The Weather Today: Fair. The News and Observer. VOL. LI. NO. 00. Leads all North Carolina Baffles in Mews and Circulation GRASPS THE HANDS OF EIGHT THOU SAND PEOPLE For Two and a half Hours the procession Files Past, WHI! E HOUSE THRONGED President and Mrs. Roosevelt's First Reception Proves a Most Success ful Function MILES AND DEWEY PASS IN ITHE CROWD Those Who Look for Any Change In the Min ner of These Officers or of the President Disappointed. All Graciously Re ceived. (?y the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. I.—President Roose velt's first, public, reception was attended more largely than any New > ear's recep tion in a number of years. In all 8,100 persons filed through the White House and shook hands with the President. Mr. Roosevelt on being apprised that the crowd in line outside the White House was unusually large gave orders that the gates should not be closed until the last person desiring to do so had an op portunity to pay his respects. The re < eption began promptly at 11 o’clock and it was 2:30 o’clock before the last person in line had been presented to the Presi dent and a quarter of an hour later be fore the reception came to an end. The weather was delightful, being clear and crisp, so that no hardship was suf fered by the throng that waited for hours before admission to the White House. The reception was in every way success ful, the decorations rarely beautiful, ar rangements perfect and the President in excellent spirits. To each person he ex tended a cordial happy New Year and Mrs. Roosevelt was equally pleasing to each of these who filed past the line in the Blue Parlor, where the receiving party stood. Miss Alice Rooseveit was conspicuoous among these, assisting at the reception. A party of her young girl friends by invitation also participated in the function. MANSION AGLOW WITH FLOWERS. The interior of the mansion was aglow with a myriad of electric lights, and to this was added the beauty of a profusion of Jlowers, plants and vines, banked about the mantels and draped from chan deliers and walls. The floral decora tions reached their height of effectiveness in the East Room. Here the great crystal chandeliers were looped with 3inilax, while the recesses of the chamber were banked with poinsetta blossoms, begonias and tall ferns. In the Red and Blue Par lors there was the same effective ispo sition of flowers and plants, the flaming red of the poinsetta being most apparent everywhere. In the outer corridor, just within the entrance, the band of the Engineer Corps, P S. A., sixty strong, in their brilliant in if or ms, were arranged in tiers, while further along in the conservatory was the full membership of the Marine Band, in bright red uniforms. While the musician® were taking their places liie Roosevelt children were having a merry lime through the corridors and one of them could be heard playing the “Kangaroo March in the private apartments of the Presidential family. A COSMOPOLITAN THRONG. Shortly before 11 o'clock the throngs of distinguished callers began to assemble in the main corridor. First came the members of the diplomatic corps in their rich court uniforms, resplendant in braid and decorations. It was a most cos mopolitan throng.* the Oriental silks of the Chinese minister and his suite, the red fez of the Turkish minister and the more modern but equally gorgeous attire of the Japanese and Coreans conspicuous amid the groups of diplomatists. The members of the corps gathered in the Red Parlor preparatory to being presented to the President and those about him. ' THE PRESIDENT AND WIFE. •• Exactly at 11 o’clock a fanfare from three trumpeters stationed at the further end of the main corridor announced the approach of the President and the receiv ing party. At the same moment Presi dent and Mrs. Roosevelt appeared at the upper landing of the corridor, and arm in arm descended the stairway, while the Marine Band broke in with “Hail to the Chief.” The Presient. bowed as he passed along, frequently giving a cherry re sponse to the New Year’s greetings ex tolled to him from those in the line. Mrs, Roosevelt held in her hand a superb bouquet of pink orchids She wore ai;'gown of white satin, heavily pleated, with laee yoke and diamond ornaments, ahd in her hair sparaled a diamond tiara. The President was in the conventional black frock coat. He had no boutonnieres and the grav-striped neck scarf was the only bit of color in his attire. Following, the President and his wife came the npenihers of the Cabinet ai d their wives;',. The Presidential party took up their. station in the Blue Parlor with the Presi- j dint and Roosevelt immediately 4 k alongside the entrance, ready to grasp the hands ot callers as thev were an nounced. As soon as the President took his position he turned to ihe many ladies invited behind the line and gave each of them in turn, a warm greeting and the well wishes of the day. Then the signal was given for admitting the distinguished official callers, who by this time filled the outer corridors to overflowing. THE HApND-SHAKING BEGINS. As Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the British Ambassador, Lord Pauncefote, is usually the first of the foreign callers to greet the President. Today, however, he was absent from the line, having con veyed his private greetings to the Presi dent and the head of the line was taken by Lady Pauncefote and the Misses Pauncefote and the many military, naval and civil members of the Rritiy, estab lishment, all of the officials in Tull uni form. The French Ambassador, M Gam bon, with all the members of the Em bassy staff was next in line. Following him came the German Ambassador. Dr. Vonliolieben, accompanied by a retinue of dashing vOlfitg officers of the German army and navy. The Russian Ambassa dor, Count Cassini, the Italian Ambassa dor, Signor Mayor, and the Mexican Am bassador, Senor Azpiroz, were each ac companied by large official staffs. Following the ambassadors came the Ministers of many countries. ROOSEVELT MOST GRACIOUS. President Roosevelt’s manner of re ceiving his callers was exceedingly gra cious and happy. As each guest was an nounced by Colonel Bingham, the Presi dent grasped the hand of the visitor and wished him a hearty New Year, often accompanying this with some felicitous expression to any one recognized as a close friend. There was no hurrying along of the callers, and often there was considerable delay while pleasantries wore exchanged. Mrs. Roosevelt proved to be a most charming New Year's host and the cordiality of her greetings i*b minded many of the callers of th~“ days when Mrs. Cleveland was mistress of the White House. WEARERS OF THE ERMINE. After the members of the Diplomatic Corps came Chief Justice Fuili p and the Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and following them the judges of all the other high Federal court in Washington, representing as a Avhole the judicial branch of the Government. Next came the legislative branch, Sena tors and Representatives in Congress. Speaker Henderson was among these. GOLD LACE AND SABER. , There was another flash of gold lace and clank of saber and spur when at 11:40 the highest ranking ofetrs of the army and navy Avere received. Side by side, at the head of the army contingent strode the stalwart well-known figures, Lieutenant-General Nelson A. Miles, Commanding the army, and Major-Gen eral Henry C. Coibin, Adjutant General. General Miles Avas in the full uniform of his high rank, with heavily gold em broidered cap and wide gold scarf across his breast from shoulder to hip. Follow ing himp came the many officers of his staff, and the heads of the army staffs stationed in Washington. In view of re cent events expectation was on tip-toe as General Miles appeared-before the Presi dent, but the curious were not rewarded with anything unusual. The President greeted General Miles Avith the same hearty courtesy he had shown to ethers, and General Milos returned the saluta tion in the same spirit and then passed, smiling, along in line exchanging well Avishes with the ladles. Admiral Dewey was another of the distinguished callers to engage the at tention of the crowds. He Avas at the herd of the long line of naval officers, al in full uniform, and including the ranking rear admirals and heads of the naval staff departments. The admiral Avore the superb sword A oted to hiip by Congress for the victory of Manila, and on his breast Avas the Congressional medal commemorating that event- He, too, Ava.s*mosh cordially Aveleomed by the president. The officers of the ma rine corps, Avith Brig. Gen. HayAvood at their head, followed the navy. After them came a number of government of fieias and various A’eteran organizations. ALL COLORS, AGES, CREEDS. At 12:30 the reception to the public began and great crowds accepted the first opportunity to grasp the hand of the President. At that hour the crowd at the outer gate stretched aAvay in both directions for several blocks- All stations, colors, creeds, sexes and ages were represented in the motley throng, which elbowed up to the Presi dent. The latter in no Avay relaxed his cordiality, and all received the same cheery greeting. For more thau an hour this human stram llowed past the President. At one time ther was a brief intermission to permit some of the ladies to withdraw for their private re ceptions. The President embraced this opportunity to limbr up his right hand, Avhich began to show the effects of con tinued handshaking. LAST OF THE CALLERS. As the last of the callers filed by, the President took Mrs- Roosevelt on his arm and amid the strains of a quickstep by the Marine Band, the Presidential and Cabinet party with drew to the pri\ate quarters of tho President. He shoAved little fatigue and Mrs. RooseA'clt also underwent the physical strain without apparent dis comfort- It Avas estimated by the White House attendants that 8,100 people passed be fore the receiving party. Veteran offi cials regard it as one of the largest and most successful receptions ever held. Berry’s Condition Improves. Little Rock, Ark., Jan. I.—Reports from Bentonville today state that United States Senator J. H. Berry’s condition has improved materially, and that he ex pects to leave tomorrow for Washington. RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 2. 1902. THE FAMINE IN FUEL Some Large Mills in South Carolina May Have to Shut Down. (By the Associated Press.) Roanoke, Va., Jan. I.—A gentleman from South Carolina, was in Roauoke today, arranging for coal shipments to South Carolina. He stated that the lack of fuel in and around Columbia had brought industries to a serious position. Owing to floods it has been impossible to utilize water to generate power, and there being little coal available it was believed there was danger of a suspen sion on the part of some of the im mense mills in South Carolina. He was endeavoring to get immediate shipments. The fuel famine seems to be general, as there are complaints in all directions. Nearly all of the coal bearing railroads have been seriously hampered of late by high water and destructive floods. Besides the Christmas holidays and con sequent inability to get miners has cut off the supply at the fields. It is said the Norfolk and Western have 2,000 cars waiting to be loaded. It is said that some of the railroads having no coal fields to draw upon for fuel are reduced to the point of using wood. THE ROANOKE BOOMING. The Ohio Comes Sailing in Over the Ccrnfields (Special to News and Observer.) Weldon, N. C., Jan. I.—There is a heavy freshet in Roanoke river today, the water being 35 feet above the gauge. The Ohio of the Weldon and Norfolk Steamboat Line was able to sail right over corn fields in the law lands, and come right up to the basin mills. The congregation of the Baptist church had a most delightful entertainment at the Coast Line hotel last night, - which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Few, if any, changes will take place here in business circles with the corning in of the new year. DROWNED IN FRENCH BROAD. Henry Penland Attempts to Cross the Swollen River. Rise in the Savannah (By the Associated Press.) Asheville, N. 0., Jan. I.—Henry Pcn land, of Asheville, was drowned last night at Marshall. He was attempting to cross the French Bread, which ii greatly swol len. An Aged Woman Burned to Death. (Special to News and Observer.) Winaton-Salem. N. C., Jan. 1. —Mrs. Annie Davis, aged ninety years, was burned to death in her home near Ger manton last evening. She was sitting by the fire place when her dress ignited. Her chair Avas burned up. The address at. the emancipation cele bration here today was made by Dr. Hargrove, colored. He advised his race to remain in the South, be industrious and secure homes. Jim Lowery Still at Large. (Special to News and Observer.) Cherry Mountain, N. C., Jan. I.—Jim Lowery, upon whose head a price of S7OO is, set, is a young negro, nearly white, slender in build with high cheek bones, rather aquiline features, and rath er diidish in appearance. Several men who look no more like him than does the silent sphinx of Egypt have been captured, and Sheriff Smith has spent a small fortune identifying him in Asheville, N. C.. Richmond, Va., Atlanta. Ga.. Columbia, S. C., when Jim Lowery has never been one hundred miles away since his atrocious murder. In justice of Sheriff Smith, he has been untiring in his vigilance, trying to effect the capture of this illusive criminal. Sent to Jail for Arson. (Special to News and Observer.) Hillsboro, N. C., Jan. T.—An old negro woman by the name of Fullie, was ar reste yesterday and tried before Mr. John Kupland, Justice of the Peace, and sent to jail for the burning or aiding in burning Mr. Pace Kerpatrlck’s barn last Sunday, and the other barn about one month ago. At the trial she implicates her son and the officers are on the look out for him now. The old woman lives not far from Mr. Kirkpatrick’s. Resumption of Traffic. (Bv the Associated Press.) Roanoke, Va., Jan. I.—A special from Bristol say t: ‘ The Virginia and Southwestern Rail vav Avhidh suffered from the late storm will have their line in operation to May mead today, and probably to Mountain City. Trains will leave Bristol on regu lar schedule for all points in Tennessee, except Elizabethton. They expect to be running into Elizabethton by he end of the present week. Schedules Resumed. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 1. —Schedules on all railroads entering Montgomery, which were interferred with by the re cent floods have, with the exception of the Atlanta and West Point have been resumed. Later reports from Tallahassee say that the damage by high water there will exceed first estimates. The loss by the breaking of the pov/er company’s dam will fall on the constructors, as the work has not been turned over. In a fire at Progresso, Mexico. December 21, five thousand bales of sisal hemp, valued at $125,000, were totally destroy- PARTY ENDS IN HIOI Three People Killed in a Fight at Robbins, South Carolina. (By the Associated Press.) Augusta, Ga., Jan. I.—Three people were killed and two injured at Robbins, S- C., in a fight which occurred during a party given at the residence of Jesse Griffin. The participants in the light were white people and well known in this part of the county. The dead; GEORGE DUNBAR. HARRY DUNBAR. FLETCHER BENNETT. The wounded: MRS. GEORGE DUNBAR. ARTHUR DUNBAR. A “watch party" was given at the residence of Jesse Griffin and during the evening William Cobb became in volved in a dispute- Cobb later left the house. After his departure the quarrel was taken up by Fletcher Ben nett and Dunbar drew his pistol. Grif fin, the host, interfered, taking’ Dun bar’s pistol from him. Fletcher Ben nett suddenly seized the Aveapon and shot George Dunbar, killing him in stantly. The latter’s son, Harry, came to the defense, but was also killed by Bennett. Arthur Dunbar, another son, also joined in the fight and shot Ben mu. The shooting became general and Ben nett received a second shot, Avhich killed him, and Arthur Dunbar received a wound which may prove fatal. Mrs. Dunbar was also shot but it is believed she will reeoA'er. / Arthur Dunbar is fatally Avounded. JAMES W, ill HEAD A Former Congressman, One of the State’s Most Elo quent and Brilliant Men. (Special to the News and Observer.) Reidsville, N- C., Jan. I.—Judies W. Reid died at his home in Lewiston, Idaho, this morning. He Avas a former Congressman from this district, son of the late Dr. Mira F- Reid and brother of the late Rev. Frank L. Reid. D. D., leaders of the Methodist ministry in North Carolina. He has been practicing law ir. Idaho for sixteen years. His wife resides at Wentworth. Mr. Reid Avas one of the most bril liant men this State has produced in recent years. His public career Avas successful. He was a son of the late Rev. Mira F. Reid. D- D., one of the most influential Methodist reachers the State has known After leaving Trinity College Mr Reid entered the practice of the law and was a leader among the younger lawyers in his district. Upon the election of Governor Scales, he suc ceeded the Governor in the National House of Representatives. Later he went to Idaho, where his eloquence and ability gave him a large practice. He had rare personal charms and many elements of leadership. He Avas a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago and Kansas City, and a leader of his party in Idaho. BBICKLAYER3 LOCKED OUT Failure of Union to Agree to New Buies of Contractors. (By the Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Jan. I.—The members of the Bricklayers’ Union were locked out by the contractors this morning and practically every building Avhere brick layers were employe is at a standstill. A special meeting of the Brick Con tractors Association was held last night, AA-hen every member present agreed not to start any more, or carry on any work until the union should agree to certain rules, which had been adopted by the contractors. Among the new rules is one changing working hours from 7 a. m. to 8 a. m., and from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m. Another is that members of the union shall Avork for none but members of the Contractors Association. The latter rule, the members of the union say, they Avill not consider, be cause it would stop them from working for some of the largest contractors in the city, Avho are not members of the asso ciation, and thus would throw more than half of their members out of Avork at the present time. TO BREAK THE MERGES. Proceedinge to Begin in Mississippi Against the Southern and Mobile and Ohio. (By the Associated Press.) Jackson, Miss., Jan. 1. —Attorney Gen eral MeClurg is contemplating the in stitution of proceedings to break the mer ger of the Southern and Mobile and Ohio railroads. It is understood the proceed ings will he begun within ten days. A Fortune for a Poor Woman (By the Associated Press.) Montgomery. Ala., Jan. 1. —Mrs. Lonnie Hanson, who has lived in Montgomery, and who has been in straightened cir cumstances for many years, was today notified by ex-GoAernor Joseph F. John ston that a fortune had been left her in Germany. Governor Johnston has re ceived necessary (iroof of the fortune, and Mrs. Hansen will forward her re sponse tonight. SOUTH BEST PLACE Negro Leader Tells His Race Not to Go North. Emancipation Day Oration In Durham and Other News of That City. (Special to News and Observer.) Durham, N. C., Jan. I.—Dr. James E. Sbepar, (col.), Avho holds a position in the revenue service, delivered the Eman cipation oration hold by the colored peo ple at White Rock Baptist church here to day. In the course of his speech ho said: "The negro must learn this lesson, and the sooner, the better it will be for his peace of mind, if he desires power in the future he must be educated and own something, so I would advise my people to acquire education, not an education that unfits for work, but an education that ennobles labor. Let them accumu late somethin./ and by their demeanor at home in the public highways de mand the respect of their fellows. I note with ever increasing alarm the tendency to crime among our young people, it re quires the jareful study of the leaders in the home and in the church to devise some moans by which the young men and women can be saved. It is a startling fact that, comprising less than three fifths of the population, a trifle less than throe-fifths of the crimes committed are charged to us That a great many of these crimes are wrongly charged and that a large per cent of them would be overlooked in other races Is true. Still (he fact is ever present with us that tie per cent of crimes committed is too large for the future prosperity of the race and the good of the country. \n honest ef fort ought to he made by the leaders in church and in the other walks of life to bring about a bettor condition of things. I want to take this opportunity of saying publicly that I do not believe the better ( lass of negroes ever hide a crime or clonk a criminal, generally they are in the lead to expc.se a crime and assist the law in detecting a criminal. Crime must be vlmvned and every honest man. whether white or black, should unite isl doing so. The groat falling has been, the white race has taken the acts of one or two individuals and charged the same to the whole negro race. "In face of the recent disfranchisements in several of the Southern States, 1 still hold to the opinion tljat 1 have ever ex pressed. the South is the best place for ’he negro and the Southerners his best friends. We ought to resolve that we will not encourage the wholesale immi gration of the negro to the North. The centers are fast becoming congested and the conditions in the main are not as good as the conditions that exist here. I know the prejudices, but avc must first work out our salvation in the land where our fathers died and which they loved. In it all. I will, however, advise you to be Christian men and not cowards, for the world despises a cowmrd. "The political situation requires but a passing notice. 1 o advise the negroes as n unit to eschew politics would be un wise and contrary to the spirit of free institutions, those that are fitted should, if possible, exercise the right of fran chise, and those that are not should fit themselves to meet the requirements of the laAV. i "Eucourage a fricnoly spirit, and by all means in a manly way live at peace with all mankind, and in the end right will triumph for “Justice may slumber but she never soundly sleeps." Accused of talking too much and not doing about as an officer should, Police Officer Cagle Is suspended from duty for ton days. December a year ago was ahead of last month by nine marriage licenses, the record for the past mouth being fifty-six and of these j-wenty-four were for colored couples. The new school buildings will be used in the morning, and plank walks have been placed for temporary street use in getting to them. There are now four buildings for white and two for colored, all six excellent buildings. Judge E. W. Hatch, of New York, lec tures here Saturday night on “The Trial of Christ before Pilate,” under the aus pices of the Elks. He is an eloquent, member of the bar, and speaks on the trial from a lawyer’s standpoint. Durham has thirst destroyers a plenty. One more license for a bar runs the number up to twenty-three. New Year's Day Avas very generally observed here, banks, depots, postoffice and many stores remembering it was the first of the year. “Crack Shot” is a new brand of cigars just out from a brand new factory. It is the enterprise of C. H. Branch and E. C. Dunlap. The sum of $152,485.65 is the amount received by Collector Rigsbee for the United States Government last month from Durham’s tobacco industries. Last year was the best ever had here by the revenue department. Today the new bar-room ordinance went into effect, and it is from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. that the doors*are open. All drinks are to be served over the count ers, and no screens or obstructions are allowed to interfere with the view from the street, and all who desire may view the disappearance of the red, red rye. A small boy and a small toy pistol combined to burn Miss Minnie Ward in the face very badly a feAv nights ago. The boy snapped the pistol in her face. Barlow & Wilson’s minstrel#* o»„ Fri day night and Innes’ Band in a short time are eagerly looked for. The Innes’ Band concert is to be a social event, the Board of Patronesses being composed of many of Durham’s most prominent ladies. PRICE FIVE CENTS. J. H. PARKER & CO.’S COTTON LET The following extracts are taken from the weekly letter of J. H. Parker & Co., cotton men of Ncav York: “The week has been a short one owing to the holidays, and the feature of the Aveek’s trading has been the liquidation of January contracts and the exchange into later options. Some de cline Avas naturally to be expected, but the market has displayed surprising strength and while local opinion is very much mixed as to the outcome of the crop the belief is growing that the crop is a short one. Receipts at both ports and interior towns haA’c been on a lib eral scale, but we think the large move ment is due to free buying of spot cot ton and the rapid shipment to ports, as all reports Ave are receiving from South ern points indicate rapid marketing of the crop, and it is now claimed that there is less cotton held by farmers and middle men in Texas than on the first of March this year. It may be recalled that receipts were unusually heavy in Texas during the spring months as com pared Avith previous years- In fact the movement, over the cotton territory last spring was about the largest on record. Our reports further indicate that the rapid marketing has been compulsory to a large degree owing to the short corn crop, and the pressure brought to bear on planters by merchants and factors. The principal bear argument, however, is that the crop is a late one, and there fore has not been marketed as early or as freely as usual and that receipts are likely to continue liberal in the next month, but we can get no information to confirm this view’. “As previously stated,all our informa tion from the South is to the effect that the government estimate is approximate ly correct. We are also in receipt of many reports stating that the acreage will necessarily be curtailed the coming year and this a\lll undoubtedly have some influence on prices later in the season Receipts for the first two weeks In January will compare with a light movement ljpst January. A liberal movement noAV may possibly cause some decline, but we believe such decline would be cjuite limited, and Ave unhesi tatingly advise buying, if any decline takes place. The foreign, and especially our domestic consumers, have not se cured their requisite supplies and it may become a serious matter with them on fuller confirmation of a short crop. The moA’ement up to date is still behind that of last year and is more than one million bales behind the large crop year of 1898. So far the advance has not been sufficient to cause pyramid speculation, and there has been liquida tion on a large scale during the past ten days, and in our judgment many who \yere bullish realized prior to Christ mas, and are hoping and expecting to repurchase on some recession, and to this extent the market is in a stronger position. PriA’ate cable advices state that trade conditions are gradually im proving on the continent. “We do not regard the interest in the market at present a large one, and there is still an absence of anything like broad speculation. Hester gives the amount coming into sight for the week as 376,558 as compared Avith 357,697 in 1900, 253.357 in 1899 and 447,157 in 1898, and since Sep tember 1, 6.361,218 as compared with 6,416,592 in 1900, 5,786,990 in 1899, and 7 431,296 in 1898.” Death of Miss Mary Mangum. (Special to News and Observer.) Durham, N. C.. Jan. I.—Miss Mary Mangum, youngest daughter of the Hon. Wiley P. Mangum, died this morning at her home near Umbra, on Flat river. Miss Mangum wag about 72 years of age, an passe away of dropsy. She resided Avith her sister, Miss Pat tie Mangum, at the old home place. The deceased was one of the best and truest women of the Old North State. She was a member of the Episcopal church, and a most exemplary Christian in every sense of the word. The funeral services will take place at the old home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. S. Boat, lector of St. Philips’ church, of this city. Interment will be in the Mangum bury ing ground, nearby. TOO MUCH TIN HORN. Bud Fisher Stopped It With a Bullet A Hand some New Boat. (Special to News apd Observer) New Bern, N. C., Jan. I.—“ Sappho” is the name of a handsome new boat built by John Bell for the fish business of Geo. N. Ives & Son, at Morehead. It is 38 feet long and has 8 foot beam, drawing 2 feet of water. The frame is oak,, juniper covering, and pine finish and a gasoline engine furnishes power. There is a mast stepped forward, and in sum mer the “Sappho” will be yacht like. Thaddeus Fisher has been held under a SIOO bond for court. On Christmas eve night at Schenks bar he was threatened and abused by an unruly negro, Henry Wise, who tore his coat and beat him with a tin horn. Fisher shot him, claim ing self defense and fear for his life. Wise is laid up with a severe wound. He Avas regarded as a dangerous char acter and Fisher is a mere boy. A SOUTHERN SOAP COMBINE. Movement to Consolidate All Plants Sonth of the Ohio (By the Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. I.—lt is under stood that Southern soap manufacturers are oiganizing for a consolidation of all plants south of the Ohio river. Edward O- Miles, secretary of the largest soap manufacturing concern in Atlanta, said today that his company had been asked to join the combination, which Mr. Miles said would affiliate with similar associations in the North and West. The organzation will be knoAvn as the Southern Soap Manufacturers Associa tion.