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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
ARGUMENT CONCLUDED.
Special Master Martin Takes Tax Vote
Under Consideration.

Argument was concluded yesterday in
the fertilizer rate case of the Carolina
Central road against the Corporation
Commission. Mr.. Walter e. Neal spoke
first for the road followed by Mr.. G. NJ.
Busbee for the commission. and Mr.. K.
II. Battle for the commission, Capt. Day
concluding the argument for the road
The case has been throughout a battle
royal between counsel and the all the
speeches yesterday morning were eXcep-
tionaI1y able. The general grounds of
the argument We're much the same as laid
down by the speakers who opened ON
either side Special Master t. S. Martin
will now take the case under considera-
ton and make his report to Judge Simon
ton either finding the rate as fixed by the
commission reasonable or unreasonable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

There is mo better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy. It's pleasant taste and prompt and
effectual cures make it favorite with
mothers and small children. 1t quickly
cures their coughs and colds, preventing
pneumonia or other serious consequences.
1t also cures Group and has been used in
tens of thousands of cases without q
single failure so far as we have been able
to learn. 1t not only cures Group, but
when given as soon as the croupy cough
appears, will prevent the attack. In
cases of whooping cough it liquefes the
tough mucus, making it easier to expec-
torate. and lessons the severity and fire.
ouency of the paroxysms of coughing,
thus depriving that disease of all dam
gerous consequences. For sale every
where. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co. and
FL. r. Hicks, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
TEN CENT COTTON
IS A POSSIBILITY
The Crop Shorter Than Was
Ever Believed.
MInRAF NrlVNAIR ar n AThTc
NOW SELLING AT 8 CENTS
EVEN THAT PRICE FAILS TO
BRING II.
DANGER OF 1T ALL IS ANOTHER BIG CROP.
Already Farmers Are Beginning to Talk Of a
Large Crop Next Year. It Would bee
Very Costly Mistake to the
Farmers of the South.

Eight cent cotton is a reality.
For two days now spot cotton has
been selling in Raleigh at s cents.
And there are not few who predict
that it will go to 10 cents before the
end of the summer.
Farmers are rejoicing. The good price
of the staple, however, threaten their
prosperity. There is now, for the first
time, danger of overproduction next sea-
son.
Among the farmers on the streets yes
terday there was talk such as would lead
one to this conclusion. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that this will not be done,
even if the price goes to 10 or even IL
cents.
Commissioner of Agriculture Patter-
son, speaking of the improvement in
price of cotton, last night said:
There is. so far as know, no general
disposition as vet among the farmers to
plant larger cotton crops next year. 1t
is to be hoped there will be none.
Il should not be surprised if cotton
went to 10 cents. The crop in other
Southern States is shorter even than it
Us in North Carolina"
The experience of recent years-the
misfortunes that attended increased acre
age in cotton-shouId teach the farmer
that his true interest lies in a diversity
of production and rural pursuits.
Despite the increase in price the re-
ceipts of cotton on this market continue
small.
Secretary Testers New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange statement issued Thurs
day covers the monthly movement to
the close of January. Compared with
last year the month is behind in round
figures do 900 bales. The total for Jam
nary was 94S.479, against /, 1699S3 last
year and /, 3SS,39 the year before last
The amount brought into sight from
September to January, inclusive, shows
a decrease of 2,044. 900 under last year,
and decrease Of 1893. 900 under year
before last. The movement from Sep
tember /, to the close of January shows
receipts at all United States ports of
4,779,977 bales, against 6,S03,0S4 last
year, and 6, 702,911 year before last. The
net overland movement by railroads
across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac
rivers was 917,004 bales, against 9S1,-
43O last year. The total amount of cot
ton brought into sight during the five
months ending January / was 6,S51, 43S
bales, against S,S95.532 last year.
Exports for the first five months of
the season have been 1882, 551 bales,
showing q decrease from last season OF
1000. 40 bales. The loss in exports
during January, compared with January
last year, has been 203,576.
Stocks at the seaboard and the %
leading interior markets at the close of
January were 1,690.S50 bales, against
1.676,040 the same date last year. In
Guiding stocks left over at ports from the
previous season and the number of bales
of the current crop brought into sight
during the five months, the supply has
been 7,470.336, against 9,163,09S last
year and S,S01, 4S1 the year before.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
TEACHERS ASSEMBLY
One Day to Be set Apart as Public
School Day.

Superintendent Mebane yesterday iss'l7
ed the following to the county supeTln-
tendents:
THE Programme Committee of the
North Carolina Teachers Assembly wall
soon meet to complete the programme for
the meeting June 10Th to 18th.
Il am very anxious to have this Com
mittee set apart one day as Public
School Day or County superintendent
Day. A day which the right of way, so
to speak. will be given to the county
superintendent and their work.
THE county superintendent ought to
meet each other at meeting of this
kind. Here the difficulties in the work
can be discussed. and remedies sought;
here the success can be enumerated and
hope and encouragement given to those
who have burdens and peculiar obstacles
to overcome in the work.
'"The county superintendent ought to
see each other face to face. The state
Superintendent ought to be able to see
each one of his co-laborers at least once
each year. The last term of my office is
here, and | have not seen face to face
several of the county superintendent
May l not hope to meet You at the
Teachers Assembly this year?
''We did not try TO have a meeting of
the county superintendent during the
holidays, because of the confusion an
public school affairs on account OF the
decision of the Supreme Court as to the
school boards. We can now make good
the loss of that meeting.
''The Teachers Assembly will likely
meet at Morehead or Wilmington. Cheap
rates will be secured ON railroads, and
special hotel rates.
please let me know whether there lis
a probability of your attending, as l want
to present a claim to the Committee for
a special day for YOU and your work.
81 know your income in dollars and
cents from your office will not enable
You to do much, but will you not make
a little sacrifice for the cause you repre-
sent? The income in money is small, but
the result of the honest, faithful county
superintendent work cannot be measur-
ed in dollars and cents.
Hoping to have favorable reply from
you soon.
II am, your truly.
c. III. MEBANE.
Sec. and Treas, and Supt. Pub. Inst"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
AND NOW A WARM WAVE
Fine Weather for Sunday and Monday
says the weather man.
Now for "spell" of fine weather.

Now for q spell or line weather..
1t began to grow "Springy' yesterday
morning, and by noon the sun was pull
ing people out OF their overcoats and
making the birds sing.
at will certainly last for couple OF
days-Sunday and Monday" said Fore
caster Won Hermann. Further than
that | don't care to predict.
"But Sunday will certainly be fair,
with q marked warm wave--and proba-
bly, Monday will be the same. There wall
likely be rain along the cost Sunday.
Slime weather continues throughout the
Eastern and Southern States under the
influence of the area of high barometer
now central over the South Atlantic
States. The temperature has risen
throughout the South and especially west
of the lower Mississippi river, but is stlll
low over northern sections. A storm OF
considerable force is central over western
Kansas, which is causing cloudy weather
west of the Mississippi from Texas to the
Dakotas. Very little precipitation has
yet occurred in connection with this
Storm
The lowest temperature reached dur
ing the recent cold wave was IL degrees,
ON Thursday, February LIST. This lacks
two degrees being as cold as it was III
December, when the thermometer went
down to 8, and is 13 degrees short of the
temperature last February, when below
zero was recorded-the lowest ever
known here for the month.
The following data, covering a period
of thirteen years, have been compiled
from the Weather Burear records at this
place:
Mean or normal temperature, Al de-
grees.
The warmest month was that of 1890.
with an average of 90 degrees.
The coolest month was that of 1870,
with an average of 33 degrees.
The highest temperature was 50 de-
grees on February 10Th, 1890.
The lowest temperature was degrees
below zero on February 18th, 1899
Average date on which first killing
frost occurred in autumn, November 1.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in Spring, April 8.
Average precipitation train and melted
snow, for the month 4.26 inches.
Average number Of days with .01 of an
inch or more, II.
The greatst monthly precipitation was
7.4S inches in 1899.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.42 inches in 1898.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any a consecutive hours was
295 inches ON February 9th, and 9th,
1896.
The greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours ire
cord extending to winter of 1887 only
was 1850 inches ON February 18th and
18th, 1890.
Average number of clear days, z; partly
cloudy days. Z; cloudy days, IA.
The prevailing winds have been from
the Southwest.
The highest velocity of the wind was
50 miles from the North ON February p
1891.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
A Good Paper.

At the late session Of the North Caro-
lima Conference a resolution was adopted
that the month of February be appoint
ed AS Advocate month and that pastors
during the month preach ON Christian
literature, and that prayer be especially
made for the church Organ, the Raleigh
Christian Advocate; that our pastors,
through their committees or otherwise
during the month of February, canvass
their congregations in the interest of the
circulation of the Raleigh Christian Adj
yocate among their people
The Advocate is an excellent paper, a
credit TO the denomination. 1t has had
a year of great success and promises to
double it's circulation within the present
year. It is model of typographical beau
ty, is filed with choice reading, and has
recently made an offer Of premiums that
ought to add to its circulation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
SUPREME COURT.
Applicants Fer License to Practic Law
Examined Tomorrow.

The Supreme court will meet tomor-
row for the spring term. The day will
be given up to the examination Of appli-
Giants for license to practice law. The
examination will be held in the Senate
chamber beginning at ten O'Clock tomor-
row morning.
Judge McRae, dean of the University
law school, came down yesterday with
his years law class consisting of twenty
two members. sixteen of whom have GER
tifcates from the school. From Wake
Forest College there are nine applicants
this year. There are two colored appli-
cants from Shaw. Up to yesterday af-
ternoon 81 had registered to stand for
the examination.
On Tuesday, February 9th, the appeals
from the First Judicial district will be
called in the following order:
State VS.. Gallop
State VS.. Hettrick.
Hinton VS.. Insurance Company.
Jordan VS.. Newsome.
MoGlmghan VS.. Mitchell.
Clark VS.. Moore.
Creole VS.. Aver.
Lewis VS.. Bateman.
Temple VS.. Insurance Company.
Hinton VS.. Pritchard.
Hcrnthall VS.. Commissioners.
Brinkley VS.. Railroad.
Cedar Works VS.. I<ilby.
Shannon VS.. Lamb.
Jennings VS.. Hinton.
Loftin VS.. Cobb.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

AVOID all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the mem
brane Ely's Cream Balm is such a
remedy and cures Catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Cold in the head vanishes
quickly. Price 80 cents at druggists or
by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great xtent loss of hearing. y,
the use of Ely's Cream Balm drnss
of mucus has ceased, voice and<nearing
have greatly improved.-J. w. Davidson,
Attorney at Law Monmouth, Ill.,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
.. H. -NIlldlJAA
Sec. and Treas, and Supt. Pub. Inst
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. j. e. Lilly, a prominent citizen OF
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful
delverance from a frightful death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever than ran into Pneumonia
My lungs became disorder. l was SO
weak | couldn't even sit up in bed
Nothing helped me. | expected to soon
die of consumption. when / heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. / continued to use it, and
now am we'll and strong. l can't say
too much in its praise" This marvel
ious medicine is the surest and quickest
cure in the world for all Throat and
Lung Trouble. Regular sizes 80 cents
and $100. Trial bottles Zoe. at all drug
stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
IN POLITICAL CIRCLES.
Dockery- Bellamy Contest to Come Up
Next Friday.

Dockery is expecting his contest for
Bellamy's seat in Congress to come up
in committee next Friday.
----
Congressman Bellamy has introduced
a bill in Congress which provides for
the appointment of clerk for the dis
trict and circuit courts, the appointee
to reside in Charlotte This action was
taken by Mr.. Belamy at the solicita-
tion of the lawyers and those who have
business with these courts in Charlotte.
1t is stated by a Republican who claims
to know that the first issue of the Daily
Caucasian" will make its appearance on
February 10th He says Hal W. Aver
will be editor-in-chief, Willis G. Briggs
city editor. Roscoe Mitchell telegraph ed
itor and Mr.. Butler business manager.
Commissioner Agriculture Patterson,
who has just returned from the eastern
part of the State the Sixth DISTRICT
says that the people of that section are
eager for the amendment fight.
1--WE been in the new county of Scot
land. They are the best Presbyterlans
and the strongest Democrats there you
ever saw. They vote as they pray, or
pray as they vote, which ever way you
choose to put it. The tell me the negro
there is taking absolutely no interest in
the contest and of the whites fully 80
per cent will favor the amendment. Scot
land, Robson and Richmond are alright.
''They are not saying much about cam
didates yet, though for Governor they
prefer Aycock."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
Let Us Have It Too.

The Western Union will soon inaugu-
rate longer hours. After the first OF
March the Office will be open until 2
O'clock a. m.-'Charlotte News.
Why not the same in Raleigh? There
is more Geographic business done here
than at any other place in the State,
and yet the Offices close at II o'clock
If they were kept open all night GER
tainly the newspaper matter going out
from here would be largely increased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
Funeral Of Mr.. w. A. Putney.

The members of Raleigh Topographic
cal Union, No. 81, are requested to meet
at Rescue Hall promptly at O'Clock to-
day, to attend the funeral of their late
brother, w. A. Putney, which takes place
at O'Clock this afternoon from the Bap-
fist Tabernacle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
A POWDER MILL EXPLOSION

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are mighty
dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate
machinery of your body it'll calomel. GRO
ton oil or aloes pills, when DIR. Kings
New Life Pills, which are as gentle as
a summer breeze, do the work perfectly.
Cures Headache, Constipation. Only %
cents at all drugstoreS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
Masonic

Hiram lodge No. 40, A F. and A. NJ,
viii meet in regular communication Mon
day evening, February the 9th, 1900, at
7:30 o'clock. A full meeting of the mem-
bership is desired. Brethren of sister
lodges are cordially invited to be present.
by order of
w. w. PARISH, w. M.
E.. B. THOMAS, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
Innla Harris danghter of George Har.

Loula Harris, daughter of George Har-
ris on Manly street, died from the effects
of burns received Thursday afternoon.
The child was two years and nine months
old. She playing near the Fireplace when
She accidentally caught on fire and be-
fore the flame could be smothered, was
seriously burned. She was carried to
St. Agnes Hospital at st. Augustine
School, and died there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
T. G. BIRDsONG, Adjutant.

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures the most stubborn coughs colds
and lung affections. Even incipient CON
sumption has been successfully cured by
this marvellous remedy. Sufferers will
obtain relief after a few doses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One Soda Water Apparatus with ten
svrups, three drafts, three copper founts.
Tufts make as good as new. Easy
terms. A. 3. MATTHEW'S,
2-3t Durham, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
The Confederate Veterans.

Regular monthly meeting of L. OBJ.
Rranch Camp of Confederate Veterans
hail Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th at 7:3O
o'clock. o
(aomEn a ndar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Dockery is expecting his contest for
Bellamy's seat in Congress to come up
in committee next Friday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Eight cent cotton is a reality.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-07-13
THlR7Y-FIVE ARE DEAD.

Tacoma Car Crowded With Excursionists
Drops Iuto q Gulch.
TACOMA, WASH, July 5.-The most
appalling accident ever known in the
history of Tacoma occurred during the
morning when the $50 Edison car,
loaded with excursionists coming to see
the parade, went over the 60-foot in
cline where the track runs from Dalin
street, burying the passengers, among
whom were many women and children,
under the wreck of the car. Thirty
five men, women and children were
killed in the accident and 18 were in
jured. Of these latter fully one-half
will die. The combined count of dead
and injured equals exactly one-half the
number of passengers in the car when
it left the bridge. The car
turned completely over and mangled
the unfortunate victims into unrecog-
nizable shapes as the debris crashed
down the steep side Of the gulch.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-07-13

Authorized by the States to treat AL
Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases OF
Eye: Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung disease.
Catarrh, Constitutional Catarrh. Dyspepsia.
Sick Headache, Stom ach and Bowel troubles.
rheumatism. Neuralgia, sciatica. Bright's
disease. Diabetes, Kidney, Liver, Bladder.
Nervousness, Indigestion, @ obesity, Interrupt:
ed Nutrition, Slow Growth In Children, and
all wasting disease in adults. Many cases Of
Deafness, Ringing in the Ears, Loss of Eye
sigat: Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc, that have
been improperly treated or neglected, can be
easily restore Deformities, Club Feet, Cur
Nature OF the Spine, Disease of the Brain.
Paralysis. Epilepsy. Heart Disease, Dropsy,
Swelling OF the Limbs. Structure, Open Sores.
Pain in the Bones, Glandular Enlargements
and all long standing diseases properly
treated. Young. middle aged and old, sim
gle or married men and all who suffer from
lost manhood, nervous debility; spermar
torrhoea. seminal losses, sexual decay. fail
ing memory. weak eyes. stunted develop
ment. lack OF energy, impoverished blood,
blood and skin diseases, syphilis, eruptions,
hair falling. bone pains, swellings, sore
throat, ulcers, effects Of mercury, kidney ane
bladder troubles. weak back, burning urine.
passing urine too often, gonorrhoea. gleet,
structure, receive searching Treatment, prompt
relief and cure for life.
DR., Rea s system for curing Cancers .tumOrs,
goitre wens, fistula, .hydrCcele, piles, ver1
taneous injection method, absolutely with
out pain and without the loss OF a drop OF
blood, is one OF his own discoveries, and Is
the most really scientific and certainly sue
experiments in DR.. Rea's practice, able as he
is to tell anyo their disease, he is not likely
to doctor his patients for the wrong ailment.
No incurable cases taken. Consultation and
examination 81.
DR.. REA & CO.,
Minneapolis. Mimi, Louisville, KY.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-07-13
HE ACHT CAPSlZED.
Family Of = Wealthy Vessel OwneP
DraWned Near Cleveland.

. 81 SEE ~ =
Family Of wealthy vessel Owner
Drowned Near Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, July 9.-The schooner
yacht 1dler was lost in terrific storm
IL miles of this point, with six persons,
all members of the family of James
Corrigan, the wealthy vessel owner Of
this city. The dead are Mrs. James
Corrigan, wife of the owner Of the
yacht; Mrs. Charles Reilly, aged ~
years, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Corrigan; Miss Jane Corrigan, Miss Ida
May Corrigan, Miss Eta Corrigan and
Baby Reilly.
Mrs. John Corrigan, wife of Captain
John Corrigan, was the only passenger
on board who was saved. @. II. Holmes,
the captain; Samuel Biggam, the mate;
four sailors, two cooks and the ship car.
penter were also saved.
The yacht left Port Huron with the
family Of Mr.. Corrigan on board and
started for Cleveland. Mr.. Corrigan
was i'll and left by train. The yacht
was in tow until she reached Bar Point,
when the captain left her tow and
turned the yacht for Cleveland. The
storm came up and inside of five min
utes the yacht sank. All the women
excepting Mrs. John Corrigan and Miss
Eta Corrigan were IN the cabin when
the gale came up. They became panic
stricken and refused to leave the place.
The mate implored them to come to the
deck, but they refused. Mrs. John
Corrigan chung to cork sofa when the
gale came and was saved.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-07-13
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul Union Stock Yards.
SOUTH ST. PAUL. July 10.
HOGS-Market opened SC higher and
closed steady at the advance. Range
of prices, $5.22k@525.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at s.. 75@4.25 for choice
butcher COWS and heifers; g. $4,000 for
choice butcher steers: $325@3 70 for fat
bulls; s. 25@3.7 Is for stockers and feeders;
$35Q@425 for veal calves.
SHEEP-Market steady; wife good de-
mand. ~-~-~-ss2<3DEazz1sys,--.<e s.--. Ar,sszs
Sales ranged at $s.25@4.o0 for sheep;
S4.25@4 80 for lambs.
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, July 10.
CATTLE-Market steady to 100 higher.
Sales ranged at Is. l0@5. 20 for good to
prime steers; $4.6O@500 for poor to me-
dunn; $26O@4.a0 for stockers and feed
ers; "a 9O@6O for COWS and haifers:
81. 1905 20 for Texas fed steers.
HOGS-Market strong to sc higher
Sales ranged $510@5 50 for mixed
and butchers; $5.25@5.4 7H for good to
choice heavy: $5.lO@5.20 for rough
heavy; s.. $685. AN for light. Bulk of
sales, S. 35@5.421.
SHEEP-Market 10c lower.
Sales ranged at s.. 10@475 for sheep:
$4.25@6.75 for lambs.
Receipts: Cattle, 2a,0o0; hogs, $4,000;
sheep, 22,0oO
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, July TO-
WHEAT-July, 79}zc; August, ao1<c;
September, Sic.
CORN-July, 1870; August. 44kc;
September, 44X@441fc.
0ATs-July, ~; August, s47tc; Sep
obmbsr, 24]<@26c. e.
PoRK-july, >ls.7o: septembse. s1ass
@12.s7h. '*:.
TLAX-Cssh Northwestern, $50;
southwestern, o. Co.: septsmber, sl.ae;
October, d. 00lfE s's'* 49, F'''t '.ee ts5tt
POULTRY-Dressed turkeys, e@7c:
ohiokens, s40ohe; spring ohickena 10@'
TO; ducks s08o. ,....-,,-...s,f;ia =.
u 8UTTER-Oresmeriss.1 b01o3<o; dairy:
l40l7c. 80, I'll r2tg as!fs 9~9@1 ~
. 1GGs-Etssh,t lo3<<ess,a - i&..% :.