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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Comparative Cotton Statement.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. July 22.-For the week
ending Friday July %, 1904: Net re-
ceipts at all L. S. ports during week
|16.124; nete receipts at all u. S. ports
same week last year 1892; total re-
CENTS since September 1st 7.099.316:
total receipts to same date last year
|7,69O,607; exports for the week 2G :
AIS; exports for same week last year
7.424; total exports since September
1st 5,S12,10S total exports same date
last wear 6,49S,554: stock at all Uni
ted States ports 123, $40: stock at all
United States ports same time last
wear 214.731: stock at all interior
towns 1916. stock at all interior
towns same time last year 14.427:
stock at Liverpool same time last year
431. 900: sotck of American afloat for
Great Britain same time last year 15.-
000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
FOR NUMBERING n SHERIFF.
William Bell Wilson. Of Wisconsin,
Arrested in Virginia.
lRy the Associated Press.

Bristol Va, July ga special to
the Herald from Jonesville, Va, says:
Sheriff p. M Ball, of this county,
today arrested and lodged in Jail at
this place William Bell Wilson, alias
William Anderson, who is charged
with numbering the sheriff at Falls
Creek, Wis, some few months ago.
Sheriff Ball had seen Wilson in the
county and suspected MIN on account
of his peculiar conduct, consequent
ly when he received a letter from the
Wisconsin authorities, giving descrip-
ton of Wilson and stating that there
was an $500 reward for his capture.
he was prompt to act. Wilson is held
for the Wisconsin officials
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Second Story of the Wreck.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Greensboro, n. c., July 22.-Train
No. on the Southern Railway this
afternoon, near Franklin, Va, while
running about thirty miles per hour,
struck a car door, which was lying on
the track across both rails, derailing
the engine and tender. G. f.. Hall, en-
gineer w. A. Milloway, fireman, and
Ed. McClannahan, flagman, riding on
the engine, were killed. Baggagemas-
ter George Burke was slightly injured.
No passengers were hurt. The car
door had been dropped from the pre-
ceding local freight. The main line
was blocked fo ra short time, passen-
gers on through trains being trans
ferred without much delay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
ARRESTS AT DANVILLE.
The Men Who Tried to Force the
City Jail.
lpv the Associated Press. )

DanvilIe, Va; July 22..-Wicker
Armes, Solomon Hutchings w. Bal.
Ragiand Frank Childress and Will
liam Harris, participats in the late at
tempt to force the city Jail for the
purpose of wrealling vengeance, upon
negro charged with murder. were
yesterday arrested and the first three
bailed in the sum of two hundred dol
lars each for their appearance before
the mayors court on Tuesday next.
ChildreSs and Harris went to Jail III
default of bond. The arrests were
the result of the investigation by a
special grand jury convened for the
purpose of fixing the blame for the
riot. The. jury found indictments
against these parties and others,
which indictments We're referred to
the mayor for trial, they being mis-
demeanors and not felonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Hester's Cotton Statement.
lBy the Associated Press. }

New Orleans. July 22-Secretary
Hester's statement of the worlds visi-
bic supply of cotton issued today
shows the total visible to be 1,701, ,9SS,
against 1,S16,669 last week and 1885,
579 last year. OF this the total of
American cotton is 1855 against
SSI669 last week and 900,579 last
year, and of all other kinds, including
Egypt, Brazil, India, ETC., 903, 900.
against 935.000 last week and 8S5 900
last year. OF the worlds visible sup
ply of cotton there is now afloat and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
WILL HARRIS CAPTURED.
l Negro Whose Latest Exploit Was
Robbery of the G. Il. & n. Depot.
Especial to News and Observer)


Dunn, n. c., July 22.-Will Harris,
colored, who has three times escaped
from the county roads and baffied all
efforts of officers was apprehended
here this morning by Deputy Sheriff
ii. =. Anderson, aided by j. j. Wilson
and his bloodhounds.
Upon being suspected by the Off
Ger who was attempting to arrest him
he ran and after several miles chase
by the hounds he was captured under
a house.
Soon after he was imprisoned it de-
veloped that Harris was the thief who
broke into the G. f. and N. depot
last night and carried away several
dollars in cash and a check. The evil
dence which fixed him with the theft
was furnished by his having on his
person several dollars in cash and a
new suit of clothes, purchased early
this morning from w. S. Jackson with
the identical check.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Two Days of Furious Battle.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, July ga Russian CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph at
Mukden, under date of July 10, says:
"A fierce fight has been raging dur
ing the past two days and it still con-
tinues.
1.-THE Japanese who are in superior
strength, attacked with great daring
and GOODNESS.
''The Russians are contesting the
ground splendidly.
'"The Japanese flanking movements
to the east are the real cause of our
retirement.
Heavy losses have been sustained
1.-The Japanese artillery has again
shown its superiority
The scene of fighting is not men.
toned by the correSpondent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
DEMOCRATS OF VANCE.
They Form a Parker and Glenn Club
at HendersOn-Will Form Others.
Special to News and Observerl

NJPCO'"I 20 -NCWo IIIU CUStTVVT.F
Henderson, n. c., July 22-The
Democrats of Henderson, Vance coun-
", are determined that there shall be
no lack of energy on their part III
pressing the campaign to q successful
issue and organized Thursday night
july 21, Vance Parker and Glenn
Club with q membership to start with
of seventy-five, electing Henry T. Pow
ell president, Il. S. McCoin treasurer,
and c. f. Tankersly secretary. The
purpose of the club is to enroll every
Democrat in Vance county and hurl
back the insult which the Republi-
cans have offered to the white people
of the South in advocating negro
social equality and wanting to cut
down our representation in Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Barrett the Actor, Dead.
6Bx the Associated Press.)

London, July 22.-Wilson Barrett,
the actor, died this morning. He
underwent an operation for cancer
July 20, and the doctors thereafter
said that after a few weeks rest Bar
rett would be al right and able to
carry out his intention of producing
a new play in September. His death
is attributed to heart failure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Affairs of the First National.
lBy the Associated Press.

Macon, Ga, July 21.-Receiver w
T. Albertsen, who has been in charge
of the First National Bank since it's
failure of May 16, today turned over
the affairs of the defunct institution
into the hands of Walter j. Butler,
an attorney who arrived here from
Springfield, Ohio. The receiver or
retiring says that there is nothing in
the situation to change his first an
nouncement that the bank would pay
its creditors in full Another divi-
dend,f it is said. will be made in a
short time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Cotton Receipts.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. July 22.--The following
are the total net receipts of cotton at
all ports since September 1st: Calves
ton 2,33S,123: New Orleans 1,9S7,170:
Mobile 199,221: Savannah 1,140,45O:
Charleston 155,299; Wilmington 321.-
125; Norfolk 474,517 Baltimore 2S.-
S45; New York 4,274 Boston 30.696:
1892; Brunswick 92,7S6; Fernandina
1850; Pensacola 121, ,084; Port Arthur
55,466; Port Townsend 29,500; San
Francisco 1920; Portland, Ore, l.
100: Ell Paso 1.100; Eagle Pass 49,
235: Laredo 19,037. Total 7099,316.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Officers OF the Company EIccted-S
L. Morgan President.
(By the Associated Press. ,

New York, July \2.-The directors
of the Virginia. Carolina Chemical
Company elected the following Off
GERS: President, S. r. Morgan; vice
president e. B. Addison; treasurer,
S. w. Travers; secretary, S. d. Cren-
shaw; auditor. j.. T. Orgain.
The finance committee consists of
j. B. Dennis, e. II. Stotesbury, S.
Spencer and II. Walters.
On the executive committee, be-
sides the president and vice-president,
the members are: j. N. Boyd and I.
G. Williams. Jr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Fell or the Train.
ISpecial TO News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer.)
Hamlet, n. c., July 20.-Mr. j. F.
Johnson met with serious accident.
about eight miles north of here by
falling from train No. "a, which was
an excursion Charlotte to Richmond.
The accident occurred-betwee,<
eleven and midnight. Mr.. Johnston
was rendered unconscious and was not
found until picked up by No. "a in the
morning about $50 o'clock. The par
ticulars as to the accident cannot be
aScertained
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Another Parker Glenn Club.
Especial to News and Observer y

Washington, N. c., July ga
Parker-Glenn club with over seventy
five members was organized here last
night. j. f. Tayloe was elected presi-
dent; NJ. NJ. Jones and George H.
Hull vice-presidents, and G.. II. Hard
ing, secretary and treasurer.
Several enthusiastic speeches were
made and the Democrats of old Beau
fort seemed to be aroused as never
before.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
WaIthour is Again Beating Them.
(Bv the Associated Press }

Columbus, Ca, July 22.-Bobby
walthour this afternoon defeated
Basil DeGuichard in a fifteen mile
motor-paced race. Walthour won all
three of the five mile heats, the time
being as follows: 9:S5; 9:42 20 and
9:03. Fastest mile 1888. Two thous-
and people witnessed the racing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
THREE MEN KILLED
Wreck of No. Nine Brinqs
Agony to Spencer
Homes.
Especial to News and Observer.)

fSpec1aI TO news and ODSerVer.)
Salisbury. n. c., July 22.-Engineer
Charlie Hall, Fireman Miilaway, afrd
Brakeman McClanahan, all of Spencer,
were instantly killed in the wreck of
northbound passenger train No. 8,
near Franklin junction, Va al four
O'Clock this afternoon. 1t is learned
the train was making sixty miles
per hour when the engine struck a
box car shutter whichOhad fallen from
a passing freight train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Bad Fire in Cotton.
Rv the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Bremerhaen, July 21.-A fire started
today in the cotton which had been
discharged on the quay here by the
steamer Atlantic, from New Orleans.
The flames We're finally subdued, but
three hundred bales of cotton were
damaged by fire and water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
SPELLS RUIN FOR FARMERS.
A Very Destructive Hail Storm III
Goose Creek Township.

Monroe N. c., July pa very de-
structive hail storm visited Goose
Creek township yesterday evening,
extending also into Sandy Ridge, de-
stroying the entire cotton crop with
in its path, which covered in area of
about two miles wide and twelve miles
long Cotton being the principal mon
ey crop of farmers in this district, the
result of the storm leaves some of
them in almost destitute circumstances
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23

held in Great Britain and continental
Europe $4,000, against $4,000 last
year. In Egypt $4,000, against 21.-
600 last year; in India 432,000.
against $4,000 last year, and in the
United States POI, 900, against $4,000
last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Don't Think Watson Will Run.
(Bv the Associated Press. J

Macon, Ga, July 21.-Clarence
Steed, friend of Thomas f. Watson,
in this city, is in receipt of COM
munication from him with regard to
his acceptance of the Populist nomi-
nation for President in which Watson
states that he has not yet decided.
Steed, who has known Watson from
boyhood, gives it as his opinion that
he will not head the Popuist ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
A STEAMER ABLAzE
The eExcursionists Escape,
Some of Crew Burned
Fighting Fire.
(By the Associated Press.l )

Clayton, n. Y, July 22.-The Wis
ger company's excursion steamer Cast
met, with $50 passengers on board,
took fire below Kingston, Ont, at $3.50
this afternoon. All the passengers
were safely transferred to a passing
steam yacht. Several of the crew We're
burned in fighting the fire, but there
was no loss of life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Widow OF Henry George Dead.
(By the Associated Press. )

New York, July 21.-Mrs. George
widow of the late Henry George, the
political economist of this city, died
last night at her home in Monticello,
Sullivan county, n. Y, at the age of
60 years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
M@ph @ap0mn Daily Fapeps Both N@ amd Generalization

Fair. We congratulate the commit
tee upon their wise choice. Mr.. Tay-
loe is treasurer of our county, and
was one of the delegates to the Demo-
cratic National convention held in st.
Louis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
FIRST BALE FROM GEORGIA.
Raised by Negro Farmer, Sold for Fif-
teen Cents a Pound.
(By the Associated Press.) )

Albany, Ga, July 22.-The first bale
OF Georgia's new cotton crop was
brought in today by Deal Jackson, a
negro farmer, who has marketed the
first bale in this section for several
years past. The bale weighed 351
pounds and classed as good middling.
1t. was sold for fifteen cents a, pound. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
The VladivostoclS Squadron.
(Bv tbe Asosciated Press )

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic, July 22.-2:10 a. ma fish
erman reports that the Vladivostock
squadron was off Miyako yesterday
going in a southeasterly direction at a
speed of ten knots. IL this course and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23

speed is maintained the squadron will
be off Yokohoma late today. The
eastern coast of Japan is shrouded in
fog. Shipping has been suspended
awaiting the location of the Russian
fleet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
j. L. Tayloe Chosen Chief Marshal.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington, N c., July 23-Mr.
J. +. Tayloe, of this city, has been
rendered and accepted the position as
chief marshal for the coming State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
A Great Tire Raging.
CIV the Associated Press. )

Portland. Maine. July 21.--A fire
which broke out in the storehouse of
Twitchell Champlin company tonight
has grown so serious that all avail
able apparatus has been called out
1t is one of the most extensive whole
sale concerns in the grocery business
in New England and the loss will be
heavy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
New Cruisers for Russia.
lRv the Associated Press. }

London, July ga dispatch to
Reuters Telegram company from 81.
Petersburg says it is reported there
that cruisers said to have been bought
by Russia in Germany have Joined the
Vladivostock squadron, which went to
sea especially to meet them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23
Movement OF Cotton.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the ASSoc1ated Press.
New York, July 22.-The following
statement of cotton for the week end
ing July 22nd, were compiled by the
New York Cotton Exchange:
Weekly movement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23

A man isn't necessarily high liver
just because he occupies the attic
room in a boarding house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23

When couple gets married she be-
stows her hand and lie puts his foot III
IL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-23

r oug h t into
sight thus far
for season 9,967,131 10,634,40O
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29
THE SOUTHWEST
is PROSPECTING
Low Rates For HOmeseekers
ARKANSAS, TEXAS AND LOUISE.
ANA FULL OF OPPoRTuNI-
TIES FOR PERSONS OF
SMALL MEANS.

No section of the country is more
prosperous than the southwest. No
section is showing such gains in
wealth and population, and no other
section offers the opportunities for Sc
curing homes and making start in
the world as are to be found in the
southwest.
With cheap lands and fertile soil
that will grow anything raised in the
North, is the added attraction of a
mild, even climate.
Live cheaper, make moro and save
more-surround yourself with more
comforts.
Write for our descriptive literature
tells all about that great country
and let us help you find location.
Very low round trip rates via Cot
ton Belt Route-one fare plus SON
first and third Tuesdays of each
month to points in Arkansas, Louisi-
ana and Texas.
]. II. JONES, Agent. Cairo, III.
e. w. LA BEAUME, C. P. and T. A.,
Cotton Belt Route, st. Louis, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29
DR.. DRAPER AND FOOTBALL.

Two points against football as at
present carried on are made by Dr
Draper, superintendent of public in
struction in this state, that deserve
he careful consideration of all author
tiles in colleges and school One is
the pursuit of large gate receipts and
the other the tendency of students to
gamble on university games.
Il is undoubtedly the money ele
nent in the interest felt in the game
that accounts for most of the abus es
tha. have grown mp about il and this
Is the element that is most opposed
to what should be the spirit of the
colleges and schools. Ii will not be
easy TO root out the evil for i. has
its origin in a pretty strong tenden.
cy OF human nature, whether in the
Young or the elder Il is easy
enough to denounce It as sordid. but
IS. is not altogether that; the risks
most simply expressed in money; the
chances of winning. and even the ex-
element Of losing, make the fascina-
ton of the practice quite as much as
any mere greed of money. Neverthe.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29

less, the elimination Of possible
money gains, either In the way Of r.
cefpts or bets, would 90 far toward
Bringing The game up Ia The stand
ard desirable The reduction Of gal
receipts would be "A beginning; The
prohibition of betting, putting the
boys on their honor as 20 obedience,
as is done in Princeton as to cheating
in examinations. would do more. Indi.
rectly, systematic fostering OF regular
athletic training fer all Students, aad
the avoidance OF the special promi-
nenee given football. would have
some influence and would h. valuable
in isself
Rln when the matter is studied
closely Il viii be found that one rea-
son why the college faculties can not
or will not deal with this matter eff
fectually is The fact that in some de
gree they are engaged in a game"
of their own and thar the fierce com.
petition between different institutions
renders difficult such strict discipline
of the boys as a right standard real
ly requires.--New York Times.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29

How seriously Japan is overmatched
from financial viewpoint is plain
enough to those who have marked the
difference in the terms on which Toxic
and the ST. Petersburg governments are
obtaining loans. Russia is said to have
placed five per cent bonds to the extent
OF $500 900 600 in Paris at SO or 80, while
Japan has TO pay British and American
bankers six per cent. on $50, 000, 900, is
sued at 49, Tfie grave difference shows
what is thought of Japan stability to sus-
tain a protraeted contest
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29
LAWSON PLAYS A JOKE.

Thomas W. Lawson played a good
Joke on Wall street Thanksgiving
lay and Il was caught to the tune Of
several hundred thousand dollars.
In everybody's mail that day there
was found a circular signed by Law
son and entitled "A Thanksgiving
Prayer to Wall Street"
/. said: 1T having come to my at
.ention during the past few days that
| am loaded to the gunwales with
Amalgamated Copper. Sugar and Pa
ciiic Mail. to-wit: 300.O 900. 10000 and
10000 shares respectively, and as tae
market is declining and / am on the
point of being compelled 20 let them
90 in which event there will be music
o a slow and low tune. / earnestly
ask your assistance"
Anyone who read the circular care.
July saw at a glance that Mr. Law
3on intended to belittle the stories
hat he has large quantities Of Anal
gamated Copper sugar Refining ami
Pacific Mail which he can not sell at
the prices he paid.
Wall street in general, however,
ook Mr.. Lawson seriously and be
Aeved he intended to unload. The
result was when the market opened
everybody but Lawson rushed to sell
Copper Sugar and Pacific Mail Fully
10000 shares of Amalgamated Copper
were thrown on the markc. and the
stock broke several points. AT once
upporting orders were put in and
within an hour all Of the stocks had
recovered.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29
coad. a. to shakespeare.

New York. Nov 28.-With Aud
Lang Syne" as an orchestral appreci-
alton. the Sothern-Marlowe engage
meRt clo.ed Saturday night at the
Kniekerboeker th2ater. A large audi
cnee passed out after brilliant per.
Torrance OF Romeo End juliet" AT
the matinee of the same play yester-
dry afternoon more than 200 women
were glad enough 20 find Standing
room
THE engagement here has been one
of the most successful in recent
years. For the first two weeks DO
meo and Juliet" was played: then
Much Ado About Nothing" for two
weeks, followed by Hamlet" one
week and two nights, Much Ado
About Nothing" Thanksgiving matt
nee and night. winding up with "Ro-
meo and Juliet"
The company goes from here 10
Boston for four weeks at the Colonial
theater. New Haven ana Hartford
will be played for two nights in each
city. and then Brooklyn for one week.
Philadelphia three weeks, Washing
ton one week and Baltimore one week
are next on the route
The company will go as far as the
Pacific coast. closing the season June
9 or TO-
These Two Shakespearlan stars will
nor be seen in New York again until
next October when they will produce
THE Merchant of Venice and two
nthar- clAoeic nlaue not vet dncidnd ON
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29
The Atheneum Tonight.

The Metropolitan Star company
will give their initial performance in
the Atheneum this evening opening
with that thrilling historical drama
Borgia. Miss Mary
McWilliams assuming the title role.
The Atheneum has been put in com
plete order by Mr. Dan Hartman AMI
all that he should do will be done
and well done The fine silver coTnet
band belonging 20 the company will
give a balcony serenade at Z O'Clock.
The doors viii be opened at 1880
and curtain viii raise at 7:45.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-11-29

Important change Of time, Illinois
Central railroad.
Effective Sunday. November 27th,
1904 Train No. 35 leaving at $40 a.
M. is discontinued.
Train No. 5. arrives 1923 p. m, de-
parts lao p. m.
Train No. ! departs 6;45 p. m, ar
rives 7:22 p. m.
Train No A, Paducah train) de-
parts Gao p. m.
Train No 2o3, arrives 2:5S a. M, de-
parts 3:05 a. m.
Train No. 2, departs 1870 a. m, ar
ives 1907 p. m.
Train No. 6. arrives 2;24 p. M, do
parts. 232 p, m.
Train No. s, departs $40 p. m.
Train No. A. (Paducah train) ar.
riyes S:35 p. M.