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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29
New EnaIand,a Immenee Tree.

One of the largest trees in New
England is an elm on the farm Of
Fred Stanley in Berwick. a foot from
the ground this tree, which was meas
ured by William Harper Deering OF
Saco, aged 81, is 35 feet and IL inches
in circumference. If this tree were
manufactured into cord wood, It is es-
timated It would make pile four feet
wide, four feet high and eighty feet
long. There is a lady now living who
says that her mother set the tree out
and as near as can be ascertained 1t
was done In 1900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Or. Gsorga r. kunz has discovered
that the activity Of radium Is multi.
piled one thousandfoad BY mixing It
With pulYorized Willemite. which costs
little 81 nothing. Thanks to the 40.
tsyify 81 scienfista. the world Is likely
roon 70 set the full benefit OF that
nysteriOus force. yadioactlyity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

COrbett thinks he can whip Fitz-
simmons and Fitzsimmons thinks he
can whip Corbett and both viii con-
tinue to think SO as long as the pu >
lie is willing to pay the admission fee
70 the ringside.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The man who knows enough TO tell
somebody near enough Tor her 10 hear
that his wife Is the only woman ID
ne world who knows how to have
Soase made uag never get to laEsan.
but he viii never land b divorce
court New f0fk Pfeah.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Jimmie the Bum" who has Just
died IN New York, gets more obitu-
aries and editorials than though he
had aeen meritorious citizen. Yet
there are ~bums" dying every day,
"unwept, unhonored and unsung"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

A new York society woman says
the Goeiets were extravagant in pay
ing 100000 for the duke Of Rox-
burghe. Would she have approved Of
buying him If he had been marked
down 70 81, 999 ,99S?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29
collar and cur statIstIos.

The Census Bureau has issued a re.
port on the manufacture of collars and
cuffs in the United States during the
census year 1900. 1t shows capital
Of s1O,21s,s17 invested in the fifty
seven establishments reporting. The
value Of products Is given as SIS. 7ss,.
132.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29
PoasIbIlltlea Of Arohlteoture.

An architect of New York says that
with the modern steel frame a build.
ing can be carried to height equal to
seven and one-half times the diameter
of the base. BY this rule on an ordin.
airy city block could be erected a build.
ing 1900 feet high, 500 feet higher
than Eiffel tower. 1t would have 12S
stories and cost about $50. 100000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The intending train robbers waved
q red light across the track for Engi-
neer Boss. but he ran by without stop
ping. The man who knows when to
disObay ironclad orders is the one
worth money to his employers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Train robbers will have nervous IN
digestion and fainting fits when they
hear that an unguarded clerk carried
100000 from Washington to New
York in a suit case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

In some parts of Switzerland they
have laws which make it necessary to
have horses hitched TO automobiles
so that other horses will not be fright.
ened by them. The horse still has
his uses.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Harry Lehr says the lapel button
hole should be abolished. Harry is al
ways deeply interested in some ques-
ton of supreme importance to man
kind.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The Washington Post asserts that
Lou Dillon and Major Delmar are the
only ones who ever kept the promise
held out in the sign, will be back
in two minutes"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29


The sun sinks low,
Its golden glow
Falls chanting o'er the taWny plain;
a gentle breeze
From far-off seas
Blows gently DER the wagon train;
A mellow beauty softly reigns--
IT'S sunset on the Western plains
The twinkling stars
Through azure bars
Look down upon the daFkeDed plain.
The coyotes cry
And night Winds sigh
Arc blended In a long refrain:
A mystic wild enchantfnent reignB-
It's midnight on the Western plains.
Long rays OF light
DiHpel the night
As alRnting sunbeRtns span the plain;
Wild flowers fair
Perfume the air.
While westward Wends the wagon train
The god OF day IN glory Feigns-
IT'S sunrise on the Western plains.
Louis p. Callahan. In Pittsbnfg Dii
patch
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

It is safe to suppose that when the
man who was enjoined by neighbor
from swearing received notice of the
restraining order there was need for
its application right away.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Doubtless King Edward feels that
the salary he receives justifies him in
simplifying the duties of his job to the
extent Of acting as his own managing
editor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Prominent Citizens Urge Purchase
Of Jones Site So That Dam May Be
Built at Once-Opinions on the Dam
Project.-Headlines in Ohio State
Journal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The farmers in Central Iowa are
clamoring for elevators. Probably get
ting too blamed lazy to walk upstairs.
Los Angeles Times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

A careful staUistician says 100000
900 safety pins are made in this coun-
try every year. What becomes Of all
the safety pins?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Turkey is willing to bring about re-
forms in Macedonia If she is only
given time and her ammunition holds
out
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Life insurance companies are not
sending agents to Macedonia just at
present, as the climate there is very
unhealthy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Alfred Austin has written a tragedy.
The publishers confidently expect it to
take rank with the best efforts OF
Messrs. AIDE and Dooley.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Col. Carroll D. Wright declares that
the world is better now than it ever
was beforehand as the world is what
we make 1t; that's a big compliment
to all Of Us.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The hickory nut crop is reported to
be unusually large. If the coal trust
doesn't behave we may burn hickory
nuts.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Ohio country school teachers are
leaving their jobs to run city trolley
cars. Prefer to teach the young idea
how to scoot, it seems.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

War between South American repub-
lies is always useful In relieving the
ennui between revolutions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Mary MacLane says the future IS a
Lutte without strings. It may also be
described as an untooted flute.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The more popular driver is, the
longer neck his horse seems to have
in a close finish.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Mr.. Balfour seems fated to play sec
ond fiddle. First Chamberlain and
now the king is taking first honors.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

And France won't be content with
half-morocco either.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Things are moving rapidly when a
horse that trots IN 2:01 is considered
slow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

Colombia may hold a poor hand, but
she has a first rate poker face.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

The worm has turned. Anti-Hia
vstha clubs have started into being.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

On the Heels Of a Hot Time.
Young men often are in hurry to.
deal with the devil, and they spend
the rest OF their lives trying to back
out of the bargain they made.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

a Chicago proaoher states positive.
Il that tho Creator never meant 40
asF Is - atlratsd"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

fne touch OF sacrifice on my part to
leave you fancy free to dream Of the
Rffectionate girl
The professor opened his lips wrath
fully; but just then the expressman's
FALL herei" sounded through the hall.
John was already on The vine
wreathed porch. as Helen gave her
boy one long, goodbye kiss and push
% him towerd the door Run. sweet
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-29

A German inventor has devised =
hat that he claims would be useful In
uncertain climates Il is teleacopiC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
DAUGHTERS AND
SONS OF THE KING
Third Days Session We'll At
tended and Encouraging
Reports Made.

At the third days session Of the Kings
Daughters and Sons. held at Centenary
Methodist Church yesterday, the usual
excellent attendance was present and
the usual interest WAS manifested In
the transactions OF the body. The mat
ter of chief moment In tho day was the
election OF officers. that occurred In the
morning.
The first meeting OF tho day began
Mt the usual hour and proved to be
most interesting one. Miss Hattie John
son, chairman OF the credentials COM
mittee, submitted her report. which
was followed by reports from tho circles
and unions. One of the most interesting
OF the latter was that presented by Miss
Lottie Burwell. Of Bedford City. Miss
Burwell told OF family which was aided
by her circle. In which there were five
children. none of whom had any use OF
their spinal column. Both tho father and
mother are robust and healthy, but each
one of their offspring Is affected In the
same way One of the children was sent
to Philadelphia to II hospital for treat
ment The case excited unusual COM
ment, there being few on record. In the
family of one OF the emperors or Ger
many there was similar affliction,
which Is caused by some disease OF the
backbone
Mrs. I. G. Davis presented the plan to
the convention OF issuing this year
handsome Kings Daughters calendar,
with a prayer for each month, a verse
to live by for each month and church
calendar MS we'll as year calendar. The
cost will DO rs cents. and Mrs Davis
asked how many would BIO taken by the
Virginia convention.
In the afternoon session reports con-
t,nued, and considerable routine business
was transacted
The night session was held at the First
BAPTIST Church. and was largely at
tended. DR.. George Cooper conducted the
devotional exercises. Announcement was
made Of the officers elected for the ensuing
year, as follows:
Mrs. Clarence burton. State secretary;
Mrs Loula McPhail, corresponding secre-
tnry; Miss Margaret Roper. Norfolk. State
treasurer Executive Commlttee---Mlss
Lucy Bronddus, Luray: Mrs, j, B. Pinner.
Suffolk; Miss Vina Wilcox, Charles City
county: Mrs. Lennle Bonney. Norfolk;
Mrs Il, G. Means, Low Moor. and Mrs
l., b. Janney, Richmond,
It was decided to have the next meet
Ing at Front Royal.
Following these announcements tho Aud
ting Committee reported the accounts OF
tho treasurer correct-a mere form. MIS-
Davis, OF New York. made brief ad-
dress, which was admirable, Resolutions
of appreciation of the couvtesies extended
by the people of Richmond. press ana
transportation companies were adopted
Then occurred the final acts OF the con-
yention--the beautiful consecrsti ton of tho
order. All knelt at the altar and repeated
after Mrs Davis the motto of the orsani-
cation.
The music furnished by the First Church
qLartette was of a high order and great
~ enjoyed Adjournment until nsat year
followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
The Best Way of Carl 6 for Worn-o'
Ministers Discus q.
fsoec'el TO The Timcs-Di-patch

Especial to The Timcs-Di- patch
GREENVlLLE. y. G. Oct. 3.-P. B.
Hall. pastor of the church at Kinston.
opened the services In the North Carolina
Christian Missionary Conferences .yester-
day at Q o'clock. with devotional exer-
cises.
p. s. Swain. OF Plymouth. spoke on
the subject of ministerial relief. But lit
tie provision has been made In the State
for those who have worn themselves out
in the service Of the churches, dis
cussion followed regarding the best means
of providing for the old ministers who
may need help.
The chairman Of the Committee on obit-
uaries. John B. Respess. of Washington.
made report. One minister has died
during the past year, Rev. A. G. Hart
a telegram was received from three
young men. who are ministerial students
of North Carolina. requesting the reading
of Col 35. This was read and the tele-
gram responded to.
DR.. ]. C.. Coggins. president OF Atlantic
Christian College. addressed the conven-
ton on the. subject OF Christian educa-
ton. His discourse was followed by a
plea in behalf Of the college by j. ]. Har-
per. chancellor, who succeeded in obtain
ing pledges and cash to the amount OF
several hundred dollars.
The reports Of the various committees
were made in the afternoon. The board
OF officers for the past year was con-
convention Is Washington. 1t was report
ed that the amount received for evange-
liz ne purposes the past year was about
5l.060
The convention closed by sermon at
night by DR.. J. G. CogGins. -5-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
NEGRO FAIR
AT RALEIGH
Booker T. Washington Speaks
to Big. Crowd.
HE GIVES SOUND ADVICE
The Masonic Temple Building Commit
tee Rel ct All Plans and Sel-ct an
Architect 10 Prepare New
Drawings.
(speclnl TO rhe Tlmes.plspatcl1.l

Especial TO The Times Dlspatch).
RALEIGH, N. c.. oct. 30.-Booker L.
Washington was the attraction Mt tho
negro state fair to-day. He sopko at 2 =.
Nj, and was heard by an immense crowd
OF negroes aud probably two hundred
white people.
Nothing but the highest praise Is heard
from people Of both races for his address
which emphasized The necessity of manual
training for negro youths. urged that
negroes should, as far as possible, stay
on farms.
He said the agricultural negro was
the hone Of the race and city life the
greatest corrupting agency for them.
IIc urged tina, negroes strive fofomore
thorough schools in which manual train
ing predominates, and declared the, move
ment in some quarters to dividctpublic
school funds between the races on the
base OF the tar paid by each as most
pernicious movement that could but prove
disastrous to both races.
He urged his hearers TO lose no oppor-
runlty TO cultivate in every manly way
the greatest hirmony between the races.
NEW CHARTERS.
The Secretary OF State charters the
Bald Creek Supply Company, OF Bald
Mountain, Yarcy county, 5000 capital, to
conduct q drug business.
Another charter is to Hurley Bcamon
Company. of Troy. Montgomery county,
capital s. ooOt
Tho j. D. Harris Plumbing and Supply
Company, Washington, y. c., is charter
ed; $500 mpital.
The Canolna Mutual Insurance Com
pany (colo,ed concern was chartered
with principal Office in Raleigh. to do
mutual inurance business.
DISCARD ALL PLANS.
The afponic Temple Building Commit
toe met to-day and rejected all plan.
for the Grand Lodge Temple to be erect
ed In Ealeigh including drawings from
a half dozen architects. and selected
Charlej X. Bryant of Charlotte, to pre-
pare an entirely new set OF plans. Before
doing;so he is to visit Masonic temples
In the principal cities with a view to
getting the latest and best features for
the North Carolina temple. which they
dcclire shall be an architectural orna-
melt, ideal Masons home. and cerdit to
Masonry for century or longer.
Committeeman here were Grand secre-
ta.y John c.. Drewry, Raleigh: Major
s,muel n. Smith. Winston. and DR.. r..
] Noble, OF Selma.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
ANOTHER WRECK
Southern Engine PIows Through Ca
GOOSE and Several Oars.
Especial to Tho Tlmes-D spatch.)


SALISBURY. n. c.. Oct, S0.-Lexington.
about fifteen miles north Of this city.
was the scene of another wreck on the
Southern early this morning. Northbound
freight No. Y was running in two sections
and the first section had stopped, ACCORD
Ing to orders on the siding at Lexington.
The second section. which was a light
tran, also had orders, 1t is said. to take
the same siding there being room for
when the second train pulled in, steam
was escaping from tho engine at such, a
rate that the engineer could not see the
shut off steam he was within a few feet
of the caboose OF the other train. The
engine, plowed through the caboose and
several loaded freight cars OF the sec
ton in front slightly damaging the en-
yond a severe shock, The track has been
cleared and the main line trains We're
delayed only short while.
The two cOlorcd fircmen who were kill
ed In the wreck at Bessemer City, near
Charlotte. yesterday each had $1,000 ncci-
dent insurance with the Aetna Company,
represented at this place by Maupn Bros.
$500 in death claims on account OF WRECKS
this year at this point
a damage suit. Instituted against the
Southern Railway by the executor OF Pos
lost his life in wreck at Danvile Va,
has been compromised by the payment to
lis estate. OF $1,000, The DECEASED. who
formerly lived near, Lex ngton, N. c., had
settled. 1t is learned.
of Riacisburg, s, G., WAS severely In.
1ured In wreck near Fishing Creek. S..
G and Ra D beS S e nS but the
row receives $1,000 for the injuries sus-
taned. while on the Southern Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
CATCHING" COLD.
Why Some People Take Cold So
Easily in the Fail.

A person doesn't take cold unless the
vital power OF the system Is lowered.
err err people whose blood has been over
heated during the summer. are IN weak
condition and easily catch cold
Father Johns Medicine cures the
colo ), BY increasing the h., vitality a, y. It
tacks. throat and lung troubles, pneu-
monia and consumption. Take 1t alter
any exposure and you will never have
q cold.
This remedy, prescribed by 2 doctor p,
q the highest standing and ,s emlnence ~ IN
ther John O'Bricn, fifty years ago by
whom 1t was recommended and from
whom 1t derived Its name. Is not a
patent medicine: neither does It con-
tain opium, morphine. or any OF the pol.
sonous drugs found In over SO per cent. OF
the patent medicines and cough bal
sans.
While It's formula Is simple. It's ingrc,-
dents are the most valuable and such
as are prescribed by the leading ply
s.cians OF the day to meet the require
ments Of the different organs of the
body.
1t cures the cold and builds you up
at the game time because It ;fs nour-
ishinent for the blood and nerves-prc-
vents grip pneumonia and consumption
can take 1t right along. The
81 bottles contain three times the guam
ltity Of the 50cent size.
Father Johns Medicine is for sale by
Owens & Minor Drug Co., 1907 East Main
Street; City Drug Store. 1444 East MAN
Street: Peoples Drug store. 1900 VIII
9ol North Fifth street; Pinc-street Phar-
macy. 1874 South Pine Street: East Phar-
macy. 2C0l Venabe Street. Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
Industrial Activity Has Increased Some
what
(By Associated Press.3

(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, Oct. s0.-R. G. Dun q
Company's weekly review OF trade to-
morrow will say:
Industrial activity ha. increased some-
what, many plants resuming and others
preparing to reopen on Monday. Several
pending labor controversies have reached
the other hand, strikes are ordered. and
some mills will be closed by lack OF new
business. while the struggle for control Of
the copper properties has thrown thou
sands out of work. While there Is evil
dence OF a setback In the steel industry.
and some hesitation In textiles at the
east, the general tenor of these reports
Is encouraging for a continuance OF pros
perty particuarly IL the sections ms where G,n,
lections arc causing some uneaslness, and
financial conditions are unsettled. MGR
chandise is freely distributed. and rail-
way earnings for October thus far sur
pass last years by So per cent. and
those of 1901 by 1874 per cent.
Purchases OF iron and steel products
are still restricted to immediate REQUIRE
Quotations appears checked.
Some Increased interest ls nptcd IN
structural material for office buildings.
warehouses and bridges, but orders are
INSIGNIFICANT when compared with last
Years business IN this linc.
For the first time this season It is pos
sible to record a distinctly better tone
in the market for cotton goods, Print
yances being quoted. and the market for
staple and fancy prints Is strengthened by
the paucity OF supplies. 80 -.
Failures this week We're 2aS, against 2SS
last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
STREET CAR IN A BRAZE
Unique Sight in Fulton Early Yesterday
Morring.

Unique Sight in Fulton Early Yesterday
Morring.
One of the most unique fires of tho
number which as occurred in the past
few days was that yesterday morning in
Fulton.
A street car In a light blaze is sone-
thing seldom seen. This happened about
o'clock, and 1t was troublesome little IRE
to extnguish. While Car No. ~ was pass
Ing under the Chesapeake and Ohio VIA
duct at Third and Louisiana Streets. the
trolley wire broke and one piece of IL fell
on top of the car. setting fire TO It and
causing a considerable blaze when
spread rapidly.
Box ?32 was pulled, and in a few minutes
engines and We're on tho scene.
When the water was turned on portion
OF the stream struck the car where the
wire was touching, producing beautiful
electrical display, The wire was removed
and the blaze was soon eNunsu!shed.
Traffic was blocked Tor some time ana
the car had to be towed To the Shaaa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
SIZE OF The
COTTON CROP
Estimated to Be Smaller Than
That of Last Year.
QUALITY is EVEN BETTER
According to Higher Price Ruling it is
Estimated That the Value Of the
Crop Will Be as Great as on
Former Years.
QUALITY is EVEN BETTER
(By Associated Press.)


NEW YORK, October 3o.-This years
cotton crop is estimated to be no larger
than, If 1t equals. that of last year, which
was 10.727,o00 bales, according to a special
report to be issued tomorrow by Brad
streets. The report, which is based on
special inquiry made by Bradstreet's cor
respondents throughout the South, will
say:
ITO the main leading question as to the
probable yield this year. as compared
with last, the unanimity of the opinion
pointing to a yield below that of 1902 Is
notable. Two States, Alabama and Louis
lana, report q probable increase In pro-
duction. Texas shows much diversity OF
opinion. the net result beng a crop about
equal to last year. while the other States
report decreases. most notable In South
Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee, with
smaller reductions in North Carolina,
Georgia. Arkansas and FLORIDA.
ce-fourths OF the questions point to
the belief that no top crop worth men
ticnipg will be gathered. but the answers
as to the question of grading and staple
show 1t to be better as a whole than last
year.
Although the general consensus Of opin-
ion is that the crop will be smaller than
year ago, it is pointed out that the
higher price ruling, the advance on last
year being one to one. and three-quarters
cents, makes the crop, potentially, as val
liable In money way as year ago.
Making allowance for estimation,
in bales no larger. IT, indeed, 1t quite
equals, that of last year, which saw 4
commercial crop of lO7270o0 bales mar
keted"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
NOT AFRAID OF THIRTEEN
Hon. Carrier Harrison If Elected Will
O.: cupv That Seat in n use.

Mr.. j. n. Brenaman. Of TINS city, N Sc
son. Of Powhatan, nominee TO-. the House,
Wrote to Mr., Harrison that No u was
the most desirable one left, and that II
tie prospective delegate . WAS not sup nne
Of the hest In the House. Mr., Harrison
In replying wrote as follows:
"Yes; i shall tempt fate and accept the
No. is. 1t has followed me with wonder
fll persistence. | beat my opponent In
the primary by ?ls, MY expense account
was S5ls On the thirteenth my opponent
filed His notices. Just before mot you
thsst eSiil courthouse to centraiia. and
when got in, was Informed Of the fact
thai I made the thirteenth member or
thu party. and then came your letter Of
nv Republican opponent wins out will
have a superstition all right"