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When Tennyson Became q Peer.


The last time / saw Alfred Tenn!
son was like the first, an imposing an
unique occasion, That last time wt
on the day when Tefnyson, just el
dowed with 4 peerage, was formal
introduced to the House OF Lords.
watched the ceremonial from the. bi
of the House Of Lords. the place whei
members OF the House of CommoE
are privileged to stand. The who
ceremonial Is a severe trial for y
nerves and the composure Of eyeu3|
most self-possessed and self-sa A
among newly created peers; The Z
conner wears for the first time his
Of state, and these robes make a
in which it 10 hardly, possible for
novice not to appear somewhat
ulous The new peer is. formally
Quoted by two of his brother
into the House Of Lords, is presd
with due ceremony to the Lord
cellor and other leading membe
the Houseeand has to make many
Injections and go through many
which bear, to irreverent eyes, n
gestion Of theatricality and madI /
ade. Tennyson comported hill
with modesty and dignity throut
the whole Of this peculiar ordeal! y
the general feeling was that ey|
the performance had been care
rehearsed, which we assume 1t Ger
ly was not. Lord Tennyson could
more successfully have got througj
part in the dramatic exhibition.
tin Mccarthy, in Harper's Magazll
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e London's Many Tailors.

In 1851 the number OF persons en-.
gagged in the tailoring trade in Lon
don was $4,000; in 1871 these had in
creased to $4,000; In 1881, to 10000;
In 1891, to $1,000, and in 1901, to so,074.
1t is rather difficult to account for
this increase. says the London Free
Lance, MS 1t is far in excess of any in
crease In the population. 1t may, OF
course. be due to the fact that men
pay more attention nowadays to their
appearance than formerly, and conse.
quently that, more clothes being worn
there is wider area of employment;
but l hardly think this can be the
case $50. -
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The Samoan Outrigger.
Made the Subject Of Patent by Z
German inventor.

Wilhelm Michael Won Malein, sub.
ject of the Emperor of Russia, residing
at Hamburg, has taken the trouble to
patent in this country the outrlgger
attachment that is so familiar in some
of the islands Of the Pacific, partlc-
ularly the Samoan group. In many
may be seen models OF these
frail canoes, In which the natives
breast the oceans waves. The essen.
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tial feature is an outrlgger, or arm,
'atthe end Of which is attached wood.
sen float. The effect Is TO give larger
base and hence TO lower the centre OF
gravity to such n point that 1t is prac.
tically impossible for the boat to cap
size, no matter how rough the waves
In the patent above referred to the
float Is modified, being made In the
form OF hollow drums, the inventors
idea being that these being mounted
ON rollers would thereby minimize the
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minion Of the Cars empire. But the
sick Man of Europe" although he
may be, the Sultan OF Turkey Is past
master in the art of playing the great
powers against each other aud Of in
ducing one OF them ut least to cham
pion his cause, secretly If not open
ly. England, Russia, France, each
has played therole of protector, and
now 1t is Germany which win not per-
nit the drastic action which the Sui
tan's course richly merits Time after
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resistance to the boats headway. In
the Samoan Islands these outriggers
are usually placed at the boats side,
but in the invention above they are
placed just aft the stern, the supports
being of such shape, and SO disposed
as not to interfere with the comfort
and convenience of the boats occu.
pants. As a lifeboat equipment such
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improving the opportunl.v

His Aunt-of course you can have
some more pie, Tommy, but aren't Won
afraid II will make YOU sick to eat
three pieces?" s"'
TOMMY, don't know. auntie, !
guess moi. never had q chanca ~
NV y hefore.--chicaEo Tribune, :
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time, when the crimes permitted, If not
instigated by the Sultan have shocked
the civilized world, and when he
seemed to have passed the limit of
endurance, he has escaped punishment
by the same old trick of playing one
power against the others. Whether or
not he will be able to appiy the same
methods with success to the United
States in the latest complication will
be an interesting problem.
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a. hSSich NWtturs ltestanrants Il
In a. Hanover Square luncheon room
patronized by physical eulturlsts, par
deularly young clerks who belong to
rowing and athletic clubs uptown, one
of the popular features on tho bill of
fare is whole wheat. In a large bowl
Oft one seldom finds d broken grain.
II Is boiled very much rs Chinamen
boil rice, with every kernel sound and
intact. Ordinary wheat, such as bak.
ers use In what Is sold as whole wheat
bread, will not do for this purpose.
Whole wheat is supposed to be fat-
tening, as wen as highly nutritive.
but II Is q fact that some men dieting
for obesity go to the restaurant every
day for luncheon and eat whole wheat
ana nothing else. They do not take
cream or molasses with 1t. as young
men trying to build up muscle do, but
eat is dry. with 4 little salt. Another
favorite dish with the athletes is cake
made Of unsweetened ,pFunes = 1
Women, as well4as men. patronIze
this physical culture restaurant. On
Saturday half holidays, when they sen-
ter The srestaurnnte they check their
golf sticks and tennis racquets at the
desg,tand getting them again
as soon as the meal Is over. 90 direct
from the restaurant to the playground
New York Press.
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There are 100000 acres Of sun.
flower farms in Central and Eaatern
Russia and $50 millb, which press out
2oo,ooo,ooo pounds Of sunaowey oil
every year,
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an attachment might Lave some value
as It's use would prevent capsizing in
lowering or hoistlng in rough seas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

lions and those notions were not anita
gonistic to the best interests of his peo-
pie or the Democratic party. He was
ever watchful lest some legislation
hurtful to the people and party would
be enacted without the stamp of his DIS
approval. He championed a number of
bills of a local character, his pet meas
ure being the granting of a new charter
to the town of Washington, He was a
member of the committee on Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institutions, Oyster Industry,
Fish and Fisheries Pensions When he re-
tires from the political arena he can point
with pride to his record as member
of the House branch of the General As
sembly Of 1903. Mr. Sugg was born in
Greene county July u, 1916. In 1859 he
went to Beaufort county and remained
till 1880, when he spent two years in
Lenoir and six years in Pitt returning
to Beaufort in 1898, since which time he
has continuously resided there. Twenty
two years of his life has been spent IN
the stone industry. He served eight
years as Deputy Sheriff of his county.
FOR sixteen years he has held an Of
fetal position in the Confederate Neter-
ans Association. In April, 1864, az the
age of 171a years, he shouldered his gun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. w. H. LUCAS,
Member of the House of Reprcsen-
tatives from Hyde County.

A strikingly unique figure in the Halls
of legislation. session of 1903, was "the
Father of the House." Representative W.
II. Lucas, of Hyde. His hoary locks are
not so much from the weight of years as
from that of experience. 1t is said of
him that "he came to the world lump
of energy and a mass of nerves." and
these he has spent ever in the interest
of his fellow men. He is not the watch
dog of the treasury" but is alert and
watchful, and if you don't want to hear
from the gentleman from Hyde, tread
lightly on questions economic Those
men that know his ability at repartee
are slow to enter into discussion when
he has the floor. He is a firm believer in
the fundamental Democratic principle OF
local self government, hence is stick
Ter when legislation is attempted, deny
ing his constituency this adherent right
Mr.. Lucas is an "old stager" in legis-
lative harness, having served the county
of Hyde, both in the Senate and House
repeatedly in the days past that is as
story that is told. While frail in body
he is strong in mind and active and use
full. AS a member of the House this
term, he was chairman of the Committee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

debt. The A. and NJ. College had warm
friend and supporter in Senator Norris,
and il is greatly indebted to him for his
active cooperation and support in help
ing to secure the appropriation the last
days of the session. Mr.. Norris has al
ways had at heart the success of the 4.
and NJ College, as, he was one Of the
original committee that drafted the bill
and secured its passage creating said n
stitution. On the last day of the Senate.
Senator Norris was appointed on a COM
mittee with Hon. A. w. Graham and Hon
John C. Drewry, of the House, to act
with Governor Aycock, Chief Justice Wal
ter Clark and Attorney General Gilmer
TO investigate and report to the next
General Assembly the feasibility of and
plans for charging the State Capitol
Building.
In the contest for United States Sena-
tor, Senator Norris was for Hon. Lee S.
Overman first. last and all the time His
active, earnest and faithful support had
much to do with the election of his
choice
Senator Norris is popular with his con-
stituents, because of his unfailing
courtesy to and interest in them He is
a Democrat, true and tried" who has
always responded to his party's call, and
has ever been loyal to it's nominees.
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he was chairman of the board-from
1899 to 1903. He also served Halifax
county as its clerk of court. At the
present session he was chairman of the
Committe on Corporations and a mem
Der OF the Committees on Judiciary, In
surance Education and Election Laws
Senator Travis read law under the
late Hon. r. o. Burton and in 1890, when
he secured his license, he became a
partner with Mr.. Burton. He is q promi-
nent Mason and a consistent Methodist.
He was prominent in shaping and pass
ing the Constitutional Amendments. In
return for his faithful services and as
token of appreciation of such SER
vices he was presented with the pen
with which the ratified amendments
were signed.
Senator Travis was born in Brunswick
county, Va, in 1866 and came to this
State while a small boy. In 1894 he was
narriade to Miss Jennie Grady. He IS
the father of two boys, both of whom
are staunch Halifax Democrats. Mr..
Travis is a very strong man.
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on oyster Industry, and served on the
Committees on Education, Agriculture,
Pensions, Fish and Fisheries. As leg
islator he was most interested in the
oyster industry and that of the opening
up of inlets so the finny tribe may have
access to the Sounds and rivers. Mr..
Lucas regards this last of great import
ance. He has served as Chief She'll Fish
Commissioner, as Cleveland elector and
held numerous minor offices. He is one
of the few remaining vets" that wore
the gray.
He was denied collegiate education,
preferring to heed the cry to arms in de-
Tense of home and the principle of State
rights. He spent two years at school in
Orange county and two years in DR..
Deemss school at Wilson, from which
seat of learning he volunteered to go to
the field of carnage. going in at the first
call and remaining to the end. He was
faithful and brave soldier and was
promoted on the field by order Of Genera!
w. D. Fender, from Lieutenant to Cap
tain.
Mr.. Lucas is intensely patriotic. RE
loves his people and his State, as every
act of his public life clearly demon
strates. He has spent all his life in
agricultural pursuits and has been very
successful. Long may he live! He is
easily one Of the most eloquent speakers
in the State as well as one of the
noblest and truest leaders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. e. J.. TRAVIS,
Senator From Fourth District.

Halifax county realized at the last
few elections that it had swept away
the negro problem and that the time
had come to select it's brainest men and
it's best leaders to represent it's Democ-
racy in the State Legislature The Sc
lection of e. w. Travis was therefore a
natural one. Mr.. Travis is an excellent
leader of men, a born politician and a
man who keeps a close watch on the
trend of public affairs. When quite a
young man be became a leader in Hall
fax and has since his elevation to lead
ership shown a superior wisdom that
has redounded to the credit of his coun-
ty and himself.
Down east in Halifax he is chairman
of the Democratic Executive Commit
tee For years he has been a director
Of the penitentiary and for four years
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. II. E. NORRIS,
Senator From Sixteenth District.

Herbert Edmund Norris was born No
vember Z. 1859 in Wake county twenty
miles southwest of the city of Raleigh
He is the eldest son of Jesse A. Norris
and Amy Ann Adams. and of Scotch-Iri5h
descent He having been rear
cd on the farm and around turpentine
distilieries Of his father, he
received practical training in manual
labor and business methods, that
formed in his young life habits of self
reliance. industry and perseverance that
have been OF such material advantage to
him in fighting the battles of life.
He was educated in country schools and
academies, and at (old) Trinity College,
in Randolph county, from which insttu-
tion he graduated in 1879 with honors,
standing third in a class of sixteen,
though having made no extra effort for
distinction. He read law under Hon.
George V. Strong, (now deceased), OF this
city, and secured his law license in 1881,
and located at Apex, n. c.. where he di-
vided his time for first five years be
tween law and farming, succeeding in
both vocations, His law practice had in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. S. W GRAM,
Member of the Ii sc of Represen.
tativcs from Wilkes County.

Surry county gave TO Wilkes county
one of her brightest boys, and
Wilkes county approaching his
sturdy character and Republican
ism, sent him to the halls OF
legislation to join hands with old Red
Fox" in keeping an eye on the doings of
Madam Democracy. DIR. r. w. S. Pegram,
the subject of this reference, life long
Republican, was born in Surry county in
1865. In early manhood he went te
Wilkes county and has resided their
since. His advantages we're limited but
he made the most of them and gradual
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. u. L. SPENCE,
Senator From 22nd District.

L. Lee Spence, the Junior Senator from
the Twenty-second Senatorial District,
composing the counties of Moore, Chath-
ann Richmond and Scotland, was born in
Stanly county. August 90, 1867 He was
educated at Oak Ridge Institute and
graduated in the law course at the Uni-
versity of North Carolina. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1893, spent one and
a half years at his profession at Troy,
and went to Carthage, where he has
been practising law since. He was mayor
of Carthage two terms, chairman of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

Board of Elections for his county two
years. This is his first term in the
Senate, having defeated James L.
Meacham, of Richmond county, and
Daniel A. Patterson of Scotland county
by over 1000 majority He served in
the Senate of 1908 as chairman of the
Committee on Salaries and Fees and as
a member of the Committees on Judiciary,
Education. Engrossed Bills, Mining Elec-
ton Law, Appropriations and Congress
sonal Apportionment.
Mr.. Spence belongs to the bachelor
persuasion. but is a great admrer OF the
fair sex. He is tall and of striking per-
sonality, an able lawyer, and a wise
legislator
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. b f. SUGG,
Member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Beaufort County.

A jovial. whole -souled. good natured
gentleman is b. r Sugg. of Beaufort
county Though a man OF varied pur-
suits and rich in experience he is serv-
ing hrs first term as a legislator But
blessed with good horse sense he early
impresses his associates that he had, no.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

ing in medicine from The Baltimore
Medical College in 1892-he began the
practice of medicine-though as early
as 1884. In 1896 he took a Post Gradu-
ate course at John Hopkins University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

and marched to the front the Con-
federate soldier lad. In church relations
he is a Methodist He is a member of
several fraternal orders among them the
Masonic, Odd Fellows, knights of
Pythias, Red Men, Jr. o. L. A. M, and
The Charitable Brother Hood. The last
named had its origin in Beaufort county
whore it is quite strong Mr.. Sugg TOOK
deep interest in pension legislation and
served his Confederate comrades with
love and zeal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-08
AT DELMAR PARK.
Weather Was Sultry and the Racing
Not of Best Quality.

ST. LOUIS, July THE weather was ex-
tremely sultry and racing only fair at Del
mar Park to-day. Bias Dor, an odds-on
favorite. was last from the start TO stretch
by about eight lengths. A little urging by
Calvet brought him to the front like shot.
1t was "a nose finish with Eda Riley. Ben
gal was fifteen lengths away. Track fast.
Summarizes
First Race-Five furlongs; selling: Ocy-
robe. Ito (Troxler), IL to 2, won; Cormoro.
80 (GulletD, 10 l. second; Benton, 104 (Hig-
gins), to /, third. Time, 1:04.
Second-Six furlongs: Poser. 100 Cd. Aus
TIM, to 5, won; Montana Peerless, 9S (Shea),
to 1. second; Joe Goss. Ill &c. Austin), 9
TO l, third. Time, 1:l51s
Third-Five and one-half furlongs: Huck-
leberry Finn, 103 Uouden), 20 to /. won;
Brilliants, 112 Oh. Booker), TO i, second;
Check Morgan. 100 (BelD, to l, third. Time,
Fourth-Mile and seventy yards: Bias
Dor, 80 (Calvert), to 5. won Eda Riley,
100 lHiggins), o to !, second: Bengal. 1o2 Of,
Ffth-One mile: Helen Print, LOG Of.
Smith), IL to 8, won; Orpheus, "a (BridwelD,
8 to l, second; Josie F., 80 &C. Bonner). to
2, third. Time 1:42lh.
Sixth-Mile and one-eighth: Pierce j., 10
CTroxler), Is to 5, won; Brown Vail, l0I Oh.
Booker). II to 2, second; Chandoo, ITO (BelD,
9 to /, third. Time. 1:5714
Delmar Park entries for Wednesday:
First Race.six furlongs. selling: Sue W.,
Hardy. Regina D., Takalon, no.
second-six furlcngs, purse; An.iger, 19i;
Pirateer. lOI; Jake. Novelist, Tangent, ii2.
Thrd-One mile and twenty yards, selling
Helen Hay. so; Daddy Bender. 80: Kentucky
Middle, 3d. Lynch, 50; Professor Neville, 10i;
Venus Victrix, 81; Murmur. 81.
Fourth-six furlongs. purse: Enigma. Athena.
lO2: Wigwam. Forehand. Fenian. los; Jehane.
Check Morgan. l07
Fifth-Six and one-half furlongs selling: Alga-
reta. Tickle Saint, Wild Katie, Una Price, l09;
Mike Strauss, ll6; Miss West. 1902; Lord Neville
ia: Weird Reducer, Jerry Hunt, The Buffoon
Presbyterian, Gales, Ill.
Sixth-One mile and twenty yards. selling:
Eugena s.. 81; Hegeria 81; Lasso. Dawson, 100;
Ida Penzane. 1o2; / Know, log: Cancan, 50;
Lunar. l07; Oudenarde. Virgie dor. loi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-08
RAN A MILE IN 1.8s.
DrexeI stakes ut Washington Park
Captured by Dick We1les.

CHICAGO. July 7.-Dick Welles won the
Drexcl stakes at Washington Park to-day
in a gallop. The distance was one mile.
which the winner covered in 1:3s. II was
the best mile Of the meeting aside from the
worlds mark set by AIan-a-Dale. and re-
duced the record for the stake by a second
and three-quarters. Because owners had no
desire to use their horses In chasing Dick
Wellcs only four went TO the post Dick
Welles was a 1-to-3 shot. lie Immediately
went TO the front and won all the way, fin
ishing three lengths in front OF Bad News.
Peter Paul, the crack twO-year-old OF the
West. was beaten by Flobob in the fifth
race.
1t was announced positively that NJ. H
Tichenor & Co. who were angered by the
disqualification of one of their horses sew
eral days ago, would sell their stable at auc-
ton July 1s and retire from the turf.
In the last race HaYiland reduced the
worlds record for one mile and fifty yards
to 1:4l 10 Havilands record takes the
honor from Monarka, which ran the dis
lance I'm ~ 2-5 at the Harlem spring meet
ing. Haviland ran an even race which was
fast all the way. He carried only 80 pounds.
His fractional time was: Quarter, IA 10;
half, al As; three-quarters, l:l3; mile,
1:3S %; mile ard fifty yards, 1:1 1-5. Two
favorItes won. Summaries:
FLIES; six furlongs: Mary McCafferty, IS
(Treanor). 3 TO 2 second; Sernper Vivum,
10 (Wonderiy), 10 !, third. Time lib So.
Second-Purse, 500; six furlongs: Talpa,
(Henry), to 5, second; Bardolph, 100 (Hcn-
ry), to l. third. Time, LIP 20.
Third-Drexel stakes; value, 1920: three
year-olds; one mile: Dick Welles, ITO ct.
KnighD, 1 TO 3, won; Bad News, Ill Oh. Da-
vis). 4 TO /. second: MCGEE. los (Adkins), IL
10 !, third. Time. 1888.
Fourth-Purse, 5000; three-year-olds and
up; one mile and fifty yards: Miracle II,
50 CIV. Knapp, to 2. won; Little Duchess
III, SO q. Booker), IL to 1, second: Vulcan,
100 Or. EzelD, to ]. third. Time, 1:4S %.
Fifth-Purse. 500; two-year-olds; six fur
longs: Flobob. 106 (Nonderly), 13 t. l, won
Peter Paul, l08 (Adkins), even, second; En-
Time. 1:l2 %.
Sixth-Purse, 5000; three-year-olds and
Phillips). TO ], won; Antonius, 105 (Otis).
Is TO l. second; Orsina, 90 (Trcanor) z TO 1,
third. Time, la 10.
washington Park entries for wednesday:
First Race-Sellins. five and one-half furlongs:
Rainland, 107; Cognomen. lO6; Llstaway, lo5;
Tom Mankns. lOI; Ralph Young lOl; Banwell.
seeond-selling. one mile and seventy yards;
FL Ghor. 1903; Hot, 107; Fading Light. 81: Lam
poon, S5; Kentucky Cardinal. o.; Double o.. So;
Banana Cream, ST.
Third-The haywood stakes, five furlongs:
Commodore. Auditor. sanctum, lis: Don Domo,
SIX Maid. 1i5; Flo Bob. Foncasta. Peter J..
Fourth-Handcap. one mile and one-sixteenth:
WaswifI, Aladdin Nitrate: 10; sragg., lS5;
EEherin. %; Sioux Chief. 80.
Fifth-One mile: Macy, I12; Nitrate, Beau
Star. le2; Paul whaley. 1O2; HOodwink. ss; Bond
Alec c. p. Campbell, 1O4: Lou Woods lO2; Pirate.
100; Hind kilmorie, Lord Townsend, "a.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-08

Starter Claims He Alas Hard Lot of
Jockeys to Handle.

W. w. Blair, who is acting in the ca
pacity of starter at the local races, does
not fancy the criticism that is being heaped
upon him. He said last night that he was
not looking for the best of it, but he be-
lieved the public did not realize that the
worst lot of jockeys in the country to
handle are in attendant at this meet and
ne has found ii impossible TO make them
obey his orders at the post. He said that
he could not send the jockeys TO the barn
or refuse 10 give them mount, because
there are only a few riders here and II he
tried to impose a penalty on them there
would not be enough riders for the starters
in the various events.
Mr.. Blair says he is entirely conversant
with the running racing rules and the spec
tators at the races do not seem 10 realize
what he has had 10 contend with in trying
to secure good starts.
Those who have criticised Mr.. Blair real
iZe that he has hard task, but on several
occasions he has recalled the skaters and
then sent them away on much poorer
start.