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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
THE FINAL REPORT
Cotton Grown Crop in
the Year '94.
1t is Shown That The Crop Exceeds
That of 1903 BY 3,4S1,386
Bales or 35 Per
Cent.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, April 2S.-The Census
Bureau has issued the final report on
the cotton crop grown in 1904, show
ing total production of 1854, ,457
bales of five hundred pounds. The
crop exceeds that of 1903 by 3,491,-
$50 bales or 35 per cent. The largest
crop produced in the United States
prior to 1904 was that of 1898, which
amounted to 11,235,000 bales or 16
per cent less than the crop of 1904.
The average crop for the five year pc
riod ending with 1903 was 1892, ,047
bales, or 26 per cent less than the
crop of 1904.
Among the cotton producing states
Texas has held the first rank for
twenty years. It's production in 1904
was 3,134,677 bales. Georgia, with a
production of 1,960,151 bales, was sec
ond, having passed Mississippi which
has held the second rank in 1903.
Mississippi is third and Alabama
fourth. With the exception of Kan
sas, Arkansas and Texas, all the cot
ton producing states show larger
crops for 1904 than for any other
year. The statesV which show the
most notable increases compared with
1903 are Alabama, Georgia and South
Carolina, the largest increase being
found in Georgia where the crop eX-
ceeded that of 1903 by 612,3S bales,
or As per cent. The increase in Ala
bama is 46 per cent. in South Caro-
lima 45 per cent and in Texas 27 per
cent. The increase in the combined
production of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory over 1903 is 72 per cent.
The report shows an increase of cot
ton seed mills from 357 iE 1900 to
715 IN 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

GRAFTON for some adys but was only
decided upon at a conference today
between the counsel for the defence
and Nan Paterson and her aged faith
er. The decision means the speedy
conclusion of the young woman 5
third trial for the sensational tragedy
on West Broadway.
When the case is called Monday to
which date the trial was adjourned
today, Assistant District Attorney
Rand will Immediately begin the
summing UP of the case OF the State.
Besides this, the succession of events
which marked toddy's proceedings liz
cluded the courts denial Of motion
to dismiss the Indictment, the testi-
mony of the prisoners sister. Mrs ].
Morgan Smith, in which she made
some interesting statements but stood
on her right to refuse to answer ques-
tions on the ground that the answers
might incriminate her; Mr.. Rand s
promise to quash the conspiracy in
dictments against Mrs. Smith if she
would answer his questions and the
protest of the counsel of the defence
to the court that Mr. Rand s merci-
less method Of questioning was bad
gering the witness, ard the rejection
again by the court OF tile much quoted
letter OF Mrs. Smith t., Younes indi-
eating fear as to the consequences if
Young did not see her sister.
Contention of The Defense.
The contention 6. the uefense in
moving to take the case from the
jury and to dismiss the indictment
was that the conspiracy accusation
charge had been practically aban-
doned; that the prosecution had failed
to prove that j. Morgan Smith houghI
the revolver which caused YounE'5
death; that the case was circumstan-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
INSPIRE MEMUSE
TO WR|TETH' HEAD
Ger Baseball News
That's Almost Dead.
SENSATION PLAYS |
Seek in Vain; Nor Bat Nor Ball Will
Ease My Pain, Forgive Me, Boys,
This DOggereI True. I'll
Better Do If So Will
You.
Especial to News and ObserverD

Especial to News and Observer.)
Kernersville, N. c., April 2S.-In
a loose game of ball here today Oak
Ridge Institute defeated Elon College
by score of twenty-three to three.
Caviness went in the box for Elon.
but he was hit for eight runs in the
first two innings and Will Holt, A. and
M. College former star, relieved him.
but to no effect. Ook Ridge scored at
will and but for recklessness in the
running bases the score would have
been still greater.
Warren for Oak Ridge pitched mag
nificent ball, but was taken out in the
sixth and Hester finished the game.
Earle Holt was a star. Among 9TH
er things he hit three base hits and
two two baggers but everybody hit.
Weatherly for Elon played good ball.
Batteries: Oak Ridge, Warren and
Holt. and Hester and Forest; Elon
Caviness, Holt, w. Philips.
Oak Ridge plays Sharp Institute
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
TRAIN LOADS OF BERRIES.
Arrangements to Open the Season at
WrightSvilie.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, n. c.. April 2S.-The
shipments of Strawberries from the
trucking section of Eastern North
Carolina yesterday were the heaviest
ever known for so early in the sea-
son, no less than las Tolid car loads
of the luscious fruit, each car con-
tanning 500 crates, having gone for
ward over the Atlantic Coast Line last
night. OF this number 1S7 cars were
from the Chadbourn section, on the
w. &. 81 A. Railroad, seven cars from
points along the Wilmington q We'll
don road and one car from the A. &
Y. division of the A. c. L., between
this city and Fayetteville. The ex-
press shipments for the same day
will amount to several additional
ears. The prices under the heavy
receipts are beginning to decline,
ten to fourteen cents being the top on
the leading markets yesterday. The
bulk of the shipments are to New
York. The crop to all appearances
now will be a record breaker despite
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
MINNEAPOLIS PURIFIED.
\ Paper on the Reform Government
of That City Read Before the
Municipal League.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. April 2S.-Conditions in
Minneapolis under the reform admin
istration of Mayor Jones were lauded
in a paper by S. p. Jones, of that
city, read before the National Munich
pal League in convention here today.
According to the author Minneapolis
has been purified to a point within
the limits of reason and practicability.
Gamblers have been refused the priv
ilege of operating a few square"
places. Saloon men have been forced
to regulate their business according
to law, in regard to Sunday closing
and women and the saloon have been
divorced.
Prof w. B. Munro, an instructor in
municipal government in Harvard
University read paper on conditions
in Canadian municipalities"
Charles d. Willard, of Los Angeles,
read a paper on municipal progress
in Los Angeles
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
DEATH OF MIR. OSCAR SPEARS.
He Passed Away Last Night at His
Home i'm Iiiiington.
(speci:.I to News and Obser rer. J

tSlecltJ TO News anu pDNSI '''I't
Ellington. n. O., April 2S.-Oscar
]. Spears, Il prominent lawyer of this
community, died tonight at his home
here of nephritic collie. Mr. Spears
passed away after a brief illness of
only seven or eight days.
Mr.. Spears was between fifty-seven
and fifty-eight years of age, and is
survived by his wife and three chill
dren. lie was at one tinic United
States Assistant District Attorney.
having been succeeded in this office
by District Attorney skinner.
he was q candidate for Congress from
In the last Congressional election
he was u candidate for Congress from
the Sixth district, running on the Re-
publican ticket, and was defeated by
the present Democratic Con5i essman,
Gilbert y. Patterson.
AS far as fnOWn no arrangements
have yet been made for the fIInetal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
American League Games.

CBy the Associated Press.)
Boston, Mass, April 2S.-Washlng-
ton defeated Boston in a light hitting
contest today.
Washington eephg; .oOOO1OOOO-l i
Boston 20 30 20 0 90
Batteries: Patten and kittredge;
Winter and McGovern. Time, 1928.
Umpire, O'Loughlin. Attendance, D.
299.
New York, April 2S.-In a ninth in
ming batting rally, after the local cap
tain had changed pitchers, the Phila-
delphia American League team defeat
ed New York today.
PhiIa. .OOO1OO2O4-7 II .
New York .O10OO01 3 0-5 L
Batteries: Bender and Schreck;
Orth, Clarkson, Hogg, Kleinow and
Mcclure. Time, two hours. Attend
ance, $500. Umpire, Cononlly.
Chicago. April 2S.-Chicago took
the lead early in the game with De-
troit today and Won
Score: II. II. u.
Chicago ..310O3OO 80 II /
Detroit 100000 4 o. 10 3
Batteries: Altrock and Mcfarland;
Kitson and Sullivan. Time, 2:1O. Um-
pires, Mccarthy and Kelley. Attend
ance $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
University Glee Club.
Especial to News and observer

Especial 70 News and ObSerVef.J
Chapel Hill, N. c., April 2S.-The
University Orchestra and Giee Club,
under the direction of Mr. Charles T..
Wallen, the clever leader and instruc-
tor, left here this afternoon, going on
their western trip. Tonight they play
at the State Normal, Greensboro, and
tomorrow night at Salem Academy,
Winston Salem.
DR. Alexander has just returned
from Knoxville, where he has been
since Monday, attending the inaugural
of the new president of the University
of Tennessee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
Spanish Steamer Sunk.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 2S-British
Consul. E. Sudlow who is also agent
for Lloyds has just received a tele-
gram from John l.. Inglis vice-presi-
dent of the Port Inglis Terminal Com
pany stating that the Spanish steamer
Gaditone sank Thursday night at IL
o'clock at the entrance to Withlaccoo-
chee River No lives were lost. The
captain and crew went ashore in boats
Mr. Sudlow is in communication
with Llloyds and the underwriters in
regard to the salvage, on vessel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
Arrest of The husband.
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, April 2S.-Shepperd K.
Smith, horse clipper, of Manchester
Va, was arrested here today and
locked up. 1t was stated he is want
ed for murder.
The arrest vas made i'll corse-
quence of a telegram received by
Acting Inspector O'Brien at the de-
tective bureau, from J. e. LipscOme
chief of police of Manchester, who
stated in his message that Smith had
left the town OH Thursday and was
believed to be in New York. This
information had been obtained from
Smiths wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

the ravages of the weevil and the re-
cent late frost.
Arrangements are being made for
the opening of the season at Wrights-
Vile Beach on June first. The Sea-
board Air Line Railroad has Juss
announced very low rates from a
number of points in Georgia and Ala
bama and the permanent guests from
that section this year are expected to
be large. The new hotel with over
800 rooms and the new amusement
pavilion by the Consolidated Company
viii be drawing cards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
The State Has Failed to
Make Out a Case.
DAY AN EvENTFUL ONE
Under the Strain Nan Patterson AL.
most Breaks Down and Weeps in
Her Sisters Arms. The
Trial is Adjourned Until
Monday.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, April 2S.-After day
of interesting developments, both the
prosecution and the defense rested the
case of Nan Patterson. The prOsecu-
ton finished its case just before the
adjournment of the court aud later
Attorney Orrelly, of counsel for Miss
Patterson. notified the prosecution
that his side would submit no defense
and would rest on the contention that
the State had failed TO make out any
case against the defendant.
This plan had been under consid-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

child in order to correct him 0f VIC
ious habits. She was charged with
murder in the first degree, aid her
husband, who left the city the morn
ing of the death of the child. bnt be-
fore its death. is Charged with being
an accessory. The body OF the child
was buried Yesterday after an autop-
sy. 1t was terribly bruised and cut
from many beatings. The woman is
from New York. Mrs. Smith was
committed to Jail without bail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

Hunter, of Virginia; Holmes Conrad
of Virginia, and B. H. Fowle. Dr..
Tucker invited General Lee to occupy
quarters at his residence here. The
General was CONSCIOUS and received
DR.. Tucker in the car when the in
vitatiOn was extended. He replied
smilingly:
II am in charge Of this man Kean
and he says / must go to the hospital
and l guess | will have TO acquiesce." "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
Tar Heels Among These
(By the Associated Press.) )

Washington, Anril 2S.-The follow
ing presidential postmasters were ap-
pointed today:
Georgia-Ocilla. Joseph NJ. Pafford.
Louisiana-DeRidder Cora Sharp
less.
North Carolina-Carthage, Charles
Mcleod; Murphy. Drury w. Deweese.
DISQUALIFICATION, j. w. Thompson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
National Lcaeue Games.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 2S.-Inabil-
ity to hit Young's delivery was re,
sponslblc for the home teams defeat
today by Boston.
Score: *. u II.
Boston OOOOOO1O1-2 8 o
Phiia. .OO0OOOOO 3 2
Batteries: Young and Needham;
Duggleby and Abbott Time, lis.
Umpire, Bauswine. Attendance, 1880
Cleveland, O., April 2S.-St. Louis
won by good pitching of Morgan.
score: r. H. f.
Cleveland % 6yoooo2OO-2 6 0
st. Louis ..010OO2 OO-3 10 1
Batteries: Moore and Bemis; Nor
gan and Weaver Time, two hours.
Umpire, Sheridan. Attendance, S.675.
Pittsburg. Pa, April 28.-Pittsburg
won with four hits in the eighth.
pittsburg aeG ...oo1OoOOs*-4 II o
Chicago ...OOOO2oO0 % 5 i
Batteries: Robertaille and Peitz;
Brown and King. Time, 1850. Um-
pire, Emslie. Attendance, 4,510.
Brooklyn, April 2S.-Hanlons
Brooklyn team Detected thea New York
National League champions again to-
day.
Score: *. ii. II.
New york. ..OOOOO2 OOO-2 8 3
Brooklyn 30 OF 90 o *-3
Batteries: Wiltse and Bresnahan;
Scanlon and Ritter Umpire, john
stone. Time Las. Attendance $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
THE GRADED SCHOOL WINS.
Vote on the Question OF a Bond Issue
at Sanford.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial TO news ana ODSerVerD
Sanford n. c., April 2S.-The cleo
ton held here today for the purpose
of issuing bonds to erect a building
for the graded school was a little spir-
tied but very successful for the issue.
Of those who voted, more than twice
as many voted for as did against and
all will unite now to uphold the grad
cd school and the various institutions
of the town.
At the closing exercises of the school
tonight very large audience honored
the occasion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
UNNATURAL MOTHERS TRIAL.
Continuance Until Monday OF The
Case of Mrs. S. *. Smith.
CRn the Associated Pross.l

Richmond. Va, April 28.-A con-
tinuance until Monday was today
granted at the hearing of Mrs. Shep-
perd K. Smith in the Manchester
mayors court on the charge of caus-
ing the death of her FIVE year old
son Ralph by beating him to death.
The woman alleges tnat she beat the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
OFFICER KILLED BY NEGRO.
There is Fear That the Negro May be
Lynched
(By the Associated Press )

NashvilleS Tenn, April 2S.-A De-
catur, Ala, dispatch says that Sani-
tary officer Steele, of that place, was
shot and killed early today by a ne
gro who gave his name as Will jack
son, of Birmingham. The negro had
been arrested by the officer. Steele
was shot through the head and lived
only a short time. There is a strong
feeling against Jackson and there
are rumors that he may be lynched.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
South Atlantic League Games.
lBy the Associated PIGS. }

(By the Associated Press)
Macon, Ga, April Is
Score: X. H. II.
Macon .OOOOO01 5O-6 i
Augusta i II IL
Batteries: George and Harnisch;
Cycotte and Roth. Time, LAO. Um-
pire, Latham. Attendance, $50.
Charleston, S. c., April Is
Score: r. ii. r..
Charleston 100000 %
Jacksonville 0O0 20 0 %
Batteries: Murray and Munsoh:
Chappelle and Robinson. Time, las.
Umpire, Keefe. ! Attendance, 1913.
Columbia, S. c., April 2S.-
score: r. H. f.
Columbia % 0 20 0 30 %
Savannah % 90 0 90 80 z O
Batteries: Fritz and Earle; Kane
and Holmes. Time, 1:43. Attend
ance, $500. Umpire, Kelly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

Weldon, n. c., April 28.-At a mass
meeting of the citizens of Weldon to-
night to nominate town officers a
committee consisting of VIM. II. s.
BurgWyn, y. c. Harrison and w. E.
Daniel were appointed to convey to
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee the deep regret of
those present at hearing of the sud-
den illness of her distinguished hus-
band and their earnest hope for his
speedy recovery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
Southern League Games.
(By the Associated Press.) }

VBy IHe ASsOCIaIeu FTCss.J
Memphis, Tenn, April 2S-Memphis
hatted Bartley for a total of nineteen
hits and won today's game easily.
Brown was effective at critical stages.
Score: r. FL. E.
Memphis .13O02 2021 So 10 8
Shreveport 20 0 oil o 1 O-3 6 0
Batteries: Brown and Hurlburt,
BARLEY and Fritz. Time, two hours.
Umpire, Carpenter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
Under Rand's Fire

CNlUGllCG lIlIS IllIClCCpICQ lCIlCI.
Under Rand's Fire
Mr. Rand asked numerous questions
tending to show the Smiths were flee
ing from Stern during their disappear
ance from New York, but the witness
declined to answer that they left any
cities on his account, though admit
ting she had heard he was in one Of
the cities which they left suddenly.
The ordeal in the court room today
proved almost too much for Nan Pat
terson. The resolute manner in
which Mrs. Smith refused to answer
questions put to her by the prosecut-
ing attorney and her declaration that
she would stick to her sister affect
dthe prisoner deeply, and she was
near a breakdown when the luncheon
adjournment was announced Mrs.
Smith appeared to be unstrung as y
result Of her experience as woll and
the two women spent the recess in
their cells in the Tombs weeping III
each others arms.
A story to the effect that Miss Pat
tcrson and her sister quarreled in tna
Tombs last night over the testimony
given by Mrs. Smith was denied by
their father.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

Atlanta Ga, April 2S.-A combina-
ton of seven Birmingham errors and
twelve Atlanta hits made the capture
of tOday's game by the locals an easy
matter Attendance, 1900.
Score: r. II. E.
Atlanta 21111012 So T. .
Birmingham 0G 001 O---1 8 Z
Batteries: Jackson and Shea Re-
gan, Sales and Matthews. Time, 1850
Umpires, Burke and Black
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

Montgomery, Ala, April 2S.-Mont-
gomery was never able to overcome
the lead gained by Nashville in the
first inning today. Herman's work
in the box for the visitors and the
poor base running Of the locals were
the features of the game.
Score: r. II. E.
Nashville ZOO oOtOO0O0-2 2
Montgomery-O O.Q 1l01O 0 0 0-1 l
Batteries: Lee and Millerick; Her
man and Accorsini. Time, 1885. Um-
pire. Burke.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29
College Games.

At Knoxville, Tenn.--Vanderbilt
University, Z; University of Tennessee,
6; (twelve innings.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-29

it represented the defendants. The
court again today refused to admit in
evidence this intercepted letter.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-05
REAL RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Easter Gift of Emperor Nicholas Of
Russia to His Subjects.
Real Religious Freedom IN Con-
ferred by Imperial Rcscript-
A Historic Event.

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u.,... -, ~
''e'o'o 'iee'on'' eo'i'''ieu up'" H''
euoJo'tS ny Emperor Nichoias as "h
Easter giit, Is an historic event OF the
highest significance In comparison with
which the remission OF millions OF dol
lars Of taxes to the peasantry. the long
fist of docoratio,s md siv ,oges nj
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-05
SOUTHEAST NEWS.

Edwin Mckay, Il little 3.year old
DE Soto boy, fell into n tub of
scalding water on the 10Th ult. and
was so terribly burned that he soon
died.
George Johnson of lrOuton was
bitten on the nose by Il horse he
was feeding on the DIST ult., and
several stitches had to he taken in
the wound.
Chas. Il. Stokes and his wife of
Kansas City, well known temper.
ance workers, are endeayorlng to
establish Chautauqua Assembly
near Dexter.
George Gcutlcs was crushed I'M
der the wheels of an engine ut the
Mishler Lumber Company works in
New Madrid county on the 25th
alt, aud his injuries resulted in
his death,
Poplar Bluff will inyile the
Southeast Drummers to meet at
that place next year, Poplar Bluff
invited the convention of the South.
east Odd Fellows to meet there
April 2Gth, and Il couple of weeks
before the meeting withdrew the
invitation, so there was no South
east celebration this year.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-05
When the President Gets Back

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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-05-05
Don't Look for the BlemiShes.

The man who is always looking
for faults and hlemshcS in his
neighhOrs or fcllowmrn soon comes
to the point whore he can sec moth
ing else. 70 hear such one de.
scribe the people and the world of
to-day you would conclude that
Christianity wns II failure and that
humanity was on its way rapidly
to the drmnltlon bow vows
There is II certain bird that sails
very gracefully through the sum
mcr uir, over beautiful landscapes
full of life and beauty, but there is
only one thing that seems to attract
lis attention and to be the object of
It's search; ii is carrIonl So these
perverted people seem 20 have no
eyes To see the vast amount of good
there is IN the world, and have no
word of praise for the many noble,
unscllish deeds and humble but
heroic lives of which our current
history is so full. They see tn"
evil only, and do not see that so
much with view to removing it
or curing it aN to enlarge upon it
aud give it wide publicity. Some
one has said, substantially at least,
that
There is SO much thlt is good in The
worst OF us,
And SO much that i, bad IN the best ofus,
That II docs not hChooyC any OF ~
To talk about the rest Of MS.
If every one Of MS should seek
diligently to see the evil IN himself
and the good in his nrlghhors, it
would make this world VASTLY
better place 10 live in. Christian.
Evangelist.