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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
New England Men Watch
ing the South.
MAY FOLLOW OUR LEAD
Cotton Situation Said to be Most Crit
ical in twenty-five years. High
Price of Raw Material
Given as the
Cause.
(By the Associated Press.)

Boston, Dec. 4.-That widespread cur
tailment of production by cotton mills il
the United States will be found neces
sary during the next few months on ac-
count of the great cost of the raw ma
terial is the opinion of leading mill mer
in this city from which the policy OF
many cotton mills in the North is di-
rected. The market for finished material
has not been satisfactory for month,
and prices nave not risen CORRESPONDENCE
with those of cotton. The cotton mills
in New England employ fully 175,O0(
hands, $1,000 of whom have had their
wages reduced ten per cent this fall and
$4,000 additional will suffer cut within
the next two weeks.
A matter of great interest in New Eng
land is the project now on foot in the
Southern States, to bring about a gen.
eral curtatilment. A meeting of the
Southern manufacturers has been called
for next Tuesday and if a policy o.
widespread curtailment is adopted, il
will have much influence on the future
action in large New England mill cen
ters.
Whether or not a general agreement
IN the North to shut off the steam car
be reached in the present crisis is no1
known at this time, but it is expected tha
the Southerners direct general policy
1t will induce a large number of North
ern manufacturers, especially in Fal
River and Rhode Island, to stop thei
spindles. If no agreement is reached il
the South there is little likelihood of ar
understanding being arrived at by North
ern mill owners as a whole. for those
who have cotton do not care to stop man
ufacturing while their competitors are
turning out their usual amount of good
in to the market.
Most manufacturers here agree that
the cotton situation is the most critical
for twenty-five years.
Several mill treasurers have today pre-
dicted that an extensive curtailment IL
inevitable. Should no general curtailmert
in New England be agreed upon during
the winter, it is thought that only the
mills that are financially the strongest
will be able to keep all their machinery
in operation. In Manchester, N. H., Low
IL ad a number of Maine points ther;
is said to be a large supply of old cot
ton on hand, but in Fall River and il
many Rhode Island towns and elsewhere
the amount is limited.
There are about 1900 cotton mills II
the United States with nearly $4,000 ,0o(
spindles. OF this number $40 mills witt
nearly 14,5O0 900 spindles are in New Eng
land About 2,192,OOO bales of cotton arr
consumed annually in the Northern
States when the mills are all running
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers in
Wake county were recorded yesterday;
r. Fl. Dowd TO B. G. Ferrell. Two tracts
of % "a and sc IA acres in Middle Creek
township at 5000.
Henry r. Goodwin to j. M. Todd One
tract of 25 IL acres in Little River town
ship at 1925 dollars.
A. w. Holloway, of Durham. to j. T..
Rogers, of Durham. One tract OF 1902
acres in Oak Grove township for $500.
N. e. Page to Elmore & Page. One tract
of 33 ga acres in Panther Branch town
ship for 5000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Burgess Boil WeeviI Bill.
(By ;he Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 4.-Representatve
Burgess, of Texas, introduced a bill to-
day to lessen the damage Of the cotton
boil weevil, directing the Secretary of
Agriculture to appoint a cotton commit
tee in his department to include residents
of the States of Texas and Louisiana
to study the problem. The bill appro-
PIRATES $3.50, 900 to be used for this pur-
pose. The suggestions of this commission
are to be embodied into regulations anl
recommended to the legislatures OF cot
ton raising States, for enactment into
law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
w. M. SPRINGER DEAD.
A Democratic Leader Once Conspic-
uous in Congress.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 4.-Former
Representative William M. Springer, Of
Illinois, Democratic leader conspicuous
in the House of Representatives, during
the 44th 10 53rd Congresses, inclusive
and once chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee of the House, died at
his residence in this city today, aged Ga
years. His death was due to pneumonia
contracted in Chicago Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. Springer has been resident of this
city during the past few years following
his retirement from Congress and has
followed the practice of law. He is
survived by a widow and a son, who is
chaplain in the army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
FRED L. MERRITT.
Sales OF Print Cloths.
CBv the Associated Press J

Rail- River, Mass, Dee. 4.-The sales in
the print cloth market for the week will
amount to about 100000 pieces. far
business is reported as the result of the
weeks trading in the local cloth market
adm general conditions are much stronger
than those of the previous week, a general
advance of about is being reported in
odd goods. Interest during the week has
been for the most part centered in the
estimated cotton crop report, the figures
published and the subsequent rise in the
commodity being the cause of much uneas'
mess.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm Newy Circulation

alleged conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment by selling leather pouches at exorbi-
tant prices, decided today to close the
case without putting single witness on
the stand to testify for their clients.
William S. BRYAN, Of counsel for the
accused sprung a decided surprise when
he arose and said:
I'VE do not think the government has
made a prima facie case, and, therefore,
we will offer no witnesses"
Mr.. Bryan then announced that prayers
will be prepared tomorrow and exchanged
between counsel. Argument on the pray
ers will be offered Mondoy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Committees Meet.

The State Board of Missions and Sun
day Schools of the State Baptist Conven-
tion, met last evening at the headquar-
ters OF the board over the Baptist Book
Store.
Reports were made by Livingstone
Johnson, corresponding secretary; j. c.
Caddell, vice president of the Home Mis-
sion Board; w. c. Tyree, president
of the Foreign Mission Boa-l; Miss Fan
ME Heck, president of the Woman's Cen
trail Committee. and T. Neil Johnson, sec
retary of the Sunday School Board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Congressman Weds Actress.
(By the Associated Press.)


New York, Dec. 4.-Miss Minnie Ash
ley, well known actress, was married to
former Congressman William Astor Chan
Ter today at the Rectory of st. George
Protestant Episcopal Church. The cere-
mony, which was performed by Rev. DR..
w. S. Rainesford, was witnessed by Win
throp Chanler, who acted as best man,
Mrs. Ashley, mother of the bride; Miss
Margaret Chanler, a sister of the bride
groom: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Stuyvesant
Chanler. Mr.. and Mrs. John Chapman and
Mrs. Emmett.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Chanler left for Palm Beach,
Fla, where they will spend their honey.
moon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Here's What Congress Did.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. G, Dec. 4-The House
was in sessEn but five minutes today and
adjourned until tomorrow after transact.
ing minor business
Washington, Dec. 4.-The Senate was in
session today from noon until 1885 and
adjourned until tomorrow.
The business transacted was purely Of
a routine character. 1t had been consi1-
cred probable that a resolution for the ad-
journment of the extra session of Con-
gress would be brought in, but none was
offered and a session was provided for to-
morrow with the hope that an adjourn
ment agreement may be reached by that
time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Medicine Bulletin,

The Bulletin of the North Carolina
Board of Health for November, made it's
appearance yesterday. 1t contains an
elaborate article concerning "Our Medical
Law" quoting large number of cases
and arguments There is an interesting
review of diseases of October, 1908. 1t
also contains a mortuary report for Oc-
tober, 1903. of the different towns in the
State and has list of the county super
intendents of health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Goes to Greensboro.

Yesterday Mrs. T. A. Armstrong and
children left for Greensboro, where they
will make their home. A large number
of friends were at the depot to say fare
well, for the family has a large circle
of friends here.
Mr.. ]. r. A. Power left also and will
join Mr.. Armstrong in Greensboro. These
two gentlemen have purchased propert
in that place, and will engage in the
wood and coal business there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
And in the F:Iowery Fra
grant Month OF May.
BY THE BY, HEARST
Yes, He sends Flowers to Ladies OF
the Carolina Party and Receives
a Resolution of Thanks.
A Bill by
Webb.
Especial to News and observee1


Washington, d. c., Dec. 4.-The North
Carolina Press Association at its final
meeting this afternoon selected St. Louis
at its next place of meeting and the
month of May as the time. The exact
date, however, will be fixed later by the
executive committee.
Fair authority to have the National Press
Association and the various State press
associations meet in st. Louis at the same
time next year, with view to having a
Press Week" at the fair 1t was in pur-
suance of this scheme that the St. Louis
invitation was extended and accepted by
the North Carolina association.
Also, at today's meeting the customary
resolutions of thanks and appreciation
were adopted Among them was resolu-
tion of thanks to Editor William r.
Hearst, of the New York American, for
some beautiful flowers sent the ladies in
the North Carolina party.
The morning was spent by the visitors
in carriage ride given them by the
North Carolina delegation in Congress.
The Treasury building, Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing and the Congressional
Library were among the places visited.
They were at the Capitol at noon to wit
ness the meetinr- of Congress, and after
the House adjourned they were presented
to Speaker Cannon and to Editor Hearst,
who is now one of the New York delega-
ton in Congress.
Most of the editors and those with them
are leaving tonight for home, although a
few of them will visit Baltimore before
returning.
THE WEBB BILL.
Third Assistant Postmaster General
Madden is calling the attention of post
masters to section 452 of the postal laws,
which provides that every paper, except
weekly publications. deposited in free
delivery Office for delivery by carriers
shall have a one cent stamp on it. This
law has been long and almost uniformly
violated, Mr. Madden says, as the custom
in many cities has been to accept papers
for such delivery at pound rates
The ruling is one of great Importance,
especially to daily papers having city sub
scribers to whom the paper Is delivered
through the postoffice. The injustice OF
it consists in the fact that papers printed
elsewhere can be sent to other offices and
delivered at pound rates, which the home
paper must pay one cent on each copy.
To remedy this, Representative Webb,
OF North Carolina, today introduced bill
in the House which provides:
THAT the rate of postage OH newspapers
or other publications of the second class,
when sent by the publisher thereof from
The office of publication, including sample
copies, or when sent from news agency
to actual subscribers thereof, or to other
news agents, shall be entitled to transmits
sion through the mails at one cent a
round, or fraction thereof, and this rate
of postage shall apply to all newspaper
and other second class mail matter de-
posted in a letter carrier or free delivery
office for delivery by its carriers, such
postage to be prepaid as now provided by
law"
FRED L. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05

during the week 30, 1893 bales, against an
increase during the corresponding period
last season of rs, TIC, including stocks left
over at ports and interior towns from the
last crop and the number of bales brought
into sight thus far for the new crop, the
supply to date is 5,44S, $40 against 5,558, 1874
for the same period last year
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
No Change Says Williams.
(By the Associated Press)

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 4.-President ]. Skei
ton Williams, and other officials of the
Seaboard Air Line, who are in South
Florida on tour of inspection, spent
the day on a trip over their tracks.
Tonight President Williams was shown
the story in the morning papers as a
special dispatch from Boston, which said
that II. M Atkinson, of Atlanta, might
succeed Mr.. Williams as president OF the
Seaboard Air Line Railway and that the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Rope Breaks, Eleven Fall to Death.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Lege. Belgium, Dec. 4.-Eleven coal
miners were killed today at the Gasson-
Laouasse mine at Montegnee, through the
breakine. of the rope by which cage was
being hauled UP. The men were precipi-
tated to the bottom OF the pit ana theif
bodies were horribly mangled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
JOHN r. MORRIS DYING.
Noted Writer of Goidsb0ro in Extremis
at Baltimore.
Especial to News and observer.)

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 4.-John r. Nor
lis, of Goldsboro, the noted writer and
travelling man, is tonight reported dying
at the University of Maryland Hospital
For months he had been suffering from
diabetes and recently his condition grew
more serious and he came here to have an
operation performed. Gangrene set In, in
the foot, and an operation was performed,
but too late Blood poisoning ensued and
the physicisns say there is no chance to
save his life.
Many Baltimore friends have called at
the hospital to show their high regard for
him
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Sonth Dakota Case.

Hon. James H. Merrimcn. of Asheville.
and Hon. George Rountree, of Whining
ton, were in the city yesterday and held
consultation with Governor Aycock,
Judge Shepherd and Attorney General
Gilmer in regard to the re-argument OF
the South Dakota suit case before the
United States Supreme Court January
A. 1904. /
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
Hold the Government Has No Case.
fRv the Associated Press.)

Baltimore. Dec. 4.--Pinning confidence
in tba belief that the prosecution has
failed 70 make prima facie case against
former postal Clerks Thomas McGregor
and Colrmhus Upton. counsel for the de-
fense in the now widely known trial for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-05
To Form a New Cabinet.

(By the Associated Press)
Madrid, Dec. 4.-Senor Maura. former
Minister of the Interior, has consented
to undertae the formation of a new Cabi-
net.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
IRON SAFE
CLAUSE SUSTAINED.
Texas Supreme Court Decides it is a
Part of Insurance Contract, and
Long Contest is Settled.

In the suit of the Delaware lnsur.
ance Company against Monger &
Henry, the sspreme court of Texas
has rendered decision upholdipg the
iron safe clause attached. The Del.
aware issued policy on Monger &
Henry's stock of merchandise, with
this clause attached. The trial court
gave Judgment in favor of the firm,
but the third appellate court revers-
ed the decision, saying the iron safe
clause is part of the insurance con-
tract. This decision the supreme
court upheld by refusing a writ OF
error. The iron safe provision is to
the effect that an inventory of stock
must be taken every twelve months
and kept in safe, together with a
complete system of books showing
purchases and sales. Although it
was admitted that the fire was not
the fault of the firm, their failure to
comply with this provision rendered
the Insurance void.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
That every section of our county

That every section of our county
was represented during court will be
seen from the following: James, Of
Bee Lake; A. Marks, J. H. Harvey,
R. E. Warfeld, ]. G. Hubert, R. C.
Stone, of Tchula; S. c. Sproles, B. H.
Owen, W. H. Smith, DR.. W. H. Nc
Donald, ]. D. Weeks, W. C. Red, R.
H. Hewitt, Ben Barth, R. E. Mayfeld,
Chas, Dicken, Jr., C. M. Bussey, A. G.
Sproles, Durant; S. J. and Mamie
Broadway, Eden; W. G. Downsr, Of
Emory; |. M. Powers of Franklin; H.
P. Ray, W. W. Cain, G. R. Nabors and
j. W. Scott, Of West; H. P. Hosmer
and I. F. Durham, Mahrud; Homer
Ponder, of Howard; Walter Afford,
T. M. Estes, ]. H. McGee, Robt.
Downer, Jno. H. Barkhow and W. R.
Booth, Cruger; E. R. Vaughn, Eulo-
gy; DR., Lucas and C. S. Drake,
Ebernezer: c. L. King, Mileston; B.
c. Farr, Bowling Green.
The foregoing among number of
Others were entertained at.the home
like hostelry. the Baker House.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
GROUP

Usually begins with the SYMPTOMS
of common cold; there is chllliness,
sneezing, sore throat, hot skin,
quick pulse, hoarseness and impeded
respiration. Give frequent small
doses Of Ballard's Horehound Syrup,
(the child will cry for IT'D and at
the fist sign of a croupy cough, ap-
ply frequently Bhllasds Snow Llni
ment externally to the throat. Soc
at B. S. BealI, Lexington Miss, at
Tchula, Foster Drug Co, L. C..
Alexander, nj. P. Winkler.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Beautiful Compilations.

Are spoiled by using any kind of
preparation that fills the pores OF
the skin. The best way to secure a
clear complexion, free from salIow-
ness, pimples, hlotches, etc., is to
keep the liver in good order. An
occasional dose of Herbino will
cleanse the bowels, regulate the
liver, and so establish aclear, healthy
complexion. soc at B. S. Beall, L.
C. Alexander, M. P. Winkler, Foster
DrugCo.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

Mr.. M. j. Peters, one of the genial
proprietors and able editors of the
Durant News, with quite a numerous
delegation of representative men Of
the stirred up sister city, attended
our session Of court tolerably regular
ly. While all of them seem to like
and meet our people, coming over
here every day, made them rather
une asy for fear that we might get
tired of them. We will assure them
none Of us are tired of their coming,
but to keep it up and give our court
business-like appearance.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Dieting Invites Diseases.

10 cure Dyspepsia or indigestion
it is no longer necessary to live ,on
milk and toast. Starvation pr o.
duces such weak cess that the Who'll G
system becomes an easy prey to di-
serse. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure en-
ables the stomach and digestive
organs to digest and assimilate all
often wholesome food that one
cares to eat, and is a never falling
cure for indigestion, Dyspepsia and
all stomach troubles. Kodol digests
what you eat-makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by B. S. Beall.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Mothers.

Who would keep their children ir
good health, should watch for the
first symptoms Of worms, and re-
move them with Whites Cream
Vermifuge. 1t is the childrens
best tonic. 1t gets digestion at
work so that their food does them
good, and they grow up healthy and
strong. 25c, at BIS. Beall, Lexington
Foster Drug Co., l., c. Alexander,
M. P. Winkler Tchula,
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Notice to Creditors.

Estate OF Mrs. Ann B. Tackett. deceased,
By DR.. B. A. Sheppard, administrator.
In Chanoery Court of Holmes County, Miss.
issippi. No. s62.
Notice is hereby given that letters of ad-
ministratlon were granted to the undersigned
in the above styled cause on December lst
1903, and all persons having claims against
said estate are required to have the same pro-
bated and registered by the clerk of the Chan
Gerry court of Holmes county, Mississippi
within one year. Failure to probate and reg
lister claims for one year will bar them forever.
Witness my hand this the 3rd day of Dec.
A. D. 1908. DR.. B. A. Shepherd, administrator
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Only SHAKES a Bad Matter Worse

Only Nakes Bad Matter Worse.
Perhap you have nev thought of it
but the fact must be apparent to every
one that constipation is caused by the
lack of water sin the spstem, and use
drastic catharics like the old ashton
ed pills only makes bad matt .r worse
Chamberlain's Stomach an Liver
Tablets ace mubh more more mild and
gentle in their effect and when the
proper dose is taken their actiou is so
natural that one can hardly realize it
is the effect of the smedacine. Try a
25c bottle of them. For sale by
Swinney & Stlgler.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Bucklens Arnaca Salye.

Has world wide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve
lotion ointments or balm for Cuts
uorns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons,
Ulcers, letter, Salt Rhuem, Fever
Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Erup-
tions; infailable for Piles. Cure
Guaranteed. Only 25c at B. S.
Beall Druggist.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

Mr.. Robt. Warfeld sold his fine
Honey Island plantation to Messrs
Galley & Shaw, moneyed people of
Illinois. 1t matters little what he
got for this plantation, he did not
get enough. A farm in the north
producing anything worth $50. an
acre, annually would bring $500 an
acre at sale.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

owing to his very poor state of health
and bodily atfliction.
John Thomas, colored, plead guilty
to assault and battery with intent to
kill, and was sentenced to three years
in the pen.
Alex Tidwell Jr. was tried by jury
on charge of murder. The result was
life imprisonmt.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

At Thanksgiving service at the
Methodist church on Thanksgiving
day $l00 were collecteted for the
orphans. DR.. 7. c. Weir made a fine
discourse on the history and origin
sf the day,
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

The Progress-Advertiser has been
overrun with job work for the past
six months, whoall Of which we are
profoundly grateful.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

DR.. J. M. johnson, of Mexico
who is visiting his father, Col. ]. NJ.
J ohnson, of Acona, visited friends
here Monday.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Eagle Hotel guests during court

Eagle Hotel guests during court
week: Messrs A. G. Mcclellan, J. A.
Greer, Jeff Weeks, J. M. Parkinson,
Jim Jones, Dick Johnson, B. W.
Stroud, Dock Hewitt, W. B. Stroud,
N. F. Guess, Bob Mcclellan, Clarence
Turner, Eugene Armstrong and c.
Mcclellan, of Durant; Walter Rhyme,
W. W. Lunsford, c. K. Stroud and
Floyd Kealhoffer, of Owens; Abe and
Eail Shepherd, Ed. Lipsey and T. J..
Wherry of Franklin; and F. E. Mul-
Inns, of Acona.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

H. E. Buck, beat five's popular su-
pervisor, and the probable president
of the new board, was a prominent
visitor to our city last Monday.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03
Cut Glass! Cut GlasS!l

The largest and finest selection
ever shown in this city is now on ex-
hibition at P. A. Lindholm. This as
sortment has been carefully selected
by A. Weller & Co. the reliable jewell
ers Of Greenwood. For quality and
beauty it surpasses anything ever
brought to Lexington. The cuttings
are Of the latest designs, the shapes
are beautiful and the quality of the
glass is Of the very best. We ask
for comparison only to convince
you of the beauty, quality and bril-
lance of our cut glass.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-12-03

There is as much difference in cut
glass as there is in the different
grades of cotton. Go to P. A. Lind
holm's and let him show you cut
glass that is of the finest as we'll as
that which is not so fine.