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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-16
Marriage


Joseph Zook and Lulu Greason.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
THEY SUSPECT UNCLE SAM.
The Powers Oppose the Removal of Negotia.
tions to Pekin.
(By the Associated Press }


Paris, Jan. 10.-The correspondent here
of the Associated Press learns on good
authority that the suggestion of the Gov
ernment of the United States to change
the seat of the Chinese peace negotia-
tions from Pekin to Washington, will be
declined by the powers.
1t was added that this important step
was insignificant compared with the diff
ficuties to be met with between the pow
efs themselves, whose clashing interests
will have full play in the coming discus
sions. The United States proposal to
shift the seat of the negotiations finds no
favor in the European ChancelIeries
Three reasons are given for this opposi-
ton:
First-It is considered a great mistake
TO transfer the negotiations from China.
where all the information is at hand re-
specting the situation and the feeling
among the Chinese themselves and more
especially regarding the conditions on
trade and commerce with which the ne
gotiations will be chiefly concerned.
Second The United States commerce
with China is comparatively small when
compared with that of several other
countries Therefore the United States
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UNDER COVER OF A FOS
Hot Work at Belfast, WOnderfontsin,
NOOitgedacht, Wildfontein,
THE BoERs ARE FINALLY FORCED BACK
One Officer and Twenty Men Of the British XII
led. Twenty-FOur Dead Beers Were
Counted. Disastrous Attack
on British Convoy.
lBy the Assoclated Presg.l }

London. Fan. 10.--General Kitchener
sends news of a serious simultaneous
attack on the night Of January 7th. by
the Republicans on the British posi-
tions between points sixty miles apart,
along the lines of the Pretoria and
Lorenzo Marquee railway. The losses
on both sides We're severe. According
to reports the Beers were beaten off ar
ter prolonged fighting.
Following is the text of the dispatch
from General Kitchener:
Pretoria, Wednesday, January 9Th
On the night OF January 7th, the Beers
made simultaneous and determined at
tacks upon all of our posts at Belfast,
Wonderfontein, Nooitgedaoht, ana
Wildfontein. Intense fog prevailed and
taking advantage of cover il afforded.
the Beers We're able to creep up close to
our position. A heavy fire continued
until 3:40 2. M, when the Beers were
driven Off One officer was killed and
three were wounded, while twenty men
were killed and fifty nine wounded. The
loss Of the Beers was heavy, twenty
four dead being counted.
"A convoy taking supplies to Cor
don's brigade north of Krugersdorp
was attacked by Meyers commando
yesterday (Tuesday) The Beers were
driven off leaving eleven dead on the
field. Our casualties were four slight
ly wounded"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
IN THE SENATE.

There was no regular order of bust
ness in the Senate yesterday and bills
and resolutions We're presented and Pc
titions brought forward regardless of
the time at which they were in order.
The rules OF the last Senate prevailed
so far as there were any rules, but the
committee on rules and order will pro-
badly be appointed today and further
confusion avoided.
Several members had bills concern
ing only their own counties or town
ships and wanted them put right
through without being referred to their
several committees. Senator Glenns S
dispensary bill was one of these, and
il was put through after some discus
sion without being referred. This gave
other Senators an opportunity to ask
as much for their bills which were rel
atve only to local matters.
The petition which was presented
from the State Hospital Executive
Committee set forth the need of inn
mediate attention to the fact that $4,000
was due the treasurer of that institu-
tion, as he had advanced that sum and
should be paid at once.
Mr.. Wards bill concerning the pun
ishment of pools, trusts and conspira-
ask if he didn't mean fools instead of
pools. This bill is important, because
of it's opposition to trusts, but it does
not apply to agricultural products nor
does it prevent mill men from regula
ting their output.
The Senator's manifest desire to get
through with preliminaries and settle
down TO business.
ate to order and the meeting was open
ed with prayer by DR.. M. M. Marshali
of Christ Church, Raleigh.
The journal of the previous meeting
was then read and approved.
Senator London reported for the COM
mittee 70 wait on the Governor, that
the Governors message was in the
hands of the reading clerk, and ready
to be read. The message was then read.
After the reading of this document
Senator WoodaEd moved that, the
House concurring, 500 copies Of the
Governors message be printed for the
use of the General Assembly.
Senator Brown thought it would be
better to leave out the words for the
use of the General Assembly," and Sen
ator Woodard agreeing to this, the res
olution was sent to the House without
engrossment This bill did not include
the accompanying documents of the
Governors message which were: Rea-
sons for Pardon and Reasons for Com
mutation; so Senator Brown moved
that 250 copies of these documents be
printed. This motion passed its sew
eral readings.
Senator -Gudger stated that the Appa-
lachian Park Association was formed
for the purpose of establishing park
in East Tennessee Georgia and North
Carolina ana that Congress would very
probably appropriate a large sum OF
money to this association if the al-
thority to do so were given by the
States Tennessee and Georgia have
already done so and he hoped that
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Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

from the list of Brigadier Generals of
volunteers, two officers without regard
to age for the purpose of appointing
them major generals Of the regular
army and retiring them. MIR. Daniel
stated that The amendment was intend
ed to provide for the retirement of
General j. II. Wilson and General
Fitzhugh Lee
Mr. SeWall offered an amendment to
the amendment authorizing the Presi-
dent to select a regular officer not
above the rank of Brigadier General
to appointed as a major general and
retired provision intended to apply
to General Shafter Mr.. Sewell paid
a handsome tribute to both General
Wilson and General Lee. The latter,
he said, had conferred brilliant service
upon the country in a civil capacity
and il was well known that he had
been selected practically to lead the
attack upon Havana. He characterized
him as one of the finest officers in the
army Mr.. pettigrew declared the pro-
posed action was comforting distinction
for honor not won. He read extracts
from Senator Lodges history of the
campaign and asserted that Congress
never promotes anybody unless it is
sure he has rever done any fighting"
Mr.. SeweIl made a warm defense of
General Shafter
Mr.. Sewells amendment was agreed
to al to II, and the original amendment
as amended was agreed TO without di-
vision.
Mr. Pettigrew offered as a new sec
ton of the bill an amendment provid-
ing that one third of the original vacan-
cies created by this act shall be filled
by selections from the officers Of vol
unteers.
Mr. Proctor opposed the amendment.
In support of the amendment Mr..
Daniel (Va) declared the bill as it now
stood was designed to fence off COM
missions in the regular army from vol
unteer Officers.
Continued on Sixth Page)
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is not entitled to expect the negotiations
TO be carried on al Washington
The third and most delicate reason ad-
yanced is that the European powers have
not felt sufficient confidence that the
United States Government might not find
itself Influenced in the negotiations at
Washington by the pressure of interests
having an eye to the exploitation of China
The attitude of some of the powers. more
over. is swayed by other motives in OPP
posing the United States proposal. Great
Britain, for example, which seems to be
the most strongly antagonistc has prob
ably taken into consideration the United
States attitude towards the Clayton
Bulwer treaty
The feeling here favors Shanghai il
any change is made, as it is pointed out
that Shanghai is the most important trade
centre in China, and moreover, that the
Southern viceroys who are favorable TO
foreigners, and anxious to further trade
could make their influence felt Failing
Shanghai Berlin or Paris are more likely
to be chosen. The enormous British in
terests are in favor of the choice of Lon
don, but it is improbable that the other
powers will agree to this.
There is no reason to suppose that
Russia will withdraw from the joint ne
gotiations. The treaty she has concluded
with China concerns her special interests
in regions contiguous TO her territories,
but she has great political interests to
defend, and further in the joint confer
ence, which will bristle with obstacles to
a speedy settlement, Russia aims chiefly
at a wide expansion of her political in
fluence. Great Britain wants to
open the Chinese Empire to her COM
merce, and at the same time strengthen
her political foothold. The United States
efforts, apparently, will be devoted to Sc
curing commercial advantages, while
France and Germany will desire to in
crease their trade generally and their
political influence in certain provinces.
Continued on Second Page)
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COMPULSORY EDUCATION
A Bill to Legalize and Regulate Prim-
ary Elections.
GREENSBORO DlsPEvsARY ABOLISHED
White Schools to Getth Benefit Of Taxes Ac-
cruing From Properly of Whites.
Negroes 10 Support Their
Own Schools.

The principal matters of interest IN
the Legislature yesterday were the mes
sage of Governor Russell and the in
PRODUCTION of several important bills.
The full text of the Governors message
is printed on another page of this
paper.
The various committees to which the
bills are to be referred have not yet
been appointed. and will probably be
announced totay. In the House, Rep
resentativa Wright, of Craven, intro
duced a bill for the compulsory educa-
ton of all white children of the State
between the ages of seven and fifteen.
Representative Blount, of Washington,
presented a hill to legalize and regu-
late primary elections. Bills by Repre-
sentatives Nichols, of Pitt, Stubbs, OF
Warren, and Wright, of Craven, all
provided for such distribution OF
school taxes that those accruing from
the pr roperty Of whites be applied sole
ly to the nducation of white children
and that the school taxes paid by ne
groes be used solely to educate negro
cnfidren.
A bill passed the Senate for the re-
peal of the chapter of the Private Laws
concerning the Greensboro dispensary
Senator Glenn was the framer of the
bill, and he stated that the white voters
of Guilford wanted the dispensary sys-
tenn discontinued, Senator Mcneil de-
clared that the people of Cumberland
were of the same mind on the dispense.
ry question.
About thirty bills in all were intro
duced in the House, and seven or eight
in the Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
WORKING FOR THE BALL LEAGUE.
J. M. Pollard Re elected Supt. of Roads Death
Mrs. Katie Wicker
Especial to News and Observer


Durham, Jan. 10.--Mrs. M. E. Ash
enback, the manager of the Newport
News Hampton Baseball club was in
the city today and arranged with the
local baseball men to perfect the or
ganization of a club here to join the
Virginia-North Carolina Baseball
League.
The Board of County Commissioners
yesterday re-elected ]. M. Pollard, su
intendent of the roads of Durham
county.
Mrs. Katie Wicker relict of the late
Rev. J. L. Wicker died at her home
near Carthage, Moore county Sunday
morning last. Rev. Mr.. Wicker was
pastor of the Presbyterian churches In
this city for quite while and died in
Durham last April.
Mrs. Wicker was a sister of Rev.
M. MEG. Shields, a noted Presbyterian
divine of Gastonia. Deceased leaves 4
children.
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PROPOSITION WITHDRAWN.
The Suggestion to Remove the Negotiations
From Pekin.
(Bv the Associated Press J


Washington. Jan. 10.-The proposition
submitted by the President to transfer
the negotiations of the questions of in
demnity and revision of commercial trea-
ties to some other place than Pekin was
designed to facilitate the conclusion of
the Chinese negotiations as whole, by
separating those still requiring consid-
cradle deliberation from those already de-
termined. AS some of the powers do not
look with favor upon this separation and
others hesitate to decide the question:
the President has deemed it advisable
to withdraw the proposition and has di-
rected the diplomatic representatives of
the United States so to inform the Gov.
ernments to which the proposition was
addressed.
AT the same time desiring above all
else to avoid delay in the progress of the
negotiations, the President has directed
Mr. Conger to urge forward their com
pletion al Pekin. The other Governments
also have been urgently requested to
avoid all unnecessary delay in complet-
ing the settlement of the Chinese ques-
ton
The foregoing gives in authoritative
form the important action determined
upon and carried out today. AS speci-
fcally stated the action was brought about
because some of the powers did not look
with favor upon the proposal. while others
held back in giving their decision. Under
these circumstances Il was manifest to
the officials here that unity of action was
impossible. and as long as even one pow
er declined to accept the proposition,
there could be no effective agreement for
removing these two subjects of negotia-
tion from Pekin
1t is understood that the action lust
taken does not involve the slightest feel
ing Of disfavor toward those powers which
viewed the matter unfavorably, or held
back in giving their decision. Both Presi-
dent and Secretary Hay have acted on
the suggestion of Mr.. Conger in the hope
that this might offer a means of breaking
the apparent deadlock at Pellin and open
ing the way to a final adjustment.
Now that this phase of the negotiation
is closed, the officials here feel that it
would be ungracious to disclose just what
powers did not look with favor upon the
removal plan and they decline to confirm
the current speculation to the effect that
much of the opposition has come from
Berlin. The instructions TO Mr.. Conger
TO urge forward the completion of the ne
gotiations at Pekin we're forwarded late
in the day. Mr.. Conger was not heard
from during the day
The State Department has received an
important communication from the Ger
man Government relating to the Chinese
question. The nature of the communca-
tion has not been disclosed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
Delightful Entertainment at Oxford.

Especial to the News and Observer
Oxford, N. c., Jan. 10.-On last even
ing the first entertainment of the Twen-
tieth Century in Oxford was given at
the opera house for the benefit OF the
Presbyterian church under the direction
OF Mrs. s. w. Cooper and Mrs w. e.
Massenburg, which consisted of recita-
tions, classic and popular, vocal and in
strnumental music, but the special fea-
ture was Spelling Bee, which was en-
tered into with much enthusiasm by n
large number of our citizens.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon the performers Of the following
program, and each piece received un-
stinted applause:
Quintette-"My Creole Sue" by Prof.
Pennington, Messrs Hawey, Brown. Out
law and Howell
Duet-The jolly Blacksmith, by Mrs.
Fleming and Miss Daisy Minor.
Vocal Solo-Angels' Serenade. Mrs.
Booth, with violin obligato by Prof Pen
nington and piano accompaniment by
Mrs. Kate Hayes Fleming.
Instrumental -Cadalleria Rms
tuana, Miss Carrie IIobgood.
observation-disclosures Poet. Miss Annie
Cannady.
Vocal Solo-Power Of Love. Miss Grace
Clement
Quintette-Way Down Yonder in the
Corn-felds, by Prof Pennington, Messrs
Hawley, Howell, Brown, Outlaw.
They responded to the encore with The
Sunny South.
Now came the spelling bee and the
stage was crowded with famous spoilers.
including in the list minister's doctors.
lawyers and professors. and many prom
inent business men, The propounder was
Mr. II. NJ Shaw, Mr. j. c. Horner. ref
cree.
The oid-fashioned "Blue Back spellery
was used, and the men fell thick and fast
before this formidable instrument. the
last man standing was Rev r. b. owen.
who was presented with a fountain pen in
a unique address by Mr.. w. p. stradley.
which closed most delightful entertain
ment
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Lucy Williams to Mr.
2. II. crenshaw. which will take place
at the Presbyterian church in Oxford ,
January 10th,
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will be presented in the form of petit
ton and referred to the proper commit
tee
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
A message was received from the
House saying that It had organized and
was ready for the transaction of busi-
ness.
The committee to wait on the Gov
ernor was changed from four to five
in the House. The Senate concurred in
this amendment.
A bill from the House changing the
name of the Guardian Security, Trust
and Deposit Company of Wilmington
to the Peoples Savings Bank, was
passed.
House bill to reduce capital of Hen
dersonville Bank was referred to com
mittee on banks and banking.
PETITION FROM STATE HOSPITAL.
AS set forth elsewhere a petition was
read from the executive committee of
the State Hospital. This petition was
referred TO the committee on insane
asylums as it has reference to the dam
gerous insane confined in the west wing
of the State Prison.
SENATOR CLENN'S BILL CAUSES
DISCUSSION.
Senator Glenn then introduced a bill
to repeal chapter 254 of the private laws
of 1899 relating to the Greensboro dis
pensary. This caused considerable talk
both as to whether the bill should be
referred and whether the dispensary
was a good thing anyway. Senator
Glenn stated that it was the will of
the white voters of Guilford that the
dispensary be done away with. Mr..
Mcneil stated that Cumberland county
wanted TO do the same thing if the
white voters would ratify the action.
Senator Foushee, however, while not
opposed to the bill thought that the
bill should go to the proper commit
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
THE REFUGEES APPEAL.
They Would Form Corps to Defend JOhan-
nesburg and the Mines Only.
lBy the Agsoclated press. J

Cape Town, Jan. 10.-The refugees are
approaching the military authorities to
obtain permission to form corps for the
protection of johannesburg and the mines
only, as they wish to be on the Rand
to assist in the defense of their own
property The Chamber Of Mines has
adopted a similar attitude
On the Picquertberg road the Beers
occupying Celvinia and Sutherland con-
sisr of two columns. one advancing in
the direction of Clan William and the
other towards Worcester, or in this di-
rection. All passes in front of Worcester
have been occupied by seasoned troops
which are gathering at strategic points.
The tranquil Dutch openly disapprove OF
the raid, many even sending horses 70
the British camp.
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Catawba College Notes.
Especial to News and Observer

Newton. N. c.. Jan. 10.-school at Ca
tawba College opened on Tuesady morn
ing. The attendance was the largest
known for some time, there being one
hundred students enrolled on the first
morning
The Ladies Boarding Hall is almost
full. there being more young ladies than
ever before
Mrs. Gunter has charge of the Music
Department, teaching both vocal and in
strumental music.
A young man will arrive in few days
who will teach stenography and Prof
Crawford will still have charge of the
business department
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
THE POSTMASTER REMOVED.
1t is Said That, G. C. Wilson, is Under
Arrest
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 10.-The Postmaster
General today signed an order removing
G. G. Wilson, postmaster at Milledgeville,
Ca, and recognized B. r. Bethune as
temporary postmaster. An inspector has
been at Milledgeville investigating the
condition of the Dostoffice and recently
displaced Wilson, giving the charge of
the office to Bethune who was designated
by the bondsmen. 1t is said at the De-
partment that Wilson is under arrest
but the nature of the charges against
him is not stated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
SEMI ANNUAL DIVIDEND.
Three Per Cent Declared by North Carolina
Railroad, Amounting to $4,000
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Jan. 1O.-The direc-
tors Of the North Carolina Railroad mel
here this afternoon. Only routine busi-
ness was transacted. A semi-annual divi-
dend of per cent was declared, payable
February 10TH The dividend amounts
to $40 900.
The following directors were present
Benehan Cameron, Gen r. f. Hoke and
Henry Fries, representing the private
stockholders; President j. S. Armstrong
w. r. Gilchrist. w. T. O'Brien. j. c.
Angler, L. S. Holt. V. S. Lusk and Sol
Well representing the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
The Store of Bullock Brothers at AlfOrdsville
Loss S35, 900.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial TO News and Observer
Lumberton, n. c., Jan. 1O-The store
of Bullock Bros. of Alfordsville,, this
county was destroyed by fire last night.
The origin IS unknown. The loss is es-
timated at $4,000, with partial insurance.
1t was the second largest mercantile es-
tablishment in the county. Mr.. L. II.
Bullock, who slept in the store, escaped
with difficulty.
The Robesonian, one of our semi
weeklies. has moved into its new quar-
ters. It's presses in the future will be
run with water power
The deed of assignment Of j. B. Sellers
& Co., of MaxtCn, was recorded yester-
day. J. Fl. Cooke is the assignee The
assets and liabilities are unknown.
Mr.. J. G. St Clair. of Bayhead Fla.
and Miss Della McGeachy of this county
were married yesterday afternoon at the
brides home, six miles from this place
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ST. JOHNS SUCCESSOR.
Matter Wont be Taken Up Until Directors Re-
turn to Portsmouth.
(By the a Assoc'ated Press. }

Atlanta. Ga. Jan. l0.-John Skeltor
Williams, President OF the Seaboard All
Line Railway. with seven of the roads
directors spent the day inspecting the
company's property here, leaving this
evening for montgomery. Mr.. Williams
said the directors had not yet chosen
successor TO Vice President and Genera
Manager st. John and that the matter
would not be taken up until the directors
returned TO Portsmouth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
SINKS At HER WHARF
Steamboat E. A. Haws Under
the Cape Fear.
Captain and Crew Have Narrow Esceps. The
Steamboat Heavily Load d With Cotton
and Naval Stores.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wilmington, ~ c.. Jan. 10.-The river
steamboat f. A. Hawes, belonging to the
Black River Packet Company, sunk at her
wharf early this morning. She was
heavily laden with country produce, cot
ton and naval stores. The captain and
crew of eight men had a narrow escape
from drowning.
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Richmond Dispatch Changes Hands

A special from Richmond to the Char
lotte Observer says that Mr.. John Skel-
ton Willia'ms, president of the Sea.
board Air Line railroads has purchas-
ed the con rolling interest in the Rich
mond Dispatch. He is said to have
bought thf stock owned by the late
Col. C. OBJ. Cowardin.