Castro Government has been able to
dispose of the uprising headed by Perazza
The gunboat Scorpion, however, will re-
main at La Guayra.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
THAr THRoBnING HEADACHE.

Would quickly leave you. if you USED
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands OF
sufferers have proved their matehleSS
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy 70 .dNe'
Try them. Only % cents. Money odeh
if not cured. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Iie1t. Hall Reports For Duty.
1Rv the AssocLated Press.l

(By the Associated Prcss)
New York. Jan. S.-Lieutenant Com
mandcr Hall, OF the Steam Engineering
Department OF the Navy Yard. who was 50
seriously injured early last December re-
ported for duty today Within d short
time Lieutenant Commander Hall viii be
granted three months leave Of absence
and will go South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

G. C. Wilson and J. Herty Wilson, faith
err and son, were removed from the post
office at Milledgeville, Ga, and Mr.. 3. 7.
Bethune bank cashier, was put in charge.
The change was made by the authorities
on application from the bondsmen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
CHILD LABOR IN MILLS.
Bill introduced in 8. c. Legislature Forbid
ding Their Employment.
CBy the Associated Press.)

tBy The Associated Press.)
Columbia, S c.. Jan. 8.-Today in the
State Senate, Senator Marshall, of Co
iumbia, introduced a bill making it a
misdemeanor for cotton mill to employ
children under twelve years of age. As
South Carolina is the second State in the
Union in the number of spindles operated
The law viii be of much Importance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

one or the best men in North Carolina
is Mr. w. Il. stallcup, Of Macon county.
doorkeeper Of the House in 1899. He LETT
Raleigh last night. having gracefully
withdrawn from the contest for door
keeper, because other gentlemen from his
section were candidates for other posi-
tions in the House
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Newspaper Men to Meet
lBv lhe Associated Press.l

VBV IHe AsSOCIaLtu i TVssJ
Houston. Tex. Jan. S.-The Southern
Publishers Association, composed of
the newspapers of the South from Rich
mond Va. to Texas. will convene in
this city next Tuesday, the fifteenth
instant. After the session here the par
ty will be taken on tour of the State.
While in Houston the party will DE
cared for at the Rice Hotel, where sp~-
cial accommodations and rates will be
furnished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
Would Unite With Alabama.


(By the Associated 1iSo9'l
Pensacola, Fla, Jan 8.-Presldent
Blount. of the Chamber Of Commerce,
TODAY issued a call for public meeting
of citizens of West Florida, to be held
bere January 18th, to discuss the queS-
tion of annexing Western Florida to
Alabama.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

An eastbound engine with % empty
cars collidcd with westbound engine
running light on the bridge crossing at
the mouth Of Rooms Run above Everson
section. w. Va. on the Monongahela
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road yesterday. killing eight men and
iniuring three more, one fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
FOB A STATE EXHIBIT.
Bill introduced into South Carolina Legisla-
ture Approrriatipg $4,000,
(By the Associated press.

Columbia S. c.. Jan. S.-Senator
Barnwell, of Charleston. introduced,
bill to provide for State exhibit at the
Charleston exposition, carrying an ap-
preparation of $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

At Reading, Pa. one hundred and nifty
motormen and conductors Of the United
Traction Company have struck to enforce
reinstatement Of discharged men street
car traffic is paralyzcd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
IT'S A oil EsTroN OF HORSES.
Lord Raglan Talks About Difficulties in tho
South African War
(By the Associated Press. J

London, Jan. S.--Lord Raglan, under
Secretary Of State for War who was in
terviewed today by representative Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

The Prince Imperial of Japan los-
hihito Haruromiya, will start on AoA
eign tour next spring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09

STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS OFF
THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure. no pay.
Price 25 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-09
. BECOMES A PLANTER.

After the war General Lewis became
successfully an express agent at Char
iotte. Superintendent of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad Company, Presi-
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
~. B.-I enclose last months re.


Forty-nine years ago died two near
relatiyes-in the legal profession-of
the celebrated Mrs. Harris"-John
Doe and Richard Roe For centuries
their connection with landed property
had been extensive and peculiar. II
Smith wished 10 eject Jones. Smith be-
came John doe. the plaintiff, and Jones
was compelled 10 join in the legal
comedy by becoming Richard Roe. the
defendant. Those names were also
inserted In criminal proceedings as
pledges To prosecute. A curious incl
dent happened az the trial. In 1924.
OF Louis Houssart for the murder OF
his wife. Among other pleas in bar
90 and abatement OF the proceedings.
he pleaded that there were no such
persons as John Doe and Richard Roe -
To this IL was replied that there were
two such persons in Middlesex. one
weaver, the other a soldier, and this
fact was sworn 60. This legal fiction
was abolished ON October "a, 1882
London Chronicle.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27

Alden met many enthusiastic admirers.
chief among whom was Miss Isabel
Graham. who was sitting for her por
trait.
How thoughtful of your aunt" the
young lady exclaimed at first sight Of
che cat MIR. Gordon. you must be
proud To own that dear creature" and
Gordon Wa not wicked enough To ask
which.
Before the second week was over
John Allen slgnified his determination
20 see something OF outdoor life. and
fought so franticaliy at the window
screens that Gordon took him To tho
boarding-place. where there was n
strip OF yard. This was too narrow TO
suit His Majesty for more than a day.
and as the landlady could not watch
him all OF the time. he stole out and
sought the acquaintance OF the alley
cats Gordon gazed sadly NJ the dirty,
tangled fur. rs Puss strolled In wear
ily one evening. Once more His High
ness took mp his abode at the studio
"He ought 10 be brushed" said Miss
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
DID No, Want = Rear Thon.

THE sickest man / ever took into
the woods" said an Adirondack guide.
near North Creek. was a lawyer who
came in from Buffalo last fall 10 kill
bear. He said he was going 20 kill
one II il took all season. lie wanted o
rug OF his own killing for his Office.
lie stayed in the woods three weeks.
and wouldn't look at deer or small
game. Finally he had 20 90 home. He
sent his stuff out 10 the railroad by
team, and walked out himself. saying
that would be his last chance az q
bear. Sure enough. be went around
n big rock and met bear face 20 face
in the trail. Ito forgot what he was
after. forgot he had been hunting three
weeks for this very animal. forgot tina,
he wanted a rug for his ONCE. and even
forgot that he had a gun. He turn
ed and sprinted IN the direction OF
which he came TN IL all came over
him that the bear was Just what he
wanted Then he stopped. went back,
said the guide. according 20 the New
York Times. and saw from the tracks
that the bear had gone n good deal
faster than he did. and in the opposite
direction"