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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-07
THE LEGISLATURE.
lcOntinued from first page.
Raleigh Times.)
FRIDAY FEB. LIST.

lcOntlnued from hret page.
Raleigh Times.)
FRIDAY FEB, LIST.
In the Senate and House b Q
most of the work was on local bills.
The House defeated the bill for exc
cutions in the penitentiary.
SATURDAY FEB End.
(Morning Post.)
SENATE-Quite a number OF bills
were passed. Among the number was
Senator Aycock's school book bill.
Senator Travis introduced two bills
one relating to the probate OF deeds ana
one to incorporate the town of Chocky-
otte.
HOUSE.-When the House met
Mr.. Zachary of Pennsylvania, intro
duced the following resolution:
Resolved by the House of Represen-
tatives the Senate concurrlng.
Section l. That the appropriate COM
miltee prepare bill sufficient in form
and magnitude to contain and proper
ly set forth all the names, properly sub
mitted By all the members for appoint
ment or election as justices of the
peace.
Sec. 2. That the members be re-
quested each, to hand to said COM
mittee, one list, containing all the
names which said member may desire
to be appointed as justices of the peace
and after said committee shall haye
embodied all the naraes properly SO
submitted in one bill as aforesaid, the
same shall Thea be submitted to this
House, in due time, for its action.
Mr.. Zachary, the author OF the reso.
luton, said the growing number Il
bills to appoint justices of the peace
was taking much of tho time of the
House, and he thought some action
should be taken to have all these mat
ters referred to a special committee
He said: "The introduction OF pension
bills should be managed in the sam.
way. 1t does seem to me that these
matters could be arranged 80 as to save
time and expense.
Judge Conner said the resolution wal
a good one and suggested that it be
made concurrent. Mr.. Spainhour o.
Burke, said the Incorporation o
churches should be referred to a COM
nittee, who should frame an omnlbu,
bill.
| MONDAY. FEBY. 4rH.
SENATE.-The Senate restored tn.
duty Of examining State banks to tb.
Treasurer. The most interestins
measure before the Senate was tn,
resolution to investigate the institution
for the blind.
HOUSE.-The Charlotte Observe
charged edltorially some days before
that there is disposition in the Gen
eral Assembly to browbeat the Re
publicans, and the House spent goot
part Of the session denounclng tn,
statement and discussing some resolu
tons relative to the same.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-07

Prot. E. E. Britton has severed his
connection with the Wilson Daily
News. Mr.. Oliver assumes control oil
tbs paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-07
Notice.

Notice.
NORTH CAROLINA,
Halifax Coun.y.
In the Superior &
Before Clery.
Jas. w. Whitaker and vile Pail'e
lie Brantley individually and
guardian of Geo. Brau'Iey G.
A. johnson aud wife. Be'li@
Geo. Howard, Jr., as guardian
of Thos. Brantley.
Asa Pope and wife, Daisy, Jaci
wards and wife Bele, AndH
Whitehead and wife CbiiSlir1
Minnie Braniley and RichaIi
Brantley, the latter bsHs ID
infant and wi:hnn' gnar6loh
BY virtue ct Il decree q. TIE vi
Court of Halifax county l3ad5n
the above eutitled art."n. ! H'l O.
tln day of March. 1901, in Tie ~
Scotland Neck, n. c., sell ioI ''
the highest bidder at public so'
the following described tract Ct
lying in Halifax comfy, Roe
township, to-wit: That tract d
known as the Benz. F. Brant'ty
place, adjoining the lands o. .
Plttinan, the John Whno tact I
Whitehead, Alouzo Staten, Z
Cherry and others, contains!
acres more or lees.
This the let day OF Fehrnary, /, .
r. G. ALLSBROoA
2-7-4t Coinm.sio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-07
New Year,
New Horses,
New Mules,
New Goods,
GALORE.

Yes, we have some of our
best goods yet, such as
Shoes, Hats, Clothing,
China Tea Sets, Lamps,
Pictures, etc., which we
are selling at low down
prices. Also the best as
sortment of Tobacco
and Snuff to be found in
town. MasOn's Stand
ard Soda Crackers and
Cakes always on hand.
Fresh Fruits, Candy,
Nuts, PEQnes, Figs. Dried
Apples, Peaches and eve
rything usually found in
a frstrclass store. Give
us a call when looking
for bargains.
wilson AusbrooE
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-07
Taylor's
Grocery
Store

Is Strictly Headquarters
for anything in the way OF
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
as we'll as all kinds of Feed
Stuffs, ETC., carrying the
most Complete Line OF any
house in the county. II you
are a visitor to our store
call again; if not, call on us
for anythingyou may desire.
Country Produce Wanted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
The KNOWLES FATE
The SCHOONER FOUND AT SEA
TOTAL WRECK.
MAY HAVE BEEN A COLLISION.
LIFE SAVING CREWS RACE To
LIFELEsS WRECK.

Sighted OF at Atlantic City Lying
BrOadside in the Water-Her Deck
load of Lumber Gone, Deck House
Ripped on and a Portion of Upper
Deck Torn Awny-The Knowles
Halls From PhIIadeIphia and Was
bound From Charleston with n
Cargo of Lumber.
Atlantic City, N. j.. April 25.-The
three-masted schooner Emma c. Knowles
Capt Rogers, from Charleston, April IA
for Irall River, with a cargo of lumber,
was sighted six miles off this city to-day.
on the vessel, and the fate of her crew
is unknown tonight.
The hull of the Knowles. lying broad
side in the water, was discovered almost
simultaneously by the three life saving
crews on this beach, soon after the
thick fog had lifted shortly after 10
o'clock this morning. The three crews,
composed OF eight men each, Immediate
ly launched their boats and rowed swift
ly toward the wreck each wanting to get
making a rescue. They were watched by
several thousand persons on the board
walk. The Atlantic City crew got to the
wreck first. To their disappointment no
sign of life was found on or about the
sinking schooner, and after making a
careful search. all three crews returned
to the shore.
Capt. Parker of the Atlantic crew said
the vessel had every appearance of hav-
Ing been in collision. Her three masts
We're still intact and the forward sails
were set. but had been torn into strips.
The deck load of lumber was gone the
deck house ripped off and a portion OF
the upper deck had been torn away. None
of the crews could board the vessel, owing
to the heavy seas.
There Is some apprehension that the
Knowles was in collision and that The
crews of both vessels may have persisted.
Capt. Parker says the schooner can be
saved by powerful tug There is enough
lumber in her to pay a good salvage. She
Is floating in the line of coastwise steam
ers.
The Emma G. Knowles halls from Phil
adelphla. She was built at Mauricetown,
N. j.. and is li7 feet long, has beam
Of 4S feet and depth OF is feet.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
GAGE EVAOES THE POINT.
Talks About the Bonds Issued Dur
ing the civil war.

Washington, April 25.-Regarding the
report that an interest in the repudiated
bonds issued by the Southern States dur
ing the reconstruction period was being
revived in London, Secretary Gage to-day
said:
"The Treasury Department has no in
formation concerning the Issue of state
bonds by the insurrectionary states dur
ing the Civil War. II is not a matter in
which the general government can be Sc
cured. In our form of government the
Federal Union is not responsible for the
bonds of etates under any circumstances.
Whether or not the individual states is
sued bonds in aid of the rebellion the rec
ords of the Treasury Department do not
show. To get accurate information on
this point and to learn whether such
bonds, II issued, arc regarded binding
obligations, or whether they have been
distinctly repudlated through reorganiza-
tion OF state constitutions or otherwise
the records Of the several states would
have to be consulted"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
Mr.. C0NGER ARRIVES
CHINA CAN PAY $500, ,O00, 900 INDEM-
NIFTY, HE SAYS
BY PRACTICING ECONOMY.
nE MAY DE NAMED FOR GOVERNOR
OF IOWA.

But Does Not Wish to Make Any An
nouncement at Present-Would
Accept If offered, but Desires to
Return to China and Finish His
WorL-He Throws No Light ON
Chinese situation France and
Russia Fixing Up scheme to Pay
the Chinese Indemnity.
San Francisco, April 25.-Edwin II. Con-
ger United States minister to China, ac-
companed by his wife, daughter. and
Miss Pierce, arrived from China this aft
ernoon on the steamer Nippon Maru.
Owing to quarantine regulations and
the necessity of giving personal supervi-
sion to the landing of his baggage,
Mr.. Conger did not reach his
hotel until 8 o'clock In the
evening. His arrival was awaited with
considerable interest, not only on account
of his connection with events in China,
but from political standpoint. There
was great desire to know what position
he would assume with regard to the COM
ing gubernatorial nomination in Iowa. To
a representative of the Associated Press
Mr.. Conger, when asked if he cared TO
make any expression on the subject, said;
81 do not wish to make any public dec
laration at this time l have not yet
had time to read the correspondence which
has met me here. SO far as | am at
present advised, see no reason TO change
my position as expressed about two
months ago before ! left China. l re-
ceived two kilograms from the United
States One asked me II l were can
didate for Governor. / answered I am
not The other telegram asked If ]
would accept the nomination If rendered
me- | replied that / would accept II the
nomination came to me, but that l was
i'm no sense a candidate. My present IN
tention and desire is to return to emma
and finish my work,
Touching events in China, Mr.. Conger
turned interviewer and was particularly
anxious to know what had been done by
the Powers in the matter of indemnity.
He was asked for his opinion as the
amount of indemnity China could pay.
Three hundred millions of dollars" he
said, accompanying his answer by the
statement that it would be necessary for
the government to practice economy. The
time of payment, too, should extend over
a term of years.
Asked in regard to his future plans,
Minister Conger said he would remain ~
this city until Saturday morning. when
he would leave for his home in Des
Moinos Ia. At the expiration of his
sixty days leave of absence he intended
to return to China. He would go back
sooner il anything important should come
up.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
BRYAN NOT A CANDIDATE.
But He Will Continue to Take an
Active Interest in Politics.

Lincoln, Neb., April 25-In a statement
given publicity tonight, William J. Bryan
says in effect that he has no intention of
seeking a third nomination for the presi-
dency. Mr.. BryaRs announcement is an
answer to an article in an eastern paper
speculating on his plans as a political
leader. Mr.. Bryan said:
Il am not planning for another presi-
Dental nominatiou II l were, would
not be editing a paper. II I ever become
a. candidate again, it will be because it
seems necessary for the advancement of
the principles to which adhere, and that
does not now seem probable. shall,
however. take an active interest in poll
ties for several years. vet, if l live, and
can be relied upon to support those who.
as candidates, advance Democratic prnci-
pies and who can be entrusted to enforce
them if elected.
81 have no enemies to punish. No mat
ter what a man may have said or done
against the ticket in 1896 or in 1900, that
man becomes my friend the moment he
accepts Decorate principles. Neither have
| any disposition to reward political
friends at the expense of our cause. No
matter what a man may have said or
done for the ticket in 1896 or in 1900, that
man becomes an opponent the moment he
turns against Democratic principles. Po-
litical battles are fought, not In the past
or in the future, but in the present. The
heretofore cannot be recalled, and the
hereafter cannot be anticipated, but the
Now Is all important"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
FRANCE TO FURNISH THE CASH
Russia TO Pay on China's Bebt and
Retain Mnnchuria as "a Pledge.

Paris April 25.-The Courriere du Soir,
which is often well Informed on minis
terial intentions, says tonight that the
settlement of the Chinese situation is a
question of finance. Tho newspaper says
that Russia, repeating that operation
which has had the greatest success, will
advance China the sur required to pay
the indemnities and that French savings
will provide the Russian government with
the requisite funds. The European troops,
except the legation garrisons, will then
leave Pekin and a fresh period will be-
gin, during which Chinese patience will
strive to tire out the British and Ger
man governments in their claims, regard
ing the opening of the ports and the
customs. Russia, however, will retain
Manchura as a pledge for the loan.
This appears to be the general scheme
of the project that the French foreign
minister is discussing in st. Petersburg
with Count Lamsdorff and NJ. Witte.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
HIGH WATER MARK PASSED.
The River Stationary mt Cincinnati
and Eseceding nt other Points.

Cincinnati, April 2S.-The high water
mark Of the flood passed down this part
Of the Ohio valley earlier than was ex-
pected and the stage of water became
almost stationary from to 10 o'clock at
fractions above 591 feet and afterwards
at 59.2 feet when it became permanently
stationary here and at upper points.
Great relief is reported tonight from
Huntington, Catlettsburg and Ashland
and Ircnton, where the flood was bad
last night. and at smaller places in that
district. Early in the evening the tenn
porary rise in that district, caused by the
Kanawha and Big Sandy, swelled the
water at Portsmouth, but 1t was
soon over and viii lose its
force before 1t reaches Cincinnati. The
river at O'Clock was stationary at Ports
mouth at 5S.5 feet. and will remain sta
tionary from that city TO Cincinnati until
tomorrow afternoon, when 1t will begin
falling. The people here and for miles
up the river are now preparing to avoid
all possible evil effects of receding waters
rather than of rising waters.
The present indications are that the
manufacturers and merchants on both
sides of the river will be completely re-
lieved before Monday With the water
almost ten feet above the danger line
there is endless Inconvenience and loss
on both sides of the river. and there IL
some distress tonight. Mayor Fleisch-
mann secured relief funds to-day, and had
committees appointed, as hundreds of
houses will not be fit for habitation for
some time after the water recedes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
TO DEVELOP MEXICAN PEAT.
An Important Move for Mexico's In.
dustriaI Enterprises.

city Of Mexico. April 25.-A party Of
Philadelphia capitalists will inaugurate
system in Mexico for the employment of
peat in the generation of heat and power.
William A. Stern, of Philadelphia, vino
has been conducting for year or more
experiments looking to the utilization of
this product. has demonstrated that peat
is adaptable for the generation of power,
with a commercial efficiency of over sixty
per cent. OF that of the best bituminous
coal. This means much to Industrial en-
terprises. as coal costs here an average
price of $50 per ton, while the quantity
of peat equivalent in heating value to a
ton of coal can be delivered for 81.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
TRIED TO HOLD UP A TOWN.
Bandits Kill IA Tramp and Wound
Night yvatchman of Texas Town.

Night Watchman of Texas Town.
Texarkana, Tex, April 25.-About
o'clock this morning an unsuccessful at
tempt was made to hold UP and rob the
little town of Queen City, Tex, sixteen
miles south of Texarkana. Five men went
to the shingle mills of c. l.. Cabe. which
were i'm charge of Night watcn-
man Ira King. They covered
him with pistols and disarmed him.
tramp named Woods was sleeping at the
mill. The men told King and Woods that
they were going to tie them to the rail-
road track capture the night policeman
aud rob the town. King and Woods were
taken to the track, but while the robbers
were getting the ropes ready broke away.
Woods was shot twice by the robbers and
is dead King was shot in the head, bu.
will probably live. The shooting attract
ed the attention of Constable Powell, who
hurried to the scene with Clyde Strange.
Upon their arrival pitched battle en-
sued. The officer emptied two guns at
the robbers, and after exhaustng his am
munition, was forced to retreat. Blood
hounds are now on the trail of the rob-
bers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
MESTON GETS TWO YEARS.
A Lieutenant to BE Tried for Mis-
apprOprintsrg Company Funds.

Manila, April 25.-Capt. James H. Nc
Rae, with Companies G aud f. of the
Third Infantry. recently encountered
force of insurgents near Norazsgaray'
province OF Buiacan. killed five of them
and captured 25 rifles. Soon afterward
Gen. Morres. with six men, came 10 Nor
zagaray and surrendered. Later, Gen.
Morales surrendered.
Many surrenders are expected before
May /, when the limit of the amnesty eN-
pres.
Commissary Sergt. John Mestoh'
charged with completely in the commissary
frauds, whose trial ended April Is, has
been sentenced to be dishonorably dis
charged. and to two years Imprisonment
The sentences of the other sergeants and
clerks similarly implicated will probably
be greater.
Lieut.. william Patterson of the coast
artillery formerly a Philadelphia lawyer.
is TO be tried by court-martial for misap-
propriating the company funds.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26

Despite Presence of Two Regiments
I'm AIbnN Province.

Legaspi, Province of Albay, p. l.. April
25.--The administrative features of Albay
province are backward. The military sit
uation is improving slowly. Gen. Belarmi-
nio is still operating with 200 rifles.
The Federalists have requested Aguinal-
dos assistance in securing his surrender.
a thousand men of the Ninth (colored)
Cavalry. and Forty-seventh Regiment OF
Volunteer Infantry are at present In Al
bay The new Twenty-sixth Regiment
(regulars) is on it's way here.
There are no American schools and few
municipal governments. Although unset
tied, the sentiment is strong for peace
and civil government
Big turnouts at the commissions ses-
sioas in ali the Luzon provinces are being
organized.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
through interpreters made it necessary to
proceed slowly.
No Notification of Amendment.

1t was made plain to the Cubans by
Secretary Root that no modification of
the Platt amendment could be made by
the executive department of the govern
Rient, and the Cubans themselves under
stand that there is little possibility of
Congressional action in that direction, so
the conference was given largely to the
construction which could be placed upon
the amendment. The law states that
the propositions contained in the amend
ment shall be substantially agreed to
by the Cubans and the discussion revolv-
ed chiefly around what will be considered
a substantial agreement to the Platt
amendment requirements. There was
some very fine legal sparring between
Secretary Root and Senor Sapote, the
president of the constitutional convention
and chairman of the delega ton, as to the
meaning of the amendment and the mean
ing OF certain proposed drafts of the diff
ferent propositions that were considered
Both the Secretary and Senor Capote ex-
pressed their views quite freely, and the
exchange of suggestions and replies was
very interesting to those present. The
intervention proposition caused the most
discussion, and as this had received much
consideration in the convention in Hava-
ma, the Cubans were familiar with all
phases of the construction that might be
placed upon il. All members or the dele
cation took more or less part in the dis
cussion, and the views of each were given
careful attention by Secretary Root.
Believe We VIII Deal Fairly.
1t is understood that the Cubans are
impressed with the desire on the part of
this government TO deal fairly by Cuba
and the belief is expressed that the dele
cation will take home favorable reports
of our intentions.
The delegation made no complaint of
the present military government under
Gen. Wood After the conference ad-
journed the Cubans called on Gen. Wood
at the Richmond. Tomorrow Secretary
Root will entertain the delegates az lunch
con.
Gen. Wood expects to leave here to-mor-
row night, going to New York, thence to
Cuba. 1t is not known when the Cubans
will return, but the belief was expressed
that the business which brought them
here will be concluded tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
THE PATRICK INDICTMENTS.
lie Is Charged with Murder I'm the
First Degree and Forgery.

New York, April 25.-The indictment
against Albert T. Patrick for murder in
the first degree, was handed up to-day.
Patrick is charged with the murder Of
William M. Rice. There are ten counts
in the indictment.
Patrick is charged directly with the
murder, Charles +. Jones, the valet, be-
ing ignored altogether In separate counts
OF the indictment Patrick is charged with
killing Rice with chloroform and mercu-
ry together, and with chloroform and an
unknown poison together, and again with
ali three OF the articles.
The Indictment charging Patrick, Maui
rice Meyer and David l.. Short with
forgery, was written out but not handed up
TO the recorder. Patrick Is indicted on
charge OF forging four checks. on the
Patrick Will. so-called, executed June 30,
1900, all three men, Patrick, Short and
Meyer. are charged with forgery in the
first degree.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
NOT A DEFIANT FOE.
Chinese Army Will Not Oppose Fran
cO-German Expedition.

Berlin. April 25.-The Lokal Anzelger's s
special correspondent, cabling from
Cheng Ting. near Pao Ting Flu, says:
"The German and French expedition is
approaching the front Of the Chinese army
which is apparently 5000 strong and well
entrenched in three positions. The Ger
mans marched over difficult mountain
passes TO the gate of the great wall at
Neng Twi Kan. The enemy appears in
disposed 10 offer resistance and its re-
treat behind the great wall is expected"
A special dispatch to the Lokal Anzei-
ger from Pin Chan, dated April "a. says a
mounted infantry patrol found the Chi
nese fortihcations unoccupied ond un-
armed. The natives said Gen. Lieu. with
the bulk of his army, had retreated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
The Exoedition Called on.

Pekin, April 25.-The expedition from
Pao Ting Flu has been entirely called Off
and the French troops have been ordered
to return to the original station. The only
casualties suffered by the entire expedl-
ton were two German soldiers killed.
with the exception Of the formal or
derlng off Of the Chinese troops the only
comment made by the court is a BRIEF no
tice IN the Omcial Gazette 10 the effect
that had strong enough manifestation
been made through plenipoteutiares. the
troops would have been ordered 20 with
draw before.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-26
THE CUBANs ENTERTAINED.
Dinner in Their Honor Given at
the White House.

Washington, April 25.-The members of
the Cuban Constitutional Committee
were entertained at "a dinner given in
their honor by the President tonight at
the White House. The guests invited to
meet them were thoroughly representa-
tive of the executive, legislative and ju-
dicial branches of the government and
included members of the cabinet, sena-
tors and representatives who have been
prominent in the discussion of insular
affairs, justices of the Supreme Court
officers of the army an navy. The din
ner was limited exclusively to gentlemen
and covers were set for forty-seven
Among those present were Senators Platt
of Connecticut, Morgan, Foraker. Hanna
Lodge, Depew, Coclrell. Daniel, Fair
banks, Burrows, Wetmore, Millard aud
Dietrich, Representatives Grasvepor.
Hepburn, H. A. Cooper, Burton, Moody
and Adams.