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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
]. M. Aver & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

| Under date of February 5th, j. M Aver
& Co., cotton brokers of New York, sent
out the following:
The record made by the market for
the past week is the best evidence we
can offer o. the inability of any one to
offer opinions of any value. Parties
VINO are supposed to be on the inside"
of everything advised buying a few days
ago, and straightway cotton declined more
than seventeen dollars per bale.
It would be reasonable, if precedent
amounts to anything. to expect an up
ward reaction after such a drop, but II
there is one it may occur between the
time of this writing and the time you
receive it. The truth is the market is
in state of utter decentralization. 1t is
not wanting IN activity and offers the
widest range for profits or losses. The
special disadvantages to investors is the
Requirement from them of very heavy
margins for the protection of any trans
action. The disastrous experience of many
whe have blindly followed the lead of
men who they supposed could or would
pull them through safely, may for
time, leave the market without heavy
''outside" support.
| Since we cannot offer anything Of value,
| we would like, by way of a little change,
| to speak of, and have you write us about
Something else We enclose you crcu-
lar in connection with the bucket shop
system. Can and will you kindly inform
ius as to whether the operation of this
system has been an advantage or a dis
advantage in your community? a
BUCKET SHOP SYSTEM.
The circular referred to Is in part as
| follows:
No bucket shop system can succeed
without the certainty of the markets go
ing against those who patronize 1t.
We have never denied its right to dc
business. but we have never believed 1t
could have any legitimate influence in any
market.
No amount of any commodity bought OF
sold through the system can have any
effect on the law of supply and demand.
On January 10th, 1902 we made the
| following statements THE market has
declined more than once for want of pur-
CHASING power. and it is only stating a
fact to say that if any considerable part
Iof the bucket shop business recently done
lin the South. had gone through one of the
National Cotton Exchanges, this purchas
ling power would have absorbed offerings
land have prevented to great extent, II
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
AT METROPOLITAN THIS WEEK.
"The New zig-za5 Alley" Friday
Miss Patti Rose Saturday.

If you have pronounced case of blues
and wish to get away for awhile from
yourself and your debts, don't fail to see
THE New Zig-Zag Alley with the IA
nous Brothers Damn. The New Zig Zae
Alley, is an original trick pantomimiC
farce, and is full Of laughing effects, in
Guiding the wonderfully funny hotel witt
its topsy turvey Incidents, the under
ground station of the Pennsylvania rail
road in New York with its mass of trick
scenery; the board walk at Atlantic City;
the mechanical dummy, the funny auto
mobile, the human photograph, and a
host of other novelties. Original music.
pretty girls and handsome costumes val
be the feature. the management claiming
that the New Zig-zag Alley is the best
trick comedy, with better comedians, more
artists OF the first rank, mole original
effects, and the strongest singing chorus
of any similar organization on the road.
Friday night, February 12th, at the Met
ropoltan.
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At 1870 O'Clock lat night Mr.. w j
Reavis, of West Raleigh, passed quietly
away at his home, dying in the hlty-
fourth year of his age. Mr.. Rcavis had
been i'll for some time with consumption
and for the LAST five weeks had been con-
fined to his bed.
Of high integrity, strong, tender, faith
ful in all the relations of life, he will
be sadly missed.
His wife Mrs. Annie Reavis, and two
children, Mildred May and Vallie Lee,
survive him.
Mr. Reavis was a member of the Odd
Fellows and this order will have charge
of the arrangements for the funeral, an
nouncement of the time of which will be
made later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Board of Health Bulletin.

The Bulletin of. the North Carolina
Board of Health for January has as its
only paper an article concerning Tu.er-
culosis by Dr.. F. M. Pottenger OF Los
Angeles, Cal.
In review OF diseases the Bulletin
reports for December measles in seven
counties, whooping cough in twenty-one;
scarlatina in eleven; diptheria in thirty
one; typhoid fever in twenty-seven; in
huenza in twelve; pneumonia in fifteen,
and smallpox in twenty-five. Nc diseases
were reported in Camden, Catawba, Dare,
Johnston, Pasquotank and Wayne.
Twenty-eight towns report n death
rate of 1873 for whites and 229 for colored,
with a total rate of 17.6 per 900 of
population. In the detailed mortuary re-
port no deaths are reported in Lenoir
and Lexington, while Greensboro shows
the highest rate, this being rate of IS
per 1000, Wadesboro having 353 and Tar
bcro 1876 per 1000, Raleigh coming in at
49, per 1000.
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THE ..STROLLERS" AT WORK.
A. & M. Dramatic Club to Play 1.-The
Good Natured Man.

The "Strollers" are at work again on
another of DR.. Goldsmiths plays. All
who saw ''She Stoop to Conquer last
year can form some idea of what the
''Strollers" have in store for the people
this year.
The good natured man promises to rank
with our former performances. In fact
we expect to do better work in this play
because we have had two years ex-
perience, and now realize more thorough
ly the necessity of hard study and work.
Every member of the club seems to
realize what is expected, and is working
his part up rapidly.
The ladies parts could not be better
filled. We are certain they will surprise
their friends when they appear on the
stage Easter Monday night.
DIR. Burkett and Mr.. Bowen are work
ing the good points up, and they say the
players are we'll fitted to their parts and
will make a success.
Below is the cast:
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SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L.

s12.S5-Plus 25 cents from Ralelgh te
Atlanta, Ca, and return, account Oh De,
partment of Superintendent Natlona.
Educational Association, February Ioio
to 25th. Tickets on sale February zls'
and 22nd, final limit of tickets FeoIudr9
9th Stop-ovcrs will be allowed on THESE
tickets either going or returning.
$25.50-Plus 20 cents from Ralelsii ~
New Orleans, La, and return, account "
Mardi Gras, February 10th to 10Th. llch
cts on sale February 9th to 10Th inclusive
and bear final return limit OF Feprualy
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Stop-overs will be allowed on THESE 'iO'
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GIas, Mobile, Ala, Feb. 9th TO lotn III. ~ =.
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or Judge Parker.
Associated Press.)

.6.-At a notable gather
E. at complimentary din
'ner gwen ron1gnt by the members of the
Manhattan Club to John Hone, the VIC
president of the club, Justice Charles f.
Truax, who presided, had many good
A.hings to say of Chief Justice Alton B..
Parker, of the Court of Appeals, only to
interrupted at the end by repeated
cheers that were followed with cries OF
Judge Parker the next President OF
the United States
The Chief Justice was there himsel II
but spoke only of the good fellowship he
had enjoyed as a member of tie Manhat
tan Club.
Senator McCarren, who was introduced
as the philosopher of silence from Kings
county, spoke of the reference that had
been made to Judge Parker and declared
that he would second the nomination of
the Chief Justice for President of the
United States.
THAT gentleman" he said, possesses
a standard of intellectually and dignity
that is required in the President.
Among the other speakers was john
G. Carlisle. former Secretary of the Treas
ury. Former President Grover Cleveland
-. a letter of regret.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
A TRIP THROUGH PALESTINE.
Or. S. P. Merrill Of Rochester, New
York, at Baptist Female University.

The students, faculty and friends of The
Baptist Female University enjoyed a rar.
treat last evening. DR.. S. P. Merrill, Of
Rochester, N. Y, who is spending the
winter here gave them a graphic dc
scription OF his recent tour through the
Holy Land.
He gave an interesting description OF
his trip along the coast cities OF Tyre aud
Sidon and skirted rugged Carmel where
Elijah put to shame the priests Of Baal
He landed at Joppa noted for its beauti
full buildings of white stone, journeyed
through the Vale OF Sharon with ifs Grim
son lilies and rip2ning fruits, into the
land of Samson's exploits and David )
boyhood days.
He was not allowed to enter the cave
of Machpelah, supposed to contain the
mummies of the Hebrew patriarchs, 50
jealousy is it guarded by the Turks.
Passing the Pools of Solomon, ne cam
to Rachel's tomb, and here turned aside
to visit the city of the Saviour's BIRTH
Here one may still see shepherds abid
ing in the field,' and view the path trod-
den with hasty foot as they visited the
manager on that first Christmas night.
As the speaker recalled the thoughts
side the spot made sacred by Goa's first
christmas gift to man, he was stirred viii
deep emotion.
H visited the great gorge through
which runs the brook Cherith where
Elijah was fed by ravens. As he stopped
upon an overhanging cliff flock CT these
birds, startled from their hiding place
flew away across the valley.
The lecturer then described his trip tc
the Holy City, his visit to the site OF
the ancient temple, the Waiting Place
Of the Jews, and concluded with de-
scription of the city as seen from over
hanging Olivet, whence the Saviour as
cended.
The lecture was warmly applaudod AMI
the largo group who gathered around n
speaker to examine the articles brought
directly from Palestine, was a splendil
testimony to their interest IN r. Z
turer and his subject.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
"MIss PATTI ROSA"

Miss Patti Rosa, the dainty little come
dienne and singer, who has supported
this country, including Eddie Foey, WI
liam Norris, Mathews and Bulger, and
appearing in such attractions as Naughty
Anthony and a Milk White Flag will be
seen here soon in the part Of Sally Sum
mers'' with 'The Lyman Twins IN then
new musical comedy AT the Races.
This little lady has a remarkably sweet
voice nure in tone and rich in quality and
has a way of singing her songs that cap
tivates her audience wherever she APP
pears. The part of Sally is especially suit
cd to her and in which she is meeting
with marked success, making a more than
pleasing addition to this popular attrac-
ton. Miss Rosa S services have been Sc
cured by the Lyman Bros. for three years.
Saturday night, February 18th, at the
Metropolitan.
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emnlov of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. The tragedy was the result
of threat by the police officer made
during the day that he would arrest
White for vagrancy. White escaped,
knocking down a negro, who attempted 10
stop him on the stairway, with the but
of his pistol and also running over the
sheriff of Bell county.
A posse is in pursuit. White IS no.
tel waiter and served a penltentiary SEN
tence for cutting a woman S throat.
Great excitement was caused in the
theatre by the shooting and a stampede
and panic was only averted by cool-headed
persons in the large audience and by the
minstrels, who went along with the
show as if nothing had happened.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Heavy Debtor to Charlotte Man.
(By the Associated Press.l

New York, Feb. 6.-Two involuntary pc
titions in bankruptcy were fined today in
the United States District court, against
the stock brokerage firm of A. B. Baxter
Sc Company, of this city with franchises
in many other cities, which made a gen.
eral assignment on January 80. The first
petition was filed by four creditors, who
have aggregate claims of $50,642, the prin-
cipal creditor being Hanes Watts, of
Charlotte, N. c., who claims the firm
owes him S4S,127 for money deposited as
margins on stocks between May %, 1908,
and January 80, 1904. In the second pc
tition three creditors alege there is 81 sos
due them for money deposited as margins
on cotton. E. r. L. Gould was appointed
receiver with a bond of $780, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
At Jackson Springs.

1t has been determined by the Commit
tee in charge of the Baptist Midsummer
Meeting to hold the session at jackson
Springs, June q to 80, if accommoda
tions can be secured at that time. The
matter was referred to subcommittee
and when 1T reports a programme will
be arranged.
The committee is composed of Rev
Archibald Johnson, Rev. Livingston John
ston,' Mr.. n. B. Broughton, Rev. w. q
Tyree and Rev. j. c. Massee 1t is cx
pected that the attendance az the -.ret
ing this year will exceed the 800 of last
summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
WARSH|PS TO co
To Protect Americans in
San Domingo.
The Parties Responsible for the Assas.
sination Of Engineer Johnston,
Will be Hunted Down Like
Bandits,
Bandits.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 6-Simrltaneolsly at
the State and Navy Departments today
the announcement was made thot Sc
rious state of affairs is prevalent in San
Domingo.
Complaint has been made to the State
Isidro plantation that their property as
been beseiged and an appeal is made tor
immediate relief. Other Americans h3v-
ing interests in San Domingo have made
similar complaints. cablegram Was
today dispatched to Rear Admiral Wise,
commanding the training squadron now
a. Guantanamo instructlng that officer to
take immediate and effective steps for the
adequate protection of American lite and
property in the Dominican republic liil-
iting his course of action at all times to
the recognized tenets of international
law
Upon the receipts of this dispatch hear
Admiral Wise is expected to proceed at
once in his flagship the Minneapolis 70
Dominican waters and make a PERSONAL
investigation. The Columbia already has
been ordered to return to San Domingo
from Guantanamo where she went for
back from the same place. 1t is appar-
ent that the long pending Dominican
problem is reaching a crisis that will de-
mand immediate attention.
The German government has well-nigh
reached the limit of its patience in deal
ing with San Domingo and the London
and Paris government show an equal i'm
patience with affairs there. Ali these gov
ernments have bided their time in the hope
that the Washington government would
have put an end to the unsatisfactory
state of affairs there. If the United States
had not acted, it can be stated, European
nations would have called the situation
to it's attention.
Mr.. DWELL, the American minister at
San Domingo, has cabled the State De-
partment under date of February LIST cor
firming the press dispatches regarding
the assassination of j. G.. Johnson, All
engineer of the gunboat Yankee. While
no definite instructions have been eabed
Minister Powell, it is stated that the
American commanders will make every
effort to apprehend the parties RESPONSE
bic for the assassination and if captured
they will be forthwith disposed of as
bandits.S
The Navy Department also has received
a cablegram confirming the news.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Townsville 0rphanage.

Editor Archibald Johnson, of Charity
and Children, of brownsville, published in
the interests of the Baptist Orphanagee
after a visit here has returned to Thomas
vile.
He states that the health at the orphan
age this winter has been splendid, not a
single case of sickness. The new dorml-
tory for the girls will be ready in a few
months and will accommodate forty girls.
There are now 270 children at the or
phanage, and with the erection of new
buildings projected it is hoped that 400
children can be accommodated. A splen-
did work is being done at the Orphanage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
A Disqusted Fireman.

Il think some fellow punched IN the
glass of the alarm box and then ran,
said a disguised fireman at quarter past
two o'clock this morning as he was re
turning from an unsuccessful chase tc
locate fire.
At about two o'clock the alarm came
in from box "a, corner Davie and Blood
worth The fire department hustled out
to quench the fire, but none could DC
found. Hence the remarks OF the dis
gusted fireman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Tabernacle Church Fire.

There was a small fire, with but touch
of damage, at the Tabernacle Baptist
church last night.
This was at twenty-five minutes to
eleven, the alarm coming from box 81,
corner Morgan and Blount streets The
fire department was promptly on hand
and the fire was found in three ash barrels
in the basement near the flue. Ashes had
been placed in these and thus the fire
started
Chemicals were used and the fire was
quickly extingushed without damage to
the church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Must List Purchases.

Major j. J. Bernard, Register of Deeds,
in his capacity as clerk to the Board OF
County Commissioners, is sending out to
the merchants of the county notices to
the effect that their purchases must be
reported by February GOTH, in accordance
with the order passed by the Commission
ers at their last meeting. Section 679 of
the Revenue Act requires each merchant
in the county to list his purchases by
January 10th, but the Commissioners eX-
tended the time to February 20.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
He Accepts the Call.

Especial to News and Observer)
Oxford, N. c., Feb. 6.-Rev. Tolson, OF
Charlotte, has accepted the call of rector
of ST. Stephens Episcopal church in Ok
ford and is now in charge of the parish
and will conduct services Sunday morning.
The members of the Methodist church
in this place will give reception the
first of next week in the Sunday school
room, complimentary to their new pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Shamburger There will be
an organ recital and chorus of fifty
voices for half an hour before the recep-
ton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
Serenaded Last Night.

The A. and NJ. College Glee Club took
Raleigh last night with their joyous song.
Right blithely they serenaded Peace In
stitute, St. Mary's School and the Baptist
Female University and the Governor. The
twenty young men composing the club
got lots of applause.
The club will give concert soon, but
the exact date has not yet been deter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
A SATISFIED BROTHER.

One of the satisfied brethren sends
the following:
Always feelin' satisfied
With springtime an with fall;
Always took It easy,
An never took it all!
''Other folks a-how!in'
From the east to west
Too much work in growlin'-
I'5st lean back an rest"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
A Special Meeting.

The roll call of the Baptist Young PEG.
Pies Union will take place this afternoon
at four o'clock. The subject OF the meet
ing is ''Christ for the World and for Me.
There will be short talks by many and
the music will be good. Everyone cor
daily invited, whether members of the
Union or not President 10 H. Weathers
is always at the head of something OF
interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 6.-By a decision
handed down here today Edna Wallace
Hopper is defeated in her efforts 20 break
the will of her step-father, Alexander
Dunsmuir, and to secure a portion OF
the Dunsmuir millions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
OIL FOR THE BODY

You can't lose an atom
without feeling it. The body
is like an engine, a watch,
a machine; must be kept in
good order to run right.
That's the reason SCOTS
Emulsion is so successful in
all wasting diseases. 1t feeds,
nourishes and strengthens
when ordinary food won't.
Doctors say SCOTS Emul-
sion is the best nourishment
for those who are not as we'll
as they should be-young or
old.
Wen send YOU sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl Street, New York.
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Ex-Convic' Kills Two Men.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Wy VIIt @Aos''1OI'fVOu Il IO'1o'I
Middleboro, KY, Feb. Sin the gal
lery of the Princess Theatre at Middles-
boro tonight during a performance OF
West S Minstrels, John White, a negro
ex-convict, shot and Instantly killed Pc.
licenlan John Burns and accidentally
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09
No Bond Yet.

Same old story. ], B. Powell, sent to
jail for completely in alleged fraud case
of Jones & Powell is still in jail, no
bond being forthcoming, while freight
still arrives and documentary evidence of
fraud accumulates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09

brownsville, Ga, Feb 6-Secretary of
State Hay left for Washington this morn
ing via Savannah and the Atlantic Coast
Line, and is due to arrive in Washington
Sunday night He was well and IN >ex-
cellent spirits.
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Condition improves.

Another cheering report was received
of the condition of young Harvey Vann
last night He was reported as resting
easy and as doing we'll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09

Singers and speakers Will find Piso
Cure an effectual cure for hoarseness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-09

Il II On every
.E/>U9rEsss box. esc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-01-06
SURPRISING RIGHTEOUSNESS.

From the Albany Herald we take the
following:
Sand Dawson has quarantlned
against Albany on account OF small
pox, We don't know about The truth
of tive can't always rely upon whai
we hear about such things but II
what we hear from our nelghoor Is
true. or even half true, her action III
ouarantining against Albany on &C
couut of smallpox at this time Is very
much like locking the stable after the
horse is gone"
The News agrees with the Herald as
to the facts in the case, but Is some
what surprised at our neighbours face
tiousness in a matter which presents
aspects more or less serious. That
ALBANY should treat with utter d1sre-
gard the safety not ohly OF her own
citizens, but OF the people OF this ana
other surrounding counties as we'll, by
refusing to take official cognizance OF
the smallpox, and that the Herald
should then attempt to turn the mat
ter off as a light joke is surprising, to
say the least of it.
Smallpox was brought both to Ter
rell county aud to Dawson from Alba
ny, where, according to writer In
the Herald, people are allowed to
walk the streets with the disease on
them.
It is very plain that Albany has not
done her duty to her own citizens or to
the people at large.