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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-01
Reliance Best All Round.

The run home showed that though
the Constitution is a very fast boat
down the wind, the Reliance is even
better in conditions like today, for the
latter gained steadily on both her
rivals. while the Belmont boat picked
up some seconds on the Columbia. Of
fetal summary:
Reliance-Start, 12:15:24; finish,
3:25:17; elasped time, 3:09:53.
Columbia-Start, 12:15:26; finish,
3:29:28; elapsed time, 3:14:O2.
Constitution-Start, 12:15:20; finish,
3:30:11; elapsed time, 3:14:51.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
TWO BEAUTIFUL MONUMENTS,
Erected to the Memory Of the Late VIM. Fl
Bagley and His Son, Worth Bagley

Mr. Bittenbender, representing the ].
F. Manning & Co., Monumental Works,
of Washington ID. c. who has been IN
Raleigh experimenting the erecting of two
monuments in Oakwood cemetery, return
ed to Washington yesterday.
The monuments We're placed on The
Bagley lot. One was to the memory Of
the late Major VIM. H. Bagley, long clerk
of the Supreme court. 1t is very beautiful
and is made of Barre granite. It is ali
fine hammered, the inscription being cut in
raised and rounded letters on the face,
leaving room below for the inscription of
Mrs Bagley.
The other monument is to the memory
of Worth Bagley. 1t is made of the best
Quincy granite and is highly polished from
the base up This granite is particularly
well adapted for work of this character
as it is susceptible to very high polish
and blends in nicely with the bronze work
On the face of the monument in bronze
is a medallion of Worth Bagley in bronze
"a speaking likeness of the young Ensign
The medallion was modelled by one of the
most eminent portrait artists of this
country, Prof. Louis Amaties, who is also
professor of sculpture and architecture Of
the Columbian University in Washington
City. Underneath the medallion in bronze
letters are the words:
WORTH BAGLEY,
1S74-1S9S.
On the other side Of the monument is a
large tablet of bronze with the inscrp-
ton in raised letters. The inscription is
as follows
WORTH BAGLEY,
Ensign U. S. Navy.
The First American Officer and only Line
Officer of the Navy,
Who Fell in
the Spanish-American War.
Killed on Board
the U. S. Torpedo Boat Winslow
During the Bombardment,
At Cardenas, Cuba May II, 1898,
Son of VIM. H. Bagley and
Adelaide Worth Bagley,
Born in Raleigh, N. c., April 6, 1874.
Appointed Cadet u. S. Naval Academy
July /, 1889.
Commissioned Ensign U. S. Navy, July
+. 1897
And thus this man died, leaving his
death for an example of a noble courage
and a memorial of virtue. not only unto
young men. but unto all his nation.-Sec
ond MaccabeeS, 6:31.
This monument. which has been ad
mired by all who have seen it. was placed
above Worth Bagley's grave by hi,
mother, MRs. Adelaide Worth Bagley
who came to Raleigh to be here when
the monuments to her husband and son
were erected. Later in Capitol Square
Raleigh, a statue of Worth Bagley will
be erected. The committee has not YET
selected a sculptor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
OH, A GLORIOUS TIME
That is What the Second
Regiment is Having at
MOrehead.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Atlantic Hotel, Morehead City, N. c.,
July 25.-The Second Regiment in camp
here are having glorious time The
sound is dotted with every kind of boat
from the small skiff to the large launches
carrying the boys sailing and fishing, at
the camp. This morning the companies
were out for target practice and in the af-
ternoon at five O'Clock they had battalion
drill, going on dress parade at six O'Clock
There were several hundred visitors at
the camp this afternoon. Every train
brings crowds. Two thousand visitors are
expected tomorrow over the A. and n.
c. r. r. These Will come In on two
special trains; many of them will spend
the day at the camp with their friends.
The Wilson company will entertain fifty of
their friends at dinner tomorrow,
There are several hundred visitors in
the town besides those stopping at the
Atlantic Hotel. The New Bern House and
every boarding house is full and many
are stopping at private houses.
There was a grand military ball at the
Atlantic Hotel tonight.
The Governor and his staff will take
dinner at the camp tomorrow. Every
thing is being done to make the stay of
the boys pleasant ard profitable and they
seem to be thoroughly satisfied. Tonight s
train brought in three hundred guests for
the Atlantic Hotel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
The Public Printer May De-
eide MiIIer's Case.
WILL WAIT THIRTY DAYS
The B5okbindsrs Thus Decd.--- They Leave
Statements With CortelyOu and Palmer
President Ta'um Of the Union
Comes to Washington.
DEATH OF MISS JULIA BKvEs.
DEATH OF MISS JULIA BKvEs.
Thirteen Year Old Daughter of Mr. T. ID. Bsves
Of Franklinton.
(Rv the Associated Press.)

Washington. July 25.-The Bookbinders'
Union, which has been fighting the rein
statement of w. A. Miller, the assistant
foreman in the government printing office,
has abandoned any intention of walking
out in case Miller resumes work. Presi-
dent Tatum, of the international Brother
hood of Bookbinders, is now en- route here
from Chicago to advise with the local lead
er. The latter have decided to abide by
the decision of the public printer and avoid
any clash with the government.
Although failing to appear at the be-
ginning of office hours, miller reported
for duty about 10 o'clock this morning,
and was assigned to duty. He remained
only a few minutes and left after explain
ing that Saturday wa sa short day and he
would wait until Monday for further work.
The union officials announced today that
there would be no action on their part
for thirty days, during which they antici-
pate at the question would be solved by
the public printer 1t is expected that
a national arbitration council will meet to-
morrow to discuss the situation -
The union officials today called on /Sec-
retary Cortelyou ana Public Printfr Pal
mer and left with them a statem4nt re-
garding what was done at the ping OF
the boolIbinders last night II SGT forth
that Miller would be permitted uiI,der pre-
test to continue in that positio4 to which
he has been re-instated and Mat there,
would be nothing done at present by the
bookbinders that would interfere with the
work of the office. 1t gives assurance that
thi saction is inspired by a regard for the
action of thePresident and for the Federal
statutes and expresses the belief that the
charges against Miller will be substantial
ed on investigation. A similar statement
was filed with he Civil Service Commits
sion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
The Turkish Cruiser Mejidia
is Launched.
AND THE. SHIP MONGOLIA
The Former the First Ottoman Warship Ever
Built in This Country and the Latter The
Second Largest Vessal Con-
structed Here.
(By the Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Pa. July 25.-In the pres
ence of a distinguished gathering OF
diplomats, foreign and American naval
officers, and prominent citizens of Phlla-
delphia, the Turkish cruiser Medjldla, the
first warship ever built here for the Otto
man Empire, was launched today at
Cramps ship-yard The sponsor for tie
new addition to the Sultan's navy was
Mrs Edwin s. Cramp and the baptism.
an evasion of the Koreans teaching, was
turned into a graceful compliment of the
American people The Koran forblds a
Turkish woman participating in christ
ening at which wine is used The difficulty
was overcome by the selection of an Amerl-
can woman, Mrs. Cramp, to break the
bottle on the bow of the sea fighter
The general dimensions of the vessel arc
as follows:
Length on load line, $50 feet; beam ex-
treme, AZ feet; draft mean, 16 feet; DIS
placement $500 tons; speed % knots.
The armament consists of 6-inch rapid
fire guns, As calibre long; eight At rapid
fire guns, so calibres; six 3-pounder rapid
fire guns, so calibres; six 7-pounder rapid
fire guns, so calibres; one 3-lnch field gun;
two torpedo tubes for 14-inch Whitehead
tOrpedoes.
Camden, n. J.. July 25.-The steamship
Mongolia, built for the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company, was launched today at tho
yard of the New York Ship-building Com
pany The Mongolia is the second larg
est ship ever built in the United States
She is to be used in the Philippine and
China trade. Her sister ship, the Man
churia, will be launched in October.
Miss Lucy Bell Kennedy, of Pittsburg,
christened the Mongolia.
The Mongolia was originally intended
for the Atlantic Transport Company, but
was purchased by the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company.
The dimensions of the Mongolia are:
Length, 615 feet. inches; breadth. 5;
feet; depth, 81 feet, inches; indicated
horse power, 10000; speed, 16 knots; dis
placement, 26,514 tons; gross tonnage
13, 500; passenger capacity, first cabin, $50
second cabin, 6S; steerage, 1900.
When laden she will draw 80 feet oi
water
The Mongolia is constructed wholly Of
steel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Will Inspect Inland Waterway Route

Especial to News and Observer)
Elizabeth City, N. c., July 25.--Capt. z.
E Winslow. of the United States engin-
eering corps, in charge of the coast, river
and harbor improvements of the Fifth
light house districs. and Congressman
John H. Small, of North Carolina, will
leave Norfolk this morning on an inspec-
ton tour of the territory over which Cap
tain Winslow has jurisdiction. Mr.. Small
has several important matters relating
to waterway in Tidewater Virginia and
North Carolina, which will come up at
the next session of Congress, and it is his
desire to acquire all possible information
and data on the subjects under consdera-
ton to present the same TO the national
lawmakers again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

0LS;, oI1Rr,
ca 10 4 .ad to accompany
party 30 g State to Wash
ington, In qn1 their visit beng
to call upon r Roosevelt, and in
vite him to delivy- an address at the
Masonic celebration in Raleigh in October
Mr. Alexander Nail, one of the oldest
inhabitants of this county died at the
home of his son, Mr.. Jesse Nail in this
city, Thursday, at the age of eighty-one
years The interment was at Mocksvl'e
yesterday.
Near Statesvile, in Tedell county, one
day this week John Sewers whipped a
young son of Eta Smith, who became en-
ragged at the conduct of Sewers and a
fight followed Will Smith, a by-stander,
undertook to separate the combatants,
and he himself received severe wounds IN
the face and arms at the hands of Sewers,
who used a knife with telling effect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Fine Exhibition of Ball.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Shelby, N. c., July 25.-The game of
baseball between Shelby and Kings Noun
tain today was the finest exhibition of
fast ball seen heE this year. Shelby had
the famous A. and M. College battery,
Holt and Brockwell and their hitting and
battery work was the feature. Holt went
to the bat four times and got two two
baggers and two singles; Brockwell got
home run and two hits out of three times
up. They got seven out of the eight hits
made. Williams was the star for Kings
Mountain. Score to in favor Shelby
Batteries: Shelby-Holt and Brock
we'll; Kings Mountain-Williams and
Ferguson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
BUILDING THREE BRlDGEs.
A Case Involving $40, O0O---Big improvements
Projected at Spencer.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury, N. c., July 25.-The Southern
Railway is building three large new iron
bridges on the main line between Lexlns-
ton and Greensboro, one at Abbot S
Greek, one at Richfork and third at
Leonard's The bridges are very heavy
ones and will be suitable for use after the
work Of double tracking this part of the
road has been completed.
There is considerable talk here to-day
over the prospects of work beginning at
an early date on the new railroad shops
at Spencer number of leading officials
of the Southern were here yesterday ar
ranging for bids on an enormous amount
of building material. The increase of the
plant at Spencer will mean the building
of three to four hundred additional homes,
and an increase in the population of from
two to three thousand.
An interesting case is being heard here
this week in which about $4,000 is in
volved. W. ]. oliver & Company, con-
tractors, of Philadelphia claim a balance
OF more than 1000 due from the Whit
ney Reduction Company, of New London
for the construction of the road from that
place to the Narrows on the Yadkin rlv2r.
1t was agreed by both parties to refer the
matter to an arbitrator and Chief En-
gineer G. c. Churchill, of the Norfolk and
Western railroad, was chosen to act IN
this capacity. He is here now investigat-
ing the conditions, and it is expected that
he will hand down his decision in about
ten days.
The Piedmont Summer School is still in
session at Davidson with large attend
ance.
Congressman Theodore F. Kluttz, of this
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Labor Candidate Wins.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, July 25.-The election yesterday
i'm the Branard Castle division of Durham
county of successor to Sir Joseph w.
Peace, Liberal, resulted as follows:
A. Henderson CLabor) $780, w. l.. Lane
Onionist) 1923; Mr.. Beaumont (LiberaD
2,S09.
The result of the election was COM
plete surprise, for since 1886 the division
had returned a Liberal. 1t is another of
a succession of labor victories in recent
by-elections and the result is significant
because Mayor Vane is a strong supporter
of Colonial Secretary Chamberiams fiscal
policy.
On the other hand it is asserted that
the contest was more influenced by the
education act, the division being strongly
n-conformist
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Cigar Causes 81 900 Fire.
(Bv the Associated Press }

Nashville. Tenn, July 25.-The Com
nercial Hotel was badly damaged by fire
at an early hour this morning. All of the
guests were rescued.
The fire is supposed to have started from
a lighted cigar or pipe that was left in a
coat belonging to waiter. The damage
is estimated at $1,000 and is fully covered
by insurance.
The building was occupied alternately
during the war by Confederate and Fed
eral troops and at one time was the head
quarters of General Davis who killed Gen
eraI 'Bull" Nelson in Louisville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Fatally Burned by OIL.

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston Salem, N. c., July 25.-Nl
Emma Pitts, young white girl, was 4
ribly burned here late this afternoI
While starting a fire in the stove WI
kerosene oil, the can exploded and thrV
oil all over her. She was soon enwrapI
in flames and before help arrived she v
rendered unconscious. The attending pI
sician says the soles of her feet are
only part of her person not burned s
was removed to the hospital, where !
lies tonight in an unconscious conditil
The physicians say there is no hope !
her
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Pacific Coast Shippers are in it Now
lBy the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
San Francisco, July 25.-Tne Examiner
says:
open hestilties have been declared be-
tween the Pacific Mail Company and the
China Commercial Steamship Company
and heavy reductions in freight charges
have resulted. At first a decrease OF 20
per cent was announced by the Pacific
Mail Company, then a little later thirty
five per cent and finally come the alleged
offer to aceept freight at cut of sixty
per cent owing to the competition OF the
new line"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
SWITCH FLUNG OPEN BY
WRECKER'S SATANIC HAND
Over One Hundred Lives Jeopardized and Eight Per-
sons Seriously Hurt in the Crash That
Followed
CBy the Associated Press.)

the purpose of wrecking the train. The
Flyer" first struck two cars of stone and
drove them into a boarding car, filled with
railroad employees. Eight persons, all rail-
road men, were seriously, although not fa-
tally hurt. The engine, two freight cars
and passenger coach /were demolished
Fortunately all passengers escaped injury
although they received severe shaking
up. There is no clue to the miscreants
VINO misplaced the swith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
ARRESTED IN OKLAHOMA,
Ex-sher.f B. L Nichols a Native of This
state---A Eeserler Arrested
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer)
Marion, N. c., July 25.-A telegram was
received here last night that ex-She1-4l R.
L. Nichols was arrested at Mangum, Okla
homa, for embezzling the funds of Nc
Dowell county. He was sheriff of this
county for four years. Too much whis-
key led him astray. He is now awaiting
requisition papers for his return here
A. r. Elliot. who left the u S. Army
at Fortress Monroe withount permission,
was arrested here today and will beN-taken
back to that place. This is his home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26

tionaH Rifle Association. made the fare
we'll speech and Colonel Leslie c.. Bruce,
captain of the American team. replied,
Lord Cheylesmore for the cordial
reception accorded to the Americans here.
The train steamed out of the station with
the bands playing 1.-THE Star SpangIed
Banner. followed by ''Auld Lang Syne.
All the ihabitants of the Canvas city
turned out with brass bands to bid the
Americans God speed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
DEATH OF Mr.. OVID LUPRE.
He Practieed Law in Raleigh in the Early
Seventies.
Especial to News and Observer)

NN'PNNietA " ANCho anu ODcGlNCID
Franklinton, N c., July 25.-
Miss Julia Beves, daughter of Mr. T. NJ.
Beves, aged thirteen years, died at her
uncle's residence, Mr.. Sam Mitchener,
four miles east of this place today The
remains will be inferred at the family
burial ground tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
Her father brother and sisters were
with her when she passed away. Julia was
an exceedingly bright girl and will be
missed in the family circle, as well as by
her host of young friends. She was down
here on a visit to her mothers people.
She has gone to meet her mother and
other members of the family, who have
passed over the river.
Miss Pattie Beves, of Durham, a sister
of the deceased passed through here yes
terday on the way to her sisters side.
Miss Julia Beves was a niece of Mrs.
w. e. Foster, of this city, who left last
night for Frankhnton.
A colored excursion was here yesterday
from Raleigh and Apex. The best behaved
set OF people we have ever seen. Not a
murmur was heard by any of our citizens
from the large crowd. They are entitled
to the highest concentrations for their
excellent behavior
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
FOILED BY A BRAVE MAN.
Prisoners Who Sought to Escape Held Back by
His Gun.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington, n. c., July 25.-seventeen
prisoners in the county Jail formulated
a plot yesterday to escape and were
in the act of doing 50, expecting the
officer to leave the outer door open as
he opened the inner one TO take pris-
oner and work him on the streets Joseph
Chauncey, the policeman. held them back
with his hand on his gun and frustrated
the attempt just as one of the men was
coming through the door.
Local business men will form a steam
ship line to run to Norfolk and Balti-
more, claiming that the freight rates now
in force here are exorbitant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Rabun Gap Extension.
(By the Associated Press.)

=. Knoxville, Tenn, July 25-W H. Wells.
chief engineer of construction of the
Southern Railway, today stated TIA" Work
had begun thirty miles south of this city
on the construction of tlA Rabun Gap
extension of the Suthern to the Georgia
line and that in North arolina new GEM
rany has been chartered which IS building
toward the Tennessee line to Wallahalla
branch of the Southern to connect with
the Rabun Gap line. The new branch will
be 200 miles long and will give less than
a one per cent grade to tidewater.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Judge Gray an Arbitrator.
(By the Associated Press.l

Birmingham, Ala, July 25-At a meet
ing OF the four arbitrators, representing
the miners and operators of this district
this morning Judge George Gray, Of Della
ware, was selected as the fifth arbitrator.
Under the terms of the agreement by
which it was decided to submit pending
differences to arbitration the miners re-
sumo work Immediately upon Judge
Grays acceptance.
Thirteen thousand miners have been af-
fected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Game at Aulander.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
AuanGer, n. c., July 25.-Quite an in
terestng game of baseball was played
here yesterday afternoon, between Au-
lander and Woodland 1t was a very
warm and exciting contest until the sixth
inning when Woodland failed to continue
the play, and under the rules forfeited
the game to Aulander This was the sec
ond game. Aulander losing the first, ard
winning this one. third game will be
played shortly on the Woodland parry
grounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
To Fuquay and Ellington Today

Today the Raleigh and Cape Fear ex-
cursion train leaves the city for Fuquay
Springs and Ellington at 8 o'clock in
the morning. 1t returns at IN the al
tcrnoon and leaves again at 1880. Thus
people living along the line of the road
can come UP on the train which arrives
here at $50 in the morning, spend the day
iE Raleigh and leave for home at 1880
in the evening. This Sunday schedule will
continue throughout the summer season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Paris Peers East Through Telescope
Rv the Associated Press.l }

Paris, July 25.-The Associated Press
learns that the dispatches received at the
Foreign Office here from Toxic and St.
Petersburg, do not contain any confrma-
ton of the reports published in London
and Paris papers regarding warlke prep
araton on the part of Russia and Japan.
On the contrary, they continue to Indicate
as they did ten days ago, that the rela-
tions between the two governments are
still improving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26

Louisville, KY, July 25.-Train wreck
jeopardized the lives of over one hun
dred passengers on the Lexington-Atlanta
Flyer" of the Southern Railway last
hight at Tuskeros. small station four
teen miles south of here.
The flyer left here at 7:05 and an hour
later, while running at -S high rate of
speed, ran into an open switch, which had
undoubtedly been thrown for siding with
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Bids for Dry Dock at Norfolk.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, July 25.-Bids for the con-
struction of a dry dock at Norfolk were
opened today at the Navy Department
The limit Of cost fixed by Congress is
$1,20O,000 The bids were as follows:
John c. Rogers, New York, $910,0
Edward F. Fonder, Philadelphia $1.273
$780, John Pierce. New York, 81 ,O57 ISL:
Continental Jewell Filtration Company
New York, 81 ,033,147; P. j. Carlin, Brook
lyn, $1,152.47S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Death of Major Strong,
LBy the Associated Press.l

Washington, July 25-Major Frank
Strong, of Arkansas, the general agent OF
the Department of Justice, died today 2t
Mountain Lake Park, Maryland. Major
Strong was born in New York State, went
to Wisconsin just previus to the Civil
War, enlisted in a Wisconsin regiment
and served with great distinction. He
entered the government civil service with
Attorney General Garland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Gallops Out so, 900
(By the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, July 25.-Before crowd of
10000 people, j. B. Haggin's Charles Ell
wood galloped home an easy winner in
the Brighton derby of $4,000 at Brighton
Beach today. The Haggin horse was
second choice in the betting, and was
admirably handled by O'Neil.