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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

The Union depot was crowded at the
time of all trains yesterday. July four
added to Saturday did the business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Messrs. w. H. King, Rawley Galloway
John Calling, o. s. Thompson. and r. B
Boyd left yesterday for a visit to More
head City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

The Singer Sewing Machine Company
has removed its Raleigh headquarters from
Hargett street to new quarters at 1870 Fay
etteville street in the remodelled building
with the Raleigh Real Estate and Trust
Company. The office is in excellent shape
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Tallor-made Suit
These values never i've been beaten
rarely equalled. SAMPLES Of the prices
placed on some of theLadies' Tailor-made
Coat Suits.
Reduced from $1,000, SLIPS and
$3.50 for this Clearance Sale to
$500, $3.50 aid ..~..........$S. 80
Fine Coat Suits marked from $1S.75,
$22. so and $s6.25 to 5000, $1O.-
90 and -. ..................$1269
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
Summer Shirt Waist Suits

Time to hIrry now if you'd secure the
best. Married down more than third.
Eager buyers will gobble them up
Reduced from So SO, $500 and So SO
to $I9S, $500 and ...... SO 50
Market down from $500. $3.50 and
$50 to ............ 1898, $4.98 and $3.50
Irae1. ones at cnrrasnnndinp nrinaS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

A moonlight picnic to Fuquay Springs
for Tuesday might is being arranged.
Hot weather yesterday and the shirt
waist man was a prominent feature on
Raleigh's streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
Ladies House Wrappers

These fatigue suits are the embodiment
of comfort during such scorching spell
as we have just passed. There are only
three prices The scale runs this way:
All the $125, $1.35 and $3.50 quail
ties are now sold for. Csc.
Those that were $500 and So rs are
reduced to ... .....$14S
The SO co and $375 kinds now go for
go AZ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Work is being pushed on the granolithic
sidewalks at the Park Hotel and in front
of DR.. J. w. McGee's, Jr., on Martin
street. Very soon the brick sidewalk in
front of the Marlborough will be taken up
and a granolithic walk made there. 1t is
needed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

L. OBJ. Branch Camp will meet in
July 5th, at half past four O'Clock for
the purpose of attending the funeral of
our late comrade, j. G. Maroon. A. B
Stronacn, commander; ]. c. Birdsong
adjutant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
Tallor-made Suit

selection from much lager Quantities
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
WEST.

Though Iowa is not directly interest
ed in the question of irrigation, yet be-
Ing a western state it is concerned in
any proposition that has as it's OBJ
ject the development of the western
country. One of the most vital ques-
lions in this work is the reclamation
OF the arid lands. Thus it is that the
irrigation congress to meet at Ogden,
September Is will attract the atten-
ton of Iowans. The irrigation laws
already passed have largely been the
result of the agitation and plans pro-
posed at these congresses. The dele
gates to this congress then will be able
to see the first substantial results of
their efforts in the irrigation laws re-
Gently passed by the national congress.
Alphabetically Iowa is leader
among the transit Mississippi states and
as such should take leading part in
plans for the development of the west.
The apportionment of delegates to this
congress is made to include all govern
ment divisions, commercial and indus
trial societies in the work of the de-
velopment and upbuilding Of the west.
All such organizations in Iowa should
be represented at this meeting.
The value of irrigation to the life
and prosperity of the west has been
thoroughly proven. The national adj
ministration has taken up this matter
and it is now for those who are de-
sirous of seeing the west prosper to
continue to push the work already be-
gun 1t is not to be supposed that
Iowa or Iowans will fail to show their
appreciation of this great work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
more than 100000 negro farmers, in
plIIdpd In t1,o cto+or,op+ 1870.

more than 100000 negro farmers, in
Guided in the statement
Thus 1T is seen that when the aver
age net income of the American farmer
is said to be $500 the actual income
of the bona f1de farmer must repre-
sent two or three times that amount.
In 1900 the average value per farm
(and this includes all, even the two and
three acre FARM was $1,000. The same
year the average value per farm of all
farm property was 1854. In the de-
cade ending 1900 the total increase in
the value of all farm property in the
United States was $4,431,7S4,149.
In the face of these facts who would
dispute the prosperity of the American
agriculturist? The past few years of
republican prices have brought him to
place OF prosperity and independence
and has added a certain dignity to his
occupation. This fact, it is gratifying
to note, is realized by a large portion
of the farmers. 1t can, therefore, only
be expected that he will seek to keep
in force the policies that mean so
much to him. 1t cannot be doubted
that he will cast his ballot for the re-
publican national ticket and with that
vote express his desire for a continue
ton of American protection, with its
resultant prosperity and plenty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTORY.

Again 1t has been left to the Ameri-
cans to accomplish the seemingly i'm
possible. In the transatlantic cruise of
the United States battleship Kearsarge
a test of durability was given the
American war vessel that has never
been equalled by the craft of any other
nation. Starting from New York June
8, the Kearsarge was absent from this
country fifty-three days. During the
first forty-four she was at sea fifteen
days, steaming $500 miles and going
as far as Kiel.
With 1910 tons of coal in her bunk
ers she left Portsm outh, England, July
II, and 8 days Az hours later she
steamed into Bar Harbor, Me-, with
410 tons Of coal left, having covered a
distance of 1900 miles. Not only was
her steaming record good, but the
American war dog came into port with
her machinery and guns in good order,
ready, should occasion demand, to give
BATTLE to an enemy. No better testi-
monial could be given to the strength
and efficiency of the American fighting
craft to strike hard and far than in this
performance of the Kearsarge.
One Of the significant facts in con-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
"FEATHERwEIeHT" SOLDIERS

Major S. w. Rathbun in the Marion
Register: King Edward is said to be
in state Of alarm-because of the
"featherweight soldiers" in his army.
In the American war Of the eos the
boys" were the ones as rule who
won out. In company recruited BY
the writer there was a 16-year-old boy
who weighed only 81 pounds when he
enlisted. He served three years
without being sick day and now
weighs ESQ avoirdupois. In evcty
other way he weighs ton. In the
same regiment there was Elsberry, of
this city, who was never big enough
to make a shadow, while Jim Oxley
defied the whole confederacy. They
tried to kill him at the Champion Hill
battle and thought they debut they
didn't. They tried to staTve him to
death in a rebel prison, but couldn't.
Both are as corpulent as bean poles
yet, and both are good for twenty
years of as high rolling and would be
if they were, put on army rations
again. 1t was the big fellows whose
lives went wrong, whose digestion
failed and who melted under the rays
OF the southern sun. The kings feath-
erweights will outlive the king. They
will be 'stenting on the old camp
ground" after Edward has been car
ried out Of his palace and laid away
in place described by Bob Ingersoll
as a "windowless palace of rest" If
Edward will forgive us we will mildly
remark that that's the BEST place for
kings anyway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

nection with the American vessel is
shown in comparison with recent
tranS-oceanic naval campaigns. The
fleet or armored cruisers commanded
by Admiral Cervera at the opening of
the Spanish-American war was suppos-
ed to be faster than the Kearsarge
Fourteen days, however, were con
sumed by that flotilla in steaming the
1900 miles from Cape Verde to Mar
Unique. AT the end of that journey
his cruisers were so disabled that after
recoaling he could only get to Santi-
ago and before his vessels could be got
ten in fighting trim he was bottled UP
in the Cuban harbor. Had his cruisers
had the endurance of the Kearsarge he
would have been able to have struck a
blow along the southern coast of the
United States. His failure, supposed
to have again illustrated the impossi-
bility of steaming across the Atlantic
and fighting Immediately, would not
have resulted had he had the right kind
of ships.
This is the problem that will meet
the naval commander of the future and
to solve it he will necessarily demand
ships of perfect construction and en-
durance. At the time of the Spanish
war America had vessels that could
have made the trip across the Atlantic
and struck a blow an the Spanish
coast. We have more of those vessels
now, and this force will be further in
creased by the ships now under con-
struction. This ability, displayed in
the cruise of the Kearsarge, will i'm
press upon the other nations of the
globe the efficiency of the American
navy and will prove to be an excellent
guarantee of peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
CHOOSING THE DEFENDER.

The action of the New York Yacht
club committee in choosing the Re
lance to defend Americas cup in the
races with Lipton's Shamrock makes
the interest keener in the new Amer
lean craft. The story told in this
decision is quite different than two
years ago when the committee select
ed the old Columbia as Americas
champion instead of the new .Consti-
tuition.
The trial races between these three
boats and their result does not bear
out the predictions made two years
ago that the art of the construction
of the "ninety-footers" for speed had
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
SYMPATHY AND CHIVALRY OF
SOLDIERS,

Though the attempt made by a
small coterie of unpatriotic citizens
to compromise the American soldiers
who have served in the Philippines
has been frowned down by the public,
yet it is gratifying to note the con-
vincing proofs that are given from
time to time of the falsity of the
charges that have been made against
the boys of the rank and file. Through
out the entire campaign it was notable
that wounded Filipino soldiers re-
ceived every consideration and care
that could be given them by the
Americans and hundreds of Philippine
soldiers today owe their lives to this
attention. That this fact was recog-
nized by the Filipino leaders is shown
in an extract from letter written
March 2, 1900, under the instructions
of Aguinaldo to Ambrosio Monica, the
insurgent commander in the island of
Leyte. 1t said: Besides, the Ameri-
cans, when coming upon any wounded
in battle, take good care of them, while
the rifles are made useless; therefor,
l repeat, we must endeavor to save the
arms rather than the men,"
What more eloquent and authorita-
tive tribute could be given to the be-
havior of our soldiers than these
words coming from the former COM
mander of our opponents That the
deeds of our soldiers on the battle
fields were characterized by sympathy
and tenderness for the unfortunate
ones is evident to everyone, who is at
all familiar with conditions as they
existed during the insurrection.
Not only did this condition prevai
but the men in blue and brown
showed consideration and chivalry
towards the Filipino women that did
not fail to call forth an expression
from the insurgent leader, Emile
Aguinaldo. In the same letter already
referred to is given the following ad-
vice:
You must select for mail carriers
trustworthy women, charging them to
put or hide the mail under their skirts,
bearing in mind that the Americans
do not search them"
After this testimony to the sym,
pathy and courtesy of the American
soldiers in the Philippines, no critic
should be able to poison the minds
of the american public with their
stories of hearSay cruelties
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
CONGRESSMAN LACEY IN DE
MAND

Congressman Lacey is in great de-
mand as orator at old settlers and
soldiers reunions and other summer
meetings, He has accepted invitations
to speak in the month of August as fol-
lows:
Soldiers andsold Settlers reunion,
College Springs. Page county, August
A.
chautauqua at Clear Lake, August
Z.
Soldiers reunion, Davis City, De-
catur county. August 10.
Soldiers reunion, Ames, August Ia.
Soldiers and Old Settlers reunion,
Lovilia, August 10 or 20.
Old Settlers and Old Soldiers re-
union, Blakesburg, August %.
Des Moines Soldiers day at state
fair, August 25.
Congressman Lacey makes a talk
that is full Of information and interest
and the people like to hear him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
PAPAL POLITICS MIXED UP.

Recent developments at the vatican
indicate that the congregation of the
college Of cardinals for the election OF
pope may result in the failure to Sc
lect an Italian to the supreme Office
OF the church. The cause for this be-
lief is the bitterness that has arisen
between the Rampolla-Gotti forces
and their opponents, the latter who are
threatening, IL too hard pressed, to
throw their support to foreigner.
In the discussion of this phase of
the question the name of Cardinal
Gibbons has naturally been mentioned.
Though among the improbable things,
it has served to increase the keen in
terest that has been displayed in the
one American representative in the
college. Cardinal Kopp of Breslau has
also been mentioned, but his accession
to the pc acy is still more improbable
lnasmuch as it might mean the loss OF
France to the holy see.
Rampolla and Gotti, will doubtless
receive the votes of their followers
on the first ballot after which the lead
ing one will receive the united support
of both factions. Should the situation
become exceedingly strained there are
those IN the college who will vote with
Rampolla but not for him. Should this
contingency arise it might result in
the election of some compromise can
didate like Di Pietro, Sarto or Satolli.
Failure to unite on any of these,
should such a condition arise, may re-
suit in the cardinals turning to some
foreigner whom they could support.
One of the greatest arguments brought
against Rampolla for the papacy fear
ing that he would seek to continue the
policy pursued by Pope Leo XIII, is
that it is sought to ingratiate the pa
pacy with the governments, not with
the people The cardinals who argue
thus, include the supporters of Vanu-
tell and agree with Cardinal Gibbons
that the church will be the strongest
when it is absolutely independent of all
political powers. The prediction made
heretofore that Cardinal Gibbons would
exert large influence in the conclave
will undoubtedly be fulfilled. The out
come Of the conclaye that convenes
next Saturday will be watched with
unusual interest throughout the Unit
ed States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN POLICIES

One of the most eloquent tributes
to the results of American policies is
the degree of development that has
come to the Philippine islands since
this government has taken a hand in
the direction of their government 1t
is this wise policy that is rapidly MAX
ing that archipelago one of the most
valuable assets of the United States.
New life has been infused, into its com
merce and the increase in imports is
distinctly noticeable. The latest au-
thentic statements of conditions in
those islands are contained in the re-
ports of the insular bureau of the war
department for the month of January
1903.
According to this document it is
seen that the importations for. that
month amounted to $2,553,04 not in
Guiding the supplies sent in by the gov
eminent nor the gold and silver i'm
ported. An aggregate of $19,359,745 is
the amount of imports to the islands
for the seven months ending with Jan
uary 81, 1903, showing an increase for
the corresponding period of the previ-
GUS year of $1,0OO,231 The sales of
the islands for the first month of this
year according to the exports, reached
81, 1858 an amount practically dou-
BILE that of the same month in 1902.
1t is seen that this large increase is
due to two articles, abaca and copra.
The first article is the Manila hemp
and the second is the outer covering of
the cocoanut, fiber used in making
bags, mats and coarse cloth. The de-
mand for these two products is grow
ing remarkably in the United States.
1t is believed that soon the Philippines
with proper cultivation will be able to
furnish the United States all the bind
err Irvine that is needed In the reaping
of its harvests.
It is also noticed that the trade of
this country with it's eastern posses
sions is steadily increasing and at the
present time amounts to more than
$1,000,000 per month. Tropical pro-
ducts Of all kinds can be grown i'll the
islands. Great forests of hard and
fancy woods are practically untouched.
The sugar industry is in its infancy.
The tobacco business is carried along
on primitive lines. Minerals, such as
copper, gold and coal abound in large
quantities, but the methods employed,
to mine them are still crude.
The present results that have been
attained during the uncertain and try
ing period of war and the establish
ment of peace and civil government
give promise of an unprecedented era
as soon as systematic development OF
the country has begun. The advent of
peace and the establishment Of the civ
il government will have tendency to
invite capital to that part Of the world
to be used in the exploitation of its
resources. 1t is indeed a monument
to the efficacy of American methods
and energy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

i
would lend a tinge of romance that will
result in the rapid marriage of the
| fair schoolma'ams and leave Kansas
without sufficient number Of teach
ers for its schools.
The few brief summer months are
all that remain to the teachers of the
sunieWer state for their counting and
should it be carried on in tardy man
ner 1t is liable to be cut short by the
frosts OF autumn, his hating proposal
silenced by the school bells clang. 1t
seems probable that the school boards
might stipulate in their contracts that
the teachers may not marry during the
school term and hope to enforce the re-
qulrement with some degree of sue
cess. But when it comes to cutting out
the courtship, well, the youthful wits
nave evaded sharper eyes than the
school boards during all time, and it is
not to be supposed that they will yield
submissively to any such demand. The
bright eyes will sparkle, the rosy lips
smile and Dan Cupid with the aid of
Uncle Sans mail service will wage his
campaign through the means of tender
love missives. 1t appears at this time
that the school directors of Kansas
have brought upon themselves untold
trouble If they undertake to enforce
to the letter the new regulations. 1t
is probable that the contracts, even
though they be sealed with the stamp
OF notary in the corner. will not pre-
vent the fair teachers from carrying
on a courtship should they so desire.
1t is probable that the number of en-
gagements and marriages in the west
ern state will not show any marked
decrease at the end of the year, even
with this new provision in force.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
scHooLMA,AMs IN KANSAS.

The. new law in Kansas preventing
school teachers from marrying and
wen counting during the school years
S somewhat of an ovation. 1t Is be-
ing largely commented on. Its merits
and dement's are being weighed
and compared. 1t is Impossible, how
ever, to- tell with any degree Of exact
ness just what effect the new measure
viii have upon the teaching profession
in Kansas. All possible predictions
have been made as to the working Of
the law. Some have suggested that it
would result in Kansas securing COM
pany of unmarriageable old maids for
instructors in its schools while others
have contended that inasmuch as mar
riage and counting were forbidden 1t
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

about reached the limit of develop.
ment. The trials this year have been
severe and tested all the qualities of
the new craft. Built this year, the
Reliance has outclassed the Consti-
tuition of 1901 and the Columbia, built
two years previous. In it's first race
on May 81, the new boat beat the Co
lumbia fourteen and one-half minutes
over a twenty-mile course. A few
days later it left both the Columbia
and Constitution to the rear. Since
that time, in races that have been
pulled off nearly every day the same
story has been told-the Reliance
leads, the others follow. In two trials
the races were given to the Constitu-
ton on time allowance.
From a review of these races the
most skeptical should be convinced
that the development of American
yacht building is still unchecked.
For the past half century the supe-
riority of the skill of American de-
signs and builders have continuously
kept the American yacht in first rank
and today the latest product of this
ability Is the best that has been put
forth.
IaklnS all tnese thlngS into COnSld-
Grafton it is with little fear that
Americans witness the approach of
the supreme test. 1t alone remains
for the American sailor-and he has
never failed us-to evidence his ira
ditional skill and the international
race will again be won. Continued
progress in the American yacht build
ing is expected and new achievements
will be greeted with great enthu-
siasm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
ABOLISH THE HEAT SYSTEM.

From the Illustrated Sporting News
Why is it that the governors of har.
ness racing do not keep abreast of thu
times? The grand circuit Isl to open at
Detroit next week. and if one were to
try to enumerate the improvements
possible, and really necessary, in The
methods of conducting the races at
this, one of the most successful tracks
in the country, he would find it a well
nigh hopeless task.
Primarily he would say that the heat
system should be abolished Tho cub.
lie has rebelled against it for any
years, but of what Importance is the
public? The answer is: 1t supports
what is meritorious and rejects what
is not. You know that; SO do circus
managers and jockey club stewards.
The supposedly wise men who own and
manage trotting and pacing meetingf
do not, however. At least if they do
they give no signs Of it. Year after
year, horses, many of which wear more
paraphernalia than SO many football
players, speed mile after mile before
grand stands containing small crowds,
and at the end of each season optimis,
tic gentlemen write of and tell of how
iiiuSii pSLlCi IiiASoc Gil 2 ~ W
the season to come.
To return to the heat system. Abol
ish it! Throw it out as thoroughly
bad and out-ofdate. Let some grand
circuit track announce that all of its
races will be dashes. Make them two
miles, one and half miles, one mile
any distance that may seem advisable.
and let stating gate be used in get
ting the horses away. A lot OF fogy.
ish breeders and slowgoimg campaign.
ers will discourse long ON favoritism
such scheme will show the election
GERS and the nutwoods and how the
George Wilkes family VIII be at
great disadvantage because the former
have great flights Of speed and the lat
ter wonderful powers of endurance.
They should not be listened to. They
know not what is for their own good.
Give us dash racing, good starting
and good judges, and harness racing
will gain it's rightful place in the
hearts of sport loving Americans.