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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-12

fusion with Captain Garter in robbing tho
GOV errment in harbor work at Savannah. Ga,
and introduced the following resolution.
which was referred to the committee on mill
90 whereas, on May l2. 1895, Captain
Oberlin Carter. corps OF engineers, U. 5.
A.. was found guilty by a regularly APP
pointed court martial OF defranding the
government OF large sums OF money,
amounting TO about 81 100000 In connec-
ton with certain harbor Improvements.
and was sentenced TO dismissal from the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
CONDITION or COTTON.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 1.-THE
monthly report of the statistician Of the
Department of Agriculture shows the
average condition of cotton on Septem-
Der LIST, to have been 6S.5, as compared
with $40 last month; 1913 ON Septem-
Der LIST, 1893; 1913 at the corresponding
date in 1897, and 1874, the mean Of the
September averages for the last ten
years. The condition on the first of the
present month was. with the exception
of the year 1896, the lowest September
condition in 20 years.
There was general impairment of
condition during August amounting TO
points in Alabama, 8 in Mississippi and
Tennessee, 10 in North Carolina and
Georgia; II in South Carolina and
Louisiana; 16 in Florida, 20 in Okla
homa, "a in Arkansas, 26 in Texas and
40 in Indian Territory. The serious de-
cline in condition is the result III the
main of long continued drought. Where
local rains have fallen they have gener-
ally been so heavy as to still further
aggrayate the situation.
The averages of the different STAT
on September LIST were as follows:
Virginia, 81; North Carolina, .3;
South Carolina, 66; Georgia, SO; Florida,
TT; Alabama, 76; Mississippi, rs: Louis
lana, "a; Texas, 81; Arkansas, 62; Ten
nessee, rs; Missouri, So; Oklahoma CO;
Indian Territory, SO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
ON The DIAMOND.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 11.--iExcept IL
the third inning Philippi had the Orioles
completely puzzled today. Four singles
and an error gave Baltimore their only
talies. Kitson was cratic but fast
fielding prevented the Colonies from roll.
ing up a higher score. Attendance, 10.
Score:
Baltimore :. 1908 000000-3 9 =
townsville % 020001-5 II ,
Batteries Kitson and Crisham; Phillip
pi and thinner Umpires, Emslie and
Dwyer. Time, 1:45.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Red Legs
and Senators played good game to a
tie that was called at the end Of the
The staff umpfres did not put i'm an ap-
pearance, SO a player from each team
officiated. Attendance, 800. Score:
" Washington ..10000110-3 Z o
Cincinnati .....10000110-3 II 4
BATTERIES: Dineen and Kttredge
Hahn and piatt ITmpires, weighing and
Taylor. Time. 200.
boston Mass, Sept. 11.-Powell weak
ened in the eighth inning and was touch
ed up for four hits. one of them a home
run, scoring four runs for Boston AMI
winning the game Most of the errors
were excusable. the day being cold and
windy. Attendance. 600. Score:
Boston. 4 00000O4x-5 6 /
st. Louis :. ..0101 00000-2 8 t
Batteries: Willis and Bergen; Powell
and Schreck. Unpires. Manassau anl
Connolly. Time. 200.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
THE AVERAGE Low
Crop Conditions Generally
Not Satisfactory
THE DECLINE OF CORN
is PARALLELED BY 16 POINTS
OFF IN WHEAT FROM '9S.
AUGUST AN ALL ROUND BAD MONTH
Cotton is Is Points Lower than One Month
Ago and Il Pom S off the Average of
1898. Texas and Indian Terri
tory Suffer Heavily,
tory Suffer Heavily.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE September
report of the statistican of the Depart
ment of Agriculture shows the follow
ing averages of condition on Septem-
Der 1st:
Corn. S2.2; wheat, 100; oats, s7.2;
rye, $40; buclwheat, 75.2; potatoes,
S6.3; barley, SCI.
There was decline i'm the average
condition of corn during August amount
ing to Al points, but the condition on
September LIST was still IL points high
er than on September 1st, 1898; SO
points higher than at the corresponding
date in 1897, and 20 points above the
mean of the September averages for the
last 10 years. There was IA decline du-
ring August of 3 points in Ohio and Mis-
souri,, in Illinois, 8 in Kansas and IA
in Nebraska, and the averages in the
Southern States are nearly all some
what lower than on August LIST. On the
other hand, there was a slight apprecia-
BILE gain represented by about / point in
Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa.
The average condition of potatoes was
S6.3. This shows a decline of CT points
during August, but is stin SO points
higher than ON September list, 1898;
1876 points higher than at the CORE
spending date in 1897, and 93 points
above the mean of the September aver
ages for the last 10 years.
OF the principal tobacco States, Ken
lucky, PENNSYLVANIA, Virginia, North
Carolina. Ohio, Indiana. Wisconsin,
Massachusetts, and Connecticut report
an Improvement in condition during Au-
gust, while New York, Tennessee and
Missouri report a decline.
OF the 10 principal sweet potato
States, 5 show an advance during Au-
gust and s "a decline.
There is continued decline in the
condition of apples from almost every
important apple growing State.
There is an improvement of 5 points
in the condition Of sugar cane in Louis
lana, with changes of no especial inn
portance in the minor cane growing
States.
The number of stock hogs for fatten-
ing is reported at 10 per cent. less than
on September LIST, 1898. The condition
is $50, which is 2 points below that
of September, 1893, but 16 points above
the mean of the September averages for
the last 10 years.
A considerable increase is reported in
seed acreage. The condition in the
principal States, is as follows:
Kentucky, II; Ohio, 6S; Missouri, 49,;
Michigan, ~; Indiana. 70; Illinois, GA;
Wisconsin, "A; Iowa, SO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
THE DIAMONDS RECOVERED.

The two diamond rings stolen from
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hollo-
way last week have been recovered.
One of the rings was found in the
possession Of a negro cook, Martha
Malone the other at another negro's
house, in the possession Of Roxana Hin
ton. 13-year-old girl. The woman
claims the girl gave her the ring. The
matter win be investigated by the police
authorities. 1t is supposed that the girl
entered the house when no one was in
and took the rings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
New Silk Mill at Weldou--Sad Death
New Church to be Dedicated.

Weldon. y c., Sept. 11.-GSpecial.l--
Mrs. w. Is. Whitehead died at Littleton
Saturday after a hong illness. She was a
daughter OF the late Rev j. II. Worth
ington, and was a woman of excellent
Christian character.
The new Methodist Episcopal church
at Roanoke Rapids will be dedicated
Sunday, the 9th of the present month.
Rev. ]. c. kilgo, d. D., of TRINITY Col
Iege. will preach the dedication sermon.
Biz Iuhnston Camp of Confederate
Veterans had a big dinner here Satur-
day. Eloqyent addresses were delivereh
by Senator Ransom, Capt. w. IL. Day.
DIR. O. r. ZolIicoffer and Major Einry.
The annual election of officers took place
for the ensuing year. Major H. l..
Fy.mry was unanimously reelected com-
1nander ON motion of Captain Day, and
DIR. O. II. Zolhcoffer was elected secrc-
tary.
The work of putting machinery m the
new knitting mill here begins this week.
Surveys are being made for the new
Silk mill mt Roanoke Rapids.
New Cotton was sold ON the market
here Saturday.
Farmers say the crop will he short
in Halifax county.
Mr.. Aaron Prescott is till very sick at
Iittleton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption, coughs and colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles OF
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases Asfh-
ma, bronchitis, hoarSeness and all dis
eases Of the throat, chest and lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on any
druggist, and get free trial bottle.
Regular size soc and $10U Every bot
tie guaranteed, or price refunded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
READ HIS EDITORIAL.
From the Times, Hillstille, Va.

/ suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought / was past being
cured. | had spent much time and mon
ey and suffered so much misery that
had almost decided to give up all hopes
of recovery and await the result, but
noticing the advertisement of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and also some testimonials
stating how some wonderful cures had
been wrought by this remedy, | decided
to try it. After taking a few doses 4
was entirely well of that trouble, and L
wish to say further to my readers and
fellow-sufferers that l am a hale ana
hearty man today and feel as well as |
ever did in my life.-O. r. Moore. Sold
everywhere. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co.,
and II. L. Hicks, Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
BRAVE MEN FALL.

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all
feel the results in loss Of appetite, pois-
ons in the blood, backache, nervousness
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need TO feel like
that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Ida.
ville,.. Ind. He says: Electric Bitters
are just the thing for a man when
he is adj run down, and don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t did more
to give me new strength and good
appetite than anything | could take. !
can now eat anything and have new
lease ON life" Only 80 cents. at all
drug stores. Every bottle guaranteed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
A eTRUsTYv TURNs THIEF.

Alex Day, a negro trusty in the corn-
ty chain gang, turned thief last week
and entered the house of Exum Murray,
a cotton ginner near here, and stole a
watch, pistol and some money. These
things, certainly the pistol, he gave to a
negro named Sherron Rogers to keep for
him. And this has got Sherron into
Jail Both he and Day will have a
trial today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
AN OVERALL FACTORY.
Walls Going Up For Mr.. L. Banks
Hollis New Factory.

81 was in Graham today" said Mr..
George Allen, land saw the workmen
putting up the walls for a new factory
for making overalls and shirts. For
some time Mr.. l.. Banks Holt has been
manufacturing overalls, but the business
has grown steady until now an entire
building is necessary for its accommodate
tion. Graham has come to be a great
manufacturing town and is growing all
the time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
CHRYsANTHEMUM SHOW.

The ladies of Good Shepherd church
are preparing for the usual annual chrys-
anthemum show. The number of ex-
hibitors is expected to be larger this
year than ever before and tine display
OF flowers more attractive. A number OF
flower growers have already signified
their intention to send exhibits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
SEVEN.

The six-year-old son of Albert Hop
kins, West Raleigh, passed seven large
stomach worms after taking two doses
Of Globe Worm Dozenges. 1t is the duty
of every mother to give their children
worm medicine The Globe Worm Lo-
zenges are positive removal for stom-
ach, Seat and Pin Worms. Advertising
Price. 25c per box
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
SEPTEMBER CROP REPORT.
Damage to Cotton During the Past
Month Particularly Heavy.

The chief feature of the September
crop report of the State Department
of Agriculture is the heavy damage
shown to have been wrought by storms
since the last report There has been
a slight falling off in the estimated per-
centages of nearly all crops, but the
drop is especially marked in cotton and
tobacco, which We're particularly liable
to damage from the high winds. Thus
while corn fell off during the month
but one per cent cotton shows DIFF
ference of % per cent and tobacco has
fallen from 101 to 81 In the report
which follows the averages are shown
for both September and August:
Sent AuC
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a scientific
compound having the endorsement Of
eminent physicians and the medical
press. ut digests what you eat" and
positively cures dyspepsia. M. A. Ke-
iron, Bloomingdale, Tenn, says it cured
him of indigestion of ten years stand
ing. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co, w. H..
King &c Co, Adams & Moye, VIM. Simp-
son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
MINISTER FROM NICARAGUA.
The Newly Accredited Representative
Presented to the President.

Inc NEWLY AccFeulleu representative
Presented to the President.
Washington, Sept. 11.-Senor Luis F.
Correa was presented to the President
at II O'clock today as the newly accredi-
fed Minister from Nicaragua. Acting
Secretary of State Adee accompanied
Mr.. Correa to the White House, and
made the presentation to the President.
There was AN exchange of Fluctuations
between the President and the new Min
lister, the hearty cheer of which had
more than the usual significance in view
of the reported disaffectiOn in South
and Central American countries con-
corning the growth of the great co1os-
srls of the North 1t was noted that
Mr.. Correa took occasion TO suggest the
development and extension of the rela-
tons between the United States and
Nicaragua, particularly along CONNER
cial lines. While there was no direct
reference to the Nicaragua Canal, Mr..
Correa's position as aArepresentative or
Nicaragua will give him much to DO
with any negotiations between the two
countries on that subject, and, more
over, it is understood that he has in
structions from his Government which
viii permit him to cooperate very freely
with the United States authorities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

The great success of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy
in the treatment Of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For. sale
everywhere. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co,
and ii. T. Hicks, Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

DeWitts Little Early Risers perma-
nently cure chronic constipation, bilious
ness, nervousness and WORKOUT feeling;
cleanse and regulate the entire system.
Small. pleasant, never gripe or sicken.- =
famous little pills." BobbIt-W ynne
Drug CO., w. FL. King & Co., Adams Il
Moye. VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

81 suffered with piles eleven years be-
fore using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve;
now my health is fully restored. Con
rad STANCE, Pierz, MINI. A soothing,
healing PREPARATION of standard merit;
beware of worthless counterfeits. Bob.
bitt-Wynne Drug CO.. w. Fl. King &
Co, Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

A negro named Arthur Allen, COM
monty known as Club drew a pistol
on Mr.. T. r. Jones yesterday after
noon at Emery's corner and threatened
to shoot him. The police were looking
for Allen Inst NIGHT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
THE USUAL MONDAY CASES.
A Number of Disorderly Conduct Case
Before Mayor Powell.

Before Mayor Powell.
Mayor Powell had a number of cases
Of disorderly conduct and one ARRAY Il
dispose Of yesterday.
bob Phiper, for disorderly conduct,
was fined 1925; Martha Cook, disorder
~, S5.25: Frank Crenshaw, disorderly.
S425; Willie Bridges. white, disorder'ly.
$525.
Mollie Bridges and Edmund Lewis.
both colored. afffay, bound over The
woman was held in $50 bond and the
man i'm a $40 bond In the scuffle the
woman had carved Lewis about the face
with meat knife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
SEALED BIDS FOR MACHINERY.
City Of Raleigh,
Purchasing Department.
Raleigh. Y. O.. Sept. 9, 1899.

Raleigh, y. c., Sept 8, 1899.
Sealed bids will be received until Fri
day, September, the 22nd, at II O'Clock
81. for the purchase of the following
described machinery, f. o. b. Raleigh:
One No. Champion Rock ClushrI COM
plete, one 40 fit. Elevator and Chain.
one II TT. Revolving Screen, one
10 II. =. Locomotive Boiler, 100
pounds working pressure, one 81 II. p.
Horizontal Centre Crank Engine de-
tached, - feet 10 inch ply hest Rubber
Belt, 4 Underdeliyery Gates for bins.
The city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
II. p. SALE,
Purchasing Agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
BANKRUPT AT ROCKY MOUNT.

A voluntary petition of bankruptcy
was yesterday filed here with the clerk
OF the United States District court by
VIM. C. Woodland, of Rocky Mount.
The liabilities are estimated at $2,400
and the assets at $50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
A WONDERFUL CURE OF DIAR.
RIOEA.

A Prominent Virginia Editor Had Al
most Given Up, but Was Brought
Back to Perfect Health ~ Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Rpmadv
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

The man who shakes your hand the
hardest may be trying to get his other
one into your pocket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
y, y a0seg!gyEBf
If your liver is out of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose of
HcDOn1!s::5 Pills

Or retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs viii be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any Kind Of work. This has
been the experience of others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. 20 cts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

A man imagines he has perfect control
over his wife when he wants her to do
something that she wants to do.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

Surgeon General Sternberg has re-
ceived a dispatch from Havana saying
that Second Lieutenant Stanley d. EN-
rick and Private Bernhard Kramer,
Battery X, Second artillery, are i'll
with yellow fever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
A WORD TO MoTHERs.

Mothers of children affected with Group
or servere cold need not hesitate to
administer Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. 1t contains no opiate nor narcotic
in any form and may be given as con-
fdently to the babe as to an adult. The
great success that has attended its use
in the treatment of colds and Group has
won for it the approval and praise it
has received throughout the United
States and in many foreign lands. For
sale everywhere. Bobbitt-W ynne Drug
Co., and III. L. Hicks, Druggists, Raj.
eigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

The popularity of summer boat eNcnr-
sions is conclusive proof thar men can
have a good time on water occasionally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

Be sure to 90 to the lawn party Wed.
nesday night, September 18Th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

Experience is great teacher. but
somehow The average man never lives
long enough to graduate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

BE sure to go to the lawn party Wed
nesday night, September 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
DREyFTrs STILL HOPES.

Rennes, Sept. ia state of calm
prevails here. All the troops and gen
darmes quartered i'm the town and its
enyirouS have left and many of the journ-
alists and others located here during the
trial, have departed since Saturday.
Madame Dreyfus visited her husband
in prison this afternoon, but not the
slightest interest was shown in their
meeting by the population She found
him as calm as yesterday. The prisoner
smoked a pipe today, for the first time
in many days. which indicated that he
was in better spirits than could be ex-
pected.
The court martial signed a formal re-
commentator for mercy this afternoon.
It's object is to eliminate the degrada-
ton feature of the punishment. The
recommendations will be handed to Cen
eral Lucas for President Loubet.
When NJ Iabori's secretary informed
Dreyfus Of this action he was greatly
affected and said: Il still have hopes.
THE PAPERS AT PARIS.
Paris. Sept. 1.-THE dossier of the
Rennes court martial proceedings arri-
we'd here tonight for submission to the
military court of revision.
Emile Zola says in the Aurore that
truth has made giants stride at the
Rennes court martial and declares that
unless Frenchmen JOIN to hasten its ar
rival it may come with q thunderclap
that may devastate their fatherland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
WORLD AGHAST
AT THE VERDICT
CONTINUED from Page One.)

1t is understood that President Lon
bet opposes such an extreme course as
prosecuting MERCER or the other gene
rails. He is rather inclined to a concil-
iatory policy, extending even to a par
don for Dreyfus,
NJ. Demange has been blamed for con
ceding so many points in his speech.
burt it appears that he did so in the
hope Of winning another waverer among
the judges, who, however, finally joined
the majority ON condition that the YER
dict would be accomplished with the
proviSo as to eXtenuating circum-
stances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

1T Ms easier to hurry a small boy off on
an erTamd than it is to make him hasten
back 49,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

It's difficult to pose as an 0ptimist
when the rent collector calls
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12

A dispatch from Richmond says:
There lis a lively race going ON between
the Southern and the Seaboard Air Line
Railroads to see which will he the first
to complete their line to Florida. Both
sides insist they will have these roads
completed by january 1st next Each
road has practically about the same dis
tance of new road to complete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-09
COMPROMISE WAS APPROVED.
Adams Drug, Paint and Oil Co.'s Case
Virtually Ended.

The order of Judge Spcer, approving the
compromise that has been effected between
the Adams Drug Paint and Oil Company
and its creditors, was filed in the office
of the clerk of the United States court
yesterday. Accompanying it are other Or
deTs relating TO the same matter.
The order recites that the company hav-
ing been thrown into involuntary bank
ruptcy upon the joint petition of the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Company and others, to
which it finally consented, had afterwards
arranged with the creditors whose claims
were submitted and proved before the ref
cree. compromise, upon the basis of %
per cent. upon the amount of the claims,
and that this compromise had been agreed
to by So per cent of the creditors, both in
number and amount of proved Claims.
These creditors now consented that the
compromise be approved by the court.
The company also showed that there
had been deposited in bank a sum of
money sufficient to pay all of the credit
.ors whose claims had been proven % per
cent. of their claims. and submitted a GER
titled check upon the depositary for this
amount $4604.S4.
Upon this showing Judge Speer approved
the compromise and directed that the re-
ceiver of the company, Mr.. Edward s.
Elliott, who had been previously appoint
ed, turn over its assets to its officers. The
fund is ordered distributed by Referee
A H. MacDoneu and by n II. King, Esq,
clerk of the court. The checks viii be
drawn by the referee and countersigned
by the clerk.
Nothing now remains in the case but to
distribute the fund. When this has been
done The company win receive a discharge,
as a matter of course.