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Middletown transcript., 1901-10-19

A big lot of Youths Suits,
in different eolors, all we'll
made, Sizes from IA to 10
years. Worth $3.50, opening
sale price $3.50
UP-To-DATE DRESS PANTS
Mems AL Wool Dress Pants,
custom made. Regular price
S4,ooi opening sale price SITS
Mems Fine Rants, equal to
custom made, but difference in
price. Regular price So 90;
opening sale price. S2.25
Men S Heavy ALI Wool Pants;
every pair guaranteed. Reg.
ular price S2.75; our opening
sale price -. SITS
Mems Never Rip Pants; reg.
ular price 81 90; our price 75c
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
THE wYsOR RESOLUTION.
Judges Marshall and Campbell and Mr.. Wysor
Himself Speak For It.
(Rv the Associated Press.l

Richmond, Va, Sept. 3.-The Consti-
tutional Convention was in session less
than one hour today. Mr.. Withers, from
the committee on reduction of expenses,
presented three additional reports,
which were appropriately referred. One
was in relation to retiring or refunding
State bonds bearing 6 or 4 per cent,
or less interest, another on the subject
of criminal expenses and the other as to
the examiners of records.
The convention went into committee OF
the whole after disposing of the routine
morning business, and Judge Campbell,
of Amherst was recognized and spoke
for the Wysor resolution, which provides
for submission to the electorate as at
present constituted. Mr.. Campbell dis
cussed the matter entirely from a party
standpoint, and declared that unless the
pledge made at Norfolk was carried
out the Democratic State ticket would
be in imminent danger of defeat at the
polls this fall.
Judge Marshall of Craig, who said he
was suffering too much physical pain to
go on with his remarks, stated briefly
and in an eloquent manner that he
thought the pledges of the party at
Norfolk should be kept.
When Judge Marshall had concluded
AT 1:50 p. m. the convention adjourned.
Mr.. Wysor secured the floor and will con-
clude the debate for his resolution to-
morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 3-The great in
ternational yatching bet of 100000 be-
tween an English syndicate represented
by Walter j. Kingsley, of London, and a
group of patriotic Pittsburgers, represent
ed by William l. Muslin was finally ar
ranged this afternoon. The entire sum
was deposited in the hands of the stock
holders, Mr.. Kingsley turning over $780,
600 in British notes and Mr.. Muslin Civ
ing "a certified check for $780, 900. What
is said to be the greatest bet in history
was thus succe ssfully consummated Both
Mr.. Muslin and Mr.. Kingsley arrived in
Pitt sburg this morning, Mr.. Muslin COM
ing from Asbury Park and Mr.. Kingsley
from New York. Mr.. Muslin promptly put
Mr. Kingsley in communication with his
that the $50, 600 of British money was
awaiting their convenience. Mr.. Kingsley
on his part agreed to accept certified
check for the full amount Of the Ameri-
can side of the wager
AS the name of Darr, Moore and Brydon
had been used repeatedly without warrant
in the press of the country as the prob
able stake holder, a conference was held
in the office of that firm. The partners
went into the matter and decided that
as theirs was an investment business and
decli~o 70 hold the stakes. They die,
however, suggest the name of citizen,
prominent in financial circles and who is
known as far as London as a possible
stake holder This gentleman when ap-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04

morning. Found no horses suffering
with the disease on the island. One died
Wednesday or Thursday, but there have
been no new cases since. In all about
twenty cases have occurred in Dare
county. and of these about thirteen on
Roanoke Island. / was not able to see
case or hold a post mortem, hence
could only learn of the disease through
talking to those who had lost horses.
I talked with a number of these and am
satisfied the disease is what is frequent
ly called cerebro- spinal meningitis, but
what is probably more accurately de-
scribed as forage poisoning, the cause
being any mouldy or decaying grain or
hay. All the horses that have died on
Roanoke Island have eaten shelled corn
of rather poor quality, imported from
Elizabeth City or Hyde county 1 am
certain the disease may be checked by
feeding good sound ear corn or oats,
good hay and watering with pure water.
IF DR.. Petty has correctly described
the disease in Hyde county it is quite a
different malady from the one in Dare
county.
I'm Dare county the disease began af-
ter the mosquitoes had become much
less troublesome than they had been pre-
viously. Nearly all the horses that died
were being kept in the stable, some of
them not being allowed any grass. If
Helenium Autumale exists on the island
it certainly is rare, as l found none. If
my memory serves me right, Helenium
Autumale is the common 'sneeze weed
of the Southern States. The other spe-
cies of Helenium 1 am not acquainted
with. They are not likely to poison
horses at any time. In Dare county
there We're no local or skin LESSONS nor
did the horses suffer with fever The
temperature in one case, where the ther-
mometer was used by an M. D., showed
lower than normal, which is what we
would expect and always have in such
cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
AYCOCK AT BEAUFORT
Speaks at the Opening of St,
PauI's School.
Two Thousand People Hear Stirring Educa-
tional Address by the Governor. Skelch
of ST., Paul's School.
Especial to News and observer.)

Morehead City, N. c., Sept. S.-The town
of Beaufort is on an educational boom.
and Governor Aycck awoke our people
today more ON the subject of educa-
tion than they have been awakened for
years. He delivered the address today at
the opening of st. Paul's High School to
an audience of about two thousand people.
The speaker was introduced by Hon.
James A. Bryan, president of the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad. in most
appropriate and well-worded speech.
The Governor was in his happest vein
and made a great speech, which was
purely on educational lines. He spoke of
his pledge to the people in the last cam
paign to turn the whole power of his ad-
ministration to the education of the poor
children of the State, and he said he
came here today to redeem his pledge to
the people: His speech was eloquent,
witty and was roundly applauded through
out He spoke about thirty-five min
utes. 1t was great day for Beaufort
and for education.
Our people loved zebulon Vance as the
war governor, they love Charles B. Ay-
cock as the educational governor.
Music was furnished by the Morehead
Cornet Band, and they made excellent
music
st. Paul's High School is run under the
auspices of st. Paul's Episcopal
church of Beaufort and Rev. Thomas H.
Noe is the principal. They have an ex-
cellent corps of teachers and there are
more than two hundred pupils enrolled.
They have an excellent building. and the
school is doing a great work for Beau
fort This school was built by free will
contributions and is sustained by the
same. 1t was built under the MANAGE
ment of Mrs. N. p. Godfrey and is still
maintained under her management She
has devoted her life to this work and this
school is lasting monument TO her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
TEACHERS INSTITUTE,
Prof Claxton is Doing Excellent Work at
Goldsboro.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. c., Sept. 3.-The second
days session of the Teachers Institute
convened in the court house this morn
ing with a larger crowd than usual
Prof Claxton, of the Greensboro Nor
NAL and Industrial College, has charge of
the institute. He is assisted by Prof. E.
T. Atkinson, County Superintendent;
Prof Foust, Mrs. Nj. 0. Humphrey and
Miss Anna Lewis, of the Goldsboro graded
school.
Prof. Claxton is making profound i'm
preston among our people, and especially
the teachers. OF his work all speak in
highest terms of praise.
At II o'clock Friday morning he will
deliver an address in the Opera House to
the school committeeman as we'll as the
teachers.
Chief of Police A. B. Freeman returned
yesterday from Wilmington, where he
went on business relating to the one
hundred dollars reward offered by the
New Hanover commissioners for the ap-
prehension of a negro named John Wal
lace. Chief of Police Freeman, assisted
by Policeman B. w. Denmark, arrested
Wallace here some time ago. On account
of some dispute over who the money
should be paid to, Capt. Cults, of the
Coast Line claiming part, the matter was
not adjusted until yesterday. Officers
Freeman and Denmark received sixty
five dollars and Capt. Cults and the
trainmen the balance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
WEEK GENERALLY FAVORABLE.
Cotton an Exception. Drought and Heavy
Rains Work Injury in Some Sctlons.
{By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Sept. 3.-The Weather
Bureaus general summary of crop
conditions is as follows:
while the weather conditions of the
week ending September 2, 1901, have
been generally favorable in a majority
of districts. heavy rains Tin some places
excessively have injured crops and re-
tarded work in portions of the South
Atlantic and Gulf States, and dry, hot
weather has been unfavorable in the
Missouri and Upper Mississippi VAL
leys and on the North Pacific coast. FIX.
treme heat and drought in localities of
Oklahoma and Texas have also been
very detrimental to crops.
Late corn continues to show improve
ment, although it was injured by
drought and heat in portions of Kansas;
has suffered further decline in Missouri
and needs rain in Nebraska 1t has suf-
fered injury by floods on lowlands and in
Tennessee. Reports indicate that the
bulk of the late corn will be safe from
injury from frost by September 18th
to 10th, but that some very late fields
will require until October 1st to fully
mature the crop.
for cotton. Continued complaints of
rust and shedding are received from the
greater portion of the eastern and CEN
trail sections of the cotton belt, while
Arkansas and Oklahoma report injury
from prmature opening. In Texas the
early cotton continues to open and is
being rapidly picked, but the late crop
is greatly deteriorated and in critical
state with complaints of rust and she'd
ding. Picking, while retarded in Geor-
gia and portions of Florida, is in pro-
gress in nearly all sections and with
favorable weather will soon be general.
VERY favorable reports concerning
tobacco are received from all sections
except Maryland. where it is not curing
satisfactorily, and Virginia, where the
yield is variable. Cutting is generai
and the bulk of the crop is in shed in
Wisconsin,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
LITTLE FRUIT AND
SHEDDING BADLY
This Describes Cotton Here
and Elsewhere
AN UNFAv0RABLE WEEK
The East and Central Belt Report In
jury From Rust.
THE MONTHLY REPORT OF CONDITIONS
North Cardinals Put at 81, Six Points Below
Ten Year Average. Upland Corn in This
State improves. Late Corn Out
look Generally Improved.

The Weekly Crop Bulletin, issued yes
terday by the Weather Bureau here,
says that while on the whole the wealth
er for the week ending Monday, Sep
tember End, was an improvement on that
Of the week prior. yet it cannot be said
to be as satisfactory to the farmers as
could be desired. In the eastern portion
of the State conditions improved, but in
the western there were excessively
heavy rains. which washed lands badly
and iEj jured crops on the lowlands. More
sunshine is needed in all sections. The
temperature has averaged two degrees
daily above normal. Cotton has not
materially improved. In some places the
growth is good, but it is fruiting badly
and is shedding. In many places the
bolls are rOtting for want of sunshine.
The condition of corn has improved,
especially on uplands and on red soils.
On bottom lands the condition is not SO
good, owing to heavy rains. The fields
are very grassy. Late corn is doing we'll
except in the western portion of the
State, where it has had too much rain.
The cutting and curing of tobacco is
being pushed, the color being good.
Fodder pulling is we'll advanced, except
in the western portion, where the work
has been retarded by rain on uplnads
the work is being pushed, but on low
lands the crop is yet too green; there has
been too much rain for saving the fall
crop.
Farmers are breaking land for sowing
Wheat not threshed is being injured in
the shock. Oats are good, but not plen-
tiful; some has been damaged in the
shock. some sowing has been accom-
plisbed. Much hay has been cut, but
some sunshine is needed for the work.
Early sowed turnips are coming up to a
good stand. Field peas are doing finely.
Gardens have improved, but are very
grassy Cabbages are rotting. Potatoes
are very promising. Very little inn
provement in fruit is noted. Rice is
heading nicely.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
SWOLLEN CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Seven Homicldes to be Tried at Wilson Sup
erior Court.
(special to News and Observer.l

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilson, N. c., Sept. 3.-Superior court
is in session, Judge Timberlake presiding
with great dignity and ability The State
is zcalously represented by the new solicit
tor, Mr.. c. c. Daniels, who gives every
evidence of making capital prosecuting
officer. He is bold and aggressive, honest
and incorruptible. The criminal docket
shows seven homicides-a mighty black
record for Wilson county John Henry
Rose was arraigned on yesterday for the
killing of Thomas Farmer a short time
ago, and tomorrow he will be tried for
murder. He will be defended by Col
Worthington, while the State will be rep
resented by Solicitor Daniels.
Amos Bynum will also be tried this
week for the killing of Hagen two weeks
ago. He will he defended by j. r. UZZell
capital lawyer and most forceful
speaker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
THE PRESIDENTS OFFER.
His Offices at Peacemaker at the Service of
Venezuela and Colombia.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, Sept. st is ascer-
tanned that on August oath, during Sec
retary Hays recent visit to Washington,
a telegraph message was sent to the
ministers at Caracas and Bogota direct
ing them to inform the foreign secreta-
ries of Venezuela and Colombia of the
distress with which the President had
heard of the likelihood of a disturbance
of the relations between those two re-
publics. Adverting to the possibility of
the influence of the United States being
exerted to compose the pending ques-
tions, the ministers We're directed to
say that while the relations of this gov
ernment with both nations are equally
intimate and friendly and every oppor-
tunity is taken to show the good will we
bear them, an offer of the Presidents >
kindly offices to arrange any differences
which may exist between Colombia and
Venezuela would be ineffective without
the acquiescence of both. Nevertheless
inspired by the sentiments which are
common to all the governments of the
American Republics, the United States
would sincerely deplore breach of the
amlcable relations that at this time hap.
PLY exist between the sister nations OF
the Western world, and would especial
ly regret any action by either of them
which might menace the security of
transit across the Isthmus or the neu-
trallty of its territory and thereby con-
strain the Government of the United
states to consider its responsibilities and
functions under existing treaty engage
ments with Colombia.
The text of Mr.. Hays telegram has
not been made public. 1t is understood
that an acknowledgement of it's receipt
has been made by the Venezuelan Gov
eminent, but its purport has not been
made known, although it is said to be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04

during August amounting to Is points III
Texas, 10 in Oklahoma, s in Arkansas, Z
in Alabama, in Virginia, in Louis
lana and one point in North Carolina and
Florida. On the other hand there was an
Improvement during the month in Geor-
gia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indian
Territory and Missouri amounting to 3,
5, 8. /, and 4 points respectively. In
Mississippi there was no appreciable
change in condition.
A condition below the ten year aver
age is reported in a majority of the
States the deficiency being Is points in
Texas and Arkansas, in North Caro-
lima, in Tennessee and Virginia and one
in Alabama and Florida. In Oklahoma
the condition is ten points below the
average of five years, and in Missouri six
points below the average of the eight
years for which statistics are available.
On the other hand, the conditions in
Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and
Louisiana are a. 13, and points above
their respective ten years averages, and
in Indian Territory one point above the
average for five years.
AS compared with September 1st, 1900
conditions at the close of August were
less favorable in Texas, Arkansas and
Oklahoma to the extent of 21, and 10
points respectively, and were more fa-
vorable to the extent of 2S points in Mis-
sissippi, 20 in South Carolina, IL in
Georgia, IL in Alabama and Missouri. 1(
in Louisiana 9 in Tennessee and Vir-
ginia, 8 in North Carolina in Florida
and 4 in Indian Territory.
The averages of condition in the differ.
ent States are reported as follows:
Virginia S2, North Carolina 80, South
Carolina SO, Georgia ST. Florida rs, Ala
bama 75, Mississippi SS, Louisiana 80
Texas Sc, Arkansas 81, Tennessee 73
Missouri 75 Oklahoma 68, Indian Ter
ritory rs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
NO MOSQUITO ABOUT IT
Nor Were They Poisoned by the Grass
or Weeds They Ate.
SOUND GRAIN AND PURE WATER REMEDY
The Epidemic Has About Run its Course il
Tynell County. A Preliminary Report
From DR.. Butler Who is Now
in Dare County.

The epidemic among horses has died
out in Tyrrell county. 1t never assumed
alarming proportions there except in
one township, near the Hyde county line,
where upwards of thirty horses died.
The following preliminary report in
regard to the epidemic in Dare county
was received yesterday from DR.. But
ler the State Veterinarian:
II reached Manteo all right Saturday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
Leads all NorthCaroma Daies sim News alr1 zeulation

friendly in tone, and while charging in
vasion by Colombian forces on the Vene-
zl1elan border and referring to the sus-
pension of diplomatic intercourse which
has occurred, the way appears to be
open for explanations. Venezuela mas
not declared war against Colombia. No
acknowledgement has been received from
Bogota, but this is supposed to be due
to the reported delays in kilograms be-
tween Bogota and the coast States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
T0YED WITH DEATH
Osgood Heath Shot While
Playing With a Pistol
He Died Before Aid Could be Secured. A San
Of the President Of the Peoples
Rank
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Monroe, N. c., Sept. 3.-Osgood Heath,
son of Mr.. o. P. Heath, accidentally shot
himself this morning a few minutes after
breakfast He went to his room to pre-
pare for school, and lying down across
the bed began toying with his brothers
pistol which suddenly went off, the bullet
passing through his heart. The family
rushed in, but he died before aid could
be secured
Mr.. o. p. Heath is one of the most
prominent men of Monroe, being presi-
dent of the Peoples Bank and interested
in many public enterprises. The deceased
was about Is years old and very bright,
Industrious and moral lad. The family is
prostrated with grief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
THE ARTICLE INSPIRED
Mckinley Has Made an Offer a.
Peacemakes.
bUT IT CONTAINS A GRIM REMINDER
The Fact is Noticed That the United States
Must See That the Isthmus is Kept
Open. Caracas Heard From,
Bogota Silent
(By the Associated Press.)

Caracas Venezuela, Sept. 3.-(Via Hay
tien Cable.)-The Republica, semi Off
cial organ of the government, published
today an inspired article ending as fol-
lows:
'The hour for notes has passed and
the time for action has arrived. Dipio.
macy has laid before the world the just
reasons which it has had and has fol
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
100 Freshmen at Wake Forest.
lSnenial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and ObserVerJ
Wake Forest, n. c., Sept. 3.-The
Freshman class numbers about one hun
dred, and it is fine body of young men.
The indications point to an enrolment of
800 or more during the session.
The new furniture has been placed IN
position and Wake Forests halls and
bed-roo are all that could be desired.
The selection of a lady as matron OF the
college is highly satisfactory. Mrs. d..
S. Vann, the matron, fills the place
ideally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
Barrydale Looted by Beers.
(By the Associated Press.) J

IBy IHt ASSOCIdIbu ITtSS.J
Cape Town, Sept. 3.-A mounted force of
Beers has looted Barrydale, in the Swell
lendam district GAO miles from Cape
Town.
Scheeper's Boer command passed close
to Montague yesterday and had a slight
bru&A with the local scouts. They had
spare horses and were apparently well
equipped. A column of troops has gone
in pursuit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
Boiler Bursts and Two Men Die.

(By the Associated Press.)
Greenville, Tenn, Sept. 3.-A fatal
boiler explosion occurred at Dayton,
twelve miles north of here, today. En-
gineer Alfred Harris was instantly
killed. Charles Newberry was fatally
injured and John Hatley and John Wat
tenbarger were injured but not fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
Sold to the Houston Road.
(By the Associated Press.)

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 3.-The final
transfer of all properties owned by the
Fort Worth and New Orleans, Central
Texas and Northwestern, Austin and
Northwestern and Marble Falls branch
railways, embracing 158 miles of road.
with all appurtenances, was made here
today by the filing of deed to all the
properties in favor of the Houston and
Texas Central road. The consideration
is 1888, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
MORE MONEY READY.

asking compensation for the grievances
suffered 1t has exhausted all the
means at it's disposal for settling
threatening questions between nation
and nation. We have waited long enough
Now is the time for reprisals."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-04
THE GRATEST BET EVER MADE
The Four Hundred Thousand Dollars Staked Upon
the international Yacht Race is Placed in the
Hands of the Stake Holders.
(By the Associated Press }

preached consented to become stake
his name should be withheld from the
public as he does not care to share in
the publicity now enjoyed by those Pitts
Burgers who crossed in the Deutschland
Bank notes and checks were carefully
gone over and pronounced satisfactory
Mr.. Kingsleys credentials were examined
with the same result. The stake is to
be paid within one week after the con-
cluding race the place of meeting to be
New York. The wager is simply $l50,0
to $3.50 900 that Shamrock lifts the cup
There are no conditions as to accident
Both Mr. Muslin and Mr.. Kingsley, the
brokers for their respective syndicates
will receive handsome commissions Mr.
Kingsley is to get five per cent of the
whole amount in case the Shamrock wins
and ~ per cent of $3.50, 900 in the event OF
her losing.
MORE MONEY READY.
New York, September 81. Mont
gomery Smart, of the Produce
Exchange, received a dispatch this after
noon from J, H. Kingsley, the agent OF
the English syndicate, who placed $780,
900 on Shamrock at Pittsburg today, say
ing he was ready with another $3.50, 900 at
the same odds, or half that sum. Mr.
Smart Immediately communicated with q
Broadway broker. who arranged the form
er wager and has since put up $10 00t
against $4,000 that the Shamrock will not
lift the cup.