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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
CORN IN THE SOUTH
Decline in Condition During
Month of July.
The Cereal in the Western States improved Dur
ing This Time. Changes in Tobacco
Generally Unfayorabie.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., August 1.-THE
monthly report of the statistician of the
Department of Agriculture shows sthe
condition of corn on August 1 to have
been S6.5 as compared with 87.5 on July
/, 1902, 81 on August l, 1901, S7.5 at the
corresponding date in 1900 and a ten year
average of "a. This substantial improve
ment in the most important corn States
would undoubtedly have resulted in
marked Improvement in the average for
the entire country, but for the fact that
fourteen Southern States, containing 3G.S
per cent of the total corn average show
an average decline during July of 10.7
points.
The statistician estimated the winter
wheat crop at about 3SO,0O0,000 bushels
or an average of 1873 bushels per acre.
The average condition of spring wheat
on August 1 was S9.7 as compared with
1913 year ago.
The average condition of oats was 89.4
against 1876 a year ago.
The average condition of barley declined
35 points during July, but on August L
it was still 33 points higher at the cor
responding date in 1901.
The average condition of spring rye
improved IL points during July.
Preliminary returns indicate a de-
crease OF about 5000 acreage or O.S per
cent. in the acreage in buckwheat as
compared with that of last year. The
average condition of buckWheat is 03
points higher than at the corresponding
date of last year.
The average condition of potatoes i'm
proved 10 points during July !, and on
August 1 it was 32.5 points higher than
at the corresponding date last year.
OF the eleven principal sweet potato
producing States only two report an i'm
provement in condition during July. The
other nine States report declines rang
ing from to IS points.
Preliminary returns indicate an in
crease of IL per cent. in the hay acreage.
During the July changes in the con-
dition of tobacco crop were unfaVorable
in every important tobacco producing
State except Pennsylvania, in which
State an Improvement of 4 points was
made Ohio reports a decline of points,
North Carolina 3, Maryland, Virginia,
kentucky and Missouri 5, and Tennes-
see 8.
The condition of rice is below that of
August l, 1901, and also below the mean
OF the August averages for the past eight
years in every important rice producing
States except Texas, in which State the
condition on August 1 was 13 points
higher than at the corresponding date
last year and agreed exactly with the
mean of the August averages for the past
eight years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
COUNTY HOME FOR VETERANS.
Young Baptist Minister in Goldsboro Improve
ments in the Jail.
(special to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., Aug. 1.-THE Con-
federate Veterans of Wayne county will
hold their annual reunion at Pine Forest,
in Fork township. next Thursday. The
camp will elect officers for the ensuing
year and will also consider proposition
to provide a county home for INDECENT
Confederate soldiers who cannot secure
admission to the home at Raleigh
The County Commissioners have de-
cided at length to have the Jail enlarged
and make other improvements looking
to the comfort of criminals. This ac-
ton was taken because of a letter re-
Gently received from the State board of
charities, which pointed out the de-
fciences of the Jail and made the recon-
mendations in the interest of humanity.
Mr.. Carter jenkins. the son of Rev. C.
A. Jenkins, pastor of the First Baptist
church, occupied the pulpit of that church
last night in the absence of his father.
who is taking a vacation in the western
part of the State. The young man has
just graduated from a theological col
lege in Richmond, and at the request or
the deacons of the church he preached
his first sermon last night and it was a
very creditable effort
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
CHOSEN AS JUSTICE
Oliver Wendell Holmes APP
pointed to Succeed AS
soCiate Justice Gray.
(By the Associated Press.)

Oyster Bay, N Y, August 11-Presi-
dent Roosevelt late this afternoon an.
nounced that he had appointed Oliver
Wendell Holmes Chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court of Massachusetts, to be an
Associate Justice of the United States
Supreme Court vice Justice Gray re-
signed.
The resignation of Justice Gray was
due to i'll health. Several months ago he
suffered a stroke of appoplexy, which
some time later was followed by another
He has not appeared on the bench since
he was stricken the first time His ad-
vanced age-seventy- -four-told against
hi srecovery with serious force. Realiz-
ing that he probably never would be able
again to assume the place which he so
long had filled with distinguished abil-
ity and honor, he decided a short time
ago to tender his resignation to the Pres
ident. With the exception of Justice
Harlan he served on the bench of the
United States Supreme Court longer
than any of his present colleagues He
was appointed an Associate Justice by
President Arthur on December 49, 1881
his service extending therefore through
period of nearly twenty-one years.
Judge Holmes, whom the President
has selected as Mr.. Justice Gray's sue
cessor. is one of the most distinguished
lawyers and jurists of Massachusetts
His career on the bench, particularly as
Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Su-
preme Court, has ATTRACTED wide atten-
ton. Late like Justice Gray, he was q
native of Massachusetts. He is a sor
and namesake of the late DR.. Holmes
the poet and essayist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
BY HIS MOTHERS GRAVE
Surprised There Just Before Minnie
Mitchells Murder.
QUARREL WITH HIS MOTHER RECALLED
The Latest Developments Indicate That the
Murder of Miss Mitchell Was the Re-
suit of CoId-BIooded Well
Considered Plan.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Ills, Aug. 11-An important
development in the Bartholin- Mitchell
murder mystery, was made today when
it was discovered that Bartholin had been
surprised July 30, while standing at the
cellar grave of his murdered mother. by
real estate agent.
Peter Van Vlissengen, who holds a
mortgage on Mrs. Bartholins home, and
who sent his agent to the Calumet prop
erty to appraise it the afternoon of July
30, furnished the police with the infor-
nation about Bartholin working on the
grave of his mother
The agent called and rang the front
door bell repeatedly. No one answered.
and he went to the rear of the house
and looked through a basement window
There he saw a man standing in one
corner looking at the floor, apparently
absorbed in thought.
Suddenly the man in the basement
looked up and saw the agent peering
IN. A moment later Bartholin came to
the rear door and asked the agent what
he wanted. The latter said that he
wanted to see Mrs. Bartholin
Bartholin told the agent that his
mother was in Milwaukee and would not
return for several days. Shortly after
this conversation he was seen to leave
the house, and the same evening he called
at Minnie Mitchell's home. The couple
left together and the girl did not return.
AT the inquest over the body of Mrs>
Bartholin neighbors readily identifed~%m
1orpse as that of Mrs. Bartholin. Tho
,rio fn1o aF b,y bay.
family, removed all doubt in the public
mind that the body found in the field at
T4th and State streets last week was that
If the young woman who was last seen
With Bartholin. Complete hearing over
Mrs. Bartholin's body was postponed by
the coroner until August 21st in the hope
that additional clews to the murders
nay be obtained.
Today it developed that young Bar
holm had quarrelled with his mother
lust before she disappeared, over the
question of bringing his prospective wife
TO live at his mothers home.
Late developments today indicated that
Bartholin may have made a careful sur
vey of the field where Minnie Mitchell's
body and clothing were found. William
Waldrop told the police that on Wednes-
lay, July 80, he met William Bartholin
vt 74th and State streets within few
'eet of the spot where the dead body of
he young mans fancee was found.
Naldrop talked with Bartholin, whom he
NEW personally. The last he saw of
Bartholin was when the young man
boarded a northbound street car 1t is
supposed that the murder of Minnie
Mitchell took place the same night Bar
tholin's presence at the field where the
BODY was later found gives color to the
theory that the murder was planned in
old blood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
STOLE A QUART OF TEETH.
Sheriff Jordan's Fine Shooting Brings Him
Handsome Medal.
Especial to News and Observer


Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 11.-Thieves
broke into the Philadelphia Dental AS
sociation offices last night and among
other articles stolen, were about quart
of teeth and purchasers will please re-
port to the association.
Sheriff j. r. Jordan was the pleased
recipient this morning of handsome sill
yer cup, engraved as follows: "E. p.
McKissick, ]. T. Anthony. Target Tour
nament Asheville, N. c., August 5-S,
1902. Won by j. f. Jordan.
Sheriff Jordan, an expert in killing live
birds. made remarkable scores at Ashe
Vile shooting clay pigeons with the crack
shots of America. Several times he
scored twenty-five out of twenty five,
once forty eight out of fifty, and was
only one behind the record breaking
score of ninety eight out of one hundred
straight shots.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12

That is what a prominent man in
North Carolina said few days ago to a
certain lawyer who approached him and
asked how much the corporations with
which he is associated would give Ito
prevent pernicious legislation by the next
General Assembly,
The gentleman addressed is we'll known
in North Carolina. He is prosperous in
his private affairs, public-spirited, pa
triotic. He is a Democrat who believes
in his party and he properly resented the
suggestion that it was necessary to raise
money TO secure just or to prevent per-
nicious legislation.
There is a high authority for the state
ment that on one notable occasion the
Recording Angel, forced to write down
a damn on page of an otherwise good
man at once dropped a tear and blotted
it out. If ID" can ever be excused
it can be excused in the gentleman who
resented the suggestion that North Caro-
lima Legislatures have got down as low
as Ohio Legislatures.
This incident that happened in the city
of Raleigh recently is one that ought to
open the eyes of the people. Certain in
terests that do no, pay just taxation
and they are quasi-public corporations
generally-have determined to control the
next Legislature, or, at least, one branch
of it. In some districts they have sue
ceeded. In others they have failed. They
are trying to have their henchmen nomi-
mated, particularly for the Senate. If
they can get enough Senators, they can
defeat all plans to compel them to pay
their just share Of taxation. Can they
do it? If SO, then the people will have
themselves to blame.
How is this money, being raised "to
prevent pernicious legislation by the
. next General Assembly" to be spent:
-Four ways have been suggested:
/. TO pay big fees to the lawyers who
are raising the fund. There is not room
to doubt that they will pay themselves
well.
2. To assist railroad candidates for the
Legislature to win their fight.
3. To employ lobbyists during the ses-
sion of the General Assembly.
4. To bribe members.
Most of the money will no doubt be
consumed under the first and third head
ings, though unless some of it is to BE
used to assist railroad candidates why
is 1T being raised so early? Bribery in
Legislatures is almost unknown in North
Carolina, and if anybody supposes money
can be used to any considerable extent
in that direction, they do not understand
the temper of North Carolina Legisla-
lures. Some men have come to the Leg
islature. voted with the railroads, and
gone home to be employed as railroad
attorneys in return for favors rendered.
Some men have been influenced by flat
terry and the like. But open bribery is
not to be found in North Carolina Legis-
latures. The money being raised there
fore will probably be used in other ways
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
THE PORT BLOCKAOED
RevoIutionists Shut in Cape
Haytien. Gable Cut at
Barcelona.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 1f.-Commander Nc
Crea, of the gunboat Machias, today
cabled the Navy Department that a de-
facto blockade had been established by
the insurgents at Cape Haytien. The
Machias is at her anchorage. Com
mander McCrea's dispatch, dated August
10 at Cape Haytien, follows:
Secretary of the Navy.
'Your dispatch has been received
Having notified the Haytien Admiral
Killick of determination to protect for
eign commerce and telegraph cables and
to resist bombardment without due no
tice, he replies accepting terms, with
notice to all of foreign consuls that this
port is blockaded in accordance with the
orders of the cabinet council established
at Gonaives, Hayti Blockade is defacto
and prohibits the entrance of merchant
vessels. Firm signs proclamation. Mod
crate force expected to arrive Tuesday
from Gonaives. l ought not to leave my
anchorage
(signed) "McCREA"
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling
sent the following reply to Commander
McCrea:
''If the blockade is not effective, Gu
ban, American and unprotected, innocent
neutral vessels should be protected in
their international rights. Can send you
collier from San Juan if necessary.
Washington, Aug. 11.-Minister Bowen
today cabled the State Department that
the Revolutionists have cut the cable at
Barcelona. Minister Bowen says the
cable was cut Immediately after the re-
ceipt fa message stating that the revo-
lutionists were entering the city.
The average man is charitable toward
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Goldsboro's First Negro Child.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
The death of Amos Green a respecta-
BILE colored man. occurred at his home
in this city last night. Amos was a
house carpenter and always claimed the
distinction of being the first colored
child born in Goldsboro after the town
was removed from Old Waynesboro on
Neuse River to it's present location. His
claim has never been disputed. He was
50 years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
ANINMENsE RAILROAD WRECK.
Engineer of Freight Said to Have Forgotten
About His Orders.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 1.-THE rail-
road wreck near Danville yesterday was
another miraculous escape from great loss
of life. Although a freight train run
ming forty miles an hour crashed into
an oncoming passenger train, only one
tramp, he was asleep in the box car OF
the freight. was killed. The wreck was
something immense. A passenger last
night said that when the train passed t
at six O'Clock, TIE two monster engines
were still locked in close embrace. the
crew, after working all day, not having
succeeded in getting them apart. 1t is
sald that the engineer of the freight
had forgotten his orders, forgotten all
about the regular passenger and just run
ahead without thinking. The passenger
mad about stopped when it was struck
or the loss of life would have been fear
full.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12

charged with criminal assault on two
girls under eight years old.
What promises to be the most sue
cessful educational rally ever held in
the county will take place tomorrow at
Providence church. An educational ad-
dress will be delivered by DR.. Henry
Louis Smith, of Davidson College. There
will be a tournament after the address.
The affair is to wind up with a huge
dinner. Hon. e. Yates will also deliver
an address.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Proximity's Strong Club,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Proximity Station, n. c., Aug. 11.-A
game Of baseball at the Cone Athletic
lark Saturday evening between a selected
seam from Greensboro and Proximity.
resulted in a victory for Proximity by
score of to A. This is seven stright
games Proximity has won. and estab-
ishes it as a fine baseball club.
The batteries were as follows: Proxi-
nifty, Ballen and Agner; Greensboro.
Causey and Watson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
A REPUBLICAN FAIRY TALE,
Commissioners Brand as False statemsnts that
School Teachers Can't be Paid.
Especial to News and Observer !

Especial TO News and Observer.)
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 1.-THE canard
to the effect that the public school teach
ers of Mecklenburg county would have
to go without their salaries because the
school commissioners have not the mon
ey to pay the vouchers when they become
due was stamped as falsehood today by
the commissioners at their regular meet
ing. The report has been printed as
truth by the Republican and so-called
Independent papers of the State, and is
being used by them as campaign ma
teTial. The school finances are in such
a healthy shape that today it was de-
cided to erect several handsome new
school buildings, and in one township
a nine-months term has been ordered.
The Superior court convened today with
Judge Coble on the bench. The most
important matters to come up for hear
ing are the trials of two negro men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Alleged Assault on Union Workman.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, La, August 11.-Thomas
J. Mockbee, a lineman brought here by
the Cumberland Telephone Company,
was arrested today, charged with as
sailting Wallace Johnson, q striking
lineman of the company. The union men
say that they approached Mockbee in an
attempt to persuade him to quit work
when he drew his pistol and attempted
to assault Judson. Mockbee declared
that his life was threatened, and when
the men came to him he pulled the gun
to protect himself. 1t is said that the
Cumberland Company is bringing men
here from other points to put their lines
in order, but denies that it is arming
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
BURGLARS VISIT FOUR HOUSES.
Two Street Alterations Reverend DR.. Car
michael as Peacemaker.
(Snecial to News. and Ohserve,

Especial 10 News and ObserveT.)
Wilmington, N. c., Aug. 11.-Residents
of Wrightsville Sound are terrorized
over four repeated burglaries committed
in that vicinity early Sunday morning,
before day. The residence of w H.
Stokely was among the number entered,
and from his daughters room, gold
watch, several rings, other jewelry and
$40 in money We're stolen. The residence
of Geo. Harriss, Esq, was ransacked
from cellar to garrett The home of Mr..
Jno. S. Divine received similar treat
ment, and a gold watch taken therefrom
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
On the Diamond.
National League.

(By the Associated Press.)
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At Detroit r. H. E.
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Phila.. =. O000OOOO0OO0-1 8 %
At ST. Louis f. H. E.
st. Louis. E. 5010*-S Is
Washington. :. OOO0O00- 5 4
At New York r H e
Chicago 100000 O-3 12 2
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
DELUDED Ex-CoNFEDERATEs
Some Who Were Foolish Enough to Expect c
Pension From Uncle sam
(By the Associated Press J


Washington, d. c., Aug. 1.-THE Com
missioner of Pensions today gave out the
statement that an erroneous impression
seems to exist among many ex-Confeder-
ate soldiers regarding the Interpretation
to be put upon the recent act of Con
gress relieving Union soldiers of the dis
ability, having previously served in tho
Confederate army. The idea seems t.
prevail that under this act the govern
ment is authorized to pension ex-Confed-
crate soldiers, and the result is that tht
Pension Office is being deluged with ap-
plcations from the former wearers OF
the gray. The commissioner explained
that the law in question dses not con.
template the pensioning of ex-Confeder
ate soldiers but that it was designed
solely to remove the disability which Sc
long existed in the case of men who were
impressed into the Confederate service
and later joined the Union army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Close of the Negro Congress
fBv the Associated Press.)

Atlanta Ga, Aug. 1.-THE negro Con-
gress closed here Sunday with the
adoption of resolutions urging the col
ored~people to teach their children the
worth and dignity of manual training
Education along industrial lines is urged
The negro throws himself upon the SENSE
of justice and fair play of the American
people. The race is advised to act in such
manner as to prove deserving of any
right or privilege enjoyed by Other
American citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
The Destroyer Truxton.
By the Associated Press.) )

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, August 1.-THE torpedo
boat destroyer Truxton will be delivered
by the builder to the Norfolk Navy Yard
on the 18th instant, and will soon after
be placed into commission. This is one
of the swift new destroyers which on her
speed trial made little short af twenty
nine knots.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Resigns as superintendent.
(speciaI to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston Salem, N c., August IL
Captain Pride Jones, we'll known rail-
road man. has resigned as superintendent
of the Southern yards here. Captain Cic-
ero GLASGOW, of Durham, who succeeds
Captain Jones, took charge today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Killed in Trolley Collision.
(By the Associated Press.)

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 11.-A trolley car
on the Inter Urban line struck a section
crew working near Grand Prairie today,
instantly killing John Crenshaw and in
juring three other members of the crew.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12

Mr.. Yorkes, the commissioner of in
ternal revenue. has made a decision on
the question of whether palm oil in
very little quantities may be used in the
of oleomargarine The
commissioner holds in the negative.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Eastern League.

Jersey City 4; Toronto g. (six in
nings, rain.)
Newark A; Montreal 2. (Six innings)
Providence 8; Buffalo O. Forfeited to
Providence.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Soft Sugars Advanced.
(Rv the Associated Press ,

(By the ASSOCIATED Press.)
New York, August 1.-THE American
Sugar Refining Company and B. IT.
Howell, Son & Co, today advanced the
prices of soft sugars ten points, and that
of confectioners A. grade five points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
Southern League.

Shreveport g. New Orleans 4.
Nashville 8; Birmingham 2.
Atlanta 1; Chattanooga z. Six in
nings, rain)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-12
HENRY HIGGINS SHOT.
He Breaks Away From an officer and Gets /
Dose Of Lead

Especial to News and Observer)
Fayetteville, N. c., August 11.-Henry
Higgins, colored, arrested here today
for house breaking and larceny in Dunn
broke away from the officer and was
shot by Constable Goddard. The bullet
entered the back under his right shoul.
der. Higgins is now in all paralyzed anc
expected to die.