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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01
THE COTTON

1t is refreshing to note that so emil
nent authority on cotton as Colonel al
fred B. ~Shepperson finds much that is
encouraging in the cotton situation. He
has reached the conclusion that The crop
Of the current cotton year will be the
largest ever raised. Up to January IS
there had come into sight of the present
crop $4,000 bales more than ut the
corresponding period in 1896 had come
into sight of the crop Of 1S94-95. which
was the record crop. This represents an
increase OF . per cent. and the same
ratio OF increase for the remainder Of
the season would make the crop Of
1S91-9S about 1O.43O, 600 bales. AS !:
matter of fact, experts have estimated
that the total output will be anywhere
from lO.225,OD to 100000 bales.
since it is certain that the mild weather
since November Il, has had the effect
Of materially increasing the crop. As the
current crop will equal if it does not
break the record. Col. Shepperson draws
his conclusions from comparison made
between the crop of 1S94-95 and that OF
1S37-oS.
As noted above. the receipts OF this
season have been nearly half Il million
bales heavier than the receipts for tn,
" II VI llI' " IIlS1 SS1-
son referred to. Notwithstanding this,
the visible supply of cotton is now. OF
was on january %, when Col. Shopper
sons article in Textile America was
written, 100000 bales less than was
the case at the corresponding season OF
the former big crop year. This indicates
that the spinners are taking a great deal
more cotton now than they We're then
and the demand OF the purchasers con.
rlnues good. At the prevailing prices
the visible supply Of cotton IS being alb
Eorbed With rapidity Notwithstanding The
strike operatives in New England
manufacturing establishments. Indeed
Col. SheppersOn says the Importance OF
the strike has been greatly magnitied
most likely by Shorts who find it Il
their interest to keep prices at the low.
est possible notch.
Taking into consideration a variety O
OF facts. which he enumerates. Col
Sheplerson concludes that the presen1
conditions are far better for an adyanc<
in cotton than We're those which pre-
vailed at the end of January. 1895. Oh
February | Of that year middling cot
ton sold at 3s cents. Then a gradua
rise set in. which continued until mid
ding sold for 9$s cents on October -
One cause of the increase of price il
1So5 wa.s the fact that spring report
indicated a considerable reduction ii
the acreage. which indication was yeri
fed by 4 falling off of >. 100000 in til.
next crop gathered. History often re
peats itself" says Col. Shepperson. lane
We may have in 1898. the experience o
1895, as to the prices. acreage and crop,
The disagreeable feature Of this is tina
by the time the spring planting begin
and it can be estimated with any degre
of accuracy what the acreage will be al
of the cotton will be out of the farmer
hands, and they will not be able to shar
III the benefits which would accrue fror
an upward turn of the market.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

advertised as to give all parties an op'
p~ortunity 10 bid.
,rbon 10, tho bids be sent 10 the Leg
islatrTc fer its action after full discus
sion
And then let the lea& stand or Ia
on its own merits.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01
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SHORTEST ANDQUICKEST ROUTE
To Atlanta, New Orleans. Norfolk, Rich.
mond, Washington. Baltimore, Philate,-
phia, Boston. New York.
Schedule in effect Nov. LIST, 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH.
2:16 A. NJ. DAILY
ATLANTA Special Pullman yestihule
for Henderson, Weldon, PETERSBURG
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Phi.
adelphia, New York, and all points
north. Buffet d~rawins-room sleeper,
and Pullman coaches Atlanta TO WASH
ington, parlor cars Washington to New
York. Pullman sleeping ear, Chester. :.
c.. Portsmouth. Arrives at Washingtau
1915 a. m, Baltimore l. noon, Ph.la-
delphia 90 p. M, New York 4.52 o.
m. Also for Portsmouth, Norfolk, OG
Point and local stations Seaboard and
Roanoke railroad.
1875 A. Nj. DAILY.
For Henderson. Weldon, Suffolk.
Portsmouth, Norfolk and intermediate
stations connects at Portsmouth with
Bay Line for Old Poiai and Baltimore
with Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat company for Washington; with \.
Y. =. and y. railroad for PHILADELPHIA
and points north; also at Weldon, with
Atlantic Coast Line for Richmond.
Washington. Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York, and with Scotland
Neck Branch for Greenville, Washing
ton and Plymouth.
Pullman sleeping car Atlanta to Ports
mouth.
2:16 A. NJ. DAILY.
"Atlanta Special" Pullman Vestibule
for Southern Pines, Hamlet, Whining
ton, Monroe, Charlotte, Lincolnton,
Shelby, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood,
Abbeville, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Co
lumbia, Macon, Montgomery. Mobile,
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Memphis and all points south and south
west, through Pullman Buffet sleeptrs
and day coaches Washington and Allan
to, connecting directly at Union depot,
Atlanta, with diverging lines; also Pull
man sleeping car Portsmouth to Chester,
S. c..
3:34 P. NJ. DAILY.
For Wilmington, Charlotte, Clinton.
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta, and all
intermediate stations. Connects al
Union station Atlanta, with divergtns
lines. Pullman sleeping car Portsmoutt
to Atlanta.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH.
$40 z. NJ. DAILY.
From Norfolk, Portsmouth and points
north via Bay Line and N. Y. 2. and b.
Z. r., Petersburg, Richmond and Wash
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, also from Greenvilie,
Plymouth, Washington, n. c., and east
ern Carolina, points via Weldon.
1875 A. NJ. DAILY.
atlanta Special" Pullman Ve.tibnle
from Atlanta and points south, Athens,
Abbeville, Greenwood and Chester.
1895 A. NJ. DAILY.
From Charlotte, Athens, Atlanta aud
intermediate stations.
PIG A. NJ. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special from Norfolk, Ports
mouth, Henderson, Weldon, Richmond,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York and the east.
Magnificent Pullman vestibule trains.
No extra fare.
Apply to ticket agent, or to
FL. S. LIZARD, Sol. Pass. Agt,
Raleigh, n. G.
q. ST. JOHN, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Mgr
Fl. w. b. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
y. j. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Y. e.. M'BEE, Gen. Supt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

DAY except Monday. IIInIly except suuou,
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paythoush daily except sunday. 50 Re
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Train On Midland II. G, Brnnro
.oiosboro daily. except SUNDAY: 10 -
GIVING sAnttnnetc s 10 q n: raa;ra,ns :
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

.lhe practical experience of an actress
an her art is usually far in advance NJ
her advertised youthfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03
The Case Broke Down.
from the Pittsburg Dispatch

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
When the late Neal Dow was young
man he was chief of the volunteer fire
department of Portland, Me. His activity
in temperance reform made him unpopular
with the liquor sellers, and they tried to
get him removed
At a hearing on the matter one witness
testified that Mr.. Dow was arbitrary and
rec kless of the lives of the men. By way
of Illustration he said that he was ordered
by the chief to take the pipe which he was
holding into place where he refused to
go, telling the chief that no man could live
there.
On cross-examination he was asked:
what did Mr.. Dow do then?'
"Snatched the pipe from my hands and
told me to clear out"
What else?"
HE took 1t into the fire himself"
At that point the case against the chief
broke down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03
Used Tobacco Ninety Years

From a Chicago Paper.
James Wood Of Portsmouth, N. H.. Thurs
day celebrated his 1O1st birthday anniver-
sary, in company with his wife, who is
eighty, two sisters. who are over eighty,
and two sons ard one daughter. He is
able to read without glasses. his mind is
clear and he is as active as an ordinary
man OF sixty. One year ago he swore off
on tobacco. after Using 1t for ninety years,
and he says he is glad he did. He feared
that the continued use Of the weed would
kill him eventually. and he swore off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03
Great Britain's Quakers for Peace.
From the London Times.

The Society of Friends are issuing IAN
Appeal to the Nation in which the follow
ing passages occur: We have been alarmed
at the repeated proposals. from those high
in authority. for a large increase of the
army-proposals which have suggested the
introduction of CONSUMPTION. Before the
country is committed to any such disas-
trous policy we would entreat all lovers OF
Ieace to join in a strong protest against It,
not only as lovers of peace. but as lovers OF
their country. 1t Is because we are con-
stantly carrying ON war in India and in At
RIGA that we are told our army Is too small
We now have an army nearly twice as large
as that under Wellington at Waterloo en-
gagged against the hill tribes of India in a
war brought about by our forward" militia
ry policy, and we venture to say that twenty
years hence there will be as few ready to
defend that policy as would now defend
the Crimean war. A court for the admins
tration Of international Justice would be a
far more potent means of security than the
largest army and navy. We need strong
expression by the people of this country,
and especially by all connected with the DIFF
ferent religious bodies of their wish that
our government in its relations with other
nations and with our dependencies should
act on moral lines. that its policy should
be one of forbearance and of consideration
for the rights Of others. a policy of peace
and good will rather than one Of war and
aggression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

The trustees of the Princeton University
have definitely decided to close the grill
room at the Princeton Inn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

Capt. Rich. formerly chief engineer of the
Wisconsin Central railway. has been ap-
China.
The sash and door factory Of the c. J.
Hamilton Company at Buffalo. N. Y, was
destroyed by fire last night causing a loss
of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03
Lakeland knight. Choose Leaders.

Lakeland Lodge, 124. K. Of P, has elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing
term: P. c., Jas. c. Brelsford; c. c., VIM.
c. Parker; v. c., VIM. T. Thompson: pre-
late, A. H. Lee. MD; NJ. E., DR.. s. NJ. Nc
Milan M. F., ]. c. brelsford; X. of r. and
s., ]. Fred. Keefauver; NJ. of W., G. w.
Bryant; NJ. at A., Jno. A. Thompson; 1. G..
s. ID. Bowdoin, and o. c., Jno. Dove After
the meeting adjourned refreshments were
served and a program of vocal and instru-
mental music was rendered by the lodge
quartet, Parker, Mcmillan, Brelsford and
Keefauver, ably supported by Messrs. Bry-
ant and Dove The lodge will give another
entertainment in February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

Parkersburg Nv. Va, Cor. pittsbtrr Dismal

Parkersburg wv. Va Cor. Pittshnrg Dispatch.
Prof. A. d. Hopkins, the entomologist at
the West Virginia agricultural experiment.
station, fs we'll pleased with the result Of
his recent trip to the Black Forests in Ger
many. where he studied the insects to be
found there. and returned to West Virginia
with millions of little beetles, which he
turned loose in the pine forests to make
war on the Understanding insects which
are killing the trees.
BY the introduction Of this little insect
millions Of feet of lumber were saved and
the destructive insect was almost exter-
minated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03
Mr.. Cnrrinxton'. Cunning Trip.

Mr. Campbell Darlington has just re-
turned home from a cunning trip to North
Carolina. There were four gunners in the
party-Mr. Carrington's nephew, Campbell
and his brother Edward and another neph-
ew also named Edward. They hunted in
the vicinity of High Point. the Edwards
and Campbells taking sides for a gold
medal.
At the end of four days in the woods the
party had killed 800 quail. IA rabbits and
two wild turkeys. The turkeys were killed
by the Campbells. and because of the size
Of their game they are claiming the medal.
although they did not kill quite so many
birds as did the Edwards. The disputed
question will be settled by game expert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

The forty-one offices Of the Frankfort
lottery, in Louisville, KY, were all closed
January 1 for the first time in twenty five
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

Russia has the most rapidly increasing
population of any country in the world
The growth during the last hundred years
has been fraction less than 100000 an
III ally.
In his recent work on Suicide" Dr.
Legoyt refers to a remarkable epidemic
Of suicide which occurred at Versailles in
1888, and to which over 400 persons fell
victims.
An order has been given that the curfew
law shall be read at least twice a week In
every public school in Denver. Col, and
that its provisions be strictly enforced
hereafter.
The herald., 1898-04-15
Memphis Race Entries

The following are the races and weights
for the races to be run at Memphis, Tenn,
today. Commissions received and placed
by the Los Angeles Turf club, 143 South
Broadway Tin the rear), where all orders
will be telephoned to Black & Co., rooms
at Agricultural park:
First race, 2-year-olds, four furlongs-
w. Overton, ITO; Scottish Grit, 11O; Leo
Planter, 110; Clarence B., no; Collette, vi;
Free Hand, 107; Dick Collins, 1O5; Amelia
T., 1O2; Judge Rankin, 102; Ruth Black, 1902;
Katie Gibbons 102; Ionez T.. 102.
Second race, selling, six furlongs-Rev-
enue, Ill, Mover, Ill: Czarowitz, Ill; Fore
seen, 109; Hester, 109; Harrie Floyd, 1o6;
Blarney Stone, jr., 104; Domsie, 100; Pearl,
81; Philip Byrnes, 100; Gypsy Prince, 81;
Ben Frost, 81; Lady Irene, 95; Pearl Walk
er, 95; The Brewer, 30; King Fire, 80.
Third race, one mile-Salvable, lis; Boan-
erges. Ill: Paul Kauvar, Ill; Assignee, ITO;
Macy, Ill.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Banished
liz; Dacian, 112; Isabey, 112; Aragnol, 102;
George B. Cox, 102.
Fifth race, selling, nine furlongs-Trav-
eler, los; Bridgeton, 103; Tony, 1O2; C. s.
Bush, 80; Red, 80; Eleanor Holmes, 95;
Florida Rose, SO.
Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Lennep,
10S; Chang, 1O4; Belle Ward, 1O2; Celia H.
rs; Laurel Leaf, 101; Rosa Hurns, 80; Miss
Adele, SO; Berwell, 96.
The herald., 1898-04-15
OREGON REPUBLICANS
Demand Freedom for Cuba and Nomi-
nate Candidates

ASTORIA, Ore, April 14.-The Repub-
lican State convention met this morn
ing, and contrary to expectation there
was no further contest over the election
of temporary chairman.
The delegates outside of Multnomah
county, which has two delegations, held
caucus and decided to support w. L.
Tooze Of Marion county for temporary
chairman and he was chosen unani-
mously. After the appointment Of a
Committee on Credentials, recess was
taken until o'clock Just before ad-
journment the following telegram was
ordered sent to President Mckinley:
with the utmost confidence in the
wisdom of your administration, and
pledging you the support Of the State of
Oregon, we express our earnest convic-
tions that the Maine was destroyed by
design or criminal neglect of the Span
ish officers, and that this outrage Is a
just cause for the United States to drive
the Spanish nation from the Western
Hemisphere"
When the convention reassembled this
afternoon the committee on credentials re-
ported in favor of seating the Simon dele
cation from Multnomah county. The re-
port of the committee was adopted by a
vote Of 1853 to IS. A recess was then taken
until 7:30.
The following state ticket was then nom
mated: Governor, T. T. Greer, Marion
county; supreme court justice, F. A. Moore,
renominated.
State treasurer, c. S. Moore, klamath
county; secretary of state, F. I. Dunbar,
Clatsop couoty; state printer, W. H. Lees.
jackson county; attomey-general, D. R.N.
Blackburn Lion county; superintendent of
public instruction. J. H. Ackerman Multi
nomah county.
T. T. Greer, the nominee for governor, Is
the first Native Son of Oregon to receive
H. nomination for that office. He was born
in the Waldo hills, near Salem, forty
seven years ago.
The herald., 1898-04-15

FACTS ABOUT BABIES.
What woman doesn't
want a baby-a dmpl-
ing, laughing darling,
dainty enough to be
Graded in a snow
white lily? Every wo-
manly woman wants
one, but she doesn't
The herald., 1898-04-15
Disappeared for Good

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Dr. e. T.
lyman, wealthy ranch owner of Stanis-
laus county, died here today. He achieved
great deal Of notoriety six years ago
by his remarkable disappearance and the
subsequent litigation, resulting in the le-
gal declaration that he was dead. Two
years later he reappeared, stating that he
had been living in seclusion in Boston.
Although he was supposed to have been
murdered, the legal proceedings against
him were set aside, and when nearly so
years Of age, he resumed the personal
management of his estate. Death resulted
from Bright's disease.
The herald., 1898-04-15

VIII extend to the possessions OF other ma
tions as well as those OF Spain. There is
feverish activity at the government dock
yards in completing vessels and rearming
old ones.
Looking for Vessels
BERLIN, April 15.-According to advices
from Kiel, the United States is negotiating
for the purchase of the torpedo catchers
Timburi and Tupy, now being built at the
German yards for Brazil, which offers more
ships for sale. Holland also is inclined to
sell two armored cruisers.
The Timburi and the Tupy are among the
fastest vessels in the world, capable Of %
knots an hour.
Owing to the millions of Germans in
America, the excitement in Berlin is in
tense. Nearly all the papers refer in strong
language to McKinley's message, and the
public is strongly agitated.
Waiting for Orders
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Officers of
the revenue marine service expect orders
detaching them from their vessels and
placing them in the navy. They are now
under the orders of the treasury depart
ment. 1t is said that the expected orders
are on their way from Washington, and it
Is an open secret that the revenue cutters
Rush, Corwin and U. 8. Grant will not go
north this season to patrol Bering sea and
the Alaskan coast. 1t Is expected that the
three revenue cutters will be attached to
the navy and will patrol this coast.
Fear of Pirates
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14-Rumors Of
the impending war have caused marked
decrease in the passenger business Of the
Pacific Mail and Oriental and Occidental
Steamship companies. Twenty passengers
who were booked for the orient by q recent
outgoing steamer Cancelled their bookings
o few days before the steamer sailed, owing
to fear Of being held UP by privateers on
the high seas. These steamers each carry
from one to four howitzers.
China Won't Sell
LONDON, April 15.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Times says:
"China has declined to sell to the United
for her in Germany, although the Amer
lean agents offered to replace them with
four vessels"
Troops Concentrating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April H.-The
Twenty-fifth infantry arrived here this
afternoon and, with the exception of two
companies, which left for Key West in the
early part of the evening, 1t is quartered in
the cars until tomorrow morning, when
camp will be made at Chickamauga park
The detachment which left for Key West
will reach there some time tomorrow night
Cruisers Arrive
NEW YORK, April 14-The cruisers San
Francisco and New Orleans dropped an
chor off Tompkinsville, Staten island, short
ly after o'clock tonight. Both ships re-
ported themselves in good trim.
The herald., 1898-04-15
ON THE TURF
Winners Of Races at Oakland and on
Eastern Tracks

Winners Of Races at Oakland and on
Eastern Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-weather
at Oakland fine; track fast. Results:
Seven furlongs, selling-Sly won, Judge
Stouffer second; Fred Glenn third; time,
l:271a.
One mile, selling--Elsmore won, Midian
second, Floronso third; time, 1:4214.
Five furlongs, the Gebhardt stakes, value
$2O0O-Humidity won, Sevens second, Olin-
thus third; time, 1:02.
Mile and SYSTEMATICALLY won, Flash
flight second, Eddie Jones third; time, 1:4S.
Seven furlongs, selling-Morinel won,
Bitter Root second; Montallade third;
time, 1928.
Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth, selling
San Marco won, Treachery second; Cas-
par third; time, 1:48.
The Palo Alto String
Contrary to expectations, Palo Alto will
not campaign a stable of harness horses
this year on the eastern grand circuit. The
entire string is now in training and is to be
sold at public auction, although the stock
The herald., 1898-04-15
Not Guilty. of Libel

SAN JOSE, April 1.-THE jury in the
suit of Henry Stromberg president of the
board Of town trustees of Los Gatos,
against w. 8. Walker, editor of the Mail,
to recover $4,000 for an alleged libelous
publication, in which the trustees were
assailed for making a certain lumber con-
tract in a surreptitious manner, today re-
turned a verdict for the defendant.