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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
THIS MAY PROVE FUTILE
If 30 Direct Appeal May Follow to
the Powers.
PREPARAT oNs FOR The EXPEDITION
Six Columns, Consisting Of British, French;
German and Italians, VIII Soon be on
the March Into the interior
Of China.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 19.--Minister Conger
has been instructed by cable to COM
lnunicate to the Foreign ministers at Pc
KIN the feeling of the United States Gov
ernnlent that further hostile expeditions
should not be INDUCED In AT this time.
This action was taken by the State De-
pertinent after the Ctbinet discussion had
developed the attitude of the Admnistra-
tion. 1t is understood that this course
was regarded as best since it left room
tor another appeal to the powers, directly
through their Foreign offices, in case Mr..
Conger's efforts are futile.
The state officials decline to make pub
lic the text OF the note. However. it was
said to be in perfect accord with the pol
icy already developed and to make mani
fest the deep conviction of the United
States Government that thes proposed
hostile expeditions are in violation of the
rights OF the individual parties to the
peace negotiations, because tending to-
ward bringing about failure to these negoe
tiations. If the threat of military exped-
lions is based upon a desire to force the
chinese ENJOYS to speedier action upon
the ministerial proposals. then it must be
stated that our Government disapproves,
feeling that it has not yet been demon
stratcd sufficiently that the Chinese
Government is not acting to the best of
its ability
Regarding the insistence of the foreign
ministers on the imposition of the death
penalty upon the whole list of prescribed
Chinese officials. it is recalled that the
Chinese agreed to administer the sever
est possible punishment, and it is con-
ceiyed here that it may be entirely inn
possible for that Government to go to
the length demanded by the ministers.
These considerations are of course known
10 the foreisn ministers in Pekin but it
viii be Mr.. Congcr's duty to refresh their
recolleciions as to the engagements their
governments entered into with the United
States, as we'll as with China, and he will
point out that our attitude is in exact ac-
cordance with the outline laid down in the
formal notes preceding the beginning OF
The negotiations.
The United States Government will con-
tinue to deal with the other powers
through their diplomatic agencies, ignor-
ing the suggestion that the ministers at
Pekin have no control over the military
forces stationed there. and carrying out
the same theory General Chaffee will act
In accordance herewith
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
LIE i.sLA1t RS AT THE NORMAL.
Inspiring Speeches by Senators Aycock and
Mcintyre in Interests of Education.
Especial to the News and observer)

Especial to the News and Observer
Greensboro. ". c., Feb. 2O.-The COM
mittee from the Legislature to inspect the
State Normal and Industrial College and
the colored Agricultural and Mechanical
College arrived last evening Today they
visited the two institutions.
Last night the students Of the Norman
gave the visitors very pleasant and
lniaue entertainment. It consisted OF a
olay, Past and Future" history and
prophecy Of education in North Carolina.
Father Time, the Old Century, the New
Century and Education in North Caro-
lima were the characters represented.
At the conclusion of the entertainment
brief speeches were made by Senator NC
fntyre. Senator Aycock, Senator Wood.
Senator Webb, Representative Whitaker,
of Guilford, and others. All the speeches
were of high order and breathed spirit
OF deep devotion to the educational inter-
ests of the State.
Senator Mcintyre said North Carolina
had need of all her schools and colleges
that the time had come for them to join
hands and reach down to the assistance
OF public schools. He said that within the
next twelve months North Carolinians
will witness a sight they have never be-
fore seen. 1t will be the inspiring scene
of the Governor Of the State going up and
down the length and breadth of North
Carolina making speeches for the schools
and pleading for the education of all the
people The statement was greeted with
prolonged and vigorous applause.
Ono of the best speeches Of the occasion
was made by Senator Aycock. who said
he PRAYED to the Almighty that the time
might be at hand when every boy and girl
in North Carolina might have an oppor-
tunity of obtaining an education. He adj
ied that we can never make a great
State so long as we are unwilling to be
taxed, and that he proposed, as chair
man OF the Finance Committee. TO do ali
in his nower to tax the people of North
Carolina for schools.
DR.. McIver announced at the conclusion
Of Senator Aycock's speech that he was
proud TO hear a man who had been in
politics for years, and would remain in
politics for years TO come, express the
sentiment that the truest and highest
type Of craftsmanship did not find the ex-
preston in a demand for lower taxes He
paid a high tribute to Senator .Aycock say
ing that the State Normal and Industrial
College had never had more constant or
irmer friend It. was Senator Aycock.
who, when the money became exhausted
during the construction of the second
building, had the work carried on with his
own credit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX,
Negro in Hayti Supposed to Have Contracted
it From the Winters Woman
Especial to News and Observer.)

Durham, N. c., Feb. 19.-Dr, z, T..
Brooks, county health officer. was called
TO Hayti again last night and there he
fouGd negro boy with the smallpox. He
had been exposed TO the Winters woman.
and it is supposed that he contracted the
disease from her. lie was taken to the
county nest house this morning and every
precaution possible is being taken by the
health officer to stamp out the disease.
At their meeting last night the board
of city aldermen elected Mr. c. II. Nor
ton a member OF the board to fill the
place made vacant by the death of the
late and lamented John b. Morris.
Prof j. Clyde Turner. a member of the
faculty of the Durham graded school. has
resigned bis position to accept a position
as assistant superintendent and book
keeper Of the Oxford Orphan Asylum. For
the present Prof. Turner is succeeded
at the graded school by Mrs. w w. Shaw
There viii be a marriage at Trinity
Park tomorrow week. The contracting
parties are Mr. W. S. Borland and Miss
Lena Turner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
CHINESE GIVEN EIGHT DAYS
Within That Tire Satisfactory Edicts Must be
Issued in Answer to Demands
lBy the Associated Press.

by the AS5SOfldJcu .HEeSS.t
Pekin. Feb 19.-The foreign envoys have
given the Chinese authorities eight days
in which TO issue satisfactory edicts. The
foreign ministers say this cannot be con-
sidered as an ultimatum. as the notice
only refers particularly to the examina-
lions and also TO the liability of the gov
ernors OF the provinces where the out
RACES have. been committed.
The military officials fail to see the diff
ference IN q series Of ultimatums, or a
single uItimatum covering the entire de-
mands end ask if the Chinese refuse to
agree to any points, during the number Of
days given, what the ministers intend to
do.
Mainline the military continue prepar-
ations for the expedition. the intention
being to send out six columns of troops,
two columns leaving Pekin. Tien Tsin and
Pea Ting Fu respectively. Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee believes that eight
DAYS rations will be ample for the col
umns to take with them. as the lines Of
communication viii be open and fresh
supplies viii be obtainable.
1t it is reported on some authority that
IL the present negotiations prov unsuc-
cessful the waafships OF some Of the powers
ELL seize Chico Foo. Canton and other
aaces. as soon as the winter IS over.
All the troops are being put through
., severe course of drill, especially the
Germans, from daylight until dark.
THE TROOPS THAT WILL MARCH.
Shanghai. Feb ia special dispatch
from Pekin says Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee's expedition to Sian Flu will
comprise $4,000 men. British. German;
French and Italians. II IS understood that
If the expedition starts it will act as a
guard of honor to the Emperor on his
way back to Pekin. 1t is rumored that
the allies will simultaneously operate in
the Yang Use Iliang Valley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
The CHINESE WILL YIELD.
Ready to Comply With Ali Demands Chafrse
Calls on Earl Ii.

Pekin. Feb. 19.-Prnce Ching and Iii
Hung Chang have received telegram
which virtually means that the Chi
nese viii comply with all the demands
of the powers. although they still desire
information on few minor points. The
foreign ENJOYS look FORWARD confidently
to absolute compliance by THURSDAY at
the latest. Prince Ching and Ii Hung
Chang have been greatly worried by
the preparations for the expedition M
to the Interior. and they have strong
ly urged the court TO yield, pointing
out that otherwise the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
of the empire was probable.
General Chaffec signalized the Chi
nese new year by calling upon Ii liung
Chsng. Who seemed to BE- il much better
health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
ASSAULTED BY NEGOREs.
Mr. sternberger's Assailauts Frightened OF
Before the Robbery

ET-fFt'771Ft1 y %EN'''f ttAINI N1~A9S7 ~
Groenboro, \. c.. Feb. 20.-Mr. Meyer
Sternbergcr, of the Revolution Cotton
Mills, was assaulted on Summit avenue
last night. He was knocked down by two
negroes and dragged out into a cluster of
bushes. Before they had gone through
his pockets the negroes were frightened
away by two gentlemen who CHANGED 10
be passing and heard Mr.. Sternberger's
cries
Several members Of the order in Green's
boro have gone to Winston TO attend the
meeting of the State Council of the Jun
Tor Order of United American Mechanics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
THoUsANps sENT INTo EXILE.

Every year a large number of poor suf-
ferers whose lungs are sore and racked
with coughs are urged to go to. an
other climate. But this is costly and not
always sure Don't be al exile when ~
Kings New Discovery for Copsumpt
will cure you at home. IT'S the mos
f9'lible medicine for Coughs Coid
all Throat and lung diseases OF
The first dose brings relief AZ
cures result from persistent
bottles free at all druggists
and S.oo. Every bottle guar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
THE ROADS MAY CONSOLIDATE
Proceedings Against Southern and Mobile and
Ohio Dismissed.
icy DC AssocIated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. ia special from
JACKSON. Miss, says:
'The Railroad Commission today adopt
ed the resolutions Of Commissioner May,
declaring it their opinion that no good
purpose is to be subserved By institutins
proceedings to prevent the consolidation
Of the Southern Railroad and the Mobile
and Ohio and the case is dismissed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
Free to the
Ruptured.
DR.. w. S. Rice, the Well.Known Au-
thority, Sends Trial Of His
Famous Method Free to All

Or. W. S. Rice. $50 w Main St, Adams.
\. Y, viii send free TO anyone who is
ruptured or knows Of any person ruptur-
ca. whether man. woman or child, free
trial of his famous home cure, 1t is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
TO CIIRn A COLI N

Two thousand Polish ci
iedo, Ohio. signed petit
a Federal appropriation 4
OF a monument to the M
Cashier pulaski. a gra
who was killed in Sal
foher afh. La, while
liberties Of the cUloniel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
For a Cable to Honolulu.
CBy the Associated Press

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Hanna.
from the Committee on Commerce, to-
day made favorable report upon Sen
ator Perkins amendment to the SundrS
Civil Appropriation Bill, authorizing pre-
liminary contracts TO be made for ma
rine cable from San Francisco 10 Homo
lulu. The amendment makes an aPpro-
priation of 100000 to be Immediately
available.
Take Laxat,,v Bramo QuiniDe Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21

Yadkln Division Main Line-Train leaves
Wilmington, 900 a. m. arrives Fayette-
Vile 1906 y. M, leaves Fayetteville l2.2o
.. M. arrives Sanford 1.i3 p. m. Return
ing leave Sanford sos y. m, arrive ray
otteville 4.3O D. ul., arrives Wilmington
9.25 y. IN.
Bennettsyille Branch--Train leaves Ben
nettsville sos a. M. Maxton 9.05 q. M.
Red Springs 9.51 a. M. Parkton lO.fl u.
m. Hope Mills 1856 a. M. arrive Fayette-
Vile 1910. Returning Leaves Fayetteville
AS b. M, Hope Mills 500 p M. Red
Springs 5.5S p. m, Maxton 6lS p. M
arrives Bennettsyille 7.l5 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with train
No. rs. at Maxton with the Carolina Cen
iral Railroad. at Red Springs with the
Red Springs and Bowmore railroad, &c
Sanford with the Seaboard Air Line ana
Southern Railway. at Gulf with the Dur
harl and Charlotte Railroad.
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch
Road leaves Weldon 800 y. M" Halifax
lar D. m, arrives Scotland Neck at 9,ts
.. ~, Greenville 6,57 P. m. Knston I9s
D. m. Returning leaves Knaton '.oC o.
M, Greenxille $50 a. N, arriving Halifax
at Ills a. m, Weldon 11.53 a. M, daily
except Sunday.
Trains on Washington Branch leave
washington $40 a. m. and 2.2l p. M ar
rive Parmele 90 a. M. and 400 y. M,
returning leave Pallnele 9.55 a. m. and
$50 D. M, arrive Washington hoo a. N.
and 100 p. m., daily except sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro. n. c., daily OK
cept Sunday $50 p. M. sunday, 4.15 p. nl,,
arrives Plymouth 74O .. m. Clio p. m.
keiurnlns leaves Plymouth daily except
Sunday T.5o a m. and Sunday 900 =. m,
arrives Tarboro 1910 a. m. HOO o. IN
Train on Midland N. c. Branch leaves
Goldsboro daily, except Sunday, 500 a. r..
arriving Smithfeld clio a. III. Returning
leaves Smithdeld 500 a. m, arrives at
Goldsboro S25 a. m.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave
Rocky Mount at $3.50 a. M. $40 y. N.
arrives Nashville 1920 a. M, i0S D. ~.
Spring Hope HOO a. M, 4.25 p. m Re-
turning leave S2ripg Hope 1l.20 a M
n, arrived ni2lann
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
BaIeigh Business Houses

AVp ffNon NA"A ~hN 49,
BOOK STORES.
SOUTHERN BOOK EXCHANGE,
127 Fayetteville ST.
BAPTIST BOOK STORE.
I13 Fayetteville ct.
BANKS.
COMMERCIAL g. FARMERS BANK,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin Sta.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.
PEELE, JUDSON,
Pullen Building.
COAL, WOOD AND ICE DEALERS.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
122 Fayetteville st.
JONES e. POWELL,
lO7 Fayetteville st.
CANDY MANUFACTURERS.
POPE, j. A.,
l05 Fayetteville St.
COFFIN HOUSES AND EMBALM&1S
STRICKLAND, G.. A.
III to 119 s. Wilmington 81.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
HUGHES, VIM. H.,
127 Fayetteville st.
CHINA, TOYS AND CANDY.
RIGGAN, j. H.,
132 Fayetteville street.
DRY GOODS.
D0BBIN ~ FERRALL.
123 and 125 Fayetteville Street.
WOOLLCO1sT, WALTER,
IA Il. Martin ST.
DRUGGISTS.
KING, w. ii. DRUG CO.,
Cor Fayetteville and HaTgett. also Cor
Wilmington and Martin SITS.
SIMPSON, WILLIAM.
PuIlen Building.
cRoCERS, WHOLESALE.
BALL, JESSE g.,
Hargett Street.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PICTURES.
WATSON, FRED. A.,
liz and 131 Fayetteville st.
WHARTON, c. p,
1l9 Fayetteville Street.
MARBLE WORKS.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.
Cooper Bros, nropr' etorS.
JOB PRINTERS.
Afford, BYNUM g. CHRISTOPHERS
lis Z. Hargeft ST.
CAPITAL PRINTING COMPANY,
lis West Martin st.
UZZELL, L. NJ,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
MERCHANT TAILoRS-
DELNIN, &. H.,
End Floor Hollemau Building.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DARNELL 81 THOMAS,
ia Fayetteville st.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS
NORTH STATE PLUMBING AND
HEATING COMPANY,
100 West Martin ST.
SHOES, TRUNKS AND HOSIERY.
HARDING, WIN. T.,
100 Fayetteville st.
VERlc LES AND HARNESS.
STRONACH, FRANK,
PIC to 323 Wilmington st.
FURNITURE.
THOMAS &c CAMPBELL,
9 to II Il. Martin Ut.
INVES TMENT AND LOAN.
ALLEN, GEORGE,
ruIlen Building.
SIGN PAINTERS.
BULLOCK. CHARLES r.,
II e. Hargctt Vt.
JEWELLERS.
JOLLY, j. r.,
12S Fayetteville St.
MAHLER'S SONS, H.,
22S Fayetteville st.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
ROBBINS, j. H., STABLES,
u Block from Capitol, E. Morgan ST.
ROOFING AND SHEET METAL.
ALLEN ROOFING Co, THE,
1913 salisbury Street.
HARNESS AND SADDLERN.
WYATT HARNESS COMPANY,
100 L. Martin St
cRoCERS, WHOLESALE, RETAIL
LANCASTER a. CO.,
II Il. Hargett st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-21
B }ARO TO EXAMINE
SlAlt INSTITUTIONS
CONTINUED from First Page.l

BY Mr.. Blythe. from 600 citizens OF
Brunswick county, asking for modification
in the election law.
BY Mr.. Ebbs, petitions to modify the
election law
By Mr. Gather petition against change
in law relating 10 schol trustees at Hick-
DRY.
BY Mr.. Benhow, petition against incor-
porating Yudkin Valley Institute
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
In 1he Financial World

year ago. Local receipt swere 233 cars. 61 of contract grade. Exporters reported 50 loads taken.
 Corn ruled fairly active and strong un- der crop reports of the same dismal i'm port that has characterized them for a month past The wheat strength was a factor in advancing values. The weekly Government report and various traffic of- ficfals of railroads strove to say some thing cheerful of late planted maize, but none was found to deny that the early sown crop was practically a failure. The pit was in posse ession of too many bullish private reports to be much influenced by departmental generalities. Light re- ceipts only 80 cars here today, and in- ability to buy corn in the country even at better than the market price increased the bullishness. The market lacked the excited buoyancy which characterized it confidence in higher prices based on a net tied judgment that the corn belt has been F ard hit. September sold between 56l9 and 51A and closed % up at 57b.
 The oats market was dull Prices held steady in sympathy with corn. Septem- Der sold between 341s and 35is and closed A higher at 34R Receipts were 22o cars.
 Provisions were weak with liquidation of January product and in sympathy with weaker hogs. It was believed that tahe heavy movement of hogs to market will continue for some time. September pork closed 15c lower at S13.S2k; September lard 5c down at sS57lz and September ribs 2la m5c depressed at $7.77h.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
New York Cotton Futures.
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. But little dis position to trade was shown today by buyers in the market for spot cotton. The general ascpect of affairs in that quarter Is so promising of a generally lower range of prices that the purchasing trade is placing orders in d strictly hand-to-mouth way and patiently awaiting an opportuni- ty to deal more extensively when the figures shall have reached a cheaper level than that now obtaining. There are still some orders out for high grades that cannot be filled. even at full quoted prices. because of the lack of supplies uf that character. Sales. 1.250 bales. includ- ing 600 to arrive. Quotations unchanged.
 The marekt for contracts was measur- ably active during the day, and though the great volume of trading was in the direction of October and December. nearly all months In the calendar received more or less attention from operators, who were we'll supplied with orders, both for investment in the short account and in the shape of ''stoppers" at the 6C level. As against these selling orders there was considerable buying in of profits by the bears and a good,y line of work on the long side for account of unreconstructed Eastern bulls.
 At the opening call the market was 6a s points lower and thereafter moved quiet ly oyer a range of 4Nt5 points in either di- rection, finally closing with d not loss on the day of points on all positions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
NEW IRON BRIDGE.
Contract Let by Commissioners of
 Lauderdale County.

Florence. Aug. 7.-(Special. )-The County Commissioners have let con- tract for a new iron bridge over But ler's Creek. near Pruitton to :he Con verse Bridge Company of Chattanooga. Tenn, for g, 500. The material is be- ing received and the work of construc- tion will begin in the next few days. The contract calls for the completion of the bridge by october 15.
 The work of constructing the city sewerage system has been discontinued for the present on account of the com plaint of the physicians and citizens who fear sickness during the months of August and September, from the ex- cavations. -....-
 The City Health Officer reports an other case of scarlet fever in East Florence and rigid quarantine has been established to prevent a spread of the disease. Some excitement pre- walls among the people of that section of the city but every precaution is being used to stamp out the contagion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
MARKET FOR FUTURES
START WAS WEAK WITH PRICES
 LOWER.
On the Break Majority of the Pro fessional Operators Turned Heavy Buyers-The Close.
 at a Loss.

NEW YORK. Aug. 7-The market for cotton futures started weak with prices lower The shorts were confident as a natura! result of recent decided successes, the bulls were satisfied that an aoVance in the immediate future vas very un- likely and that under the circumstances unloading was the order of he day. Ihe innuent es at work were strikingiy beaf- ish; in fact. there was little upon which 10 Pese full convictions. Liverpool broke q5h points instead of the points only due on our closing of yesterday. the crop ad- vices were much more encouraging than in some time. tine weather conditions aV, eraaged up favorably though central Texas continued dry and demand For spot cotton was slow at best.
 The first prices showed declines of 9u II points, which was increased after the call to l3 points on the December options which sold down to 7.lo. This break un- covered a number of ''stoD loss orders, the execution of which and the pressure of local Southern and Liverpool selling. made the low prices. On the break tha majority of professional opera DTS turned heavy buyers, particularly the shorts' who were active in securing thelr prons The market rallied 465 points soon after the opening on this buying, but only to break again to the low level mentioned on the posting of fuller details regardlie tne extent of the rain. On the second oreaK; houses who were identified with the bull | movement during June and July in the July and August options ana who solo ! out three weeks ago turned up neaVy buyers. Their purchases absorbed all the offerings, and prevented any further break and later had such steadying in- f1uence on the&general market that the selling movement ceased and prices raI- lied 3a5 points from the low quotations mentioned and thereafter held steady on about the basis during the most Of the afternoon.
 The last hour witnessed feverish varia : tions with sentiment favoring curtaiI- ment of short accounts rather than TUT ther bear operations. pending receipt ot tomorrow's cab.aS The close was quiet with prices net 4S7 points lower.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-08
Nex York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7.-Sugar-Raw, quiet and steady; fair refining. s-16 cen 5-16; refined, quiet.
 Coffee-Spot Rio quiet: No invoice. 53s; mild dull; Cordova, sdllh. Coffee flu lures opened steady and unchanged Du- ring the forenoon prices failed to vary. but on receipt of a late cable from Havre. which indicated an advance. values here rose sympathetically about points This gain was sustained throughout the rest of the session and trading was fairly ac- tive. Most of the business, however, was confined to switching" the near months for the more remote deliveries Receipts continue to the full volume while the foreign information in general was void of special significance. Closed steady net unchanged to an advance of , points Total sales, H,00O bags. September, 4.S5: October. 4.99i December 5.l0d5.15; March, 530@5. .37; May 5.45.