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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
PAT GROVE IN JOHANNESBURG.
nv Associated Press ]

st Joseph, Mo-, July 13-State Senator
A. w. Brewster today received a draft
for $3.50, sent to him by "Pat'' Grove from
Johannesburg, South Africa, to pay an at
torney fee Grove had been owing a num-
ber of years.
Groves name has been connected by
allegation with the Kidnapping in Omaha
of the young son of Edward Cudahy the
packer, who paid a ransom Of $4,000 in
gold to recover his boy. Several years
ago Grove was under arrest in St Joseph
on the charge of train robbery. He en-
ployed Bewster to defend him. Tie
charge was finally dismissed as the/case
was not a strong one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
FACTS ABOUT THE POPULATION.
Information on Georgia, Florida, the Dis
trict> of Columbia, Hawaii.
(By Associated Press J

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 13.-The Census Bu
reau issued bulletin today on the popu-
lation by sex, general nativity and color
in 1900, in District of Columbia, Georgia,
Florida. and Hawaii. Following is a
summary by States:
District of Columbia, males 132,004, fe-
males 146,754; native born 25S. .599; for
eign born, 20, 49, total white 1911 ,532, ma
tive white 172012; foreign parents 37,939;
foreign white 1880, total colored S71S6.
Florida, males 5,246; females 259 1856;
native born 504, 40, foreign born %, S32
total white, 297 1888; native white. 27S.-
076; foreign parents, 24,044; foreign white,
Is, PSI; total colored, 231, ,209.
Georgia. males, 1,1O3, 201; females, L.
113. 1870; native born. 2,2O2, 1928; foreign
born, 12403; total white 1,1S1, 109; native
white, 1,169,0SS; foreign parent, 24,913
foreign white, 1901; total colored, 1885,
222.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
RAINY DAYS IN CAMP.
The Boys Omit None of the Regular Routine
Except Dress Parade.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington. N. c., July 13.-The past
two days in Camp Aycock at Wrightsville
have not been altogether agreeable for
members of the Third regiment A cold.
dsagreeable rain for most of the time and
a gale of wind last night contributed to
make things miserable, but the boys"
made the best OF it and omitted none of
the regular routine except dress parade
yesterday afternoon.
Capt Overman, of Salisbury, has been
elected adjutant of the Third battalion,
consisting of the Salisbury, Mount Airy,
Kings Mountain and Rutherfordton com
panies The Franklinton company of the
Second battalion, did not come into camp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
THE OLD SHAMROCK BEATEN.
Shamrock the Second Defeats Her in Two
Trials.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rothesay, Firth of Clyde, July 13.-
Shamrock ii showed her superiority in
todays racing. She started with the
weather berth and a fairly steady breeze.
In a couple of tacks she had cleared the
Shamrock /, and in the long tack across
the Sound, opened up a big lead.
The run home TO Garroch Head was en-
tirely in favor of the Shamrock III. She
outran the older boat in every mile, and
reached the starting point six minutes
and tnirty-five seconds ahead of her rival.
The two yachts started afresh from
Garroch Head and reached, in one long
tack, the Bogany Point On this run, the
Shamrock ii gained FIVE minutes and fif-
teen seconds in exactly one hours sailing
Yacht experts regard the ehallenger's
form today the best she has yet shown
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Georgia Day at the Pan.
(By the Associated Press.) J

Buffalo, N. Y. July 13.-Georgia day at
the PanAmerican Exposition opened
warm and bright. Georgia has two ex-
hibits of especial note one in the Agri-
cultural building, where the entire range
OF products of the State is shown, every
variety having been raised on one twenty
tlve acre farm. The other is one of the
most comprehensive exhibits in the mines
building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
GOV. ALLEN SAILS FOR BoTsoN.
(By Associated Press }

Wy EAooUNIttNtU 7 INs7a y n
Washington, July ia brief cable-
gram received at the Navy Department
announced the sailing today OF the May
ever, the Governors despatch boat from
San Juan direct for Boston. with Gov
ernor and Mrs. Allen aboard. The for
mer is bringing the free trade resolu-
tion adopted by the Poto Rican legisla-
ture which he is charged by special reso-
luton to deliver directly to President Nc
Kinley.
Nothing has developed here officially
to indicate Governor Aliens intentions
respecting his retention OF the governor
ship of Porto Rico.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
BURTON TAKEN TO MOCKsvILLE.
Some People Fear That Woods Slayer May be
Lynched

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Winston Salem. N. c., July 1S.-
Rufus Burton who shot and killed Po-
liceman Wood at Advance three weeks
ago, was carried to Mocksville today
by the sheriff of Davie county to await
trial Burton was arrested at Ivanhoe,
Va 1t is intimated by some that he
will be lynched if he is allowed to re-
main in Davie.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

General Wood has issued a circular
strictly prohibiting the sale at the Cuban
post exchanges OF beverages containing
any percentage whatever of alcohol thar
would bring them within the provisions
of the anti-canteen law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Boiled a Corpse to Find a Bullet.
(Ry Associated Press !

San Jose, CAL, July 13.-Boiling of the
remains of Lee Wing, a murdered Chi
nese, to ascertain if bullets from Lee
Looks pistol had entered his body, has
been completed after twenty four
hours.
Fourteen large buckshot and one A
calibre bullet We're found when the
mass was strained. This bullet is said
to fit Loo'S revolver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
The National League.

ST. Louis. July 13.-W. D. Mills, the
Schenectady wonder made his debut il
fast company on the slab for New York
He was hammered hard but not unit
rank support had unnerved him. At
tendance, 10000 Score: r. H. e
st. Louis 04000-8 10
New York ......0 00010O0-2 5
Batteries: Murphy and Ryan: Mills,
Warner and Bowerman. Time, 1877. Um-
pire ODay.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 13.-The Pittsburgs
hit Orth at opportune times and won with
ease. Clarke objected to a decision rather
vehemently and Wagner helped him along.
Hans was put out of the game and Carr
placed on third. After the game the
crowd surrounded Emslie, but no damage
was done. Attendance. 7.4O0. Score
p. H. E.
Pttsburg .....20020O10 0x-5 5
Philadelphia O100011O-3 Z 4
Batteries: Chesbro and Zimmer; Orth
and Jackltsch and MacFarland. Time.
lao. Umpire, Emslie.
Chicago, July 13.-The locals defeated
Boston today by fierce batting rally in
the sixth inning, seven singles, gilt
and double scoring seven runs. At
tendance. 1900. Score: R. H. f.
Chicago 000OO700x- 10 4
Boston 3O0002O01O-6 10 l
batteries: Hughes and King: Willis
and Kittridge. Umpire, O'Day.
Cincinnati, July 13.-Guese, the In
dianapolis pitcher was on the rubber for
the locals TODAY and made good show
ing. ErrOrs gave Brooklyn most of their
runs Crawfords home run tied the score
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
schalkburger's Wife Captured.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, July 13-The Sun is informed
that Acting President Schalkburger' S
wife has been captured near Water
vaal, Transvaal Colony, and sent as a
prisoner of war to Pretoria. The Suns
informant says the military authorities
attach great importance OF this capture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
PoRTEoUs MADE SECRETARY.
Succeeding John M. Sherwood of the Sea-
board Air Line.
(Ry Associated Press. ]

New York, July I'D. c. Porteous,
formerly assistant secretary and treas
urer agent of the Seaboard Air Line
has been promoted to the post of Sec
retary, succeeding John M. Sherwood
Mr.. Porteous win have his headquarters
in this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
A Charming Dance.

Especial to the News and Observer
Morgantown, N. c., July 13.-On the
night of July 18th the Morgantown Co
tillion Club gave charming dance COM
plimentary to the visiting young la
dies. Music was furnished by the
Asheville Band. Mr.. w. A. Murphy,
with Miss Richards, of Mississippi. led.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Col. Sautos Surrenders.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
Manila, July 13.-Colonel Santos. with
forty men and thirty rifles. has surren
dered at Ligao. in Albay province. The
insurrection in North Camarines Province
is practically ended
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Miners Strike in Washington.
lBx the Assooiated presg.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Spokane Washn., July 12.-The biggest
strike in many years among the mhersl
of the Northwest is on at Rossland and
1900 miners are idle. The strike affects
the lie Roi and other mines owned by
British companies. The trouble started
through the locking out of union smelter
men at the lie Roi Smelter, at Northport,
WaShn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

The Board of naval officers. headed by
Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor. which
was charged with formulating plans for
the new naval station at Ilongapo. in
Subig Bay, P. l., and at Charleston, S.
C. has completed it's labors, and it's re-
port is now at the Navy Department,
Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Labor Opposes Carnegie's Gift.
fRv Associated Press J

TBy ASSUCIdLtU ITF55.J
San Francisco, July 13-San Francisco
Labor Council has passed by a nearly
unanimous vote a resolution advocating
in trong terms the rejection of Andrew
Carnegie's offer to this city of $3.50, 900
for a public library.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

in the eighth and Dahlen's home run won
it in the ninth. Attendance, 3,OOo
Score. R. H. E.
Cincinnati 0030010-8
Brooklyn ..40O3O1 001-9 13
Batteries: Guese and Bergen; Nc
James, Carsey and Mcclure. Time, 2:10.
Umpire Nash.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

STEEL w o r K E r s w / L
STR LIZ L,
(Bv Associated Press.


PittSburg, July 13.-The con-
ference of the representatives of
the American Sheet Steel Com
pany and the American Steel
Hoop Company and the Execu-
tive Board of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers adjourned finally at
6 o'clock without reaching an
agreement and a general strike
will be ordered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14


James. Carsey and Mcclure. Time, 2:10.
Umpire Nash.
American League.
Philadelphia, July Brain fell up to
the time for beginning the game and
starting again later on put stop to the
proceedings in the seventh inning. At
tendance, 1885. Score: H. h. +.
Philadelphia IA 400100-6 8 1
Boston .. .0OO0100-1 3
Batteries: Frazer and Smith; Morrissey,
Mitchell and Schreck. Time, 1:35. Umpire
Connolly.
Milwaukee, Wis, July 13.-Milwaukee
won hard fought contest by punching
hits. Burke's base stealing and the hitting
of Anderson and Conroy were noteworthy
Attendance 400 Score: r. H. K.
Chicago .O000O2O00-2 5
Milwaukee .O00O01O11-3 II 2
Batteries: Sparks and Connor Harvey
and Sullivan. Time 1:55. Umpire Cantii-
lior.
Detroit, July 13.-As an exhibition OF
poor ball playing and umpire batting to-
days game was the best of the season.
Manager McAleer went into the box in the
eighth after Bowling was ordered out and
the game was a mere farce afterwards.
Attendance, 3.300 Score r. HI. e.
Detroit .......0 o. 33 6 0 00-14 II 8
Cleveland 23002-12 10 3
Batteries: Miller and Buelow; McAleer,
Weying, Bowling, Bradley and Wood.
Time 2:20. Umpire Haskell.
Baltimore, July 13.-Baltimore-W Wash
ington, game postponed on account of
rain.
Southern League.
Memphis, 5; Chattanooga, 4.
Selma. 6; Little Rock, 8.
Birmingham, s; New Orleans, {.
Nashville. 19; Shreveport, IA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

Kiss woman against her will and she
will slap your face, but she won't hate
you.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

Being afraid to ask for information is
not a sgn of superior wisdom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14
Southern League.

Memphis, 5; Chattanooga, 4.
Selma, 6; Little Rock, 8.
Birmingham, s; New Orleans, (.
Nashville, 10; Shreveport, IA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-14

Clubs ar places where men go when
they want to get rid of themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
NOTES OF NOTABLES.

The total number of women over IL
years old employed in the factories ana
workshops of the British Islands is about
800 0G0. Of whom II per cent belong 10
trade unions.
President Diaz of Mexico is most
abstemious man. His daily fare Is al
most Spartan and even when he at
tends official banquets he departs out
little from his regular diet.
NJ. de Giers is the connecting link be-
tween the Chinese and Russian courts.
He has appeared. while Russian
Plenipotentiary at Picking. an apostle
of peace. but beneath the placid. i'm
perturbable surface of the man there
turks fire.
The Dowager Empress Of Germany
was described by the late Lord Claren-
don as possessed of more statesman
like views of the proper Prussian policy
than any native noble, with the single
exception Of Prince Bismarck" Yet
those two were bitter enemies.
The magnificent Archiepiscopal
throne which was sculptured at Rome
has arrived at the great Roman Catho-
lie cathedral. Westminster. 1t Is OF
white marble with mosaic work. q
replica Of the opal throne in st. John
Lateran's, and is gift to Cardinal
Vaughan from all the English bishops
of his diocese. *
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
New England Magazine.

Probably the most interesting con-
tritution in the May number of the
New England Magazine to Maine read
ers is Edward G. Mason's article on
1.-The Presidential Campaign of 1884 in
Mr.. Blaine's Home City. The eXcit-
ing events of that period are wildly
described by the writer who at the
time was a resident of Augusta. There
is also a full page portrait of the great
statesman. as frontispiece. Two
richly illustrated articles of descriptive
interest are among the Southern
Appalachans," Frank Waldo. and
Life on the Irish Boslands. Chiffon
johnson. In can Consumption be
Cured?" Mrs. Rufus Phillips Williams
writes of Massachusetts efforts TO
combat this dread disease. Other
contributions Of note to this pleasing
number are: "Eudora brakes Rum
maging." Fall River. Mass. Pay
son Williston Lyman: and The
French in the Champlain Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
MAINE FRArERNITIEs.

1t is probable that lodge of knights
of Maccabees will be instituted in Ola
Town some time this month.
a camp OF Modern Woodsmen OF
America will probably be instituted In
Machias in the near future as the neces-
sary number of names have been received
on the application for a charter.
No. sS,. was instituted at Seaside hall.
South Portland. May eth. 1885, with twen-
ty-cight charter members. Seventeen or
the original members are still In the or
der Three have died and eight have sew
cred their connection with the order. The
first death recorded was Miss Abbie Lor-
ing whose death occurred August l.. lsso
Since that time Ocean View Comman-
derv has lost bv death - members. car
rying insurance to the amount of $2o.W~
The present membership is 1SS insured
and ten social members. The comman-
dery has paid in sick benefits $4,oSSoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
The International Monthly.

Eight noteworthy articles make up
the current number of the Internal onal
Monthly. The number opens with an
article of general interest by II. +. j.
Porter. entitled The Iron and Steel
Industry: An Introspect." The writer
reviews the many important discover
les that have been made in this great
industry and points out that others
equally as important may be expected.
f. Il. Jevons concludes his important
series of articles upon THE Science of
Religion" THE Principles of Mod
ern Dietics'' are reviewed by Carl Won
Noorden who gives much valuable in
formation. The remaining subjects
ably treated in this issue are: Ger
man Criticism" Richard NJ. Meyer:
m. Antoine and the Theatre Libre,
A. Ferdinand Herold: "A History Of
Japanese Art" John La Fargo: ''Wo-
men of the Renaissance" 3. w. Wells:
and THE Native VigOr of Roman Art,
Frank Miles Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
The Well. Read Girl.

Oh, yes: she read the papersS
In fact. she had the blues
Whenever it SO happened
She could not learn the news.
And wasn't ii just awful
That Ladysmith affair?
The hat was not becoming.
In fact. not fit to wear.
Dear me, 1t was just painful
The news that came each day.
Why. just to think. The prices
Are going up they say.
She thought war was a horror
Humanity's disgrace.
Why. it has raised the prices
OF every kind of lace!
And politics? She loved it,
She thought ii just too sweet.
She hoped none of the tickets
Would ever meet defeat
She dotted on the papers
That told of each dispute.
And. oh. the campaign buttons
She thought they were SO cute.
And had she read this morning
The terrible report
That told of a great slaughter
Around the Chinese court?
Great slaughter? Yes. she read it
She read it through and through.
1t said that Bargainseller
Cut prices square in two.
Oh. yes; she read the papers.
Dear me. She always did.
She loved the foreign papers
From Paris and Madrid
Indeed, il was important
That she should take the while
To read them and keep posted
Upon each change of style.
Baltimore American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

with the girls. Janice Meredith :"
kentucky Cardinal, The Choir
invisible" and 'Ben-Hur' were favor
ties equally with the boys and girls.
1t is curious to notice that. among all
the authors whose names are mem
toned in this article. not once do we
md that of Miss Mary F.. Wilkins in
association with this stronghold of
New England. Is il true of the TWEEN
tieth century n Of the first. that the
prophet is without honor in his own
country?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

Thus far ]. Picrpont Morgan has given
.zn ooo for New York technical school.
a., on for a botanical park in New York,
.,oo ooo for a hospital. $4,000 for a yacht
c,ub 100000 for church. s25.ooo for
,;.r,,,i,g ST Paul's Cathedral. London
I'D "a o0 rare manuscripts to the New
York Library.
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MAY MAGAZINES.
Success.

The May number of Success nrc-
sents table Of contents Of wide scope
and interest. Alfred Harmswortb
writes interestingly of .'The Carnegie
libraries" Hon. Bradford Rhodes
describes THE Making of a Banker.
TWO articles of biographical interest
are Simon Bolivar" Williams Carl
ton Fox. and Benjamin Harrison
Rev. r. c. Inglehart. Other important
contributions are: The American Ma
tion." Henry Looms Nelson: "Those
Elmer Fanshawe Girls" Mrs. Burton
Harrison: Marking Historic SHOTS"
Cornelia Cole Fairbanks; THE Awak-
ening of Ireland" Maud Come. and
Norfolk. Past and Present" Helen
Gray. There is also a valuable SYM
postum on the topic THE Kind of
Young Men Employers Want" The
issue is attractively illustrated.
scribner's Magazine.
The leading feature Of the Nav
Scribncr's is the opening installment of
a new short serial by Kate Douglas
Wiggin. entitled. 1.-THE Diary of a
Goose Girl" 1t is full Of the delight
ful humor which has thus far marked
this charming writer's work. Robert
Aston Stevenson contributes an i'm
partial study of Saloons Walter A.
WyckOff also presents social picture
in his article with Iowa Farmers"
john Fox. Jr., concludes his presenta-
ton of THE Southern Mountaineer."
The article is one Of much interest.
several travel papers are given as
fellows: Passages from a Diary in the
Pacific. John la Fargo; st Pierre
Miquelon." James Clarence Hyde,
and "A Summer in Sabots," Mary A.
Peixotto. Other articles. together with
several delightful short stories, and
poems complete a most attractive is
sue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

Who is the most popular living
American author? Whose writings
have the largest circulation? 1t is
most unlikely that you have ever
heard his name; it is Whiting Allen,
and this years edition of his works IS
). 400 600 He writes circus pamphlets
and announcements. and he finds his
particular form of literary labor to be
very profitable indeed.
Mr. Allen has been interviewed ana
has declared that his style is entirely
natural. that he does not use a dc
tionary and thcsaurus. and that he has
been turning out circus literature Tor
a dozen years. 1t is not easy. and ne
worked for a long time before he won
q recognition of those talents when
have now placed him at the head OF his
profession. When asked to point out
one passage which was to his mind the
choicest gem among his more recent
productions he responded with TINS
glowing paragraph:
Beneath the cool canvas canopy OF
the vastcst tent that ever gave Sfac-
ious shade and comfort to multitudes
the happy spectators behold the thrill
ing and awe-inspiring spectacle OF
straining at the leash in thir human
like eagerness to succeed. and WheIi
at last released they wildly dash
abcad-their flashing steel-clad feet
living faster. responsive to ambition
lash and contentious spur that ply
their foaming sides-urged to still
further effort by excitements shrickS'
guided by lines held in hot haste
Oh lfylI
they swiftly encirclc the concentric
course till at last they reach victory
goal. VIXEN through the fierce heat OF
their endeavor, steaming from the'r
distcnded nostrils. they see anu
through the wild roar of the hammer
ing of their hearts they hear ''ic
standing spectators waving their nat,
and fans in mad approval and the io"u
| and fire. nzicd acCiaims of pacahS
praise and plaudits of the populacc'
Her Jockey. runner charioteer for N'cioi'
| strive. f,+.et
The crown is for the swift-the h''es'
| alone survive.
| Victor Hugos admirers used I'd ue
| clare that he was blessed WIN III.
gift of adjective divine" but TINS "'
before the advent of Mr.. Whiting
len. And the end is not yet. MI o.
| lent asserts that he grows better -.
wear. If the English language HUI -.
out. what may not Mr.. Allen achieNe "
time to come ?-Pittsburg Dispatch
Queen Nictoria's literary tastes W.
mostly old fashioned. Walter 81.
WAS her favorite author. and she nau q
great Partially for Jane Austen