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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
RocKH1LL IN CHARGE.
Satisfactory Edict in Answer to Punishment
Demands.
lBy the Assoelated Press.l

Pelxin, Feb. 25.-This morning Mr..
Conger turned over the affairs of the
United States Legation to Mr.. w. w.
Rockhir. particularly the conduct of
the negotiations with the Chinese plen-
ipotentiaries and he will shortly return
to the United States for a six months
vacation.
Some old residents here think there
may be difficulty in connection with the
ceremonial of receiving the ministers of
the powers by the court, but the min
listers themselves do not anticipate any.
PRINCE TUAN STILL HIDING.
London, Feb 25.-The Reuter- Tele-
gram Company has received the follow
ing from Shanghai, dated February
26th:
prince Tuan, Prince Chwang Lu,
and General Tung Hu Hsiang are still
taking refuge at Ming Hia Flu. Prov
ince of Kan Su. Two native Christians
from Kui Hal Cheng, in the Northern
part of the Province of Shan ST report
the massacre of twenty male and females
missionaries and nine children who have
been missing since October"
SATISFACTORY EDICT.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Mr. Conger has
cabled the State Department from
Pekin under the date of the 23rd, as fol-
lows:
Satisfactory edict in answer to pun
ishments demands has been received.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
BAD SHOOTING SCRAP.
Two Men Wound Each Other Very Badly at
Marshall.
Especial to the News and Observer.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Marshall, N c., Feb 26-A serious
difficulty occurred between Will Wilkin-
son, of Asheville. and. Levi Shelton, of
Unicoi county. Tenn, in which Shelton
was seriously and probably fatally wound
ed by a pistol shot fired by Wilkinson
and Wilkinson was seriously injured by
a pistol shot fired by Shelton. The diff
ficulty occurred in a room in rear of Nell
sons saloon. and seemed to be the re-
suit of dispute over a game of cards.
Both men firing near the same time, but
witnesses swears that Shelton fired the
first shot. Wilkinson has today been re-
moved to Asheville. N. C. Shelton at
present is not considered likely to live.
He has been removed from jail to Cor
nelius Redmons residence.
Will Wilkinson is lumber man from
Ashevile: Levi Shelton IS a prominent
farmer and cattle man of Unicoi county.
Tenn. Both parties arc we'll connected.
Later.-Dr. H. II. Briggs, of Asheville,
extrated the bullet from Sheltons shoul-
der. 1T entered the neck about n of inch
to the right of Adams apple, ranging
down and across the left region of the
left shoulder where it was extrated.
There is complete aneisthesis below the
third rib.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
BASED ON THE WAITS BILL
The Bill Was Formulated Last Night
by the Committee.
COUNTIES BUT INTO OTHER DISTRICTS
All Sections Of the State We're Heard From Be-
fore the Bill Was Drawn by the Com
mitee. Il Will be introduced
at Once.

The special committee on Congress
Marlborough and, in accordance with its
instructions from the caucus, drafted a
bill rcapportioning the State.
Nine OF the ten districts formed by
that bill are Democratic, with one doubt
full.
The committee say that they heard from
Democrats in every section of the State
before drawing its bill, and they feel
that they have done the best possible un-
der the circumstances. The bill will
be at once introduced and put on its
passage.
The districts. as recommended by the
committee, Will be as follows:
J. Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Curri-
tuck, Dare, Gates, Hcrtford Hyde, Mar
tin, Pasquotank, Perquimans. Pitt, Tyr
rell, Washington.
2 BERTHE, Edgecombe. Greene, Halifax,
Lenoir Northampton, Warren. Wilson.
3. Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Jones.
Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Sampson,
Wayne.
4. Chatham. Franklin. Johnston, Nash,
vance ana wake.
5. Alamanec, Caswell, Durham. Forsyth,
Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rock
ingham Stokes.
G. Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cum
bcrland. Harnett, New Hanover, Robeson
Z. Arson, Davidson. Davie, Montgomery,
Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland,
Union, Yadkin
8. Alexander, Allegheny, Ashe, Cabar-
rus. Caldwell Iredell. Rowan, Stanly.
Surry, Watauga, Wilkes.
g. Burke Catawba, Cleveland CASTOR,
Lincoln, Madison, Mccklcnburg, Mitchell,
Yancey.
10. Buncombe. Cherokee. Clay, Grahar.,
Haywood Henderson, Jackson, Macon,
Mcdowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain and
Pennsylvania.
The committee took the Watts
bill as basis making the
following changes in that ap-
portionment; Pamlico was taken from the
First and Put in the Third Greene and
Lenor were changed from the Third to
the Second; Vance from the Second to the
Fourth; Granville frcm the Second to the
Fifth; Durham from the Fourth to the
Fifth; Cleveland from tEc Tenth to the
N:neth.
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.0FF|E'S SUCCESSOR
w. NJ. Webb, of Morehead,
Oyster Commissioner.
Capt Haitian, Of Washington Has Had Charge
Of the Lily Since About Two
Weeks Ago.

Mr.. w. NJ. Webb. of Morehead City, has
ben rendered the position of Oyster Com
missioner, and has accepted it. Governor
Aycock received the telegram of accept
ance yesterday.
The position pays 800 per annum, and
the duties are the superintendency of
the oyster industry of the State.
Mr.. Theophilus White held this position
for some time, and it was in case in
connection with it that the Supreme court
issued the mandamus. for the issuing of
which two Supreme court Judges are now
on trial in the impeachment cases.
Mr.. Whites connection with the office
was terminated week before last, by re-
ceivfng an order from Governor Aycock
to turn over the steamer Lily to Capt.
Hatton, of Washington, N. c. Mr.. Webb
takes immediate charge of the office.
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CUBANs wREsrLE WITH PROBLEM.
What Arc Their Relations to the United
Statesl
CBy the Associated Press.) }

(By the Associated PreSS.)
havana Feb 25.-The Cuban Constitu-
tional convention met in executive session
this afternoon and discussed the question
of the future relations between Cuba
and the United States. It was evident
that the delegates were deeply impressed
with the recommendations Of the United
States committee on relations with CuDa,
cabled from Washington. When Senior
Nunez was asked his opinion, he said:
'That settles it. If the United States
Government insists on naval stations /
have nothing to say"
The report of the special committee on
relations declared that the scheme of re-
latons adopted by the convention could
not bind the future republic and must be
approved by the Cuban Congress- The
members of the committee we're unani-
nous on this point. The report was rath-
er in the nature of suggestions. showing
no substantial variation from the fore
cast already cabled
Scnor Nunez introduced a resolution
that the convention should appoint COM
mittee either to go to Washington or to
meet a committee from the United States
Congress to discuss the question. This
proposal was not favored by majority
of the delegates, but no action was taken
upon it. The general discussion was ad-
journed until tomorrow.
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the stock and bonus of the Carnegie Co.
for the new securities. Mr.. Morgan inti-
mated that this was matter which con-
cerned the stockholders. and bondholders
of the Carnegie Company.
AS to the probability of the early issue
of the syndicate circular inviting sub
scriptions of the new securities Mr..
Morgan said that it would depend upon
"tying up ends" which required time
and that no further statement was likely
to be forthcoming regarding the terms
of consolidation until the circular is is
sued.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
Don't Want Them to Come.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb 26.-Turney
Camp. Confederate Veterans, of Win
chester. Tenn. has adopted another rcso-
luton in regard to inviting President Nc
Kinley 10 attend the Memphis reunion
The resolutions oppose the invitation
because it is contrarv to the spirit OF
the constitution and laws of the associa-
tion and tends to change the character
and defeat the purposes of the organiza-
tion, which is intended to be a purely
and exclusively Confederate organiza-
tion for Confederate veterans alone.
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the question and thereupon, was not III
order. The Speaker held it to be in
order. The Speaker added that he had
no intention Of keeping Mr. Lentz
speech out of the record but had asked
to have il held until he could look into
the representations that had been made
to him.
The House voted 11S to 130 not to con-
slider the resolution. AS soon as the re-
sult was announced Mr.. Richardson of
fer1d as a matter of privilege effecting
the integrity of the House, the following
resolution:
whereas, the speech of Mr. Lentz, of
Ohio. on the General Deficiency Bill, made
in the House on Wednesday last. Feb
ruary goth, has been withheld from pub
licatlon in the Congressional Record, af-
ter the same was delivered to the pub
lie printer for publication by Mr. Lentz,
and
Whereas, said speech has been turned
over to the Speaker of the House, VINO,
it is alleged, has delivered same to a
member of the House for some purpose
to the House unknown;
Resolved, that such action is hereby
condemned by the House and it is hereby
ordered that said speech be delivered
forthwith to the public printer for publi-
cation in the record
A scene of the widest confusion fol-
lowed Party feeling by this time was
at fever pitch. A dozen members we're
on their feet clamoring for recognition.
The Speaker again ruled that the resolu-
tion was in order. Twice Mr.. Lacey
(Rep., Iowa), raised the question of con-
sideration. Members on each side were
shouting at each other across the politi-
cal aisle. The Speaker pounded vainly
for order Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio), and
Mr.. Wheeler (Ky., Dem) were engaged
in a wordy duel. Finally the House re-
fused to consider the resolution, 115 to
127 Then by another strict party vote,
115 to 1O1, the House at Cos p. M, ad-
journed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
JIM CROW JAILS.
Favorable Report For Senator WOodards State
Prison Bill.

The House Committee on Penal Insti-
tutions, Representative Patterson presid-
ing. yesterday afternoon made favorable
report on Senator Woodard's bill to in
corporate the State Prison of North Caro-
lima and to provide for the government
thereof, which passed the Senate on Mon
day. 1t went through without any dis
cussion.
Representative Wright of Rowan, was
heard on his bill making it a misdemean-
or for any sheriff or other officer to keep
white and colored prisoners in the same
cells in Jail, where the statutory provis-
ion of five cells was complied with. After
some discussion a favorable report was
ordered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
sTENOGRArHER FOR GEN. TooN.
The New School Law Provides For Ad iitional
Help IN His Office.

The new public school law as adopted
by the Committee on Education and in
troduced yesterday in the Senate adds
$3.50 a year to salaries paid in the office
Of the State Superintendent of Public
instruction, by giving him stenogra-
pher.
The old law give this official clerk
at $1,000 a year, but the new law au-
thorizes the State ito employ a clerk at
a salary of 81 900 per annum and stenog-
rapher at salary of $3.50 per annum. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
Purchase of Danish West Indies.
CRv the Associated Press1

Copenhagen, Feb pa satisfactory
understanding has been reached by the
conferees of the ministry and the finan>
cial committee of the Rigsdag regarding
the sale of the Danish West Indies. The
result it is understood will shortly be
communicated to the Washington Govern
Inent in such form as it is thought here
will prove acceptable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
CoNsUL's DAUGHTER KIDNAPPED.
Trouble May Occur Between Portugal and
Brazil on Her Account.
(By the Associated Press.l

Oporto, Fob. 26.-Tt is understood the
Brazilian Government will demand ex-
plantations from Portugal for the attempt
made to abduct the daughter of the
Brazilian Consul here and place her in a
convent against the wishes of her father.
A collision between the police and stu
dents last evening resulted in numbers
on both sides being injured. The police
invaded the institute in pursuit of the
students and the professors protested to
the government.
dispatch from Rio Janerio saws a
mob there stoned the Portuguese repre-
sentative on account of the incidents at
Ccorto.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
Negro Boy Drowned.

Especial 10 News and Observer)
Winston Salem, II. c., Feb. 25.-John
Kcllom, colored. was drowned at o'clock
Sunday morning in the fond of the Mayo
dan Cotton Mill He and negro named
Fcy had been TO a frolic and were Al.
tempting to cross the pond in a canoe
when it capsized. Foy swan out. but Kel
lom was too intoxicated His body was
recovered yesterday afternoon bottle
of whiskey and a loaded pistol were found
in his pockets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
THE GIANT STEEL COMBINE.
Morgan Refuses to Reveal the Terms Of Ex-
change With the Companies
(By the Associated Press. J

New York. Feb 26.---J. F. Morgan this
afternoon authorized the Associated Press
to state that the capital issue of the new
United States Steel Corporation would be
$500. .000. 600 bonds. $500 o00.O00 of preferred
stock and s4Oe.00Oo oe0 of common stock.
Asked as to the terms for exchange of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
American Jockey Suspended.
CRv the Associated Press.)

London. Feb 26-(Tuesday).-The
cairo correspondence the Daily Tele
graph says:
Martin. the American Jockey has
,,aar snenended from the Egyptian turf
fo, fouling a gentleman rider at the
Cairo races.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
Death of Mr.. Arthur D Farmer.

Especial to the News and ObserverD
Wilson N. c., Feb 26-Mr Arthur p.
Farmer, who was many years ago rail
road agent at this place. died Yesterday
at an advanced age. He was highly
esteemed by all, for he was an honest
man and Christian
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
THE PENSION BILL.

1t was the same way with the pension
bill. Mr. Rountree, Mr.. Gats Judge Al
len, Mr.. Curtis and many others wanted
it postponed in order that they might
have time to read it. Mr.. Reinhardt
urged strongly that the bill be passed on
al once.
Judge Graham said he understood this
bill would remedy the defects in the old
law. under which last year the first
class pensioners were supposed to get
$75 and got actually only $5S. and the
fourth class only Si4.50 instead of $25.
Mr. Rcnhardt said such was the case
Mr.. Russell. of Durham, an old soldier
himself, offered the following amendment
"And all persons applying for pensions
under this act, whether heretofore draw
ing pensions or not, either by authority of
the County Board Of Pensions or b.
special act of the Legislature shall an-
pear before tho County Board of Pen
sions on the first Monday in July. 1901
for examination and classification in COM
pliance with the provisions of this act /.
Provided that all such as are unable TO
attend said meeting shall be represented
by certificate from cTeditabc physician
living and practicing medicine in the
community in which said applicant re-
Sides
Mr.. Russell then moved that the bill go
over until Thursday, as it was of such
Importance that plenty of time for con-
sideration should be given.
Mr.. Renhardt. who is chairman OF the
House Committee on Pensions. accepted
the amendment
Judge Allen said that he thought every
of l.,
in the glorious cause of rendering aid to
the old heroes.
Mr. Russell: "As Confederate soldier.
| spent four of the best years of my life
in the service of my State. I am not
afraid to trust this House. These gem
tlemen are either Confederate soldiers G
the SONS of Confederate soldiers. We wart
this bill to be a perfect one, as is fitting
for a measure designed to help veterans
Of cause as grand as any the world
has ever seem
There was considerable discussion as
to whether OF not the bill should go
over or be acted upon at once. Finally
M Reinhardt said:
81 regret exceedingly to see gentlemen
hesitating to help the men who stood
on the Heights of Gettysburg"
Mr. Gattis, interrupting him. said he
thought this was a reflection upon the
gentleman who had asked bim questions.
He was in favor of the bill. but he had
not been able to understand it yet. and
for that reason alone he wanted it to go
over.
Mr.. Parker. of Halifax "As one OF the
men who wore the gray. am in no hurry.
We are not uneasy as to what the good
people of North Carolina will do for the
welfare of the old soldiers. They were
slow to go into battle, but once there
they stayed. (Applause). l think this
House has shown sufficient disposition to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27

Mr. ". Dewey, of Newbern. is in
paIaioh He came in response to tele-
aro,n announcing The death of Mrs. A. T.
Mail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-27
THE PENSION BILL TO-DAY
Mr.. Smiths Four Months School Bill
Was Recommitted.
FOR A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CHARLOTTE
The Revenue Bill Made ihs Special Order For
Thursday. A Lot Of Bills Disposed Of.
To Make All Trains Shp at
Country Towns.

1t seems that there is not much use
in any State officer asking the present
Legislature for an additional appropria-
tion; for he is not liable to get it, The
House on Monday voted down bill to
allow the Insurance Commissioner $500
fer a stenographer; yesterday it voted
down the bill to allow the clerk of the
Supreme Court $25 per month toward the
pay of a typewriter. and seems to be
whetting its knife for the next similar
bill.
There were two special orders for yester-
day: Mr. Smiths School BIZ. to carry out
the constitutional requirements in regard
to public schools, and Senator London 5
Pension Bill which ~assod the Senate not
long ago. Both bills were passed over
for further consideration
Mr.. Smiths bill provides that there
shall be appropriated annually from the
State Treasury an amount which, togeth-
er With the school funds apportioned by
the several counties, shall be sufficient
TO maintain every public school for at
least four months in each year. Many
members expressed themselves as not
being prepared to vote upon this hill, as
they did not, fully understand all of its
provisions. and wished moro time in
which to consider it. Mr. Mason, OF
CASTOR. said he thought this bill should
not be considered until the House knew
what the new school law was going to
be. Mr. Smith stated that the bill had
been TO the Committee on Education
twice, and had been carefully considered.
Mr.. Ebbs moved that the bill go over.
Judge Conner moved to amend by re-
referring to the Committee. on Education.
He said the bill had never been reported
favorably by a majority of that commit
tee. Mr.. Rountree said it would be
obliged to go to the Committee on APP
preparations in any event. 1t was finally
voted to rc-refer to the Committee on
Ellncatin ion.
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THE REVENUE BILL.

Mr.. Gattis reported the Revenue Bill
favorably from the Committee ON Financ,
and moved that the fFoHse go into com.
mittee of the whole on Thursday for it's
consideration. Motion carried.
Special orders on Friday are the bili
to prevent the State Farms from raising
Spanish peanuts the bill to prevent State
Farms from hiring labor. and the bill
requiring the return of discharged con
viets to their native counties
Mr.. Morgan Of Johnston. introduced q
bin to compel all passenger trains to
make regular stops at all county site
towns.
The House was called to order at 8 SO
Continued on Second Page.)
Daily camera., 1901-06-06
INVESTIGATE THIS.

Had Caesar read the papers which be
carelessly :hrus, in his pocket when he
entered The senate chamber, he would
have been spared an untimely grave and
Rome might have risen TO greater grand.
eur than ever before. The successful
man is be who investigates and who
keeps up with and ahead OF the times.
The traveller who has tested and investi
gates the facilities Of the Chicago, Nil.
waukee & ST. Paul railway knows that
they keep up with the times and ahead
of their competitors. H. c. Wagner.
travelling passenger agent. says all the
latest modern conyeniences for speed,
comfort and safety are in use on this
line. The traveller east bound, whether
on business Or pleasure bent. will do we'll
to investigate before the purchase of his
ticket is made and find out which is the
shortest and best line between Oman
and Chicago. running solid ves,ibuled.
electric lighted trains from the union de-.
pot in Omaha and landing passengers in
the union depot. Chicago, in the very
heart of the windy city. Investigate our
fast train schedule and then see that
your tickets read via the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railway from Omaha
and you will get that which is good.
]. E. PRESTON,
Commercial Agent,
1920 18th St. Denver. Colo.
Daily camera., 1901-06-06
A JOLLY BANQUET.

There was jolly two dozen about The
squared tables OF the Bowen botel last
night and Landlord c. J. O'Conror had
provided feast Fl; tor kings. The occa-
sion was the fifth annual baLq ret OF Beta
Kappa chapter OF the Delta Tau Delta
fraternity. In the center Of the table
was huge pyramid Of flowers and the
Boven's bes; vas dispiayed in the serv-
ice and the menu. The menbers did
not sit down until 1889 and arose at ,
m.-sober. Tne most ardent spirit pres
en-, was Professor Ira NJ. DeLons and he
talked delightfully."-. Of course. Art John
son, home from world tour full Of Ad
venture recounted some experiences and
toasts were responded to BY Charles
Lory. "The Faculty" Henry o. Andrew.
Skis Scheme" LOUIS E. Clarke for the
graduates. John c. Nixon fos the chapter.
Harold P. Martin oficia,ed as toast.
Daily camera., 1901-06-06

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