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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
British Cruiser a Record Breaker.

The new armored cruiser recently built
for the British government is a record
breaker, having developed the fastest
speed of any vessel in their navy In
medicine, however, we have the record
breaker in IIostetters Stomach Bitters
introduced over fifty years ago it has
forged ahead until today finds it occupy
ing the foremost position as a family
remedy. and is used largely to the exclu-
sion of all others. Don't fail to try u
bottle, esp ecially if you are weak and run
down or suffer from poor appetite hea1.i
burn, belching, nausea, headache. indiges-
tlon, dyspepsia or constipation It cannot
help but do you good, and il taken regtl-
iariy will surely restore you to perfect
health. The genuine must have opr pr;s
vate Stamp over the neck of the hottie
Refuse all limitations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
GERMANY is "PREVIOUS."
Dmands First Payment from Venezuela
and Bowen Promptly Refuses.

Washington. Feb 22.-The German
government, through it's representative
Baron Sternberg has made a request
of Mr.. Bowen for the immediate pay
ment of $27 800 which it was stipulated
in the protocol signed on Feb. 13
should be paid within 80 days from that
date, as preliminary to the raising of
the blockade against Venezuelan ports
and the agreement to send the ques
ton of preferential treatment of the
bockading nations to The Hague for
determination. Mr.. Bowen promptly
declined to acceed to the request, but
in formed Baron Sternberg that as
provided in the. protocol the money
would be paid to the German repre-
sentative at Caracas, 80 days from Feb.
10, which would be. on the 18th of
March.
The reason that animated the Ger
mar government in making the request
is not disclosed here, nor it Mr. Bowen
aware lit. The matter, however,, has
some significance perhaps, in view of
the, fact that the ships taken by the
Germans during the blockade have not
yet been returned to Venezuela.
During the day Mr.. Bowen had calls
from the French ambassador, the Span
ish minister and the Belgian minister,
in regard to protocols that are in prepa-
ration for the settlement of the claims of
the citizens of their countries against
Venezuela. Rough drafts of these in
struments were already on their way
by mail to the European governments
interested. but there are certain pro-
visions regarding them about which the
|envoys desired to consult Mr.. Bowen.
The protocol are expected TO- reah their
destinations the latter part of this
week, pending which no final steps for
their joint signature can be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

Perhaps no country presents a more
interesting phase to the student of So
cial problems than little Belgium,
where workingmen accept a minimum
wage of from to cents an hour.
Their monday meal consists of slices
of bread and oleomargarine, washed
down with black coffee. minus milk or
sugar, or, what is worse, the cheapest
and worst quality of gin, their pro-
serbial 'Tschnick.' Meat is a luxury in
dulged in on Sundays only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
FIRE AT TOLEDO.
Hotel Deveaux Nearly Destroyed-All
the Guests Escape.

Toledo, Ohio. Feb. 22.-The Hotel
Deveaux was almost completely de-
stroyed by fire, this evening. The fire
was discovered by one of the guests on
the third floor and had gained quite a
little Roadway. An alarm was turned
in at once, but by the time the depart
ment had arrived the flames had spread
to the second and fourth floors The
guests and help were notified and all
left the building in safety, many taking
their personal effects with them. The
cause of the fire is unknown. The loss
will amount to 100000. with $4,000 in
surance. There were about so guests
in the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
Bishop Merrill Is Serio usIy M,

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Bishop Stephen NJ
Merrill of the Methodist Episcopal
church. is seriously ill at the Wesley
hospital here, with pneumonia. The
bishop was suffering severely, Satur-
day, with cold and went to the hos
pital for a few days rest. Pneumonia
developed, today. 1t was said, tonight,
that he was holding his own and his
physicians were confident that he
would recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
GEN. FOSTER DYING.
Headed off Lee at Apponattoxi and
Caused. His sSurrendersaT


Indianapolis iinaae Feb! 2a.-Major
Gen. Robert S. Foster, is dying wi & AT his
home here. Physicians say he can live
but few hours. He commanded the
first division of the oath CorpsIfnjthe
Civil war and headed off Gen. Lee at
Apromattox, causing his surrender. He
was one of the founders of the G. A.
r. and was its first junior vice COM
mander. He was United States mar
shall for Indiana under President Gar
field. and is now quartermaster gener-
al of Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

The Louisiana Historical Society has
voted to devote two days in December
next to celebration in New Orleans
of the centenary of the Louisiana pur-
chase. AS now designed. the celebra-
ton will open with Colonial ball on
Friday evening, December Is, Satur-
day to be devoted to the entertainment
of the President. an inspection of the
Louisiana Historical Society exhibit,
military parades, etc, and the OBJ
servauees concluding on Sunday with u
grand pontifical mass and ceremonies
at the Cabildo in jackson square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

At the beginning of the nineteenth
century there were 16 cities in the
country which had a population of
more than 1000. Philadelphia was first
in the list with $4,000, with New York
close second, while Baltimore had
taken third place from Boston by
$4,000 to $4,000. At the same period
the population of the country was
5,30S,4S3, of which only 5 per cent. was
urban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

A Western railroad man says it costs
a railroad passing through the noun
tains great deal of money in the
course of 10 years to keep the tracks
in line. and maintenance of tunnels is
even more expensive. Drive stake on
the side of a mountain, take the loca-
ton with the greatest care and return
after a few months. The stake is not
in the same location. The whole side
of the mountain has moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
Col. Jonas II. French,

Boston. Feb. 22.-Col. Jonas II.
French, identified with many business
interests, especially the granite in
iustry of New England, and at one
time very prominent in financial and
railroad circles, died of apoplexy at his
Roxbury home, today. He was of Bos-
ton birth and education and was 70
wears old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
SNOW BOUND TRAINS.
The Relief Parties Reach Them and
One Is Freed.

st. Johns, N. F., Feb. 22.-Relief
parties with food reached, today, the
trains which are snow bound in the
interior, and supplied them with pro-
visions. The nearest train was freed,
this afternoon, and started backward
for st. Johns. The relief train is fore
ing it's way forward, trying to clear the
track to enable the other two blocked
trains TO move east also.
F. 1t is impossible to say when they.
will be released, as the drifts are very
heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

New York was not always the first
city of America. In 1880 Philadelphia
had population of 1900, Boston,
1l,500. and New York, $500. Twenty
years later Philadelphia's population
had risen to 1883, Boston's to $4,000,
and New. York to 10000. In 1890 the
Quaker City. still led with $4,000 New
York had jumped into second place
with $4,000. while Boston stood at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

The Illinois legislature has been
asked to reappropriate $4,000 for a
statue of Miss Frances f. Willard. to
be placed in Statuary Hall, Washing
ton, the time limit of the first aD-
preparation having lapsed. The fall
ure to draw the appropriation was due
to the delay of the artists in submitting
their competitive models.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

AS early as 1870 there was a Mer-
chants Exchange in New York 1t
was founded by Colonel Richard
Nicolls, who was Governor of the pro-
vince of New York at the time. The
shopkeepers met at the ringing of the
Staff Hugs bell on Friday evenings for
the purpose of exchange and barter.
At these meetings the mayor presided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

Professor J. ]. Thompson tells as
the new radiation from the radiative
substances is mixture of Roentgen
rays and cathode rays. and must,
therefore. if current theories are cor
rect consist not of etheric waves like
light. but of swiftly moving corpuscles,
the fragments of atoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
BURNED TO DEATH.
Horrible Death of Little Girl at Con
neIlsvilIe, Pa.

Connellsville, Pa, Feb. 22.-Mary
Kohland, IL years DID, met a horrible
death, tonight by being burned alive
in a coke oven. The little girl in run
ming the hill above the ovens fell and
rolled into one of the hot ovens. Men
at work nearby broke into the oven
and secured the body, but it was
burned to a crisp, hardly the semblance
of human form being left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

There is in Buffalo young Irishman
who possesses such a keen sense of
smell that he draws a large salary
from the Buffalo Gas Company as an
expert leak hunter. Recently he To-
Gated leak in the City hall that other
men had unsuccessfully sought for
eight years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

1t is possible that Florida phosphate
VIII meet a serious competitor in the
recently discovered deposits on Ocean
Island, northeast of the Solomon is
cards, which seem to be superior in
auatity to either Florida or Christmas
island phosphate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

President Schurman contemplates the
erection of a new hall of the liberal
arts at Cornell, and suggests that it be
named after Goodwin Smith, whom he
calls the most illustrious exponent of
liberal culture who ever sat in the Cor
nell faculty."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

quito. the capital of Ecuador, is to
have cotton jnill.y . Themachinery for
it must be carried. on the backs of
mules to an altitudel of 18.e00irfeet in
the Andes IN sight of Chimberazo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

There were 5000 fewer deaths in Ber-
lin last Year than the year before. The
decrease was largely among children
between 6 months and l year old, and
is thought TO be due to the cool sum-
mer s.at4etf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

Southern California produces $4,000.
900 pounds of lima beans annually
three-fourths of the worlds total pro-
duction. One ranch in the bean coun-
try covers 1900 acres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

The problem of the conveyance of
electrical power is no barrier to the
California electrician. San Jose has
just been equipped with system of
electric lighting the current for which
is carried for a distance of 173 miles,
from a point in the heart of the Sierra
Nevada mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

Twenty-four dormant snakes, one of
them -FOUR feet long, have just been
Killed III graveyard near Pencoed
Glamorgan, Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

The ratification of the action of the
Brussels beet sugar conference by
France saves the government 100000
00e a year in sugar bounties and leads
it to reduce the tax on sugar 60 per
cent. This will reduce the retail cost
of sugar from II to cents a pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23
sEMl-OFFIcIAL DEMAND
Served on Turkey for Reforms in
Macedonia.

Constantinople, Feb. 22.-The Aus
TRAN and Russian amba ssadors pre-
scented, Sunday, to the grand vizier
identical memoranda embodying the
demands for reforms in Macedonia.
They afterwards acquainted the for
eign minister of the step taken. This
course was adopted to give the pro-
ceedlngs a semi-official character.
The chief proposal made in the MEM
oranda is the appointment of an in
spector general for three years With
ample powers to act independently ana
to requlsltion troops in ease of emer-
genoy. The plan of reforms also pro-
vldes for the reorganization of the gen.
darmie and the police under European
instructors, for administrative reforms
and for more equitable collection of
taxes. These reforms do not effect the
Sultan's prerogatives or wound the re-
ligious susceptibilities of. the Mussul-
mans.
Vienna, Feb. 22.-It is reported that
the Macedonian leader, Boris Saratoff,
has organized within the past fort
night several well equipped bands in
Macedonia, each consisting of about
250 men. i, si
The Neue Freie Presse learns that
1000 armed Macedonians are concen-
trated near the Ria Monastery, 40
miles from Sofia, and are preparing to
attack the town of Melmik
There is an unconfirmed rumor that
the Albanians have attacked the Rou-
manian consulate at Mitrovitsa, 20
miles northwest of Prisptina.
St Petersburg, Feb. 22.-The govern
ment in a secret circular sent to the
press calls attention to the declaration
published in the official Messenger,
Feb. 10. in which the newspapers are
instructed to refrain from publishing
articles hostile to Turkey in connec-
ton with the Macedonian situation
Today's circular says that the previous
declaration clearly indicated the cons
slant desire of the Gar to promote
peacefully and earnestly reforms in
Turkey. and it recommends the papers
to abstain from superfluous attacks
upon. the Sultan and the Turkish gov
eminent.
Another circular forbids the. mention
of the participation of the Russian
government and its local agents in the
construction of highways in Persia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

Towards a million farthings fund
for the erection of a church in footing,
HISS fartI1ings (about 500 have been
collected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-23

In Hawaii there are more Chinese
than natives and the Japanese OUT
number the natives two to one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
gs ! PERSONALS.

Mr.. D. F. Foy. of New Bern, was here
yesterday
Mr. T. X. Bruner is back in the city
from Winston.
Rev. ]. d. Hufham of Henderson was
here yesterday.
Mr.. C. D. French, Of Wilmington, was
here yesterday.
Mr. w. A Cooper was visitor to
Selma yesterday.
Mr.. c. E. Houston, of Monroe. was in
Raleigh yesterday.
Mr. w j. Gibson, OF Goldsboro, was in
the city yesterday
Mr.. Dan Hugh Mclean, of Burlington,
was here yesterday.
Mr.. James II. Pou has returned to the
city from Baltimore.
Mr.. G. R. Anderson, OF Charlotte, was
in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. c. E. johnson Of I.ouisburg, was
at the Marlborough yesterday.
Mr.. W. D. Pruden. after a visit to the
city has returned to Edenton.
Mr.. L. G. Hay has returned to Hickory
after a visit to relatives here.
Mr. c. G. Stone returned yesterday
from visit to Eastern Carolina.
Mr.. Dempsey Wood, of Falling Creek
was a visitor to Raleigh yesterday.
to the city after a visit to Eastern North
Carolina.
DIR. A. t. Cotton returned yesterday
from Morrisville, where he has been on
business.
Rev. j. H. Shore, of Franklinton, was III
Raleigh yesterday on his way to visit in
Winston.
Mr.. NJ A. Parker. returned yesterday
morning from a business trip through
Eastern Carolina
Mr.. H. B. Warner, Commissioner Of
Labor and Printing left for his home n
Lexington yesterday.
Mr.. Joseph o. Hunter. who has been II
the city spending some time with relatives
left yesterday morning for New York.
Mr.. ]. L. Seawell, office clerk of the
Supreme court, left yesterday morning
for Morrisyille, where he will visit rela
tives.
Mr.. Burke H. Parker. prominent anc
successful cotton broker, of Gastonla
N c., has arrived here to spend severa
weeks at his old home.
Prof. E. G. Brooks. who is just bacl
from Wrightsville, where he attended tn
Teachers Assembly, left yesterday TO
Kernersville. where Mrs. Brooks is spend
ing the summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A LITTLE STORY OF A BIG SUCCESS.
BOYLAN, PEARCE & C0.-June Special
Sale
DoBBIN & FERRALL-Summer Dress
Fabrics.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF RALEIGH
Statement.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VAT. D. Green,
Proprietor.
S. BERWANGER-Thr Lots of Coats
and Pants.
A. B. STRoNACH Co.-Ladies' Summer
Fabric Gloves.
MECHANICS AND INVESTORS UNION
Coupon Notice.
THE COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS
BANK-Statemen
THE MECHANICS DIME SAVINGS
BANK-Statement.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-The Great
June Sale Continued
r EMING TONS CORRESPONDENCE
SCHOOL OF STENOGRAPHY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Tent Meetings.

The services at the Gospel Tent, corner
Hargett and Swain streets, which are un-
der the direction of the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church. have continued through the
week. notwithstanding the rain. Rev.
S. w. Bennett has done faithful work and
good has been accomplished He left
for his home in Wake Forest yesterday
morning. Services will be held at the
tent this afternoon at p. M, when Mr..
John T. Pulen will preach. All cordially
invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
$3.50 Low Cut Shoes IS Cts.

About 200 pairs of Ladies oxfords,
Colonials, Southern Ties and Strap slip
pers Welts, Turns and McKays Of all
kinds, ends of lines and broken sizes.
worth s125, $3.50 and $500. So arranged
on Bargain Counter that YOU can see all
styles at glance and quickly choose the
best. Choice of the entire lot. ....... 75o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Central Sunday School Picnic.

Next Tuesday the 18th, Central
Methodist Sunday school will have their
annual Picnic at Fuquay Springs. A
pleasant day is promised to all that go.
Games and amusements, fireworks, etc,
for the benefit Of all. Plenty of lemon
ade, nice cars to take you there. Train
leaves Union Station at 1880 a. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Astonishing Prices in
Ready-tO-Wear DEPARTING

We have cullcd the surplus of ladies
Nainsook, Cambria and fine Muslin Draw
crs, Lace and embroidery trimmed that
are marked s1.25, $1.35 and $3.50, some
five or six dozen. and put them on the
Bargain Counter at one price your
choice 49c
You get the pick of the sizes and
styles for much less than the cost of the
ma farials q Inne
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Masonic.

Hiram Lodge No. 40, A. F. and A. NJ.
will meet in regular communication Mon
day evening, June Is. 1903, o'clock
sharp. Brethren of sister lodge are cor
daily invited to be present.
T. B. WOMACK, w. NJ.
E. B. Thomas, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. M. tonight: Sunday, fair and cool.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature. 4 minimum tempera-
ture, So mean temperature, 61: total
rainfall, % inches in last twenty-four
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
At the Churches Today.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. AL
fred H. Moment, d. ID. Services at / a.
m. and p. m. Sunday School at $50
a. m. Westminster League at 1880 p. m.
Seats are all free. Ushers in attendance.
A cordial invitation is given to attend
all services.
HILLSBoRo ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Preaching at IL a. m. and p. M, by
the pastor, Murdoch W. Butler. Sunday
School at 9;45 a. M, j. A. Mills, super
intendent. Pastors Helpers at D. M
The public cordially invited to attend
these services.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Preaching
at IL a. m. and p. M, by Rev w. F.
Fry. Sunday School at $3.50 a. M T. H.
Briggs, superintendent. Young Peoples
meeting Monday evening at o'clock
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at s
o'clock. Pews are free and all are cor
daily invited.
.HERD-Rev. I. NICK. Pittenger, d. D.,
Rector. First Sunday after Trinity.
Holy communion at a. m. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. Service and sermon
at IL a. m. Evening prayer at p. M
The seats are all free and strangers are
cordially invited.
EDENTON STREET M. E. CHURCH
Sunday School at $50 a. m, w ]. Young,
superintendent. Rev. t. N. Ivey, d. D.,
will preach at IL a. m. and Rev. G. F.
Smith at Sis p. m. Epworth League
Monday night, C. " Albright, president.
Strangers and visitors are cordially invi-
ted to attend these services.
BAPTIST TABERNACLE-Sund
school 9:15 a. M, N b. Broughton. SUI
perintendent. B. Y. P. u. at p. m.
Subject, Gold or God. Leader, l.. High
Smith Preaching with public worship
at II a. m. and s p. m. The Rev. J. G.
Masseee, pastor. All visitors will receive
cordial welcome at all services.
CENTRAL NJ e. CHURCH-Rev. G. T.
Adams, pastor Sunday School at $3.50 a.
m, ]. D. Riggan, superintendent. The
morning service will be devoted to the
children Addresses will be made by the
pastor and State Treasurer, B. R. Lacy.
All the children of the church and their
parents are expected to be present. At
SIS p. m, the pastor will preach on
What Think We OF Christ" The public
cordially invited
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Fine French Flowers

The most expensive flowers to go at half
price. The fashionable and choicest va
rieties OF the Floral Kingdom are here,
but in limited quantities Such bargains
are offered to quicken your attention and
to bring you out for the first picking
s1.OO, $3.50 and $500 Flowers for soc,
Use. and S1OO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
Short Sleeve UndervestS

This morning at $50 we place on sale
S. dozen Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests, low
neck, short sleeves, silk tapped. These are
regular 15c. each, or 2 for 25c., special
sale price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1Oc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
SneciaI Priced Suspenders

We place on sale ten dozen Of the Ia,
nous III. & p" make Of light weight Sus-
penders. Close twill weave, neat stripes
and plaids, twill braid ends, nickle-plated
1ustless slide buckles, spring catches and
drawers supporters. Special price. 19c
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
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The
Great June Sale
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