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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
FIRST BALL FOR THE MAN
The Wife Flies Into the Street, the
Husband Following.
AN9 HIS BULLET PlERCEs HER HEART
A Bitter Quarrel Preceded the Tragedy. The
Husband Left Home But Returned, Re-
newed the Quarrel and Draw
ing His Revolver Fired.
(By the Associated Press.l

Harrisburg, Pa, July 22.Wiliam Filler
a steel worker, shot and killed his wife,
Clara Filler. and Harry Bennett, ma
chinist, today at Steelton, near here.
The Filters and Bennett boarded at the
same house and it is alleged that Filler
was jealous of Benefits attentions to
mis- wife,
The parties had a bitter quarrel last
night and Filler left the house. He re-
turned this morning and the quarrel was
renewed
The husband drew his revolver and shot
Bennett, killing his instantly.
Mrs. Filler ran into the street, followed
by her husband, who shot her through the
heart. She died while being carried into
the house. The murderer escaped and
is still at large.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
s9IPPING COAL TO NEW ORLEANS
To be Transported by Barges From Alabama
Through Lake Borgne Canal,
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, July 22-Preparations
are being perfected by the Warrior
River Coal and Transportation Company
for beginning the transportation of coal
by barge from the mines of the Warrior
river in Alabama to this city by means
of the recently constructed Lake BorGne
canal.
lied under the laws of the State of Con-
necticut and is capitalized at $3,000,O00.
j. d. Rigsle, president of the Warren
Paper Manufacturing Company, is presi-
dent of the organization; Thomas M.
Waller, of Connecticut, treasurer and
attorney, and e. K. Waller, secretary.
oliver Gildersleeve, of the Gildersleeve
Transportation Company of New York,
is one of the stockholders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
NAMED BY ROOSEVELT.
among the Appointaes at New Orleans Will
be One Negro.
(By the Associated Press.)


Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 22.-President
Roosevelt has determined upon the fol-
lowing appointments for Federal officers
at New Orleans La, and the announce
ment of them was made at Sycamore
Hill tonight:
Elmer Wood. as naval officer vice John
Weber, deceased; Henry Mccall, as col
lector of customs, vice Augustus T. VIM
berley, to take effect next December; r.
B. Kennedy (colored), as receiver of
public moneys, vice Charles P. Johnston,
to take effect January 1st, 1903.
Frederic S. Gibbs, Republican National
Committeeman from New York, was a
guest of the President at luncheon today.
At considerable length they discussed
the political situation in New York State.
Mr. Gibbs returned by a late afternoon
train to New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
TO TEST GUN CARRIAGES.
Beard Selected Organizes and Will Decide on
Kind to be Used in Future.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, July 22.-The board Sc
lected by Secretary Root to test dfsap-
pearing gun carriages met today and or
ganized. This board will decide upon the
system of gun carriages that will be used
in sth2 future. In making the tests the
board will visit five different posts where
disappearing carriages and barbette car
riages are mounted, so that the guns
of every caliber and of each kind can be
tested. The points selected to make these
tests are Fortress Monroe, Va; Fort
Dupont, Del; Fort Wadsworth, N. y:
Fort Wright, N. Y, and Sandy Hook,
n. j.
The board today organized and made
arrangements for the visits to the sew
eral forts where the tests are 10 be made
1t will go to Fortress Monroe tomorrow
evening, making the tests there Thurs
day and will then proceed up the coast
to the other forts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Think Strike May be Won in 10 Weeks
,Bv the Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Ind, July 22.-President
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers
expects to leave Indianapolis tomorrow
for Wilkesbarre, where he will probably
reopen strike headquarters Thursday or
Friday. His intention, ii is understood
is to remain in the anthracite region
until the strike is settled. Secretary
Wilson says he docs not expect any more
large donations until tomorrow.
1t is understood that Mitchell and his
associates are. convinced that they can
wi nthe anthracite strine if they can hold
cut for ten weeks longer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
National League.
Eastern League,

First game: Providence 3; Worces-
ter g
Second game-Providence 8; Worces-
ter 2.
Toronto g. Montreal j.
Newark 1 Rochester ).
Jersey City Il; Buffalo 10.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
P.p.CLAXTON CHOSEN
Elected to Chair in University
of Tennessee.
This Chair is the Department of Education Just
Established. Professor CIsxton Will
Fec nt.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Knoxville, Tenn, July 22.-Prof. p. p.
gogy in the North Carolina State Indus
trial and Normal College. was today
elected to the chair of the Department of
Education in the University of Tennes-
see. He will accept the offer.
Pref. ClaXton is closely identified with
the summer school of the South, the
largest school of the kind in the United
States, having been one of the main or
ganizers with President Dabney, of the
University Of Tennessee. and the work
which he has done in this connection
brought him the offer of the trustees of
the University of Tennessee to take the
chair of the Department of Education
which was established today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
TAMPERING WITH MAIL.
Lieutenant Governor Tillman Withdraws tho
Charge he Made,
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, July 22.-Lieutenant
Governor Tillman, of South Carolina
today telegraphed Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow that he
wthdraws the charges that his mail
had been tampered with in the postoffice
at Pickens. S. c. The charge alleged
that valuable political papers addressed
to Mr.. Tillman had been obtained from
the Pickens postoffice by an unknown
party. The case is now in the hands of
postoffice inspectors for investigation
but no report has been received from
them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Strike at Augusta Still On.
iBv the Associated Press.l

New Bedford. Mass, July 22.-At q
special meeting of the executive council
of the United Textile Workers of Amer
lea today, called especially to hear
report from Secretary Hilbert, who has
just arrived from a six weeks stay in
Augusta, Ga, the secretary stated that
the strike of the operatives in the mill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23

of the J. P. King Manufacturing Com
pany, was as bitter as ever. The ques-
tion of assuring continued help for the
Southern strikers was then taken up but
action was deferred The committee will
also consider the subject of advance in
wages for the carders and spinners en-
ployed in the mills of the New England
cotton yarn company in this city and Fall
River,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Cannot Protect Foreigners.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cape Haytien, Hayti, July 22.-The
local authorities here have notified the
consular corps that Cape Haytien is to
be attacked by land and sea, and that
they cannot guarantee the safety of
foreigners. The consuls have requested
that the French cruiser D'Assas, now at
Port Au Prince, be sent here. but the
french minister there has replied that
the situation at Port au Prince does not
permit the sending of the cruiser to Cape
HaYtien.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
The Spinners Foil.
(Rv tho Associated Presn

Thy the Associated PreSS.)
London, July ga committee of the
Federation of the Spinners Association
Of Southeast Lancashire announce that
the recent circular to the trade advising
a reduction of the output in order to
meet the emergency created by America S
raising of the price of cotton has failed
IN eight per cent of the replies. The
question will be discussed in a meeting
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Miles to Visit the Encampment.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 22.-Several distin-
auished army officers will visit the en-
of the District National Guard
at Leesburg, Va, tomorrow, including
Lieutenant General Miles and his aide,
Colonel Whitney, Surgeon General For
wood and Colonel J. Van Hoff, of the
Medical Department. They will be re-
ceived with the usual honors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23

found no trace of Strong. Captain Titus
said that Miss Yohe had come to New
York today from Hastings on the Hud-
son, and with several detectives was
making a tour of the pawn shops for
the purpose of identifying if possible,
some of the Jewels supposed to have
been pawned by Strong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
ASKS FOR A WARSH|P
The Gunboat Machias Goes
to Cape Haytien.
The Place 10 be Attacked by Land and Sea.
Local Authorities Declare FOREIGNERS
in Danger.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 22.-Secretary Moody
in a cablegram today to Commander Nc
Crea of the gunboat Machias, now at
Colon, directed him to proceed with. that
vessel to Cape Haytien in response to
the request of the United States consul
there. Orders also were sent to the
gunboat Marietta directing her to proceed
to Colon to take the place of the Machias
as soon as she has finished her present
work on the Venezuelan coast
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Strong Cannot be Found.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, July 22.-Captain Titus of
the detective bureau, said today that sew
eral detectives had been at work all
night looking for ex- Captain Putnam
Bradlee Strong, against whom war
rant charging theft was sworn out by
Miss May Yohe. but that his men had
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Forty-Four Houses Burn.
(By the Associated Press.l

Birmingham, Ala, July 22-Fire
which broke out today at Brooksde, a
town of 1000 inhabitants, situated in
Jefferson county. ten miles from Bir
mingham destroyed four business
houses and about forty residences. caus
ing a loss of S50,000. The greater part of
the stock and furniture in the burned
buildings was saved. but considerably
damaged The insurance is light
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23

President Mcneil opened the conven-
tion by saying it was his pleasure to
call to order the fourteenth annual con-
vention of the State Firemen's Associa.
tion. and then asked all to rise and stand
while Rev. Dr. l. Mex. Pittenger in
voked the blessing of the Great Chief O!
the universe.
DR.. Pittengers prayer was a beauti-
fully appropriate offering of thanks and
petition for grace. He closed with the
Lords Prayer. which the delegates re-
peated after him.
President McNeill then fittingiy pre-
sented Mayor Powell, of Raleigh, who
after offering the freedom of the city,
introduced Mr.. M. T. Leach, of Raleigh.
Mr. Leach, in his address of welcome.
referred to the fact that a few years
ago there was no organized fire depart
meht In the State. and pointed to the
present splendid organization as the re-
suit or the work of the State Firemen s
association. He expressed the hope that
there would be soon, instead of so or
o' hre companies, $50 companies, that
every hamlet would have an organiza-
lioh' he dwelt upon the noble, self
sacrihclng work of the volunteer fire.
man In glowing eloquent terms. and was
frequently interrupted by applause from
the convention.
Hon. R. D. Douglas. of Greensboro
was then introduced, and in his usuaI
polished and eloquent way responded tn
the cordial welcom given by exnressin,
the appreciation and thanks of tho
Greensboro delegation for the many
courtesies and kindnesses shown them
He also voiced the pleasured II gayo
them all to be in the Capital C,tv. 40
was much applauded upon concluding
President McNeill then called nnon
Chief Miller, of Concord, to add a few
words to the appreciation and tbanks
expressed by Mr.. Douglas. Chief Miller
said that, although the Concord dele
cation had only been in Raleigh about
twenty-fou hours, it would be MANY a
day before they would forget the kind
ness and hospitality that had been
shown them
Chief De Lamar, of New Bern. was next
called upon. and added a few WELL
CHOSEN words of thanks in behalf of the
New Bern delegation.
The next chief called upon by Presi-
dent McNeill was ]. Frank Maddry, of
Durham, who responded very fittingly
for his city.
Foreman We'll, of Goldsboro. upon be-
ing called on, said the Goldsboro people
generally believed in doing instead of
talhlng and their actions would show
'heir appreciation of the welcome ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Southern League.

Memphis 1: Nashville 4.
Shreveport 5; Birmingham 2.
Little Rock 6; Chattanooga 5.
New Orlcans-Atlanta. rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Cod Engaged For Export

f]y the Associated Press)
New York. July 22.-LadenDurg, Inal-
man & Company engaged $l,OOOOOO In
gold at the assay office today Tor SNIP
ment to Eurooe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
The Race Postponed,
(By the Associated Press )

(By the Associated PreSs)
Boston, July 22-The TWENTY-FIVE milh
motor paced race between Walthour
Maya, Freeman and Munroe. scheduled
for tonight at Charles River Park. was
until Thursday evening on ac-
count of rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
Negro Hanged at Port Gibson.

(By the Associated Press)
Port Gibson, Miss, July 22.-Abe Deal.
a negro, was hanged here today for the
murder Of Barry Miller, companion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
The Terror Unirjured.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Nby IIe ASsOCIdIeU ItsS'J
Norfolk, Va, July 22.-The monitor
Terror, which went aground on Taylor
Island Saturday last did not sustain the
least damage as far as examinations of
her bottom reveals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
F|RE-F|GHTERS
IN CONVENTION
Welcomed to the City by Mr..
M. 7. Leach.
AT DURHAM NEXT YEAR
Eloquent Responses by r. D. Douglass
of Greensboro and Others.
OVER 40 COMPANIES ARE REPRESENTED
Everything Points to Great Tournament To.
day and Thursday. Some Splendid
Horses and Wagons Here to
Make Raleigh Hustle.
Make Raleigh Hustle,
PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY.

PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY.
The parade will start at $50 a. NJ,
from the Centennial Graded school at
the foot of Fayetteville street.
ORDER OF MARCH. =
Platoon of Police.
Chief Marshal and assistants.
Officers of State Firemen's Association
in carriages.
Governor and other State officers in
carriages.
Mayor and other city officials in car
riages.
Visiting mayors in carriages.
Wright's Concert band.
Fire Departments
Observation-Disclosures, two hose wagons,
Hook and Ladder truck.
NSalisbury-One hose wagon.
Concord-One hand reel, % men.
Monroe-One reel team.
Rocky Mount-One engine.
Southern Pines-Two companies.
Durham-Two hose wagons, two hand
reels, 40 men.
Spencer-One hand reel
Elizabeth City-One engine.
GOldSborO-TWO hose wagons
Salem-One hand reel.
Tarboro-One hand reel ..s- .-
New Bern-One engine and one hose
wagon.
Charlotte-One engine and one hand
reel.
Raleigh-One engine, two hose wagons
and two hand reels.
The companies of the various cities will
fonm their divisions with respect to
seniority.
The line of march will be up Fayette-
vile street to the capitol thence to Will
mington street, thence north to Edenton,
west to Salisbury, and thence to Hills
boro, and out Hillsboro to the bridge.
and countermarch back to the capitol on
the same street. Thence DOWN Salisbury
bury street to Morgan and back to Fay
etteville.
IL a. m.-Engine contests.
D. m.-Horse hose wagon races.
4:3Q y. m.-Baseball.
$50 p. m.-Championship reel races.
500 p. m.-Band concert.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23

PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY.
The parade will start at $50 a. NJ,
from the Centennial Graded school at
the foot of Fayetteville street.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
d. WASHINGTON LET TfTS or A NEW YORK EIZA3[TTI ID

| that we were dining out first and going
| to bridge-whist party later. In the
| meantime. Lochinvar led me into the con-
seryatory, which was much, too much
lighted populated by scarlet uniformed
musicians and invaded by curious Mon
golians in search of a tea-house.
The Marines were playing that very
pretty duet from De Koven's Maid Mar
ian, Love is not for day, not for a
rhythm, | regret to state that Lochinvar
asked me TO name the day" and expressed
considerable surprise when declined He
had. he said, considered it "as good as
settled after our little talk at Mrs.
Gardenia's dinner. And was obliged to
remind this very masterful person that
was a girl and not a committee, and, al
though he might secure a quorum. he
could not boss" me. | also thought il
the right moment to mention Dick, espe-
cially as he is expecting to run down
from New York to remain the first fort
night in February. The poor giant child
Of nature looked quite pathetic as he
squeezed my fingers in a sad goodnight
and remarked that between a New York
er in the bush and these darned dipIo-
mats all over town there amt no show
at all FOR wild and woolly Member" but
his gray eyes flashed as he added, shut
ting the carriage door on my dress. Dash
EN-, I'll down 'em yet"
Cousin Clara-even she-remarked that
have been making remarkable acquain-
tances," and l replied that that was one
of the reasons that | am here. could
never have met an impetuous Congress-
man in my life lad | remained quietly
in conventional New York, or stuck to
the smart set" here in Washington in
conformity TO the advice of Miss Brigetta
Yesterday.
1t was smart" enough, heaven knows,
at the nocturnal bridge whist party,
where We We're not expected to take u
hand. but merely asked in to talk to the
extra men who dropped in for supper,
after long dinner and musicale or a
reception or the play, and Cousin Clara
and were glad we had on our very best
to bridge whist party late, and in max
Ing picture in tete-a-tete corner with
some other girls detached best man while
the poor girl herself is bound TO the card
table like IXion to the wheel. and can
neither stir nor expostulate nor even
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

amount Of exercise in the performance
| of routine duties, but that part of the
body wherein are seated the digestive
circulatory, and respiratory functions,
and the most important, therefore, is the
one which IS, as a rule, neglected to a
more or less extent
THE best results in the development
of this middle third of the body can be
obtained better by number of moder-
ateiy rapid movements with light
weight than by fewer movements with
heavy weights. So it is that am a great
believer in drill work, as | am convinced
systematic development is quicker and
better secured through drill work with
wooden dumbbells weighing from one to
two pounds each. Such work, in my opin-
ion. is real body building exercise.
There are a number of things which
those indulging in physical exercise,
either at gymnasium or at home. should
bear in mind always. First of all, the
work should be regular, and 1t should be
continued only until slight fatigue is felt.
No one should push a heavier bell than
can be easily put up with the weaker arm.
The work should be varied, so that all
parts of the body can be used, such variety
also relieving the monotOny Of the work.
Weak Waist Muscles.
ut is surprising how many people suf-
fer from weakness in the waist muscles
weakness which is noticeable by their
swaying from side to side in walking. One
of the best and quickest exercises to cor
rect this weakness and strengthen the
waist muscles is hopping, first on one fo6e'
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

The little birds that fly from the Ger
| man Embassy throughout Washington So
/ ciety are promising the futterins ladies
| that not one of them shall be neglected
during the royal visit. and that each and
every woman with Tor without) any pre-
tensions 70 good looks shall at least be
presented. The princes tastes are said
to be catholic. and it is uncertain wheth-
er he prefers brunettes or blondes. but
what We girls wish to know is this-does
Prince Henry like to talk to the married
woman or the unmarried matron? Does he
affect the rosebud or the rose? Have the
girls a chance, or must they take a back
seat and serve as a background of wall
flowers for the emaneipated wives and
young mothers?
l thought that 1 had found out, but
am still unenlightened; between bridge
whist and champagne and salad the other
evening one of the persuasive German
secretaries led me to believe that in the
coming contest between the married and
unmarried We girls would be given a de-
cided preference. Assuming mis- most
enigmatic air ard diplomatic expression,
iOohIHS lar away ana hitting MS DanSie1
wrist to his white brow until the little
watch carried on his manly arm pointed
to the hour, the dear six feet OF gOr-
geous masculinity nurmured gently: Can
you ask" with an emphasis on the
you that implied. that since 1 happened
to be unmarried, the question was praeti-
cally settled, and that shall be sharing
the honOrs of late February with the
Princess Alice Roosevelt.
But the day after, at one of those ledies'
luncheons, which are the thorns among
the roses of this exciting Washington
season, q very determined matron of my
acquaintance announced with an air of
authority that we girls of the unmarried
maiden contingent would stand no chance
whatever with the imperial guest. and
that only the married woman need apply
for high honors at the German E,nbassA
l suddenly remembered that shortly after
my tete-a-tete with Germany"
had seen her In n heart-to-haaFt talk
with a most persuasive Teutonic young
gentleman, and that Voltaire-or was it
Burke Cockran?-oI y ssid tha. language
was given to US to conceal cur thoughts.
Hereafter shall cleave to Congressman.
with 4 rcversion to my Dick. and nut
no moro trust in diplomats.
ELIZABETH VI. H.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

Therefore. every exercise taken should
be INDUCED in with regard, first of all.
to the development Of the lungs, or the
wind as athletes commonly refer to It;
Tor unless the breathing apparatus is kent
IN good order, no exercise, however light,
can be truly beneficial
The best time TO indulge in the breath
ing exercises is Just previous to work
with the dumbbells. II at home. staE5
at an open window. if in good health
and if not, have as much fresh air in the
room as possible.
How to Do 1t.
with the hands by the thighs. the ell
bows stiff, bend the body forward 4 little,
letting all the air out OF the lungs While
in this position, inhale slowly while rails
ing the arms from a front horizontal TO
high vertical position. also raising the
stomach and the whole front chest Hold
ing that position for a moment. go back
10 the first, and repeat six TO eight times.
Next. stand in the first position and
raise the arms up from the side from
horizontal to 4 high vertical position. in
haling deep as the arms go up, and fore
ing out, as before. the whole front
Next, and better still, stand with the
left foot forward, place the hands on each
side of the diaphragm, press in as you
go down forward to a STOPPING position,
expelling all of the air out of the lungs.
Then slowly go up to the first position,
inhaling deeply as you do and pushing out
and raising the whole front and side walls
of the chest.
When up as far as possible, let the