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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
CORN BUBBLE BURSTS
Farmers Force the Ring to
Close the Deal.
Gates Crowd Suddenly Withdraw Support and
Settle With Shorts. One and Half
Millions Prof.,
(By the Associated Press.)


Chicago, July 15.-The famous John w.
Gates corner in July corn came to an
abrupt termination today when it be-
came known that shorts to the extent of
good many million bushels had effected
private settlements with Harris, Gates
e. Co., and that the deal was at an end
so far as the steel magnate was con-
cerned. The July price responded to the
settlement by a quick drop of 1534 cents
to 65A. Later it recovered a fraction
and closed at 65h, substantially the
price of the cash article.
Just how many bushels were subject
to private settlement will probably
never be known nor is there much chance
that the identity of the big fellows in
the trade who doubtless contributed lib
orally to the fortunes of Mr.. Gates and
the friends associated with him in the
deal will ever be positively known.
The length of the line of July settled
for by shorts is matter of more or less
conjecture. Mr.. Section said it was
several million bushels" and that the
length of the line had never been over
estimated. 1t had been called as high
as $4,000, 900 bushels but more generally
20000,000 bushels. Since it became pos
sible to make deliveries on July con-
tracts the Harris Gates people have
taken in and paid for about 100000
bushels. This would leave settlements
on some 1900, 900 bushels. 1t is esti-
mated that Mr.. Gates profit will not
exceed 81 $685. 900.
This amount will be divided up be-
tween ten or a dozen millionaires who
were interested in the deal. Mr.. Gates
and his friends have between 10000
and 100000 bushels of cash corn which
they must dispose of before the corner
can be called absolutely settled. This
corn represents the corpse which in
every corner ever remains the stumbling
block to success. If the average price
of the Harris-Ga holding should
prove we'll up to the 20 cents point, the
clique has on hand several million bush
els of corn which cost it's holders in ex-
cess of the present market price. Right
here is the salient point. Will it be
necessary to make this large holding of
corn at less than it cost?
The corner at one time promised many
millions of profit and the farmer whose
we'll filled cribs line the tracks of nearly
every railroad entering Chicago is held
responsible for the disappointing ending
of the corner. There were substantial
reserves from the bumper crop of 1900
and the large yield of 1901. This corn
has been held for a satisfactory market.
The farmer did not begin to take ad-
vantage of the situation until the price
of July got up in the 70s and when it
finally reached 80 cents the Chicago
market was deluged with cash corn.
For while the Harris-Gates people
kept the market cleaned up but steadily
increasing quantities began coming and
the prospect of loading up with a lot of
so cent corn which they might not be
able later to dispose of at over so cents
became somewhat appalling. Without
warning they withdrew all support,
settled with the shorts and closed the
deal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
BRAIN-FOOD NONSENSE.

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competsrt authcri-
ties. They have dispelled the silly no
ton that one kind of food is needed fer
brain, another for muscles, and still
another for bones. A correct diet Vi i'll
not only nourish a particular par of the
body, but it will sustain every other
part. Yet, however good your food may
be, its nutriment is destroye@ by indi-
gestion or dyspepsia You must prepare
for their appearance or prevent II cir
coming by taking regular doses OF
Green's August Flower, the faVorite
medicine of the healthy millions. a few
doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver
to healthy action, purifies the blood. nd
makes you feel buoyant and vigorous
You can get this reliable remedy at w
H. King & Co.'S three stores.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

yer by heredity, by choice. by fitness and
by application; a worthy son of an illus-
trious sire: the unanimous choice of his
own people of the great old Democratic
county Of Iredell; a gentleman. a law
yer, Democrat, without guile and with
out reproach-Chas. H. Armfeld is in
every way worthy of this great honor at
the hands of this great convention
Hon. Dan Hugh Mclean, of Harnett
county, next placed in nomination Hon.
]. A. Lockhart of Arson, whom he de-
clared worthy of the highest honors.
He made a strong presentation Of Lock
harris claims and presented a strong
plea in his behalf
Judge Thos. A. Jones, of Asheville, in
a strong and telling speech. placed in
| nomination Chas. A. Moore, of Buncombe
county.
]. Crawford Biggs, of Durham, second
ed the nomination of Plat D. Walker,
in an able speech.
Cameron Morrison, of Richmond, Sec
onded the nomination of Jas. A. Lock-
hart, and was earnest in his behalf. j.
D. Boushall, of Wake, seconded the
nomination of Armfield as did R. s.
McCoin, of Vance, and both made strong
arguments for the man whose claims
they urged.
A ballot was then had and there was
more ioliity in the convention than at
any time previous. No one expected a
nomination and none came, the result
being Walker AIS, Moore 217, Lockhart
224, Armfield 319. The convention is now
proceeding with the second ballot and the
applause for Walker is on the increase.
The second ballot showed a big gain
for Walker with a loss to all the other
candidates. The vote stood: Walker
GOA, Armfeld 297, Lockhart 1913 and
Moore 1885, The indications are that on
the ballot now being cast Walker will
tie elected as the votes are being changed
and he needs only 90 more votes 10
nominate him.
Walker won out on the third ballot.
AS the votes switched to him the ex-
citement grew, and when the roll call
was over it was known that he was the
nominee. The conventions was in
hubbub waiting for the official news, and
it came in these figures: Walker
TIA $1,000, Armiield 328 17.100, Moore
10 800, Lockhart "a 32100. On motion
the nomination was made unanimous.
While awaiting the vote the Forsyth
delegation led in singing, GLORY halle
lujah" and with the announcement it
went wild.
EDWARD E. BRITTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Clark Nominated
By Overwhelming Vote.
Continued from Second Page.)

son for Mr.. Walkers nomination, it is
far from being the strongest. The strong
est and best reason why he should be
nominated is this: that he possesses in
all respects eternal fitness for that high
position. After an intimate acquaintance
with him extending over twenty years
and humbly believing that / possess
some knowledge of what is required in
a Judge, make bold to affirm that for
fifty years past no man has been men
toned Cor a position on the Supreme
Court Bench of the State who possessed
more qualifications for that high posi-
ton than he possesses. The other day
| remarked 20 one of the Oldest and most
DISTINGUISHED lawyers in the State, that
it was to be my pleasing duty to place
Mr.. Walker in nomination before this
convention. and that old veteran, after
a thorough knowledge of MIR. Walker and
looking back over the judicial history OF
the STATE with which he had been ac-
auaintcd COR over half a century, said
to me this: You have indeed pleasant
task. There is no lawyer in the State
of North Carolina of whose fitness for
a position on the Supreme Court Bench,
more things can be truthfully said
'The lawyers here will remember that
when we met N Raleigh a few years ago
to reorganize the Bar Association OF the
state, that we desired above all things
to have as our first president man
whose name would stand before the pro-
fession and the public as a guarantee
that the association in it's reorganiZed
life would be all that it should be. When
the name Of Mr.. Walker was suggested,
eli present with one heart and one voice
said. He is the man Who that heard
it can forget his annual address as
president of that association? Would that
| had time to read to you his matchless
words wherein he portrayed his idea OF
q lawyer and a Judge; how he set be-
fore our eyes what a lawyer should be-
and integrity and fidelity were what he
demanded above all things; how he pic
turcd the ideal judge, upright and above
all fearless and independent If l could
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Ballentine For County Commissioner.

Mr.. Editor: A large number of citi-
zens in the southern section of Wake
county are anxious 20 have Mr.. J. Eras-
tus Ballentine nominated to represent
this section on the Board of County Com
missioners. We know him to be a gen.
tleman of character, energy and capacity
one who is not ashamed to labor with
hi sown hands and knows how to make
a success in his own affairs, and will no
doubt Gf elected) give his best thought
and energy to the business of the county
and treat every one with true courtesy.
He is an active and unfinching Demo
crat and has been since his youth. Give
us ]. E. Ballentine and you will have no
reason to regret it.
~. c.. HOLLAND,
Middle Creek Township.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c., July 16.-The Wake
county delegation met this morning and
got in shape for the days contest. N.
s. Broughton was chairman of the meet.
ing and b. NJ. Calling secretary. The
delegation named Armistead Jones as it's
selection for membership on the Com
mittee on Permanent Organization and
in order to look after the interest of E.
C. Beddingfield for Corporation Com
missioner, appointed as Steering Com
mittee N. B. Broughton, Armistead
Jones, Josephus Daniels, l.. B. Pegram,
John w. Thompson, J. N. Holding.
1t is stated as "a fact that T. P. Sale,
George Norwood, John w. Thompson and
w. G. Allen. a great big four, were as
signed to the same room last night and
it is insisted that they slept in the same
bed. My, but the bed must have been
strong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
MIR. LATTA Is NOW CONSCIOUS.
And the Doctors Arc Most Hopeful Of saving
His Life.

Especial to the News and Observer
dition is about the same tonight, though
DIR. Rea said at midnight there had been
Improvement during the day. Many
visitors were at the hospital today and
many inquiries No visitors except the
family were allowed to see him. He is
now in conscious condition.
The doctors are very hopeful of saving
his life, though twill be two or three
days yet before they can make a positive
statement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Wilson Defeats New Bern.
lSpecial to News and Observer. )

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilson, N. c., July 16.-T New
Bern champions struck a snag here to-
day, losing a fast game to Wilson by a
score of to /. Cassidy allowed New
Bern only two little hits and struck out
fifteen. Wilson batted Gettig all over
the field, making several doubles and one
home run. The game was only marred
when Reddy Foster, who seeing his men
could not find Cassidy, began his usual
bulldozing game, but Umpire Martin
was as hard to hit as the home pitcher
New Berns dirty ball today will prob
ably make the home team refuse to play
them tomorrow.
Score by innings: r II Z
New Bern ......OOO1O o. :
Wilson =. ......2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0-5 8
Batteries Gettig and Thackara; Cas-
sidy and Reed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Likes the Course.

Mr.. Swinson. of the Charlotte Hose
Company was in the city today, looking
over the race course to be run during
the Firemens Tournament next week
He expressed himself as bein ghighly
pleased with the course and with the ar
engagements already made by the local
firemen to entertain their guests next
Woek.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
SAVE THE CHILDREN.

Statistic will prove that a largo per
centage of deaths among children may
be traced to complications arising from
the early soUring of milk by bacteria.
Cholera Infantum is the most fatal di-
sease of infancy, and common, especial
ly With bottle fed infants. Perry Davis
Painkiller in the emergency is best rom
edy and saves man a childs life while
the doctor is coming. % and Soc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
An Important Arrival.

There was a small, but welcome and
important arrival yesterday morning at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Mar
shall 1t was in the shape of young
Alexis A. Marshall Jr. 1t is a splendid
boy and the parents are to be congrat-
ulated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Attacked by Labrones.
(By the Associated Press.)

Manila, July 16.-A hundred LadrNHes
armed with rifles and bolos, attacked
and defeated eight of the constabulary
near San Mateo, Manila province, Tues
day. The losses of the constabulary
we're one man wounded and five men
missing. The corstabulary hay2asked
for reinforcements of a hundred men to
pursue the Ladrones
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
SelbY- alls.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, N. c., July 16.-Mr. S. J. Walls
and Miss Minnie Selby were married here
last night at the house of Mr.. w. /.
Skinner This marriage was reported
from Washington as a runaway marriage
about three weeks ago. Miss Minnie
Farmer and Mr.. T. A. Fulghum were
married here this evening at 1880.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
DEATH OF W. B. BARNES.
Register Of Deeds of Wilson County Passed
Away Suddenly.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, n. c., July 15-In the death OF
Register of Deeds w. B. Barnes, this
community and the county has lost a
most valuable citizen and an efficient
and popular official. He died suddenly
at 6 o'clock on Sunday morning. He
was apparently in splendid health, and
was on the streets Saturday night, talk
ing with his friends Mr.. Barnes was in
his 47th year, and it is supposed death
was due to heart failure.
The remains were taken to Elm City
yesterday morning, accompanied by a
delegation of Odd Fellows, of which order
he was member.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

The Frankfurter- Zeitung prints
special dispatch from Pelin which says
that an imperial decree has been issued
giving the American China Development
Company authority to issue $40, 900 900 in
bonds to complete the railroad from
Hankow to Canton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

house tonight and nominated Judge A. L..
Brooks by reclamation to succeed him.
SELF Judge Brooks appeared before the
convention and accepted the honors con-
ferred in graceful speech.
c. J. RIVENBARK.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Holding His Own.

The news from New York yesterday
regarding Mr.. Latta was still hopeful.
1t was stated that Mr.. Latta's condition
was about the same as on the preceding
day, and that he was holding his own.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Southern League.

(By the Associated Pross.)
Atlanta, O.: Shreveport, 8.
Nashville, 1; New Orleans, 4.
Chattanooga, 1; Memphis, 8.
Birmingham, 8; Little Rock, 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Eastern League.

(By the Associated Press.1
Newark, 4 Toronto. G.
Buffalo, s; Worcester, 2.
Jersey City, 4; Montreal, 2.
Rochester, 5, Providence. l.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Terrific Geyser Explosions.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Wellington, New Zealand, July l.
Tremendous explosions have occurred at
the Waimaugu Geyser at Rotorua,
height of 500 to 900 feet being reached.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

Rather than face a committee of his
creditors at a meeting which was to be
held today in Philadelphia Joseph G.
Mariner, proprietor of the Philadelphia
Wall Paper Mills, committed suicide in
Smyrna, Delaware.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

Scrofula, dyspepsia rheumatism, kid
ney complaint catarrh and general de-
hility are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

1t sometimes happens that the man
who dubs his house his castle has the
mast in his eye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
The Wake Delegation.

EDWARD E. BRITTON
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27

M ~ ouits Nses
~Hs claims that h,i
man. and nobody ds
"Of course not. ~
take the blame. VII! r
else 70 out hunting ~
Post =. u
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
The Princes Reason.

A few years hence the little prince
who figures in the following story
from the London Express will hear
Of the Eile and Trafalgar and the
great victories won by the British
merchant seomen, and will know that
to be sailor requires skill and he.
.roism; but just now his view Of this
noble profession-and of his royal
father as WELLS refreshingly nat
ursl and boyish.
Not long age the Prince Of Wales
went unexpectedly into the royal nur-
sery, and found his little son busily
engaged in drawing on q bit Of scrap
paper tho picture Of a ship.
well. Iaddie," said the prince,
quite proud Of his sons creditable
performance. I'm very pleased "a
see that you are fond Of ships and
sailors. I am q sailor, you know
"Yes. daddy" cried Prince Edward
exeited1y, "and ! want to be . sailoI
too. when I'm grown up!"
-Ah," saAA the Prince Of Wales
smiling. "snd you want TO be sailor
DO you? Because daddy's . sailor
I supposeP-
mot becasse Of that I think,
SAID ~ young prince, thoughtfully;
"beeauss I don't like doing my lee
sens always, and you needn't bs
clever 10 - . sailor. need ysa
jdsddyr
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wILLle.s INHERITANCE.
n. bow the years 90 fitting BY,

An. bow the years 60 fitting by!
II seems but yesterday
That she rode past upon her wheel
A blithesome lass and gay;
In fancy l can seem to see
The boomers that she wore.
Alas, Alacki And can IL be
That she's a girl no more?
Her cheeks were red, her laugh was
light.
How gracefully she sat;
The natty bloomers that she wore
Were well worth looking at
All. that was seven years ago
What changes time has brought
To her who sped with cheeks aglow
And neer a solemn thought.
] saw her yesterday; boy
Stood bare-legged at her side,
And busily she sewed away
And oft her scissors piled;
And as she labored gravely there
1 saw with startled eyes
The boomers that she used to wear
Trimmed down to Willie's size.
$. Z. Kiser. in Chicago Record-Herald
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
4 Trouble with Old Friends :.

"It is too bad" said the visitor from
home; "but people who acquire wealth
are not the same to their old friends"
perhaps there is reason for that"
replied Mrs. Cumrox, reminiscently.
"People who acquire wealth have feel
ings the same as any one else, and their
old friends sometimes have very SUI
perior way of saying, 'Humph! knew
them when they were as poor as Jobs
turkey!''-Washington Star.
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
LnOkinE for Excitement.

"You can't tell me-" said young Mrs.
Torkins. that poker is as good game
as progressive eucher."
"Why not?" asked her husband.
"There isn't enough excitement.
I've known men who have played
poker for years without getting angry
and not speaking to each other. Such
n thing doesn't often happen in pro-
gressive eucher."-Washingt Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27

An IHAAnAa whose face waS -
plalA hat hh friends used 70 tell
hin IL wsS - s6ense TO the land
ssspe. tAPpeAeA also 70 be ~ poor
- he Wa h0nely.
One Day . neishbor mot him and
sAkedt
"How are yon. Pst7"
Mighty bad! Sure 'ts STARVATION
that's stariR me In the face"
"Begorra," exclaimed his neighbor
sympsthetcaiiy, 1T can't be pleasant
! for either OF yez!"-London Out
Look.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
Left I'm the Dark.

A little girl about three years old
was out playing when suddenly it be-
came very cloudy. She ran into the
house and startled her mamma by
saying:
"Im not going to stay outdoors
any more"
"Why?" asked her mother.
because God blowed the sun out
Little Chronicle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
4 Common Sentinent.
! gviove TO see these miilionaires
Who glitter on the highway
ODend money on those fads of their

Spend money on these fads Of thslrss
] Wish they'd spend II my way.
Turned Girls Heaas.
do you SEQ that tall chap, Pedrof
Well. he has turned many . girls
head
"But no u neither handsome nor
rioh."
" know that"
Then how did he turn girls' heAds p
with hk preparation. He manu-.
fActsrae hair blesch."-Philsdslphia
RA~0vh.
osnlthslosy.
Roderick-Your wife used 70 Say
you were . bird before tho wedding
Any change nowf IN
Van Albsrt--Well, I guess she
thought I was . Jay then, but from
the quality OF cooking she gives ms
now. she must think I'm an ostrich,
Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-11-27
Knew from Ex1ePiene~

Pnoser-You know Scribbly, dDat
youf
Barder-Yes, the fellow who edits
tho Cosy Corner Companion, yoa
meant What about himS
Proser-Oh, he's going to marry
one Of his lady contributors, that's
ALI Awfully struck on her he seems.
too-told me to-day she was perfect
poem.
Barder-Dont you believe II, 10
doesn't know good poetry when hs
secs It. Why, he declined things Of
mine that would have made tho for.
tune Of his wretched little rae.-Ally
Slopey.
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Nrs. 0ubb+tell youp
Of the servant girl proS's
thing. -
Mrs. Housekeep-Nk
san't tell what minute ~
WI oveshssr you.-N
end Times. y
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Marriage Would ~
Mr.. Gumpps-That @!,
be good for anything u
ries.
Mrs. Gumpps-I suppos
Mr.. Gumpps-No. h"1
over the habit Of hasgH
house.-N. Y. Weekly
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Intenaea ~ . CenS|

They were dining out
"But, Henry" she prof.
know you shouldn't dna| !.
night. It keeps you aw'a
"Oh. WE'LL" he replied v
bow to the host'sA
won't"-Chicago Post.
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