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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
A MILLION AND A QUARTER.
Most Valuable Cargo of Cotton Ever
Shipped From Wilmington.
Especial to News and Ohserver !

(Speclal TO News and observer
Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 25.-The largest
and most valuable cargo of cotton ever
shipped out Of Wilmington for foreign
export, was cleared at the customs house
thjs evening aboard the British steamship
"Oceano,' which sails tomorrow for Liver
pool with 1908 bales, valued at a million
and quarter dollars The loading Of the
cargo IN the face OF apparently insur-
mountable difficulties, the great scarcity
of cotton with an excited and irregular
market, IS regarded as one of the most
remarkable commercial incidents of the
pert.
It comes to the surface this afternoon
that another contest for Federal patron
age in Wilmington viii very soon divide
honors with the postoilice fight. The
office OF second deputy collector and clerk
in the customs house here at a salary OF
81 400 per year. with only nominal duties.
became vacant by the resignation today
of William Struthers who reti1es from
official life to devote his attention to a
fine strawberry farm which he owns at
Crisis in Columbus county. Mr.. Struthe.s
was recently granted long term leave
of absence, and upon its expiration today
he sent in his resignation to take effect
Immediately The appointment OF his sue
cessor is with the Treasury Department,
upon the recommendation Of Collector
Keith
The Terry murder trial was called in
tie Superior court before Judge Fergu-
son today and set for trial beginning
next Thursday afternoon. special venre
of 25O was drawn, from which to select
a jury at that time, but it is hardly ex-
pectcd that that number will be sufficient.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
A Noted Prisoner.
(By the Associated Press. J

Greensboro, N. c.. Jan. 25.-United
States Deputy Marshal Cooper of HEX
ory, brought a noted prisoner here to-
day. He was E. b. Miller. of Watauga
county, better known as Big Ed Miller.
he being six feet seven inches tall ana
large in proportion. Miller was brought
here from Jail at Boone on bench war
rant sworn out and certified from the
United States Judge of the Eastern Dis
trict of Tennessee. charging him with
counterfeiting at Greenville, Tenn. Judge
Boyd, upon investigation of the case,
found that Miller was in Jail in Boone,
Watauga county. already under an indict-
ment at the Federal Court at Statesville
for ccunterfeiting, not being able to give
a $4,000 bond. He therefore suspended
action On the Tennessee bench warrant
until after Millers trial. due to come off
at the next term of court at Statesville.
District Attorney Holton appeared for
the Western District of North Carolina
jurisdiction and Judge w. ]. Bynum rep
resented the prisoner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
Receivers for Morrison and Co.
(By the Associated Press.l

Baltimore, Md, jan 25.-Receivers
were appointed today for the banking
and brokerage firm of e. n. Morrison &
Company. The failure was not surprise
in financial circles here as the embarrass-
ment of the firm had been known for
several days. E. n. Morrison. the head
of the firm, made a statement today that
the resources of the house had been wiped
out by losses on cotton. He said:
we took over a number Of accounts
for customers who were unable to make
good their margins and the continuous
rise in the price of cotton resulted in
heavy losses in covering these accounts. .
Liabilities of the firm az placed be-
tween $4,000 and 5000, ,O00
New York, Jan. 25.-N H. Morrison, of
the firm OF E. n Morrison & Company
recently sold his seat on the New York
Stock Exchange to Daniel ]. Sully. the
cotton speculator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
WHOOP Err Up BOYS
July Cotton Reversing it
Goes One to Sixteen
at New Orleans.
(By the Associated Press)

New Orleans, Jan. 25.-Cotton was furi-
ously active today and prices advanced,
July selling at sixteen cents fiat. This
was about twice as strong as the most
ardent bulls expected and caused an i'm
mense volume of fresh buying. Bull lead
ers took on heavy loads and shorts COW
cred heavily. At all times there were
more buyers than sellers. Prices were
from 80 to SO points higher.
New York. Jan. 25.--Cotton reached a
still higher level today in market that
was active, but not particularly excited.
At the start, in response TO a sensational
gain in the English market and continued
light receipts, prices were 10 to 81 points
higher. Heavy liquidation was attracted
by the advance but there was a good
demand of general character, and while
somewhat irregular the market showed an
fuctuating around the best Of the morn
ing. March sold at 1902, May at 1921 and
July at 1880, these being net gains of
about % points on the positions named.
The advance was not checked until
March was selling at 1514; May at 1871
and July at 1542, net gain of about
81 to "a points. AT TINS level, however,
there was halt in demand, the market
became less active and ip ierky sort of
way declined to about the low point OF
the morning under realizing, encouraged
to some extent by the heavier estimates
for tomorrow's receipts. Exports, how
ever, were full and this had d tendency
TO estct offerings. The market later be-
came firmer again with prices in the late
trading. at the highest of the session
March sold at 1919, May at 1910 and July
at 1850 The close was Ave Or six points
below these figures, but steady at net
advance of % to "a points. Sales were
estimated at million bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News ad Circulation

sponsibility Of the enforcement of law
upon the whole citizenship. His honor's
construction of the anti-jug law was en-
phaticeand unreserved as to its applica-
ton to all prohibition territory, through
cut the state, hence the liquor men at
pikeville VINO sell and ship liquor into
Gcldsboro are Just as guilty according to
the judge as if thoy sold the liquor right
here in the city, where prohibition is now
il force.
Pikeville is Just nine miles from this
city ana since prohibition went into q
feet here the supply of liquor has been
obtained there. Large numbers of jugs
are shipped and brought here every day
from Pikevilie and there has been no dit-
ference in the amount of whiskey drunk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26

were appointed during the recess of the
Senate occurring between March 10, 1903
to November 9, 1903? Were commissions
issued to these officers, and if so, OF wha1
character? What officers failed of confir
nation during the special session begin
ming November 8 and ending December
Z, 1903? Have these officers been reap
pointed and have commissions been issued
to them? If so what is the character o1
the commission, and what authority of
law is there for its being issued?'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
LABEL WAS ALMOST FREE.
Had SaWn Well Nigh Through Bars
When Discovered.
Especial to News and Observer

Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 25.-News
reached here today OF an attempt by
label Register to escape from Jail at
Whiteville during Friday nights storm
The prisoner had sawed nearly through
one Of the bars of his cell with pieces OF
steel sccreted between the lining of
satchel to which he had access and in
the sole OF one OF his shoes, when the
jailor was awakened about midnight by
the knocking of another prisoner who
desired to inform the authorities OF the
attempt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
Met Heavy Seas off HatteraS.
(By the Associated Press }

Charle.ton, S. c., Jan. 25.-The United
States double turret monitor Amphitrlte,
en- route from Norfolk to be naval sta
tion at Guantanamo, Cuba, came into this
port today f?r coal and water.
She encountered heavy seas off Hat
teras, the bow dipping at times ten feet
under water, and the vessel being navi-
gated by soundings as the lights were OBJ
gcured. A sea stove in, a small boat on
the after turret She will sail hence
Thursday or Friday should the weather
permit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
"PIKEY" HEARS A BOMB BURST.
Iudqe Brown Touches the Fuse With
Fire in Court at Go!dsboro.
Especial to News and observer.)

Goldsboro, N. c., Jan 25.-superior
court convened in this city today with
Judge Geo. H. Brown presiding, and Solici-
tor Armistead Jones at his post The Grim
iral docket is the largest in the history
Of the county, but the cases sre mostly
quasi criminal, being largely for failure
to list taxes, and against justices of the
peace for failure to make their annual
reports His honor's charge to the grand
jury was one OF the finest eyer heard in
this court house, vigorous in thought and
expression, wholesome in precept, na-
pressing the high duties of grand juror
uron the consideration of that body, and
irresistible in .ts stress of placing the re
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
NEGRO KILLED IN A FIGHT.
Man With Knife Laid Out by Another
With PaIing.
Especial to News and Observer.

Wilson, N. c., Jan. 25-The news
reached Wilson county this morning that
two negroes, Parker Barron and Huly
Williams became involved in difficulty
last night in which Williams struck Bar
ron on the head with paling, the blow
proving fatal At the cofoner's inquest.
the fact was adduced that Barron was
advancing upon Williams with knife in
hand, and Williams struck the blow in
self-defense. And such was the verdict
of the jury, and Williams was released.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
TiIIman Takes a Shy at Wood.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, Jan. 25.-In the Senate to-
day Mr.. Tillman presented the following
resolution, but upon objection by Mr.
Warren, it went over:
Resolved, That the Secretary of War
be and he hereby is, instructed to send
to the Senate information in the nature of
answers to the following questions:
First. What officers in the army
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
4 MURDERED MAN
Bud Bell Found WeIter-
ing in Blood in Field
Near Tarboro.
Especial to News and observer.)

Tarboro, N c., Jan. 25.-Bud Bell, a
wl.ite man, was found dead in MacClew's
field near Tarboro Sunday morning at 9
o'clock. He was murdered the night be-
fore. His mead was bloody, showing
signs of IA heavy blow just above the
right ear. The coroner held an inquest
over the body and the verdict was that
he came TO his death by parties unknown.
No clue as to who committed the crime
has yet been found.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
For a Statue to Maury.
(By tha Associated Pres. }

Richmond, Va, Jan. pa bill was in
troduced in the General Assembly today
appropriating $4,000 for a statute ct
Matthew Fontaine Maury, THE Pathhnd-
er of thel Sea" to be placed other in the
capitol building or the capitol square
here. 1t is thought that the measure will
become a law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
Fall on the Ice Killed Him.
fspecial to News and Observer

TsptcIdI % -VVWs ana ODSeTVeT.T
Asheville, n. c.. Jan. 25.-Charles Hoi-
combe, nine-years.old boy, died Satur-
day, at the home of his parents. 81 Hall
street. as the result of injuries received
by a fall en- the ice two weeks ago. The
boys skull was fractured by the accident.
which occurred while he was out skating,
and he never recovered consciousness.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon
at Beaverdam Baptist church. and the
body was inferred there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
Brother Of General Sherman Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

Des Moines, Ia, Jan 25.-Major Hoyt
Sherman, brother of General w. T. Sher
man and John sherman died at his home
here today. Major Sherman was one of
the Oldest residents of Des Moines. He
had been in poor health for several years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26
For Sanford and Monroe.
(By the Associated Press )

Washington, Jan. 25-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Postmasters:-
Georgia.. 1. Haynes, Wrightsville.
North Carolina-John S. Hasty. Mon
roe Samuel NJ. Jones, Sanford
South Carolina-Eiizabeth l.. gamn.
field, Beaufort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-26

Occasionally a man remains IN the
bachelor class because he is true to his
first love-himself.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
KATY FLYER
WRECKED
Fireman instantly Killed and
Many Passengers Hurt.

The south-bOaRd M. X. q Il. flyer
due here at a:45 a. M, was wrecked
ave miles north OF Parsons Friday
morning, the engine aud six coaches
goinginto the ditch.
The fireman was instantly killed and
the engineer and a number OF pas
sengerS were iRiured, the engineer
seriously. He will probably die
The cause OF the wreck is not known.
The train was going at the rate Of %
or 30 miles an hoNr when the engine
suddenly left the rails dragging six
Of thirteen coaches of with IL, several
Of the cars being completely demol-
khed.
J. II. Arter, Of this city, was a pas
senger on the train, returning from
Sc. Louis. He says the car lac occu-
pied was smashed TO within about ten
feet Of where he sat, but he escaped
Injury
The dead fireman and those who
were seriously inquired were taken to
Parsons, where the wounded will be
cared for until they can be removed
20 the company's hospital at Sedalia,
Nc.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
Motherhood AIlled y A.

Motherhood and art have different
aeals. but they may become allies 70
lyerihrow the dull monster. common
ense The architect who designed
he restoration Of the Protestant
church at speyer capital Of the Rhine
Palat.late, planned a ehancel window
18th seven angel heads, which should
be portraits Of the emperor's children
each at the age OF four The emperor
objected, Ike any other mere man. that
his children are not angels But the
empress was pleased with the idea
and leaEued herself with the artist
and of course the emperor gave way
10 tae mother YoutE's Companion.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
Foreign Misaionary Society.

The Ladies FsreIgn Missionary 50,
eiety Of the Methodist church met
wednesday last with Mrs w. 4.
Wade. The meeting was led by Mrs,
G. .. Rhea aud the attendance was
unusually large. Miss Watson being
absert her chair was filed by Mrs. Nc
Guffin. An Interesting program was
carried out. Mrs Chllson sang very
beautifully my Rosary" after which
dainty refreshments were served. The
meeting was one long 10 be remem-
bered as the most pleasant and profit
able one held by this society in man,
months
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17

Deputy Marshal |. l.. GIlstrap
brought In ID. f. Youngkens
and three other people who formerly
lived near Collinsville and who are
charged with removing moftgaged
property 70 the value Of g., 500. They
were followed TOO miles by rail 10
Quincy Ill., and Mr. Gllstrap followed
them 80 overland from that point
and captured he's IN camp early last
Sunday morning, near waverly, m
hf 6ilsinp placed the stock IN charge
81 he city marshal 70 remain until
he can return 70 dispose of ID. The
mortgages slll bold meeting at
ColliasFilie this week 70 decide wliat
disposition % make Of the property.
They are well pleased over the recoy.
cry 0f The property.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
BeaulIfyIne Enrland

4 striking instance 0f the change
Ehieh The cultivation Of natural
science is capable af causing IN the
face Of the earth II afforded BY re-.
mari Of Mr. Andrew Murray concern.
ms the results achieved hy horticuI
iufe &C. England They have. be said.
Affected The appearance 81 an England.
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17

4 most singular find has been mad,
hy a trm Of ivory cutters. While a
wofk upon an elephants tusk. they dis.
covered the head Of al assegai. or Afrl,
san spear embedded IN II This tusl
vas being ent up Tor knife handles II
Is surmised that the spear was thrown
II 8 young elephant. aud that the head
0foke on and lodged IN the hollow pari
y one of its tusks: then. as the tusl
grew, the spear head vas pushed
further and further toward the tip. and
81 length the ivory Kres sJund the steel
blade Itself Smiths Weekly.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
HHaeiaI Dmplss

ia i0nfDa cutting dimplea s said tu
De 9 pbWe q ibt heaatY doefaflng Re-.
ufte n % ae smart etf 10 quote
ihs ikaanH NHWa Himpla cutters Il.
pc N na hage been dolne his
,asa turing the present saaeon
ggr leH rlrIs .h society have he dim.
pie that make them Wiiehiae when
thes algh nlmples - often ere N lhe
sofi lai approach wrinkles little
ltnsIiaiee ialds that threaten 10 b.
'ome aaiy iinss ~ shs iaee ake=
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17

Anyone whose food does not digest
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-11-17
OUT AFTER THE REWARD.
Owner Of Lost Dog Is Wise and the
schemer for Coin Failed
to Fetch.

Mister" said the unshaved and d.
lapidated Individual who presented
himself at the house door, this is ths
place where they advertised a dog what
had been lost. amt it?"
Yes" replied the householder, r,t
iates the Chicago Daily News 'flayt
YOU got himg"
Answers TO the name of Prince. =
red setter, amt he2"
That's the dog said the household
er, Where did you find him?
Scuse me, cap said the unshaved
individual. with an ingratIatlnE smile,
'but the ad what YOU put in said no
! questions nd be ash ed, I'm pore man.
an don't want to set inter no trouble
about this. There was a flve-dollar re.
ward, want there?"
That's all right about the reward {"
said the honseh older, III you'll bring
me the dog, you'll get the reward,
You'll scuse me asl I'M you about
that-an mentionin' that no questions
was to be as ed, cap, won't your"
Il don't care a continental how you
stole him" said the householder. 'Tu
see TO Il that you don't get another
chance, that's ALI Have You got him
near here?"
"I'll have to ask YOU 10 'scuse mf
again, cap, said the dilapldated man
= never stole your dog. No sir. i
amt no dog stealer think heap Of
4 good dog an I've seen the time when
/ owned EN-. but | wouldn't 90 for to
coax a dog away what didn't belong TO
me"
"I'll take IL back said the household
er. lie got stuck on your general ap-
pearance and followed you OF. That's
all right Bring him over and ri be
satisfied
"You naturally thought I'd 'ticed him
of said the man Il didn't. No. sir
But there's others that might have.
amt sensin' o. them. Same time
amt ter blame Il they done Il. Red set
ter amt be cap? Answers ter name
o. Prince? That's the Cog all right
Cap. you pay me half O tl.at five now, an
he other half when | bring Prince
ound TO sou this evenln' The parties
hat took him amt a-guin ter give him
up unless there's money in sight. fit
hadn't been for me they'd shipped him
out o town an sold him. but seen
your 'ad.. and reckernlzed the dog.
an | says 10 myself: II amt right fer
that man ter lose his dog what he probly
thinks a heap Of
"see here. said the householder. ri
you've got the dog you bring him TO me.
Then you'll get your reward and not
before"
Jest as you say, cap" said the man
you let me have half a dollar ar
guess ! can make the deal fer you By
passin' my word 10 them parties, an
settin' up the drinks"
rs the cog your friends have got an
Irish setter. a Gordon setter. or jus, a
common setter?" demanded the house
holder.
The man seemed slightly embarrassed
Jest red setter" he replied. Il amt
wise 20 the breeds"
What are his marks besides being
red?"
= didn't take partickler notice bu;
he answers 10 the name o Prince"
The householder shut the door with
e slam hnf reorened II Al z ring OF |
the bell The unshaven and dllapldated
esson was SIN there.
l.
ae q dime an II see anything o. that |
= q yours Ill brIng him around an
won't charge you a cent"