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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Cammann and Co.'S. Cotton Letter.


Especial to News and Observer
New York. March 10.-The recent de-
cline of $500 per bale in futures is now
looked upon as the best thing that could
have happened for permanently higher
range of prices.
Before the break the situation was adj
mitted to be aggressively bullish. The
beneficial reaction which has since in
tervened, failed to bring out any bearish
features of note while developments in
a field above suspicion of manipulation
have immensely strengthened the bullish
outlook for the summer and early fall
months. We refer to the continued
heavy rains all over the South, which
have, up to this late date, prevented
any general planting. and to the really
critical flood situation in the Mississippi
aud its tributaries. In all the writer's
experience (and he was born and reared
on the banks of the Father of Waters"9.
There never has been a situation like the
present one. Usually one set of tribu
taries at time would pour their floods
into the main stream, but now from the
East and the West, from the Ohio, Cum
berland and Tennessee on one side and
the Red Arkansas and White Rivers on
the other side unusual storms of water
are pouring into the Mississippi, already
banks full, and taxing its levees to the
utmost. The situation is certainly the
gravest faced in years, and is of special
interest 10 cotton consumers, because an
overflow would mean a very late crop
from the valley. Texas is already away
behind in planting preparations owing
to the unbroken rains, and a late move
ment of new cotton seems certain
When it is considered that no surplus
is possible out of the old crop, and that
the world consumes over 800, 600 bales of
American cotton weekly, the significance
of delayed new movement is apparent a
glance 1t looks to us as if cotton in
August should be worth more than any
price reached on the recent advance.
CAMMANN & CO
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New Rural Deliveries in Wake.

The Apex News prints the following
facts showing the growth and good results
of free rural deliveries:
'The second rural free delivery route
was established from this place Monday,
March the 2nd This route goes out east
from Apex to Catawba Springs Church.
and then extends six and one-half mics
southwest, within two and one-half miles
of Holly Springs returning to Apex
About two hundred families viii be
served with daily mail. Heretofore
many of the these families have been un-
able to get their mail more than once or
twice week, which shows that the rural
free delivery Ia quite a convenience 70
people who live in rural districts. NOE
and 2 is a great blessing to the people
reached, but there Is yet anothr route
needed from Apex Rout No. 3. which
when established, win reach out west to-
wards New Hill We have the assurance
that it will be started"it' the near future,
. petition has already been filed with the
department and the people who live on
the proposed route might hurry the mat
ter along by writing a line to Congress-
man Edward w. Pou. Smithfield, n. c.
we are sure he will do all in his power
to establish this free mail service as early
as possible"
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Portions of Arkansas and Mis-
sissippi Inundated.
WORK PROCEEDS APACE
RefUg 'eS Pouring Into Memphis--- Steamers
Patrol the RiverWitb Necessary Emergency
Supplies Alb ,ard.-- Labor at the
Seventeen Mile Gap.
Seventeen Mile Gap.


Memphis, Tenn, March 10-The river
situation shows but little change here to-
day. Refugees from the lowlands are ar
irving at this point by every boat and
many have sought the higher land in the
vicinity of their homes, awaiting devel-
opments The government engineers here
have officially stated that the situation
is very serious and predict that within
aweek the highest water mark ever ex-
perienced Will be rushing through tho
levee channels.
Reports from points in Mississippi say
that the lowlands are completely inun-
dated and in many eases stock is suffer
ing. The negro farmers have abandoned
their homes for high ground
From Pecan Point north the steamer
Graham will do sentry duty. In addition
to this vessel the government boat Chs-
ca will be used as a reserve vessel.
The condition of the embankment twen-
ty miles north of Memphis, where the
water is flooding around the end of the
levee in the seventeen mile gap, where
embankments have never been built, is
serious. 1t is believed to be one OF the
most dangerous places along the river.
1t is reported that the water is slowly
washing away the levee there by running
around it. The engineers in charge have
put in temporary revetments. but not be-
fore the counties of Lee and Crittenden,
in Arkansas were overflowed.
Charles Potter chief engineer OF the
third levee district, said today that his
force was prepared for the food and that
the embankments are all in good condi-
ton. Three steamers are patrolllng the
territory with all the necessity emergency
SUPPLIES aboard.
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army and continuing the state of war.
The trampelling of their constitution
under foot in this manner, he character
lied as very bitter experience for the
people of Colombia.
Senator Morgan takes issue with the
conclusion of Attorney General Knox, as
to the validity of the title the canal can
transfer, and contends that no cession
is valid without an act of cession passed
by the Colombian Congress.
In his pamphlet on the State of sivilt-
zation in Colombia, Senator Morgan de-
votes much space to the influence of the
Catholic church in Colombia. He asserts
that the Jesuits have created a deep
seated religious fanaticism in Colombia,
and that this order controls Colombia in
it's present policies and will control it in
future, $50 that when we are in dis
agreement with Colombia we are in con-
lict with the holy alliance"
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Leads all North Carolina Daies Inn News ind Circulation

tered the fastest engine the system had
for $500, and the party we're soon fly
ing North. The first 172 miles from Jack
sonville to Savannah via Waycross, was
covered in 152 minutes, Four miles of
the distance was covered at the rate Of
50 seconds to the mile. The special was
three hours behind the Florida and West
Indian Limited when it left Jacksonville,
but the railroad people promised to eth
er catch the latter at Weldon or continue
the mad run until the distance between
the two was covered. Otherwise the
party was to be taken through to New
York in time to make the dinner en-
gagement, which was accomplished The
former record from Savannah to Jack
sonville-172 miles-was 164 minutes.
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Cullom Puts His Foot in It.
(By the Associated Press.l

tBy the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, March 10.-Soon after the
Senate met today Mr.. Cullom chairman
OF the Committee on Foreign Relations,
referred to the action of the committee
yesterday in passing resolution calling
on the Secretary of State for the copy
in Spanish of the Panama Canal treaty.
Il have it, said he, "and 1 think it
proper to present it. 1t is the original
treaty signed by the parties in Spanish,
Mr.. Cullom had overlooked the fact that
the Senate was in legislative session and
was proceeding TO discuss the document
when Mr.. Allison moved an executive
session. During the last Congress Mr..
Cullom was very careful to see that the
treaty was not discussed except in
executive session, and he showed signs
of embarrassment as he promptly ac-
quIesced in the motion to close the doors,
which was done eight minutes after con
veAing. The other Senators enjoyed tile
joke at the expense of the Illinois Sena-
fof.
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WALKS INTO CLEVELAND.
Bryan Wants New Party for Him Who Would
Have Made Money Master
fBy the Associated Press. J


Detroit, Mich. March 10.-Without the
presence of William jennings Bryan, who
made an address at the morning session
todays Democratic State Judicial Con-
vention at the Light Guard Armory in
this city, would have been featureless.
Judge George L. Y Apple, of Mendon.
who is the nominee for Supreme court
judge for term of ten years to succeed
Judge Frank A. Hooker, was nominated
without any other name being presented
to the convention. For regents of the
State University, Wellington r. Burt,
of Saginaw, and Willis ]. Abbott. Of
Battle Creek, editor of the Pilgrim Mag
azine, were nominated.
The resolutions adopted merely be-
speak the support of "thoughtful citizens
for those principles Of government which
find expression through the national
platforms fthe party" This is the only
reference made to national platforms.
The initiative and referendum is de-
manded and the recent coal strike is taken
as an indication of the necessity for
the municipal ownership of public utili..
ties.
Mr.. Bryan in his address said:
Down East, in Delaware, I found that
many Republicans fighting against man
named Adiieks. ] find that in some
places three quarters of the voters mad
received money for their votes But |
could not draw the line between Addicks.
who wanted to buy a Senatorship with
his own money and run it for his own
interests, and the other men who buy
office for corporation and run ii for
hn fyalA Ac - I. A.
my friends do you say of men who buy
Senatorships with the money of corpora
tions and go to Congress as slaves of
the corporations? The Senate would not
even take up for consideration the House
bill for control of the trusts. These men
are worse than Addicks. If you wanted
anything from the Delaware man you
would have to talk to Addicks. but in
these other cases you would have to go
to the masters of the officcholder.
] can't draw a distinction between
the men who sell their votes for S. and
the one who makes a million trading in
party policies l remember a case where
j. 2. Morgan made millions on a matter
of Republican policy. All the differences
between Addicks and the rest is that ne
confessed openly to what the others do
secretly. l have been accused of pre-
venting harmony. No man wants har-
mony more than ] do and no one has
suffered more for lack of it than | have
But you cant contribute in one organi-
zation men who want to cut each others
throats They accuse me OF saying hard
things about Cleveland. ] never said
anything about him so hard as did Presi-
dent Mckinley who said: Cleveland. is
trying to make money the master and
everything else the servant
II am not ashamed of my humble part
/ may have had in driving out of the
Democratic party a man who tried to
make money the master and everything
else the servant. l want him in some
other party than ours | would be glad
to help organize one for his exclusive
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
SAFE CRACKERS BOUND OVER.
Four Men Accused Of the Robberies at Grsers
and Mocksville.

Especial to News and Observer)
. Charlotte. n. c.. March 10.-James
Long, Waller Wood, Charles Rogers and
II. b. Wilson. the four men who are
supposed to be members of the gang that
has been cracking safes throughout the
Carolinas, were today given preliminary
hearing before United States Commits
sioner d. G. Maxwell. After hearing all
the evidence the commissioner bound the
men over to the district court at Char
lesion, which meets the first week in
April. A three thousand dollar bond in
each case was required.
These are the men who We're jailed at
Monroe charged with blowing up the safe
in the postoffice at Greers, South Caro-
lima The crime was committed the 10th
of January. They are also suspected of
cracking the safe of bank at Mocksvillc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
DESERTED GIRL COMES HOME.
Sadie Davis Returns to Her Home in Wilson
County.

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Wilson, n c., March 10.-Miss Sadie
Davis daughter of Mr.. French Davis, who
was enticed from her home by John
Green has returned. She left under
promise of marriage and says that while
they were near Tarboro, Green gave her
IS cents, telling her to go homo, as he
had some business that he must look
after and would meet her later. The
money was only enough to take her to
Rocky Mount and she then walked home,
and knows nothing of what became Of
Green. Hanging is considered too good
fer him.
The young girl is small for her age
and has the appearance of a mere child
Her father says she is sixteen, but she
hardly looks older than thirteen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
BY A FLYER
Collision on Southern in
Which a North CaroIinian
is Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Danville, Va, March 10.-Early this
morning the southbound Southern Rail-
way fast passenger train standing at this
station was run into by the northbound
Florida Flyer, resulting in the death of
Joseph e. Macarthur, of Gaffney s. c.,
passenger, and w r. Neal of Rural
Hall, N. c., an overhauler, who was
coupling air brakes Joseph Coleman, an
employee fthe road, who was assisting
Neal, was taken to the hospital, where
one of his arms was amputated. Both
engines were wrecked and several cars
damaged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
The Arkansas on a Boom.
(By the Associated Prcssl

(By The Associated PrcssD
Little Rock, Ark, March 10.--The Ar
kansas River is on big boom though no
damage or suffering is yet reported 1t
has risen 4.3 feet at Fort Smith and z
feet at Dardanelle and the local weather
bureau predicts that the danger line of %
feet will be reached at Little Rock.
The levees, sixty miles before Pine
Bluff, are said to be experiencing trou-
BILE by the banking up of the waters from
the Mississippi River and if the water
continues to rise it is likely the leyees
will cause loss of life and property The
government has issued flood warning and
many farmers are moving to the hill
tops,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
ON BROADER LINES.
Y. M. C. A. Plans for Next
Five Years Work.
A Constitution Adopted Looking 10 Consolida-
lion Of North and South Carolina As
Socialions.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston Salem, N. c., March 10.-The'
closing exercises OF the State convention
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions of North Carolina were held tonight
The work among railroad men was pre-
sented. Mr.. H. o. Williams, Secretary
of the International Committee, presided
and the delegates from the railroad asso-
Citations made interesting and practical
addresses, showing that the work in their
line was spreading and proving effective
At this mornings session of the conven-
tion the State work was taken up. The
report of the State committee was the
most encouraging for several years. The
individual pledges to the State commit
tee for next year were largely increased
while the pledges of the college and city
association were increased fifty per cent
At this afternoons session a constitu-
tion was adopted looking to the consoli-
dation of the North and South Carolina
Associations with headquarters in Char
lotte.
The annual dinner to the State Execu-
tive Committee this evening proved a de-
lightful occasion. State Secretary Kne-
bel outlined policy for the committee
for the next five years as follows:
To establish associations in eight of the
largest unoccupied cities in North Caro-
lima; to extend student work to at least
ten preparatory schools; to cooperate
with cotton mill owners in establishment
of associations for operatives; to organ
ize work in every county; to establish
railroad association work at Rocky
Mount; to begin definite work for men
and boys in mountain districts.
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German Urges Party Unity,


Washington. March 10.-After the SEN
ate adjourned today a number of Demo-
cratic Senators met informally in Scna-
tor Gorman's room for a general dis
cussien of the political situation in the
Senate and in the country at large. SEN
ator German talked at some length about
the necessity of party unity and pointed
cut the necessity of its possible bearing
upon the fortunes of the Democratic
rarity throughout the country. A num-
ber of other Senators expressed SINH
lar views, but necessarily no action was
taken. as the meeting was in no sense
official.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Teetotal Bartsnders.
New York Worldly

Jersey City bartenders are discussing
proposition to form a temperance So
ciety. There will be meeting tonight
of Bartenders' Local Union No 347 at
Schlitz's Hall, No 1S0, Newark avenue,
where it is understood the subject will
receive consideration. noe of the leaders
in the movement said last night:
Il think the idea a good one. Why
should not bartenders be total abstain
ers? The interests of their employers
demand that they shall at all times be
steady, sober and industrious. Why
should bartender be obliged to drink
every time he is invited to do so by a
customer. 1t is a pernicious custom l
believe two thirds of the bartenders are
ready to become total abstaners."
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A Record Breaking Run.
Special to News and observer.)

Especial TO News and ObserVer.)
Wilmington, n G., March 10.-The rec
ord breaking run made over the A. c. L.
from Jacksonville to New York Sunday
night by a special train bearing one of
the Colds and party who were sojourn-
ing at Palm Beach and failed to reach
Jacksonville in time for the regular fast
train upon which they expected to leave
in bare time for a lady member of the
party to fill dinner engagement yester-
day. is the talk of the town. Mr.. Gould,
anxious not to disappoint his guest, char
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Plymly Assistant Treasurer.
(By the Associated Rress.l

Washington, March 10.-The President
today appointed B. r. Plymly, of New
York. to be assistant treasurer of the
United States to succeed the late Conrad
Jordan The nomination was confirmed
by the Senate
President Roosevelt first rendered the
appointment of assistant treasurer to
Robert Bacon, of New York, formerly a
member of the firm of j, Perpont Nor
gan & Company, but Mr.. Bacon dc
clined It.
The appointment of Mr. Plymly was
then decided on and at a conference with
Secretary Shaw today Senator Platt ap-
proved it. Mr.. Plymly was one time
chief of the money order department Of
the New York city postoffice.
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Suspect the Cases Were Cholera.
(Bv the Associated Prors )

(By the Associated Proee
New York, March 10-Six strange
deaths at sea aboard the Anchor Line
steamer Kamarinia from Marseilles Pal
ermo and Naples caused that vessel to
be detained at quarantine today and
Health Officer Doty after an examination
said the symptoms were so similar to
those of cholera that the ship will be
thoroughly disinfected and the crew sent
to Hoffman's Island.
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Willed Fortune to Man Who Saved
Him.
lRv the ssociated Press.

Charleston, S. c.. March 10-Mrs. John
Hopkins who lives in reduced circun-
stances at Ophir Gold mine, Union coun-
ty. this State, will receive $l43,0O0, the
fortune fthe late Charles Mill, alias
Salem Charley" of Los Angeles, Cal.
1t appears that Mrs. Hopkins first
husband Robert Alexander, while in
Texas twenty years ago, saved the life
of Charles Hill, and Hill willcd all his
property to his preserver. Mrs. Hopkins
two yawyers left Union for Los Angeles
today
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Rev. DIR. Byrd.

Rev DR.. Byrd, of Atlanta, Ga, who is
now one of the leading Methodist minis
ters in the South has been spoken of
for the presidency of Wesleyan College,
o. Macon, Ca, one Of the largest female
colleges in the South. Rev. DR.. Byrd is
a native of Harnett county. near the
Wake line, and for many years was pas
tor of a church in Asheville. He was in
Raleigh last summer on his return from
visit to his mother, who lives in Har-
not
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Bills That Died.

The bills that were left on the House
Calendar when the General Assembly
adjourned numbered 103. Then there
were So more that never got out of the
hands Of various committees to which
they had been referred. Thus a total of
158 House bills died in their tracks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Yesterdays Arrivals.

Yesterdays arrivals were 7. C. Who'd
bee, Hertford; w. A. Dom, Scotland
Neck; Jake Lasiter, Rich Square; x. S.
Hill, w. X. Massenburgh, T. w Bicket,
Louisburg; r. p. Taylor. oxford; Jas. D..
Glenn, Greensboro; NJ C. Hunter. Char
lotte; w. c.. Balm. Greensboro; ED S.
Abcll smithheld; Chas. r. Thomas, New
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-11
Fierce Struggles With stowaways.
(By the Associated proes ,


New York, March 9.-Ficrce struggles
with stowaways armed with knives were
reported by the captain of the Austrian
steamer Margherita. which arrived here
today from Mediterranean ports Three
days out from Messina," said the cap
tain, -four fellows came crawling out
of the forehatch with knives. They
threatened the sailors but were quickly
knocked down and disarmed [ locked
them up in the hospital and gave them
bread and water. In the afternoon of
the same day thirteen men. covered with
coal dust. came up out of the bunkers
They had knives but my crew were ready
to fight them and we took the knives
away from them. That night we got to
Algiers and policemen came aboard and
took the stowaways.''
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Franklin TO Run as Citizens" Car
didate.

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte. n. c.. March 10-Captain f.
S. Franklin, prominent citizen of this
city. has announced himself as a Citi-
zens candidate for mayor to oppose
Mayor p NJ. Brown. Owing TO a ruling
by the executive committee that excludes
all those who voted for the Republican
nominee for the Legislature in the elec-
tion last fall. Capt, Franklin would not
to run in the Democratic primary
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Rush Work on Levees.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Jackson, Miss, March 10-Owing to the
apprehension felt throughout the Delta
country on account of the high water in
the Mississippi River, Governor Longno
today ordered Warden Henry, of the
Board of Control. to go at once TO Clarks-
dale where the levee board Is in session.
Available forces of men have been rushed
to the scene TO strengthen weak por
tIcns of the levees.
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Big Steamer on the Rocks.
(By the Associated Press. )

Iby inc AssocIated Press.)
Miami. Fla. March lot is reported
heer that there is a large steamer on the
rocks at Ragged Key A number of
wrecking boats have sailed for the scene
of the disaster. Up to- this time no par
ticulars have been received. The vessel
is large ono and was bound south.
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Date Set to Hear Injunction Case.
(By the Associated Press)

St. Louis. March 10.--Judge Elmer 3,
Adams, in the United States district court
announced today that he will on Tuesday,
March u, hear arguments on the motion
to issolve the temporary injunction
granite one week ago, restraining Officially
of the Brotherhoos of Locomotive Fir
men an Railroa Trainmen an the me-
bers Of the Grievance Committees
oresing a strike on the Wabash Rall