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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Christmas Marriage at Durham.

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., Dec. 26-There was a
beautiful marriage in the Methodist
church at West Durham last evening at
$3.50 o'clock, in which Mr.. Edward Rag
land Thomas led to the altar Miss
Ophela Langston. DR.. E. A. Yates, as
sisted by the father of the bride, Rev.
G. d. Langston, officiating.
The church was decorated in true
Christmas style, the piano being hidden
by a bower of holly, oleander and other
evergreens. dotted here and there with
large candles.
Miss Berta Robbins, of Durham, pre-
sided at the piano, and as the rich tones
of Meudelssohn rang out the ushers, Rev
w. f. Frye and Mr.. w. II. Wood walked
slowly up the aisle to the altar Then
Miss Sallie Thomas, sister of the groom,
entered the left aisle. Miss Sophronia
Langston, sister of the bride, came next
as maid of honor Then the bride, lean
ing or the arm of her brother, Mr.. ]. d.
Langston. entered at the right and were
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man Rev. E. NJ. Moyle, of Trinity
College,
Rev e. A. Yates, a beloved friend OF
the family, who had christened the chill
dren in infancy, now spoke in his most
tender and solemn voice the words that
made them one. After the ring cere-
mony the father of the bride pronounced
a blessing upon the heads of the kneel-
ing couple, then they left the church. to
attend reception given at the home OF
the bride. Among those who attended
the reception were Mr.. and Mrs n e.
Spencer, of Raleigh. There was beautiful
music rendered by Misses Minnie Mangum
and Berta Robbins. The bride was at
tired in a handsome gown OF white orr
CANDY with veil and brides roses and the
bridesmaids dressed in white organdies.
ribbons and white roses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
TWO CHILDREN GROUND TO
DEATH UNDER THE WEELS.
Zeb Trexler Railroad Employee Attempts to
Save Them and Receives injuries That
May Result Fatally.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, n. c., Dec. 26.-A fearful acci-
dent occurred at Spencer last night that
cost the lives of two little boys and may
result in the death Of a man.
About 10 o'clock Mr.. John Rufty, an
employe of the Southern, was returning
from the Lutheran church at Spencer af-
ter attending the Christmas exercises by
the Sunday School, His two children,
Roy aged IL, and Milton, aged 8, were
in advance of him and were in the act
of crossing the Southern track when the
second section of train No. hit them
and literally ground them to pieces. Zeb
Trexler, an employe on the Southern
yard, saw the peril of the children and
attempted TO save them. His heroic ef
fort was in vain and he was hit by the
engine, receiving injuries that may result
fatally. The remains of the two chill
dren were taken to the home of their
father near by and composed for inter-
nent Mr.. Trexler was brought to Sails
bury and taken to the Whitehead Stokes
sanitarium, where he is resting well to-
Gay.
1t will probably never be known why
the children failed 20 observe the ap-
proach of the train. 1t is thought that
the train, which was going at high rate
of speed, failed to blow
The parents of the two children are
Frustrated with grief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
SURRENDER OF SAMPSON.

IHsurgent Chieftain Yields to the Ameri-
cans at Mutasaran.
Washington, Dec 26.-The War De-
partment has been advised by cable from
Manila of the surrender of the insurgent
chieftain Sampson, at Mutasaron, with
all his officers and men, % cannon and
as rifles Mutasaron does not appear on
any of the maps in the possession of the
Department, but it is assumed that the
surrender took place in the Island of
Bohol, as it was there that Sampson of
late has been operating with his follow
ers, having crossed over from the form
er scene of his depredations, the Island
of Cebu
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Dispatch to Argentine's Minister.

Washington, Dec. 25.-The Argentine
Minister, Dr. Garcia Merou, today re-
ceived a dispatch from the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs at Buenos Ayres, an
nouncing the satisfactory termination of
the Chile Argentine trouble, and giving
the basis Of settlement. The dispatch
is as follows:
1.-The pending incident with Chile has
been solved by agreement directly with
the Government of that country and in a
satisfactory form. Chile gives explana-
tion of the opening of the roads through
the disputed territory, and both Gov
ernments agree to withdraw the police
forces, which they have maintained in
the territory in controversy situated
near the inlet Of Ultima Esperanza.
"ALCOpTA,
minister of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Garcia Merou expressed himself as
highly gratifed with the disappearance
of the war cloud, and pointed out that the
terms of the settlement showed that Ar
gentines earnest desire to maintain
peace has led her to make considerable
sacrifice. By both forces Withdrawing
their police from that locality the gov
ernment ownership of the Ultima Es-
peranza territory becomes a question for
arbitration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
THIS is ALL TENTATIVE
To be Considered at Another Meeting
February 9Th.
BRIEF STATEMENT OF REFORMED FAITH
Also DecIoratory Statement. No Technical
Terms Are Used. rhe Revision Move
msnt May be Side Tracked I'm
iii Assembly of 1903.
til Assembly of 1903.
(By the Asocated Press.)

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 26.-The Presby-
terian Creed Revision Committee has is
sued the following statement through it's
secretary Rev. DR.. William Henry Rob-
erts:
For the information Of the church,
am authorized to say that the Commit
tee on Credal Revision met at Washing
ton, ID. c., on December 4, and remained
in session until December A. The work
accomplished at the meeting consists of
a brief statement of the reformed faith
ir untechnical terms and also a declara-
tory statement. The statement OF the
reformed faith is contained in sixteen ar
ticleS and the declaratory statement COW
crs Chapter III, Chapter X, Section g.
Chapter XIV. Section of the Confess
sion of Faith as specified in the assem-
bly's instructions to the committee, and
also additional statements as to the 'gos-
pei and the Holy Spirit The work thus
far done is altogether tentative, is not
for publication and is to be considered at
another meeting of the committee TO be
\ held III Philadelphia February 5, 1902.
"The committee also appointed a sub
committee of five, consisting of #. w. G.
Humphrey, Doctors McKibbin, Fisher.
Niccolls, and Moffat, to prepare tenta-
tive revision of the Confession of Faith
on the several points contained in the
instructions of the committee above
named the same to be considered at the
February meeting, along with the declara-
tory statement" N-~~
1t is generally und tood by the. Pres
byterian ministers isshis city that the
plan of the committee is to report the
declaratory statement to the next general
assembly and side track the revision
movement until the assembly Of 1908. The
new creed men on the committee are ag
gressive and believe that the plan of
campaign will best promote their desires
and give relief at once to the church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
BRUTALLY SHOT DOWN BESIDE
(By the Associated Press.)


Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 26-In gener-
al fight between white men and negroes
at Childersburg yesterday afternoon, a
white man and his son were killed and
a white boy and a negro wounded. With
great difficulty a general outbreak was
prevented. The negroes are now in Jail
at Talladego.
The dead are:
j. BIRD, middel aged white man.
REUBEN BIRD, his son, Is years of
age.
The wounded are: Tom Holley, ne
gro, probably fatally, and George Bird,
white, shot in the leg
1t is said the trouble grew out of a
crap game, the negroes having quarrelled
over the winnings. Tom Holley shot at
one of the party when ]. Bird, a white
man., came up and advised the negroes
to stop fighting. Holley becoming an
gered at the interference, fired on Bird,
mortally wounding him.
Birds two sons, George and Reuben,
were with their father and when he was
shot, Reuben went to his side, while
George fired at the negro Holley, fatally
wounding him. The negroes began firing
on both the boys. Reuben was with his
father, who was dying, and was ordered
by George Woods, the negro, to run. The
boy begged to remain by his father, but
on failure to move was shot dead.
Charner Woods, father of George Woods,
then shot the elder Bird again. George
Bird was shot in the legs while escaping.
large crowd OF whites quickly gathered,
and surrounding the negroes, captured
them all and took them to Talladego.
For while it seemed as if serious
results would occur but the quick action
of conservative citizens prevented a
further outbreak.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
EDUCATORS ARE ARRIVING
Address Of Welcome DR.. IL. M. Mar
and Prof. Withers Responds.
WORN OF THE ACADEMY IN THE SOUTH
Prof. c. M. S. Noble TO Discuss This Subject
Tonight. A Number of Prominent Edu-
Gators TO Deliver Addresses.
arge Attendance Expected
Large Attendance Expected

The North Carolina Association of
cademies meets today and tomorrow in
this city.
1t is the fifth annual meeting of the
Association and the sessions will be held
in the Senate Chamber. The first meet
ing will be held at p. m. and the pro-
gram proper, will begin at 1880 p. m.
The indications point to a large and
enthusiastic gathering of representative
academy teachers. A good programme
has been provided, the railroads have
granted low rates, and teachers from all
sections of the State write to the Secre-
tary that they expect to attend. One
very important matter that is now re-
ceiving the attention of leading members
is the question of amending the organiza-
tion's constitution so as to admit col
lege professors to membership. This
suggested change will probably be- con-
sidered at the approaching session.
The meeting will open today with devo-
devotional exercises by Rev. NJ M. Mar
shall D. D., of Raleigh and Prof w. A.
Withers, of the A. ard NJ. College, will
deliver the welcome address. Prof NJ
C. S. Noble, of the State University, will
speak upon The Work of the Academy
in North Carolina" Indian Education
in our State,'' will be presented by Mr..
I. c. Henderson, principal of the Croa-
tan Normal school. Rev. ]. A. Campbell,
Of Buie's Greek Academy, will discuss
Moral Training in the Academy" Gov
ernor Aycock has been invited to ad-
dress the Association. The complete
programme offers other features of
interest
The officers of the Association are:
President, S. L. Sheep, Principal of At
lantic Collegiate Institute, Elizabeth
City; Vice President, John Graham Prin-
cipal of Warrenton Academy, Warrenton;
and Secretary r. L. Madison Principal
of Cullowhee High School, Painter.
The Marlborough House is headquarters
for the delegates, and besides the three
officers just named the following Aca-
denny men have already arrived and are
registered at that hotel: Prof James
w. Hays, Elm City Academy; Prof. ].
c. Horner and Maj P. H. Montgomery,
of Horner Military School, Oxford; Prof.
T. c. Henderson, Principal of Croatan
Normal School, Pates; and DR.. w. T.
Whitsett, of Whitsett Institute
Many others will arrive this morning
and the indications point to a large at
tendance and a most interesting meeting
of this prominent body of educators who
are doing such a great work in the
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
A PEACE MAKER SHOT
Fatally Wounded by a Negro
Who Flies.
White Men and Negroes Engage in Browl
at House Near Eon
Collpge.

Especial to the News and Observer.
Elon College, n c., Dec. ga brawl,
in which one man was fatally shot, an
other cut to pieces and third knocked
in the head, occurred about three miles
from Elon College at the home of Deck
Whitesell.
1t appears that quite a number of
white men and negroes had gathered at
Whitesell's house ito have some fun. +"
All We're drunk except one negro and one
white man, the latter, Mr.. e. A. Smith,
falling a victim to the murderer's shot.
The men were pitching horse shoes
and betting. Finally a'wrestle was pro-
posed between a white man, Lum Ker-
nodle, and negro, which resulted in
fight. Lum Kernodle's on-in-law, E. A.
Smith, interfered, endeavoring to stop
the fight
At this point one of the negroes took
the part of the other negro, and for
few minutes there was free fight, in
which E. 0. Smith received a pistol ball
through his left lung, Kernodle was
knocked senseless and the negro was
badly used up. The negro who took the
part of the other negro, and who fired
the shot fled hatless to the wood His
name is JJohp Brady and he is said to
name is John Brady and he is said to
a like offense. Those present were too
drunk to make any effort to catch the
murderer, and he is still at large
Smith died today, Thursday, at 1905
p. m Rev. DR.. w. S. Long, of Elon
College, was present at the time, and
administered the ordinance of baptism.
Smith took no part in, the fight, but was
shot as he approached the combatants
1or the purpose of quieting them He
leaves a wife and two small children
Smith lived at Elon College, and was re-
garded as a quiet peaceable, Christian
man. He will be buried today in the
college cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
GREAT BRITAIN TO
DECIDE THE DISPUTE
South American Republics
Not Ready For War.
A PROTOCOL is SIGNED
It Establishes a Modus Vivendi Be-
tween the Republics.
BOTH TO CALL IN THEIR POLICE FORCES
This Done the Government Ownership Of the
Ultima Esperarza Territory Which is in
Dispute Becomes the Question
For Arbitration.
For Arbitration.
(By the Associated Press.)

Santiago de Chile, Dec. 26.-Via Gal
weston, Texas-A prot ocol establishing a
modus vivendi between Chile and Argen-
tina was signed yesterday. The text will
be given to the public here and at
Buenos Ayres tomorrow, Friday. Public
feeling is satisfied and all is perfectly
tranquil.
Buenos Ayres, Dec. 26.-The Nacion
says the arrangement arrived at between
Argentina and Chile is more of a
triumph for common sense than
triumph of diplomacy.
The Pals says that delay in ending the
state of armed peace existing would ruin
Chile and retard Argentina's progress
for twenty years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
STEEL CRANE KILLS THREE.
The Men Are Horribly Crushed bv tn,
Failing Mass.
BY the ASSOCIATED Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Chicago, Dec. 26,-Three men were in
stantly killed and four injured. by the
falling of steel crane at the American
Bridge Works this afternoon.
The killed
JOHN SWAIN.
JOHN TRAVER.
ALBERT ROCK
The injured are: John Doyle. Charles
Warren, Matthew Hogan, Patrick Murphy.
All of the injured, with the execution
OF Murphy, are seriously hurt
Thirty men were working in the vicinity
of the crane at the time of the accident
and many of these had narrow escapes
Swain, Traver and Rock were caught be-
Eeath the huge mass of steel and each
man was crushed so badly as to be almost
unrecogniZable. The crane was elaran-
teed to hold thirty tons, but was carry
ing only twenty tons at the time CT it's
collapse. No cause is assigned for the
accident. except a possible flaw in one
OF the chains supporting the crane.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
GROVER CLEVELAND ACCEPTS.

New York, Dec. 26-Former President
Grover Cleveland has accepted appoint
ment to the Industrial Department of the
National Civic Federation created at
the recent peace conference of labor and
capitalistic leaders. His letter of accept
ance in which he approves the plan OF
industrial peace, was today delivered to
Oscar Strauss, who was chairman of the
conference 1t read as follows:
Princeton, Dec. "a, 1901.
To My Dear Mr.. Strauss:
Your letter of the 18th instant is at
hand. Illness has confined me to my
room for almost five weeks, and l am
now hardly able to sit up and write
th:s.
My desire for the quiet and comfort
of absolute retirement from public and
semi-public service is very strong and
grows stronger as the days pass. 1 should
without hesitation yield to this and de-
eline your request that l accept a place
among those who are to seek the promo
tion of industrial peace by friendly inter-
vention in troubles between employers
and the employed. if l were not afraid
that / should thereby disregard an i'm
portant duty. My reflections have made
it clear to me that | should accept the
place assigned to me, and / do so with
an earnest wish that those selected to
actively represent the purposes and mo-
tives Of your conference may not labor in
vain. Your very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
To Hon Oscar S. Strauss. New York.
Mr.. Strauss said in giving the letter
to the public that every man named on
the general committee had signified ac-
ceptance of the trust and work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Satisfaction at Washington,
(By the Associated Press.)

IEy JHU ASSUCTdJ6u ITtSS.J
Washington, Dec. 26.-The State De-
partment has been informed by United
States Minister Wilson, at Santiago de
Chile, that the differences between Ar
gentina and Chile may be regarded as
settled through the signature yesterday
of protocol providing for the submission
of the boundary line and the Ultima
Esperanze territory disputes to the de-
cision of the King of Great Britain. This
announcement has given great satisfac-
tion to the officials here, who have gone
to the lengths of official practice in their
efforts to avert a war between the two
most prosperous of the South American
republics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Preparing to Adopt Wireless
Telegraphy on Our War Ships

get test sets of instruments of the vari-
Gus wireless systems now being oper-
ated. This include the Marconi sys-
tenn.
Thus far, however, the Navy Depart
ment has not adopted definitely any
system, but the construction of the
new ships is regarded as a preliminary
to the adoption of system whenever
its practicability is established fully
The British navy already has a number
OF its ships equipped with the wireless
system, but this is the first move on
the part of the American navy TO make
use Of wireless plan
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
IN DEFENSE OF HON. FOWLER.
Rumor of Negro Eaving Been Shot at
Clinton.

Especial to the News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. 26.-It is ru-
mored here that a negro was shot at
Clinton yesterday by young white
man named Oates. The report is that
Oates and Congressman John e.
Fowler had a difficulty; that Oates
struck Fowler and that the negro in
terfered in Fowler's defense and was
shot. whether seriously or not is not
stated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
The Discharge of Maclay.

New York, Dec. 26-Edgar Stanton Mac
lay, who refused to resign as special la
borer in the office of the General Store
keeper of the Navy Yard, was summarily
discharged today. Maclay went to the
Navy as usual today and prepared to re-
sumo his duties. Pay Director Putnam
went to Maclay's desk, read him the tele
game of dismissal received from Washing
ton yesterday, and told him that he was
dismissed Maclay left the yard immedi
ately. He said he would return at the
usual time tomorrow, prepared to go to
work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
THE FIGHT IN THE SEVENTH.
Perry Belmont Carries the aMtter Be
fore the Board of Elections

New York, Dec. 26.-The factional dis
agreement among the Democrats of the
Seventh Congressional District over the
nomination of candidate for the seat
in Congress made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Nicholas Null, reached the cleo
tion bureau today. The friends of Joseph
O'Grady represented by Asa Bird Gardn-
er filed protests against the nomination
of Perry Belmont and John e. Bennett.
The main objections set forth were of
a technical nature and questioned the
legality of the nominating conventions.
An incident of the contest is personal
quarrel between Richard Croker and Per-
ry Belmont and the latter has threatened
to sue the Tammany leader for libel
Tonight Perry Belmont filed objections
with the Board of Elections to the cer-
tifcate of nomination filed by O'Grady.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec 26.-The Navy De-
partment has taken the initial step to-
ward the adoption of wireless telegraphy
as a means of signalling between war
ships at sea- To this end Admiral Brad
ford, of the Bureau of Equipment, has
asked that the armored cruisers of the
Pennsylvania class have their masts
and rigging SO arranged that the wire
less system can be introduced This will
necessitate the lengthening Of the masts
of the ships and the insulation of the
metal rigging by the use of the hemp
covering for halyards. 1t is intended to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
ELECTRIC ROAD FOB GEORGIA.
Company Capitalized at ss,o0o,oO Applies
For Charter.
(Rv the ssociated Press }

(BY the Associated PreSS.)
I Atlanta, Ga, Dec 26.-An application
for charter was filed in the office of the
Secretary of State here today petition
ing for the incorporation of an organiza-
tion to be known as the Georgia Railway
and Electric Company with capitaliza
tion of $4,000, 900.
The application is for 101 years and
includes right of franchise in all the
streets and roads in Fulton county and
DeKalb county, on which the present
companies are now operating. The char
ter applied for also gives the right to
operate electric plants, furnish electric
power and steam heat.
The application is signed by H. M.
Atkinson, p. S. Arzwright, r. e. Gull
line. S. J. Bradley, M. B. Lipscombe, F..
M. Sisk, G. w. Brine, j. M. Rossman.
J. p Hunter and w. B. Stovall, all of
Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Public Schools in Wilson County.

THE public schools in Wilson county
are in better condition than ever" said
Mr.. James w. Hayes, county superin-
tendent of schools, who is in the city
The attendance is better and the school
term is increasing. More interest is
being manifested in the schools by par
ents aud children. The average school
term last year was 1714 weeks. We have
six public libraries that will soon be in
rSe'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
LOST NEAR BEAUFORT
Edison's Two Sons on Board
Yacht Reported Wreckei
on Cedar Island.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 26.--It was reported
from Beaufort, N. c., today that the gas
clene yacht Onananiche, in which the two
sons of Thomas A. Edison, the inventor,
and the wife of one of them, With several
friends, recently passed through Norfolk
en- route to Florida waters, has been
wrecked ON Cedar Island, near Beaufort.
Nc particulars came with the report.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Another Gateway to the South.
(By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.)
Baltimore, Dec. 26-It is announced
that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has completed arrangements, effective
at once, for the sale of through tickets
between the North and South via Wash
ington in connection with the Southern
railway and have practically opened
another gateway to the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-27
Caught After Nine Years.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Asheville, N. c., Dec 25.-Again on
the Buncombe chain gang works Garrett
Peghmitt, an escaped convict who has
been recaDtured in Madison county. He
escaped nine years ago, having served
nine months of his sentence of three
years. His years of freedom have been
spent in Tennessee