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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
BRYAN ON SPEAKING TOUR.
Immense Crowds. as Usual. Gather to
Hear the Nebraskan.
(By the Associated Press. }


indianapolis Ind, Oct. 12.-Every
available inch of floor space in Tom
linson Hall was crowded tonight dur
ing the political meeting which
marked the close of the first day of
William j. Bryan's tour of Indiana.
Mr.. Bryan arrived in Indianapolis in
a special train this afternoon. hav-
ing spoken at Rockville, VederSburg
and Charlottesville. en- route from
Terre Haute. An Illuminated parade
escorted Mr.. Bryan and the reception
committee to the hall.
Terre Haute, Ind. Oct. 12.-William
j. Bryan, ACCOMPANIED by w. H.
O'Bren, chairman of the Democratic
of the Fifth district and many news
paper men left here today on a spe-
cial train for an eight days speaking
tour of Indiana, during which he is
scheduled to make fifty-two speeches.
Mr.. Bryan, in an address at Rockville,
denied the charge that his wishes for
the success of the Democratic ticket
this year We're not earnest. He called
attention to the fact that the Bacon
resolution was defeated in the United
States Senate by but one vote. and
continuing. said
Had that resolution passed. there
would have been no war IN. the Phil-
ippines and 100000, 200, we have spent
to force a foreign government upon
the people of those island would have
been saved and the disastrous results
of this war of conquest would not
have been"
He regarded the Bacon resolution
he said. as the most important cues
ton the United States Senate had had
before it in a quarter of q century.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
VERDICT IN THE HITCH CAsE.
1t is Sealed and Sent to the State AU-
thGtiticS-Its Tenor known.
(By the Associated Press.


Savannah, Ca, Oct f2.-The court
martial sitting liz trial on the case of
Captain Robert M. Hitch, charged with
derelictioE CT duty in connection with
the lynchinS and burning of iced and
Cato at sStatesboro, concluded it's hear
ing today and arrived al q verdict af-
ter four hours 'deliberation behind
closed doors. The verdict is sealed
and will not be made public until it
has reached the State authorities in
Atlanta. The Morning News in it's re-
port tomorrow Of the case will say:
Though the court martial Will not,
of course, make public its findings in
the case of Captain Hitch, the extent
TO which the court went is reasonably
certain. Captain Hitch has not been
recommended for dismissal, but in
stead will be reprimanded in a public
manner by the Governor. 1t is pos
sib'e that a temporary suspension has
also been recommended. The limit of
punishment which can be inflicted by
a court nlartials recommendation on
n militia officer is dismissal from the
service, q fine of $1,000 or u prison
sentence of ore years duration"
The finding in the Hitch case will
1t be sent to the Adjutant General
It'll the case CT Lieutenant Nell, Lieu
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
GONE. IS THE MOTHERS CRY.
Mysterious Disappearance of Beautiful
Daughter of Wealtil-WidoW
FrOc, This State.
(Special to News and Observer


New York. Oct. 12.-"I am afraid
nv child was kidnapped. She is SO
beautiful that she attracts attention
everywhere. I have always warned
her against talking to strangers, and
! know she would not ran away, for
we were mere like sisters than
mother and daughter"
So declares Mrs Mildred M. Ire
waine, n wealthy widow who came
here from North Carolina. and who is
now well nigh insane with grief over
the mysterious disappearance Of her
daughter, Gladys Winona, on Friday
last. Yesterday the entire police
force was asked to ioir. in the quest.
Private detectives haze been seeking
her since the day she vanished.
1t is now believed that she was
kidnapped by a band of criminals, and
is either being held for ransom or for
other purposes. The young woman is
highly educated and for several years
was a pupil Of the Convent of the
Holy Angels, at Fort Lee, N. J. She
is the only child, and with her
mother returned from their summer
tour on Thursday, and the two took
rooms at the Aston House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
JOHNSTON-PE CHAPTER
Daughters of Confederacy Pass Reso-
lutions Concerning the Late
General Ransom.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Johnston-Pettigrew Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy. was held yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs
A. j. Field.
The president, Mrs Leo Heartt, pre-
meeting We're read by Mrs. A. B.
Stronach, in the absence of Mrs
Franklin MCNEIL, the secretary; these
were corrected and approved.
The usual routine business was
transacted. The treasurer made a
bursements, and Mrs. w. !. Register,
of the Historical Committee, made a
report.
Resolutions were passed concerning
General Matt w. Ransom's death
these declaring that the State had lost
a valuable statesman and Confederate
soldier.
A resolution was adopted to con-
tribute SIS more TO the Jefferson
Davis monument fund, and it was
stated that ten dollars had been sent
to the George Dawes memorial fund.
Letters were read from the Chapter
Regent, Washington, ID. c.. asking
that the North Carolina chapters
erect a monument to the Confederate
dead at Arlington. but no action was
taken on this.
The account of Major H. A. Lon
don's visit to AppomattoX, was read,
and expression of great satisfaction
came from every one, that we have
such undoubted proof that Cox's bri-
gade fired the last volley at Apo
mattox. A resolution was passed to
contribute a sum to the tablet that is
proposed to be erected on the spot.
The johnston ettigrew Chapter wish
to aid in this memorable event of the
W2".
The Chapter was invited by Miss
Kate McKimmon to meet at st. Mary S
on the second Wednesday of Novem-
Der.
Mrs. Field RECALLED the lodge with
delightful refreshments at the close
of the meeting, and this was an en-
jcyed feature.
The society is we'll attended, but
needs reinforcementS. 1t is doing
good work for the Confederate SOL
diers. and the members desire most
heartily to contribute to the many
worthy causes presented to them but
the lack of funds prevent. There
should be an increased membership.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
FUNERAL OF MIR. c. j. AFFORD.
Services Conducted by the Odd Eel
lOWs-Nfany of the Junior Order
Present-One Who Will be
Sadly Missed.
Sadly Missed.
Especial to News and Observer


Kenly, n. c., Oct. 12.-The funeral
services over the remains of the late
Mr.. G j. Afford, who met with such
tragic death at the new oil mill az
Rocky Mount on Monday afternoon
were held at the Richardson family
burying ground, three miles from this
place, at five o'clock this afternoon
The services were conducted by the
odd Fellows Lodge of Selma, of which
lodge Mr.. Afford was an honored mem
Der. Those from the lodge at Selma
were Mr. l.. d. Debnam, Noble Grand;
Mr. G. w. Richardson, Chaplain: and
the other officers were E. w. Womack
J. w. Futrell, r. NJ. Novel;, S. c. Rob
erson, w. III. Stallings, w. 3. Roberts
and /. Y. Wood.
The Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics was largely represented
at the funeral, the deceased being a
charter member of KeDly Council.
The tragic death of Mr.. Afford has
cast a gloom over this entire coTmun-
:ty. He possessed the confidence and
esteem of every citizen of this section.
He was about forty-two years of age.
Mr.. Afford is survived, besides lit
tie daughter, -years-of-age by five
brothers and two sisters, Messrs. Ben
Janin, l.. OBJ, and r. Fl. Afford, of
Kenly: Mr.. L. f. Afford, of Raleigh;
Mr.. c. d. Afford, of Lucama; Mrs.
Elizabeth Pittman, of Eenly, and Miss
Mary Afford, of kenly.
Mr.. Afford was superintendent of
the new Gil mills at Rocky Mount. He
was caught in the shafting OF the mill
when alone in the main sEafting room.
His clothes We're wound around the
shaft4ng and torn completely from bis
body. His body was not mangled at
all. He was found insensible, but
afterwards regained consciousness and
lived about twenty-five hours. He was
never able to speak and no one knows
just how the accident happened.
The Selma Lodge Attends.
Selma, N. c., Oct. 12.--The members
Of the Odd Fellows Lodge of this place
went to Kenly today to assist in the
funeral services over one of their hon
ored members, Mr.. G.. j. Afford whc
met his death in an accident in the oil
mills at Rocky Mount Monday after
hOOn.
Mr.. Afford was a resident Of Selma
For about three years and was esteem
cd and respected by all the citizens.
His death came as Il sad shock to his
many friends here. His relatives and
bereaVed ones have the sympathy of
the entire community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
ExTORTIoN Is CHARGED.
The Armour Car COmpany's Methods
Examined by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
lRv the Associated Press


Chicago, Oct. 12.-The alleged eX-
tortionate charges and arbitrary prac-
tees of the Armour Car Company
were again the subject of careful eX-
animation by the Interstate Com
merce Commission at its closing ses-
sion this afternoon ana the comm1s-
sion finally adjourned pending a spe-
cial call, with the investigation sus-
pended. Charges of gross oppression
were made by several commission men
of Chicago, and other points who
have had to depend on the Armour
car system for the transportation of
their product.
George F. Mead, of George F. Mead
& Company, fruit dealers, and vice
president of the National Association
of Commission Men of Boston. stated
that the tactics adopted by the Ar
mour company are fast running the
commission business all over the East
Armour & Company have practi-
cally demoralized the fruit business
east of the Alleghanies," declared Mr..
Mead in his testimony. mot only do
they charge eXtOrtionate prices for
icing cars containing deciduous fruits,
but they have undermined the market
as WELL For instance, they know
through private sources that a car of
fruit is to be shipped into Hartford
on a certain day and having, say, two
cars of this same fruit at Springfield,
run one of them to Hartford. and
when the car for the local commits
sion man arrives he finds the market
sold out from. under him."
A. L. SomerS. a South Water Street
commission merchant. was the next
witness called. Mr.. SomerS testified
that the Armour Comoany'S charges
are far in excess of the actual cost
for icing cars. and he cited several
instances where he had been charged
$45 for icing a car for a trip of 200
miles or less, comparing the rate
with one of SO made by the Santa Fee
railroad for trip of 700 miles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
NUMBER TWO GONE.
And Richmond Crook Number Three
Still on IIand.

Richmond crook Number Two has
been taken away from Raleigh-for
Raleigh's good.
The first that went was John Ster-
ling. who departed with an officer on
Tuesday night. Yesterday Walter B.
Jenkins went with another officer to
Richmond, and now there remains in
our city lookup down beneath the
ground, John O'Donnell.
Jenkins had declined TO bulge
without reouisition papers, and these
were presented at the Governor
office yesterday morning and the neces-
sary legal steps taken to carry the
man to Richmond. So he left by the
pull hard process.
There is a reward of $25 offered by
the Richmond authorities for Jenkins,
who is said to have escaped from jail
there before completing twelve
months sentence, and this Will be PAID
to the officers here who made the ar
rest-Messrs. Banks and Warren, OF
the Raleigh police force.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
LABOR RIOTING IN CHICAGO.
1t Occurs in Connection With Bag
gage Wagon Drivers Strike.
(By the Associated Press.)

(BY the Associated PreSS.)
Chicago, Oct. 12.-Rioting occurred
in connection with a strike of bag
gage wagon drivers employed by the
Frank e. Scott Transfer Company to-
day. Attacks on wagons were repulsed
by a squad of policemen at the barns
of the company in Wabash avenue and
by "a force of private detectives en-
ployed to patrol the district.
At Van Buren, and State streets a
non-union driver for the company
was attacked by the driver of an ice
wagon and threatened with an axe.
While this was going on. several men.
supposed to be pickets. cut the har-
ness. The baggage wagon driver
Ieaped and ran for his life. leaving
the wagon in an alley. Four arrests
were made.
A crowd of tive men attacked
one of the Scott wagons at the Polk
street depot while the driver was at
tempting to deliver baggage from one
of the hotels. Knives were drawn ana
only the arrival of the police prevent
ed the traces being ocut
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
THE SHOOTERS COMING.
There Will be Prominent Ones Hero
During the Fair.

The invitations issued by the Raj
eigh Gun Club for the fourth annual
tournament here are very handsome
ones. Many prominent sportsmen
are expected at the shoot during the
State Fair next week.
Among the prizes the Lyon Trophey
will be shot for. This is the beautiful
silver loving cup, presented by Mr..
George L. Lyon, of Durham. and val
ued at one hundred dollars. The
sportsman who wins this cup two sea-
sons in succession claims it as his
own. 1t is now held by Mr.. W. =.
Whitaker, who. if this time the win
ner keeps it. Another trophey for
the sportsmen is a $1,000 life insur-
ance policy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
PROGRESS IN THE CANAL.
What Bas Been Done i'm the Zone Con-
trolled by Uncle Sam.
(By the Associated Press. )


Washington, Oct. 12.-Members of
the Panama Canal Commission now
in the city called today by appoint
inent on President Roosevelt. A short
time afterward John Barrett American
minister to Panama, had a conference
With the President.
The commission discussed with the
President conditions on the Isthmus OF
Panama which have arisen since the
acquisition by this country Of the
american zone, and the difference be
tween the commission and the govern
ment of Panama. What, if any, con-
illusions were reached to these differ
enceS, was not discussed.
The commissioners left the Presi-
dent memorandum, giving in con-
siderable detail the work accomplished
and in hand cn the Isthmus. Ii shows
that there are now between two and
three hundred engineers and others
sent from the United States, engaged
in the engineering and constructors
work, and upon sewerage and water
supply, with a force of from 900 to
1900 laborers. This does not include
the sanitary force, nor the force of
the governor Of the zone, nor the per-
scnnel of the material and supply de-
paFtment.
Surveying parties are at work in the
vicinity of Colon, making plans AMI es-
Inmates for an inner harbor, and also
for the work to be done in the outer
bay
At Bohio, the serveyCrs are making
detailed surveys and studies and in
vcstig2ting the various sites that have
been proposed in that locality.
An engineering corps along the main
line of the canal in the vicinity OF
Culebra is making surveys to deter
mine the feasibility of Strengthening
the line of the French company
Another engineering force is construct
ing IL reservoir in the valley of the up
per Rio Grande. which viii furnish a
minimum supply of two million gallons
of water in a day for the city of Pan
anna; also n distributing reservoir! FOR
the city of Panama at Ancon. It is
also making surveys and estimates for
d sewerage system for Colon and plans
are being prepared for the construc-
tiCn of q harDor there.
The commission has purchased 81
far three modern steam ShCVels and
opened bids FOR eleven more, has sent
to the iSthmus Il large amount of luln-
ber and railroad ties. has recently
opened bids fer 100000 feet of lum-
Der and vii! soon advertise for about
four million feet additional.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
DECORATE RALEIGH.
rhc City Should be Burst Of Color
Next Week.

good beginning that is not going
to be a bad ending has been made in
getting Raleigh i'll gay colorS for the
state Fair.
The City Hall. WyDne's, the
Citizens National Bank, and some
other buildings were arraycd in red,
white and blue yesterday, and TO-DAY
the work goes on. 1t is being dome
and we'll done-,bY MesSrs. Sherwood
Higgs & Company, who have an adept
at making pretty designs at the task
Ivory building IN the main part OF
the city should get on State faiI
suit Of gay colors.
And those streamers across the
streets? They would add the touch
needed to fully liven up things. Put
them up. Mr.. State Fair and let the
thing be a rouser while we are at it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
It IS A HUMMER
Just to Think the State
Fair is Next Week and
is HustIing.

People who watch things predict
that this is the year for the really great
State Fair, the one that is going to de-
light everybody, besides others.
Exhibits are coming in and displays
are being arranged rapidly. By Mon
day it will be live scene of beauty
al the Fair Grounds.
The Midway gives way to ION the
Pike and that is going to be made a
place Of high ililarity this year. There
will be just cords of fun and stacks OF
amusement for all who want it.
Extra efforts are being made to have
the Fair this year Surpass all others.
That it is going to be a hummer no
one doubts. 1t Will be just full of at
fractions and good things, and it is
next week that it begins.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
ELEVEN CLUBS R.ATIFY.
District OF Columbia Democratic Club
Cry Parker and Davis"
tBy the Associated Press.)

Washington. oct. 12.-The eleven
clubs of the District of Columbia to-
r;ght ratified the nominations OF Par
ker and Davis as tho Democratic ma
ticnal standard bearers. Addresses
were delivered by former Congressman
Henry st. George Tucker, of Virginia,
now of Washington, former Congress
man f.. Il. Rrookshire, of Indiana:
Gre cd NJ. Fulton, and Horny p. Davis,
of Washington. Letters of regret were
read from Judge Parker, ex-senator
Eavis, Senators Blackburn, ItHyner,
Culberson, Daniel and German. Gov
ernors Montague, of Virginia, and
Warfield of Maryland, Hon. Patrick
a. Collins, of Boston, and w. BouTke
Cochran.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
Warming to Cotton Planters.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, oct. 12.-rhe DEPART
ment of Agriculture, in a circular is
sued today, warns planters through
out the cotton belt that in their efforts
to procure an early crop of cotton to
avoid damage by boil weeTils they
must not overlook the great prime
factor in the control of the pest, the
destruction of the stalks in the early
autumn. This destruction OF the
plants in the field is stamped as the
most effective method of reducing the
numbers Of the weevils. The circular
calls for united action of communi-
ties in taking these steps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
Wadesboro Live Stock Company.

The Secretary OF State yesterday is
sued a certificate of incorporation to
the Wadesboro Live Stock Company
of Wadesboro. Authorized capital
stock, $4,000, the company commend
iEg business with $4,000 paid in
shares of 500 each. Incorporators
and shareholders: j. A. Leak, 70
shares, w B. Kerr. Fl. w. Little, W.
G.. Hardison, j. d. Horne, l.. L. Little,
r Hargrave, w. p. Parsons, ]. ;
Cheek, 10 shares each.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
Henry T. Hicks & Co.. Special Agent.
To Open New Double Track.
Hv tho Associated Press J

Washington oct. 12.-The south
ern Hallway announces that the new
double track between this city and Or
ange, Va, which has been constructed
by this company will be opened fol
traffic tomorrow. All trains OF tho
Southern, beginning tomorrow, will be
Crerated over this new track. The
distance between Washington and Or
augp is 50 miles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When 1T Is Free OF DnndruT, 1t Grows
EuxuriHntly.

Fair preparations and dandruff cures.
as a rule, are sticky or irritating affairs
that do no earthly good. Hair. when not
diseased, grows naturally, luxuriantly.
Dandruf is the cause of nine-tenths of
all hair trouble, and dandruff is caused
by a germ. The only way to cure dand-
ruff is to kill the germ; and so far, the
only hair preparation that will positively
destroy the germ is Newbros Herpicide-
absolutely harmless. free from grease,
sediment, dye matter or dangerous drugs.
1t allays itching instantly; makes hair
glossy and soft as silk. destroy the
cause, you remove the effect" Sold by
leading druggists. Send 1oc. in stamps for
sample to The IIerpicide Co., Detroit,
Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
stal.arts to Remain in the Field.
CIV the Associated Press

Milwaukee, Oct. 12.--The National
Republican tStelwarD ticket headed
by former Governor Edward Sccfield
viii remain in the field. This was de-
cided after a protracted meeting of
leading StalWaBts from every part OF
the state today when the question of
withdrawing the ticket came up for
discussion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Grove
signature is on each box. zoe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14

tenant Morrison, Lieutenant Cone anG
Lieutenant Griner have been cCnc.ud-
ell The case against Nell was be-
gun IL is afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL M/ZAA
.@HSSM9M : BUSINESS LgICCGVC<
RALEIGH. N. c..
Corner Martin and Wilmington St.

Chain of fifteen colleges endorsed by
business men from Maine TO Califor-
MIA. 1t is generally conceded by bust
ness men that graduates of this ia
nous chain of colleges are more COM
petent than others. In their field of
work Draughon's Colleges are to
America what oxford is to England.
POSITION: Draughon's College
gives a WRITTEN guarantee. backed
by $500, 100000 capital sock. agreeing
to secure good positions with reliable
firms or refund EVERY CENT of tut
ton. Call or send for catalogue. Re-
member the NAME and PLACE
Draughon's Practical Business Col
ege corner Martin and Wilmington
streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
,SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE VIA SEA-
BOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY,
ACCOUNT NORTH CARO-
LIMA STATE FAIR.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway an
nounces that on account ofthe ANIMAL
North Carolina State Fair that they
VIII operate special trains on dates
and schedules enumerated below, tC
Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
Harvard Beats Bates.
(By the Associated Press ,

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 12.-Iar-
ward defeated Bates at football TODAY
IL to 0. Harvard expected a, larger
score but Bates put up much strong
or offense than was anticipated. while
the slippery condition Of the bali and
field interfere5 With clean olav ia q
considerable extent Harvard was
weak on the defense but the oIfiense
showed some Improvement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
ATLANTIC & NORTH CAROLINA
RAILROAD.

fIJowIand Improvement Co.. Lessee.)
Schedule Effective Sept. 9Th. 1904.
East Bound Trains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14

n Guaranteed Cure For Piles.
Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
Piles. Your druggist will refund
money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure
you in 6 to IA days. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14

Gowan's Pneumonia Cure will stav
the course of diptheria.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
Atlanta College OF Pharmacy

Greater demand for our graduates than we
can supply. ADDRESS DR.. George +. Payne
Dean, B Whitehall ST, Atlanta, Ga.