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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Danish West Indies Treaty Dead.
(Bv the Associated Press.) )

Washington, July 24.-The treaty pro-
viding for the acquisition by the United
States of the Danish West India Islands
officially died today. If Denmark should
conclude to sell the islands to the United
States it will be possible to revive the pro-
visions of the treaty which has just failed;
meantime the position of the State De-
partment is comfortable, for having done
its part toward completing the bargain,
the American government of course could
not sanction the sale of the islands by
Denmark to any other government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
JAPAN WILL WAIT
| AND PLAY THE HAWK
Neither She Nor Russia De-
sires War.
YET RUSSIA MAKES READY
Strengthening Herself in the East, She is Pur-
suing the Policy That in Time Of
Peace 0ae Should Pre-
uare for War,
YET RUSSIA MAKES READY
pare for War.
(By the Associated Press.l

London, July 24-Japan has decided to
observe the policy of waiting and watclr
ing Russia, advocated by Great Britain.
In the meantime she will urge China to
carry out the assurances given to the
United States respecting Manchuria, and
will endeavor to obtain the opening Of ad-
ditional ports.
At the japanese Legation here the fol-
lowing statement was made by an official
to the Associated Press
II can assure you that the talk of war
between Russia and Japan is an invention
japan has not the least intention of
taking that course. She proposes to wait
and maintain her attitude of watchful-
ness. Japan and America are acting on
the same lines. and it would be difficult
for any other power to withstand The
pressure they and Great Britain could
apply
1t is said that Japan intends to do
nothing till October, when the final evac-
uation Of Manchuria must occur. The
failure of Russia to withdraw from Man
churia would be followed by serious
move on the part of Japan.
The Russian Embassy here regrets the
confusion which has arisen in consequence
of the publication of the report that
Prince Ching, head of the Chinese Foreign
Office, had written to Minister Congcr.
refusing To open ports in Manchuria. The
Russian officials believe with Washington,
that the note was sent before China gave
her assurances, and they assert positively
that Russia intends to carry out to the
letter the assurances she has given and
that she will not interpose obstacles ~.
the way OF China observing her pledge
10 Secretary Hay
dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany from St Petersburg. dated July 20,
says:
''The attitude Of Japan and the warlika
tene of the majority OF the japanese press
have attracted much attention in official
circles here. 1t is declared by the best
informed people that there is no likeli-
hood of war, certainly not upon Russia's
initiative. 1t is stated that Russia has
every motive for desiring peace, chiefly
for financial reasons, with which are
wound up a desire for extensive domestic
reforms. which the government considers
to be the most effcacious manner Of dis
arming internal discomfort and nipplng
the revolutionary propaganda in the bud.
1T is believed to be impossible from the
Russian view point for Japan to embark
in a contest with Russia single handed,
and it is not thought she will secure the
material support of Great Britain or the
United States Nevertheless. Russia Is
taking every precaution to strengthen aer
military and naval position in the Orient,
believing this to be the surest means of
discouraging JAPANESE: aggression.
M Lessars Port Arthur conference IL
said to have dealt chiefly with these
measures, though they are declared to be
entirely precautionary, war being the
furthest thing from the wishes of the Rus
sian government"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Two Boys Hanged.
(By the Associated Press,

Lexington. KY, July 24.-Calud o Brien
and Earl Whitney. boys in years, whose
faces indicate nothing of the criminal,
were hanged here at o'clock this morn
ing for the murder of A. B. Chinn. who
was a wealthy merchant and an ex-Con-
federate soldier.
The boys. who were but II years old,
met their fate calmly. and said they were
ready to die. Chinn was killed during a
pistol fight between Asa Chinn. son of tie
murdered man. and O'Brien and Whitney,
while the latter were attempting to rob
the Chinn mouse last October.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Rampolla to hay

Washington, July 23.-The State Depart
ment has received the following response
to Secretary Hays message of coincidence
on the occasion of the Pope's death:
Rome, July 2S
ington. shrdluetaoi Observation-Disclosures
John Hay. Secretary. of State, Washing
ton.
Il have not failed to convey to the
Sacred College the heartfelt sympathy ex-
pressed by you in the Presidents name
on the sad occasion of His Holiness death.
THE Sacred College desires me to ex-
press to the President its deep and sincere
gratitude for such noble manifestation
(SigneD
IN. CARDINAL RAMPOLLA."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Elks Take in the Excursions.
(By the Associated Press. J

Baltimore, July 24.---Although the Ma
tional Convention OF Elks formally closed
last night with the final adjournment of
the grand lodge, the programme of enter
tainment will continue until tomorrow "
night. Today large numbers of Elks went
on excursions to Gettysburg battlefield and
Pen Mar. Tonight Harry e. Feicht, OF
Indianapolis delivered before an audience
of Elks an illustrated lecture on "Oberam-
megua.'
Tomorrow's closing diversions will con
sist of excursions to Washington, Anna
polls, Ocean City and Old Point Comfort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Loads a N@rh npona Daily Papers Both Circulation

due to the deficiency in raw cotton. The
question of cotton growing in the Brit
ish empire, in order to reate supply
OUTSIDE that of the Southern States OF
America, was receiving careful considera-
ton. and the board of trade was prepared
to give any practicable help to those in
terested in the matter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
In Honor of the Governor and Guards
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Morehead City, N. c., July 24.-In honor
of the Commander in Chief, Governor Ay-
cock and the North Carolina National
Guard during the encampment of the
Second Regiment North Carolina National
Guard. at Morehead City, military bali
and german cotillion was given at the At
lantic Hotel tonight This feature will be
repeated Saturday, Monday and Tuesday
nights
Week end or Saturday tickets Will be
sold from all stations on the above dates.
good returning on all regular trains, m
cluding No. 6. wednesday evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Fined for Queer Driving.
lRv the Associated Press. }

Detroit, Mich, July 24.-As the result
of very queer driving in the 2:1s pace.
the last event on today's cards at the
blue ribbon meeting of the Detroit Driv.
ing Club at Crosse Pointe track, Driver
AL Proctor, of Aurora. Cont, who was be-
hind Darky, was fined 5000 and suspended
for thirty days. Driver Vance Nuckolls,
who was behind Theron Powers. was fined
5000 and all bets and pools on the race
weer declared off,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
VOLUNTEERS FIRE COMPANY.
One is Formed at Chapel Hill-.-It Will Join
the Association.
(special to News and Observe

Especial 10 News and UbsefVef.J
Chapel Hill, N. c., July 24.-At eight
o'clock tonight T w Andrews, who was
recently elected chief of the fire depart
ment Of Chapel Hill, called meeting for
organizing a volunteer fire company here.
There was a good crowd present and many
names were enrolled as members. Chapel
Hill will not be IN any of the events at
the tournament this year, but viii join
the association and send delegates. If
nothing occurs to prevent, by next year
we will send fast team to the tourna-
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Short Cotton Makes Short Hours.
cRv the Associated Press.)

London July 24.-Replying to a dues-
t;on in fbe House of Commons today,
Gerald Balfour president of the board Of
trade said 700 cotton factories in Ian
casb;re were working on short time and
asO OOo oneratiyes we're affected. This was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Mechanics Form a Union.

Especial to News and Observer)
New Bern, N c., July 24.-The mechan-
les of this city have met and formed un-
ion lodge Of mechanics. They have also
applied to the Grand Lodge of Washington.
d. c., for charter They expect to com
plete the organization of their order in a
few days
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Officer Shot by Negro.
(By the Associated Press J

Beaumont, Texas, July 23.-Police Wal
ter Skensbury was fatally wounded today
by Mooney Allen, a negro who was pur-
sued by citizens and shot to death. Allen
tried to shoot his wife. Policeman Skens-
bury appeared and the negro shot him
through the body. Allen then ran and af-
ter long chase he was killed by the
crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Kills Two Then Quietly Says Grace.
(By the Associated pnosrn

Mlddleburg, KY. July 2S.-After killing
one man and fatally wounding another,
Robert Lee. minister at Linne, in Casey
county. said grace at the jail table in
Liberty. Lee became involved in quar-
rel with Ellis Woods and the latter's son.
and the shooting followed. The "fght-
ing parson'' was then arrested and taken
to the jail at Liberty. where he peacefully
returned thanks at the table with the
other prisoners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Grand Opera Wins the Race.
nv +bo associated Press

Chicago, July 24.--Grand Opera, racing
for the first time on western track,
won the third race at mile and one
sixteenth today at Hawthorne. The East
ern horse led from flag fall to finish and
covered the course in 1;46 4-5. winning
easily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Southern Foundry Burned.

(By the Associated Press.)
Knoxville, Tenn, July 24.-The Southern
Foundry and Machine Company's plant was
destroyed this morning at 2:3O O'Clock by
blaze, which started in working room.
Total loss. 100000 with $34 900 insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Jealous Negro Shoots His Fiance.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville. N. c., July 24.-Because he
thought her love for him had grown cold
md that she was too friendly with an
other colored man, Anderson jordan, col
bred. shot and seriously wounded attic
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25

Santiago de Chile, July 23-The Italian
minister to Chile publicly withdrew from
the Cathedral today while an official re-
qulem was being celebrated for the repose
OF the soul of the dead Pope, because OF
lndlscreet references to the relations be-
tween the Vatican and the Italian govern
ment in the sermon of the officiating
clergyman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Alleged Discrimination in Rates
(By the Associated Press.)

VDy UHt EAssJCTdJVU TtssJ
Washington, July 24.-The Central Yel-
low Pine Association today filed with the
Interstate Commerce Commission a conf
plant against a number of railroads of
the South alleging that the rate on yell
low pine, according to the existing tariff
is discriminative, and a violation of the
Interstate Commerce Law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
On the Diamond.
National LIE eague Games.

(By the Associated Press.)
At Philadelphia r Fl e
New York .....o 10000 90 5 1
Philadelphia 80 600 % *-3 IL L
Batteries: Matthewson and Warner:
Dugleby and Roth.
At Chicago RHE
Chicago .4OOoO0Oo10 O-511 0
Cincinnati 20 OOO22o1O 3-s II 1
Batteries: Taylor and King; Hahn and
Bergen.
At Pittsburg- RHE
Pittsburg ..S102O O1O0 ~ IA
st. Louis .......O 0 2 2 0 0 "a 9 2
Batteries: Phillips and Smith; M.
O'Neil and i. ONeil.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Death of DIR. Mclean,


(By the Associated Press.)
Detroit, Mich. July 24-=Dr. Donald Nc
Lean, one of the most noted surgeons in
the State died today at his home in this
city from CASTRO enteritis. He had been
in poor health for several years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25

Atlanta, Ga, July 23.-Judge Henry G.
Turner, of Quitman, notified Governor
Terrell in person tonight of his acceptance
of the appointment as associate justice of
the Supreme court Of Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25

Southern League Games.

(By the Associated Press.)
AT Shreveport RHE
Shreveport ......0 0 0 0 90 3-5 II /
Birmingham ....1 OOOO3O OO--4 2
Batteries: Swan. Fisher and Page;
Smith and Millerick
At New Orleans R.HE
New Orleans - oil 0-3 8 4
Atlanta ......O 0 o 0 0 0 90 A 2
Batteries Adams and Hurley; Killen
and Matthews.
At Little Rock RHE.
Little Rock 80 0100O24 z 81
Montgomery 30 0 10 02O10-5 6 4
Batteries: Dolan and Lynch; Stultz
and Clark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
H E
At Pittsburg
American League Games.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
At Cleveland RHE
ST. Louis ...,0010 00O10 o. 5 1
Cleveland :. 30 10 0 0 90 0 90 Il
Batteries: Bernhard, Dorner and Alb
bott; Sudhoff and Kahoe.
At Washington RHE
Washington :. 20 0 0O1S oil SIS IL
Philadelphia ...O 01 20O0O1-4 A.
Batteries: Wilson and Kittridge; Ben
der and Shreck.
At Detroit RHE
Detroit. ..100O0OOO2OOOO Is
Chicago ....0OOO1O11O0OOO 0--3 u 8
Batteries: Mullin. Kissinger McAllis-
ter and Mcclure: Patterson and McFar-
land.
At New York RHE
Boston >. ......0 5111O0-S 12 L
New York ......1 0 0 0 O. o 0 o. I'll
Batteries: Gibson and Criger; Howell,
Grifnfth and Beville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25

(By the Associated Press.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
Italy's Minister withdraws Offended

IN. CARDINAL RAMPOLLA. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-25
AZ Washington--
At Detroit

At New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
GENERAL BOOTH MAKES
 SOME BOLD COMPARISONS
BY CHAR YEUELL.

opinion by what appears in the Eng fish newspapers. For instance, next Sunday, at Liverpool. I probably will have 10000 people to hear me. The three meetings will be crowded, no doubt, with intent, united hearts; yet the neWspa- pers on Monday will give perhaps three inches to the whole thing.
 There may be more deference to form and more reverence to the official min isters of religion in England, but Ameri- ca is more vitally religious, and of all the commendable institutions of the new world. the press is deserving of the high est praise"
 One can hardly think of General Booths visit here without recalling Ben Hur." Here is a clipping which has been in my possession several years and from what source I cannot call to mind, which throws considerable light on that work and its author.
 General Lew Wallace, the author of Ben Hur,' despite the Christian name of his novel, has long been regarded by many as skeptic, and frequently he is alluded to as such in various publica- tions. Recently the soldier-author called upon Governor Chase at the State house at Indianapolis. The chief executive of Hoosierdom being a minister of the gos- pei and a literateur the conversation na- turally enough drifted Into discussion of Christianity and of Ben Hur, Q Tale of Christ" In response to question. General Wallace said:
 [" Many have called me a skeptic and an unbeliever, but I am as thoroughly convinced as are you that Christ was di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

General Booth has returned to Eng land. His impressions of religion in America and England and of the press in the respective countries cannot fall to be of interest to the thousands who heard him on his recent visit to Bir- mingham, and in particular to the news paper fraternity which was so strongly drawn to him by his great affability and approachableness. In an interview in London. he says:
 "The American is more religious na- turally than the Englishman. He thinks. You can pray in an American crowd and they will not laugh. They will listen. 1 never heard a jeer nor saw sheer all the time I was there. You see the differ ence in the newspapers. They are per- feet contrasts to the English ones. My meetings were reported in the newspa- pers of nearly every city more fully than in the War Cry Ohe official organ of the Salvation army. They wrote what happened as if the writer under stood what religion Is. An English jour nalist would be afraid to let it be sup posed that he had the slightest sympa- thy with that sort of thing.
 Tn America, journalists present the public with the best idea they can of what actually takes place, and leave the public to judge the merits. It is just the same with prize fight, murder or divorce case. They give everything as fully as they can. You must be care- full of how you judge the state of public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
First Occurrences.

Postoffices were first established in 14s4 The first watches were made at Nurcm- berg In 1477.
 The first English newspaper was pub lished in 1888.
 The first newspaper printed in the Uni ted States was published in Boston on September 25 1790.
 The first balloon ascension was made in 17S3
 Pins were first manufactured in this country soon after the war of 1872 The first complete sewing machine was patented by Elias Howe. Jr.. in 1S4s. Envelopes were first used in 1889. Omnibuses first appeared in New York in 1S30
 The first steamboat piled the Hudson in 1897.
 Kerosene was first used for lighting in 1926.
 The first union flag was unfurled on January l. 1776. over the camp at Cam bridge.
 The first steel pen was made in 1s3o The first locomotive was run in this country in 1920.
 The first lucifer match was made in 1920
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
The Largests nVYEMAN The Largest Store South AOv Store South Of the Ohio" Of the Oho "
 JOSEPH @ LOEB.
In the Toilet Goods
 Department.

Your attention is asked to Stainoff, prep araton that is being favorably received by the best housekeepers of Birmingham. Stainoff cleans and polishes without scratching or other injury silver, brass, woodwork bath tubs, etc. But Stainoff is as perfect hand cleanser as household cleaner. Machinist's grease and grime disappear as magically be- fore Stainoff as ink acquired in using type writer-or signing cheques. It removes the toughest, stickiest Birminghamest grme, and does this before you can say-Stainoff. Sold in cakes at Oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

vine. No mortal could nave conducted himself as did Christ upon the cross, nor could a merely earthly being, under the circumstances, have made use of those immortal words to the dying thief, or In such sublime language have asked the forgiveness of his prosecutors by the All mighty.
 "T have studied the matter as never man studied 1t, continued the great writer, but honesty and veracity com pei me to say that Christ was divine.
 While the merits of Ben Hur' were under discussion, Governor Chase re- marked that for every page of the book his wife had shed a tear.
 General Wallace acknowledged the delicate compliment, and said that there is one portion in the novel that he him. self can never read without being moved to tears
 What portion Is that?' inquired the governor
 Tt Is that chapter where I describe Ben Hur's mother and sister tainted by leprosy, feeble and almost exhausted by the ravages of the disease and the ston- ing and i'll treatment of the multitude, outcasts, reviled and heartsick. dscov- ering the sleeping form of the son upon the doorstep of the house which had been seized by the Roman officials. The sister involuntarily darts toward the strong, healthy body and Is about to imprint a kiss upon Ben Hur's lips when the mother checks her with the dread word 'unclean.' Contact of the mother g or sisters polluted flesh with that of Ben Hur's meant horrible fate for him. The elder of the female lepers stoops and expresses the transcendent love of the mother for her son by kissing his sandal after which, with breaking heart and agony distorted face, she leaves her sleeping boy and pursues her aimless wanderings.'
 After l had completed Ben Hur,' continued General Wallace. I submitted 1t to my mother. and asked her opinion as to It's merits
 :" Tt is excellent, my son. said she truly excellent; but tell me. Lew, where did you get the idea of the mother and her love for her boy?'
 Plating her on the check, I replied that never for a moment while writing that chapter was she out of my mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
GOING TO FIGHT TIGERS.
chicaeoan Starts for India with Big
 Supply of Knives and Guns.
Unequaled for Men.

From the San Francisco Call.
 c. W. Case Deering. son of Chicago s great agricultural implement manufac- turer, and wife have arrived from the east to await the departure of the steam CT Siberia for the Orient.
 MT. Deering and his wife are enronte to India, where he purposes to indulge in the exciting sport of tiger hunting. He Is carrying with him almost everything necessary on such T perilous undertake ing except an elephant. which. 1t is said. he has already contracted for on the oth- CT side. Included in his twenty trunks Is large collection of the best firearms manufactured and he also has large number of knives and other implements ] that frequently become handy |" the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
hunter in his pursuit of big game through

hunter in his pursuit of big game through the Indian jungles.
 Mir Deering has been in the habit of making annual hunting trips, and two years ago he undertook one through Colorado, which gained for him consid- erable notoriety. During his travels word reached civilization that he had been lost and the report caused great alarm among the members of his family and friends at home. It afterward developed that the story was circulated by a guide who hoped to profit by the anxiety of Mr Deerlng's relatives
 The gentleman. and his wife are friends of the Letters of Chicago. and this fact is expected to insure them a royal well come by the viceroy of India, Lord Cur zon, whose wife is daughter of Mill lionaire Letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

When we have learned something of easy walking. talking. breathing and eating, we shall find ourselves more ready to learn to rest thoroughly. For genuine rest the hands should lie easily. with the fingers loosely spread open. Avoid squeezing, pressing or drawing in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05
NOTICE.

Members Davidson Lodge, No. 31, A. O. U. w, meet at hall lol7N lst Ave-, this after noon at 2 o'clock sharp to attend funeral of Brother R. V. Taylor. M. l.. McAl- lister, recorder; Eugene Voll- mer, M. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

20 Acres-l mile of city
 cheap. B. F. Eborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

Get your Easter Hats from Miss E. A. Mccarthy, 32l 18th St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-05

For Sale-lOO lots on car line near Fair Grounds. Barr gain. B. F. Eborn.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-06-05
disadvantages of Tall Men.

Tall men, as a rule. have bodies out
of proportion to their lower limbs
that is, smaller than they ought to be-
with the natural result that they are
unable to bear fatigue or to compete in
the struggles of life with lesser men
more tremendously proportional. Ar
my experience bears out these observa-
tons. In long and fatiguing march
the tall men usually fall out first or
succumb to campaigning unless, as is
very rarely the case, they have well
kniS and symmetrical frames. A SOL
der between feet 5 inches and feet
6 or 8 inches is usually the man most
capable of bearing the strain Of life.