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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-05
New Appointments for Democratic
Speakers.

Chairman Simmons has made thu
following appointments:
Hon. Il. Il. Glenn
Fremont. October 10th, (barbecu'
and rally.)
Hon. +. NJ. Simmons
Rockingham, November 3rd,
night.
Hon. Francis ID. Winston
Statesville October 18th, at night.
Lexington, October 18th, at night.
Greensboro, October 18th, at l.
o'clock
West Durham, October 18th, a
night.
Wilson. October 10Th, at night.
Old Fields, October goth.
Scotland Neck, October 21st, a
night.
Hon. \. L. Brooks and w. I'll. Harri
Hurdles Mills, Person county, Oc
tober 10th.
Durham, October 18th.
Holly Springs, Wake county, Octo-
Der 18th.
Franklinton, October 18th. at night
Oxford, October 14th, at night.
Stems, October 18th.
Hon. b. T.. Aycock-
Henrietta, October 18th, at night.
Rutherfordton, October 14th, al
night.
Marion, October 18th, at night.
Hickory, October 18th, at night.
Lenoir, October 18th.
Hiddenite, October 10Th.
New Sterling, October 10Th, at
night
Hon. T.. c. Beddingfield--
Reeds Academy, Davidson county,
October 14th.
Reedy Creek, at H. H. Mics, Octo-
Der 14th, at night.
Bethany, October 18th.
Abbott's Creek, October 18th, at
night.
Hon. TIleO. Il, kluttZ-
Wilkesboro, October Sth, (Wilkes
ccnvention.)
Mr.. Glenn's appointment at Hills
boro is changed from the 10Th to the
31st of October. He speaks at FIRE.
mont Wayne county on the goth and
at Durham on the night of the 31st
Mr. Roscoe w. Turner. of Elizabeth
C ty, will speak with Hon. B. r. Dixon
at the latter's appointments from Oc-
tober 9Th to 18th, inclusive.
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COTTON 0PENSFAST
Weather is Now Too Dry
For Crops.
The Past Week is Reported as Having
Been an Ideal One for Housing
the Matured
Crops.

The Weekly Crop Bulletin for the
week ending Monday october 3, says:
The temperature during the week
averaged nearly ten degrees above the
normal. The nights, as a rule, were
cool; but the day temperatures were
|abnormally high, especially during the
first four days. A few light showers
were reported from several scattered
places but no rain of any consequence
occurred anywhere in the State. The
ground is becoming too dry for plow-
ing, and as a result, very little land has
been prepared for wheat. 1t is also
too dry for the growth of fall crops.
which are beginning to suffer from
lack of moisture. On the other hand
the week was almost ideal for saving
land housing matured crops.
Cotton is opening rapidly in all sec
tons, but on account of scarcity of
labor picking is advancing slowly. It
is thought there will be practically
no top crop; and the yield. in general.
will be decidedly below the average.
Corn is maturing we'll and will be
fully an average crop or slightly above.
Fodder pulling is over in all sections
Except in the mountainous district.
Saving hay and pea vines is also near
ing completion; and all forage crops
THAT have been cut after the storm on
ltbe 14th of last month, have been
cured and saved in fine condition. The
Tobacco crop is practically ali cut and
housed. Peanuts are being dug in a
plumber of eastern counties, and, on
!. the whole, are turning out poorly.
ISWeet potatoes are generally fair.
lTurnips, clover and late potatoes are
very much in need of rain, and are
becoming slightly parched in a few
localities. Apples promise to turn out
we'll in the western part of the State,
but are almost a failure in the eastern
section.
Rains Gin inches) for the week end
ling a. m. Monday: Asheville, ole;
/ weldon, 0.02: Raleigh, Wilmington
charlotte, Goldsboro, Greensboro
I.umhertnn NeNharn nnna
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Walnut Cove, October Sth.

Walnut Cove, October Sth.
Hon. III. l.. Cook
Elizabethtown. October II (Bladen
CourD.
ParktOn. October 10. at IL o'clock
Bowie, October 10. at night.
Antioch { Blue Springs). October
20.
Hon. Larry /. Moore:
Beaufort. October IS, beaufort
Bayhoro. october 25. (Pamlico
courD.
Trenton. November 1 (Jones courD
Hon. y. a. Mclean:
Kingsdale, Robson county. Octo.
Der 4.
Sterlngs. Robson county October
5th.
Hon. c. b. Patterson and Hon. III. Il.
Goodwin:
Rogers Store October 6.
Ashpole, October Z.
Rowland. October s.
Col. Solomon Gallert-
Bat Cave, Henderson County, Octo-
Der 10th. at l o'clock.
Mills River, Henderson County, Oc-
tober 18th. at l o'clock.
Roseman, Pennsylvania County, Oc-
tober 18th. at night.
Brevard, October 18th, at o'clock.
Fair View, Buncombe County, Octo-
Der 18th. at l o'clock.
Weaverville, Buncombe County, Oc-
tober 18th. at II o'clock.
Asheville, October 18th, at night.
Canton, Haywood County, october
18th, at 1 o'clock.
Pigeon, Haywood County, October
18th, at night.
Dellwood, Haywood County, Octo-
Der 18th at / o'clock.
ot MI
Sylvia. Jackson County, October 18th
at o'clock.
Cullowhee, Jackson County, October
goth, at IL o'clock.
Andrews, Cherokee County, October
21st, at night.
Robbinsville, october 22nd. at !
Bryson City, October Gath (swain
Court.o
Hen. a. l.. Brooks
Zeb, Rowan county, October 7th, at
o'clock.
Trading Ford School House, Rowan
County, October TIN, at night.
Gold Hill, Rowan county October
Sth, at / o'clock.
Salisbury, October Sth, at night.
Hillsboro, October 18th, (Orange
Hon. j. l.. Webb
Triangle, Lincoln county, October
10th.
Denver, October 10th, at night.
Iron Station, October 18th.
Pinevile, October 14th.
Belmont, October 18th.
Mt. Holly, October 18th, at night.
Cliffside, October 18th, at night.
Forest City, October 18th, at night
Morganton, October 18th, at night.
Claremont, October goth.
Let all the people attend and hear
the issues of the day discussed.
F. NJ. SIMMONS,
Chairman.
ALEX. J. FIELD. Secretary.
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SAVED HERSELF AND MOTHER.
Girls Splendid Grit and Strength Sent
Horse Over Embankment.

Especial to News and ObserverO
Salisbury n. c.. Oct. Airs. G.. A.
Secnler and daughter, of China Grove.
hal d narrow escape from death while
on their way to Salisbury yesterday at
ternoon The two ladies were driving
a very strong horse which took fright
at an approaching train and it was
only by the superb strength OF the
young woman that the couple We're
saved, the horse being thrown over al
cmbankment by the young lady driver.
The white graded schools of Sails
bury opened yesterday with the largest
enrolment in the history of the old
town, the total number being 1913. II
is also known that nearly 100 adj
tional pupils were prevented from be-
ing present at the opening of the term
but who will enter later. There has
/ been a great educational awakening
in Rowan and not a little credit Is
due to the efficient teachers employed
in the various schools as we'll as to
Prof. r. G.. KiZer. the efficient county
superintendent.
Huge Engines for Southern.
Mr.. w. j. Lacy. travelling engineer
of the American Locomotive Company,
of Richmond. Va, is at Spencer shops
together with a corps of assistants de-
livering a number of large engines to
the Southern Railway Company at that
point. IL is learned THAT the loCoHio-
tives are by far the largest ever used
on the Southern system or any other
railroad, weighing about $50 tons
each one. OF this type ten passenger
and twenty-five freight engines have
already been delivered and it is said
that twenty-five more from the Bald
win Locomotive Works at Philadei-
phia, AMI twenty-five additional ones
from the American works at Rich
mond are yet to follow. making one
of the largest orders ever given by
single company.
Rapid progress is being made in the
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The National Bureau5s Crop Report
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 4.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop
conditions says:
with high temperature and nrac-
ftically no rain during the week in the
cotton region, the staple has continued
ITO open rapidly in all sections. pre-
jmaturely in Georgia and MISSISSIPPI,
land picking has progressed under ia
'vOrable conditions. Complaints Of
scarcity of labor are still received from
portions of central and eastern dis
tricts. When reports indicate that
nearly all of the cotton crop has been
harvested in Southern Georgia and
Louisiana and southwestern Texas: rs
percent in Florida. the central portions
of Georgia and Texas; so percent AMI
over in other States. except Arkan-
sas and Oklahoma, where about one
fourth is picked. and North Carolina.
,Nhere only a small portion has been
gathered. Late cotton is still shedding
in Georgia, is much shortened by
drought in Tennessee and continued
depredations of insect pests have in
jured prospects for any top crop in
Texas.
Tobacco is practically all housed and
curing is progressing under favorable
conditions.
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TWO STILLS RAIDED.
Crawling Up Nearer to -Bccl1On the
Bibulous of Durham.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, N. c., Oct. An raiding
two Illicit distilleries near Durham
yesterday about noon, Deputy Mar
shals d. G. Browning and w. G.. Pool,
Of Raleigh, captured a horse, wagon
and some meal. Soon after the team
reached Durham it was stolen. evil
knows as to this.
The two moonshire plants destroyed
by the officers were within three miles
of Durham and had evidently been
doing a large business. In the hills
surrounding the still sites could plain
ly be seen houses in Durham. About
] 900 gallons of beer were poured out
and twenty-five fermenters cut down.
In addition to this the stills We're taken
and other property destroyed.
Since Durham has become a prChl-
b:tion town by law the moonshiners,
many of them, have moved in closer
to Durham. Several illicit stills have
been destroyed within a few miles of
the city. Some of these stills do an
exclusive retail business. It is said
that some of the owners have run
pers" on the streets who's take orders.
The whiskey is then brought into the
city either in bottlessor small jugs and
distributed. AT one of these st lis cut
up short while ago sack filled with
bottles was found
telegram Tells of Death.
This morning Luther B. Markham,
son of Sheriff f. d. Markham. receiv-
ed a telegram from Baltimore telling
OF the death of his father-in-law, An
drew j. Trogler. Yesterday he re-
ceived a letter telling of his serious
illness and the telegram today says
that he died this morning at 1890
O'Clock. On account of the illness OF
her baby Mrs. Markham could not go
to the funeral but Mr.. Markham left
this afternoon for Baltimore. The de-
ceased was about sixty years of age
and left a wife, two sons and three
daugterS.
Campaign Against Consumption.
Recently the State Board of Health
| issued a pamphlet telling of the in
crease in consumption and giving rules
| to decrease the contagion. Following
| tn S the Durham Academy of Medicine
| at a recent meeting issued a statement
of the disease in Durham and APP
pointed q committee consisting of Drs.
III. M. Manning, A. Cheatham and w.
| A. Graham, to confer with the city al
| dermen regarding passing a stringent
ordinance covering this disease. The
committee went before the board last
night and asked for a donation of $50
with which to have printed certain
pamphlets for free distribution, these
pamphlets telling of the importance
Of certain measures. The donation was
made. The doctors then asked for the
appointment of committee to confer
with the doctors and prominent citi-
zens looking to the drafting of an or
dinance regarding splitting, disinfecting
homes where there mas been consump-
ton, and other regulations. This COM
n1ittee will have a meeting in a few
DAYS. 1, -.
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Supply, October Sth.
Brush Creek, Chatham county, Oc'
tober 10Th.
Gulf, Chatham county, October Gosh
at II o'clock.
Sophia, Randolph county October
II. at o'clock.
Randleman. October II. at night.
Cedar Falls, October IS, at 1 p. m
Ramseur. October IS. at night.
Hon. S. NJ. Gattis. Speaker of the
House of Representatives
Browns Summit. October 5, at
o'clock.
Guilford College, October 6, at
o'clock.
Germanton. October 7. at o'clock
Mayodan, October 8. at night.
Rural Hall. October 10. at 2 o'clock
Winston, October 10. at night.
Hon. III. l.. Goodwin. Democratic can
didate for Elector-
Red Springs October 10.
Maxton, Ovtober 10th, at night.
st. Pauls October II.
Wilmington, October %.
Hon. Lee S. Overman, United States
Senator
Lincolnton. October 5. at night
Dallas, October 6.
Monroe, October Z.
MOCkSVIIle, OCTOBER o.
Graham. October 10th, at night.
IIillsboro, October II.
Creedmore, October IL.
Roxboro, October 10.
ASHORE, October 10.
Hon. Dan Hugh Mclean
Old Ford Carolina Institute), Octo-
Der 9Th, at z o'clock.
WASHINGTON. October 5th, at night.
Hunters Bridge, October 9Th, at
o'clock
Pinetown. October 9Th, at night.
Plymouth, October 18th.
Edenton, October 8.
Gatesville, October 10.
Winton October II.
Murfreesboro, October IL.
Rich Square, October "A.
Aulander, October Is.
Hon. Il. Nj. Simmons, United States
Kinston, October 9Th. at night.
Wilmington, October s, at night
LumbertOn, October l..
Morganton, October 10th.
Charlotte, October 18th, at night.
Newton, October 18th.
Rutherfordton, October 18TH.
Concord, October 2hth.
Winston, October &c lat mighty.
Troy, October 29th.
Oxford. November l.
Rockingham, October ). al night.
Monroe, November Attn.
Hon. S. S. Mann
Head of Pungo, October 9TH, al
night.
Latham's School House, October
9Th at night.
Pleasant Grove, Washington county,
October z. at II o'clock.
Pincy Grove, WASHINGTON county,
October. at IL o'clock.
Cherry. Washington county. Octo-
Der 8th, at night.
MaXcy L.. John, Esq:
Mocksville, October lo (DaVle
Huntsville, Yadkin county, October
IL, at 1 o'clock.
Cooleemee Davie county, OCTOBER
IL, at night.
Linwood, Davidson county, OCTOBER
Lexington. october II, at night.
Trinity, Randolph county, october
10. at night.
II. w. GIideWell. ESD
j. e. Shelton s store, october oth.
Mitchell's, October 9TH:
Germanton, october eth.
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erection of Salisbury's new opera
house and it is announced by DR.. l..
j. Meroney, of Philadelphia, the pro-
prietor that the structure will be
ready for occupancy by January 1sr
The Old Hickory Club. of Salisbury.
one of the strongest organizations of
the kind in the State. has leased the
second floor and will have handsome
quarters fitted UP especially for the
use of the club. while the Masonic
fraternity of the city will occupy the
third floor.
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ALEX. J. FIELD. Secretary.

The world will some day come to
understand that men do not drink
themselves into the cutters, prison
hells, and madhouses because they
would rather be there than leading
happy lives. Write The Kelley Insti-
tute for copy of "The New Man.
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Calomel is dangerous-leave it on
the druggists shelf. When you need
a laxative take LaXo, the purely vege-
table liquid compound. AT all good
drug stores.
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Mechanics and investors Union

An
build and
own GEORGE -
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
ROBERT ]. WINE.

oath Of Office last evening. It was ad-
mlnistered by John ]. Howley. chief
clerk TO the first assistant postmaster
general.
The appointment is temporary ono
merely, and Mr.. Wynne will be 3 cab
met officer only until such time as the
national Republican chairman, George
B. Cortelyou, is in position to accept
the postal portfolio in the cabinet 1t
was the presidents plan to have Mr..
Wynne as acting postmaster general
for the space of 80 days after the death
of Mr.. Payne, and then to have Mr..
Cortelyou take his place at the depart
ments dead. The chairman will need
more time to wind up the national
campaign, and so. to fulfill the law in
the case requiring an appointment
within so days, Mr.. Wynne has been
appointed.
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
John Mitchell, Jr.
Little Rock, Arkansas, Reporter.

The speech of John Mitchell, Jr.. be.
fore the American Bankers Association
took Editor Chase of the Washington
Bee, off his feet. Editor Chase was
not sparing in his denunciations of Mr..
Mitchell. He accuses him of catering
TO the South, of changing front. and his
past utterances were compared with
his recent address All will admit that
the John Mitchell who spoke in New
York was not the John Mitchell of ten
years ago. Mr.. Mitchell in his New
York speech simply defended the better
element of the white South and his ap-
parent change of front adds more to MS
good sense than discredit. Years of
contact with men and things have
taught Mr.. Mitchell a few lessons.
When he speaks now 'tis with the wis
dom of experience and not the fervor of
youth. The man is becoming matured.
Travelling through life with his eyes and
ears open, he has profited. A wise man
will change his views, but fool, never.
Many things that Mr.. Mitchell said ten
years ago he would not say to-day for
one dollar per word. The only reason
that can be advanced is that he repre-
sents more and has more sense. When
men have little ones about their knees
and surround themselves with some of
this worlds goods, they think first and
speak last. Furthermore, Mr.. Mitchell
did not shoot wide of the mark when
he said that the trouble in the South
was with the worst element of the two
races. 1t was a case of placing the blame
where it belonged. Many Negro lead
ers make the same mistake that preju-
diced white men make. They place all
white men in the same boat. This
CHI 4 ,N.AN1 -, g..
has resided in the South any length of
time knows that some Southern white
men are as good friends to the Negro as
can be found. So far as standing up for the
manhood rights of the Negro, Mr.. Mitch
ell has not changed. His pen is as trench
ant as ever and the recent bankruptcy
OF the Richmond Street Car Compa ny
Is evidence that John Mitchell, Jr. viii
do,
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
Mitchell and the Bankers.
New York Age.l

The speech of John Mitchell, Jr., of
Richmond, before the National Oonven-
ton of Bankers in this city, on Friday
last, and its reception at the hands of the
delegates from all sections of the coun-
try, marks great step forward in Ne
gro progress
Mi. Mitchell was the only Negro dele
gate. He enjoyed the same treatment
as other delegayes enjoyed while the
guest of the New York Bankers. His
address was ringing utterance, show
ing the material contribution which the
Negro is making to the geperal progress
of the South. 1t was heartily seconded
by Southern delegates and by the Presi-
dent of the National Association of
Bankers.
From the reports which appeared in
the New York papers, it would appear
that Mr.. Mitchell made concessions in
his speech. He was reported as having
expressed complaisance in the idea that
the Negro should voluntarily give up his
political rights in order to be encouraged
in business. We are glad to have the
opportunity to correct this wrong i'm
preston. John Mitchell stands up as
firmly for manhood rights as he ever
did. And he always did.
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
FINE CARRIAGES BURNED

Vehicles Belonging to Senators and
Wealthy WGshingtoni-7s 81 ned.
Washington, Oct. l0--Nre on the
upper floors of William +. ana B. J.
Downey's livery stable, 1922 to 1928 I
street Northwest, caused a loss Of about
100000. Some of the finest carriages
owned in Washington. many OF them
belonging TO senator's, members Of the
diplomatic corps and wealthy Wash
ingtonians, stored in the building. were
burned. The fire started from defective
electric light wiring.
The French embassy lost a hand
some carriage, and Others who loxt
vehicles are Senators Wetmore, DrydeE
and Fairbanks; Representative Hiu
and Mrs. Westinghouse. Two hundred
carriages on the top floor were COM
pletely destroyed, and about 200 otherr
on the third floor were badly damaged
The loss on the building and to the
firms stock is about $4,000, and Il
private parties $4,000. The building
is insured for $50, 900, and the stock ot
the Downeys for $4,000.
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15

managed TO reach Chiaopai Island,
from which they were rescued.
The Heiyen. which was engaged on
guard duty off Pigeon bay. was missed
by the feet, and a search for the YES
sci was Immediately begun.
The petty officers and sailors found
on ChiaOpai Island reported that az
dusk on September IS a storm came
up. accompanied by high seas The
Heiyen endeavored to return to her
base. when she suddenly struck a
floating mine, which exploded under
her starboard side amidships. The yes.
sci began to sink. and an attempt was
made to lower the boats. The boats
were swamped and the crew jumped
into the sea. where. owing to the heavy
combers. they were quickly drowned.
The Japanese fleet carefully search
ell the patrolled locality, but failed tc
find any other survivors.
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
BLOODY BATTLE
IS NOW RAGING
After Being Driven Back Russians
Advance and Attack Enemy.
JAPS STRONGLY REINFORCED

Mukden, Oct. IA bloody battle is
now raging about six miles north of
Yentai railroad station. The Japanese
on Sunday fell back along the whole
front and the Russian advance guards
crossed the Schili river (about half way
between Mukden and Lao Yang) and
came within three miles of Yentai but
Monday the Japanese received strong
achievements of infantry and artillery
and not only held their positions, but
even assumed the offensive. The fight
ing lasted the entire day and night.
The japanese directed their artillery
fire with great Skill and searched the
Russian positions so fercely that the
R-ssians fell back north of the Schili
~ er. which crosses the railroad seven
niles from Yentai. The Russians yes
terday resumed their advance, once
more crossed the Schili river and en-
gagged the japanese two miles south Of
it. a terrific artillery engagement is
proceeding along the entire front. The
result OF the battle is still undecided.
Richmond planet., 1904-10-15
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. ] II. Busby is Offering in
ducements that will appeal TO your
judgment and sympathize with your
pocket-book. Call and see him.
THE Sharon BaDtist Church build
ingis being pushed TO completion. Rev.
A. S. Thomas is holding services at
League Hall.
For fine furniture and polite at
tention, call on Messrs, Sydnor and
Hundley, They will treat you right.
Mr.. Albert Stein is selling shoes
at the lowest prices. Call and see him
at Fifth and Broad Streets.
Mrs. Beulah d. Nelson has left
Newark, n. j. to Join her hus-
band in Brooklyn, N Y, their future
home.
Mr.. Mack Harris, who has been
been visiting in Philadelphia has re-
turned to the city.
Major l. J. Miller is not here for
fuu, he is at 52S Z. Broad st. for bust
ness. His new line of suits and gents
furnishings of all kinds are away down.
Call and see him and save money,
-Pharmacist, T. w. Leonard will
sell you the purest drugs and compound
The best prescriptions for you, while
guaranteeing satisfaction. Call and see
him.
Mrs. Bette Graves, matron of the
FRIENDS Colored Orphan Asylum has
returned to the city after a visit Co her
brothers, Messrs, @. A and Edward
harris CT Philadelphia. She visited New
York and Boston also.
President w. F. Denny Of the
Freedmen's Endowment Association is
looking as well as ever after his brief i'll
ness. Heis enjoyinga a prosperous year
in business, too.