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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-16

Mr.. G.. w. Davis. a prominent far
mer of the Wake Forest section was
here yesterday. Speaking of the few
watermelons on the market. he said:
sThere is a failure in the melon crop
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The John Wanamaker Stores

dgoo and silks anywhere postal will bring hm
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
NOW KANSAS has LITTLE
WATER FOR DRINKING

Topeka, Kan, July 26.-It will be a
surprise If one-third of the corn crop
is harvested, and now that the pros
poets for that are blasted, the people
of the state have stopped considering
that part of the drouth situation, and
are devoting their attention to obtain
ing water to drink Some towns are
in sore straits. A week ago they re-
ported scarcity of stock water Now
some report that their supply of drink
ing water is almost exhausted.
Streams, ponds and wells are going
dry, and it is hard to imagine what
the people of many localities will do
for water in case rain shall not come
in a very short time. Only the towns
having water works systems have a
sufficiency Of water for everyday pur.
poses, and as the water plants are de-
pendent on the streams for their sup
ply, these, too, will soon be short
ened.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
STREET sPRINKLINa

Now that there is an apparent eftcrt
TO have the streets OF this city
sprinlsled during dry weather, some dis
cussion regarding the natureof theworl
may not be ill-timed Too much stress
cannot be laid upon its necessity, for
the tendency In such matters is 10 re-
lax after public demand loses its insist
ence, The Importance OF sprinkling
streets surfaced with macadam has not
been as fully recognized as II should
be, the thought being that the incon-
venience from dust is the only evil to
be avoided.
But much Of this dust is the surface
layer Of the streets, ground to powder,
and blowing away When the streets
are very dry the wear OF traffic is very
great. This constantly grinds up the
surface, which is removed by rain or
wind On the other hand a wet surface
prevents any considerable damage.
and thus we have one Of the best mo-
tives for sprinkling But the inconven-
fence arising from constant clouds OF
dust is very great. It. is annoying To
passengers on the cars. to pedestrians
and to those who would otherwise en-
JOY numerous pleasant drives in and
around the city. The dust is every
whore, 10 Greeps through cracks. under
doors and windows. and is the despair
of the tidy housewife.
We have reached the conclusion that
our streets must be sprinkled, and the
system should be extended to all
streets II possible Much Of the work
will be done by the car lines. If the
matter is urged, and where these do moi
operate, the city should do the work.
1t is essential that the macadam
streets be kept damp during the hour.
OF heavy traffic. 20 prevent excessiv,
wear, and also to avoid the loose sur,
facing being blown or washed away
Experience has shown that the best re
suits are secured by light sprlnkling
repeated often. This avoids a slopp,
street, and also prevents washing thl
loose surfacing into the cutters. TIT
dry weather does more injury to ma
oadam streets than all other agencies
and proper sprinkling goes far to rem
edy the difficulty.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
DETECTIVE FRANCIS

Governor HUM has ended the sus-
pense which was keeping certain poll
ticians awake by the appointment OF
Theodore w. Francis as the second
State detective It will be generally
conceded that the purposes contem-
plated in the creation of the Office
have been well served in this appoint
ment
Mr. Francis brings TO his new office
unusual fitness, and his experience in
the sherim's Office. where he has been
brought in contact with thieves and
crooks OF all descriptions. should stand
him in good stead now. Those who
know him personally, and who have
watched his career as a peace officer
will expect the most efficient servic,
at his hands lie is leycl-hcaded, sober
and courageous.
Such officers are a credit 10 the ap
pointing power, and 10 those who rec
ommend them. They demonstrate th'
usefulness of the places which the.
fiji. and satisfy the expectation of tn
people. regardless OF party. We Civ
the thugs warning that they had bst
ter seek a more congenial climate
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
SAYS THAT NEGROES
ARE NOT FIT TO VOTE

Montgomery, Ala.S July 26.-The Is.
sue in the constitutional convention
yesterday was the grandfather clause
in section of the suffrage article.
Williams, of Marengo, took the floor
in defense of the clause. His people,
he said, wanted to get rid of the negro
voter and wanted to disfranchise no
white man.
"The negro" said D. L. Hefin, of
Chambers, lis not fit to vote, and the
lively imaginations of the minority
cannot paint him So" He answered
the plea of Governor Oates for the
faithfulness of the old slaves. "They
were all right" said Mr. Heflin, "but
are passing away. The time has come
when we have got to look after the
young bucks"
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Saved the Dog.

Some time ago there was n ship
wreck at st. Margaret's bay, England,
and the life line brought sailor after
sailor to shore amid the cheers Of the
rescuers. At last only the captain re-
mained on board. The line was ready.
the signal was given, but the answer
ing jerk did not come. Again and
again for a quarter of an hour the
question passed along the rope without
reply. At last. when hope was nearly
dead, the signal came. and the captain
was, hauled dripping ashore. He pick
ed himself up. drew a small, wet, quiv-
ering dog from his breast pocket and
set 1t tenderly down. Then he looked
round and said in simple apology, 81
couldn't find the little brute any
wherew
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

city Council, as a matter OF course,
placed the name OF Samuel S. Adams
Jr., on the payroll, although he has
performed no service to the city The
kind of legislation which resulted in
his election. and the determination to
pay his salary, without any return of
service. seems to comport with the
ideas Of our city fathers. It is appar-
ent to anyone OF average intelligence
chat good administration depends upon
perfect harmony and mutual under
standing in the solicitors office. and
that this can be secured only by al
lowing that official to select his sub
ordinate. 1t is TO be regretted that
Council has been actuated solely by
in this matter, but action
by the court may compel It to re-
wise its guess.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
WAYFARER'S f'OTEBOOK
fIeas Cspture DNeIIInrs

There is an epidemic OF fieas in
Wilmington, as the Wayfarer knows
to his SORROW. These pests seem to be
confined to the West Side Of the city
and are no respecters Of persons.
Neither do the biting torments contine
themselves to houses in which the
jewellers keep dogs. Nothing seems to
be of avail in getting rid Of them, and
they increase as rapidly as
they are killed. Druggists are having
"a run on Black Flag, sulphur candles
Dalmatian powder and other flea and
bug exterminators, but the pest con-
tinues with aggravating stubbornness.
One man on the West Side has beeu
forced to sleep on mis- front porch be-
cause OF the little heas in his house.
Not only the interior of the building is
full OF them. but the grass in the back
yard is alive with them. One plan
that is said to be a sure death to fieas
is to put pieces Of fat meat in a shallow
tin plate and surround the meat with
coal oil The fleas are attracted by
the meat and are overcome by the
fumes OF the coal oil. and falling into
IL are drowned.
In a boarding house in West Fourth
street the fieas are so bad in the sleep
ing apartments that some OF the board
ers have to dress and undress standing
up in bed or else have their feet and
limbs covered with the pesky insects.
Persons owning dogs who drove
them out of the city for the Summer
months also are overrun with fleas.
but this nuisance is abated as soon as
the dogs are returned, for the fleas de-
sert carpets and furniture and return
to their natural prey. AS soon as the
dog gets pretty well loaded he is taken
to the creek, Dalmatian powder rubbed
into his hair and the fieas. while drug
ged, are easily washed out and he is
returned TO the house to reload.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

Free trade between Porto Rico and
the United States is an established
fact. The Legislature OF the island re-
Gently provided for raising the neoes
sary revenue fer governmental pur-
poses, and in accordance with the For
aker act. the president has issued a
proclamation declaring the end OF tariff
duties Despite violent denunciations
as to the governments policy, and as
surances that our only motive was to
oppress Porto Rico the administration
has kept faith with the people Of that
island. meanwhile sufficient revenue
has been raised to carry on the neces-
sary expenses OF its government
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
cnlnnhia,a Tinne ia NMin-

Newport r. J.. July 26.-The Colum.
bis yesterday in rafting thresh to
windward from New London to New.
port gave the Constitution a great
beating, the latter finishing a good
third of a mile astern of her antagonist
and being defeated 2 minutes and 5
seconds. The victory was surprising
for the race was sailed in weather
that as a rule. has just suited the
Constitution. the wind never exceed
ing 10 knots and the sea being com
paratively smooth.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
FEAsTEp ON sPARRoWs.
A Diet That Did Not Agree with the
Crane.

Diet That Did Not Agree With the
Crane.
"Some time ago had occasion to OBJ
serve an interesting change in the hab-
its and temperament of a crane which
had been picked up in the swamps of
Arkansas" said n gentleman from one
Of the towns on the Mississippi river,
land the change was startling too. The
crane was placed in a small park which
was literally filed with English spar
rows. These pests did not like the Wis
itor from the lowlands, and they made
daily assaults on the poor bird. The
crane was a pretty fowl, long. slender,
pure white and with the stately stride
OF a tragedian. The sparrows would sys-
tematically swoop down on the crane
in droves, and the attacks were fierce
and vicious.
The crane stood the assaults with in
difference for awhile. but finally the
fowl from the swamps figured out a
method of retaliation, and 1t was effec-
tual. In some way the crane learned
that sparrow was a pretty sweet NOR
sci. From the time she learned It she
feasted on sparrows. She would slip
up cautiously on these pesky twitterers
and throw her yellow beak out like a
gig. She never missed the mark. She
always landed a sparrow. and singu-
lar part Of the thing is that she would
swallow them whole, feathers and all.
But the crane would always dampen
the bird by dipping 1t in one of the wa
ter basins of the park.
'The diet evidently did not agree
with the crane, and she became n trihe
droopy and showed signs of indisposi'
ton. She finally died. and the keeper
of the park believes that the cranes
death was caused by a severe case OF
indigestion brought on by eating spar
rows."-New Orleans imes-Democrat.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Trolley Wire Breaks

Passengers on the special cars pro-
vided by the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company for the accommodation
ci those returning from the baseball
yesterday afternoon. were delayed in
reaching the city on account OF the
breaking of a trolley wire in Fourth
east of DUPONT street. One car, which
'carried a number OF persons. was CON-
PEELED to go back to Union street, up
Unicn to Eighth street, and thence
into the city.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
STANDARD TIME.
To Ascertain and PromuIgate II Is a
Costly Task.


Costly Task.
what time is it2" Few questions
are more common than this, and yet
each day the United States government
goes TO a great expense in giving it an
official answer. To ascertain the in
slant when 1t is noon on the seventy
fifth meridian and to send that infor-
nation all over the country is a great
and q costly task. The astronomical
observatory in Washington computes
the true time, which is thence trans
mitted by electricity to every important
city and town.
About five minutes before the Wash
ington noon the telegraph companies
cut off all their regular business except
on lines where they have more than
one wire. They then connect all i'm
portant points, from which there may
be numberless ramifications, with an
electric wire going into the great clock
I'm the observatory so that all over the
country Its tickings may be heard. For
the ten seconds just before - o'clock
there is silence. which rs broken by the
moon beat" Regular business is then
resumed.
In some cities the wires connect with
a time ball which drops with the noon
beat. The time ball in Washington
over the state, war and navy depart
ment building is three feet in diameter
and can be seen from all parts of the
city. Crowds frequently gather about
to see it fall. a distance of 81 feet. high
in the air. The man whom some of the
spectators suppose to be dropping the
ball Is merely there to hoist 1t again to
Its place.
In the building beneath are % clocks
which are each day automatically cor
rected by it. An electrical device sets
them. placing hour, minute and second
hands exactly vertical at the instant
the ball drops. The hands that are too
fast are pushed back, and those that
are slow are thrust forward.
Although Washington is on the sew
enty-seventh meridian. the noon hour
is for convenience computed for the
seventy-ffth, the time standard for the
eastern part of the United States. In
the central belt, which is governed by
the ninetieth meridian. the signal from
Washington means IL o'clock, in the
Rocky mountain belt it is 10 o'clock,
and on the Pacific coast line 1t is o.
Youths Companion.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

Certain persons in this city deem It
rare sport to call up the Phoenix am
bulance, and start il out on a fake mis-
sion. This kind OF joker should
spend a term breaking stone. Il has
performed a splendid service, and is
subject TO the call OF necessity. day ol
night, and anyone who seeks to annoy
or interfere with those in charge
should be brought sQuarely to Justice
One who regards such fool actions a.
humor needs 70 be born again.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Inn Is Ine

In the trouble. in the strife,
In the loneliness OF years.
Lot us say that life is life
With its sunshine. with its tears
Bear its burdens brave along,
And of sorrow make a song.
Grief is not fOrevcrmOrc-
After all the ocean-knells
Sure. the ships will sight the shore
Hear the welcome Of the bellsi
Bear life's burdens brave along
Sorrow silenced by a song,
Atlanta Constitution.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Brotherhood Of St. Andrew Meets.

Detroit. Mich, July 26.-The open.
ing session of the Brotherhood of st.
Andrew Of the United States and Can
ada was held here yesterday after
noon, with an attendance Of about
1.6OO delegates. H. d. w. English, of
Pittsburg. Pa. president Of the United
States Brotherhood. spoke on Broth
erhood Needs" and n. Fernon David
son on "The Spirit OF st. Andrew in
Personal influence"
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Elks Go Back To Their Homes.

Milwaukee. Wis. July 26.-The
grand lodge, Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Elks. adjourned last
night, to meet in Salt Lake City on
the second Tuesday in August, 1902.
The most important question to come
up for consideration was the report of
the committee on the National Elks
Home. The committee report recon-
mended the postponement of the mat
ter for another year. Baltimore will
likely get the convention in 1908.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Heather Chluee Not In It

HAaANNN eUANNN WQA W ~
For trickery and cunning, Milk In
spector Walter McEvilly can give the
''Heathen Chinee" cards and spades
and win out in walk. His victims are
the milkmen and dealers in milk who
sell their fluid merchandise in the
city of Wilmington. In speaking OF
the inspector, a milkman recently told
the Wayfarer that Mac" crept up on
them unawares and that no brass band
or drum corps heralded his approach.
He is like fiea," continued the milk
dealer and appears when least ex-
pected.'
Many Of the milkmen who come into
the city have seen so little of Mr.. Nc
Evilly that they do not know him ex-
lcept by reputation He delights in
testing the milk in the wagons while
the driver is chatting with a pretty
waitress at the back door of some resi-
dence or is delivering a big order. Az
ter working the test he slips away un-
observed by the milkman. 1t was while
Operating in this manner that Mr.. Nc
Evilly was at one time taken for a
thief and openly accused Of repeated
thefts and denounced by an irate far
liner. This millxman is well-known and
makes a practice of leaving his wagon
lat Sixth and Shipley streets, while he
delivers milk to several customers in
that vicinity. Mr. McEvilly became
aware Of this practice and chose that
opportunity to test the lacteal fluid.
He did it several times without being
discovered by the farmer. who was a
new dealer, and who did not know the
inspector. The farmer saw traces OF
la visitor though. and his suspicious
were aroused. He was sure that some
, person or persons were getting free
. milk at his expense. so he watched anC
caught Mr. McEvilly red-handed II
r taking milk from his cans. He wa:
lmad. and his face was purple will
rage, when NE rushed up to the wagoI
land shouted; Col darn your thievin
d picter, l lnowed that someone was
/. stealin' my milk. and now I hev go
/. you. consarn you"
+ Yes, and if this milk don't come III
n to the standard when tested, gol der
= you're picture, I got you. too" replis'
l. Mr.. McEvilly.
l. The farmer was no fool and sized u
the situation in a minute. He apollo
gized to the inspector. who enjoye
the joke immensely.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Underwear

or men, women and children
It bargain prices as follows:
Mems Gauze Shirts, all
long sleeves, 19c for the SIC
grade.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts,
with short sleeves and
drawers to match, 25c per
garment.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts,
all long sleeves, 29c for the
39c grade.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts,
short sleeves, 37Hc for the
SOC grade.
Mems Jean Drawers ,25c
and SOC for the SOC grade.
Women's Ribbed Vests,
extra value, at 10c, 121sc,
17c and 25c each.
Ladies' Ribbed Pants,
lace trimmed, at 25c per
pair.
Children's Gauze Vests
and Pants, all sizes, 121zc to
25c per garment.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

Secretary Long evidently desires a
fair and full inveltiga;lon sf Ia mat
tors in controversy between Admirals
Sampson and Schley. In response 10
the request Of the later for a court of
inquiry. the secretary grants it at once
and names three adnimals topefform the
dnty, with Dewey as the presiding Of
ficer. He also desSares that all parties
shall be heard: hut. nest important. he
has declared that 'he sittinEs shall be
public, and the American people be al
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Realstratlon At An End.

FL Reno. o. T., July 26.-At 6
o'clock this evening the booths in this
city and Lawton will be closed. and
the registration Of seekers for homes
in the Kiowa-Comanche and Apache
reservations will be at an end. Last
night at the close Of registration 161..
992 persons had registered in the two
districts.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
The G. A. R. Encampment.

st. Louis. July 26.-In general or.
ders issued yesterday by Commander.
in-chief Lee Rassieur. OF the G. A.
r.. in regard to the 25th national en-.
campment. to be held in Cleveland
September to IA, announcement is
made that the Central Passenger AS.
sociation has made a rate OF / cent a
mile TO and from Cleveland.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Dotted Swiss

and Organdie, white grounds
with black fancy stripes and
scroll designs, the prettiest of
this years printings, 10 and
121ac per yard. Only a few
pieces, all we could secure.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
n. III. SCOTT.
R. II. SCOTT,
3l4 Market st.
White Waists

100 advertised Wednesday
were nearly all sold; we have
secured 80 more, all there is
left, these we will sell Satur-
day at the same price, 79c for
a $3.50 waist. They are made
of fine White India Linen,
nicely tucked and hemstitch-
ed.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Another Railroad Combine.

St. Paul. Mimi, July 26.-Private ad.
vices received yesterday by st. Paul
line from reliable New York sources
is that the frequently reported deal
for the consolidation Of the Minneapo-
lis and st. Louis and the Iowa Central
with the Illinois Central is actually
under way, and is in prospect of early
elimination.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
FIND OLD ORDINANCE
Has a Curfew Law of
Long Standing

It has been found that Wilmington
has a curfew law that has not been in
operation for many years. 1t provides
that minors shall not congregate or as
semble in any streets, lanes, alleys or
In market houses of the city after sun
set. without written permission of
their parents. guardians or masters,
and that it shall be Illegal for them to
ccngregate or assemble at any time on
Sunday. 1t is the duty Of the mayor
10 disperse such assemblages when
they come to his notice, and the high
constable is required to give assist
ance.
The ordinance has not been repealed
and is held to be In power
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

lowed to judge Of all questions by the
evidence adduced. This is eminently
fair and no snap judgment will be pce-
sible. 1t is now in order for the parti-
san press to let the matter rest, await
ing the formal and official investiga-
ton
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Premature Blast Killed TWO.

Hazleton, Pa, July 26.-Joseph Kro
walsld, aged As. and George Vanolsli.
aged %, his laborer. were killed in the
Laurel lil colliery yesterday by the
premature explosion of a blast.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Policemen Are Too Warm

That the policemen of Wilmington
should wear thinner and more com
fortable clothing during the Summer
months, the Wayfarer has long since
been convinced, but has not had a
proper instance to cite in defense OF
his argument. He would not like to
see the police in shirt waists unless
they were garments made in regula-
tion style, but he would like to see
them with ligher coats and look more
like men ready for service than like
Holsters, as they do now. In Jersey
City the police officers wear well-fit-
ting black alpaca coats with their
badges pinned on the left side The
officers look cool and comfortable and
little exertiOn does not overhead
them and play them out.
Buttoned up in a blue wooden uni
form coat Wilmington policemen suf-
fer untold discomfort while patroling
their beats. and the heavy garment ex-
hausts them in making a chase. 1t
would be a humane act on the part Of
the police commissioners if they would
permit the officers to wear black
lalpaca coats during midsummer.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
Incorporated in no,er

The Foreign and Domestic Light
Heat and Power Company placing its
office at Wilmington. was Incorporated
in Dover yesterday with capital stock
u $500 eco
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

-Campemeting began at Wheatiey
Md. to-day, with the Rev. A. W. Good
hand as minister in charge,
Howard Wilkinson. late OF Dover
who eloped with his wlfeB sister. =
living in Nebraska.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

An Evening contemporary speaks OF
a person who was reported as dying
several timesap the papers. y 1t would
be strange. indeed. TO report a person
as dying several times. but how could
he die in the papers?
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

500 yards of White Plaid
Organdie, the cleaning up of
an importers stock at half
price. 1910 per yard instead
of 25c.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26
R. II. SCOTT,
3l4 Market St.
The Weather and the Almanac.
The temperatures continued high "
terday throughout the corn belt,

though, except
Iowa, they We
slightly low
than on Wedn
day. From N
England westwt
and in the mid
Atlantic sta
they we're gu
moderate. Th'
were rain stor.
from New III
land to NebrasI
Forecast: ShS
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

The Bowers Dredging Company's
sucker Is at work at the mouth OF the
Christiana river.
Evening journal., 1901-07-26

The coolest place on a hot Summe
night is on the pavilion at the Jefferson
House, New Castle.