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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
He DOES NOT DECLINE
State Chairman Simmons in
Hands of Committee.
If II is the Desire That Again He Should Ac'
cept the Position He viii
m So.

The State Executive Committee of the
Democratic party, which was elected IN
Greensboro at the recent State conven-
ton. will meet in Raleigh on Monday
next for the purpose of organizing and
taking the first steps in the campaign
One of the most important matters
that comes before the committee will be
the election of chairman, the position
held by Senator Simmons with the
former committee.
A rumor in circulation states that
Senator Simmons is not candidate for
reelection, but that Mr.. James K.
Young, State Insurance Commissioner, is
to be his successor, and with the view OF
getting at the facts in the matter Sena-
tor Simmons was interviewed.
Upon being asked by a reporter con-
corning the rumor that he would not
accept reelection as the chairman of the
said that he had stated to quite a num-
Der of friends that he would like to be
relieved of the Craftsmanship so that he
might give his time more largely to the
study of questions connected with his
office as Senator. But said he. "a
should feel it my duty in this matter to
defer to the wishes of the party, and
if the committee desires me to continue
as Chairman l will not feel at liberty to
refuse to do so.
Senator, Simmons position is clear in
the matter. He is not an applicant for
the position, but is simply ready to act
in the matter as the Executive Com
mittee decides. He does not refuse a
reelection if it is the desire of the
party that he continue as Chairman.
1t has been learned that Mr.. j. R.
Young has been considered and discussed
as a possible successor to Chairman
Simmons in case the latter should not
be reelected.
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National Bureaus Crop Report.
tBy the Associated Press


Washington July 29.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop condi-
lions says:
Drought OF considerable severity gen.
orally prevails from Virginia and the
Carolinas westward over Kentucky. Ten
nessee and the northern portion of the
Central and East Gulf States, including
eastern Arkansas. southeastern Missouri;
and the southern portions of Illinois and
Indiana, while heavy and damaging rains
have continued in Texas, portions of the
Missouri Valley, and lower Lake regions.
The corn crop has experienced another
week OF exceptionally favorable conditions
over much the greater part of the prin-
cipal corn area, the least favorable re-
ports being received from southeastern
Missouri and southern Illinois where the
crop is being injured by drought.
The northern portions of the eastern
and central districts of the cotton belt
continue to suffer from drought, the eff
fects of which are beginning to be more
seriously felt, especially on uplands. Out
size the drought area in the districts
named the crop is making very favorable
progress, the plant being heavily fruited
General ~and heavy rains in Texas were
very beneficial in western counties, but
they were not needed elsewhere in that
State These rains have caused very
rapid growth and the plant is heavily
fruited, but considerable damage by boil
weeyil boil worm and sheddings are re-
ported Hot and dry weather is now
needed in Texas to permit cultivation and
check ravages by insects. Picking coll
tinues in the southern counties and has
commenced in the central counties, but
has been retarded by frequent rains.
Tobacco is suffering from drought in
tennessee, Virginia and portions of Ken
lucky and Maryland. In the other to-
hacco States the reports. are generally
promising. Dry weather in the Carolinas
has been very favorable for curing.
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TO THE VETERANS.
General Order No So Concerning the Reunion
at Greensboro

The following general order was is
| sued here yesterday:
| General Order No. 36--The attention
of camp commanders is especially di-
rected to General Order No. 10, from
| Division headquarters, dated July 10Th,
and sent direct from Division head
quarters to the several commanders of
the camps of this Brigade, and they are
hereby particularly notified, that the
words and blankets" in line 2. para
graph 2 of said order have, by direction
of General Carr, been stricken out and
each comrade must carry his own
blankets.
In addition to communicating with
Commander ]. w. Scott. at Greensboro,
as directed, camp commanders are re-
quired to furnish these headquarters as
soon as possible with the number of
comrades from their respective camps.
who will attend the Greensboro Reunion
on August goth. and how many of these
will go into camp.
The Brigadier General Commanding
takes great pride in the fine showing
made by this brigade in the several re-
unions heretofore held and sincerely
hope that he will have still greater
cause of pride when he meets them, with
full ranks, on August Goth at Greensboro
Staff officers will report at once
whether or not they will attend the re-
union, and Camp Commanders are
charged with giving this and all other
orders in regard to the reunion in
Greensboro as much publicity as possible,
and to use their best endeavors to make
the gathering notable one
By order of W. L. LONDON
Brigadier General Commanding.
]. G. RENCHER.
A. A. G. and Chief of Staff.
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Quick Trip to Northwest
via. S. A. L. R'y.

Improved passenger service has beer
inaugurated to the Northwest by the
Seaboard Air Line Railway and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, which
has reduced the time several hours and
only one change of cars between Raleigh
and Cincinnati and two changes tt
Chicago and st. Louis. Following is the
schedule:
Leave Raleigh 11:35 a. m.
Arrive Richmond 4:55 a. m.
Leave Richmond GAS D. m.
Arrive Cincinnati 1850 a. m.
Leave Cincinnati 1920 noon.
Arrive Chicago $40 p. m.
Arrive st. Louis $40 p. m.
This is vestibule limited train con-
Meeting in Cincinnati with the "Big
Four" White City Special, and makes all
of the late train connections out OF
Chicago and St. Louis for all points
West and Northwest. 20
This connection also gives fine service
to the Mountains in Virginia, making
stops at Charlottesville, Basic City
Stanton, Goshen, Clifton Forge, Hot
Springs, Allegheny and White Sulphur
Springs.
A very congenial party of ladies and
gentlemen have already booked for the
trip to California. by the Seaboard Air
Line on August End. Send for an timer
airy. A fine opportunity is afforded for
young people, whose parents may not
be able to go, to enjoy a trip, under the
best chaperonage and auspices. Write
to H. S. Leard, T. P. A., Raleigh, N. c.,
or Thos. d. Meares, G. A., Wilmington
N. C.
The party going to California by the
Seaboard Air Line will have a special
sleeper all the way through. They can
use this at the points where they lay
over to visit places of interest, or go
to hotels as they may find convenient
There will be no danger of finding them
selves without sleeping accommodations
at far western points, where the con-
vergence of travel causes a scarcity OF
Pullmans. Write to H. s. Leard, T. p.
A., Raleigh, N. c., or Thos. d. Meares.
G. A., Wilmington, N. G.
The itinerary as mapped out for the
trip to San Francisco, by the Seaboard
Air Line, is designed to give passengers
the opportunity to see the great scenic
points in Colorado with the least cost,
and to the best advantage. 1t was ar
ranged by experienced railroad men,
after consultation with our patrons who
will make the trip. Write to H. 8
Leard, T. P. o., Raleigh, N. c.. or Thos,
d. Meares, G. A., Wilmington, N. c.
For any information regarding rates,
rates and ETC., apply to
c. H. GATTIS, G. P. and T. A.,
Raleigh, N. c.
H. S. LIZARD. T. P. A.,
Raleigh. N. G.
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The CROPS NEED RAIN
The Drought is the Farmers
Present Trouble.
Soma LEGAL Rains Have Benefited But There is
Deterioration Because of the Lack of
Moisture.

The Weather Bureau of the North
Carolina Section of the Climate and Crop
Service of the United States issues the
following report of conditions for the
week ending Monday, July %:
Despite scattered showers about the
2Srd of the week, which were heaviest
IN the west, drought now prevails over
most of the State, especially through
out the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal
region, and crops in many sections are
suffering severity for lack of sufficient
moisture. The week on that account was
untaVorable for the best progress OF
crops, though otherwise weather con-
diuons were nearly normal. The mean
temperature for the week was rs to rs:
the days were quite warm, but without
excessively high temperatures. and the
NIGHTS were agreeably cool; the amount
OF sunshine was abundant. The local
rains on the 23rd We're very beneficial
where they occurred, but the only sta
ton receiving an amount sufficient to
thoroughly soak the soil was Charlotte;
even where local showers fell crops are
again needing rain badly. There can be
no question that crops have deteriorated
rapidly in many counties in the central
east portion of the State, while in the
central-mountain section the staple crops
are still in excellent condition.
Upland and forward corn have suffered
most from drought; in many fields plants
have fired up to the ears, and it appears
impossible that the grain could fill out
even with an abundant rainfall the COM
ing week; in many sections corn is still
IN very good condition, lowland crops and
late planted being very promising. Cot
ton also is now being damaged to some
extent by drought; plants have not
grown rapidly, and are shedding lower
leaves and forms, but generally this crop
Is not in bad condition; many CORE
spondents report cotton clean and well
cultivated, and forming fruit nicely; in
the south portion plants are heavily
boiled. Tobacco in some fields has been
yellowed or fired by drought before ma
turlty; the bulk of the crop is dipening
very fast, and curing is underway gener-
ally with good results. Peanuts, poto-
toes, field peas and gardens are being
more or less injured by the absence of
rein; the important crop of sweet pota-
toes has been cut short. Turnps are be-
ing sown. Some land has been broken
for wheat. Melons are coming into mar
ket in abundance and are of good quail
lty. Late apples are dropping badly be-
fore maturity. Grapes are fine and the
vines are heavily loaded The import
ant work of setting out strawberry
plants in the east has begun.
Rains reported Gin inches: Whining
ton, 0.30; Weldon, 0S2; Ayden. OBS:
Greensboro, 0.3S; Henrietta. O.19: Raj
eigh, s0-25; Geldsboro, 0.7O; Lumberton.
O.22; New Bern, OPP; Charlotte. / GO.
Hatteras, 0.6O.
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FIRE. {.
WHICH CURES
Rheumatism OR Catarrh
Blood Diseases, Bone Fans.

Recent or old deep-seated cases are al
ways sure signs of impure blood. If you
have aches and pains in bones, joints, or
back, hot, swollen muscles of rheuma-
tism; hawking, splitting, dropping in
throat, impaired hearing or eyesight, bad
breath of catarrh, take a few bottles OF
B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm), which
will make a perfect cure through the
blood. Especially If the case is an old
one, deep-seated one, Blood Balm will
cure when all else fails. B. B. B. makes
the blood pure and rich, and stops all
aches, and makes the breath sweet
Druggists, 81. BY writing Blood Blam
Balm Company, No. 100 Mitchell street.
Atlanta, Ga, sufferers may have a treat
ment of B. B. B. sent free, and test it at
home. Medicine sent at once, prepaid.
Describe trouble, and free medical advice
given until cured. AS Blood Balm has
cured thousands Oh hopeless cases, suf
fers are advised to give B. 3. B. trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
MONTGOMERY CO. CONVENTION.
N. II. Thaver Named For the Senate and Chas
Luther Troy For House.

AT the Montgomery County Convention
all the old county officers were compli-
mented with denomination. For the Sen
ate-Randolph and Montgomery, N. M
Thayer, of Montgomery. received the
nomination, while Chas. Luther captured
the honor of the convention for the
House.
The county officers renominated are:
Sheriff, w. d. Clark; Clerk, C. A. Arm
strong; Register of Deeds, w. ID. Allen
Treasurer, w. d. Clark; Coroner, VIM.
Bostick.
The ticket nominated is a strong one
Put Montgomery down for 500 Demo-
cratic majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
TIE REASON FOR BORROWING.
Why the State Borrowed Two Hundred Thous
and Dollars.

Inquiry having been made by promi-
nent citizen concerning the 100000 bor-
rowed for the State by Treasurer Lacy,
that official furnished the following facts
in his reply:
The law allows me to issue bonds to
pay the interest on our bonds, and as our
interest OH the 4 per cent bonds amounts
to $li2,S94 a year, we did not desire to
make permanent debt, but simply Dor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
To Diffuse Catholic Doctrines,
(By the Associated Press.)

NbN IIIH' kASoUOIILVU I Itoo.J =.
Washington, July 28.-Rev. Alexander
p Doyle, secretary of the Catholic Mis-
sionary Union, has received gift of
$4,000 for the establishment of the
Apostolic Mission House, an institution
which is to be opened in this city for
the training of Roman Catholic priests
as missionaries to nom Catholics and to
the newly acquired insular possessions
of the United States.
The donor declined to allow his name
to be made public, but it is said he is d
well known priest who is greatly inter-
ested in the cause of missions to non
Catholics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
Croatan Indians in School.

The Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton yesterday received the report of the
Superintendent of Schools in Robson
county, which shows that there are 1 1874
Croatan Indian children of school age in
the county. OF this number I'll are in
the schools One reason there are not
more is that these Indians marry very
young, and it is not uncommon for a
girl to be a wife and mother at 10 or 16
years of age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
Bad Crop News in Hyde.
washington Messenger,

me news from Hyde county as to the
condition OF the four weeks ago promis-
ing ctors is indeed sad. No rain of any
consequence has fallen since May. and the
corn crop is literally burned up. and to
add TO the discomforture of the people, a
fire similar to the one that devasted the
county last year has broken out again
We are told the smoke arising from the
fire can be seen for miles, and it is Sc
dcnss in some places, the sun is obscured
and it looks like great red ball in the
heavens
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
Mr.. Bruner Honored.

Mr.. T. X. Bruner, secretary OF the
Boar dof Agriculture, received yesterday
Board of Agriculture, received yesterday
he had been awarded at the South Caro-
lima Interstate and West Indian Expo
sition a diploma of gold medal for dis
tinguished services rendered at the expo
sition. The Diploma of the Exposition
will be issued to Mr.. Bruner at a flu
ture date.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
LIKE DAISIES BEFORE THE scyTHE,

LIKE DAISIES BEFORE THE SCYTHE,
Baby lives are destroyed in summer
by cholera infantum. The attack of the
disease is sudden, it's progress is some
times terribly rapid. Mothers who have
given their children Perry Davis Pain
killer in water with few drops Of
brandy added can tell how this treatment
has checked the diarrhoea and vomiting,
and put the little patient out of danger.
% and so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30

Chief Rabbi Jacob Josephs. of the
United Jewish congregations, the high
est official in the orthodox Jewish reli-
gion in the United States, died last night
at his home in New York of paralysis.
Hundreds of Jewish men and women
gathered outside the house to pray and
lament their loss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30

While there We're scattered heavy
rains throughout Texas yesterday, flood
conditions continue to improve and rail
road officials state they hope to have
their lines in shape for regular traffic
within q short time,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
Loving Cup to Cong. Bellamy.
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington N. c., July 2S.-As token
of their appreciation of earnest and able
work in their behalf the officers of the
United States Revenue Cutter Service
have presented to Congressman John D.
Bellamy, of this district, magnificent
loving cup. 1t was shipped from New
York city, with an enclosed card con-
tanning the names of special commit
tee, Captain John w. Collins and Cap
tain c. F. Shoemaker. The latter officer
IS Well remembered here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30
A. & M. COLLEGE FULL.
Impossible to Accommodate More Pupils From
Outside the State.

President Geo. T. Winston, of the
North Carolina College of Agriculture
and Mechanical Arts, yesterday gave out
the following signed notice which he re-
quests papers in Maryland, Virginia
Tennessee South Carolina and Georgia
to copy:
owing to the large number of appli-
cants from other State for admission ia
this college and the inability of the col
lege to provide even for all North Car
olinians applying for admission, notice
is hereby given that it will be impossi-
BILE at present to receive any student from
other States, except such States as was
already enrolled last session. This is a
matter not of preference, but of necessity
and. Justice
In reference to the above notice Presi-
dent Winston says he has numbers OF
applications, each week, from adjacent
States and many, too, from the North
and from Texas. He would like to have
the boys from other States, but the col
lege being supported by North Carolina
should be primarily for North Caro-
linians.
We are sure the people of the State
will endorse this action. 1t is, however
in marked contrast with the action of
other State Agricultural and Mechanical
colleges. 1t seems that they have room
enough for their own boys and more be-
sides, for they advertise fully in North
Carolina and even offer scholarships
free authorship to North Carolina boys
Our boys should be kept at home and
proper provisions made for their edu-
cation in the A. & M. College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30

turned to the city. He will go to Wind
sor today and the hearing will be this
evening or tomorrow morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-30

The Republicans of the Fifteenth Con-
gressional District of Texas nomia tied
j. c. Scott for Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Closing Exercises at Catawba.
Especial TO News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Newton, n. c., May 16.-The CLOSING
exercises of Catawba College have be
gun. On Wednesday evening the third
annual debate of the PhilOmathean So
ciety was held in the college chapel The
question for debate was, Resolved
That the true American spirit is retro
grading" The affirmative was uphe Id
by ]. W. Warlck and T. L. Wilson; the
negative by j. H. Ramseur and Y. NJ.
Hovis.
The decision was rendered in favor of
the affirmative. Excellent music was
furnished by ]. c. Fox. w. A. Self and
Miss Sharpe.
On Thursday evening the foartis an
nual debate of the Athnnean Society
came off. The subject debated was
Resolved, That Trusts are detrimental
to Labor, Capital. and the country"
Those on the affirmative side were w
s. Clapp, G.. r. Hutchinson? on the mega
tive, Milton Whitener, d. Witherspoon.
The young men all acquitted them
selves well. the decision OF the Judges
was in favor of the negative.
This contest is for the J. C. Coulter
medal, to be awarded during commence
mcnt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
BLACK GOODS THIS WEEK.


is of the most powerful attractions of this big SALE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
FOR THE ORPHANS ROME.
Appropriations by the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows. Adjournment.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
| Greensboro, N. G., May Greensboro
very much enjoyed the visiting Odd Eel
lows, and is gratifed beyond expression
| at the cordial manner in which they
speak of their entertainment here In
the concluding hours Of the session yes
terday the following officers were APP
pointed for the ensuing year:
Grand Marshall, J. J. Hopkins. VIII
mington; Grand Conductor. r. II. Jones.
Winston Salem; Grand Guardian !. G..
Shannonhouse Charlotte; Grand Herald.
b Fl. Brooks, Reidsville; Grand Chap
lain, Rev. f. G. Swinden. Goldsboro
An interesting incident OF the closing
scenes was the presentation to retiring
Grand Master Murray Of a beautiful
Grand Master jewel. The presentation
speech was made in neat style by Mr..
II. ) Buchanan, and the response by
Grand Master Murray was eloquent and
affecting An appropriation not exceed
ing $4,000 was made for the sanitary i'm
provement of the Orphans Home at
Goldsboro. to be supplemented with like
amount from the trustees.
sufficient fund was also set aside
for the higher education of inmates Of
the Home. The final adjournment was
had at one o'clock yesterday.
The following are the members of the
graduating class of Salem Academy and
College. the centennial celebration of
which begins May %: Anne Lavinia
Brooks. Laura Maude Cherry, Julian Eiiz-
abeth Davis. Dora blanche Holt. Ellen
Jane Hutchinson, Mary Lee Joyner, Kath-
i crime Coreen LentZ, Bertha Louise Line
back Emma Pearl Mcdearis, Robina
Webb Mickle Vivian Godfrey Norton.
Lillian AIfrida Perry, Eiyth Evelyn Phil
brick, Bertha Robertson. Caroline olivia
Sreas. Mary Agnes Thompson, Lucinda
Louise Vance, Louise Wiles. Martha Isa-
bella Billiard. Annie Manning David,
Martha Elizabeth Harris Leonora Eliza
beth Hough, Lille Matte Jones, Mary
! Amanda Kapp. Cora Ashley Lewis, Ada
Felicia Lineback, Florence LeOnora Mes
ser. Mar Dabney, Mcmillan. Harriet
Estena Palmer, Marguerite Blum Petree,
Percy Powers, Mary Katherine Spach,
Jessie May Stanton, Mabel Virginia
Traxler. Jeanette Wesloskie, Adelaide
Elizabeth Windsor.
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Prospective Triple Wedding.
Especial to News and Observer

NSgCOIaI 70 0NVN9 eIIIU OU9CI 'UI'J
Ashcville, N. c., May ia triple
Will occur at Big Ivy in a few
days The brides are sisters aged
eighteen, twenty and twenty-one.
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Further Damage From the Hail

Especial to the News and Observer
Kittrell, n. c., May 16-It has been
learned that wheat was greatly damaged
in the track of the hail storm of the
18th. The damage was from one-fourth
to the entire crop in some places. A
mile to the west of this place the hail
was exceedingly heavy and was driven
by the wind like musket balls. The
houses are battered as if by spent balls.
Turnips and radishes were split ard
reduced to pulp as far down as the i'm
pact of the hail-stones could reach.
The Park Region Hail Insurance Co.
promptly adjusted the losses on the
strawberry farms of the Continental
Plant Co. A great many farmers in the
county are insuring their crop, especially
tobacco, against hail which in five min
utes can wipe out years work.
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Preachers Libel Suit.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Salisbury, ~ c., May 1.-THE libel
suit of DR.. j. n. Stallings, a leading
Baptist minister. at one time editor of
the Daily Index, against r. P. Jonson
and j. X. Roumeche and c, n. Brown,
the two latter the publishers of the
Daily Sun, for $4,000 in each ease, comes
up this week In the temperance agita-
ton of year and a half ago Mr.. john
sen, a leading Prohibitionist denounced
in the Sun the dispensary plan proposed
for Salisbury in the Legislature, and
Dr. Stallings alleges, says he was ny
pocritical in his temperance views. using
libelous language calculated to destroy
his usefulness as a minister. For this
he sues johnson and the Sun publishers.