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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Levees South of Red River Ho' d.
(By the Associated Press. }

Wy thC <AooObIdtCu iIGSS.b
New Orleans, March 1S.-The river sit
uation here remains practically un-
changed. The fact that there has been
no rise of consequence since Saturday
and that the weather continues clear
enabled the State, Federal and district
authorities materially to protect the
temporary levees in front of the city
The members of the levee board today
said the situation was full of hope and
that there was no reason whatever for
local apprehension.
All the levees south of the Red River
continue to hold.
The Mississippi Valley patrol is carry
ing men and material to the levee dis
tricts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19

officials of that department thereupon
began an investigation of the matter.
Today Assistant Secretary Armstrong,
of the Treasury Department had q con-
ference with the President at which it
was decided that, in view of the gravity
of the charges against Mr.. Plymly, he
could not be commissioned. The Presi-
dent then withdrew the nomination from
the Senate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Tarrasch Triumphs at Chess.
(By the Associated Press9

Monte Carlo, March 1.-THE Interna-
tional Chess Tournament concluded to-
day. Tarrasch won the first prize of
5000 with twenty points, Maroezy took
the second prize of $3.50 with nineteen
points and Pillsbury won third prize of
1926 with 1S1a points. The, other final
scores were Schlechter II points; Tech
mann 1872; Marco 15h; Wolf IA; Miesses
10; Marshall u; Mason and Taubenhaus
1O1z; Albin 8; Reggie ~ and Moreau
nothing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Collier Sails for Norfolk.
lRv the Associated Press.l

(By The Associated Press)
Hamilton Bermuda, March 1.-THE
United States Collier Alexander sailed
today for Norfolk. The Alexander ar
rived here February rs with her shaft
broken in tow of the British steamer
Breta. which towed her for five days
She was then on her way from San Juan,
p. r. to Norfolk. Her shaft was re-
naired here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Cumming Bill Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va. March 17.-By the very
close vote of IS to 80 the House of Del
egates today killed the Cumming Bill
which provided for re-districting the
State in the matter of Congressional
apportionment 1t is believed this action
of the House finally disposes Of all re-
.districting propositions at this session
|of the assembly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Cambridge's Ball Schedule.


Cambridge. March 17.-Harvard' base
ball schedule which has been held back
to await the outcome of the negotiations
with Yale was announced tonight. 1t
calls for % games, including a third
game with Yale in case of a tie. There
are no games with the University of Vir-
ginia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
A Strike Declared.


lBy the ASSoclated PFeSsJ
Cripple Creek, Col, March 1.-THE
executive committee for the Western
Federation of Miners declared a strike
this afternoon against all the mines that
ship. ore to the mills of the United
State Reduction and Refining Company
These include the Independence and two
Hr three others of the principal producers
of 70 dist rict
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-19
Confirmed by the Senate,
NV the Associated Press

NTIN VIC AA5oUIIdNtU I IU0oFJ
Washington, March 1S.-The Senate has
confirmed the nomination of the mem
bcrs of the Court of Private Land Claims,
who were re-nominated yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
A Rotten Department.

An investigation posoce department
really effective
Gals which
the tment
The loss involved
suffered
by the department through
mails
is postonnce department
snakes with
any of the oil service
that railroads they carry
interests affected
This fraud has after
ed that the losses the department
Worlds Work
dealing with this weighing
AT Intervals the that
road carries and when
the weighing
sen-mah matter that is for making
average weight greaterwhh
matter And the department to
OF
custom and has
TO enec REFORMS catching have sm,
superiors
NO real reform remains mar,
Of party spons II actually tical machine
prostuted IN .x...r, ~
party rewards from the office to the rem
country posoce that the
head OF the department
training to justify his selection due solely his
>' ~ ~
The reform should begin at the head and down
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

Rev. Father vsrhagen Of the
Church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes is
planning for . midsummsr festival at
Natatoriuna park next Thursday eve-
ming. Two idsas are dominant in the
mind OF the priest as he makes the
arrangements-an evening gathering
OF the members Of his church and
congregation and their friends in Spo-
kane and the augmentation Of the
building fund for the new church edi-
foe.
The original conception was an all
day festival. but that has been given
up as impractieable at this season Of
the year. Arrangements have been
completed with Manager Bronson of
the open air vaudeville theater for
special program on that evening.
In addition to this feature of the
evening will be program Of amateur
music outside of the theater enclos-
ure In the band pavilion. 1t Is posi-
BILE that professional music Will be
engaged. but that is not yet settled.
The southerly section Of the park
will be enclosed for the guests OF
the occasion and young ladies of the
congregation will dispense refresh
ments. The park will be decorated
ana Father Verhagen believes that
the event will be pleasant in social
way and also be a means Of swelling
the building fund.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

League work" and Rev. J. J. Robi-
nette OF Maryviile, Tenn, closed the
session with an address on '~I'he Pres
ence Of the Spirit an Essential"
missionary papers and discussions
occupied the time OF the delegates
assembled In the Detroit opera house.
W. w. Cooper OF Kenosha, Wis, pre-
sided over this meeting and the
speakers Included John W. Pennins-
ton OF Colorado Springs. Col. Rev.
Seth Ward, d. D., OF Nashville, Tenn,
and Miss Bessie Brooks OF Beaver
Pa. The juniors held sway In the
Central Presbyterian church, where
the problems or child culture, study
courses ana the enlistment of adult
helpers were some or the topics dis.
cussed.
The literary and social work OF the
league were the CHIEF subjects OF con-
sideration AT the fourth OF the fore.
noon conferences. held In the Fort
Street Presbyterian church. Rev. J.
M. workman OF Benton, Ark, presid.
ing. After m Offering or prayer by
the Rev. M. W. DoRan Of Marshall,
Tex. papers treating Of social fell.
lowship, reading rooms and the liter-
AIRY activities OF the league were pre-.
scented ~ REV. w. p. Eveland OF
Bloomsbury. Pa. Miss Clara Wallace
OF Toronto. Rev. c. @. Jones Of Knox.
Vile. Tenn. Rev. w. e. Crosse of
Baldwin, Kan, and ptherS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
BUSY DAY SPENT BY
BY EPW0RTH lEAGUERS

DETROIT, Mich, July 1.-THE
second days session OF the Epworth
League international conference be-
gan at an early hour this morning
with Sunrise prayer meeting in
the Central M. E. church. There were
present nearly 1000 degeates. The
exercises were led by Rev. 3. r.
Towne, d. D., Of Greencastled Ireh
Following the exercises an expeeienke
meeting was held in which Delegates
from nearly every state of the Cnitn
and from several OF the CaHadiAH
provinces participated. I'll
Four separate conferences welt
held this morning in as many smedkf
ing places. When the delegates o.
sembled in the Central M. e. cMurch
Fl. u. v. Porter OF jamestown. N III
presiding. the splendid choir led 81
short service of song. after which tie
morning topics were taken up in d.
minute speech by the delegates
THE Heart Of the Weekly Devotional
Meeting was the frst subject, II
the Rev. H. e. Warren Of Lennoxvilte,
quebec. Under the head Of "okr
Obligation to the Juniors," Mrs. Anna
H. Woodcock OF Aurora, Neb.. deliy-
cred an Interesting address. Train.
Ing The Wcflkor for Personal Work.
was the topic assigned Rev. A. q
Higgins ef Middleton. Canada. Rev.
F. 8. Parker OF Crowley, Ia, spoke
on the subject, Prayer q Farce In
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
AmNWls@Dln@u0Gs
AT THE AuDIroxruM.

The popularity of the Jessie Shir
ley company at the Auditorium the
alter shows no signs of diminishment
Last night the house was again pack
Cd to witness the double bill of "a
Virginia Romance" and "The Child
OF the Regiment"
In the curtain-raiser George d.
McQuarrie as Lieutenant yandretb
and Miss Shirley as Barbara have
Two charming character parts that
they NIL with ability. Wilson Forbes
portrayal Of Rick Fetter, the scoun-
dreliy money lender, is also excellent
MISS Laura Adams and c.. F, Rail
ston complete the cast of "A Virginia
Romance"
The two-act farce, "The Child Of
the Regiment" brought out the full
scope of comedy acting by the diff
ferent members of the company. Miss
Shirleys Josephine. the child of the
regiment. especially In the second act
where she appears In court costume.
ana G. f. Ralston's Pumpernickel
kept the laughter going continuously
AS the gruff but kindly old sergeant
of the Twenty-first line regiment Tom
B. LOTUS is happily cast.
The story Of the play, which deals
with the period Immediately after the
war between France and Austria a
that of the finding and rearing Of a
little orphan girl by one of Napoleon's
regiments. During march and while
the regiment was stopping at a W.
lage 1t is discovered that she is the
daughter of rich warehouses. who
| takes her away from her fathers. /"
as she calls the soldiers of the
Twenty
AT the aristocratic chateau of her
new found mother Josephine is near
iy forced into contracting a marriage
with beggarly scion of the old en-
pire. This is happily prevented by
the timely arrival of her old COM
rades. among whom Is her sweetheart.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

prospects for the coming psnshs
said:
"Ecs sec our sesdeHs. We have
|haA no rain. Nhat n the mAxtsr
with the great chief above? Our
food II all dnishaA. The Grain hosaaes
are entirely empty We are now liv-
ing on leaves and water"
The white settlers. instead Of talk
ing this famine among the natives
as calamity, look upon II as b
great blessing.
Now" they argue, 'the native
will be compelled to work or starve.
the farms and In the gold mines will
be supplied" The black people are
a lazy set. or. at least do not like
to work for the white people, and
on this account the new industriep
of this new land often suffer from
lack of laborers.
Some Of the white people. how
ever, fear that this famine may stir /
up the blacks against the whites and !
create another rebellion. 1t is not
difficult for the Kafirs to believe. liy-
ing in superstition az they do. that
the cause Of the drouth is the white
man, with whom for some reason
or other the great chief above" 10
greatly displeased and As therefore
the rain. Holding such !
a view, the natives would be likely |
to attempt to drive the Europeans. I
frem the land. 1
A dispatch from Inhambane, on the /
coast, says that the conditions inI
Portuguese East Africa are about |
the same as In Rhodesia. Natal issI
suffering In the came manner and
the government de- trying to assist
the native population. Similar as-j
sistance for Rhcdesia Is also being
discussed. It will be a hard year.
on the KafIlrs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

ture which is his favorite as 1t shows
him with the little grandchiid of
whom he Is especially fond.
Fuller has wanted for some time
to resign, owing to poor health, but
waited. 1t Is said, for congress to
pass the bill increasing the salaries
of federal judges. The law having
been passed last winter. he may now
retire on full pay, as he has been on
the bench more than ten years and 10
also past 10. He will now receive
$500 a year more than he would
have received year ago. when his
salary was 312.500.
\ Fuller is being besieged by the
leaders of his party to hold on until
after the next presidential election,
30 that In case democratic presi-
dent Is elected, the next chief JUS
tice may be b democrat-but Fullers
health may not permit him to longer
remain on the bench.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER
Didn't FIGHT and Was No Coward.

w Veae
q Topeka
The nsbor
for
blood
q
Colonel
nights without mighty a
He his
visited
a
members inspected
verdict of
fellows
pounding
nails neighb
heartily, and been neve
"Colond veae
the who took his cattle
The
hshminded gentleman a
Not in
other this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

The famous Campbell Bros shows
is duly announced for July 20. one
day only. 1t is the concensus OF opin-
ion that the above shows are years
in advance of all others In point Of
merit in the possession of modern
feats and features that have no peer
or parallel. It's menagerie contains
the choicest and most rare specimens
Of zoolegy's realms. It's marvellous
chronological display is unequalled and
the aquatic wonders embrace deep sea
monsters as well rs amphibia. The
arenic attractions are numerous ard
novel and without doubt far surpass
in general interest any seen here or
elsewhere in the past.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

which places him next the pope In
innuence. He is a marked figure in
Rome. as he still goes about bare
footed and in his brown monks rown
according to the rules of his order.
and viii continue to do so even IL
elected pope.
The Carmelite brothers Of Cardinal
Gotu believe he is destined to be
pope because OF the flaming torch In
hts coat Of arms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

from merit ard the confidence which
he has always Inspired in his SUI
periors.
Z A. the age Of Is he entered the
monastery OF the barefoot Carmel
ties at Genoa for his neyitiate. There
IN he took various degrees in philoso-
fphy and mathematics. and was after
wards taken to Rome by the superior
Of the order and did not return to
Qrnca. n he was appointed theoiogian
Of the congregation OF the council.
At ~ he was made procurator gem
eral Of hts order. which place he
held for 10 years. when he was nomi-
mated general OF the Carmelites.
Tbs immediate cause of his being
raised TO the purple was a mission
20 Brasil. which he SO satisfactorily
fiinlled that on his return in 1895
he was ciected to the sacred college.
n 1909 ne was most unexpectedly
made project Of the propaganda.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
Drink Divorce.

"fhe facts as fixed by the court are
recital OF long struggle on the
part OF wife with the drink demon
In her husband. Divorce granted"
fExtract OF divorce court ncws.) Men.
how much better to be cured of the
drink habit and have a happy home.
See Smith, Eso7 Baldwin avenue. He
can help you.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
Old Vanderbilt
His Ferrynlal,.

NEW YORK, July 17.--William
Blair Of River Edge. IN. j.. was 81
years old today. and his relatives and
neighbors gave him a reception on his
lawn. Despite his advanced age Mr..
Blair was az clipper as any Of his
grandchildren present.
In his prime Mr.. Blair was one of
the most wildly known sailmakers on
the Atlantic coast and during the so
years he was engaged at his trade
he risged out many OF the best boats
that left this port. It was while
making a trip between Staten Island
and Perth Amboy TO measure 4 YES
sci that he paid IS cents to Commo-
dore Vanderbilt Cor rowing him
across the Kills.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

Oyster BAY, Z. L--Senator Lodge
after leaving the president states that
at the extra session Of congress call
ed for November the ratification of
the Cuban treaty will be taken up,
and 1T is also expected that financial
measures along the lines of the presi-
dents messages and speeches will be
considered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

This is the weather that amuse-
ment seekers flock to the park for
recreation and appreciate the excel
lent show offered by Edward Shields.
Beginning with the usual Sunday
matinee there will be presented q
very attractive program.
The three Mi1lards occupy the place
Of honor. and Hymer and Kent will
appear and are spoken Of highly as
entertainers. John ]. WEIGH comes
with an up-to-date monologue. The
Polyscope will exhibit another series
of moving pictures and by special re-
quest the picture OF Spokane falls
will be retained for another week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

may be required to call your atten-
tion to your personal appearance, but
don't wait for one here before you
see us about having your clothes
cleaned and pressed. Ask your friends
about us. Our work is our reference.
The Unique Tailoring company, liz
Washington street, phone Main 7aS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
4 Dare-footed Pope
May Be Chosen.

ROME, July 17.-As cardinals go,
Cardinal Gotti 10 not very old and
by no means past having aspirations
towards being head of the church.
He was born In Genoa, March 20,
1884. and was made a cardinal in
1885. He Ia most modest in character
and his preferments have come
through no seeking Of his own, but
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

Superintendent O"Brien of the O..
r. & N. says that there are no de-
velopments in the project for q new
passenger station In this city. No
plans have been drawn, but the mat
ter has not been abandoned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

this year abost half that amosnt IA
ana that all cane IN about ~ aey4,
~ = .rsssit the 8arns q ~ agfvj
1reeeut . sorry niEhf. A fsw mag
houses An which last .ysArs crops
were stored are absolutely emueE, a
The chief Of q native wtllaee Z few
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

Cling stocks of corn or ''megwara"
and some beds of half-srown peanuts
constitute the entire prospects, And
to add to this condition the grain
miles from Umtalf. speaking shout
the present supply or food and the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17
SeIW MllGAN NATIVES xH7 Ron
STARVING II DElTt ~ EaIBIc lEAvES

UMTALI, Rhodesie. South Africa,
July f7.-owfng to an unusual scare
ity OF rain in Rhodesia during what
should have been tho ''rsiny seascn.,
serious famine threatens the native
population.
The natives are an agricultural peo-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

pie and depend almost entirely on.
the productions of their farms This
year the rains were a failure. In
eastern Rhodesia there has not been
half the usual rainfall. Last year
the rain fall was over inches, while
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

0004A1A DELL " ~ B64AARs
DEs MONIES. Ia. July 17.--There
was an increased attendance Of dele
gates this morning when the Iowa
State Bar association began the Sec
ond day OF its annual meeting. The
feature Of the forenoon session was
the annual address, which was de-
livered by Justice Brewer OF the
United States supreme court. JUS
tice Brewer took as his subject, 1.-THE
Triumph of Justice" and his remarks
were listened to with rapt attention
by a large and distinguished audi
ence. Before taking Anal adjournment
late this afternoon the association
will choose officers for the ensuing
year.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July IL
Chief Justice Fuller of the United
gtafaa sIIDrama court has ono r,ie
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

The alimony In the Nichols divorce
case Is $l25 per month. A typograph-
ical error caused the misprint In yes
terday's Issue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-17

the peasant Guillot, now risen to the
rank Of lieutenant, who saves her.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
NEWPORT CENTER.

Mr.. A. J. Garland Is very sick.
A. c. Clark is visiting his parents in
Glover.
Jonas n. Bruce Of Sheffield was in town
last week.
+. w. Merrill OF Barton Landing was in
town last week.
Rev. and Mrs. 1. p. Chase visited friends
in Lowell recently.
Mrs. Bailey and daughter Eds have been
visiting in Newport.
Mrs. 8. w. Cowell spent several days at
North Troy last week.
+. ID. Taylor visited bis sister in Morgan
Sunday and Monday.
Hszen Meacham has returned from his
visit to Enosourg Falls.
Rev. /. p. Chase went to Enfield, n. H.,
this morning on business.
Olin T. Kiloy returned from Barre last
Tuesday. His mother came with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank b. Wilson of Frank
lin visited at Ben Wheeler's last week
Wendell Morse has returned from Hard
wick where he has been visiting his aunt.
Mrs. Flint OF Roxbury, Mass, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilcox.
Sprague Jenkins was unable to work last
week on account of boils on his arm and
hand.
Mrs. Mabel Oben, accompanied by q
friend, visited Mrs. Nettie Perkins last
week.
Harvey whipple fell from the scaffold In
his barn June 9TH, and injured his thigh
seriously.
Hazen Meacham has returned from
Enosburg, where he has been visiting his
wife and daughter.
o. E. Williams Is having his residence
painted. George Page and Amos lawson
are doing the work.
Mrs. Henry Rood returned from Mont
real last week, after having successfully
passed a surgical operation at the Royal
Victoria hospital.
Mrs. Henry Briggs died at the home OF
her son Fred last Wednesday morning,
after a lingering illness. The funeral was
held Friday, Rev. o. w. Heyer officiating.
Andrew Wright, who has been stopping
with his brother David the past few days,
returned to his home in Enosburg this
morning, taking his little daughter with
him.