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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
CROPS IN GOOD SHAPE
Fair and Warmer Weather
After the Showers.
Generally Satisfactory Condition is The Report
for North Carolina Except Poor Prospects
\ for Fall Apples
for Fall Apples

The North Carolina Section of the Gil
mate and Crop Service of the Weather
Burear. issues the following Weekly Crop
Bulletin for the week ending Monday,
August "a. 1903:
Showers occurred frequently during
the early part of the week until Friday,
when period of fair, warmer weather
began. The rainfall was excessive only
IN the southeast portion of the State, the
weekly total was very large at Whining
ton. and complaints of too much moisture
were also received from sever southern
counties as far west as Arson. Over the
larger portion of the State the rainfall
was very beneficial, and many very ia
Vorable reports have been received from
the central west districts. The tempera-
ture was slightly below the normal dur
ing the period of rainy weather, but af-
ter clearing conditions set in on Friday,
a rapid rise in temperature occurred, with
maxima over 80 degrees on Sunday and
Monday and abundant sunshine. The
general condition of crops appears to be
very satisfactory; fall blowing is begin
ning to advance more rapidly.
Cotton continued to shed forms badly
on light sandy land in the southern coun-
ties; some damage by rust is also re-
ported: but generally the crop is doing
extremely well; on good, heavy land cot
ton is making too much growth, yet it is
heavily fruited; bolls are opening in m1ny
counties; several correspondents state
that cotton now has fully an average
size. and that the outlook for the crop is
very promising. Corn continued to do
well except in eastern and southern low
lands. where the ground is too wet for
this crop: late corn, and most OF the corn
crop was planted late, is in very good
condition: few correspondents report
stalks without ears. Fodder pulling is
under way: much fodder was damaged by
excess of moisture. and the weather was
not favorable for pulling in the east. The
week was favorable for curing tobacco in
the north-central portion; some tobacco is
taking second growth, which has delayed
cutting. Late Irish potatoes are sprout-
ing well. The condition of all minor
crops. especially field peas, peanuts, rice,
sweet potatoes and sorghum, appears to
be az good as could be desired Crimson
clover is coming up nicely. Rye Is being
sown in Henderson county. Peaches and
apples are still rotting, and the prospect
for fall apples is not favorable. Grapes
are yielding well, and melons are more
abundant.
Rains reported: Goldsboro, 1.2O inch
es: Greensboro, 0.32: Lumberton, 0.S6;
New Bern. 1.1S: Weldon. 0.SS; Asheville,
O.20; Charlotte. 10: Raleigh. OPT; Viii
mington. sos: Hatteras, 210; Henderson
ville. 20: Henrietta, lis; Morganton,
2.sf: Marion, 2S9; Settle, 2.29; Mocks-
vile. LA and Liberty, 2.22.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
BOYS WERE WHIPPED
They Rocked the Seaboard
Air Line Train at Frank
linton.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Franklnton, n. c., Aug. 25.-Pohceman
A. B. Cook, of Franklinton, N. c., had
information from Capt. Cain, in charge OF
mail train No. Al, Sunday, August 23rd,
that his train was rocked as he entered
said town. Chief Cook went to work at
once on the case and in very short time
had the offenders in front of Mayor e. w.
Morris residence for instruction. The
Mayor directed that they be put in the
guard house until Monday for trial. Late
in the evening they gave bond for their
appearance Monday at two o'clock. At
the stated hour the boys appeared before
the Mayor (their mothers accompanied
them. On account of the age of the
boys, (they only being 10 and IL years
old, the Mayor directed the mothers to
take the boys in charge and give them a
good thrashing in the presence of the
Constable, A. s. Powell. which the moth
ers cheerfully consented to do. The Mayor
dismissed the case on these conditions
without cost.
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National Bureaus Crop Report.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 25.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop condi-
ton sa--s:
Cotton has suffered materially from
heavy rains and lack of sunshine over a
large part of the central and eastern dis
tricts of the cotton region, where. as in
the previous week, rapid growth, and in
some localities too much stalk, excessive
shedding. and rust are reported. The
plant however, is generally well fruited
throughout the belt. In Texas the boil
,veevil is doing much damage except In
the northern counties, and boil worms are
more numerous and destructive. A little
pjcking has been done throughout the
eouthern portions of the belt, but this
work is not yet general.
The condition of tobacco in Tennessee
is exceptionally faSorable, and fair crop
is promised in Kentucky. where an i'm
movement is Indicated. A fair to good
crop is being cut in Maryland and Vir-
sgipia IL. Pennsylvania, though backward,
tobacco has made fair progress, but
drought has materially lessened its condi-
ton in Ohio.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
NO TRUTH IN IT.
Wilmington Star Contradic!s Ridcultui
Story That is Circulated.

The New York World of Aug. Dist prints
the following story, which appears IN 9th
e. papers, and concerning which the Will
mington Star says there is no truth in 1t.
The Worlds article is as follows:
Society leaders both here and at New
port were not a little startled to learn
yesterday that Mr.. and Mrs. Pembroke
Jones would entertain a negro on the
steam yacht Narada during the cup races
The negro who is thus to be honored is
Joseph Loftin, superintendent OF Mr..
Jones's estate at Arleigh. N. c.
His social plunge is by no means to
end here. AS soon as the cup races are
over Loftin will go on for a peep at the
whirl Of Newport. His host and hostess
will take the negro back with them
aboard the Narada. and will see to it
that he enjoys some of the gayeties OF
the great resort.
Loftin arrived in this city yesterday af-
ternoon TOO late for the first OF the cup
races. He will have quarters on the
Narada until after the races. His comfort
will be looked after by the officers mess
Loftin is one of the leading negroes of
his State. He began life in the cotton
fields, but by hard work advanced HIM
self until now he is at the head OF one
of the largest estates in North Carolina.
He is known to many leaders OF society
in this city, for he has arranged the en-
tertainments for them at Arleigh Tor sew
eral years His speciality in the way OF
diversion for New York society folk Is in
the coon and 'possum hunt. In this line
he has no superior.
The Wilmington Star, in contradict
ing the article, has the following:
ridiculous report was recently printed
in many Northern and a few Southern
papers to the effect that Mr.. and Mrs.
Pembroke Jones would entertain socially
at Newport, Joseph (probably Jim) Loftln,
a colored man employed by Mr.. Jones
at "Airle," his country home near Will
mington The New York Herald thus
disposes of the fake story:
ut turns out that there is no truth
in the report, which gained credence in
Newport, that a negro, a famous coon
hunter from North Carolina, had been in
vited to visit that resort, where he would
be entertained by those for whom he
had acted as a guide in Southern hunting
expeditions.
at develops that the man is an en-
ploye of one of the Newport cottagers
on a North Carolina estate; that he
had asked his employer If he might
come North to see one OF the yacht
races, and receiving permission to do so.
ia in New York to view to days contest
from on board the NGrada, after which
he goes back to his duties. So Newport
is not going to have any fun with him.
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Both yachts were heeling before u knot
wind from south by west and were sail
ing at least one mile an hour faster than
the wind was blowing. The sheets We're
eased just enough to put them on almost
their best point of sailing and one upon
which the Reliance has often demonstrated
that she is faster than any racing craft
ever built She was heeled just enough
to bring her long overhang to bear and
give her the benefit of her great sailing
length.
AS the wind softened the Reliance first
set baby jib topsail which the Shamrock
had been carrying since turning the Sc
cond mark and then exchanged it Tor
big reaching jib topsail in which the
Shamrock promptly followed suit. The
two racers held their relative positions
for about mile. When the Reliance was
a mile from the finish line the wind died
away considerably but the Shamrock
came bounding along, carrying a splendid
breeze and fast overhauling the leader.
1t looked as though the British boat was
going to get within her time allowance,
but the finish line was too near and the
Reliance slipped across it with one minute
and nineteen seconds to spare.
The official time:
Name Elapsed Cor'ted
Start. Finish. Time. Time.
Reliance Hoo: sc 2:15:50 3:14:54 3:14:54
Shamrock. IL :02:00 2:20:00 3:18:10 3:16:13
After the race Sir Thomas Upton SAID;
You have all seen the results and the
only thing l can say is, that we did better
today than in the last race, which is hope
full. I figure my defeat at a little over
one minute. If l make as much progress
in the next race as 1 did in this over the
last, l will be a good bit ahead in the
finish of the third race. l was more than
pleased with the way my own boat was
handled today 1t is hard to admit it, but
the best boat won. Perhaps with more
wind, at the finish. the result might have
been different But | don't want to throw
any cold water on the victory. 1t is hard
to win every race in such series, and l
hope our turn will come next"
Captain Barr said:
That's number two. Now we will get
ready for the third"
Lord Shaftesbury said:
1--WE are licked. The Reliance is jolly
well the best boat"
C. oliver Iselin said:
Il don't suppose anybody ever saw two
boats better handled than those were to-
day 1t would SEEM however, that the
Reliance has proved her superiority in all
kinds of weather and under all condi-
tons"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
His Hand Badly Mashed.
(special to News and observer.)

Goldsboro, ~ c., August 25.-Mr. John
Stanley, yard conductor of the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad in this city,
mad his hand severely mashed while coup
ling cars late yesterday afternoon. 1t was
caught between the couplings and would
have been mashed off, but for the fact
that one of the couplings had piece
broke out of it. His hand is badly LAGER
ated.
Officers arrested Arthur Mckenzie, col
ored, in this city this morning. He IS &C
cused of shooting another negro named
Ed. Land at a frolic in Rocky Mount, on
Saturday night.
The good ladies who have in charge the
entertainment for the victorious firemen
at the park on Thursday night, wish Ii
understood that there will be no public
concert at the park on that night as the
band has agreed to donate their services
to the banquet given in honor of the fire
men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Legal Fight Over Closing a Saloon.
Especial to News and observer.)

Salisbury. N. c., August 25.-The saloon
of G. A. Jackson, of this place, was closed
Saturday night by the deputy marshal of
this district, who is now custodian of the
place. The former proprietor is charged
with violation of the internal revenue laws
with reference. it is understood, to re-
ceiying and shipping his goods 1t is
claimed by the Salisbury Sun that this in
fraction of the Federal law is unprecedent
ed and that no saloon has ever been closed
in North Carolina on a similar ground.
Jackson has employed council and expects
to fight the case, give bond and reopen
his saloon.
An interesting feature of Labor Day,
which will be celebrated here September
18th, will be a musical contest between
three or more bands, the contest to be
held in the open air. prize of 800 in
gold is offered to the successful band and
the prize will be awarded by judges APP
pointed for the occasion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26

day in the latter city and came to Kinston
last night to make their home. The bride
is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Phillips, OF
Morehead.
A number of people attended the funer-
al of Mrs. Elizabeth Parrot this morning.
The pallbearers were: Messrs. L. J.
Moore, A. j. Ashford, e. j. Becton, A. j.
Loftin 0. H. Allen and DR.. r. H. Lewis.
The floral tribute was prOfuse.
The A. C. l.. depot has been extended
and the office made larger. The office is
now large and comfortable room, and
the depot is a commodious building 300
feet long.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
DAsREs INTO THE MONMOUTH.
The Corsair smashes Woodwork and Glass but
No One is injured.
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, August 25.--The first serious
accident which has marred the nightly
race homeward, of the steamship feet
from the racing course, took place to-
night in the collision of j. P. Morgan's
yacht Corsair, with the fast Sandy Hook
steamer Monmouth, under charter by the
New York Yacht Club and filed with
members and their friends. The Corsair
struck the Monmouth glancing blow on
the starboard side nearly amidships. Her
bowsprit raking the Monmouths sides
breaking stanchions and awning supports
and smashing wood work and glass. The
Corsair fell astern, carrying a part OF
the twisted iron support on her bowsprt,
but not appearing to be disabled.
On the Monmouth there was brief
panic as the many passengers on that side
of the boat rushed away to safety. Sew
eral women, it is said, tainted, but no one
was hurt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
HARRY LEACH CONVICTED
AND SENTENCED TO PRISON.
Noblesss, Cblige, is Judge Browns Reply to
Plea of Leach's Belonging to One Of
the Best Families.
Especial to News and Observer


Greensboro, n. c., Aug. 25.-In the SUI
perior court here this morning, Harry
Leach, indicted in nine cases for stealing
articles from hotels in Greensboro, Win
ston, and other towns was convicted in
one case, and his attorneys, Mesrs. Hob
good and Ferguson, entered a plea of
guilty in the other eight cases.
Mr. Hobgood made very touching APP
peal in behalf of the mother On the young
man, saying that the son had left home
at a very early age and had been max
ing his way in the world: that his father
was for forty years before death prom
inent and highly honored physician, and
his grandfather had filled places of honor
in Virginia as member Of the Legisla-
ture and of Congress for many years.
Judge Brown said, that while he had
the greatest sympathy for the innocent
members of the worthy and much distress
ed family of the young man, his superior
advantages of birth and position only
added to his offense of thieving. Asked
as to what else he nd for a living, young
Leach said he was life insurance agent.
He was sentenced to one year in the State
penitentiary in one case, and judgment
was suspended in the other eight, the
Judge saying that judgment could be
prayed at any time, if Leach did not show
reformation.
THE CASE OF BOYD AUMAN.
The preliminary trial of Boyd Amman,
the young man arrested at Liberty and
brought to Jail here Sunday charged with
passing forged checks on several mer-
chants here. was held before Squire Col
Inns today. He waived examination and
gave $500 bond, with his father Mr.. D.
Auman, and Mr.. ]. L. Harding, of Liber-
ty, as sureties, for his appearance at this
term of court and was released from jail
As there are so many prisoners in Jail it
is thought that the whole of this term of
the court will be taken up in disposing
of them, and that the case against Au-
man will not be taken up. He and his
father are in the city awaiting the pleas
ure of the court.
Charles Mclean, colored, was arrested
last night, charged with having broken in
to the store of I. L. Blanstine last week.
Several of the stolen articles were found
in his room and others traced that he had
sold
Chief Scott and several policemen MADE
raid on colored club here last night.
They had to break the door down before
gaining entrance. A refrigerator full of
bottled beer and several kegs of beer were
found on the premises.
A telegraph station for use of railroad
authorities and the travelling public will
soon be established at the passenger sta
ton here by the Western Union Com
pany.
Mr. G. H. Mayer, of New York. made
an interesting address in the parlors OF
the Guilford Hotel to a number of prom
inent Jews His topic was the purchase
of Palestine for the Jewish race. He said
it would take ten million dollars, and that
three million had already been raised for
the purpose.
DR.. J. G. Broadnax, the oldest and most
honored physician here, is seriously Ill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
REMARKABLE WRECK
Engine and Six Cars Roll
Over. None Killed or Seri-
ousIy Injured.
Especial to News and observer.)

Asheville, N. c., Aug. 25.-A freight
wreck occurred this morning on the Ashe-
Vile and Spartanburg division of the
Southern Railway, at Fletcher's. The
wreck was as complete as any that has
occurred on this line during recent
months, but there were no fatalities
There were, however, some remarkable
escapes from death or serious injury. The
engineer and a score of cars left the
rails, half a dozen cars and the en-
CINE turning completely over.
The fact was ascertained today in rail
road circles that President Samuel Spen
Ger, who left yesterday for the east made
a personal inspection of the road-bed on
the Asheville and Spartanburg division,
and it was stated that his suggestion in
regard to making Saluda Mountain cut
safer is to be carried out by the road
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Telegraphic Briefas

New York, Aug. 25.-The board of con-
citation provided for by the Anthracite
Strike Commission to adjust difficulties
in the anthracite coal region between the
miners and the operators, met today be-
hind closed doors at the office of the gen
eral traffic manager of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company. Carroll d. Wright
met with the board for the first time as
umpire Several matters on which the
board failed to reach an agreement were
submitted to Mr.. Wright as umpire for
him to decide Mr.. Wright did not say
when he would give his opinion.
Macon, Ca. Aug. 25.-The Macon Turf
Exchange closed today as a result of a
warfare recently undertaken against all
gambling houses, the turf exchange COM
ing under a definition Of gambling
house" recently given by the Supreme
Court of Georgia A warrant was issued,
signed by Rev. ]. L. White. pastor of the
First Baptist Church, and served at noon
today, but the owners of the place had al
ready agreed not to open.
New York, Aug. 25.-Trustees of the
American institute Oh Brink CIeTkS vert
elected today: Caldwell Hardy. president
of the Norfolk National Bank, Norfolk,
Va; A. H. Wiggin, vice-president of the
National Park Bank of New York, and
Joseph Chapman, Jr., assistant cashier of
the Northwestern Bank of Minneapolis,
MINI. -
Memphis, Tenn, Aug. PA permanent
organization was effected today by the
railroads entering this city, for the opera
ton of the cotton compress properties in
Memphis, which have beer leased re-
Gently by the railroads. The compress
syndicate will be known as the Gulf Com
press Company.
Paris, Aug. 25.-Mme Therese Hum
bert and her husband, Frederic Humbert.
have signed an appeal to the Court of
Cessation against the sentence passed on
them last Saturday. Emile and Romain
D'Aurignac have decided not to appeal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
The Nebraska Democratic Conventi, n
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbus, Neb, Aug. 25.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention was called to
order tonight by Chairman p. L. Hall. OF
the State Central Committee. who, after
brief address introduced George L.
Loomis, of Fremont, as temporary Chair
man. Loomis was enthusiastically le
ceived and at once announced the nomi-
nation by the Populists at Grand Island
OF Judge John j. Sullivan for Supreme
court Judge.
Chairman Loomis then addressed the
convention.
The Democratic State Convention to-
night re-affirmed the Kansas City plat
form.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Judge Gray for President.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 25.-The Lacka-
wanna County Democratic Convention to-
day adopted a resolution recommending
Judge George Gray, of Delaware, for
the Presidency of the United States.
Judge Gray was president of the Coal
Strike Commission, which brought to a
settlement the great anthracite strike
in this section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Editorial in the Pulpit.

DR.. ]. c. Massee, pastor of the Baptist
Tabernacle, devoted a large part of his
sermon to the News and Observers edi-
torial on the fall of Dewey in Sunday
mornings paper. DR.. Massee read the en-
tire editorial, which is nearly a column
in length, and warmly commended the
writer of it for the position he had taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Was Toting a Pistol.

A. H. Fuller. white man, was arrested
last night back of the county jail The
charge is being drunk on the Streets He
had little difficulty with hack driver
A pistol was found to be in his possession,
and he had made threats about shooting
somebody.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Clinton Grocery Company.

The Clinton Grocery Company, of Gin
ton Sampson county, was Incorporated
yesterday with capital stock of $4,000, sub
scribed by A. j. Johnson, of Taylors
Bridge; r. b. Switzerland j. M. Lucas,
L. A. Bethune and Howard McKinnon, Of
Clinton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Populists Name Sullivan.
(By the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 25.-The Pop
uhst State Convention was called to or
der this evening by Chairman W. r.
Weber. of the State Central Committee.
Judge John j. Sullivan, present Chief
Justice of the State Supreme Court, was
re-nominated by reclamation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
Notes From Trinity Park.

fSnecial to News and 'Observer.)
Tr;nit,, Park. Durham, n. c., Aug. 25.-
Everything about the Park now indicates
that the opening of school is at hand. The
High School opens September 9, Trinity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
The Caleb Powers Case.

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 25.-The case of
Caleb Powers was closed late this after
noon and the arguments to the jury will
begin tomorrow morning The case will
90 to the jury Friday afternoon and an
early decision is anticipated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26

Brennan, Texas, Aug. 25-The mem
bers of the State Boil Weevil Commission
are here experimenting with devices and
drugs intended to extermlnate the pest
The commission says it has not found an
effective remedy and that it probably VIII
wait year before making any report
on the matter of awarding the $4,000
reward offered by the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-26
On the Diamond.
Southern League Gs mos.

(By the Associated Press.)
At Atlanta r. II. E.
Atlanta ........0OO0 5000 A 9 8
New Orleans 20 0 0 0 0 0 8 SIS 9 0
Batteries weighing, Mathews, Larkey
and Lauzon; Adams nd Montgomery.
At Birmingham r. Fl. f.
Birmingham 80 0 0 0 2 1-3 IA 6
Shreveport ..2 2 0 0 0 0 0-5 Z 3
Batteries: Crabell and Brown; Swami
and Page.
At Nashville R. H. E
Nashville ......O 0 / 3 8 0 2 % Is .
Memphis .......O 0 0 6 0 2 O-S 13 5
Batteries: Herman and Roth; Nc
Intyre, Hale, Fritz and Accorsini.
At Montgomery R. II. Z.
Little Rock g 1102 0 0 0 80 10 8
Montgomery 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 o Is II s
Batteries: Dolan. Guess and Lynch;
stocksdale. Clrke and Manners.