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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
A JOINT REFUSAL TO
BOWEN'S bE MAADS
But Not Yet Delivered by
Powers Representatives.
THEY KEEP CABLES hOl
But There Seems Little Pnh-bii,y tf he Po~
es Yielding ard NJ gc,la.lo1s In
Warrington threaten 10
Hal, Dead,

Washington. Jan. Sit developed to-
day that the answers Of the allied powers
to Minister Bowen's latest proposition ar
rived here yesterday. but were not i'm
parted 10 the Minister. The answc rs
were TO the effect that the allies could
not consent that the United States aud
the other claimant nations receive the
same treatment as the blockading powers
and that they therefore rejected In toto
Mr.. Bowen's final proposition.
knowing the consequences that were
to follow the presentation OF this an
swer the representatives OF the allies
took upon themselves the responsibility
OF Withholding the notes OF their gov
ernments and OF again cabling. urging
a retraction Of their preferential do
mand. Exchanges are still in progress
between the Italian. British and German
Embassies but there is no evidence that
the allies intend yielding. II they hold
out. their representatives must present
the joint refusal and the Washington ne
gotiations viii come to a standstlll.
Baron Sternberg. G~ermany's new en-
voy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to the United States confer
red today with Cound Quadt. who, rs
Charge d'Affaires. has thus far conducted
the Venezuelan negotiations for Ger
many. Afterward the Minister called by
appointment at the State Department and
presented his letters of credencc to Sec
rotary Hay, and afterwards TO the Prcsi-
dent. From the White House Baron
Sternbcrg went to the British Embassy.
Baron S~ternberg in his calls at the state
Department and the British Embassy to-
day found the outlook for a relief OF
the present deadlock exceedingly gloomy.
and he has cabled as much to his gov
eminent.
During a call today of Mr.. De Margcrie
upon Secretary Hay the fact dcvelopCG
that the French Ambassador had roceiT
ed a dispatch from his government to IT,
sist that France shall not be discrimi-
mated against in the settlement OF the
Venezuelan claims. Having the person.
al assurance of Mr.. GoGen that the
French claims shall not be d~iscrIminat-
ed against, Mr.. Margerie r~efrains at pres
ent from action, but as soon as he shall
be assured by Mr.. Bowen that the allies
refuse to permit such treatment 10 tho
French claims as he expects. he will take
steps to lodge n formal protest against
the proposed discrimination and in 50
doing he expects to be Joined by tho rep
resentatiyes of the other claimant nations
here.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03

boro. NJ l. kesler. Scotland Neck
Heary A. Page. Aberdeen Rev. G.. ".
blanchard. Cary. X. < Bearnan. Durham,
c h IrriaEd. Greensboro: Rev. 2 p.
S~windell. Goldsboro. II. T. Herring.
Clinton. s.. ". Setzer. Morehead City. ].
y. Longest. Greensboro: W. A. Cooper.
Raleigh; u. w. CocArane. Greensboro.
Mrs NJ c Woodey. Gullford College:
Thos. c. Hoyle. Greensboro. T. +. AcYef.
Snow Camp: \. /. Johnson. Clinton:
Braxton Craig. Rocky Mount. J. 4. Camp
bell. Buie's Creek. J. II Rich. Greeus-
boro; Rev. II. a. Humble Lttistoa
Hugh X. Boyer. pastor First Methodist
Church. StatesvilIe: y. II. Mills. States
Vile; p. II. Fleming. Burlington: Henry
Howe MeLendou. Wadesboro. anu-Sa-
loon League and Business men; job r.
jenkins, pastor First Baptist church.
Marietta, Ga. j. J.. Rogers. Y. T. Or
mand. J. A. Mcdaniel. X. r Tunstall. T..
Edward. Anti-Saioon League. Kinston.
J. NJ Rhodes. Littleton. NJ. c. Arrowood.
Alamance county: A. J. McKelway.
Charlotte: J. d. Mccall. ex-mayor OF
Charlotte: Mrs. 1. c. Blair, Raleigh: ".
p. Wood. Randolph; N. b. B~roughton.
Rev Livingstone Johnston. Raleigh.
The following attorneys for the Liquor
Dealers Association were present. w.
T. Dortch. OF Goldsboro: s. C. Mewbornc,
of Wilson r. n. Hackett. OF Wiikesboro.
and Cam Morrison, OF Rockingham. Mr..
T. c. Guthrie, OF Charlotte, was tn
for the saloon men.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
Saxony's Prince to Abdicate.
(.ss9Id pslproossy u Ia)

CSS9Jd p5lD!oOSSV 9ql Hd)
Berlin, Jan. 31.-A curious story wide
ly told in the provincial and Berlin pa
pers this morning is that the Crown
Prince Of Saxony is determined to re-
nounce his succession to the throne in
favor of his son George, who is ten years
of age. The reason given is that the
military code of honor does not permit a
husband wronged as he has been to re-
main in the service and the Crown Prince.
as commander Of the first army corps Of
Saxony and as the future commander
Of the entire Saxon contingent must pass
upon the findings Of military courts OF
honor which in circumstances similar to
those of the Crown Prince, require 4
challenge or the laying aside of the uni
form. The Crown Prince, it is added, is
scarcely expected to challenge Prof. Giron.
the teacher of languages who eloped with
the Crown Princess, but opinion in the
army is so rigid on points Of honor that
the Crown Prince is regarded as in
eligible for reviewing the decisions Of
courts of honor and protecting the honor
of the uniform.
The Rheinische Courier of Wiesbaden
says without reservation that the Crown
Prince has renowned his right of sue
cession to the throne and the Berlin Nor
gen Posts Dresden correspondent says
he has already appealed to the Emperor
to relieve him of ell military position.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
Anger in Carace s.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

(By the Associated PresS.J
Caracas, Jan. 31.-All the newspaper
of Caracas have published articles TO the
effect that the action of the allies in
imposing upon Venezuela special prefer
entail treatment in the settlement OF
their own claims is on a part with all
their previous acts since the beginning
of the present difficulty, unjust and IN
reasonable.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press approached the members of tho di-
plomatic corps mere, asking for their
opinion on this phase Of the matter. Two
declined to speak. but a third was will
ing to discuss the matter for publica-
tion provided his name was not used. He
said:
The action of Great Britain, Ger
many and Italy, in trying to impose IA
vored treatment for their claims, and
in demanding an immediate cash pay
ment arises from the fact that they
know their claims are not we'll founded.
My colleague, Mr.. Haggard, before his
departure presented claims to the Vene-
zCelan government On behalf Of Great
Britain to the amount Of 81, 600. The re-
nainder Of Great Britain's claims against
Venezuela is not known. What they may
be is p~roblematical. It must be remeIn-
bered that schooners from the British
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
A Suit for Ten Millions.
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, Mass. Jan. 31.-Joseph Z.
Doughty and Thomas Eagan in cha of
themselves and other stockholders Of the
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware,
brought a bill in equity in the Superior
Court today against the Mercantile Trust
Company of New York and others with
a view of forcing the four Boston gas
companies ordered to meet the sinking
fund requirements and interest of the
united gas bonds and turn over the ex-
cess to the Bay State Gas Company of
Delaware. Damages were placed at S10,-
900, 600. The plaintiffs allegc that the di-
~rectors of the Boston, South Boston,
Roxbury and Bay State Gas companies
of Massachusetts have withheld, frau
dulently, dividends and profits earned
by the companies, which should have
been paid to the Mercantile Trust Com
pany TO satisfy tho sinking fund require
merits and interests on the United Gas
bends.
The bill wi. be heard next Tuesday.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
Berlin Explains the Hitch.


Berlin, Jan 31.-The apparent hitch
III the Venezuelan negotiations at Wash
ington is explained here in the follow
ing amer
Venezuela hypothetical to France
some time ago thirteen percent CT the
customs receipts. which constitutes a
priority claim upon the Venezuelan Gus
toms. The blOckading powers are quite
willing to recognize it in this sense. but
President Castro wants it to bo under
stood as constituting part Of the thirty
per cent offered TO the ~blockading pow
ers. As the latter would then have
only seventeen per cent left they regard
it as Inadequate and hence are not will
ing to permit the inclusion Of Frances
percentage. 1t is believed here that the
blockade will not be raised until Pres
dent Castro yields on this point.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
It is False, Says Bowen.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 31.-Minister Bowen,
when shown the Associated Press dis
patch regarding the explanation given
In Berlin of the apparent hitch in the
Venezuelan negotiations, said:
All settled foreign claims are COW
cred by the thirteen per cent arrange
nient. The thirty per cent proposition
row offered refers exclusively to unset
tied claims which not only the block
aiding powers but the peaceful powers
are pressing for settlement. 1t is abso>
lutely false that the thirteen per cent
arrangement is included in the thirty per
cent proposition. 1t lis entirely distinct.
There has been so much conference,
discussion and m~isunders landing in re-
gard to this question of percentage that
l am willing to make this statement"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
A MOST FATAL GIFT.

Would be the power of forcseeing
events. This would destroy hope. A
knowledge of the future would unmake
happiness. There are, of course. some
things about the future we do know. If.
for instance, a lack of energy, ambition
and loss Of appetite shows itself we know
it Will be followed by serious complaints
if not checked. Often Liver and Kidney
trouble follow quickly. In any event
Electric Bitters viii restore you to
health. 1t strengthens, builds up and
invigorates rundown systems. Only soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
A Superb Horse for General Gordon
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans. Jan. 31.-F. NJ. Hill, of
Mckinney, Texas, and B. S. Ellis, of
aldo, I. T., haze bought a splendid blooded
dark bay horse Is IL hands high and
six years old without a blemish and fully
trained and gated. which is to be pre-
scented to General John b.. Gordon at the
Confederate reunion in this city and to
be ridden by him in the parade of the
eX-Confederate veterans in May. The
horse will be presented in the name of
the veterans and will arriv in this city
ten days before the Reunion.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
Fire Drives 400 Into Idleness.
(By Associated Press.)

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 31.-The great
department store OF Weinstock, Lubin
and Company, was destroyed by fire this
morning. Frank kasebolt, a fireman,
was killed by a falling wall. Several
others were badly injured. Colonel
Weinstock and companies directors have
decided TO rebuilt at once. Meanwhile
the debris will be cleared away and tenn
porary warerooms put up. Four hun
dred people are thrown out of employ
ment. The total loss is $4,000 with insur-
ance of $500, 900. The building was a
four story brick and cement structure
and covered a large area.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
The Statehood Bill Now a Rider.
fBy the Al ociated PressJ

washingtoa IAN. 3i-Thc SSate Com
mittec on agriculture today agr1r1 -
place the Omnibus Statehood Bltl.on '4
Agricultural Appropriation Bill as
rider. TIL r-oposition was strongly ai-
tagonlzed tat e carried by a fwo'thi'i
vote Senator Hansbrough FSa'or ~
Washire'or ard Quay. Republican. and
Bate. Het,r.ld aud Simmons Democrats
voting in the affirmative. and senate,
Proctor. DolItrer and Qnarlea Erpp.
cans in the negative.
senafo-s warren of Wgoulne AMI
MONEY NJ Mississippi. were aDeu' 4nl
not recorded. II Is stated. ho@rTe- ina
Senator Money would vote Tor tn amend
ment.f present. The bill MAS NOT corr
pletcd and will no. be until some Hmg
next week.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
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Pleasant City. Ohio Pneumonia h#.
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him. but he grcY worse o.=g d1f
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for Consumption. and onr darling VIA"
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for Cough. Cold and al LEas al"'.
Guaranteed by FL frUTst - PHI 'F'
adm S1.00. Trial Bottles tree.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the differencek
She who is blushing with health uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it.
By gently arousing the lazy organs they
compel good digestion and head off con-
~stipation. Try them. Only 25c at ali
druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-03
NEARLY FORFEITS HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatally start
cd a horrible ulcer on the leg r j. B..
Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For four
years it defied all doctors and all rem
edies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had
no trouble to cure him.. Equally good
for Burns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. 25c at all Druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-08

IN fear iv his life Rosen will dayscind
on him. slug him his system take tn bread an
out ~ the " his wife our naytional in
dusthres threatened sign arrystocraey can
come over here an room our gamblers what's
vint him frm robbin' Russell Sage or deprvin Hetty
Green tn discomforts
I nver in gambIin house wanst- Hogan
took me there Besides ben' pote. a great IL
nancier He believes Marconis tillyg graft up
he an help tn iv he
1 have a system says. haven't seen
lady fr years. 1 says shut go along an see We
home whn she loose tn dog on ye' / says
lcon,' he says. An 1 whit with him Tn Goddess
Chance certainly lives wen, Hnnissy. They was
naygur at IN dure an tn full light
chandyleers an they cuspidors upon tn fure
dess. anywhere Where is tn Goddess Chance2 I
asst Hogan. Here says he settin in front tn
wheel an pushin his pay envelope. burly
lady, says l. FIR TIL Goddess noustache
sthraw hat with hole knocked in it, Woo her
very gently, says l. Not ioakln' FIR amy chances
wnt tn sideboord dealt mesif two dollars
worth iv turkey. l imptyn' tn pickle dish whin
tn owner iv tn Darlor took me be tn led
to quite a man
him an had feet each others laps
'Ye have a fine business here. says J. ITS bet
Their thin it few minylts he But it's
dull life. I don't what fright We have to
Ye ought to be. happy with these Brussels carpets
glass chandyleers an jooled sptoons SAYS. What
dye want? I That's what ivrybody thinks says
he People hwy who know naswthn' about tn hard
ships v tn life. In tn first place. detest cards
niver gamble he says. Before left me nome in
1nianny, father who a methodist minister ~
Terry Hut placed his hand head said: "Ikey
We ARE gon out into tn wurruld. Promise me nver
to touch card I promised an I've KEEP me vow
wisht he hadn't asst. It's thrle I have made some
money but tn life dogs life iafther all have es
tablshed fine business although hours is long an
they Sc great dale Nv wear an tear fr m tn polls
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-08

lou became tobacconist yoursef?" he demanded
i tried to- but failed ]. II was too fond OF
smoking and kept all good cigars in stock for my
own Selling only inferior weeds. That Of course
ruined the business
Quite So said lie Coo. land you became what? "t
"A tailor. I replied quickly was the first thing
that came into my
He eyed me closely with that penetrating right eve
Of his but while it made nervous never faltered
in my return gaze.
Indeed" ne said drly. "A tailor, Ell? In London?v
"A good one?" said he with lurking smile abour
the corners of his mouth.
One of the best in the world" said L resolved 10
brag it out My fitted like the paper on the
wall. vests sat my customers as though they
were part of them, my trousers they we're
perfection
lie Coo tapped a bell on his table twice and but
tons entered
SHOW this gentleman out he said sharply Good
day. sir I cannot take your case
But" ventured. why? What have II
I cannot take your case sir" he interrupted per-
emptorily You are not frank with Good morn
ing"
rose completely nonplussed must admit
I am willing to NJ. LIE Cog I said, but really
I'd like to know why off so uncerero-
niously. What have 1 done?"
"Done2" cried angrily. what have YOU doneg
You have tried to deceive while seeking my aid 1
cannot try to discover identity you tell me an
untruth, for can only reason from basis of
Well said, meeky and hesitatngly, regretting
that had been caught in what undoubtedly lie,
yet curious learn in what had betrayed my
SELF 4 grant I-er-I a tailor but how did
you know I wasn't?"
Because said lie Goa, haughtily waving me
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-08
PAGES II TO "a

to business But what complain fv is tn ac-
eSpaton IS so teejous- It's thing
IN tn air tn, same chin 10 chin char
with IN young dhrunk an affctionae ehildher fv
rich don't gamble Does J. Pierpont Morgan buy his
own bonds2 Its tn same thing. I wisht did. In
WY other business in life IL chance enthers
in But not in mine. banker tn dhrygoods rner-
chant IN lawyer. tn money lender takes risks HIS
DAYS enlivened be excitement But there ARE no
risks in this business. dull znonOtonous grind
IN same OF percentage tn dhreary gatherin IN
Nv tn mazuma, till heart slckens within me an. I'm
almost tmpted 10 thry risky pursoot Ike pawn
orokln Wanst in while tn waste " nonotonv
Is enlivened be incident Wan IL me OPERATIVES
accountant who had system that no wan cud bate.
sometimes man comes in here without system at
AL They was such las week. We eud or'y take
half what he got an had go out an wait rr him
in muddy alley get r-rest But these cases ARE
rare on'y mintion Thin show We how excited we
become with tn smallest pleasures. dhreary,
dhreary life Jawn, so over TO tn hotel an
ails tn jock iv ROsen Hes late.
Il took tn poor be hand Hinnissy an saws
l. But my poor frind is there way enliven yeer
pursootT says Is there way fncreasin' IN
chances again YEP says. None, he while there
ar-re many people with pearshaped heads says
An tear in his eye he felt fr me watch. L
looked acrost at Hogan Tn Goddess iv Chance was
settin back in his chair tWirla Hogan
fr m tn passion iv play. vest pocket an
PROPOSED a collar button a pinch iv smokn'
tobacco.
80 tn SYSTEM says / Tn system is all
starlight night, says he. Lave walk home, he
says
Don't We suppose thy'se amy system " gettn.
their money! asked AR. Hennessy.
'They'se ony wan" said Mr.. Dooley.
What's that?' asked Mr.. Hennessy-
IT'S called tn polls SYSTEM, said Mr.. Dooley
Copyright 1903 by Robert Howard Russell
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-08

be made quickly for these 100 words. the
problem OF writing as fast as the words
are spoken is half solved.
Thus far in the present year not a
dozen novels have been published but
within the next few days, three or four
score will be out OF those already issued
The Pit takes first rank. Not only is
II the best selling novel Of those pub
lished this year. but, in many parts
of the country, it surpasses the favorites
OF last season Mrs. Wigs of the Cab
bage Patch continues to sell in large
quantities. to the great delight OF the
publishers, with whom the book is a
record breaker as to number of books
sold. Probably the most remarkable sell
ing book of those published last year is
Stewart Edward Whites ''The Blazed
Tran. The story was brought out early
last spring. nearly a year ago, and its
sales have steadily increased each month
since its publication The usual course
L9r novel is a diminishing sale after the
flrSt three or four months of its life.
Most notable of the books to be out this
month are The Better Sort" a collection
OF short stories by Henry James; The
Shdmeieoa.' By James Weber Linn a
novel OF modern social life: Lees and
l-eaven, story Of western and New
York City life, By Z. w. Townsend; The
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-08

time SO disguised to think that my honorable calling
was being debased to the of mere commerce
mat resolved to put these to the test and
consequently mounted steps leading to their offices
rs Mr. Hawkshaw in?" inquired of the man be-
hind the desk
mo, sir he replied civilly enough, 'rBdr Hawk
shaw has to Gehenna discover whereabouts
OF bag of diamonds recently stolen from Madame
Pompadour."
"oh indeed" put in well can see Old seuth?'
Il am sorry. sir. Old Sleuth has been sum
moned to the palace to discover who it that put
dressing"
interesting problems. both of them" said 1 can
I NJ. Coop
What is your business with NJ LIE Coop ne asked
politely
Il wish the identity of a man who I sus-
pect has been my worst enemy for years. / replied
Il will take NJ. lie Coo your card" said the young
THAT just the point said l. 7 have no card If
I had should know the I seek"
The clerk eyed narrowly.
Il don't understand" said he.
Il afraid you wouldn't" observed that's
why wish to see NJ LIE Cog. Perhaps he would"
Who is it, James?" voice from the depths
of tall antique clock standing in the
Nobody seems to know" replied James. HE don't
know, and don't know. and"
Il will see him. said the voice from the depths
Of the clock, whereupon the the ancient time
piece opened and lie Cog stepped recognized him
at once by the tense look of his right by
the short sharp nervous method enuncaton (which
he affected.
What I for you today. sir?, he asked clos
ing MS lett wholly, and staring cOldly
face with his right, samming door of the clock
violently behind him.
Il wish be Identified" I. simply. 'eYou see
I sufferer from aphasia, L cannot recall my
name, although know perfectly well who / am
HUM" said LIE Coz, scratching his head, with
puzzled expression in his right Aphasia Well
er-James, bring atlas" added turning quick
ly to the clerk his side.
I must confess could penetrate the mystery
of the atlas, 1 held my peace
"Aphasiar lie Cog repeated, as James retired, and
then he muttered That's to me-"
James returned bearing the book which he placed
the
Cog turned over the leaves of the atlas
then his fingers slowly down the vertical
letter A
you say you are sufferer from Aphasia?" he
asked in a moment, sparring time.
That's the situation said l. watching his finger
with eager interest.
Perhaps 1 nelp you he said trifle en-
barrassed, he failed TO take anything like
aphasa in the list of printed names, but you will
to help a little. We detectives you know. sir are
after all merely another kind doctor. must rely
somewhat what clients tell Now frankly
although my youth 1 acquainted with ali por-
heard of Aphasa I've heard Of Africa, 1 know my
Asia well the man. but the comDoste-that
perplexes Where this new continent which is
unknown to from what city or part of Aphasia
do conner
Why 1 began. 'aphasia, NJ. lie Cop
You see, he interrupted, geniaIly IF We knew the
precise place in Aphasia where you known By
writing to friends there describing your per
sonality We could ascertain"