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Evening star., 1900-06-28
THE CANNIBAL TREE.
Strange Native of Australia, Which
IL Said to Destroy Human Prey.

strange Native OF Australia, Which
Is Said to Destroy Human Prey.
From the St Louis Globe Democrat.
Mrs. Ellis Rowan of Melbourne. Austria
liza. who is at present in New York and
who has Travelled more extensively in the
cannibal country than any other European
woman. has told recently of the existence
In Australia of a forest tree which is per-
haps one of the most wonderful plants Of
nature. 1t will hold In its center and
devour the body of man as readily as our
insectivorous wild flowers trap the insects
on which they partly subsist. The tree is
called the cannibal tree.
AS Mrs. Rowan describes it. it's appear
ance may be imagined to resemble a mann
moth pineapple. which often reaches to the
height of eleven feet. Its foliage is COM
posed of series of broad. board-like
leaves growing in q fringe at its apex
Instead. however. Of standing erect, as
does the little green tuft at the top of a
pineapple. these leaves droop over and
hang to the ground. In the largest speci-
feet long. and strong enough to bear the
weight of a man. Hidden under these
curious leaves is to be found q peculiar
growth of spear-like formation, arranged
function for the plant as do pistils for
flowers. They cannot, however. abide to
be touched.
Among the natives Of Australia there Is
a tradition that in the old days Of the anti
podean wids this tree was wOrshiped un-
der the name Of the Devils Tree" Its
wrath was thought to be greatly dreaded.
AS soon its huge green leaves began to
rise restleSsly up and down Its worshipers
interpreted the sign as meaning that
sacrifice must be made to appease It's an
ger. One among their number was, there
fore. chosen. stripped of his raiment and
driven by shouting crowds up one Of its
leaves to the apex All went well with the
victim until the instant that he stepped
Into the center of the plant and on the So
called pistils. when the board-like leaves
would fly together and clutch and squeeze
out the life OF the intruder. By early
travellers in Australia 1t is affirmed that
the tree would then hold its prey until
every particle Of his flesh had fallen from
his bones. after which the leaves would
relax their hold and the gaunt skeleton
fall heedlessly to the ground. In this way
did its worshipers seek to avert disaster
and to still the demon spirit among them.
The trees present name and Its uncanny
actions remind US that the cannibals OF
northern Australia have also a playful way
of scattering about the bones of a victim
after one Of their feasts.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
PRISONERS ATTEMPT ESCAPE.
Military COnvicts at Fort Smelling
Fail In Their Efforts.


Fail In Their Efforts.
CHICAGO. June ga special to the
Tribune from Minneapolis. Minn.. says:
The military prisoners at Fort Smelling
made a desperate attempt to escape last
night. While Private Winn was guarding
a squad Of prisoners he was kicked by
mule. and the prisoners. taking advantage
Of Winns condition. grabbed his rifle and
beat him into insensibility and then fed.
The garrison vas Immediately mustered
and pickets thrown out In every direction.
Privates I.ttler. Ashton and Banderdeate
were recaptured, but Private Atlie is still
at large. In connection with the search
Private McGeagh. who escaped on Tues
day. was recaptured.
Many shots were fired, and 1t Is said
that at least one man seriously wounded
although the post officers refuse to give out
any information on that point.
A part of the Sth Regiment is stationed
at Fort Smelling.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
THEY CRITICIZED ROYALTY.
Now the Japanese Journalists are
Cooling on i'm Jail.

Now the Japanese Journalists are
Cooling on i'm Jail.
VANCOUVER, B. c.. June 2S.-Accord-
ing to oriental advices. the Japanese jour-
nalists who published an Objectionable ar
tic,e concerning the crown prince and his
bride have paid dearly for their folly. The
Toxic local court rejected the plea of in
sanity upon behalf of the editor and SEN
fenced him to three and one-half years
imprisonment. with hard labor, and a fine
of 40 yen. as well as police surveillance
for one year. Morita, who copied the ar
ticie. received the same punishment. and
the man who set up the type was con-
demned to eight months imprisonment. a
fine of 80 yen and six months police sur
yeillance.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

1 turned the plate so as to get a side view
he hoped around and would face me.
Then 1 tried edging around the table. but
with the same result. SO that l was obliged
to hold him sidewise while l drew him.
But whenever I raised my head to look at
him he raised his. too and lowered it
again when 1 began to paint. and we
went on nodding at each other like two
Chinese mandarins."
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The "GOOd Fellow" Girl.
From the ROston Herald

The good fellow girl is here. There Is
no doubt about that. She wears short
skirts with hip pockets in them. heavy yell
low shoes. and she says "d-n." She has
a mannish stride. takes long steps, swings
her arms and wears polka-dot four-in-
hand neck scarf and a white fedora hat.
She talks horsey. swings golf club. gets
nut-brown tan on her arms. and has
command of the entire vocabulary of
sporting talk. She knows all about men.
but wouldn't know how to hold a baby IL
her life depended on 1t.
She does all this to earn the title Of good
fellow" under the impression that 1t makes
her more popular with men. She feels that
she must allure man from his clubs, and
in order to do this and enjoy his comrade-
ship she must BE- as near like him as pos
sible.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Arsumentative.
the Indianapolis Press.

From the Indianapolis PreSs.
'Tf you move. you are dead man." said
the burglar.
Now, look here" said the professor, COM
rletely forgetting the revolver in the hand
OF the housebreaker. "how could I move II
l were dead man? Doesn't the act of
moving. or at least voluntarily moving,
show me to be alive?"
"Shut up" said the burglar.
And again brute force triumphed.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
There Are Many Such,

From Puck.
Little Elmer-"Papa, what u a politi-
cian."
Prof. Broadhead-"A politician my son.
is a man who hungers and thirsts to sacri-
flee himself for his country In times of
peace
Evening star., 1900-06-28

The Best Prescription for Malaria
ChilIs and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. Il is simply iron and qui-
nine In fasteless FORM No cure-nO pay. Price, Co.,
je23s, ,tu, th-8ot
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Silks.

We have culled from stock all the
odds and ends of Silks left from re-
cent selling. and they 60 on sale to-
morrow at less than cost. Comprising
strictly All-silk Plain Indias In all
shades, Figured Foularis. Striped.
Check and Plaid Habutais, Brocaded
Grenadines In black and colors. fne
Corded Wash Silks, Black Figured
Indias. Satin Plisse, In various col
ors, Figured Indias with dark
grounds and Plain COlored Taffeta-
lines. in full line Of popular colors.
lines hs@ sold ID up 1Af to 90 Soc. a 25Ca
yard-for ................. 0O 70
Evening star., 1900-06-28

The air is SO clear in Zululand that OBJ
jects seven miles away can be distinctly
seen by starlight
Evening star., 1900-06-28

A remnant lot of 4O-inch plain
White India Linon, which sold regu-
larry at 15c.. 1sc. n ~
and zoe. a yard NC
loEs ...s.....ss
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More of the Un-
trimmed | Hats, sold
up to so, go Fri
daV for =. dOC.

Last weeks great sale Of Untrim-
med Hats met with such instant favor
that we have been on the lookout
for another lot. Our efforts were re-
warded-and tomorrow we again offer
4 lot Of the seasons most popular
shapes and styles which go on sale
Friday morning at the same low price
which set all Washington wondering
and thronged our Millinery Depart
ment. Comprising over 5000 Hats
-ladies', misses and chi1dren's-in all
styles and shapes-dress shapes. Nea-
politans. fancy braids, Panama straws.
mode hats. walking shapes. etc.-in
all colors and effects that have been
most fashionable this season. Up to
now they have been selling as high as
$1.50. Choice is offered at 10 cents.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Mems Dept.

WAShl > USpue
80 dozen Mems 21OO Pure 4ply
Linen Collars, in rundown style
and all sizes-the kind that F.
sell everywhere at 121ac.- sc
offered Friday for. wv
Odd lot Of Mems Pure Silk White
Puff bosom Shirts. with fine cambric
body-in every size ex- OR
cept 15h. Sold at &c. c0SN
1Or.
Mems Madras Working Shirts. full
regular made, with double yoke, ex-
tension band. pearl but
tons and felled seams. MM
All sizes. Regular Soc. ZWC.
Value-for.
8 dozen Mems Fine Quality Muslin
Night Robes, with plain and fancy
sa smhrSIdsrsd ncbas s6n.0snsr fronts aa,a fr az
under 5Oc.-for. ...... WV
9 Dozen pieces Of Mems Fine Bal;
Drawers to match. full regular
made, with felled seams ~P
and pearl buttons II go ZSN
Friday for. .@OSo
Odd lot Of Mems Silver Gray and
White Lisle Thread Underwear.
Shirts and Drawers to match-broken
sizes-full regular made. with Otis
patent tailor-made seams mn
regular Soc. qualities. ZWCo
IOr Nv
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Platt's ChlOrides Instantly Disinfects
matter.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Remnants Of plain White India
Lnons, Dimities and Victoria Lawns,
which sold at Toe. <O/
;5s ssd ;5si .s5ss: {. yard. 0MC.
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Remnants Of plain White Pique,
;::! $:s!:e ;::siss is: :::s; ::st !.'s:: tss @c.
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White-GOOds.

Remnants Of 40-inch plain Colored
ss.isss' ssadss. sofd Of. s'''s%s 'Is d5N9Co
piece at 1oc. yard, for. Wow
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Remnants OF plain White p
Di'nities, I,', ! 8. Qualities sold usu- &C.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Mill ends Of Unbleached Muslin, 40
inches wide; lengths All
up to 10 yards: go FRI al NQC
day, per yard, at..... 7fSe
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Two 1h-gallon Water L.
GoSlsT,; e asnarsS wSFts 20 81; ts1 slight O5Co
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Basement.

lot 4-qt. Granite Iron Tipped
Saucepans. slightly dam 4 ~
aged. Worth 19c. While QDC
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Boys Clothing.

~
A remnant lot of Youths and
Mems Crash Hats and Caps, in
fancy and plain styles, and
also Straw Hats; broken Il
sizes and odd lines; sold
up to 6gc. for. ..... II II So
Just 33 Boys le-breasted Navy
Blue Serge Suits; made of famous
Washington Mills serges: in sizes
Z. 8. 8. 10. IA and Is d. On
only: regular $3.50 ~ y XVI
values everywhere; for 4SeO/
A lot of Mothers Friend and
puritan" Shirt Waists; some with
collars attached and others with
neckband; made of best percales and
madras; nearly all sizes; -
regular values up to &c.; & &c
LOT. ~ w
A small lot of Boys Navy Blue
Overalls. in sizes to 10: Il 40
which sell regularly at SC
25c.; go for. AOSo
Children's Silk and Satin Band
Bows. in fancy patterns; 40
light and dark effects; uT
60 Friday for........... IL VSe
A lot of Boys Fancy Wash Suits,
sizes 8 to 8 years; made Of fancy
cheviot, galatea cloth, madras and
duck: in light and dark O@
patterns; regular e9c. ,6WC
values; for.............. W - 70
Evening star., 1900-06-28

l lot Window Screens. IS ~
IN inches sa, high open to 80. WCo
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Remnant lot Of Red, White and
Blue Bunting for
Ell; ;s:s $;$;:' {: II; ;!e:; s;:i;: s:: $3.50.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Shirt Waists.

Odds and ends and last OF regular
lines Of Ladies' Good Quality Percule
Shirt Waists, with laundered collar
and cuffs, and in good assortment Of
attractive patterns. including blue,
lavender, pink and red stripes. There
are nearly all sizes in the
lot-And unreserved choice 1~
will be offered tomorrow VUT
Ut. - w
Evening star., 1900-06-28

A big remnant lot Of high-gra
Waists-comprising fiEest quality Sea
Island Percales. Chanbrays, Lawns.
etc-all of them made with the cor
rect French back EVERY WAIST Is
THIS SEASONS STYLE-WITHOUT
YOKE. Beautifully made: some trim
med with embroidery collar and new
soft cuffs edged with embroidery.
Vast range OF choicest styles and
loveliest colorfngs to choose from.
blue, pink. hello, lavender and the
like. All sizes from 80 to A. Not a
mere handful-but a full and COM
plete assortment Of the most desirable
styles. Shirt Waists pos
itively worth 81 and $1.25 Rn
offered at the phenom- SU %
enal Drice of Of OVSo
Evening star., 1900-06-28

remnant lot of Hemstitched Pill
low Cases, with g.
:Ss e. e ::;.s :;% r.; r. ;s:; s;; !; 11Hc.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Hosiery.

Children's Hose, In white, pink and
blue. and Mems Full Seamless Hose,
in fast black-with double heel and
toe-odds and ends left from -
rec recent sellins-s 60 per pair, &C.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

A miscellaneous lot from the toilet
department. comprising double refined
Rorax. Cucumber Shaving Cream,
Tooth Brushes, Perfumed Talcum
Powder, Face Powder. Toilet Powder.
vaseline. Dressing Combs. Fine-tooth
Combs. Hat Pins, Stick Pins, Friend
ship Hearts, Cuff Buttons. Oakley's
and Colgate's Toilet Soaps,
etc. Values sold for more do
than double-Frtday at. ..... GSo
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Remnants of Stair Oilcloth, is
inches wide; lengths up to -
10 yards; 60 Friday. per ST
yaFu, at. .................. W.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Remnants of Good Heavy Quality
Sheeting, 2A yards wide, hN
in 21a to 5-yard lengths; WN
go Friday. per yard. at... Il >Se
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Ladies' Vests.

Odd lot Of 30 dozen Ladies' Swiss
Ribbed Vests. finished with e
tal-s.e taped neek,will be closed out &C.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
TO6pr0nesfics.

Remnants Of Yard-wide Percales.
in lengths from 2 to 10 yards; In
neat figures. stripes and dots F
day. per yard. for. ......... wv
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Art Department.
An odd lot OF Finest Spachtel Bu-
reau Scarfs, 81 in. long,
slightly soil ed from en-
handling. Sold at $1.25- SVN
for. ~ So
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Odds and ends Of Ladies', Misses
and Children's Footwear, left from
recent selling. All styles and all
kinds Of Shoes, Slippers 7E
and Oxfords. and values /SN.
up to S1.50-for. .......... W ~
Evening star., 1900-06-28
NeckWear.

Odds and ends of Ladies' Neckw wear.
sold up to 2Sc. and 39c.-comprising
flne PiQue Puffs. plain or tucked. silk
or Satin Stock Collars. Band Bows,
SILK or Satin Ties. etc.-go -
comma, on ss.e FL. s,say Iaas. marked n, for &C.
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Muslin Wear.

Linens.
1O-dozen lot of Full Bleached Turk
ish Towels made Of soft double
81: is;';a :!;:: ;9;s'' v::!9 '5 1910.
2 to 5-yard lengths of Pure Linen
Glass Toweling-red and blue plaids-
fast selvage edges. P7Z
Sold from the piece y MQC
Small lot Of Fine Satin Damask
Towels-extra large size-with fancy
woven borders Sold for 39c. to 4Sc.
each. These have be- an
come .olled and mussed. ZWC.
Evening star., 1900-06-28

Extra large size Nurses Aprons,
with bibs. made of white lawn, with
deep hens and wide de strings
Slightly soiled. Regular price. soc.
Lace department, LIST 49,
floor = for Friday ZSE
Evening star., 1900-06-28
Shoes.

Children's Black kidskin Shoes. lace
or button styles sizes MR
2la to 6-offered for one ZSC.
day only at.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
A Thousand Men on Strike.
(By the Associatcd Press.l }

Birmingham, Ala. Oct. A strike is
on at Blockton. mining town forty miles
south of this city, and the mines of the
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad COM
pany, employing over 1000 miners, drivers
and top men are idle.
This strike IS the result of a refusal
of the company to accede to the demand
of Is cents lneal for taking down in
the roof in rooms where the coal runs
under . certain thickness.
An agre smont was entered into be-
tween the miners and the company early
in July. when the annual contract was
signed after long conference, and the
company claims that in quitting work the
men are violating the contract, In that
by it's terms they are to continue to
work until the rational executive board
can pass upon auy differences that might
arise.
1t is understood that the matter has
been referred 10 Mr.. Mitchell. of the
United Mine Workers Of America, through
the district officials
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

October End, 1900, by the German Charge
d'Affaires touching the Chinese Imperial
edict in regard to the punishment of
Prince Tuan and other high Chinese Off
cials.
''The Chinese Minister communicated
to the Secretary of State on the End in
stant a telegram received by him from
Director General Sheng, conveying the
purport of an imperial edict, dated Sep
tember 25th, 1900, by which the degrada-
tion and punishment of Prince Tuan and
other high Chinese officials is decreed.
''The Government of the United States
is disposed to regard this measure as a
proof of the desire of the Imperial Chi
nese Government to satisfy the reasonable
demands of the foreign powers for the
injury and outrage which their legations
and their nations have suffered at the
hands of evil disposed persons in China;
although it has been thought we'll, IN
view of the vagueness of the edict in re-
gard to the punishment which some OF the
inculpated persons are to receive, to sig
Nifty to the Chinese Minister the Presi-
dents view that it would be most re-
grettable if Prince Tuan, who appears
from the concurring testimony of the
legations in Pekin to have been one Of the
foremost in the proceedings complained
of, should escape such full measure of
exemplary punishment as the facts war
rant, or if Kang vi and Chao Shu Chiao
should receive other than their just
deserts. With a view to forming a judg-
ment on the points, the United States
Minister in Pekin has been instructed to
report whether the edict completely
names the persons deserving chastise-
ment; whether the punishments pro-
posed accord with the gravity of the
crimes committed, and in what manner
the United States and the other powers
are to be assured that satisfactory pun
ishment IS inicted.
1T is hoped that Mr.. Conger's reply to
these interrogatories will confirm the
Continued on Second Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
Race Results at Morris PAX

New York, Oct 4.-Race gocrs enjoyed
a good days sport at Morris Park to-
day Three favorites were first past the
wire, Red Path in the first, Modrine in
the third and First Whip in the last
race. Summary:
First-Six furlongs: Red Path, to 3,
won; Vulcan, 5 to and l to 2, second;
Toluca, 12 to L. third. Time, Ill.
Second-Five furlongs Ondurdis, to 2,
won; Katherine, 60 to 1 and Is to /, sec
ond; Inshot, 10 to /, third. Time, 100.
Third-The Bellemead. furlongs: Mod
rine. to 5, won; Brigadier, IL to and
5 to 5, second; Water Cure, 20 to l, third.
Time, 1:261A.
Fourth-The Bronx Handicap, fur
longs: Musette, 4 to /, won; Meenanus
10 to 1 and to 1, second; Belle of Troy,
4 TO /. third. Time, 1:14.
F'ifth-One mile: Cyrano, to /, won;
Compensation, even and to 5, second
Trigger to 1, third. Time. 1:41A.
SiXth-One and one sixteenth miles,
selling: First Whip, . to 5, won; Mill
Stream, to 2 and to s. second; Car
buncle, to 1, third. Time, LAT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
OFF TO MARTINIQUE
Anderson's Expedition Was
Barren of Results.
As He Failed to Relieve Shields Macarthur Now
Sends the first Infantry Under
General Hare.
lBy the Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 4-The following
cablegram has been received at the War
Department.:
Manila. Oct. A.
ITO Adjutant General, Washington:
First Infantry to Martinique October
9Th, on Sumner; General Hare to COM
mand island, with orders to push opera
tions until insurrection is stamped out abb
solutely He will have twelve full COM
panies for the purpose. Anderson's first
operations developed nothing. No reports
since October 2nd.
(Signed) ''MACARTHUR." 4
The above dispatch relates to reinforce
ments sent to the Island of Martinique,
where Captain Shields and fifty-one men
of the Twenty ninth Volunteer Infantry
were either killed or captured by the in
surgents. At the time General MacAr-
thur sent Colonel Anderson and two COM
panies of the Thirty-eighth Volunteer In
fantry with the Yorktown and two gun
boats to the relief of Shields and his
command if they are still alive. 1t is
evident that General Macarthur thinks
achievements are necessary, as Colonel
Anderson was able to accomplish moth
ing with the small force which was first
sent out.
A detachment of the Forty-fourth Regi-
ment in Boholisa. one of the Visayan
group, has encountered a force of the
enemy, killing thirty of them. One
American was killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
They FIGHT DAILY
But the Engagements Are
UnimpOriant.
So Declares Roberts in Dispatch to the War
Office. English Raid Cattle and
Sheep Farms.
(By the Associated Press.) }

London, Oct. 4.-Lord Roberts has wired
as follows to the War Office:
Hart returned to Krugersdorp Octo-
Der 1st. He has been thirty three days
from his base, marched three hundred and
ten miles, was in contact with the enemy
twenty-nine days, killed an unknown
number and captured ninety-six. The
British loss was three killed, three pris-
oners and twenty-four wounded. Hart
brought back 2,72O head of cattle and 3,2S1
sheep.
Butler has returned to Lyndenburg
from Spitzkop with 200 sheep.
There are skirmishes with the Beers
daily, but they are small affairs.
THE Dublin Fusiliers made a night as
sault with the bayonet on a laager be-
tween Pretoria and johannesburg and
captured nine men, mostly important
Boer who have troubled the district.
"a party of Beers have penetrated the
southern part of Orange River Colony,
entering Dewetsdorp and Wepener. De-
tachments are after them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

campaign When they started out they
said the money question was the ques-
tion of paramount Importance. But my
friends, they found that when a man
says that a question of money is more
important than question of government,
he at once arouses suspicion and people
begin to wonder whether he thinks
dollar is more important than man<
Thipk of trying to make the money ques-
ton paramount in this campaign. why,
my friends, when the money question
was paramount in 1896, we found the Re
publicans trying to make out that the
tariff was the paramount issue. They
said: Let us open the mills instead of
the mints.' and the first thing they did
when they got into power was, not to re-
form the currency but to reform the tariff
and give the men who contributed a
chance to run their hands deeper into
the pockets of the people.
''Now. when the question of the human
race and human liberty are at stake
the Republicans say that the money ques-
tion is the paramount ISSUE They were
afraid in 1896 that we were going to have
a fifty-cent dollar. Now they have given
us an eighty-five per cent citizen in Porto
Rico and they don't dare tell us what
percent of citizenship the Filipino is to
have. In 1896 they said we could not
have a double standard of money. Now
they think we can have double stand
ard of government, a republic here and a
despotism in the Philippine Islands. They
said in 1896 that we could not maintain
a parity between white metal and a
yellow. How can they maintain a parity
between a white citizen and yellow sub
ject in the Philippine Islands? They find
that it is too sordid doctrine to say
that the standard of money you have is
more important than the form of gov
ernment under which you live.
WHO OWN THE ICE TRUST STOCK?
"And yet, my friends, while they can
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
Leads Cardinal News and CiPG>atiom

with $95.90 of good money DR.. SorrelF
sent Ross to Durham yesterday with two
bales of cotton to sell. AS Ross did not
return last night the Doctor arose early
this morning and drove post haste to town
only to find his hungry team tethered un-
der the shed of Parrishs warehouse and
the check for the cotton paid at Fidelity
bank. The police have secured the town
thoroughly but so far have found no clue
as to the whereabouts Of the miscreant-
Ross was member of the Durham COM
pany during the Spanish American war
He has been for sometime in DR.. Sorrell's
employ and has frequently brought cotton
to town, but was never before entrusted
with handling the money.