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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
COTTONIGROwERs T0.MEET.
Call For Meeting Here Fair Week Issued BY
EE2sa President Graham.

The North Carolina Cotton Growers
Association will meet here Wednesday
night % Fair Week
The following call for the meeting has
been received here:
There will be a meeting of the North
Carolina Cotton Growers Protective AS
ISOLATION, in Raleigh, Wednesday, October
%, 1901. at 1880 p. m. in the hall of the
Agricultural building. This meeting is to
complete the organization in this State,
and to join the Interstate Association.
A full attendance is desired as business
of Importance is to be transacted at this
meeting. l wish to call attention to the
fact, that this association is growing in
the South, and hopes soon to be in shape
to accomplish good results. Every good
citizen interested in cotton growing
should take an interest in this associa-
ton.
The rate on all railroads is very low,
and gives an opportunity to see our great
State Fair.
w. A. GRAHAM, President.
JNO. p. ALLISON, Secretary.
State papers please copy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
ATTACKING A WILL.
A Negro Testator Left Bulk of His Property to
White People
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Suffolk, Va, Oct 16.-Because Dempsey
Hare, the richest and most eccentric coll
ored man in this section, left the bulk OF
his property to white folks and cut off
his only daughter, Ira Ann White, with
$40, she is attacking the will in a suit
called in Nansemond Circuit court today
and set for trial next Monday
Old man Hare. nearly white negro,
owned many farms in Virginia and North
Carolina. He was free before the war
and began the accumulation of a COM
potency early in life The residuary
legatees are States Attorney E. E. Hol-
land and DR.. John G. Holland
The testator got mad with his daugh-
ter when she declined to wed the man of
his choice, a bright mulatto, and married
negro of dark complexion. During the
trial the sanity of the deceased and also
the question of undue influence may
arise, Five lawyers have been engaged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
PROF. sLEDD's POEMS.
A New volumeIin Press Prof Kesler Lectures
on Slime Moulds
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Obseryer)
Wake Forest, n. c., October 16.-A
second volume of poems by the distin-
guished Professor of English in Wake
Forest is passing through the press of
Boston publisher. It will bear the
title The Watchers of the Hearth"
Those who ought to know say that it
Will widen Prof. Sledds reputation as a
poet. His numerous friends will SYM
pathiZe with him in the serious illness
of his eldest little daughter.
Prof. j. l.. Kesler, of the Woman's
Woman's College in Raleigh. gave last
night lecture before the Wake Forest
Scientific Society on Slime Moulds. He
told the story of how he came to study
them and reported his observations dur
ing his vacation in the North Carolina
mountains. He found within radius
of few hundred yards in two months
forty nine species, about one-fourth of
the total number of known species. AS
to the question whether these Iowly or
ganisms are animals or plants, he pre-
ferred the attitude of nature-they
might be animal they might be plant,
they might be neither. Passing to de-
scription, he sketched the structural
differences of the chief groups with the
help of large number of specimens and
series of blackboard and pen and ink
drawings. In Prof. Keslers hands these
unique and beautiful organisms were
invested with a vivid human interest
and brought one face to face with the
deeper mysteries of life The lecture
was agloW with poetic feeling and the
genuine reverence Of science.
Prof. Douglas Watson accompanied
Prof. Kesler.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The 22nd Annual Meeting to be Held Here
Next Thursday

The twenty-second annual meeting of
the State Horticultural Society will be
held in the auditorium of the Agricul-
tural Department, Raleigh, N. c., at 8
p. M, on Tuesday, October "a, 1901.
A good program will be presented, and
the meeting promises to be very prof
liable one. Members are especially in
vlted to bring with them samples of
frult for display and discussion. During
the year the membership has been very
materially increased.
everyone who is interested in fruit
growing, Or other lines of horticulture,
is invited to attend this meeting as it
takes place during the week of the State
Fair. A large attendance is expected
Mr.. Franklin Sherman, Jr., is the secre
tary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
MARTIN STAPLES ON TRIAL.
Charged With the Murder of Boss Snow in
surrv County.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c., Oct 16.-Martn
Staples, the revenue officer, was put on
trial for his life in the Federal Court to-
day, charged with the murder of Boss
Snow, in Surry county last December.
One witness swore positively that he saw
Staples shoot Snow while the latter
stood in his distillery door. Deputy Col
lector Kaufman, who accompanied
Staples on the raid testified that he
fired the shot that ended Shows life.
Another witness for the prosecution tes-
titled that he had heard Kaufman say
Staples killed Snow in self-defense. The
case will probably be concluded tomor-
row.
r. w. Haywood, editor of the Sampson
Democrat, purchased the Greensboro
Telegram at receivers sale today for
$1,575.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
WHITE MAN TURNED YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ A. Hogart, of Lexington,
Ky, when they saw he was turning yell
low. His skin slowly changed color, also
his eyes, and he suffered terribly. His
malady was Yellow Jaundice He was
treated by the best doctors, but without
benefit. Then he was advised to try
Electric Bitters, the wonderful Stomach
ard Liver remedy. and he writes: 'Af-
ter taking two bottles l was wholly cur
ed" A trial proves its matchless merit
for all Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles. Only Csc Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
MRS. T. N. HILL LAID TO REST.
A Large Procession of sorrowing Friends Fol-
lows the Body to the Grove.
Ispeeial 10 News and ObserverD


Weldon, n. c.. Oct. 16.-The remains of
Mrs. Thomas N. Hill reached here from
Clifton Springs, New York, at 10 o'clock
today, and the funeral services took
place soon thereafter at Grace Episcopal
church. The church was crowded and
many were unable to get seats. People
were here from various sections and the
procession out to Cedarwood cemetery
where the body was laid to rest, was one
of the largest seen here in years. Rev.
j. T. Chambers, rector of the church.
very feelingly conducted the services and
the greatest sorrow was manifested by
all.
Truly a noble woman has passed away
but her faithful Christian life gives a
blessed assurance of sure reward in a
land where all is peace and joy and
love.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A strictly temperate and pious young
man, who is full graduate in banking,
commercial law, penmanship, CONNER
cial correspondence and bookkeeping,
desires position with a reliable firm
or corporation. Seven years practical
experience, five years with present en-
ployers to whom references will be
given. Reason for changing is location
address Il. E. r." care News and OBJ
server.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
Blind Toms" Mother From Halifax

Especial to News and Observer
Henderson, N. c., Oct. 16.-It may be
Of interest to the people of the State to
know that Charity Wiggans, the mother
of the musical prodigy Blind Tom" was
brought up in Halifax county, this State.
She was slave and belonged to the
Wiggans family Of that county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17
WHAT'S YOUR FACE WORTH?

Sometimes a fortune, but never. IL you
have a sallow complexion, jaundlced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
sllin-all signs of Liver Trouble. But
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give Clear
Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion.
Only 25 cents at all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

depot and putting in '.Y' which will
enable them to reverse their trains at
this point. Both improvements have been
much needed.-Lumberton Robesonian.
There was a meeting of all the division
superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line
at Hamlet yesterday, which was attended
by General Superintendent Maher, of the
system. Mr.. Maher went from here with
superintendent Turner and Hix.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price SOC.
t. 70. e. d.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

Many sal more but none sell better
pianos, at cl user prices than John d.
Wright, Greensboro. N, G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

Grippe Knockers cure any cold, or any
case of La Grippe in 10 hours. Csc. at
your druggist
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

A. the request of the Wilmington
Chan Der of Commerce the Atlantic Coast
Line has put new train on the Will
rington, Columbia and Augusta railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

A force of hands is at work laying
the track of the Carolina Northern rail-
road up to the Seaboard Air Line freight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MA
LARA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-17

The Carolina Northern Railroad has
just purchased two splendid passenger
coaches and a baggage car for use on
their line. They will add greatly to the
comfort of the passengers on that road
Lumberton Robesonian.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
Mckinley
Gaining.

Buffalo, Sept. II. The condi-
tion ct the president continued
favorable throughout the day,
and nothing occurred to shake
the faith Of the attending physi-
clans that he will recover.
The danger from two sources
is practically over to-day.
The holes in the stomach prop
er, caused by the perforation OF
the bullet, are now considered
healed and the doctors point to
the fact that the beef juice fed
to the patient lastnight was read
lily digested, as proof Of this.
CA full account Of the attempt
ed assassination will be found on
the inside pages Of this issue.)
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
Eleventh at
State f air.

Beltrami county's exhibit at
the state fair last week did much
towards placing our county
among the agricultural counties
of the state. The exhibit brought
forth much praise from the press
and spectators and was a source
of great surprise to people in
remote parts Of the state And
what is most unexpected, Bel
trami scored 1,119 points and
won the eleventh place in the
county sweepstakes, according
to the markings of Prot. Atkin-
son Of the Iowa Agricultural Col
lege Of Ames. Only three north
ern counties secured a place, as
they were 50 far away that they
could not keep their yegetables
daily replenished, as is claimed
of the nearer counties. Aitken
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12

secured 1,265 points and eighth
place, and st. Louis county had
4 ,O98 points and twelfth place. In
this contesta point" has a mar
ket value of ST cents, SO Bel
trami's share Of prize money will
be less than S100.
Here are a few comments by
the city press st Paul Globe:
G. Z. Smith, incharge ofthe Bel
trami county exhibit, claims the
best sample of wheat on the
grounds and he is not far from
right. This exhibits one Of the
most interesting Of the year.
Many people who imagine that
Beltrami is off the earth, are sur
prised to- see how tropic itreally
is, as evidenced by the variety OF
its products and their fine con
dition.
Minneapolis Journal: "Bei-
trami county will lead them all
after awhile, 4 says Q. Z. Smith,
better known as Farmer Smith.
"See that buckWheat over there?
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
That New
Town.

r. Streets new town at
the junction Of the Walker log
ging railroad with the Great Nor
thern, halfway between Solway
and Shevlin, promises to become
more than an accidental dream.
It turns out that. the Great Nor
thern has contracted to take the
road off Mr.. Walkers hands, and
that the line will be built stan
dard guage. A ~" is to be put
in at the iunction,a a sidetrack and
a station, thus insuring a perma-
nent state Of traffic arrange
ments. The line itself is to be
extended to Park Rapids, and
probably to Warroad also, giving
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12

Well, it is nearly seven feet tall.
That Alsike clover is Al feet and
that three-foot alfalfa is the sec
ond crop. That red clover is also
three feet, and it cuts two ton to
the acre. Red clover never win
ter kills with US. Then, we have
the best potatoes in the state, not
the big kind, but the best to eat.
This kind Of oats runs 80 bushels
to the acre and is five feet tall on
the ground Oh, we are a county
all right. Reltrami county ex-
hibit carries about the same line
of vegetables as the others, in
=cluding some mammoth snake
cucumbers, which do not belle
their name.
Pioneer Press. The features
of the Beltrami exhibit are the
exceptionally fine showing of
grasses and vegetables, notably
potatoes and onions which are of
the very finest quality and of un-
usual size for a dry season. Po-
tatoes are shown in more than
twenty varieties and are the only
ones shown entirely free from eff
fects Of the drought. The grass
es and forage plants are excel
ent. The Beltrami exhibit car
ries the palm for big buckWheat,
showing a sheaf seven feet and
six inches high.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
Many Men
Needed.

The present autumn is and the
coming winter will be the best
time labor has ever seen in Bel
trami county. More men will
be employed and better wages
will prevail than ever before. It:
is safe to say that there is work
is sight for 5000 men within a
radius Of SO miles of Bemid il
The logging and railroad con-
tractors are becoming alarmed
over the situation which has been
an embarrassing one all summer.
The Minnesota & international
has several times had to practi-
cally cease construction work,
and has not had an average Of 100
men at work since, the advent of
harvest time in Dakota. Z. B.
Walker is about to commence the
l 1 & = s=a
construction of a standard -guage
railroad for logging purposes,
from a point about halfway be-
tween Solway and Shevlin to a
point Ia miles south, in the neigh
borhood Of Lake Itasca, where
| he has about 200, 900, 900 feet of
pine to get out. His contractors
are now getting in their work
camps on the line and will prob
ably be crying for laborers with
| in the next ten days.
The Great Northern is interest
ed in this line, as it will form a
| link in future connection for
them with their Pelican Rapids
and Park Rapids lines, and a pos
sible connecting extension with
| the Canadian Northern at War
road.
It is estimated that tributary
to Bemidji over 40o,ooo,oo0 feet
of logs will be cut this winter,
necessitating an army OF many
thousand men and teams. Be
midi will continue to be the hir:.
ing place for all these men and it
| is expected that the rush here
will be big one within the next
thirty days.
Outside of logging, there will
be a big demand for railroad ties
this winter, and that will become
an important industry in this vi
cinity. Walker & Akeley. are al
ready advertising for tie-makers.
We cannot say just what will
be the extent Of the work on the
M. & I. Ry. this fall and winter,
but it has been decided to push
the work as far as Bridgieif con-
tractors and men can be secured.
Henry Bradon, Harris, N. c., says:
ssI took medicine 20 years for asthma,
but one bottle Of One Minute Cough
Cure did me more good than any
thing else during that time. Best
cough eiIre. - F. A. Mavo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12

George w. Lane, PeWamo. Mich,
writes: "Your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the best remedy for indigestion and
stomach trouble that I ever used. For
years / suffered from dyspepsia, at
times compelling me to stay in bed
and causing me untold agony. ] am
completely cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. In recommending it to friends
who suffer from indigestion ] always
offer to pay for it if 1t fails. Thus
far I have never paid" f. 4 Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12

8 I Z +. s 4 T i ~
Roseau county it's much desired
st. Paul line and northern Bel
.trami direct communication with
Bemidji. At least. this is the
WayMr. Street has it sized up.
Mr.. Street has already let a
contract for clearing up 40 acres
Eof his proposed town. and Is
making overtures to Shevlin and
Solway people to get onto his
bandwagon. Two other new
towns are talked Of on the new
line, one in Moose and one in
Bear Creek town.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
MINNESOTA.

SETTING ready schools the foremost
VE thought parents There is much to do
many things buy before they are ready to make
respectable will reduce the trouble
expense annual outlay to the minimum We can TT the
boy garments OF hrstcass
fabric and find great articles for
girls wardrobe ready and large OF piece
goods to choose While buying
Clothing forget school supplies We always give large values
for the money in school supplies.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12
CLOTH ng.

Wemake speciality of the Clothing Busi
ness. devote an entire room to the Clothing
and furnishing Goods branch of our store, but
other departments. we are enabled to under
sell all competitors. Fal Suits and Overcoats
now in stock.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-09-12

Henry Bradon, Harris, n. c., says:
81 took medicine 20 years for asthma,
but one bottle Of One Minute Cough
Cure did me more good than any
thing else during that time. Best
cough cure.'; F. a. Mayo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26
NUMBER $50
The Universal Kick,

Everybody Is complaining at the lnv.
price of wheat And what troubles th.
farmers and business men most is that
th'N see no prospect for a rise, rx,cu, IA,
AN appeal To the gcucrnsit, Of tn. min
ing combine which seems to bnv. an
ahs"lut" corner on the wheat crn, nf
the valley. The Chicago and seaboord
prices d" not justify 10 cent wheat here
neat commands u better prirr in III.
great markets of the world than il did
one year ago and yet in the San Luis
valley II is 10 or IL cents below v,I,,, IL
was then. Farmers cannot understand
why this is unless there is an absoIut.
corner ON 1t by the milcrs combine. At
Denver aud north where there is railroad
competition prices are much better thar
here, while flour sells for less.
In" fact that no outside huver dare
come into this valley To- buy wheat with
out first taking oil his hat to the NUliinp
combine and saving please. seems TO
confirm the belief that wheat growers
are al the mercy nf one concern. II il
natural Tor railroads t" favor large ship.
p"r~. but of lat" the Standard Oh and
Millcr's combine are able to dictate, tn
the railroads.
II the milling company made profit
on" year ago paving ~ cents it ought to
he making hlg money now. The time
was when the ranchmcu could sell ms
whca, at Canon City. Wals"nburg. La
Ncta and Durango. but not 20 now:
thcr" is practically but one buyer and
no others need apply
We have asked several of the large
ranchmcn why they are holding their
wheat, and their answer Is. Il don't
know, but hopc for better prices
The fact that wheat drops in price
year hy year has induced many ranch.
men I" give up seeding wheat and many
will Try it only one year more.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26
EDWARD PROCLAIMED
KING OF ENGLAND
SWears Allegiance to the Church and the
State as Edward VII.
The Proclamation:

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God to call
to His mercy our late sovereign lady, Queen Vic
toria, of blessed and glorious memory. by whose
dcceasc the imperial crown of the United Kingdom
OF Great Britain and Ireland is solely and rightfulv
come to the high and mighty Prince Albert Ed
ward, we, therefore, the lords spiritual and tenn
poral of this realm. being here assisted with those
OF her late majesty privy council, with members
OF other principal gentlemen of quality, the lord
mayor, aldermen and citizens of London do now
hereby with one voice. consent of tongue and heart
to publish and proclaim that the high and mighty
Prince Albert Edward is now, by the death of our
late sovereign of happy memory become our only
lawful and rghtfu licgc lord. Edward NlI by the
grace OF God king of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland. defender of the faith
Emperor of India to whom we acknowledge all
faith and constant obedience with all hearty and
humble affection bcsccching God. by whom all
kings and queens do reign to bless the royal Prince
Edward VII with long and happy years to reign
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

Don't look Mt the pictures of
disease in medicine advertisements;
don't read about sickness and
death during times Of prevailing
epidemics; don't think about sick
ness and death, but hold your
selves positive" against his.ase
and think of health.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

The bill 10 rc-c-lnbli.h capital
punishment cam" mp IN the house
"Wednesday and was warmly de-
hated on both side. No final
action waE taken. After the
Stubb- of capital punishment hill
u disposed of, the house will prob
ably take np the lInllinecr anti.
trust bill. No. :. This - mo.lcI,-i
after The Texas antitrust hill and
y. the one most favored by tho
house.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

Representative Chisholm received q
telegram from home Tuesday evening
saying tina, hs little child was Yer, -irl,
with pneumonia and hc hastencd home
from Denver "Wednesday morning To
learn that the child had died NJ IL
o'clock tn. night before. The child Was
nbpu, eight months old aud had never
been health, and consciuenil, unable
to withstand III. prevailing fever
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

The first consignment of iclc-
phone poles. numbering IOo. has
arrived. There are 900 more To
follow. As soon a- received con
-iruciion work will begin and the
Inc finished through, town and on
10 la Jnnr m ten or fifteen days
thereafter. -.Alamosa journal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

The coal strike in the northern
part of the state which threatened
10 extend la all the mines IN Colo.
RADIO j. NJ n -iand-till awaiting the
rcsul, Of ihe Legislative invcsiign.
ton which j. now beng held. II,
i, the purpose of the committee 10
make III" investigation thorough
and give the coal miner. and The
mine owners n chance Ia h" heard
fully.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

Immediately after =. Z, Amblcr. of
Mont" Vista, VA. ,spund over 10 the dis.
lr,c, cour, of Rio Grand. county. IN the
sum of r;yh. ON ,h. charge oi forgery. he
wa- appointed u, the fusion legislature
10 n lurfatiy" i-,-iiion. ~. knows how
to lualif. IN order Ia hold u position
under the present stat. government.
Crrcdr Miner
just ~hn, position Mf Ambl.r has
~, the grace oi the fusion legislature
III" miner say.,h not POLITICAL. Am
bier has ,s.cn republican ward sine"
hr ts-t lsatod In Mont" Vista, i.a.,
fall he suplortcd III. full republican
ticket. with the exception of orman.
and the fact TINT orman faA 10 l-hind
his ticket In Rio GrapJe count, does
MT cntitkr Amber Ia an, confederation
BY ths fusloa legislature.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-01-26

Professor w u. Mncl.ar-n died sud
d"nl, NJ Hunters hotel, this city. Wed.
n.-da, morning. Deceased had hr.n Al,
Alnm"-n several w".rs ,us,fuc,ing IA.
W"-imAn band aud rnm- here Mnndn,
with ''"a ~ :" organizing the Wood
man band y, this place. TUESDAY be-
~a- taken with vomiting and rup,ur.,l
n bh.si vessel In the brain which caused
his death. \ delegation ~ waaimrr
dr"," !" Mont" Vista "Wednesday and
teak III" remains back Ia .\lano-H t,r
t"mIoraf. burial Dts. Orr aud Pack
ard held All au,oi~y at uni-r,ak.r
W""i'- place. The WI. aud fnmil, ii
the drccasrd live al Eureka. California