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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

ern people some farmers in this vicinity
have planted Alfalfa, while walking
through a field floats where Alfalfa
was growing, / found some sort of a
blight had attacked it, and enclose some
of the stems for your inspection. Was
it planted too early for this climate?"
1t is common thing for Alfalfa to
turn yellow the first sumner, and if it is
not mown off it is apt to die. 1t is not
a good plan to SOW the seed of Alfalfa
with a grain crop for it will do far bet
ter sown alone, and then it can be treat
ed as it needs. The best growers of
Alfalfa now NOW it over once or twice
during the first summer, not for any
hay of course, but solely for the pur-
pose of re-invigorating the plants, and
to get good bottom growth that is es-
sential to the production of a good crop
the following summer Then, too it has
been found that lime is essential to it's
success, and one reason for the great
success of the crop in the arid west is
that the lime has not been washed out
of the soil as it has in rainy regions
The second winter or early spring the
Alfalfa should have a dressing of fresh
ly slaked lime at rate of about twenty
bushels per acre. Then if the soil is
suitable you may have a permanent
field. Alfalfa, in fact is rather too per-
manent and cannot be made to join in
a short and improving rotation of crops.
but where it will grow well it is a val
liable thing to have a patch to help out
hay crop and to furnish a valuable feed
for COWS and sheep. One of the most
successful Alfalfa growers we know is
Mr.. j. e. Wing, Ohio who on a farm of
$50 acres fattens 1900 lambs every win
ter mainly on Alfalfa hay. He buys the
range lambs of the western plains in
the fall and puts them in his barns and
feeds the hay with some grain and sells
the fattened lambs in the spring at
good profit. He is thus enabled to very
rapidly increase the fertility of his
acres by the great quantities of the
richest manure he makes, for he can
easily make up whatever loss there is
to the soil with little acid phosphate
and potash annually on the Alfalfa, and
he gets all the nitrogen he needs in the
manure from the feeding of the nitro.
genous hay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
THE SITUATION EXPLAINED.
Galviras Not an Invader But Follower Of
Andrads Opposing castros Authority.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, August 2.-The political
situation in the neighboring republics
of Venezuela and Colombia in South
America, and the possibility of war be.
tween these two States, is attracting
considerable attention in diplomatic
circles. Should war actually result the
authorities in each country would not
only have to deal with their foreign
enemies. but also with their domestic
foes, as each of the countries now has
what practically amounts to civil war
on it's hands.
Neither the Colombian nor the Vene-
zucan legation here has much direct in
formation, which will throw additional
light upon the situation in their re-
spective countries, and the cable re-
ports are exceedingly conflicting. The
officials at the Colombian Legation are
at a loss to understand the report of
President Castro's declaration of mar
tial law on the ground that his country
is being invaded by Colombia. The rev.
olution, headed by DR.. Galviras, is said
to be in no sense an invasion of Colon
bians. DR.. Galviras belonged to the
party of Andrade, who was overthroWn
by Castro, and it is stated in diplo-
matte circles that he is simply heading
a revolution of Venezuelans against the
latters authority.
No definite information has been re-
ceived here regarding the whereabouts
of General Tribe; who in turn is head
ing movement against the present
Government in Colombia from the Vene-
zuelan side.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
The Alabama Convention.
(By Associated Press.)

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2.-Section II or
the suffrage article was adopted without
amendment today in the Constitutional
Convention. This section provides that
after the first day of January, 1908, any
applicant for registration may be re-
quired to state under oath, where he
lived during the five years next preced-
ing the time at which he applies to regis
ter; announce the names he was known
by during that period and give the name
of his employer, if any, during such
period.
Section Il, which states that the Gem
eral Assembly shall pass laws to regu-
late and govern elections was adopted
with an amendment. The poll tax quail
fcation, which requires male inhabitants
of the State to pay $3.50 over the age of
81 and under the age of 40 was taken up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
THE SOFT COAL COMBINE.
Syndicate Representing Fifty Millions Formed
to Finance the Consolidation.
(By the Associated Press.

New York Aug. 1.-The Mail and Elk
press says today:
''It was learned today that an under
writing syndicate of possibly $5O,O0O,OO
had been formed to finance the consolida-
ton of the bituminous coal properties
along the Norfolk and Western, Chesa-
peake and Ohio and possibly also the
Hooking Valley, Baltimore and Ohio and
other railroads in West Virginia, West
ern Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Judge E. II. Gary, chairman of the
United States Steel Corporation, is un-
derstood to be one of the leading spirits
in the deal.
Judge Gary, it is believed by some, may
represent J. P. Morgan and Company.
The design is to run the solft coal
business in harmony with the anthracite
trade, which Mr. Morgan, in measure,
controls
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
The East IN Good Shape,

Dr. James Dinwiddie has just returned
to the city from visit to the eastern
portion of the State and he has a glow
ing report of the crop conditions there.
About Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson
and as far as Goldsboro he learned that
the crors were never in better condition.
Tobacco, cotton and corn are all doing
we'll. An indication of the prosperity of
that section as told by DR.. Dinwiddie is
that he found a good crop of girls ready
to come to Peace Institute this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
INVASION OF CAPE COLONY.
Beers Strength There Put at 1000. The Final
Stand May be Made There,
(By Associated Press.

London, Aug. 3.-The Cape Town cores
pendent of the Daily Mail in commuDi-
cation dated July 18th places the strength
of the Beers in Cape Colony between
1000 and 5000 men. almost all of whom
are rebels.
The Daily Mail contrasts this with the
official statement not long ago that there
were only 1000.
THE colonial authorities the cor
respondent continues, have just awak-
ened to the possibility that the last shot
in the war may be fired in Cape Colony
and unles vigorous efforts are put forth
there is nothing to prevent the Beers
from holding out another twelve months.
A communication to the Daily Express
of the same date saws that the Boer
plan is to make a final stand south OF
the Orange River. and that they may
hold out for six months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Natives Armed by British.
lRv the Associated Press.l

London. August "a correspondent OF
the Daily News whose name the paper
reserves, says:
I'VE have deliberately armed the ma
tives. l have seen scores Of them with
rifles and bandoliers. Once l travelled
in a train which carried two truck loads
of armed blacks in complete khaki get up.
They are constantly to be seen, ones
friends tell one, about Kimberley and
to the north of that town. Armed Kaf-
frs have been known to attack people
on their farms in Bechuanaland in parts
OF the Transyaal, and in the vicinity OF
Mafeking."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Kinston's Tobacco Market.

Mr.. T. C. Wooten, of klnstoh' "ho was
in the city yesterday tells OF the mag
cent showing made at the opening Vi the
tobacco market at Klnston LOT inns SEA
son The opeping sales took place on
Thursday and nearly 100000 pounds of to-
bacco were sold. This is the largest
onenine DAVIS sale since the market was
started and the prices given were very
good The best grades sold as high as
40 cents a pound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

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man who is a full graduate in Banking,
Commercial Law, Penmanship, CONNER
cial Correspondence and Bookkeeping,
from one of the leading Business Colleges
in the United States. desires position
with reliable firm only. Had seven years
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present employers, to whom references
will be given. Reason for changing is
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and Observer 31-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
FOURTEEN PEOPLE INJURED.
Car Wrecked on Dayton, Springfield and ur-
bana Trolly Line,
(By the Associated Press.)

Springfield Ohio August 1.-THE Day.
ton, Springfield and Urbana Trolley car
scheduled to arrive in this city from Day
ton at $3.50 o'clock, crashed into coai
car which stood on an open switch near
Donnellsvlle this evening and as a re-
suit fourteen persons are lying In the
Mitchell-Thomas Hospital seriously
wounded Four are believed to be dying
and others, whose names could not De
learned, went to their homes with IN
juries which were considered too slight 10
record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Traffic Across Isthmus Threatened.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug "A cablegram has
been received at the State Department
from the United States consul at Colon,
stating that If the present revolutionary
troubles in that section become more ag-
gravated the traffic across the Isthmus
will surely become interrupted. me
United States government is bound by
treaty to keep this traffic open to the
world No request for warship to be
sent to the scene Of the trouble has been
made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Disgraces the State, Says Longino.
(By the Associated Press.)

Jackson Miss, Aug. 2.-Governor
Longino has returned from Carrollton,
where three negroes were lynched last
night. The Governor says the State has
been again disgraced by this affair, which
is all the more horrible because the
lynched negroes were accused not
of the assassination of Taiiaferro and
his wife, but simply of completely in the
crime or of guilty knowledge of the fact.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Phillips to Resume Business.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, H.. Aug George E. Phil
lips will issue a circular tomorrow an
nouncing that he will be able to resume
active operations on the board of trade
by next Tuesday or Wednesday. Phillips
asserts that the experts examination OF
the firms books make it certain that the
worst has been told, and that Ne firm
is not a loser to a larger extent than
100000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
DR.. Henry Horlbeck Dies,
(By the Associated Press

Charleston S. c., Aug. 2-Dr. Henry b.
Horlbeck, at the time of his death and
for may years health officer of this port,
died here yesterday. He was Confeder-
ate surgeon of ability, an ex-presdent
of the American Medical Association, and
an eminent authority on yellow fever.
His body, according to his direction, will
be cremated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
TIE CENSOR STOPPED 1T.
Kruger's Command That the Beers Should Con-
tinue Fighting
(By the Associated Press.

London, August "A dispatch from
Standcrton, Transvaal, dated July 9th,
which had been stopped by the censor.
has just been received here. 1t reads:
walter Kitchener met Louis Botha
and his secretary, De Wet, by appoint
ment near Plat Rand few days ago.
They brought Krugers reply to both as to
sur.Ander. 1t was:
Botha, De Wet, Delarey, Steyn; Con-
tinue fighting. Alienation will be sent
when needed, Enough for the present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

1t is easier to keep we'll than get cured.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken now
and then, will always keep your bowels
in perfect order They never grippe but
promote an easy gentle action. W. IL.
King Drug Co., VIM. Simpson, Bobpltt-
Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

The Cuban Constitutional convention
began yesterday to consider separately
the provisions of the electoral bill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L. RAILWAY.
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Short Line to Buffalo.

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Low rates to Buffalo, account Pan
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Tickets sold daily, good to return octo-
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For tickets, Pullman reservation, ap-
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For tickets Pullman and Stateroom res
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
REVOLUTIONlSTS BEATEN
So Saws One of the Governments Gen.
sored Dispatches.
A REVOLUTION RAGING IN COLOMBIA
Thus II Venezuela and Colombia 60 10 War
They Must Not Only Fight Each
Other But Foes at Home
(By the Associated Press.)

Port of Spain, Trinidad, August I'm
consequence of the resignation of Senior
Puldo, Minister of War, it is feared that
President Castro, of Venezuela as pro-
posed to the Cabinet, will declare war
against Colombia, notwithstanding public
opinion is against such a move.
The President, it is said, suggested
that the passports be handed to the Min
lister from Colombia.
1t is feared the most serious complica-
lions will follow the present situation.
THE REBELS DEFEATED.
Caracas, Venezuela, Aug. 1.-The Ven
ezuelan Government reports that the
revolutionisrs have been defeated near
San Cristobal.
REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA.
San Juan p. r., Aug o.--Mail advices
received here from Venezuela and Col
ombia say the censored eablegrams which
the Venezuelan Government allows press
correspondents to forward from Caracas
are inaccurate. President Castros army,
it is added, does not exceed 5000 soldiers.
General U1ibe Uribc is reported TO tie
a months march from Bogota, the CAPT
tai of Colombia. with less than 1000
men.
Battles are said to be imminent. The
Venezuelan revolutionistS were at San
Cristobal and the Colombian revolution
lists were at Cucuta when the mail nd.
vices were forwarded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

If you are losing appetite, lying awake
nights, take Hoods Sarsaparilla-its just
the tonic you need.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

For quick news, telegraph, telephone.
tell q lady. That's how Dughi's cream
got SO popular. Tell a lady.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
THE BEAR AND BONDS
The Thrilling Subjects Be-
fore the Aldermen.
Both Were Discussed at Last Nights Meeting
The Bear Got the Money Appre pria-
lion to Military Companies.

The board of aldermen held a thrilling
meeting last night.
Two agitating subjects engaged the
attention of the city fathers-the bonds
and the bear.
The bonds came first to the bat, but
they seemed to arouse no enthusiasm
on the bleachers, and soon famed out.
The bear then took the floor and held
1t until he squeezed an extra 5000 for his
keep out of the city treasury.
Then the board adjourned,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04
Telegraphic Briefs.

Senator Cullom, who spent yesterday
with the President says he does not look
for any general tariff revision.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

All was quiet at Carrolton, Miss, yes
terday and last night. There were ru
mors of additional lynchngs. but the re
ports were without foundation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

George w. Ranck, one of the bes
known literary men of Kentucky, wa
killed by Louisville and Nashville tran
yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

The Columbia and independence vii
race today over triangular course il
the second contest of the series of thu
Newport Yacht Racing Association
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

James Kirby and Robert Lee were
hanged at st. Augustine, Fla, yesterday
for the murder of julius F.. Skew last
MAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-04

In the BRUSH House OF Commons IdSt
night motion was made to reduce the
salary of the Colonial Secretary, Joseph
Chamberlain and his policy of devasta-
ton in South Africa was savagely at
tackled Chamberlain defended himself
with vigor, declaring the Government
would carry on the war until the Beers
were completely subdued. The motion
to reduce his salary was lost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

though not large one, In the treas
ury, and thers is no lack of activity In
the more important trading circles.
Senor Sagasta, one of the notable
figures in the political history of the
day, has a tremendous task before
him. He stands for Spanish Liberal
ism, and there Is no one in the country
that is so we'll versed in its peculiar
conditions. Worn by long service to
his country, absolutely faithful to 1t
in every sense, OF unimpeachable in
tegrity, Sagasta has earned the title
of the Grand Old Man OF Spanish
Liberalism, and IL IL a deserved recog-
milton.
Sagasta's cabinet includes General
Weyler, as Minister of War; Senior
Moret, as Minister of the Interior; the
Duke of Almodovar del Rio, as Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, and the
Duke of Veragua, as Minister of the
Navy. The first and last named gen
tlemen are rot known In the United
States, but 1t can hardly DE said that
they are regarded with favor.
The American people remember
Weyler through his Cuban admlnistra-
ton, the story Of which, all things con-
sidered, does not improve with the
telling. The Duke of Almodovar del
Rio Is said to be somewhat In SYM
rathy with the British; Senior Moret
is perhaps the best known of all the
cabinet. and has an excellent record.
General Weyler's influence was In
evidence in connection with the mar
riage of the Princess of Asturias, the
Queens eldest child. The Princess's
choice-Don Carlos de Bourbon-is the
second son Of the Count Caserta, who
is n pronounced Carlist. The Queen
Regent approved OF the match because
1t was based entirely on mutual esteem
and love, but Senor Sagasta strongly
opposed the marriage, even refusing
to be in office when 1t took place. Gen
eral Weyler's friendship for the younl
man meant so much, however, thai
Notwithstanding Sagasta's disapproyal
which was warmly seconded by botl
Liberals and Republicans. the mar
riage was consummated. Don Carlos
now Prince of the Asturias by the
royal decree-studied In the Artillery
School at Sesovia, and served in Cubs
under Weyler.-Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The life of photographer Is not
always a happy one He has to in
wade precincts which are almost sacred
in mis- efforts to get a snap shot, and
sometimes he literally takes his life in
his hands when he has to set up his
machine in dangerous quarters. A
well-known artist had an exciting ex-
perience the other day when he
essayed to make photograph OF Boli-
var, the huge elephant at the Zoo.
Getting inside the cage in which Boli-
var has been confined for so long, the
photographer set up his machine and
awaited a favorable moment.
Bolivar seemed to be disturbed by
the presence of the strange apparatus
in his cell, and, suddenly whisking
around, managed to snap the chains
by which he is always bound. The
frightened photographer made a dash
to one side to escape the waving trunk
which he saw coming his way. and In
his confusion made a misstep which
landed him, camera and all. in a pit In
which the waste hay and refuse of the
cage are kept. Luckily for him the
keepers rushed to his assistance and
dragged him out before the angry ami
NAL could get at him. His camera was
badly damaged, and nearly week
passed before he could muster up suf-
ficient courage to renew his attempt
Philadelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
Girl,s Eton Costume.

Young girls are never more charm
ing and attractive than when wearing
some variation of the fashionable
Eton. This stylish little costume in
cludes all the latest features and can
be made simpler or more fanciful as
the trimming is varied and the sleeves
are plain or made with puffs. The
May Manton original from which the
large drawing was made is of novelty
goods In mixed browns with trimmings
of banana yellow taffeta and brown
velvet ribbon and full front and sleeve
puffs Of the banana colored silk. but
all dress materials can be used. Serge
with plain skirt, straight bands OF
black on the jacket, plain sleeves and
taffeta full front seems simple and
serviceable school frock. Pretty light
colored costumes or simple silks.
made as Illustrated. are charming for
afternoons at home and various CON-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
Big window, No Harmony

The Builders Trade Journal says
that plate glass, the creation of COM
paratively recent times, is responsible
for many of the enormities which rem
der the street architecture OF today 30
devoid of grace and harmony. Those,
however, who contend that a house
window glazed with small panes--even
those SO popular at the beginning OF
the 10th century, about 12x15 inches
is much more pleasing In appearance
than one glazed with one great sheet.
are, we think quite in the right.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The pest of yellow fever has been
combated with such vigor in Cuba
that not q single death has been re-
ported as resulting from it this year,
according to good authority. Reports
received by Surgeon-Genera Wyman
from members of the medical staff
scattered all over the Island of Cuba
show that 1t is practically free from
yellow fever. This Is probably the
first time this statement could be made
for centuries. The reason that yellow
fever has been SO successfully over
come Is because of the efficient sani-
tary methods employed by the United
States health officers. Havana itself
has been revolutionized as regards its
sanitary conditions. Recent expert
ments having proved that yellow fever
was TO a great extent transmitted by
mosquitoes bred In the tropical
swamps and the cesspools, drastic
means We're employed to kill these in
sects. The streets and sewers in Ha.
vana and other cities of the island
were sprlnkled with kerosene, with
most satisfactory results.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
The Arms of Wales.

The king is said to be favorably
disposed to the inclusion of the arms
of Wales in those of the future Princes
of Wales. 1t is to be hoped that the
dragon will not be used as the symbol
of this inclusion. for nothing, heraldi-
cally, could be more absurd. The
dragon does not occur in the coats
of arms of any of the ancient Welsh
princes or in those of any of the old
Welsh families. 1t is sometimes spok-
en- OF as the emblem of the Tudors;
but Owen Tudor, the founder OF the
Tudor family, was not armigerous;
and the red dragon which Henry VII.
adopted was not that of the Tudors,
but was a compromise between the
white bull of York and the red lion
and greyhound of Lancaster.