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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

the A. and NJ. College and held aftes-
noon and night sessions. DR.. A. A
Marshall, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, opened the meeting with prayer.
The board appropriated 81 900 to the
North Carolina Farmers State Associa-
ton for the organization Of that order
in all the counties of the State. DR.. r
H. Speight, of Wrendale, is the president
and Mr.. t. B. Parker the secretary OF
the association, which was organized here
Fair week for the protection of the farm
ers and their interests. Mr.. Parker ap-
peared before the boad and asked for
the appropriation. He said it would take
such sum to organize the farmers in
the county and make the association a
strong one, such as is needed
Col. John S. Cunningham favored an
appropriation of $4,000, but Mr.. Dough-
fridge made the motion for $1,000 and
it was accepted. Messrs. Coffield, Dunn,
Parker, Doughtridge and Cannon spoke
in favor of the appropriation. COL Cum
bingham said in his remarks:
1.-THE $4,000 collected by the depart
ment is paid by the farmers. The fer
tilizer companies add on the tonnage
tax to the prices of guano, and as they
have to advance the money in the be-
ginning, it is more than probable that
more is added than the tax.
"The farmers pay this money and they
are least able to pay it, since thousands
dollars are spent in expositions and
for various things. | heard leading
gentleman say he had investigated this
matter and he had found that this tax
is added to the price of fertilizers and
that the farmers have to pay it."
The motion prevailed unanimously and
the money is to be expended under the
direction of the Commissioner of Agri-
cultuture
DR.. Winston appeared before the
board and talked fir half an hur about
replacing the Watauga hall and another
building as WELL
On motion of Mr.. McRae, the motions
made in the future that carry appropria-
lions must go to the finance committee
and be reported back to the board before
action is taken.
The board then heard the reports OF
Commissioner Patterson and Entomolo-
gist Sherman.
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THOUGHT. TO BE MISSING GIRL.
Man Who AccompaniedsHer Disappears With
Her: Before Action ls.Taken.
Especial to the News and Observer.)


Wilson, N. c., Dec. 3.-It is now sup
posed here that Miss Ella Cropsey and
her abductor spent last night in Wilson
A man came to Wilson yesterday after
noon with lady and stopped at Mrs.
Wards boarding house. In a short
while this man was in the lookup for
drunkenness. He was kept there all
night, being released about ten O'Clock
this morning.
Pictures of the missing girl were seen
in Wilson this morning which led to
what is now believed to be an identifi-
cation of the missing girl Messages
were EXCHANGED with the authorities in
Elizabeth City and it was decided to
hold the pair for further investigation,
but it was soon discovered that they
had left town about eleven o'clock this
morning on private conveyance.
Searching parties have just left Will
son and early developments are expect
ed. It. is believed by some that the
parties have not gone far from Wilson.
Several of the town authorities as we'll
as private citizens are in the searching
party.
A telephone message to the News and
Observer last night stated that the
couple left Wilson for Goldsboro and
that they announced their intention of
coming to Raleigh. The man gave his
name as Mackie Durham and said that
the young woman, who did not appear
to be over IL years Of age,was his wife.
The girl appeared to have burden on
her mind and was very uncommunica-
tive The resemblance between the girl
and the pictures of Miss Cropsy are
said to be most striking. The telephone
message stated that there was much ex-
element in Wilson over the incident.
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Mental Science Officers Elected.
(By the Associated Press

Wy thS aSoOCdlCu IlCoo.J
Seabreeze, Fla, Dec. 3.-At the National
Mental Science Convention today the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President Helen Wilmans Post, of Flor
ida, reelected; First Vice President Eu-
gene Delmar, of New York; Second Vice
President, Prof. Knox, of Washington
State; Secretary, w. B. Moyle, of Penn
sylvania Treasurer, Mrs. William s.
Moyle, of Pennsylvania; Central Execu-
tive Board, c. c. Post, Herbert George,
DR.. j. w. Germany. w. II. Bennington,
Gusten Jungren, and S. A. Rhodes.
The next convention will begin on
Thanksgiving day 1902, in Kansas City,
Mo. BY resolution the name of the branch
organizations was changed from TEN
ples' to "Centers."
The case against the Posts and c. F.
Burgman, the retiring secretary, will be
called in the Federal court in Jacksonville
Thursday, the charge being conspiracy to
defraud by use of the mails.
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WANTED-GOOD,

WANTED-GOOD, II E A L 7 II Y
white woman with plenty milk to
nurse and assist in caring for. twin
boys eight and half months Old Will
pay $4,000 per month and board. Ad-
dress ]. d. Bardin, Wilson, N. G.
11-2S Ct. tues thurs. sun.
11-2S Ct
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The Supreme Court.

Cases were argued yesterday as .ol.
lows:
Bearden VS.. Fullam, by Craig for plain
tiff; Bourne by brief, for defendant
Benedict VS.. Jones 1.-TWO cascs) BY
Martin and F. H. Busbee for plaintiff
Craig for defendant.
Wilson VS.. Rankin, by Craig for plain
tiff; Sondley and Martin for defendant.
Appeals from the Sixteenth district
will be called next Tuesday.
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Raleigh Commandery No. 4 Z. T.

Regular Conclave of Raleigh Com
mandery, No. 4, K T., will be held this
Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Elec-
ton of officers All Sir Knights cordially
invited. Please attend promptly.
w. e. FAISON, e. c..
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HOLD YOUR COTTON.

The Governments cotton report is
generally regarded as clear indication
that the price of cotton will ge up. Else
where in today's paper appears an adj
vertisement from the Peoples Storage
and Mercantile Company, Offering to
store sotton and make cash advances
upon it. They solicit correspondence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

MANAGER WANTED IN EVERY LARGE
county to appoint agents for the Fa-
nous Game O5Skill'' nickel slot ma
chine for drinks or cigars; lawful
everywhere; takes place of all forbid
den slot machines. Rented or sold on
easy payments. Secure territory quick.
Palmer Billiard Table Works, Chicago,
Ills.
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GET OUR PRICES ON BILLIARD AND
Pool Tables before buying elsewhere;
are guaranteed for twenty years, and
are made by new vulcanizing process.
Old tables fitted with our cushions are
as good as new. satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. See our ad-
vertisement Of Manager Wanted" for
lawful slot machines. Palmer Billiard
Table Works, Chicago Ill.
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The Hotel Meadows Closed

The Hotel Meadows is closed. This
hotel which was run as the Carrollton
under several arrangements, seems to
have a hoodo. Mr. j. S. Meadows, the
proprietor, will move to Dunn, where he
Will engage in the hotel business.
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$25. 90 PER MONTH TO LADIES FOR
half an aour writing each day. Can
get work at once; prompt pay. Send
self addressed stamped envelope for
particulars Ieck Box B., Whitakora,
North Carolina.
1916 thur & sun
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WANTED-TO RENT HOTEL IN
good town of from three to five thous-
and inhabitants; several years exper-
fence in hotel business. Address j.,
care News and Observer. 1w.
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ERSONAL-LAMEDAD DIAMONDS HAVE
the fire, beauty and brilliancy Of GEM
inc diamonds; beautiful effects: mex
pensive; guaranteed. Send for de-
scription list. Columbia Jewelry Co..
Indianapolis, Ind.
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Mr.. James Jordan, Mr.. W. p. Rose IJr.
r. Q. Rivers and Mr.. John Pugh left last
night for Kinston to be present at the
Installation of the lodge of Elks in that
place today. X
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

SAVINGS CAN EARN A
minimum of u per cent. per annum,
payable quarterly; guaranteed from
loss particulars on application. Adj
dress Investment Department, &C.
Broadway, New York.
11-2S Tues, Thurs. & Sun. ct.
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WANTED-POSITIO AS HOTEL
Clerk; can furnish references as to
character and ability as hotel man.
Address T.. care News and Observer.
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WANTED-A MAN WELL QUAIL
fled to fill position as Shipping Clerk
for large cotton mill. Address OK"
care News and Observer.
1923 2wks.
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SPRINGS
MINERAL

JACKSON SPRINGS MINERAL
Water cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
Rheumatism and all diseases of kid
neys and Bladder. If it does not, your
money back. For particulars, call on
Henry T. Hicks Company, Local
agents, Raleigh. N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

WANTED-LADIES TO DO WRITING
at home. Salary twenty dollars. Send
stamped addressed envelope to Miss
Evelyn Nisbet, Waxhaw, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

WANTED-I W'SH TO BUY ONE SHARE
of News ana Observer stock. G. Q.
Mcdonald, Raleigh, N. c.
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Quality is what makes price. II Bur-
nett's Vanilla Extract was no better than
other extracts its price would be the
same. Once tried always used.
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TYPEWRITERS OVERHAULED OR
repaired by Specialist over Southern
Book Exchange. 1w.
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FOR SALE-FARM NEAR WAUGH
ans, N. c., 701 acres, large dwelling
five hundred acres well timbered with
pine. A bargain. Apply Box CT, Lit
Teton, N. G..
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WANTED-TO RENT TWO OR THREE
rooms for light housekeeping Apply
at Darnell & Thomas store.
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YOUNG MEN FOR RAILWAY MAIL
Clerks. Interstate CORES. Inst,
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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One Gent a Word,

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
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IT YOU WANT THE BEST TO BE HAD
in PRACTICAL business education, attend
Kings Business College, Raleigh, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

When clock is wound UP it goes; when
business is wound up it stops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

REMEMBER THE FREE FRUIT
Cake at BretSch's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-18
ADMIRAL EVANS AT OMAHA.
He Makes Some Remarks REGARDING
the Schley Inquiry

Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans passed
through Omaha yesterday on his way to
the Samoan Islands. where he goes to in
vestigate charges against naval officers.
The admiral refused to discuss the merits
OF the Schley investigation, but gave the
Following to local paper:
What Is your opinion of the Schley in
yestigation?" he was asked
Wen. l might have a private opinion
on that matter, but I do not care to ex-
press 1t publicly at present." replied the
admiral.
VIII Schley be exonerated?"
He has never been condemned in the
eyes OF the public. so far as my observation
goes" he replied. Just what the outcome
OF the trial will be I cannot say. 1t is
highly gratifying to the public. however,
to know that Admiral Dewey is on that
board of investigation"
Admiral Evans said he was not In po-
sition to say more. but added: st will say
tnls, however, that the battle ship Texas
Is not receiving the notice and considara-
ton It deserves in that investigation That
the Texas played a very important and
telling part In the sinking of Cervera's fleet
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IN HONOR OF HEROES.
Monument Dedication
Plan Complete.

Revolutionary Monument Dedication
Plan Complete.
The Baltimore Sun of today says: AT
meeting of the entertainment committee Of
the Maryland Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution held last night at
headquarters, All North Charles street. the
plans and program for the unwilling Of the
monument on Mount Royal plaza were an
nounced
The exercises will begin promptly at
in the afternoon next Saturday and at
their closing the shaft will have been for
mally presented to the city.
Eight hundred invitations have already
been sent out, while thousands of other
persons will doubtless be present. Among
those who have been especially invite. are
the governor and his staff, all the city Off
Gals ali the state officials in the city ard
and many representatives of out-of-town
societies. Besides, all the school children
are expected to turn out, the occasion be-
ing one promotve of patriotism.
The monument will probably be received
behalf of the city by President Henry
Williams, of the second branch city cGun-
ell, as Mayor Hayes, announced yesterday
that he had important engagement for
that day, which he had previously over
looked.
The full program is as follows:
Invocation-Rev, DR.. Henry Branch,
chaplain.
History of the monument-By Alfred D.
Bernard, historian.
Singing-'M Maryland, My Maryland" by
the assembly.
dwelling of the monument and presen-
tation to the society by the monument COM
mittee.
Music. firing salute of thirteen guns and
presentation of a laurel wreath by the Ma
ryiand Line chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Acceptance of the monument by Mr.
Edwin Warfied, president and presenta-
ton to the city.
Acceptance of the monument on behalf
of the city.
Singing-''America."
Address by Mr.. Walter Seth Logan.
Address by Mrs. Mcdonald Mclean, re-
gent Of New York chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution.
Benediction and conclusion with singing
of Ting Star Sp&ngled Banner"
Thus far the MOntauk Club of Brooklyn
and the Pittsburg. Washington and New
York societies of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton have accepted the invitations sent to
them and will be represented by delega-
tiOns.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company of Boston was also invited, but
has declined.
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The Re., Pre.crip,lon for M.,arl.

Chills and Fever IL q bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. Il 10 simply iron and quinins
10 tasteless FORM No enre-no pay. Price, Soc
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THE SHORT SKIRT.
Reaction I'm England Against Dust
Raising Garment.

Raising UarmeBt.
From the London News.
Is there going to be a reaction at last
against the long skirt trailing on the
ground? The English were the first, good
many years ago now. to protest. to give
effect to their protests. and indeed, to
change the fashion. But the change did not
last long. Short skirts produced pretty
boots, and We heard a great deal about
common sense. But common sense and la
dies dress do not always combine. Paris
restored the trailing dress. and English la
dies abandoned common sense, not for the
first Time In favor of the Paris mode.
The Parssians. indeed, knew what they
were about. As a rule they have not pretty
feet, but they have a peculiarly graceful
way OF catching up their dress from be-
hind, and IT. Is an art which our country
women have never mastered. English
ladies inelegantly clutch at and bunch
their pettieoats, while the French well-con-
sidered grip just lifts the rim of the long
dress from the ground and gives a pretty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-18
disposition to its folds.

disposition to it's folds. Now, however
comes the change. and 1t comes not from
England. but from America. In Switzer-
land this year many ladies are wearing
short. indeed. very short, skirts. OF course
for ascents. even for small climbs the
gain is considerable. When you are trust
ing to your alpenstock you have not time
to think much of the rim of your petit
coats And you don't. But perhaps that is
not all. For, though American girls con-
stitute very fair proportion of Swiss tour
lists, still they mostly keep in the valleys.
where they are seen to great advantage,
and rarely do much in the Alpine peaks.
But the Americans are a practical people,
and short skirts are obviously the sensible
thing to wear.
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choked with smQfee he could hardly make
dor al Il

choked with SMOKE he, could hardly make
himself understo6dI' b
Taking the witness for cross-examinati ton
Mr.. Hanna asked:
Have you anything in your knowledge
relating to any conversation win thu COM
modore. or anything efse?"
Il can only say ahissfr was the reply, "un-
less you ask me specific questions. that do
not know anything to the commodorc's dis
credit. 1 think the Brooklyn kept the Co
Ion from getting away"
Was the Oregon there?"
Yes; I made her out. She kept her no.
sition until about the end of the run"
DR.. Fitzsimmons, in speaking of the voy-
age to Santiago, said that the weather WIS
rough, and that, the commodore had tho ;ght
OF sending the Eagle away, but had hesi-
tated.
This statement caused the. court to ask
the witness If he knew the cause of tho ht ST.
tation. and he replied that. he had heard
the commodore talking about It. He SEEM
ed to think the Eagles speed was lacking.
He said he wanted to keep the sduadron
intact If he could but the Eagle kept the
feet back"
DIR. Fitzsimmons was then excused and
the court adjourned for the day. :.
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ought to know
Admiral Evans will sail from San Fran
cisco on the first steamer for Samoa.
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WHEN CERVERA CAME OUT
TESTIMONY OF ENSIGN MARBLE AND
DIR. FITZsIMMONS.
Their story of the Battle of July B
Formers Account of What
SiEsbee Told Schley.

Ensign Ralph n. Marble, a cadet on the
Brooklyn during the war with Spain, and
Medical Director Paul Fitzsimmons, chief
surgeon of the flying squadron, with mead
quarters on the Brooklyn, were on the stand
before the court of inquiry Yesterday at
ternoon after The Stars report was closed.
Ensign Marble said that during the vuy-
age to Santiago the was rough for
the smaller boats. On the day of che
battle off Santiago he had had charge of
some of the after five-inch guns. His clos
est range was LOO yards. The orderlies
had passed the range of 900 yards to him,
but he had not used that range.
Later in the engagement the range had
been 2, 400 to 2,5C0 yards. which while fir
ing the Viscaya had been extended to
$500 or $500 yards. He said that just be-
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From the Maine Farmer.


The rapid strides which English is max
ing as a world language Will soon render
the invention of any artificial language like
the late lamented volapuk quite ufneces-
sary. French has been for years the on
cial language OF diplomacy. but the Japa-
nese government has lately declared In Ia
vor OF English, and will In future make all
its communications with foreign powers in
that language. The French suspect a po-
litical significance in this move. but the
Japanese are simply consulting their own
convenience and that OF their correspond
ents.
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Colon, he said. had followed the course of
the shore in her westward flight, and the
witness thought that before the Viscaya
gave up she had attempted to shield her
sister ship.
DIR. Fitzsimmons, in reply TO q question
from Mr.. Rayner,- said that ne had not
seen Commodore Schley during the engage
ment, but that he had met him about so
o'clock. soon after it's close. Asked by
Mr.. Rayner what the commodore's appear-
ance was at that time. the witness replied:
He was hardly able to talk and COM
planned of an irritation Of his throat from
the effects of the smoke. ETc appeared to
be exultant over the victory. He was SO
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between one ard two points abaft the beam.
The distance at that time was about 5000
yards as | remember
Ensign Marble was then excused and
Medical Director Paul FitZsimmons who
was chief surgeon of the flying squadron,
was called.
Medical Director Fitzsimmons' Ac-
count.
DIR. Fitzsimmons gave an account of the
battle of July 3, from his standpoint He
had observed the engagement from the gun
deck of the Brooklyn. He said that when
the first of the Spanish ships came out Of
the harbor at Santiago it appeared to stand
still. and he had been able to see the eli
tire vessel. He then saw no moro of the
Spanish ships until the Brooklyn had COM
peted her turn. when all the enemys yes
sells became visible. He had then looked
back and had been able to see only one of
the American ships
Il remember that incident very distinct
ly,' said Dr. FitZsimmons. because it
seemed to me that We were fighting all
the Spanish ships alone He had, he said
heard the range given several times, and
the lowest was 800 yards. while .le high
est figure he heard was $500 yards. The
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fore going ashore the Viscaya starboarded
her helm and headed for the Brooklyn.
then ported her helm and went ashore.
Mr.. Marble related a conversation he had
heard between Capt. Sigsbee and Comm9-
dore Schley when the latter came aboard
the Brooklyn May 2G off Santiago. The
commodore had asked the captain the wit
ness said. Have we got them?' To this
inquiry Capt. Sigsbee replied: No: they
are not here l have been here for about
week. They could not have been here
unless knew it,
On cross-eXamination the witness lid he
had satisfied himself of the date Of the
conversation by referring to the BrookIyn's
log. He was not more than seven or eight
feet from the two officers at the time, and
he thought he had given their exact words
The court asked the following questions
of Ensign Marble
Did any Spanish ships show a DISPOSE
ton to ram the Brooklyn at the beginning
of the engagement of July 80?
Yes, sir One of the ships did not turn
as soon as the others had headed to the
westward
Did you see the Texas at any time while
the Brooklyn was turning to starboard?"
No, sir, too much smoke"
How did the Viscaya bear from the
Brooklyn when she, the Viscaya, starboard-
ed her helm and then ported her helm and
what was the Viscaya's distance from the
Brooklyn at that timer
The Viscaya when she first starboartlsd
her helm bore about half a point forward
of the starboarii BEAM When she had turn
ed and was heading for the shore she bore