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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Hester's Cotton Statement
CBy the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, Sept. 5.-Secretary Hes
ter's statement of the worlds visible
supply of cotton issued today shows the
total visible to be 1903, ,497 bales against
1,293,3 ,354 bales last week and 1,467, ,495
last year. Of this the total of American
cotton is 800, ,497 bales against 797,954
bales last week and S87, ,494 bales last
year, and of all other kinds, including
Egypt, Brazil, India, etc. 509000 bales
against 100000 bales last week and $780,
900 bales last year
OF the worlds visible supply of cot
ton there is now afloat and held in Great
Britain and Continental Europe 100000
bales, against 714O00 bales last year; in
Egypt 1000 bales against 100000 bales
last year; in India $4,000 bales against
1885,, 900 bales last year and in the United
States 277 900 bales against 362, 900 bales
last year.
Secretary Hester's statement issued
today shows the amount brought into
sight for the first five days of September
to be 196,534 bales against 65, 45S bales
last year and 64,821 bales year before
last. Receipts at all United States
ports since September 1st, have been 90,-
14S bales against 3S,796 bales last year;
overland across the Mississippi, Ohio and
T'otomac Rivers. Northern mills and
Canada, 66S bales against 1,425 bales
last year; interior stocks in excess of
those held at the closeao of the commercial
year ,53S bales against decrease OF
3,4S3 bales last year and Southern mill
takings $4,000 bales, against rs, 700 bales
last year.
Foreign exports for the five days have
been $3.50 bales against 25,77S bales.
The total takings of American mills,
North and South, and Canada. thus far
for the season have been 50,739 bales,
against 1929 bales last year
Since the close of the commercial
year stocks at American ports and the
twenty-nine leading interior centers in
creased 50, ,245 bales against an increase
for the same period last season OF 44l
bales, and are now 81, 809 bales less than
at this date last year.
Including amounts left over at ports
and interior town from the last crop and
the number of bales brought into sight
thus far for the new crop the supply to
date is 351 ,42S bales, against 425,125 bales
for the same period last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
THE AGE OF THE POPULATION.
IT'S Increase From Decade to Decade Shown
By Census Report
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Sept. 4.-The Census Bu-
reau today issued a statement showing
the increasing age of the population
from decade to decade. The statement
gives the results of computing the me-
dian instead of the average age. The
median is such an age that half the
population is under it and half is over
it,
The median age. of the total popula-
tion in 1900 was 22.S as compared with
21.9 in 1890. The median age of the white
population in the last census year was
23.4 and the colored. including negroes
Indians and Mongolians were 1871 while
in 1890 the white population was 224
and the colored 1873.
The report shows there was an increase
in the median age of the white population
during each decade of 1910 to 1896
amounting in the 80 years to IA years or
an average amount of about fve-sixths
of a year in decade. The mediam age
of the colored population increased after
$780, but with less regularity. The me
dian age of the colored population in
creases in the three years in seventy
year period from 1880 to 1900. or only
NbOuI nail do ldoJ dS IudJ DI l0C WHITE.
But during the last twenty years of the
century the Increases for the two groups
has been substantially the same, 10
years for the colored and 81 years for
the white. The statement concludes as
follows:
"Many complex influences have CO.
operated in producing as q resultant this
steady change in the age composition Of
the population. There may be mentioned,
the rapid progress of medical and sani-
tary science which has tended to in
crease the average length of life. the
decrease in the relative number of chill
dren born, which as made in the earlier
age periods less preponderant numerically
in the total population, and the influx
especially since 1910 of great numbers of
adult immigrants, increasing the num-
Der in the older age periods. The diff
ference between the white and colorod
populations is doubtless due TO the fact
that these influences have wrought more
powerful upon the white race than upon
the colored."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
AN IMPORTANT SUIT
Trustees Confederate Me-
mortal Association Meet
To Outline Defense in the Suit of General
Underwood for Seventeen Thousand
Dollars.
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte, n. c., Sept. 5.--The board
of trustees of the Confederate Memoir.
ial Association held very important
meeting in this city today. Those pres
ent were Gen. Clement A. Evans, of
Georgia; Robert White, of West Fir-
gina; George D. Johnson, of Alabama;
3. H. league, of South Carolina; Thos.
S. Kenan, of North Carolina; j. Is.
Briggs, of Kentucky; G. Taylor Ellyson,
of Virginia, and ]. NJ Hickey, of Wash
ington.
The meeting of the board was for the
purpose Of outlining defense that will
be made against the suit of General Jno.
c. Underwood, superintendent and Sc
retary of the Association, who has
brought an action to recover the sum of
$17, 900 alleged by him to be due for COM
mission and salary. In this claim he
includes commission on the hundred
thousand dollar donation of the late
Charles Broadway Rouss toward the
construction of the battle abbey upon
the condition that similar sum should
be raised by the association.
In connection with the Rouss offer the
board asserts that it was made before
General Underwood became secretary,
and that the association is in no sense
indebted to General Underwood for the
subscription made by Mr. Rouss. The
board has employed Col. Robt. White of
Wheeling, as general counsel for the as
soeiation, and will contest the claim in
order to protect the interest of the asso-
citation AS the matter is a question OF
law the board declines to give out for
publication what will be its line of de-
fense.
In an interview with your correspond
ent this evening, ]. Taylor Ellyson,
member of the board, said it would be
doubtless gratifying to the friends OF
the association to know that not dollar
of the money given for the permanent
fund has been used, and that all the
funds for the construction of the bat
tie abbey and it's endowment have been
sacredly preserved, and that there is to
the credit of Hon. George L. Christian
at Richmond, treasurer of the associa-
ton, more than one hundred thousand
dollars. ..-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
BY McCREA's STRONG HAND.
Commerce is Protected During the Struggle in
the Haytien Republic,
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Sept. 5.-The Macy De-
partment has received from Commander
McCrea, of the Machias, mail report
under date of Cape Haytien August
10th, setting out in detail the steps
taken by that officer to prevent inter-
ference with the worlds commerce as
result of the bitter insurrectionary
struggle now in progress in Haytien wa
ters. Commander McCrea, from the ma
ture of the case, obliged to act without
opportunity to consult the Navy or the
State Department, but it is stated that
his vigorous and effective measures are
thoroughly approved 1t appears from
the commanders report that he took un-
der his charge the commerce of nearly
all the European countries in addition TO
thsS of his own. His attitude toward
Admiral Killick, the insurgent command
er, as revealed in the report, is signifi-
cant as indicating the adoption of a
stronger policy than has been heretofore
in the treatment of South and Central
American revolutions, which injuriously
affect the commerce of the world.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Conference With Boer Generals.
lBy the Associated Presg.l

By the Associated Press.)
London, Sept. 5.-The conference be-
tween the Boer generals, Botha, De Wet
and De La Rey, and Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain, was held today at Downing
street. The generals were escorted to
the Colonial office by an official Of that
department of the government and drove
there in an open carriage. They re-
ccived a hearty welcome from the con-
siderable crowds assembled at either end
of the route.
JJst prior to the generals departure
from their hotel, Abraham Fischer, the
Beer delegate, had a conference with
them.
Lord Kitchener and Lord Onslow Under
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
participated in the conference, which
lasted two hours.
The faces of the generals as they drove
back TO their hotel gave no hint as to
whether they had derived satisfaction
or otherwise rom the conference.
Mr.. Chamberlain has authorized the
announcement that the proceedings will
be. published later in a blue book.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
IN LEXINGTON TODAY.
Junior order Flag Raising Will Make The
Day a Memorable One
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Lexington, n. c., Sept. 5.-Tomorrow is
TO be a gala day when the exercises for
the flag raising over the Lexington
Graded School take place. These begin
at three O'Clock.
The order of exercises is as follows:
Procession will form at Hedrick's Hall
at o'clock. Chaplain and orators in
carriages.
Many beautiful floats.
Members of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
When formed will march down Main to
Sixth street to Seminary building.
Opening exercises by chaplain.
Presentation of Bible by Rev. J. c..
Leonard. Presentation. of flag by Hon.
Zeb V. Walser.
Educational addresses by J. Y. Joyner,
State Superintendent, and Governor c.
B. Aycock.
Raising flag by Juniors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
CBv tba Associated Press.)

Charlotte, n. c., Sept. Sept. 5.--At
a meeting of the board of trustees Of the
Confederate Memorial Association held
here today, the office of Superintendent
and Secretary, held by John c. Under
wood. was declared vacant, General
Clement A. Evans, of Georgia, President
of the Association, presided. The meet
ing was held to consider the suit of Mr..
Underwood against the Confederate Me-
mortal Association for more than $17 600
which he claims due him on salaries and
commissions including a commission ON
the subscription of 100000 mada by the
late Charles Broadway Rouss. The
trustees reaffirmed their hitherto 2X-
pressed opinion that such claim is
preposterous A resolution was adopted
declaring the office vacant General
Robert White, Of West Virginia, was
chosen to represent the association in
combating Underwood's claim. After
the meeting the members of the board
called in a body on Mrs. Stonewail
Jackson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Investigating the Mercer.
(By tho Associated Pross.) }

Louisville, KY, Sept. 5.-The investiga-
ton of the alleged merger of the South
ern and the Louisville and Nashville
Railways. which was begun the first of
this week by the Kentucky Railroad
Commission, was continued today and
President Milton II. Smith, of the
Louisville and Nashville, was called upon
to give his testimony. He occupied the
entire morning session and a greater
portion of the afternoon but the menl-
hers of the commission refused to give
out any statement regarding the evil
dence.
Atllla Cox, president of the Louisville.
Henderson and st. Louis Railroad and
director of the Louisville and Nash
Vile, also was summoned before the
commission this afternoon
State Attorney General Pratt was pres
ent at the sessions and assisted in ques-
tioning the witnesses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
SIXTY MILLS READY
A Report That This Number
Are Pledged to Enter
a Merger.
(By the Associated Press. ,

Huntsville, Ala, Sept 5.--A report is
current here that sixty Southern cotton
mills have been pledged by their con-
trolling interests to enter a merger. The
prime movers in the organization are
said to be Eastern capitalists who have
been in Huntsville for several days pro-
posing to underwrite the amalgamation.
Sixty mills, according to report, have ac-
cepted the plans of the merger and two
have refused to enter into the agree
ment.
The plan of the reported merger, it is
understood, provides only for the selling
of the mill products through a common
agency, each mill in the organization to
be operated Independently.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Loads Carolina Daily Papers and GrouIam

the Government force engaged, was cap
tured by the revolutionists and a portion
of the government artillery fell into the
hands of the Artibonite forces.
After the defeat of his troops General
Nord returned to Cape Haytien with his
staff. The General hadan interview yes
terday with the French Ministe", M.
Desperz, on the subject of the threaten
ing attitude assumed by certain classes
of the inhabitants against foreigners.
The troops of the provisional govern
ment are demoraliZed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Creseous Fails to Beat Himself.
lBv the Associated Press J

Columbus, Ohia, Sept. 4.-The cham
rion trotter Cresceus failed in an attempt
to lower his record of 2:02H today, trot-
ting the mile in 2:04 fiat. The weather
was chilly and a strong wind from the
northwest seriously interfered. with his
speed in the second and third quarters.
The horse reached the half in 100M, but
the effort against the breeze was too
much for him and he lost at least two
seconds, in the third quarter. He was
paced by two runners and rider on a
motor cycle followed his sulky The
time by quarters. 29A, 1;O5A. 1.39A
2:0i. six thousand people watched the
performance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Roosevelt Goes to Washington,
(By the Associated Press.)

New York Sept 5-The President left
Jersey City at ia p. m. for Washing
ton. Chief of Police Murphy, of Jersey
City and forty uniformed men. besides a
score of detectives, were on duty at the
ferry house and railroad station, and a
careful guard was kent over the Presi-
dent until his train departed.
Before boarding the train Mr.. Roose-
velt shook hands with the station mas
ter. In response to the latter's inquiries
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
STHEF0RTS
The Last Feature in the
Mimic War Now at
An End.
lBv the Associated Press.l J

Newport, r. l., Sept 5.-Admiral Hig-
ginson's fleet of battleships ran the forts
defending Newport harbor at 10 o'clock
and now lies at anchor off the Torpedo
Station, and the mimic war is practical
ly at an end. The secondary fleet of
smaller vessels followed about half an
hour later, after the fight was over.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Dispatch From King Edward.
(By the Associated Press

Oyster Bay, l.. l., Sept. 5.-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt and Kermit left Oyster
Bay for Jersey City this morning on the
Sylph Mrs. Roosevelt and Kermit were
bound for New York. President Roose-
welt has received from King Edward of
England the following message:
London, September 5th.
''To the President of the United States:
THE news of the accident caused me
the deepest concern. earnestly trust
to receive further assurance that it has
not resulted in serious consequences to
(Signed) edward. r. and T"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Negro Murderer Hanged.
CBy the Associated Press

Birmingham, Ala. Sept. 5.-Taylor
Charleston, col0red was hanged here to-
day at noon for the murder of another
negro. Charleston made fervent prayer
upon the gallows and said he had nothing
against any living man. His neck was
broken. twenty-five negro residents of
birmingham were permitted to witness
the execution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Professor Virchow Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin. Sept Professor Rudolf Vir-
chow. the pathologist, died here at 2
O'Clock this afternoon.
The evening papers here print glowing
eulogies of the deceased professor, class
ing him as the worlds greatest medical
and scientific reformer, and saying that
no other man had so deeply Influenced
modern medicine, and that no other had
such a worldwide reputation and so
many followers in all lands. The papers
also praise his humanitarian activity in
improving the Berlin hospitals and sanl-
tary institutions. and Liberal organs ex-
toll his political activity and answering
liberalism.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Strikers Going Back to Work.
(By the Associated Press J

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. 5.-The news
that the strike in the Pocahontas re-
gion has been declared off, is having big
effect in the Kanawha and New River
fields. Information that there will be
no ''black list will go a long way to-
ward weakening the strike here.
Adjutant General Baker reported to
Governor White this morning from Elk
horn that the strike is over there and
all collieries are employing all the old
men who apply for work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
The Mines Are Still Blazing.
(By the Associated Press.)

Bramwel w Va, Sept 5.-The fire of
West Pocahontas mines continues but the
three connecting mines on the West Vir-
ginia side are not seriously damaged and
will be operated when the strikers re-
sumo work next Monday. The entrance
from the Virginia side, however, is still
the scene of active work in the endeavor
TO subdue the con6agration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
The Government Forces Defeated
(By the Associated Press.)

Cape Haytien, Hayti, Sept 5.-The
troops of General Alexis Nord war min
ister OF the Provisional Government
were defeated yesterday and the day be-
fore near Limbe. The opposing forces
are said to have lost heavily General
Esmangard, who actually commanded
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Eastern League.

(By the Associated Press)
Buffalo, 8; Toronto. 5.
Jersey City, 4; Worcester, 3.
Second game): Jersey City, IL; Wor.
cester. 5.
Providence, 20; Newark, 6.
Rochester, 4; Montreal, 3.
(Second Game): Rochester, 9; Mon
treal. 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Tazewell Postofice Robbed,
(By the Associated Press.l }

Tazewell, Tenn, Sept. 5.-The safe in
the Tazewell postoffice was blown open
last night and four hundred dollars worth
of stamps taken About S100 in money
was also stolen. There is no clue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
American League.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
At Detroit RH E
Detroit =. :. 100000 0-1 SIS
Baltimore =. 20 L 6 0 2 3-15 IA 2
At Chicago r H f
Chicago. =. 34O31O Ox-11 13 ?
Washington 30 0 / 0 0 l o. s C
Tt st. Louis RHE E
St Louis :. ...S1020O15 @-12 Is
Boston :. -. % 100000 o. 3 II 4
At Cleveland RHE E
Cleveland :. O4310O 80 16 2
Phila. =. =. ...3 0 OOO04 0 o. 10 4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06

Agram. Hungary, Sept. 4.-The procla-
nation of martial law here yesterday af-
ternoon has resulted in the restoration
of order. The police have replaced the
military in patrolling the streets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06

the President said he was feeling quite
WE'LL Secretary Cortelyou said he was
feeling fairly we'll and had about recov-
cred from the effects of Wednesdays
accident.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
To Address the Grand Army.
(Bv the Associated Press

IBy the Associated Press.)
Washington, Sept 4-President Roose-
welt has accepted an invitation to review
the parade of veterans to occur during the
forthcoming encampment of the G. A. r.
on Wednesday, October s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06

The Cross Bearers Circle of the King S
Daughters has been reorganized by Mrs.
F. a. Olds. The officers are: Leader.
Mrs. n. G. Whitfield; Vice-Leader, Mrs.
G. A. Strickland; Treasurer. Miss Nan
ME spcllman, Secretary, Mrs j. j. Ber-
nard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-06
Southern League.
(By the Associated Press.)

NDy tIIU tAooUOIttLtU I Ito6sJ
Atlanta 8. New Orleans T.
(Second Game. ATLANTA 9, New Or
leans 0.
Birmingham 7, Shreveport 2.
Chattanooga 8, Memphis 2.
Nashville 6, Little Rock 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-17
|. 0. G. 7.
SESSIONS
ANNUAL CONVENTION WORK
PROGRESSING WITH GREAT
succgss-cAsLEoRAm FROM
GEO. coTTERtLl

During yesterday afternoons con
ventlon session Of the Gaod Tenn
plafe a easleFram vas received from
supreme Counselor George y. Cpt-
term. now attending the supreme
lodge In Stockholm. In which he
stated that he was sndeayartng. with
considerable success, 70 bring the
next session Of the supreme lodge
20 Seattle.
The election of officers resulted AZ
follows: -. O. BALDWIN. grand chief
tenrlaf. J. A. Forehand. grand
counselor. Aiss Maude Brewer.
grand vice tsrnplar. James II. O'Far-
rel. grand secretary. e. L. HagEard.
grand treasurer. Air. T.. Campbell.
Juvenile superintendent. Airs. n
Tfafton. grand chief chancellor.
II VAS decided to employ n prac-
tIyinx attorney 10 fight for the
stYfvt observance n the sunday
closing law and the sale Of intuxl-
csnts 10 minors IN this state.
Today an exr-nrnian was given 70
Chautauqua on the steamer r. g
Reed. over thara the installation Of
officers took place This evening. At
Eika' hall. there VII be further re-
ports Of committees and a drill con-
fpMf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-17
MINER WAS
CARELESS
His Lighted Lamp Caused the
Terrible Explosion in the
Daly-West Mine. In Utah

PARK CITY. Utah. July i5,--Yea-
terday the people of Park city were
plunged into deeper sorrow and
mourning as the feacuing party
brought one lifelean form after an
other from the Inflated mine.
The disaster WAS caused by n
minor entvrtng the maya zine room
OF the DAILY Nest with lighted
candle. Immediately the terrific ex-
piosion that followed. blew his body
into atoms ana caused the death OF
~ men. The deadly gns creeping
through the mine, auie.Sly overcamr
the miners before they We're con-
scious 81 their danger.
No smoke OF fire followed the ex-
plosian- As soon as the news reached
Park city, rescue parties were sent
TO the scene. Df the hundreds that
entered the mine Go saw the miners.
two lost their lives. IN the Ontario.
which Ii connected with the Daily
West. six men are desfa, eight haN-
ing escaped BY the Anchor tunnel.
Though all those that entered the
mine were taken out Unconscious. all
we're eager to rescnter On reVivinE
TO aid In the search for friends and
relatives. As the explosion mainly
generated q Ear. Il il thought that
small damage was doas TO the mine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-17
ROOSEvELT,S
CENSURE OF
GEN. SMITH

wAsfuSGToN. y. G.. July IL
In his formal public ceuaufe 81 Gen
erni Smith fer issuing the xiii aud
burn" order in the Philippines. Pfesi-
dent Roosevelt says
In the recent campaign ordered
By General Smith the shooting Of
the native bearers by the order Of
Major Waller was an act which sui
He'd the American name. and can't
be but partly excused by Major
Walters mental condition at the
time. this mental condition being due
10 the fearful hardship and suffer
ing whici he had undergone IN hts
campaign. Ii II impossible 10 ten
exactly how much Influence Ian
kuas~ like that used BY General
Smith may have had IN preparing
the minds Of those under him fer
the commitment Of deeds which We
regret.
Loose and Violent talk by nm Of
ficsr Of high rank Ia always likely
to excite 10 wrong doing those
among hts EsboFdinntez whose wills
are weak or Whose passions are
strong. General smith has behind
him q long career. distinguished for
salianiry and. on the whole. for
good conduct. Taken In the full. his
work has been srch az 20 reflect
credit upon the American army. and.
therefore. upon the nation. and u Il
deeply to be regretted that he should
have 10 acted In this instance az to
with His further usefulness
In the army"