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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
NO SHIPS FOR JAPAN.
None to be Built at Newport
News, Says Supt. Post.
nc Associafed pressl

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May. n.-Su-
pcrintendent Walter a. Post of the New
port News shipbuilding. and Dry Dock
Company. to-day emphatically denied
that the local shipyard was engaged IN
Japanese government. either directly or
indirectly. Mr. Post said that would be
a breach OF international law, and that
tentIon OF doing work for Russia, japan
or any other belligerent nation.
If boats were built for the, Lake Com
pany. they would be for that concern
alone. and any one desiring, to find out
for what purpose they We're desired would
be forced to go to the bridgeport inven-
tor, who was the only person known IN
the negotiations which gave rise to the
rumor ~rlnted to-day. The contract re.
ferred to in the Associated Press report
has not yet been awarded
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
COLONIAL DANES.
Reports Made to State Society
Make Fine Showing.

(Specialt 10 Tho Times-Dlspatch)
WILMINGTON, n. c.. May 1.-THE
North Carolina Society Of Colonial Danes
met here to-day, with a large attendance
The annual reports OF officers showed the
society To be In II furnishing condition.
The following officers were elected;
President--Mrs, Kate Derosset Meares.
Vice Presidents--Mrs. "A. 3. Andrews.
OF Raleigh, and Mrs. James Sprunt
Registrar Caroline q. Meares.
Historian--Mrs. Emma Maftitt.
Corresponding Secretary-a1rs. M. F. II.
GOuveneur.
Recording secretary-Alrs. Alfred NJ.
Waddcll
Treasurer-Mrs. z. p. Bailey.
The annual pilgrimage OF the society
to old st. Philips Church at old Bruins
wick. on the Cape Fear River Will take
place tomorrow. Captain Samuel A.
Ashe, of Raleigh. will deliver an ad-
dress,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
INDICTMENT QUASHED.
Murphy, Charged With Shooting
Police, Discharged.
lSnccial TO The es-pIspatch)


SALISBURY, n. c.. May lin Rowan,
Superior Court Judge M. II. Justice,
quashed the sensational bill OF lhdict-
ment against A. Vanpelt and others for
Conspiracy against C. "A. Rice, lumber
dealer of this city, who had been black
listed by the Carpenters and Joiners
Union for refusing to employ union men
The state gave notice of appeal to the
Counsel for Ernest Murphy, Who has
been in jan here under charge of shoot
Ing of police j. L. Miller. secured ms
the city Immediately, which he did.
The North Carolina Lutheran Synod
convened to-day at Christiana, near this
city. Rev. r. G. Holland, D. D., OF
Charlotte, is president. There Is n large
attendance from all parts Of the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
GOVERNOR SPEAKS.
Addresses the Martinsville High
School and Delivers Diplomas.
Special to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial 70 The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)
MARTINSVILLE. VA, May 11.-Gov-
ernor Montague arrived here yesterday
afternoon about G o'clock. and last night
at the Methodist Church delivered prac-
teal and able address to the students OF
dence which filled the church to over
flowing. He was introduced by Hon.
George l.. Gravely. Mayor Of Martins
vile. The Governors address was not in
his usual style OF impressive oratory. but
was a very practical discussion of the
Importance Of public education. He also
delivered the diplomas to the graduating
class-Misses Pocahontas Wray. Virgie
Mum. Lyme Reamey and Mary Phario.
While here the Governor was the guest
of Hon. r. w. Blair. who had number
of friends and prominent citizens to dine
with the Governor at $50. He left for
Richmond this morning at $50, via Dan
Vile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
M'ADoO UNDER ARREST.
Wanted in North Carolina to An
swer Charge of Wife Murder.

Especial to The rlmes-Dispatch.)
CHARLESTON, KANAWHA CO., w.
VA, May l1.-Green MoAdoo, alias Henry
Young. who Is wanted by the North
Carolina authorities for the alleged MUIR
der of his wife at Greensboro. on Sep
TENDER 10, 1902, was arrested here last
night by Chief Of Police Lynn. and lock-
ed up to await tho arrival of officers from
Green boro. McAdoo has beenN in this city
The West Virginia Grand Commandery
X. \. met here to-day with g large at
tendance of members from all over tho
State. Officers will be elected tomorrow
for the ensuing year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

petition from the voters of the district
instead Of the town. The application was
bitterly fought by the "drys," who sue
ceeded in having the application mar
rowed down to the qualified voters Of the
town, giving them majority Of four
against the Issuance OF license, the total
vote OF the qualified voters being seventy
four, while the petition contained but
thirty-four names. This is the first case
In Shenandoah county to come under
the now Constitution, and results in the
town being dry for the first time in the
past thirty years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
MT. JACKSON TO BE DRY.
Applicants for Liquor License
Fail OF Enough Signatures.
(Specinl to The Times-Dlspatch.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.J
WOODSTOCK, VA. May 1.-the petit
lions before tho Circuit Court of Shenan-
doah county for bar room license in the
town of Mount Jackson have been re-
fused. At the March term OF court,
when all applications for license were
made, petitions for Mount Jackson We're
withheld, owing to the failure to secure
tho approval Of majority OF the quail
fled voters, as required by the Mann.
liouor law. The applicants then gave
notice that they would apply for licenses
at this term of court. and presented a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
HAD TO ACT PROMPTLY.
Registrars Named for Augusta
So Transfers Can be Gotten.

Especial to The .IInes-D1spHtC1l.J
STAUNTON. VA, May IA situation
which threatens to deprive a number or
persons of their votes at the municipal
primaries in May developed in this county
yesterday, and an emergency meeting, Of
the electoral board was held here today
60 remedy it. There Is no county eiectlon
until fall, and hence the new registrars
had not been appointed. The consequence
was that voters removing to other. cities
or precincts since January 1st could not
get transfers The board to-day appolnled
regIstrars for all the county precincts.
and transfers will now be Issued, al
though in some Instances they VIII be
too late.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
UPPERVILLE SHOW.
Exhibition to be Held at Grafton
Hall, June 18th and 10Th.

Especial to The Tlmes- DlsIMtCH.J J,
LEESBURG, VA, May 1.-THE Colt
and Horse Club of Uppervile Va, will
hold its fourteenth annual exhibition It
GRAFTON Hall on June Is and l6. The
premiums distributed in siXty-one classes
aggregate over $1,000
This Is one of the largest and most
popular OF Virginia horse shows. The
Officers are Col r. II. Dulany. president;
Willie Fletcher, vice-president; p. s.
Gochnaner, secretary and treasurer.
Executive Committee Is composed of
these officers and Geo. Frasier, A. 3.
Lawson. Joseph A. Gibson. Lewis Stroth-
ar w. H. Carter, Joshua Fletcher, III,
MI Luthell, c. NJ. Peach and DR.. II. l..
Settle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
TO SAVE SWEETHEART.
A Hung Jury in the Trial Of
Dale Shepard.

Especial to The T1mes-DIspatGH,J
BRISTOL VA, May lin the case
against Dale Shepard for the shooting of
Bra!nard Hall, a bridge contractor, last
October, to-day, there was hung jury,
Mali has beon II helpless pvralytiA
since the shooting. Shepard confessed
the shooting In a letter IT Is said in order
TO secure the release from prison of his
sweathea porothhy the shootng VINO was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
Munaps Raging at the Fort.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,)
endemic of humps IS raging at Fort Mon
roe There are nearly X one 3er hundred cases
surgeons are kept busy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
SOUTHERN RAIL Az

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 1sT. 1904.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
700 A. M.--Daily. Local for Charlotte, n. g.
1890 P. M.-Daily. Limited. Buffet pullman
to Atlanta and Birmingham. New Orleans
Memphis Chattanooga and all the South.
500 p M. Elk. Sunday. Keysytlle Local. t5s4
10000 P. M.-Daily. Limited Pullman ready
$3.50 P. M for all the South rs N XII gsS
~ YORK RIVER LINE ssy FtisiH
The favorlte route to Baltimore and Eastern
points. Leave Richmond 4:20 p. M.-Daily,S
21s p. M.-.Local. Daily except Sunday.
4:2O p. M.--Except Sunday. For West Point
connecting with steamers for Baltimore and
Point Monday, Wednesday and Friday cali ct
Yorktown and Clay Bank Tuesday. THURSDAY
and Saturday Almonds and Gloucester Point.
i:4s a. M.-Except Sunday. Local mixed for
we" TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
1856 A. NJ. and 6:42 ?. M.-From all the south.
3:35 p M-From Charlotte and Durham. "a
$40 A M.-From Chasa City. i3s3 i
:o5 a. M.--Baltmore and West Point. y als8
1O.45 A. NJ, $50 P. M.--From West Point.
C.. w. wESTBURY, p. P. A.. Richmond. w
q II HARDWICIS, -7Ff w. II. iTAYLOHyy
" ~ P. r. M. q. p ~, s55
G. II. AcKERT Gen'l. Mgr.
washington, D. 9. 15 5g 5ssss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
N k : N0ifo|k&\VeStern

LEAVE RICHMOND DALI.
500 A. M-NORFOLkf LIMITED. Arrives
Norfolk t1:20 A. NJ Stops only at Petersburg.
Waverly and Suffolk. -, :, ~. v
los A. INST. LOUIS EXPRESS. Bufes3
pa rlor Car, Petersburg to Lynchburg ana Roam
oke Pullman seepers Roanq q to 81. ko na1.
Vile and Knoxville to Chattanooga and Menu
pills. .>,oI,r, r,x-pprse a.. q. ~,
vile Lynchburg and Roanoke n.
s:0o P. M.--oCEAN SHORE LIMITED ~ Ar Y
rjvas Norfolk $50 P. NJ. Stops only ut Peters
burg Waverly and Suffolk. Connects with !
steamers to Boston. Providence, New York.
baltimore and Washington
RS p M-For Norfolk and all stations east
OF a. rsi p M.sNEw ORLEANS SHORT LINE:
Pullman seepers Rehmend to to ano
rbattanocnu, Memphis and New Orleans Gaze \
Dining Car. w.. rag 4 Ar s,ns +
p. NJ and 9:2O P. NJ; from Norfolk 11;oo -
NJ oi 1nd 49, No. Is SIS 4 East Main street. .5l
W., W "A ST,EVrLI, M c. H. BOSLDY, 35,sS Y
Gnn'I pass Agt Dist Pass. Agt. X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
Blood Troubles

Rad h1ood ID tle source Of NUMEROUS aches and pans
and the cause Of nearly all stubborn long continued dis
eases When the blood gets out Of order dsease germs
clation and some serious trouble is the result Rheu
matsi Malaria Old Sores and Ulcers, Scrouia Anenla
ard many nustuar or scay skin eruptlons IKE czenla
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

Salt Rheunl and letter, have
their beginning in bad blood,
and only a remedy that enters
into the circulation and de-
stroys the germs and poisons.
can have any permanent good
effect upon a disease OF this
character. !,
You can't check a blood
disease by any external treat
ment the sores and eruptlo
only manifestations or symp1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

>'Ne $500 f. It. SUTTON, Trustee.
should the purchaser wish more favor
able terms 1t Is probable that such ca. can De
had. SOlIO,N. = So.,
May 12-5t Auctloneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

years ago my blood was bad, as evidenced by
skin eruptons and other symptoms on different
narts of the body. So concluded to try s.. 8. s.,
ittnowing it to be highly spoken Of After using
number Of bottles blood was thoroughly pnri;
,a n,ifost ations OF impure blood. believe your
e. 8 8. to 10 an excellent blood medicine, and
anyone in need Of such medioine would 90 We'll
to use 1T. mrs. ~, =. oteoc - @A@A--N''
sic p. Patterson ST., Alliance, Q.
&c that anpear upor the surface OF the body are
~ Of some internal disorder that cannot be
4 from the outside S. S. S, antldotes the poi.
L,,mors and acids that are the real cause. OF
clennses and enriches the blood, and builds
tbs same time the general health. S. S. S,
rates ali the organs and parts Of the system,
ter activity, and strong nerves and renewed
have any blood trouble, write lis, No charge
9 SWIFT SPECIFIC Coz ATLANTA CA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

the basilca shone dome Of sparkling brill
ancy ablaze with myriads OF tapers. which
cast a magnificent reflection OF gold and red
on the animated faces in the balconies Look
ing down from above. the spectacle was one
of dazzling beauty The lighted torches were
being waved to and fro by the ever swaying
multitude. casting reflection OF myriads Of tiny
lights on the sIittering decorations around the
church. A splendid background OF saints and
angels encircled the throng. The scene was one
Of triumph combined with conflict STILL for now
entered an element OF the ever ready spirit OF
antagonism and jealousy existing between the
different sects OF the Oriental Church Those
who were eNultaut In the proud possession OF
The precious light looked with disdain on those
who were not 50 fortunate while the latter.
envious Of the bearers OF lighted torches did
their best TO eEtinSuish the lights they held
Thus there began strange conflict almost like
childs play. II the solemuity of the occasion and
the fierce looks of the comhatants had not belied
the possibility of there being an element Of
amusement in this wild and jealous chase The
people continually lighted and reIighted their
tapers while extinguishing all those of inimical
neiShbors. yet all the while struggling to hold
their own lighted tapers aloft and out OF the
reach of those who were endeavoring to mt
them out
The Armenian youths who had lighted their
tapers direct frSm the light as it streamed out
or the opening were ready at once to start on
their errand of meritOrious work-to carry this
sacred hight to their own churches IN and
around Jerusalem Holding silver lamps which
We're fashioned to shield the sacred fire. they
passed out through the avenue reserved for
them. other fortunate bearers of the light
hastily pressed through the excited throng hv
the energetic use of their arms and limbs to
reach the convent chapels In the village
around Jerusalem before their tapers should
be burned out They ran for miles barefoot.
carrying aloft their lighted torches An
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

One seldom Ea..s &C ehat is probably the
largest and oldest -."a to Western eyes the
olGest-uniycr>iry ia..H- world. I,I-tzhar. -tae
sp,tnG:,.." al CAIRO. Egypt. WHIT the dates
Of the founding o. '.e universities "i Oxford.
Paris ana Eolo2ua. f1r "hi,h great antiquity Is
claimed. are lost iu -. rIis,s Of the Mi.iir
Ages. El-hzhar can r..l it, l.r,r Hear from
The year 80 y. u. r1a-,auuu,p!. is 'he ofi,ia.
head al the MIhgmetJu religion. but The summit
OF MussurnLu learning may be .e. urei Only at
EI-Azhar. ThIther flock from every land own
ing Mahomet AS its religious guild" those "t AL
ages who would lee proficient in the Koran and
other branches OF Oriental learning. More than
ten thousand students. according - Fr"1'1h'
CORTLAND Penield. formerly United state DIP
Iomatic Agent and Consul General at Cairo. VINO
has described the university in his book. Pres
ent-Day Egypt" published and copyrighted by
The Century Company. sit at the feet % IN
Instructors about the pillars.
The oddly of the university Is manifested At
the first glimpse Of the building which houses A.
The restora tons have been too numerous tn
leave any indication of the original structure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

but there is no doubt of its relation to Mahomet-
anism. for lofty minarets of Oriental type rise
here and there Little can be seen OF the exterior.
however, for 1t is closely surrounded by build
lnSs- Within Is court. the sky its only roof.
ON each side are alcoves covered by roofs sup
ported on pillars The porticOs about the enor-
nous open court are each divided into various
compartments for the separate OF the stu
cents Of the different nations The Algerian
students nave one the Moroccans another the
Nubians third. the Turks another and the Ind
ians still another, and so on. The different sec
tons OF Egypt each have a separate compart-
mont; those who come from the resting place OF
the bones OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS also provided
with section. and blind pupils. strangely more
fanatical and turbulent than the average Mus
sulman. also find special accommodation for
themselves.
Although only drive OF a few minutes from
the hotel district. comparatively few foreigners
take the trouble to visit the strange educational
institution. Many are unaware Of its interest
1t is reached by the street of shops the nrouski
and the narrow lane known as the "Straet of
Booksellers" Picking ones way between tho
conglOmc ration of humanity calncIs donkavs
and Arab workmen, sitting cross legged on the
floor Of their boxlike little shops binding the
curious looking volumes. reaches the en-
trance known 8 the "Barbers Gate" poeeip-,
a number Of students who are having their
heads shaved so cl,seiy tina: they look like \
French wiGmaker's shiny artificial poll one
gains the interior of the building Students and
masters who are entering are removing their
shoes at the threshold Here and there at tho
foot OF the pillars seated the "professors'
on rugs Of sheepskin. discoursing to groups Of
students squattng in half circle about thorn
The pupils are listening intently Discussions
of different themes are going on Not student
turns TO look At the visitor. so Interested is he
In the discussion The covered portions of the
building are supported by 800 marble pillars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

washing some Of their garments. drying them
in the sun. or mending them All in ALL it is
a unique domestic scene that is spread out I'm
the big court
The masters to the number of more than 22J
direct the education of the numerous students
Their title is shek the head master-one Sc
lected from the faculty because OF his superior
knowledge and great ADMINISTERING styled SheiA
El-Azhar. In the eyes OF the faithful he ranks
only little below the Khedive himself. Few
American scholars would be tempted to be
come members of the faculty, for there is no
direct compensation from the university They
do, however. receive liberal allowances of the
staff OF life, especially those of certain degree
who draw several hundred loaves of bread
weekly. This is 4 traditional custom There is
a suspicion that many OF these loaves find their
way to shops outside the walls OF El-Azhar. and
emolument outside the school At odd hours
the masters usually teach at private houses
copy books. attend to the duties of a petty office
Of religious character to which . small sti-
pend is attached or read the Koran ut weddings
and funerals. radical thinker among the
members Of the faculty would soon find himself
out OF his element. for, while four orthodox
seCts of MahOmetads are represented among the
instructors, independence of thought is never
found among them. A teacher advancing new
theological views would create more Of n sensa-
lion in the MahOmetan world than ever did an
advocate of higher criticism. Progressiveness Is
discouraged as dangerous tendency, and mas
tiers and pupils learn only what may be found
in books centuries old. Every branch of study
is pervaded with religion.
Surprising it may SEEM some OF the teach
ers are unable to read. They know the Koran
by heart. and the study OF this Is the chief
occupation of the Juvenile pupils, they SUPER
wise the instruction of the youngsters In this
branch. The excuse OF weak eyes" sufIices II
one Of the professors Of a higher grade re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

to take him into custody. An Incentive 70 N.
rolment IN the university Is the immunity tro-
military duty which IS accorded % q student
there One or twol thousand OF the student,
actually live within the walls OF the cues,
university. As the spirit moves them thsv
get out their simple fare OF bowl OF Ient1
soup. a fat loaf Of bread-perhaps one Of o,
nine hundred distributed by the university 70
needy students-a handful OF dates. or perha.
Of garlic. and make meal
While the students have completed Their
school work for the day b. noon. apparently
they have few amUsements to occupy Their
spare time They rise with the sun to Offer
the first prayer Of the day. There is no defnits
recess in the school year at El-Azhar. but The
several religious feasts provide enough hOl-
days TO make the ordinary parent satisfied
The curriculum includes the Arabic gram
mar religious science. the Koran being the
textbook: religious and secular Jurisprudence
literature, philosophy, logic and upright living
as defined BY the Koranic teachings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

fers him to the book and asks for the reading
Of the reference.
Education may lee secured at El-Azhar with
out price and almost without money. The uni
rersty is richly endowed and owns so much
valuable property that 10 scholar is obliged to
pay anything although many. from choice. con-
tribute to the expenses. There is a spirit OF
democratic equality among the students In
robes Of silk. the son of the pachd or hey
sIuats bes.,e the peasant lad, scantily clad in
goarse c.tton. Here and there among them
sits one earring green turban, indicating
THAT its Ve.,rer has made a pilgrimage to Mecca
on that his family is believed To be descended
from tae Prophet The students are very like
the students Of other universities in their love
Of good story and joke An EI-Azhar stu
dent Is always under the supervision of the
school authority even when he is roaming
bout the streets. Should he be caught mis-
behaving the police officials could only hold
him until official from the university arrived