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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
WHEAT HURT BY RAIN
Warm and Dry Weather is
Now Needed.
But The Rains Have Been Extremely Beneficial
to All Growing Crops. Grapes
Are Fine.

The Weekly Crop Bulletin for North
Carolina, issued by the Weather Bureau
here, says that the week ending Mon
day. June 25th, was characterized by
abundant rainfall and a marked de-
fciency in temperature. In the eastern
half of the State three fair days &C.
Cured. in the western half generally only
one. and in that section especially the
unfavorable conditions were most Sc
yerely felt, and farmers have become
discouraged on account of the grassy con-
dition of crops, due to interrupted farm
work. and the fear of damage to wheat
in shock
The rainfall this week averaged 300
inches for the State, or over 200 above
the normal Fortunately, as general
rule, the showers we're not accompanied
by high winds or hail, and the damage
by excessive rains was confined to limited
areas over which crops were somewhat
beaten down, and hillsides washed, while
in the low lands submerged with damage
to corn. The temperature was contnu-
ously below the normal, the deficiency
averaging over degrees daily.
Warm, dry weather with sunshine is
now needed
On IH6 WHOle, over ny ldI TIE larger
portion of the State the rainfall was ex-
tremely beneficial. The ground was
thoroughly soaked and placed in excellent
condition for working as soon as the
weather will permit: crops which we're
we'll cultivated have been invigorated
they are now in good condition and grow
ing rapidly, though still somewhat be-
hind the average in size for the sea-
son.
The wheat harvest has been delayed in
the extreme west where uncut grains
have been lodged or tangled; much Of
the wheat crop has been safely housed,
but that remaining in the field has been
considerably injured by sprouting in the
shock. Threshing wheat has begun on a
small scale. Spring oats have improved;
cutting is under way in many counties
Cotton continued to make slow growth
on account of cool weather; much of it
turned yellow: some fields have become
very grassy, and complaints of damage
by lice were very numerous.
Corn has greatly improved laying by
made good progress where conditions per-
mtted work.
Tobacco is growing fast and no COM
plants of damage to this crop We're re-
ceived Peanuts, potatoes, rice and mel
ons are thrifty.
The sweet potato crop will be very
large, as many plants were set out again
this week. Field peas planted in stubble
lands and corn fields have sprouted nicely.
The early crop of hay was short, but
timothy will turn out a fair crop
Early peaches and apples are ripe; the
prospect for grapes is especially fine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
Rocky River Springs.
sStauly County, N. c.
PoStofice: SILVER, N. C.

This delightful summer resort whl
open for guests June 1st 1900.
These springs are in beautiful noun
famous country, twenty-five miles from
Wadesboro, N. c., (Seaboard Air Line)
and eight miles from Albemarle and Nor
wood. N. c., on Yadkin branch of South
ern Railway, forty-one miles from Sails
bury, N G.. Summer excursion rates
over Southern Railway and its branches
throughout the Carolinas and Virginia,
and from Washington, d. c., and over the
Atlantic Coast Line.
Comfortable carriages, ever good roads,
from Wadesboro, IN. CO., Albemarle and
Norwood daily.
In healing virtues the waters of these
springs equal the best in America; are
unexcelled in curing diseases of the liver.
dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney and
urinary diseases, malarial diseases, gen.
eral debility and nervous prostration.
Rates: Per day, $3.50; per week. $500
to $500; per month (2s days. $500 to
$500. Children under ten years and
servants special rates.
For other information, address
r. B. BECKWITH, M. D.,
Silver, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
NO RIGHT TO UGLINEss.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends,
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. If she is weak, sickly
and all run down, she will be nervous
and irritable. If she has constipation
or kidney trouble her impure blood will
cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptidns
and wretched complexion. Electric Bit
tiers is the best medicine in the world to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and
to purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
rich complexion. 1t will make a good
looking, charming woman of a midtown
invalid. Only 50vcents at all drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
Negro in a Lady's Room.
Salisbury Truth-Index.l

Saturday evening Mrs. Edwin Overman,
who was asleep, awoke to find a young ne
gro in her room. The negro made a break
for the street and Mrs. Overman gave an
alarm which caused several men, who
were passing, to give pursuit and catch
the negro. He was taken to the city
hall and bound over to court. On his
head was hat that had been stolen Sat-
urday morning from Mr.. f. r. Brown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
HUNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE

HUNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE"
Yet some people are never hungry. What
ever they eat has to be "forced down"
There is, of course, something wrong
with these people. BY taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla short time they are given an
appetite and then they enjoy eating and
1ood nourishes them. If you find your
appetite failing, just try bottle of
Hoods. 1t is a true stomach tonic and
every dose does good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
A CARD OF THANKS.

wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has done for our family. We
have used it in 80 many cases of coughs,
lung troubles and whoopng cough, and it
has always given the most perfect salts
faction, we feel greatly indebted to the
manufacturers of this remedy and wish
them 20 please accept our hearty thanks.
Respectfully, Mrs. S. Doty, Des Moines,
Iowa. For sale everywhere. Bobbtt-
Wynne Drug Co. and H. T. Hicks, Drug
gists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia.
Persons with indigestion are already half
starved. They need plenty Of wholesome
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat so the body can be nourished
while the worn out organs are being re-
constructed. 1t is the only preparation
known that will instantly relieve, and COM
pletely cure all stomach troubles. 1t is
certain to do you good. BobbittW ynne
Drug Co.. w. H. King, Adams & Moye,
VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP

to Kansas City on account National Dem
ocraticj Convention, July 4th. Through
sleepers and coaches without change, car
rying the Georgia delegation" and
Young Mems Democratic League of
Fulton county" Leave Atlanta at $3.50 p
M, July 1st via Nashville, Evansville and
8. Louis. The l.. and N. route. Those de-
string to join this train and party should
address.
FRED d. BUSH,
D. p. A. L. and N. r. r., Atlanta.
june24-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

"For shame!" we cried when we heard
that he had announced his intention Of
becoming a citizen of Paris, thereby, as
will occur to the mind at once, losing the
glorious birthright of American citizen
ship.
"Oh, you needn't worry about me-" he
said Il think as much of my native land
as ever-but l want to buy things at cit
liens rates, instead of those charged to
visitors. "-IndianapOliS Press
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
EFFECT OF GLENN's SPEECH.
He Arouses the People, Shows Them They
Should Work
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News ana observer
Louisburg, N. c., June 26.-Hon R. B.
Glenn spoke here yesterday in the Opera
House. He had his audience with him
in Feeling from the first, and made
speech favoring the Amendment, which
was convincing and conclusive.
His oratory as we'll as his facts, were
highly enjoyed and his speech did much
to arouse the people to the need of hard
work for the carrying of the Amend
ment 1t was the largest crowd that has
attended a political speaking in this
county for some time past.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

The Goldsboro Argus notes the death
of Mrs: Eliza Thompson, wife of Mr.. w.
B. Thompson and mother of Mr.. B. G..
Thompson. prominent business man of
Goldsboro. ..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

A young man isn't necessarily musca
because he makes overtures to his sweet
heart
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

The best family cathartic is Hoods
Pills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
SumDaerPrinting

We are now ready for all
classes of Summer Printing,
The great rush we have had
on Catalogues will soon be
over. We thank the news
papers and friends for the
liberal patronage.
1t is necessary to scatter
printing a little more freely
in the dull days of summer
than at any other time. Pcs
tiers. Hand-bilIs, Circulars.
Cards, ETC., etc, come in now
and stir up the sluggish
stream Of business
Or perhaps an announce
ment of the coming fall in
tentions is anticipated.
Possibly you will need q
new Ledger, one of the large.
flat opening kind, such as we
are making now.
Whatever it is in the Print
ing or Binding line, let us
have your order and you will
get what you want.
Edwards & Broughton.
PRINTERS AND BINDERS,
Raleigh, N. G,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

Small in size and great in results are
De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills that cleanse the liver and
bowels. They do not grippe. Bobbitt-
Wynne Drug Co., W. II. King, Adams &
Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27
Bankruptcy Sale of The
Famous Davis Hotel,
In The Town of KittrelI, N. c..

! By virtue of an order of the Court in
Bankruptcy, in the matter of NJ De
Forest and Bunce, bankrupts, lin the
District Court of the U. S., for the East
ern District of North Cardinal l will sell
at public auction, for cash, in front of the
Davis Hotel, in the Town Of Kittrell,
N. c.,
On Saturday the Goth day of Juf4, 1900,
at II O'Clock noon, the property known
.fs the Davis Hotel. This property is the
famous Davis Hotel tract, situate in and
adjoining the town of Kittrell, N. c.. con-
tanning fifty acres, together with Hotel
building, fixtures and other appurtenances
thereto belonging.
1 am also authorized by said order to
receive private bids for said property till
said day of sale, and to sell at private
sale. Correspondence solicited.
d. S. ROWLAND Trustee,
F Kittrell, N. G.
B. c. BECKWITH, Attorney,
Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-27

A TASTE FOR MUSIC

should always he cultivated. No one thing does
more to develop the mind, or gives more valua-
BILE accomplishment than the study Of music On
Should have one of the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
KershaW's Sheriff.

Camden, Oct 1.-THE second
contest in the sheriff race resulted
in favor of Mr.. j s Trantham On
the second pri larry Sheriff Williams
had small majority, but some irregu-
larities were charged on both sides
and new primsry ordered On the
third primary MI Tran,ham had a
small majority. and again IRREGULAR.
ties were charged, including fraud
at one of the boxes At Salt Pond
box sixteen ballots in excess of the
names enrolled on the poll list were
found Mr. Williams produced the
affidavlts of twenty six voters who
swore they voted for him, but only
seventeen votes were counted for
him A majority of the committee,
however. decided not to interfere
with the returns and proceeded to
declare Mr. Trantham the nominee
upon the face of the returns as sent
in by the managers w D Trapt
ham and G. G. Moore represented
MIR. } s. Trantbsm and p II Nelson,
of the Columbia Bar, and j Il Hay,
of the Camden Bar. Represented Mr.
Williams The contest will probably
end here. Sheriff Williams having
about abandoned the idea of contend.
ing Tor the nomination any further.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
India Famine Report.
Stupendous Relief Measures
S85.OOO,OOO Expended
100000 People Still
Being Fed.

Simla. Oct 19-The 'viceroy,
Lord Cu'zon. in q speech before the
council today said the famine had
effected q quarter of the population
Of India and that even now two
millions of people we're receiving re
lief. He expressed the hope, how
ever, that in a month these would
return TO their homes. His lordship
further said that half million deaths
were trsceable to the famine aud that
the loss of the crops involved the loss
CT fifty millions sterling, plus some
millions for the loss of cattle 1t
will never be known how many were
affected BY the calamity among the
bill people and wandering tribes,
while the aims distributed were un
precedented
At the end of August 854 lakhs of
rupees ($42,50O, ,0GO) had been ex
pended and the government further
expected to spend $50 lakhs $780,.
O00) up to March next Besides
this, 25s lakhs ISL 900, o,0OO) of land
taxes had been advanced to cul,iva
tore, many Iakhs of land taxes had
been remitted. 3 l 2 crores 1885, 900,
600 rupees) had been lent to the
native States, and nearly a million
sterling had been contributed by
private charity
The viceroy complimented the
relief committees, slluding to many
instances Of native chivalry and devo
tion and to English military and civil
servants dying at their posts He
ssid the cotton crop was worth 49,.
100000 pounds sterling on the
ground
Abiding to the shocking mortality
in the native States, Lord Curzon
said that, broadly speaking. no relief
system in the world could counteract
the effects Of reduced food. the cessa
ton of wages. high prices and the
breaking up Of the homes D! millions,
or prevent pes,ilence following
famine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
Hubbard Bros. g. Co.'S Cotton
Letter.

New York. Oct lS "A light frost
was reported in North Carolina and
Souih Carolina along the line of the
Coast Line Railroad, which stimulated
Liverpool after the opening. while the
nearby POSITIONS in Liverpool we're
advanced on the monthly manipulation
Oar market opened steady at 6 to !
points advsnce aud then broke SLOWLY to
points below last evening on Sou hern
selling from all other SEQ ioas Ct he
cottoo belt. O,tober was especially week
Gu Liverpool! selling out their holdioes
OF ihs position. which tbey were
expected TO receive. Heavy receipts
and this Southern sailing were more
than the local trade could digest thew
bought on the fros, dispatches With
the exception Of these frost repo,ts
crop aoccunts from oil sections shown an
improvement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
The Hampton Legion.

To the Editor Of The News and
Courier: ! was not present at the re
cent reunion OF the Confederate
Veterans at Greenwood. 3. c., and
was, until recently, away from here
Hence the delay. At that reunion
The members of tho Hampton LIE.
gion--cavary, artillery and infantry
present met and passed Iesolu
tion that a meeting of all the surviv-
ors OF the Hampton Legion, g. S A -,
be called to meet and foim them.
selves into an organization. at Colum.
bis, 8. @ st the State Fair (ensuine }
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
Chinese Peace Negotiations.
Ia Hung Chang and Prince
CHING Outline What They
are Willing to Do.

PsSis. Oct 19.-The Hsvss agency
hss received the following dispatch
from Pekin:
''Ths Diplomatic corps has receiv-
"a joint note from Ii Huog Chang
and Prince Ching. sayiug that il 10
I've 10 end the present situstion and
srsst for peace and that the princes
vho were sccompIices OF the. Boxers
vii DO handed over TO the courts TO
b jadged and punished according to
Chinese law.
''ln their quslisy of plenipotentia-
ries. Ii Hung Chsng and Prince Ching
oner TO treat for peace aud accept the
principle Of iodemni,ies for the lega.
tions destroyed The losses are to
be estimated by delegates Of the
powers
"Europesn nations can be accorded
flesh commercial advantages on the
old treaties modified but az the re
quirements OF tho powers vary. each
power must formulate its own wishes
"The plenipotentisries demand an
immediate cessation Of hostilities be
cause of their offer snd request On in
ierview with tsung ii yamen for Oc.o.
Der 18th"
Replying to the note. N. Pichon,
the French minister. said that China,
having recognized that she had vic.
lated the Law Of nations, was bound TO
accept for that very reason the re-
sponsibilities involved Consequent
w be demanded that exemplary
puoishment be inflicted upon the
principals guilty. namely, Prince
Tusn, Prince 5chwsug. Ksug Ki and
Tuog Flu nsiapg. adding that 90 long
90 their heads bad not fallen IL was
impossible to cease hosiilities
IN Pichon has been confined to
bic bed for several days with o slight
attack OF iypbus, but his condition
10 not grave
"Owing to the arrival Of Count Won
Wsldersee. Gen Verouyn. the com
msnder Of the French forces. will
prolopg bic stay in pekin until be
receives fresh orders"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24

at p. m on Wednesday of the week
of said Stale Fair. The members
present elected me chairman of the
committee and I will be in Colum-
bia. at Wright's Hotel Gin person or
by representative to advise survivors
OF the place of meeting Call at 8
p m, upon arrival at Columbia
And beg space of your paper to
publish this call and ask every county
paper to publish a copy thereof
The following constitute the com
mittee, who extend the call to meet
and organize and provide for meet
ing every year at some place
B IL league. w n. Still, S NJ
Walton, W. P Gresham, G. w
Hamilton. G E Dom, w o. Stnrkey.
Rufus Dom, IredeIl Jones, j. B
Satterfieid, w L Talbert, James
Carley, Joe Davenport. D P. Bouk
night. d ?. Sturkey p A Emanuel,
Chairman Committee
Aiken, s. G October Is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
Gen Lee Talks About
Conditions in Cuba.
There Will Be Strong Radical
Element in Coming Con-
VentlOn.

Washington, Oct 19.-Gen Fitahueh
Lee, OF Virginia, who is here 90 leave
OF absence. paid bis respects to the pres.
ldeDt today. Geo Lee will return to
Cuba at the end Of the month. He says
that the constitutional con venticn of the
Cuban pecp,e. to which delegste have
been elected. will be held Nov 5 to
establish "the free ard independent
republic of Cuba"
Gen Lee says there is liksly to be a
great deal of friction in the convention.
srd the resplt is problem atical The
foreigners-Freuch, English and Amer.
lcaps ard property holding SpaDiards-
be said, were 10 favor of some sort of
American protectorate, which would
ipsnra the protection Of life and prop.
srty, but the old soldiers Of Gomes's
army wanted to carry cut the radical
programme. They threatened 70 initiate
the proceedings 10 the conveo,ion by
the adoption of resolution demanding
the immediate withdrawal Ct the Amer.
icsn troops. Gen Lee expressed .be
opinion that the troops could DOT be
"ithdrawo until stable governmeu,
vas set up which proved capable OF
furnishing the necessary guarantees &c
10 life and property. 10 apy 6oal set.
clement. Gen Lee said, some difficult
problems would have to be adjusted.
Gen Lee said the past year 10 Cuba
bss beeu the worst, 50 far SIS yellow
lever is ooccerned, 10 bis experience.
The yellow fever had been prevalent
all over the island and he said that
some OF the facts in connection with it
seemed to completely explode the
theorics OF American medical experts
regsrdlDg the efficacy of eanitation as
a preventive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
ODONNELL & co.

proposals received yesterday through
Mr. Cocger appear to warrant further
instructions from the president and
Secretary Hay. Mr. Oongsr Was wired
today 90 outline Of tbe course be is to
pursue 10 furthersnce Of tho plans sl
ready cos, mi,ted to bis care For ob.
vious reasons tbs state department has
decided not TO make public tho text Of
these supplementary Instructions But
il may be stated that our government
docs not regard the Chinese tender 40
sufficient to meet the necessities of the
case Ii is DOT indicated 10 what res.
poet they fall sbort-.he Chioese agree.
Jog. accordiog te their note, to express
regret, admit liabilities for Indemnity
sod yield sngtbiug 10 sbs way OF treat.
les, 10 consideration OF tho withdra wa |
Of the troops sod 90 srmistice. I, is
inferred that our objection j, based on
n lack OF goarantees for the present
safety of Americsn ci,ixsos and the
legation in China, a. we'll as for the
protection Of missionary and trsde
Interests 10 the future. 1t csnnot DO
gathered that :be matter of the sufi
olency OF the punishments TO DO
ne'ed out to the Chinese offending OF.
holsls enters toto this objection
The alleged cdics setting out the
paoishmeuts allotted 10 Prince Tuap
aud bis fellow oonspira,ors is surround.
cd With doubt Mr. Copger has advis.
eel the state department that the au.
then'icity Of the edics ia called
10 question 10 Posio. but nowhere h,s
the state department been able to secure
aoy ofhoial statement ss to the
character Of the edics.
The state d'partmen, has so far made
nc answer TO the Chinese proposal and,
- already Indicated. will return tbs
probsbly through Mr. Conser
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24

Elk'on. Ky, %. 18 -ErasIus War
hald. ncgro, was lynohe d here after
Oldoight by a mob who took him from
the county Jail, where no had bee
placed for attempting to break into a
farm house when the farmers wife and
child we're the only occupants
Down in Southern Missouri preach.
er announced tbs, 10 the near future he
woulG discourse on Hell and who will
90 there " The man ha. been some .
what puzzled on receiving several leuers
iron pensioners tbreateoing oil kinds
of Vengeance il their names are
mentioned 10 the forth hpomips. sermou.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
Hester's Weekly Statement
Showing Cotton In Sight, Mill
Takings Movement and
Exports.

New Orleans. Oct l9.-Seoretary
Hester's Weekly New Orleans Cotton
Exchange statement is: TODAY shows
40 increase 10 the movement into sight
compared with the seveo DAYS ending
this date last year iD round figures OF
1900
For the l9 days of October the totals
show 40 increase o7er last year of 24O,-
600
The AZ days cf season that have
elapsed. the aggregate is ahead of 40
days of last year 1000 Toe amount
brought into sight during the past week
has been 495. 1858, against 4Ol, ,737 for
the seven Gays ending October 10, las,
year.
Ice uovemeot since September 1
shows 'eceipts at ell Uoited States ports
l 500 1913. against 1892 1868 las, wear:
TO Northern mills aud Canada log, ,24l,
agalrst l9l,761 last year. Sou,hern
mill tak'nes 2C9. sos. against 223 ,953
last year.
Foreign exports for che week have
been I6S loS, against 1919, 229 last
year.
Northern mill takires aud Canada
during toe past seven days show q de-
crease of AZ, ,4Ol. as compared With the
corresponding period last year Total
taking Of American mills, north end
south AID Canada thus far for the sea.
son bave been 1884 647, against 524 S5S
lsst year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-24
NEW INSTRUCTIONS CA.
BLED TO CONGER

Washington. Ost 10 Tho Chinese
sovsrnmce, has made . reques, Of
Secretary Hay that pego,is,ions begin
souCrrov o. Pekin lookiog to . se,tle.
usos Of The Chinese question. I, is
ss'd 81 tho state department ,hs, Mr.
.Osoesr's Instructions ore sufi cies, in
bsssdsh 20 soabls him to proceed with
osgo,iations iomorrow without further
ssdsvs ffoe toe departments
Hsusvss. - The Cbioess eosstsr