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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-24

STAND r

Do not neglect your Alliance now.
Do not falter during the campaign
months. Remember that everything
depends upon keeping the Order in
good trim during these months of
political excitement, so that when
the clouds have cleared away we can
go forth in search of new recruits
with undiminished forces and with
no time lost in re-Organizing the old
guard Let no member falter; let
no backward step be taken.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-24

The exact amount of commercial
fertilizer sold in this State, from the
beginning of the fiscal year to April
z, 1900, Ga little nor than three
mOnths), amounts to 1913, 714.45 tons
The amount sold for the correspond
ing time last year was 154, 345. A, an
increase this year of about 40, 900
tons
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-04-24

The AllianCeman who does not
take an Alliance paper is like a Chris
tian who has no Bible.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
TARBOR0.
REFRESHING RAINS-NEW LIGHT
PLANT-OTHER MATTERS.
Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)

J.
PLANT-OTHER MATTERS.
Especial to Virginian- Pilot.)
Tarboro, N. c.. Aug. 30-Refreshing
rains have visited this immediate sec
ton for the last few days, and crops
of all descriptions. as we'll as suffering
humanity is greatly relieved thereby:
but they have come too late TO save the
farmer. The cotton crop in cdgccombc
is practically unhurt and Il full crop is
confidently expected by most of the in
tellIGcnt ones AROUND in seNeral placeS
the best crop in years being reported.
Corn has suffered greatly. the chances
being against more than third of a
crop being made. while peanuts. espec-
tally the large ones. are almost total
failure. Indications point to- n fair
season from now on.
The new electric light plant for the
town Is now in full operation and Civ
ing great satisfaction, the lights being
of the very latest improved and giving
an absolutely steady light. With its
perfect system OF water works, sewer
age and lights, Tarboro is one of the
best equipped places in the State, and
the only thing now lacking to make it
thoroughly modern and up-to-date is
the paving of the streets, which is
being talked.
a new departure in watering the
streets is being tried by the Aldermen,
and is meeting with general approval.
In front OF each place of business, or
in as many places as they are needed,
the town, at its own expense has
places connections with the pipes and
gives free use of the water for sprink-
ling purposes, requiring only that the
merchants or other people desiring the
street sprinkled in front of their places
furnish the hose. In this way the
streets are kept thoroughly sprinkled
with very little expense to the town or
to individuals.
1t has been suggested that the Hon.
Marion Butler would do well to follow
the published intention of the Hon.
George White. and take himself to
some other locality where he may be
looked upon with more favor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
ELIZABETH CITY.
AN EDITORS oUTING-GoEs To
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
Mr.. A. II. Mitchell. former editor of
the FISHERMAN and Farmer, has re-
turned from Manteo. He went there
10 build up his wasted health. His
hopes have been largely realized. His
prolonged stay beside the booming
waters CT the mighty deep had q mag
ical effect upon him; he now looks like
q new man; freshened, rejuvenated.
strengthened. the old-time elasticity is
III his step. the old-time sparkle in his
eye. His many friends hail his i'm
proved condition with gladness and
wish Tor him long lease of robust
health.
ON PLEASURE BENT.
DR.. o. McMulien. wife and daughter
are taking an outing. They intend
visiting New York. Atlantic City, n.
j.. and other points of interest No
one needs vacation more than the
doctor. His extensive practice keeps
him toiling year in and year out. If
he expects to stand up to this constant
tax on brain and body, it is absolute
~ necessary that he take an OCCASION
al rest.
GOES TO VIRGINIA.
Rev. j. Paul Spence babe farewell
to Elizabeth City Monday morning and
board ed the train for Danviue, Va.
He goes to take charge of one of the
graded schools of that city. We part
with AIR. Spence With deep regret.
North Carolina ought to utilize his
finely cultured brain. Our youths are
sadly in need of the tutelage of just
such men. When will the dear old
State cease to be parsimonious in such
matters and awake to the demands OF
the hour.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
NEW BERN.
COLORED PEOPLES PARADE-w
r. DILL DEAD

..
r. DILL DEAD.
New Bern n. c., Aug. So.-Soupper-
nong grapes are in the market al
though not yet at their best.
1t was hoped that the recent showers
would cool off things, but it only made
1t "steamy" No immediate relief
from the heat seems to be in sight.
The colored fair parade was held
yesterday morning. 1t was led by the
Golden Link Band, of New Bern. There
were a number of baseball clubs in
line. which heightened out the process
sion considerably.
DEATH OF WILLIAM r. DILL.
The death of William r. Dill, OF
Beaufort. occurred yesterday at his
home yesterday from consumption.
Mr.. Dill was young man and we'll
known in his section.
He was the son OF w. f. Dill. OF
Beaufort. and n brother of Mrs. f. D.
Perry. and nephew of Mr.. S. l.. Dill.
of this city. The funeral will be held
at Beaufort. Relatives of the family
here left for Beaufort yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
CAPE \
CHARLES
R0U 7 c
New York;
Philadelphia
and Norfolk
Railroad.

QUICK TIME-LOw RATES.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY
NOVEMBER is. 1899.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
7:f5 a. m.-Daily. except Sunday-(Port
mouth. High street. T:25 a m.l
Arrive at Philadelphia 6:42 D.
M; New York at S:2S D. M.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
600 n m = Daily PORTSMOUTH. High
street, $50 p. mo- Arrive at
Philadelphia 6:l0 a M; New
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
800 q. IN. Daily PORTSMOUTH. High
street. s:lo) leaving Now
York Mt 300 p. M; Philadel@
phia. 11:26 p. m.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
7:s5 D. m.-Daily,. except Sunday Ports-
my. leaving New York at SOD
a. m: Philadelphia, 1920 q. m,
Close connection made with all rail- and
sound lines TO and from Boston.
Pullman Sleeping Cara on night trains
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Pullman Buffet Palace Cars on day
trains between Philadelphia and Caps
through tickets sold and baggage
checked at Wakes Agency. under AT,
Iantic Hotel, at Passenger Station at this
Wharf and on Steamers.
General Passenger and Freight Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
S R6uTg & Ohio Nv,

T0 Va, SPRINGS. SUMMER HOMES.
VILE AND THE WEST.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JULY Is, 1900
LEAVE NORFOLK.
$40 a m.-Daily to Richmond. Connects
at Richmond, except Sunday.
with Mountain Special" 10
Hinton for all Summer Homes
and Resorts Stations on c. &
Colverton and Manassas
Parlor Care from Old Point
for Va. Hot Springs, White
West Of GOrdonsville. Meals
ALA Carte
Connects at Richmond also
with st. Louis Limited. leav-
wit With ci Pullman Sleeping o9PiI9;, Cars
St Louis. Connects at Cow
ington for Va. Hot Springs
$50 p m.-Local Train, except SUNDAYS
stations on Peninsula Divi-
sion. Connects with r., b. &
p. train North.
$50 .. m.--F. F. v. daily for CINCINNATI
Louisville and the West. Pull.
H, man Sleeping Car This train
r. makes no stops between New
.i port News and Richmond ex.
cept Williamsburg
G. & o. ARRIVES AT NORFOLK.
lia0 a. m.-P Rinyno Fast Train" from
ZOO p. m.-Daily from Cincinnati. Louis
Vile. Mountain Resorts and
Richmond.
1000 p. m.-Extra trip OF c: & o. steamer
from Newport News daily.
For further information. rates, tickets.
Pullman and Parior Car reservation apply
TO c. F. BARRETT. Ticket Agent. or =
Norfolk, N Va. AZ JOHN D. '' PoTT Es,hoo.
A. G.. p. A.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
ROCKY MOUNT.
PAINFULLY INJURED = FOREST
FIRES IN EDGECOMB


Rocky Mount. N. c., Aug. ao.-A bad
accident happened to w. 3. Howerton.
of this place. while in Franklin county
few days ago. MIR. Howerton was
driving double team when they be-
came unmanageable and ran away. He
was thrown from the vehicle and in
the fall had his leg broken near the
ankle. the bone protruding through the
skin. He has since been brought home
and is now under the treatment of Dr.
Whitehead.
Forest fires are>still burning at points
in Edgecomb county, several miles be-
low this place. The very dry weather
has made it difficult to check them, al
though the rains of week ago did
much in preventing Still created dam
age.
Aiessrs. ]. L. Diggs and J. w. Mat
thews have returned from pleasant
trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia
and to Morfosk and Newport News
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
~ LYDE'S REGULAR LINE srE.,,
i ! SLIPS TO PHI. a TIcI n II = H.<A NJ

LYDE,s REGULAR LINE STEAM
~ SHIPS TO PHILADEI. Pill ~ I'd :
THE ONLY DIRECT LINE FROM 30,
FOLK TO PHiLADELPHfA wiz
Until further orders steamers are
pointed to sail from Norfolk every Nrc ap-
DAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDASN !,
p. M. and from Philadelphia evers
TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SA TTTgry
DAY Through Bills of Lading n III ~
points South and Southwest via Seaboar;,
Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line, Norfoli.
and Western Dispatch, Virginia. Tennes.
sec and Georgia Air Line, Southern Rail-
way and Norfolk and Southern RaiIroads
JAS. w. MCARRICK.
General Southern Agent. Norfolk, Va.
w. i. CLYDE & CO.,
-, Gen'l Agents. Philadelphia. Pa,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Virginia Navigation COnpalg's
SUMMER SCHEDULE.

'CTAREMONT, OLD POINT, NEW
PORT NEWS AND JAMES RIVER
LANDINGS DIRECT, BY DAYLIGHT
The elegant steamer Pocahontas leaves
Portsmouth at $50 n. m. and Clyde'9
wharf. Norfolk at a. M. every Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday, touching at Old
turning. Arrives at Richmoud about $50
D. m. connecting with all evening trains.
Fare to Richmond. $50; to Richmond
class, Sl.00.
Tickets cheaper than other routes to
Richmond. Petersburg. Wayerly. Hicks
Danvilie Division OF the Southern Rail.
way Company. and to all points via
Richmond.
Tickets for sale at ticket agencies of
Wake s. Son. II, Brandt and on board
steamer. Freight received daily SUNDAY
JAMES w. ACARRlcK. AEsnA
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Virginia Beach Division.

LEAVE NORFOLK, PARK AVENUE
Week Days-s:oo sa a mn s:is a m .,o.so a.
m. u m. $500 p. M. 400 p
m. '6:l0 p. m. $500 p. ms
sundays-s:4s q. M. 1850 a. M. 'l;l5 a.
$40 p. m. $500 p. M, 7:1o p,
M. s:15 p. m.
LEAVES VIRGINIA BEACH.
week Oays-e6:3O a. M, 1880 o. M, $3.50 a.
m. $3.50 q. m, 1885 p. m.s
'2:15 P. m. $3.50 p. M. $3.50 ps
sundays-'S:so q. nv M. ssao a. M. ie:is s" a.
m. s12l5 D. M. '2:l5 p, M
l:l6 p. M, $3.50 p. m, IS 80 o.
M. s10:3o p. m.
Express trains Mako no stopa
CuRRITucK BRANCH.
DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Norfolk--4:20 y. m.
arrive Munden Point-5:50 p. m.
Leave Munden Point--7 a, m.
Arrive Norfolk-S:S0 n M
stops ut oil intermediate stations.
Gen Freight and Pass Acct
NJ X. KING. General Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
The Steamer S. A. Mccall

Leaves the N Y. p. & NJ wharf Wit,
freight and passengers for Newport News
all James River landings and Petersburg
every M9nday; Mean ne gay ana Friday at
lower than any other line.
First-class tickets between Norfolk ana
Petersburg sl.00. First-clasS round trim
10 Petersburg and return sl.75. Second
class tickets straight. So cents; round
]. z, DEFY Agent
r. b. COOKE, Gen'l Agent
j, w, PHILLIPS, Owner.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
N NV Norfolk
ssszzzzunmn Schedule In Eject
MAY q. 1863.

LEAVE NORFOLK DAILY.
$40 a. m.-For Richmond, WASHINGTON.
Lynchburg and the West. Pull.
man Buffet Parior Cars. Nor.
folk and Roanoke. after juno
II.
9:o5 q. m.-"ocean Shore Limited" for
Richmond and WashingtoI,
Stops Suffolk. Waverly. Peters.
burg.
$3.50 p. m.-Riehmond Limited for Rich.
m mon q an a,t Washington. Stops
Petersburg.
1880 D. m.-For Petersburg. Lynchbure.
the West and Southwest To-
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily $40 n. m
ll:zo a. m. SIS p m. and lo:46 D. M. A''
Tickets and all information az staten
and 10 CRANKY street.
w. B. BEvILL.
General Passenger Agent
w. E. HAzLEWOOD. C. p. A.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
NEW JAMES RIVER LINE.

The handsome steamer Dumont leaves
NESDAY and FRIDAY. at A. NJ. for
Richmond. Va. touching at Newport
News and james River Landings TO
avoid early rising frst-class staterooms
can be secured tho evening before First
class meals served on board. Fare TO
Richmond. Si.0o straight; $3.50 round trip.
auls.im y General Manager. /,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
heTCh0DI5 ENI19I'S TRANSPORTATION CO
Direct RourR.

oTF<G RoO z.
FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE
For Observation-Disclosures. Wednesdays r.,
days and Saturdays at 500 D. IN.
FOR PROVIDENCE.
at 6 co p. m.
FAKES TO BOSTON AND PRov1-
DENCE.
First-class. including meals and
stateroom berth ..........s 11 on
Storage. including meals and bunk ~
Perishable freight sent via Proyidenco
forwarded by early train to Boston and
at tho same rate as by direct steamers to
Boston.
For further Information apply to
r. II. WRIGHT, Agent. Norfolk, Va
a: d. STEBBINS, Asst Traffic Mgr.
w. p. TURNER. Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. c WHITNEY. Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore Nd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

that ]. w. Atwater will be renomi-
mated practically without opposition
for Congress from this district. Ed
ward w. Pou, who was his principal
opponent. to-day announced his with
drawai as q candidate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Norfolk & Southern R. R. Co.
SCHEDULE IN DFrEcr ,lAY

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NAY 20. 1SL
MAIL AND EMPRESS LEAVES NOR.
fEOLk DAILY (excepp Sunday 10 y m.
TOT Belhayen and all stations. Connects
AZ Edenton for Plymouth, GAINESVILLE, WI.
e Shmst0n and and windseE For LANDINGS o.
and SATURDAY, and for Scuppernona
river river MONDAY. WEDNESDAY nnd FRI
DAY. Connects at Belhnven with Old Do
m WniS steamers FOR Makieyviile and
.,E EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
p E0Sh ant at : sa9 P, m. TUESDAY. THURS
TSffs at Elizabeth City with s!eamsr
H "a. nor Tor Roanoke Island. Oriental ana
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK
e, MAIL AND EXPRESS DAILY (exeepa
TUESDDa Ss 4;zs ?. m and at u q; m
RAJ Ma1 PassengeE station. Norfolk ana
str es.ern Depot Freight station on Wates
=, Steamers leave Norsolk, water s.roee
d. and sATURDAy tor Elizabeth c :i
Ne >Dlsmal Swamp Canal. and Q n m,
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAd
Canal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
HEREFORD.
PLANT ENLARGED-NEw PLAN
ING MILL-PERSONAL

ING MILL-PERSONAL
Especial TO Virginian- Pilot)
Hertford N. c.. Aug. 3o-McNulian
Bros. have recently made several
marked improvements on their car
rage plant. Among them was the en-
larSing of their blacksmith and WOOD
working establishment. Their main
building has had several improvements
to it. including the extending of the
front of the building.
Fleetwood e Jackson's new planning
mill is nearly completed. The ma
chinery has been placed in position
and will soon provide employment for
scores of workmen. Before the ma
chinery WAS put in the building re-
sembled an immense pavilion.
Mr.. w. G. Cox has returned from a
trip North.
Miss Sophia Capehart is the guest of
Miss Bessie Riddck
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

MGS TO sail from Norfolk daily.
FseSs4SS.Ms except Sunday. at 1880 p. m.
FROM NEW YoRK-pa,.
" ly. except Sunday. at3.0o D. M
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS UN.
SURPASSED.
Fare. including meals and state
Round trip uimi,c6 10 thirty daysj Il %
For tickets and reservation OF state
rooms. apply nt ticket office. No 1879 Main
SHIPS s 6a Point s seS e. ThH u
day about 1000 q. m.
n TINS schsdnle q steamers Hampton
mSeH oeraeo oIee* and Virginia p Asso"
sailing daily. except Sunday. from Com
pi FoR 4 ohp po SHS!S.k $50 and ,,,s
ana WS, ieo; g. ana s:S ?; ms cay is sns
IF Fob T. GP.AhM.proN.-At uas a. M. 80,
and sos e p mn M Bay nns Mha4 yo' II 10
N Ee sfs s is 3 s. NEWS AND SMITH.
poTssnoutb. a:is p. j. mn: S sS Lino p @ha m
FOR War WARE AND EAST RIVERS
i1 F6R wAf NoK IF a. R II. Monday,
FUR sn3E si R XII sRsy n' TS Ss
nnuIsuay anu Saturoay. Al $50 q. m. ;
Portsmouth $40 a m; Bay Line. 700
FOR Rack, poouosIM AND YORK
RIVER LANDINGS AND CRAB NECK
6:l5 a. m; Portsmouth. ESQ q. M; Bay
Line. $40 a. m. Returning following day.
FOLK.-At 300 p. m; Portsmouth. $40
p M, connecting ut Suffolk with g. and
Freight for Ware, East. North. severn
Back. Poquosin. York and Nansemond
River Landings must be prepaid
All schedules subject ~ change without
notice.
Freight for Washington and New Bern
N. C, received at and delivered from N.
and s. Railroad depot
Freight received daily. except Sunday.
until 500 p. IN.
II. B. CRowELL,
General Agent.
H. B. WALKER. Tra;ao Manager. -
New York. N. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Old Dominion Steamship Co'sLine

!; :; ; ::
EtS eenger ships are appointed
NG.SM TO sail from Norfolk daily.
iESSSSS.sSs except Sunday. at 7:so p. m.
" ly. except Sunday. at3.Oo D. M
PASSENGER Accommodation I'm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Norfolk I V0ShI1g|0l Steamboat Go

Tho new and powerful iron palace
steamers NEWPORT NEWS, WASH
1NGTON and NORFOLK. Will leave
DAILY as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

TO VA. SPRINGS. SUMMER HOMES.
RICHMOND. CINCINNATI. LOUIS
WILLIE AND THE WEST.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JULY Is, 1900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-27
ExoNERATEs THE OFFICERS.
Courts Finding Upon the Loss OF
Cruiser Charleston.

Washington, March 26-Tn accordance
with the naval regulations, Admiral Wat
son convened court of inquiry at Manila
to fix the responsibility for the loss of
the cruiser Charleston.
The report of that court was made pub
lie to-day at the navy department, and
is complete vindication of the officers
and men of the Charleston from all of the
aspersions that have been passed upon
them. including one TO the effect that they
were intoxicated when the ship struck.
The finding and opinion of the court
is as follows:
THE evidence adduced shows most con-
clusively that every precauton required
by United States regulations upon ships
approaching land was taken by Capt.
George w Pigman TO insure the safety
of the vessel under his command against
accident. Proper lookouts were station
ed leadmen with leads were in both
chains and were kept in constant use, the
Sir William Thomson lead was used and
ready and the patent log carefully stand
ardized.s That a vigilant lookout was
kept by the officer of the deck is shown
by the fact of his Discerning the chow
mediately reported to the Cap
tain and the course of the
ship changed at once to go clear. The
Captain and navigator were constantly
upon the bridge. The chart supplied by
the bureau of navigation showed clear
water where the vessel struck, and the
sailing directions also gave no informa-
tion of any dangers to navigation in this
immediate locality.
The court is of the opinion:
THAT, in accordance with the evidence
adduced, the Captain and officers of the
United States steamship late Charleston,
are eXonerated from all blame or respon-
sibility, and that no further action should
be taken in the matter of the wreck of
that vessel"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-27
WHY ROBERTS DOES NOT MOVE.
Preparing the Route before starting
for Pretoria.

London, March 26.-The continued alb
sence of aggressive movement on the part
of the British is best explained in a dis
patch from Bloemfonteln dated Sunday,
March 25, and published in the second
edition Of the Times to-day. 1t says:
The conditions existing In the occupied
territory render imperative the somewhat
prolonged halt at Bloemfontein. 1t is ne
cessary that the effect of tine proclama-
ton should have time to make itself felt.
1t is declared that danger Of annoyance
TO the line of communication may be APP
pretended unless the territory behind the
advancing forces is rendered absolutely
secure. The accuracy of this view Is
proved by the fact of the enemy's break
ing up into isolated groups, such as that
which attacked the Guards officers FRI
day.
The adjustment OF financial and munic-
ipal matters in the Free State is now
chiefly occupying the attention of the
Governor and his legal and financial ad-
vfsers. The military regime Is being con-
Quoted with great smoothness, but recent
Investigations show that caution must be
exercised in dealing with persons appar-
emily loyal"
This summary from headquarters is
probably an accurate explanation of the
frequent appearance and disappearance OF
Beers and insurgents, upon which the re-
ports are so conflicting and which so puz-
zle the British military critics.
Gen. Methuen appears to be awaiting
transportation, and with Col Plumers s
forces on half rations there now seems lit
tie likelihood of the immediate relief of
Mafeking, though neither from this quar-
ter nor from Lord Roberts or Gen. Butler
is there any direct news to-day.
The government buildings at Cape Town
narrowly escaped destruction by fire last
night. The state papers, after being
much damaged were removed
A Lorenzo MARQUEE special says the
Transvaal authorities are evidently re-
cruiting actively, as large numbers of
French, Dutch and Belgian volunteers
are constantly passing through that place
to join the Boer forces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-27
CASHIERS HEAVY SHORTAGE.
Loss of S145,OOO Caused Rutland
Bank to Shut Up.


Rutland, Vt. March 26-The Merchants
National Bank of Rutland closed it's doors
to-day and the cashier, Charles w. Mus
sey is under arrest. charged with the
misappropriation of the funds of the
bank. He had left the state and was ar
rested at Albany, N. Y. 1t is announced
his shortage amounts to S145OOO.
The bank, formerly one of the strongest
institutions in the state, is tonight on the
verge of ruin unless its stock holders come
to its assistance and help the remaining
assets to pay off the 1851 coo due its de-
positors.
Mussey confessed his guilt to the entire
board of directors, having come back from
Albany at the solicitation of a local detec-
tive, who traced him when he failed TO
appear before his employers late Saturday
afternoon. He remained in close detention
in the bank all day, practically under ar
rest in a civil suit brought by the bank
for $4,000, but tonight the United States
authorities, after an examination into the
banks affairs, formally arrested him on
a charge of embezzlement and lodged him
in the county Jail 1t is understood that
the United States Court has placed his
bail at 100000
Coincident with Mussey's confession
came the closing of the musical store OF
H. A. Mcclure, Jr., the business of which,
according to the confession of the cashier,
has been supported wholly, or in part,
by the funds of the bank Mussey's pecu-
lations began six years ago and were skill
fully covered up.