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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
HARD PROBLEMS
TO COME LAST
Matters Upon Which Powers are
Agreed to beSettIad First Accord
ing to Our Programme.
nv Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1i.-So far as our
s,a+a Department can influence the ne
cotiations which are now about to begin
at Pekin. it will seek to clear the way OF
all points upon which there is no DIS
a agreement between the allies before an
dertaking the solution of the more dltfl-
cult problems of indemnities, guarantees
and commercial treaties.
1t is fully expected that the Chinese rep
resentatiyes will offer opposition at almost
every point of the agreement. The pur-
pose would be to secure more favorable
terms such as an undertaking to dis
mantle. instead of destroy the Chinese
forts between Taku and Pekin; some
abatement of the restriction upon the i'm
portation of arms and a considerable
Limitation upon the size of the legation
guards to be maintained. If allowed to
discuss these points at length the Chinese
will consume many weeks and even
months. but if, as is expected here, the
Powers notify the Chinese that the points
are not even subject to discussion, It is
thought the way will soon be cleared for
the onsideration of the other topics upon
which 1t Is fei!eu t'le L POWERS lIet!iseifeS
will find great difficulty III coming to-
gether.
1t is part of the purpose TO have the
points adjusted regarded as beyond recon
siderariou as they are settled. and there
fore as binding upon the principals Even
under this programme, ,however,it is feared
that the negotiations must consume much
time aid it is scarcely expected that any
conclusion can be reached within several
months
1t is said at the State Department that
Mr. Rockhill has signitied an intention of
returning TO the United States about that
time He has not been recalled, but is
returning voluntarily
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
The SYbiilc ashore.
(By Associated Press. }

LONDON, Jan. 17.-The British Adj
mira!ty has received a dispatch from the
Commander-in-Chief at the Cape, report
ing that the cruiser Sybille, which was
landing plue-jackets to intercept the
Beers. was ashore near Lambert Bay, and
adding that active measures We're being
taken TO assist her.
The official dispatch does not say the
Sybille was wrecked.
A press dispatch from Cape Town Gays
the crew of the Sybiile was saved.
The Syblle is of 1880 tons displace-
ment; she is 800 feet long, has 42 feet
beam and is 16 feet two inches deep. Her
indicated horsepower is 1885, She was
built in 1880. Her armament consists of
two 6-inch quick firing guns, six al inch
guns, eight 6-pounders, one 3-pounder
and five smaller guns. Her complement
of officers and crew is 273 men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18

Spotsylvania county. Therefore no ac-
ton was taken by the Board.
The Board Of Supervisors also met to
inspect the work on the new courthouse.
They are not satisfied wifi some Of the
work. and have ordered Mr. y. +. Smith.
+ of Washington, of The b. f. Smith Fire
proof Construction Company. to meet
them here on the 21st of this month"; when
It IS hoped that the matter can be adj
justed.
Mr. James Rawlins, deputy treasurer of
the county, who has been critically i'll
from stroke of paralysis. is reported to
be improving.
Mrs. J. p. II. Crismond. wife of the
Clerk of the County here. who has been
quite sick, is rapidly recovering
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
REPORTS. EXAGGERAT ED.
Cadet Macarthur Denies Fainting
from Hazins.
lRY Asseciated Press.l

WEST POINT. y. Y. Jan. 1.-The
Congressional Committee only held two
sessions at the West Point Military Acad-
emy to-day. Only two were examined
The first was Cadet James Prentice, who
had accused tue late Oscar L. Rooz OF
feisning to read his Bible when he had
novel hidden inside the cover.
After a long examination by the COM
mfttee, Prentice said that he believed that
he was mistaken. and 2co2 might have
been reading a lesson leaf or a supple
menr to the Bible. Prentice said tle had
always been very friendly TO Booz. and
in answer TO a question from General
Dick said:
IF I had known anything about it be
forehand [ should never have allowed
lie was not physically fit TO take part IN
a fight
The other witness, WAS Cadet Douglas
Macarthur, of whom the probers alter
facts about fazing had heard great
deal since they came here.
Macarthur stoutIy denied that he had
ever tainted or become unconscious from
violent exercising, and insisted that he
had not been treated any more hafshiy
than his tent-mate, Cunningham, ana SeE-
eral other classmates. He told the com
mittee that he had been feeling under the,
Ix1aafbe before he had been haZed on the
night in question. and swore positively
thar he had neither commissions nor hys-
terra in consequence The whole matter,
he said had been greatly exaggerated,
and the story that cotton had been stulieC'
into his mouth to stifle his groans We're
perfectly absurd He acknowledged, how
ever that Cadets Dockery and Barry had
exercised him until his muscles became
cramped and he lost all power over them.
He also admitted that he lay on his cot
and rnoaned. but did not cry out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
SENATOR GLASS SOUND.
He Needs Rest, But Will Take Time to
Nctc Against General I4csislat ion.
Especial Disl atch tc TIC Timos.)

Especial Dis atch tc TIC Timos.)
LYNcfIBRG, VA, Jan. 17.-State SEN
ator Carter Glass has returned from Bal
timore. where he went to consult Dr.
osier. of Johns-H0pkins. The eminent
Giasnostic;an pronounced Mr.. Glass per-
fectly sound constitutionally. but said
his nervous system was exhausted from
overwork and worry
He prescribed absolute res: and Change
and in d letter received to-day advised
Mr.. Glass against attending the extra
session Of the Legislature. # Senator
Glass goes TO Richmond al all, it will be
only for few days. in order to vote
against q policy of general legislation
and for Supreme Court Judge.
lie viii then 90 to Hot Springs for a
month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18

heavy train Of freight cars, and thought
That he detected some defect in the fun
ming of his engine and was leaning out OF
his cab window, trying to discover what
was wrong. when his tlead struck a signal
post He was taken to the Chesapeake
and Ohio Hospital at Clifton Forge, but
he was injured beyond medical assistance,
dying this evening at 5 o'clock never
having regained consciousness after the
accident occurred.
Mr.. Beard was originally from Amherst
county, Virginia. but has resided at this
point for a number of years, and was held
in high esteem by all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
ROOT HAS THE GRIP.
Believed That lie Will Recommend
Radical Measures to Stop Hazins.
By Asgoeiated Press.l

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.-secretary Root
is confined to his house to-day with the
grip.
The Secretary has not acted on the re-
port of the Court OF Inquiry in the cases
OF ex-Cadets Beoz and Breth, although
there is an impression at the Department.
that he desires to ret before the Congress
sfonal Committee concludes its investiga-
ton.
There is every reason to believe that he
will condemn hazng in unmeasured
terms and instruct the authorities at the
Military Academy TO adopt radical meas
ures for it's complete eradication.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
TRYING TO LOCATE HEWITT.
Mr.. Stover Minus His Cash and
TharEbu II is Team.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

STAUNTON. VA, Jan. IA dlligent
search is being made around here for
z. S. Hewitt. of Richmond formerly of
Staunton. On January 4th Mr.. Hewitt
reached Stanton. ana had E. P Slower
10 cash a check of 50 and said he would
pay his bill of $l2. AR. Stover gave him
Sl3, and Hewitt left, saying he might
want a horse in the morning.
He then went to Ttlos. Thornburg and
hired a horse and buggy for a few days.
Mr.. StoVer had the check returned. say
ing no sucil person was known at the
bank
He and AR. Thornburg are now anx-
iously irving 10 locate Mr. Hewitt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
STRUCK DEAD.
Five Hundred Volts Pass Through
Clarence AnderSOn's Body.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.l

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, Jan. l7.-Clarence
Anderson, 4 Well known young electri-
clan, was killed tonight while attempts
ing TO fix an arc light machine at the
7,ower-h0use of the Rivermont Electric
Company He was pulling brush through
the machine with a pair of plyers, when
he let a portion of his body touch the
iron frame work, and in thus completing
the circuit he allowed five thousand five
hundred volts TO pass through his body.
His death was irstaneous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
BOERs LOOT ABERDEEN.
Three Thousand Concentrated at
Carolina in the Trnnsvaal.

IbE -tSsVC!Ultu ITSsS.J
LONDON, Jan. 17.-General Kitchener,
telegraphing from Pretoria under date of
Wednesday, January 1tth, says the con-
eentration Of three thousand Beers at
Carolina (TransvaaD, is reported
He adds that Colville's mobile column
was engaged near Van Tondes Hook. The
Beers were driven off with heavy loss.
Three hundred Beers entered Aberdeen
yesterday. looted the stores and retired on
the arrival of q hundred British infantry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Captain TONY Miller Has Declined
to Run.
Capt. TONY" Miller, of Company B.
Seventieth Regiment. and the ranking Of
ficer of the four companies that comprise
the First Battalion, will not be a candi-
date for major.
He stated yesterday that he was salts
fed TO remain as commandant OF the
Walker Light Guard. and that il elected
he would not serve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
PRICE TWO CENTS.

sisted on the retention OF the electric
lighting plants, which items aggregate
about $4,000.
If the Secretary approves the action OF
the board in this matter, it will be neces-
sary to again submit proposa! to the
contractors, and if they cannot accept.
then a Reimbursement on amended plans
may be necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
The Price Doubled.
fBy Associated, Press.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE members
of the New York Cotton Exchange. by a
vote OF III to 2s. adopted an amendment,
making the initiation fee in future 10000,
ard limiting the membership to $50.
There are now about 4a5 members.
Memberships in the past have cost about
"a 600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
SMALLPOX IN sPOTsNVANIA.
The New Courthouse Work Subject of
Criticism.
(Special Dispatch 10 The Times.

sPoTsyLVAN1A. VA, Jan. 1.-THE
Board OF Health. composed of Drs. T. h.
Dickinson, T. ". Dew and c. r. Massey,
met here yesterday to take steps, If neces-
sary 10 prevent the spread of smallpox.
DR. Dickinson. from the south side of the
county, reported that the disease was
dying out in Louisa county. there being
30 peH Gases, and no cases at al in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Emperor Personally Decorated New
Knights OF the Black Eagle.
STREETS GAILY DECORATED.
There Was Profusiou of Flags and
Bunting aud Thronas of si.ht-
seersEnlperor Declared the
Kings of Prussi;, Owed
Their Proud Position
toa Faithful People
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN. Jan. 1.-THE celebration OF the
bi-centenary OF the Kingdom of Prussia
began to-day with all the pornp befittins
such an occasion All the streets were
decorated with a profusion OF flags and
bunting and were thronged with sight
seers.
Emperor William, the Crown Prince, nFsi
the Duke of coTnaught arrived from the
castle on foot After an inspection OF the
Color Company. they proceeded to the
covered court, where the princes, generals
and officers awaited them The Empress
watched the proceedings from the palace
balcony.
General Won Bock-Pclach. in behalf OF
the officers. congratulated His Majesty on
the occasion of the celebration and called
for three cheers for the Emperor which
were heartily given and accompanied by
the band playing the Prussian M sionaI
hymn
After the Emperor had replied to General
Won Bock-rolach the march past was
carried out and the Emperor md his party
then returned to the castle.
ElAIPEzROR,S REPLY.
In the lower House of the Diet to-
day the president of the house read E.nl-
peror Williams reply to the congratulate
tionS of the House on the bi-eentenary,
in the course of which His Majesty de-
cIared he was well aware that the kings
OF Prussia would never fave beeen able
to achieve such prominence IN the worlds
history without the support of the people.
who supplied the officers and soldiers and
officials of al classes. so superior, that
their equals could scarcely he found in
any other nation. He was confident the
same spirit that raised Prussia to her
present eminence would continue forever
TO animate the people, Three cheers We're
given for His Majesty.
AT about noon the knights of the Black
Eagle were summoned to atteEd a chap
ter eleld in the Hall of the Knights. under
the presidency OF Emperor William. FOR
the investfture OF the new knights. in
Guiding the Crown Prince FREDERICK Will
liam. Prince George, of Saxony. Arch
duke Francts Ferdinand. Prince Rup-
prectTt OF Dava-l Count von Buelow. and
General PIanitZ. The function was the
usual elaborate ceremonial. the Emperor
personally decorating the new knights
= ith the cross of the order and giving
them the accoade. Luncheon sithse-.
uuertIy was attended by all the members
of the Imperial family and the Royal
princes and guests staying at the castle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
lEitz. Lee Li0miZcd.

Especial Dispatch to The TimesD
HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Jan, Il.-Brisa-
Cfier-General Fitzhugh Lee anti daughters
are being royalty entertained here and
visited at Army and Navy Hospital py
all the society people here Every possl-
BILE attention is being paid them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
THE BATTLEsHIPs.
Readvertfsement on Amended Plans
May Be Necessary.
@ (By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE Board of
Naval Construction to-day took up for
consideration the proposition submitted
to the Department by the Newport News
and Bath companies, with a view to
bringing the cost of the battleships with
in the ability of the companies to accept.
The board showed a disposition to yield
on a number Of minor points. but I'M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
WILLIAM STEYN ARRESTED.
The Beers Hold II i'm on the Charge of
Treason.
(By Associated Prcss.)

tBy Asseciated Prcss.)
STANDERTON, Jan. 17.-Boer women,
brought in by the military report that
William Steyn WHO was appointed a del
egate OF the Beers here TO ask the fight
ing Beers to surrender under Lord Kit
oilener's proclamation was made pris-
oner and sent to PietreWief, accused OF
treason.
The Beers are still active around Stan
lertoR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
The Wisconsin Accepted.

WASHINGTON, Jan 1.-THE battIe-
ship WISCONSIN was accepted by the Navy
Department to-day subject 70 the usual
three months reservation No date yet
has been set for putting this vessel into
but the matter viii be set
tied in a short time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
MARTIAL LAW.
Unlawful for Civilians to Own Arms
or Ammuniti0n.

CBy Associated Press)
CAPE TOWN. Jan. 17.-Martial law has
now been proclaimed in every part OF
Cape Colony, except the districts of Cape
Town. Simonstown, Wyndberg. Port Eli
zabeth and East London 1t has also
been proclaimed in Tombuland, Griqua-
land East, and in East and West Pom
doland.
1t has been proclaimed unlawful for
any person in Cape Peninsula. except Off
cials and regular or irregular troops, to
possess arms and ammunition, or either.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Reapporti,rment Ri. Signed.
fBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. f7.-The President
to-day signed the bill making an appor-
torment of representatives IN Congress-
from the several states under the twelfth
census.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
TWENTY-FIVE WERE LOST.
British Steamer Ilnisie Wrecked on
Island oe afanritins.

PORT LOUIS. ISLAND MAuR1TUIs,
Jan. 1.-THE British steamer Kaisie.
which sailed from Raago. November ed.
for Reunion. has been wrecked at Reun-
ion. Twenty-Five OF the persons on board
the vessel, including the captain. lost their
lives.
A hurricane swept over the island JAM
uary 18th, causing a number of vessels to
lie driven e. 1.a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Boer Prisoners Escape.
(By Associated press.)

LONDON. Jan 1.-THE Evening Stand
ard SAYS it hears a number of Boera pris-
oners have escaped from Ceylon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
AN ENGINEER KILLED,
While Leaning from His Cab Window
Is Struck by n Signal Post.
fspecia. Dispatch to The Times

Is Struck by.a Signal Post.
lspecia. Dispatch to The Times)
HINTON, w. VA. Jan. TIC. w Beard,
one of the oldest and most efficient en-.
slneers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way, was fatally injured this morning at.
s IL clock at Wolf Greek, fifteen miles
east of here. Mr.. Beard was pulling a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
In tho House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-1his was an
exceedingly duh day in The House. The
entire day was spent upon the bin 10 re-
Wise and cedify the postal laws. which
is 10 be tie continuing order. not, how
ever, 10 interfere with appropriation hills
or conference reports. until disposed of.
II is a bill of 22l pages. and is simply
q revision OF existing laws.
Some disposition vas manifest 10 in
tect into the measure some amendment
in dle interest of certain classes of en-
ployes, but snch attempts Were strictly
resisted.
William Alden Smith, of Michigan, Of
fered an amendment TO Increase the. pay
Of letter carriers. of the first second.
,hird. and fourth classes. TO $i,2GO. $l,o5a.
$500, and $6Ca. respectively. The amend
1nent was defeated 10 to 5S. but Mr..
Smith made the point of no quorum. and
final action Went over.
Ninety|three pages OF the bin We're
completed to-day.
Mr.. Hepburn OF Iowa, moved to strike
out the provision requiring that thefour
assistant postmaSlers general should be
confirmed by the Senate. Tie motion was
lost. Al 5:i5 p. N. the House adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
WEATHEH FORECAST.

Forecast for Friday md Saturday.
yfryinia-Fair Friday. except clearing
on the coast. colder ir, western ard cen-
trail portions: nortnwestcriy winds, fresh
to brisk on t1Ie coast. Saturday fair.
North Carolina.-.Fair Friday. except
clearing on the coast. colder IN south
west portions northwesterig WINDS. fresh
to brisk on the coast Saturday fair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
RANCE OF THERMOMETER

The following was tho range ct the
,,.a-,nonotnr at The Times Office yester-
dav.e A. NJ, is; u Al. "a; 3 I. NJ, IL; r.
IA se; y. A.. 50. Il IL, IS. Average tenn
pcrature, is l-s.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
PLANS FOE TRACTION coNsoLIDAT1oN.

BRINGING INTO UNION THE PROPERTIES Ac-
oUIRED BY THE EvERETT-MooRE SYNDICATE.
Plans are well advanced for the virtual consolida-
,,on of the various city and interurban electric
railway properties acquired recently by the EV-
erett- Moore syndicate these railways embracing
lines from Cleveland Detroit and In those cities
with branches in Indiana and as far south as
wheeling w Va, and having total length OF
about one thousand miles The combination is TO
he effected through the organization of a pro-
nrietary company to be capitalized, 1t is said at
about $50 600 CO., to take the stocks and bonds
of the present properties controlled by the syndi-
cate these companies being the Detroit United
Railway Company, the Cleveland Electric Rail-
vsv Company the Cleveland. Panesville and East
ern Railroad Company. the Cleveland and Eastern
Railway Company, the Cleveland and Chagrin Falis
Electric Railway Company the Chagrin Falls and
Eastern Railway Company. the Northern ONO
Traction Company the Toledo Railway and Llght
Company, the Toledo, Fremont and Norwalk ffaii-
road Company, the Sandusky, Norwalk and Soutn-
ern Railway Company. the Sandusky and inter,
urban Electric Railway Company and the Lot an
and Cleveland Railway Company.
Henry A. Everett and Edward W. Moore are St
the head of the syndicate. and August Belmont; W :
G; Oakman, president of the Guaranty trust Coli
nanv Of this city. and George W. Young. presi-
dent of the United States Mortgage and Trust
Company are to be trustees for the stockholoeIs
-rust Company is the depository for the shares or
the Detroit United Railway Company for excnalise
into securities of the new corpoEauon- AZ ihI oe
ing Yesterday of the board of directors or the Js
troit United Railway Company. which Is the Pli. o
cinai company controlled by the EVerett- -MOods ds
syndicate an issue of $s5 600 GOO ~ per cent DoI
Ing up existing obligations and providing funds for
developing the system
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
DIR. ". T. JENKINS RETURNS.
LEARNS OF LOWS ELECTION. AND SAYS
CROKER Is "A FIGHTER. NOT
GUTTER"

DR. William T Jenkins. Health Commissioner and
a brother-ir-law Of Richard Croker and his family
were among the passengers on the steamer Lucania.
Jenkins has been abroad for three months. During
that time he has travelled in Scotland and England
He also visited Moat House. at Vantage He was
asked concerning the story that. though an onciai
of the city and drawing pay. he had been abroad
in the interest of his private marine medical service
II read the story he said, and do not CONSIDER
II worth answering. While abroad, II Is true
visited the patrons of my service. but went abroad
for rest and not business spent niucn oi INC
time while away in England and Scotland
The news that Low had been elected Mayor was
received while the Lucania was on Nantucket Ut.
Jenkins was at once informed 1t was not untii
the pier was reached that friends told MIN the ex-
tent of the Taumany defeat He was surprised
bur refused TO discuss the subject. though he asked
MANY questions When told that IL had been
rru,ored that Richard Croker was going 70 give
~, the leadership vf Tammany and that John F.
Carroll would succeed him. he shook his mead
..1-bat do not believe" said Mr.. Croker - a
fighter. not gutter
Speaking of the outbreak of the bubonic plague At
Liverpool, he said;
When left there had been two deaths from the
plague there were three cases in the hospital ana
one man was under observation The spread or
the plague is feared though 1t is now limited The
great trouble that they cannot tell us Origin
bas broken out among cleanly people in apartments
talked with DIR. Hope. the mead OF the government
MEDICAL stafr at Liverpool but he did not go TO the
cases Everything is being done 10 prevent tne
spread of the disease, and the passengers oe&W
they embarked were inspected by the doct0A
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
THE RIVAL CANAL PROJECTS.
ROUTE = NICARAGUA FAVORED BY
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.

Washington. Nov. 9.-The Isthmian Canai
Commission will meet next Tuesday to aoo liie
finishing touches to its report 1t can ne saio
authority that the commission has not fe
ported. up this time, in favor either Oh 'ile
Nicaragua the Panama project. Consequent
ly the question has not come before the Cdpi
net. and the administration has not expresseu
a preference for either route.
1t is expected that the commission Will ho'
undertake either to accept or reject the PROPOSE
ton of President Hutin looking to the acqulsl-
tion nv this government of the Panama Canal
Company'S concessions. 1t will, however, idS
the proposition before the President and Con-
greSs.
1t can also be said on authority that in vie"
of the well understood favor with which Con
gress heretofore has regarded the Nlcarasuah
route the decision of the executive departments
will be in favor of that project.