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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
LACY AND DANIELS
Speak to a Large Crowd at
R. R. Shops Last Night,
Mr.. Lacy Was Upon His Native Heath" and
Received a Cordial Welcome. Mr.. Daniels
Discussed the Amendment.

Mr.. B. r. Lacy, Democratic canli-
date for State Treasurer, served his
time as apprentice in the Raleigh d
CASTOR Railroad shops, and last night
he was greeted by a large crowd of
railroad men and others when he rose
to speak to them at the close of the
campaign. He was gracefully intro
duced by Mr.. w. e. Faison and for
more than an hour spoke with clear
ness, vigor and eloquence to a sym
pathetic and appreciative audience.
He was at home-on his native heath
so to pef,k-among the friends and
associates of his youth and manhood,
and he spoke with the freedom of
friend to friend. His hearers felt
and truly--that they had much to do
with nominating him for State Treas
urer and they were anxious to hear
him. They had heard of his fine
speeches at other places, and had fol-
lowed his campaign with deep inter-
est. This speech, which was a splen-
did one, was enthusiastically received
and made fine impression upon the
large crowd present. Mr.. Lacy will
get a solid vote almost from the white
men of Raleigh, who will delight to
see him elevated to the high position
for which he has been named
At the conclusion of Mr.. Lacy's
speech he introduced Mr.. Josephus
Daniels who discussed the necessity
for the amendment, explained it's pro-
visions, and closed with an earnest
appeal to all present to devote Thurs
day to working for the Constitutional
Amendment.
Raleigh is in fine condition politi-
cally The majority for the amend
ment and the Democratic ticket to-
morrow will be the largest ever given
for the Democrats in the capital city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
DROUGHT HURT CORN.
And it Cannot Now Possibly
Recover.
But Cotton and the Other Crops Have Revived
Wonderfully Since the Rains
Commenced.

The Weekly Crop Report issued yes
terday by the Weather Bureau here, says
that an extremely fortunate change in
the weather conditions in North Carolina
occurred at the beginning of the week
ending Monday, July 80, and the gloomy
apprehensons of the farmers were re-
moved by the copious precipitation, which
thoroughly broke the drought throughout
the State The rains began early in
the central and west portions, but were
delayed until the 9th CFriday) in the
southeast; in some sections showers oc-
Cured every day, and the State average
exceeded the normal by over two inches.
Over severa counties a very heavy down
pour happened on Friday which washed
hillsides considerably and bottom-land
corn was injured by overlooking streams
to some extent; high winds also tangled
corn in portions of Buncombe, Davidson,
and Yadkin counties but these minor un-
favorable features are insignificant COM
pared with the wonderful revival of crops
not too greatly injured by the drought.
The general Improvement caused by
the splendid rains was assisted by the
moderate temperatures and cloudy wealth
err that prevailed.
Very much old corn was so greatly dam
aged by drought that it cannot recover
under most favorable conditions, but all
late corn appears to have been thorough
ly revived and is now promising. The
moisture assures successful caring and a
fairly good crop; corn is still being in
jured by chinch bugs in some localities
Cotton has revived wonderfully, and
although the plants are still late and
small for the season, the general album
dance of blooms and free setting of fruit
would indicate a good yield Shedding
and rust are reported in several coun-
ties, but not more than is usual at this
period. Here and there fields of cotton on
light sandy soil were too much injured by
the drought to recover fully.
The chief damage to tobacco occurred
to the forward crop in the south and east
portions. Late and well-cutivated tobac-
co in the most important tobacco growing
sections was greatly improved by favor
able conditions this week; conditions are
very diversified, however. some reporting
the crop very promising (Granville) and
others as running to seed" (Davidson).
Peanuts. sweet potatoes. field peas,
and rice have improved. Threshing is
finished except in the extreme west
where the work is progressing rapidly.
Flowing fallow and and sowing turnips
have commenced.
The rain in the western tier of counties
interfered somewhat with the completion
of the oat harvest and with hayng. Pas
lures have revived hogs and cattle are
doing we'll. A fine yield of honey was OBJ
tanned this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
MARS HILL CONFERENCE.
An Interesting Session of This Body Was
Held
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Mars Hill, n. c., July 31.-The Mars
Hill Conference for Christian Workers. as
sembled for services in the college chapel
Saturday morning at 9:45. Owing to the
illness of Rev. b w. Spllman, no Bible
reading was given, and the conference
took up the net subject on the programe,
which was The Duties of Church Officers.
Rev. Jno Ammons presided, and the sab
ject was discussed by brethren--R. L.
Moore, Rev. Pho. Prevatt, w. r. ans, Rev.
Chas. Brown, A. Lockhart, Rev. A. Brad
ley, Rev. M. A. Love and Rev. Jno. AM
mons, after which the conference took
a recess of three hours. The afternoon
service was a continuation of the discus
sion of the same subject, several breth-
rem took part and much valuable infor-
nation was brought out. At 8 o'clock IN
the evening Rev. AT. Bradley addressed
a large audience in the church.
Sunday morning Sunday School Mass
Meeting was held in the church, and the
lesson for the day studied. Several breth
rem made short talks, and the service was
followed by an address by Rev.A. e. Brown
on The Baptist Outlook in Western North
Carolina, in which he showed that the
outlook was never so bright and promis-
ing as at the present time. 1t was a
strong and eloquent speech, and was en-
joyed by all who heard it.
A teachers meeting was held in the af-
ternoon, followed at o'clock by an ad-
dress by Rev. o. E. Sans, on Temper
ance, in which he pointed out the evils
of intemperance in most clear and logl-
cal way Work on the Tabernacle is still
progressing Brother Honeycutt is out
again, and Brother Spilman is improving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
A BIG RALLY AT HENDERSON.
The Democrats Will Carry Vance County by
500 Majority.

Mr.. J. r. Young, Insurance Com
missioner, returned to the city last
night from his home in Henderson.
''Vance county today had the great
est political rally IL has ever known"
he said. There were hundred Red
Shirts, six or seven hundred men on
horseback, and a procession q mile
long. The speaking was in Cooper's
warehouse. Short speeches were
made by Capt. Shaw, A. c. Zollicoffer
and myself, but the principal speech
Of the day was made by Judge T. b..
Womack, of Raleigh. 1t was a splen-
did effort, and was listened to with
great interest and attention by our
people.
Vance county will 60 Democratic
by 800 majority certainly. 1t may be
more. We will surely carry it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
RALLY AT BURLINGTON.
Over Ten Thousand People Were Present and
Had Plenty Barbecue.
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kOpGCIdl W NCNo anu ob5SlNClsJ
Burlington, N. c., July 31.-The Demo-
cratic rally here today was the biggest
gathering ever held in Alamance. There
were over ten thousand people present
and four thousand were in the parade, in
Guiding five hundred red shirts, and also
u float with young ladies from Haw River
dressed in white, and carrying flags. The
procession also paraded Graham where
Ashby of Texas, was addressing a crowd
of negroes, Pops and Republicans. Major
Guthrie, Messrs. Overman, Foushee and
State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
lions Mebane made stirring addresses, ap-
pealing to all white men to vote for the
amendment and white supremacy. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed after the
speaking. Four thousand eight hundred
pounds of barbecued meats and other
eatables were served. Alamance is safe
for white supremacy by a good majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Hon. Chas. T. Warren at Conoho.
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Williamson, n c., July 31.-Hon Chas.
T. Warren spoke yesterday at Conoho be-
fore great white rally. Barbecue had
been prepared and about 700 people turned
out to hear him. His speech was not
such as run men wild and make the oppo-
sition mad, but it was that sort of calm
yet logical eloquence which convinces the
skeptical and converts them to the white
mans cause. Everybody who heard him
was pleased, and the Democracy of the
upper part of Martin numbers almost
without exception every white man.
The campaign is becoming even more
vigorous as it nears the end 1t has been
we'll waged and we are going to see to
it that it is we'll finished next Thursday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Taylor will Call an Extra Session.
(By the Associated Press.

Frankfort, KY, July Ex-Governor Beck
ham has decided to call an extra session
of the legislature at some date between
August 18th and September 1st to amend
the Goebel election law
1t is understood that a bill has been pre-
pared for non-partisan election commits
sions in each of the counties to report
to a non partisan State commission, with
two representatives of each party on the
State Commission and on each of the
county boards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

Will often cause horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it, Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth Only 25c a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Gen. Greedy to Alaska.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, July 31.-General Greeley,
chief signal officer, left today for Alaska,
to superintend arrangements for cable
and telegraphic communication with that
territory 1t is quite likely that he will
make arrangements with the Canadian
Company for the transmission of mes
sages until direct line with Alaska is
established. The last session of Congress
appropriated $42O,000 for telegraph lines
in Alaska.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01

was entirely out of it in this afternoons
game with Wilmington, being downed by
a score of 4 to 2. Not until the seventh
inning was Charlotte able to put man
as far as third base. Wilmington had the
entire game her own way almost to the
last. Wills at first base did some fine
work. Lattimer also pitched good game.
Score:
r. III. e.
Wilmington Observation-Disclosures
Charlotte 2
Batteries: Allen and Gwaltney; Latti-
mer and Oldham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Swain and Jackson Safe.
Especial to News and Observer.

Bryson City, N. c., July 31-The cam
paign closed here today with a big rally.
Col. j. S. Carr greatly delighted and
pleased our people. Swain county out
did herself to give Col. Carr a bigger
demonstration than Jackson county did
at Webster last Saturday. Both days
were geld days and good was accom-
plished. Swain and Jackson are counted
SAFE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Extension of Southern Railway.
(By the Associated Press J

Knoxville, Tenn, July 31.-A movement
has been inaugurated at Bristol and in
Grayson county, Va, to seek the extern
sion of the Southern Railway from Stuart.
Va, to Bristol, a distance of about 125
miles. This road is built will give Bris-
tol another outlet to the east as there
now exists branch of the Southern from
Stuart to Danville, Va. 1t would also give
the Southern another route from Knox
Vile to the east.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
Spruill and Long in Caldwell.
Especial to News and Observer

Lenoir, N. c., July 31.-This has been
a great day for Democracy. In the rally
today three hundred and seven people
were on horse back. Messrs Sprulll and
Long made uneXcelled speeches. The
crowd was estimated to be from three to
five thousand. Great good has been done
nna a good report will be sent from Cald-
we'll. EYnE e 4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01

During the civil war as well as in our
late war with Spain, diarrhoea was one of
the most troublesome diseases the army
had to contend with. In many instances
it became chronic and the old soldiers
still suffer from it. Mr.. David Taylor
of Wind Ridge, Greene Co., Pa, is one
of these. He uses Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and says
he never found anything that would give
him such quick relief. 1t is for sale
everywhere. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co.
and H. T. Hicks, Druggists, Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
A Negro Over Four Hundred Years Old
Especial to News and observer.)

Newbern, N. c., July 31.-We have a
negro named Joseph Williams, working
for d. d. Roberts, Democratic nominee
for treasurer for this county, who is per-
haps according to the date given by him
self to the registrar as the year of his
BIRTH the Oldest man now living, having
been born in 141S-4S2 years old. He told
the registrar he could prove it by Captain
d. L. Roberts who disclaimed any such
knowledge. Now it strikes me that if it
should be true, you would like to chroni-
Gle such remarkable longevity and if false
the utter incompetency of such as he to
exercise the elective franchise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, July 31-The Chicagos did
moi have chance to win today's game
after the fifth inning. The New Yorls hit
almost when they pleased and this coupled
with the Chicagos errors and fielding
gave the New Yorks an easy victory. At
tendance 2,0O0 Score:
Chicago ........0 1 l / 0 0 0 o. II 6
New York 20 0 4 g 1 / x-9 10 A
Batteries: Garvin and Chance: Mer-
Ger. Warner and Bowerman. Umpire,
O'Day Time 1925
Boston, July 31.-Both teams slugged
the ball from the time the game was
called until the last man was out. At
tendance 1000. Score:
Boston ........0 1 2 1 XII II 5
Cincinnati .....3 2 0 0 1 0 0 L 8 10 /
Batteries Lewis Cuppy and Sullivan;
Hahn, Breitenstein and Kahoe. Umpire,
Swartwood. Time 2:25.
Philadelphia, July 31.-Both Fraser and
Donahue were ineffective today and st.
Louis won from Philadelphia with ease
Attendance 3,431. Score:
st. Louis ......1 0 0 0 5-11 13 2
Philadelphia "A 0 0 0 0 o. 8
Batteries: Jones and Criger; Donahue,
Fraser and Mcfarland. Umpire, Hurst
Time 2:30.
Brooklyn, July 31.-The Brooklyns met
with their worst defeat of the season to-
day. The Pittsburg used up three pitch
ers, making 26 hits with a total of 81
bases. Attendance 1000. Score:
Pittsburg .....5 1 2 0 2 0 8 0-17 &c 1
Brooklyn .....0 0 0 0 1 0 O. 5 5
Batteries: Tannehill and thinner; Ken
nedy, Nops, Howell and MCGUIRE. Umpire,
Terry. Time 2:17.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
mbeth hit by batted ball.

sLambeth hit by batted ball.
Statesville .........0 90 o 00010O-1
Raleigh .............0 0 3 2 o 0 0 Ks
Summary: Earned runs, Raleigh 3;
struck out, by Sutch, 4 by Fox, s; stolen
bases, Crockett; left on bases. Raleigh,
s; Statesville, A; time of game, 1:4S; UNI
pire, Fleming; attendance, 300.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
c. H. NORTON
Builder & Contractor
DURHAM, N. c.

Cotton factories. residence. churches,
business holdings ana all classes R
heavy RnG fancy building. xsf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01
WILMINGTON A, CHARLOTTE Q.

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Charlotte, N. c., July s1.-Charlotte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.
Increase in Their Number and the
Probable Effect.

Under the terms of the recent agreement
which brought together again in one
ganization the various fire insurance COM
are now no restrictions on the number OF
agents each company can employ. Several
of the companies are now availing them
selves of this wide-open privilege, and are
adding to the number of their agents. 1t
is understood that practically all the COM
panies contemplate similar course, and 1t
is likely that in the course of a few weeks
there will be more fire insurance agents to
the square foot in this District than in any
other territory of like size in this country.
The representatives Of some of the COM
panies are opposed to numerous agents.
and are of the opinion that the best inter-
ests of the companies would be subserved
by limiting this class. On the other hand,
there are those who take the opposite view
1t is thought that the increase in the num-
Der Of agents now in progress will have the
effect Of reducing profits to such an extent
as will bring about a reaction sufficient to
finally induce the members of the Associa-
ton of Fire Underwriters to support an
amendment to the present rules greatly re-
stricting the power of appointing agents
On the other hand, 1t is thought that It
may lead again to the breaking up of the
association, or, perhaps, more correctly
speaking, to the withdrawal of those COM
panies that recently refused to comply with
the rule against multiple agencies 1t cam
not, of course, be stated in advance which
the crisis will be reached, but the above
represents the present tendencies in the
relations of the men doing a fire insurance
business in this District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
CHINESE IMPERIAL DEGREES.
Minister Wu Presents Recent Advices
to the Secretary of state.

10 the secretary OF State
Minister WI returned to Washington from
Pittsburg this morning and made an early
call upon Secretary Hay at the Department
of State. He took with him copies of sew
eral DEGREES, which he had received through
one Of the southern viceroys and these he
left with Secretary Hay. Coming in a
roundabout way from the Chinese court
these DEGREES are not Of very recent date
and their contents have already been in
most part anticipated by press dispatches
Indeed. it appears that one of them, of date
September I. announcing the appointment
of Jung Lu. has been rescinded since its
issue on account of the opposition of the
powers to the appointment of that man be-
cause of his conduct while in command of
the Chinese troops in Pekn.
The DEGREES or edicts are given in the fol-
lowing cablegram. received by Minister WI
from Viceroy Chang Chih-tung:
'On 18th September last 18th moon, 23d
day., l received an imperial edict of 31st
August Goth moon, 18th day., which is as
follows: 'Telegraphic memorial from Lii
Hung Chang has been received and noted.
Lu kun-yih and Chang Chih-tung are
hereby appointed and commanded to take
part in the negotiations by post and tele-
graph. Respect this
''On the same day the following edict.
dated It'll September 18th moon, 18th day.,
also received:
Lii Hung Chang having repeatedly re-
tutSleu ny teleSIdDl tne appointment OF a
prince and other high officers of state as
additional peace commissioners. and as
Prince Ching has already been commanded
to return to Pekin without delay, and with
Liu kun-yih and Chang Chih-tung, by post
and telegraph, to Jointly take part in, the
conduct of the negotiations, Jung Lu Is
hereby appointed as an additional commits
sioner, to act conformity with the other
commissioners, and is hereby vested with
full discretionary powers. Respect this
ION 18th October Cnt. Sth moon, 22d day.
another edict, dated 18th September (Sth
moon, Goth day., was received. It is as fol-
lows: -'-'- ... ----'... o.
(" Prince Ching Is hereby appointed as
commissioner plenipotentiary to take part
in the negotiation Of all questions which re-
quire consideration. Liu kun-yih and
Chang Chih-tung are both commanded, in
obedience to previous edcts to cooperate
with the other commissioners in conduct
ing the negotiations, and they are hereby
invested with full discretionary powers. The
said prince and high officers are to hold
consultations, by post and telegraph, giving
careful and just considerable to each
others opinions, with a view to securing
unanmity, and thus avoiding completely
and embarrassment. Respect this
The above edicts respectfully trans
mitted to your excelleBey. with the request
that the same be communicated to the hon
orable the Secretary Of State for his in
formation'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
MISS OLIVE BENDER DEAD.
A Clever Actress Who Was Leading
Woman in Mamselle 'Awkins.

Miss Olive Bender, the welI-known act
ress, whose stage name was Olive Wallace,
died this morning shortly after o'clock at
the Garfield Memorial Hospital, this city.
Miss Wallace, it will be remembered was
the leading woman of the 'Mamselle
'Awkins'' company, which played here at
the National Theater the latter part Of Sep
TENDER. During the engagement Miss Wal
lace contracted a severe cold and was re-
moved from her hotel to the hospital.
She rapidly developed pneumonia and was
in serious condition for two weeks. She
then began to show signs of Improvement
and 1t was thought would recover.
About week ago. however. she suffered
a relapse. and from that time her condition
grew steadily worse. Her mother and
brother came on here from New York and
were with her this morning when she died
The remains have been taken to New York,
where the funeral ceremonies and inter-
ment will take place. Miss Wallace's sis
ter, Katherine Bender, is the wife of Thorn
as Jefferson, son of Joseph Jefferson.
Miss Olive Wallace, or Miss Bender, was
an exceptionally clever little actress. She
made speciality Of parts which were Of the
slavey type and called for the cockney ac-
cent. She was clever in that work, and
had a voice which had attracted much ad-
mirng attention. She was vivacious as
coincidence and had been concerned in
number of large productions.
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