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The news & observer., 1905-12-22

the body and they mixed it, both land
ing right and left blows over the hart
As FitZ went to his corner he sud
denly collapsed, falling TO the fior'
Blood flowed from his mouth and nose.
and it was seen that he was badly
hurt. A doctor was hastily sum-
moned. FitZ was able to rise unas-
sisted shortly afterward and left the
ring.
1t appeared that he was seized with
a sudden fainting fit and hemorrhage
as his seconds were working over him
to prepare for the next round. There
was nothing to indicate that Fitz was
in distress when he took his seat after
the thirteenth round. When Referee
Graney saw FitZsimmon's condition he
awarded the fight to
O'Brien
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
RAILROAD MEN TO CONFER.
Congestion of Terminals With Coal at
Cincinnati.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 20.-Presi-
dents, general managers and traffic
officials of all coal roads leading into
Cincinnati have been summoned to an
important conference to be held
Thursday, in this city, for the pur-
pose of discussing a serious conges-
ton of terminals around Cincinnati,
and also to consider coal rates for
the winter.
Rates on coal from Kentucky and
Tennessee points, to points in North
ern Ohio and northern Indiana. it is
said will be placed on a parity with
rates from Virginia ports to the same
destinations.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
TOTAL OF 9,67S,s6O BALES.
This is What is Indicated by the Ma
tional Ginners Report.
AZ the Associated Press.l }

Dallas. Texas, Dec 20.-The Ma
tional Ginners Association report to-
day compiled from reports issued from
the whole cotton belt every postoce
represent ted indicates a total crop OF
9,678.S6O bales. The crop is 96.2 per
cent picked and "a per cent ginned.
There was ginned to December II,
9,174,162 bales.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22

Trains Nos. 1 and 4 connect at
Goldsboro with A. G. L. trains as fol-
lows. No. AL, Southbound; No. AZ,
Northbound: and with Southern Rail-
way trains Nos. ILL., Westbound, and
No. 112. Eastbound
Trains, Nos. 2 and 3. connect at
Goldsboro with Southern Railway
trains as follows: No. 10S Eastbound;
No. 1856, Westbound: and with a. G. L.
trains. Nos. 40, Southbound. and As.
Northbound.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
FARM CROPS OF 1905.
Final Returns of the Department. S
Bureau Of. Statistics.
(Rv the Associated Press. )

Washington, Dec. 20.-Final returns
to the bureau of statistics of the De-
partment of Agriculture. according TO
a bulletin, issued today, show the pro-
duction of the principal farm crops in
1905 to have been as follows:
Corn, O7.993,540 bushels; winter
wheat, 428,462,834 bushels; spring
wheat, 264,516,655 bushels; oats, $685.
216.197 bushels; barley, 136,65l,O20
bushels: rice, 27,616,045 bushels; buck
wheat, 14,585,0S2 bushels; f1axseed,
2S,477,753 bushels; rice, 1888, 436
bushels; potatoes. 60,741294 bushels;
hay, 60,531,611 tons; tobacco, 633,-
033,719 pounds
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
Appointments Confirmed.

(By the associated Press
Washington. Dec. 20.-The senate In
executive session confirmed the foiioW-
ing nominations:
Districts Attorneys: Thomas Lee
Moore, western district of virginia !;
Harry Skinner, eastern district OF
North Carolina.
Marshal: VIM. A. Dunlap, eastern
district of Tennessee.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
THE YoRKE FACTORY BURNED.
The Loss is Estimated at Between
5000 and $4,000, with Par-
tial Insurance.
(By the Associated Press. }

Concord, N. c., Dec. 20.-The
Yorke Furniture factory here was
burned this afternoon. The loss Is
from 100000 to $4,000 with partial
Insurance. 1t is not known now the
fire started. The factory was one
of the largest furniture plants IN the
State
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
FREE LIFE INSURANCE.

During the past thirty-five years ov"
er one-hundred thousand discrimina-
ting customers. many Of whom could
not be suited elsewhere. found COM
plete and lasting satisfaction and
solution of the piano question by
purchasing of the
The news & observer., 1905-12-22

She was convicted Of murder in first
degree when she was II years old but
the sentence was afterwards commut-
ed to life Imprisonment. She had
been in the State prison "a years
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
LUDDEN & BATES PIANO.

LUDDEN & BATES PIANO.
that we give you an instrument thai
will compare in tone. action and gen.
eral construction with any $40O piano
in your acknowledgements else
where.
I'VE warrant this piano "for lie
time" and besides we give limited
number of purchasers Free Life IN
surance. In case of death your heirs
wife, sister or children are handed
a receipt in full for any amount You
may owe on the instrument. Isn't this
O. fair and safe propositions safe
guard to keep the piano in the home.
This offer holds good only for our
THIRD LUDDGN & BATES
Piano Club-just forming for one
hundred New Scale $4OO LHdden ~
Bates Pianos to one hundred Club
members at S287 cash or $287 on
terms of so cash and $8 monthly with
interest Larger payments for quar-
terly or yearly terms.
Call at the store or write for MEM
bership blanks, and full particulars
this Club will soon be filed.
our two Clubs just completed saved
two hundred members in all, $4,000
and made us two hundred more
friends We would like your FRIEND
ship also.
Cut out and mail today.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
Murderess Granted Parole.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PresS.J
Trenton. N. j., Dec. 20.-Libby
Gabrant the Patterson 1nurderess was
granted q parole BY the board OF
pardons today by a vote Of to g.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
LUDDEN & BATES S. NJ. ii.

Let us prove that we can do as well
for you. We guarantee in our New
Scale $400
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
NORTIIROUND.

L. II. NICHOLS. Gen. Ngr.
The news & observer., 1905-12-22
SEABOARD
Alb LINE RAILWAY

Between points North. Fast, South
, nd southwest
Schedule in effect July 2, 1905.
Trains leave Raleigh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

into money making, to the exclusion of his social
work.
I'VE know that this would occur. not only because
reasoned 1t out, but because we have repeatedly
1--WE question whether those people do right who
destroy the social usefulness of their lives TO pro-
duce children who are at best, experiments Is
the only always the highest duty to society the
raising Of children Some children become social
CURSE some are nonentities only some are q de-
cided benefit. When people are positively useful to
their fellow beings. contributing definitely to the
progress of humanity. should they not consider ser
ously before handicappiDg themselves even with
children?"
Another thought troubled this couple. If they
had children how would the children turn out?
I'VE might raise son, like Tolstoy, VINO would
go into the army, or daughter VINO WoulQ ds-
light In giving pink teas. More improbable Things
have happened.
'.Of course we might produce children far SUI
peror to ourselves, in which event we would pc
Justified In giving up lives to them. III, thlrd
alternative, they were good but no better, why
should not live out our lives and serve society
now. instead OF postponing such service genera
altogether, considering the chances we have de-
cded not to risk our work on such a doubtful ex-
pertinent. .
.T'hen, for our social reasons. First comes the
cowardiy selfish to think at all of suffering or
death when motherhood is in question But, frank
ly. I don't want to die, and my husband cannot
spare aware the vast majority DO not
die. but IL were one of the dead, what comfort
would my husband get out of reading STATISTICS
showing how many other survived? Some
one said to that, If did die, should have
the satisfaction of knowing L had done my duty;
Possibly should carry through eternity proud
sense of duty accomplished but / cannot imagine
thought of helpless notherless babe and - oken
hearted husband left alone in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
NETWORK AN UGLY CITY.
Edward M Shepard Says There Should Be
No More az" Roads.

II say the construction OF any more Il railways
in New-York would be crime against the welfare
OF the metropolis and against public sentiment. We
should to it that 1t is made absolutely impossi-
BILE TO build any more. either in the suburbs or in
the heart of the city"
The speaker was Edward M. Shepard His address
yesterday at the League for Political Education
was on The Practical and the Beautiful in Civic
Life" and interrupted by frequent applause.
Continuing, Mr.. Shepard said: "New-York is an
ugly city-a very ugly city-but there are enough
beautiful buildings in it to have made it the most
beautiful city in the world as it is probably the
richest IL our builders had had prevision-or If we
had it now. In boards of aldermen and halls Of
legislation they say scornfully. Yes, but we don't
have the r-aney to spend on beauty AS If beauty
not the most democratic thing In the world!'
Mr.. Shepard dwelt on the Importance Of the
streets as elements of beauty in city They should
be kept clean, he said. and free from impediments
and signs of any sort. I'VE spend 4 great deal OF
time in the streeths, he said land there is no
calculating how many ideas children gather in the
sre%ta IT is, therefore essential that they be made
as beautiful as possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
AFTER DOMESTIC GUILD.
Charges Brought against 1t by ear
Employees.

Next wednesday morning at II o'clock Commits
sioner Frederick L. Heating of the Bureau OF Li-
censes will give hearing on charges brought
against the Women's Domestic Guild of America
by Miss Annie Simms of No 1si East S7th-st. for
rnerly first assistant of Mrs Joseph Healy, the
manager of the guild.
Miss Simms has filed an affidavit with the Com
missioner of Licenses and her statements are sup,
by a number of former applicants for employ rnent
Mrs Healy says that the eX-employes were dis-
charged by her and actuated by personal am
mostly. The compliments say that they Ieft hef
service voluntarily. ,ra,r
The affidavit of Miss Simms accuses Mrs Heay
of numerous offences against the labor laws, suc
as fraudulent advertisements, refusal 10 reluiu
fees when required by law, and the use OF STA
tionery which does not bear the name or the sullu
She SAYS that circulars containing these fraudulenl
statements were distributed from door 10 door ANY
even at the doors of churches. statements lh,
the guild intended to institute or actually mad
uted training classes for servants were MADE soley
to deceive the public Miss Sirnms states, and tne
suitable furniture and engaging butler as sup
posed instructor for a single day only.
Miss Catherine Louisa Gynn, former appncaiht
for employment, states that she was sent py the
guild to an improper place of employment
Mrs Healy denies all the charges ana says she
will he able to prove them false.
The Women's Domestic Guild was orsaIIHoo
under the patronage of such women as Mrs. Srace
Dodge Mrs Herbert T. Satterlee Mrs. trederlcH
Nathan and Miss Helen NJ. Gould. but they supse
quentiy severed their connection with It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

programme will include an aria OF Mozart q
Bach air and a song by Mrs Beach. sung by
Mime. Eames; two violin selections by Ysaye,
and the piece de resistance, Gounod's Ave
Maria" sung by Nine. Eames. with a violin
obbligato by Ysaye and accompaniment Of the
orchestra and organ
Among the patrons and patronesses Mrs.
Andrew Carnegie Mrs. w. Seward Webb, Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. c. B. Alexander, Mrs
W Everit Macy Mrs. George W. Baker, Mrs.
Joseph C. Hoagland. Mrs. George L. Nichols, Mrs
Henry Phipps, tr., Mrs. H. Nick. TwombIy, Mrs.
Charles c. Worthington, Mrs Miles B. Carpenter.
Mrs. ]. Howard Ford Miss Clara Spence, Mrs.
Isaac N. Seligman, Frederick G. Bourne, T. W.
Vanderbilt. Jose R. De La nar. Hugh Hill. John
hoffman, Jacob H Schin. Felix warburg Henry
B. Wardwell, Victor Morawetz. Clarence C. Morse
and William A. Reach.
Mrs. Samuel Untermyer has been one OF the
most active workers for this concert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

her voiceless charges to become useful members OF
society
E. H, Gallaudet, who conducts the school Tor GEAR
mutes In washington. introduced Mrs. Mills 10 the
resident.
There are more than four hundred thousand dea1
uautes In the Chinese Empire" said Mrs. Mills. in
discussing her work. land my poor little school is
the only of its kind in the country It requires
about twelve years teach the ordinary deaf mute
child to become sef-supporting. | am trying to
interest philanthropic persons in the subject and
will also make effort to persuade the State
Department instruct representatives in China
to bring the matter to the attention OF the Emperor
the Empress Dowager. l have called upon Sir
Chentung LANG Cheng, the Chinese Minister, and
found him very agreeable, indeed. He showed the
liveest interest in the project and listened very at
tentivey while told him how we teach our pupils
and what hope to accomplish in his great country
1 hope to get some aid from the Chinese govern
ment. SO that other schools can be started, and
those who cannot speak hear may receive the
instruction they so sorely need"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
HATS FOR SPRING.
Attractive Creations at John Daniel, Sons
e Sons

Spring millinery and suits proving the mag
nets at John Daniel. Sons & Sons, No 7Ss Broad
way. these days, for never before have they shown
such attractive creations.
One exclusive model among the dozens OF novel
hats which have been made for this spring opening
is a turban OF straw cOlored Tuscan and horsehair
braid. the brim decorated with applique lace re-
sembling Mexican drawn work. n wreath OF white
heather and dainty pink finishes the orirn az
the top and ends in drapery OF the lace and
touch OF black velvet caught with a marQriss gold
buckle at the left side.
Another turban-of the popular polo cut. this ons
isis entirely covered with ruchings OF double eoN
pleated narrow black Valencennes lace. Thres
small ostrich punes and cluster Of black aisi etes
at the left side form the decoration.
pretty shrtwaist suit for spring and summer
wear TO be seen here Is brown and white silk
shepherd plaid. Near the bottom OF the fun pleated
skirt there is inch wide bias band OF the goods
edged with fold of plain brown taffeta The waist
Is made in surplce effect with the bias hand of
silk introduced around the collar and down thu
front Ecru lace forms the vest. and the cuffs
or solid brown trimmed with the bias band OF the
plaid A dark blue broadclOth suit. made with
Faauin skirt, is trimmed with a-heavy blue tAnstA
cable cord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

performances and do not miss trains when travel
ling, there is thought given to your conduct or
and convention makes it most difficult for young
people inexperienced and impressionable and
many find the strain too great For those who
strong it is a wonderful training as 1t gives them
self-reliance and poise and marvellous knowledge
of humanity.
81 think It comes to ths-that with existing con-
dtionS the chance of success, unaided by I'M
moral, financial or influential backing. is almost
impossible; that a stage develop a
strong character or work the downfall Of a weak
more quickly than any other line OF work. But
of acting ITSELF If ii could only be practised
unhampered. is the greatest of all the arts, as II
be the best developed. mentally. emotionally and
physically. of all human beings. Delsarte said:
AN actor should be all that is, at will Such a
human being, interpreting parts OF an uplifting
nature, would exert enormous influence by bring
ing ordinary lives the ideal and the good Let
us hope that conditions will change soon. so that
real artists will have opportunity express the
most beautiful conceptions of which the human
brain is capable before understanding public''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
A STAGE CAREER.
Financial or Influential Backing Necessary
to Success"

to Success"
Miss Emily Wakeman told the Womens Alliance
of DR. Wright's Unitarian Church. 12st-st ana
Ienox-aye some interesting things last week ABOUT
the theatre
There is nothing more alluring to young per.
son with an artistic temperament than the idea OF
becoming an exponent of dramatic art" she SAID.
1.-The theatre seems to supply all that is exciting
beautiful and ideal 1t appears simple, so glorl-
GUS to be able to express ones very soul before an
audience-in our imagination always an ad1nlrihg
one And no tales of hardship. discouragement and
defeat from people who have had experience nave
"RIt with hard work and the daily realization or
what the work means, youthful enthuslasn ggauu-
ally departs. Yet, later, with knoWledse anu a.
comes to you. and that is when you feel the great
est encouragement ..-1.~ L.xr.
learned your trade and feel that you are capable OF
really doing something worth while, you are con-
fronted by conditions which you have no con,
troll. If you retain the accepted moral stanaaEu
you, If you unable to control large sums OF
money If you not placed so that you nave IN
terprses your chance of going further is SO slight
that the weight and depression that come with the
realization make you, after time, Wlalng 70 say
I'm defeated And with a feeling OF relief you
turn your energy to something more tane1oIe,
something which you yourself can with earnest
work have some control and some chance Oh sue
"a career upon the stage is a great test of
character and will rapidly aid in It's development
straint over your private life. The lack of home,
it's surroundings and Of good permanent trlends
makes the temptations greater than they would De
otherwise Most of the people with whom you are
ssrSs5wn are friends of one season, quickly for
gotten. A., L.. -.x..-, -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
THE BIRCH LOG.

''The other day." said rather sentimental
woman, ct noticed among some logs OF wood that
had been brought up for my sitting room fire. a
stick OF white birch its silver bark shining through
the dark coarse pile like bit of sylvan sunshine
IT carried me back to my dear Adirondack woods,
and ! could not bear TO have IL burned up So
pulled it out from under the others, TO the great
enlargement OF my sippered toes as the big logs
rolled about in every direction and looked at il with
actual affection. How woodsy ii looked and how
were gone, when the birches glimmered white among
the dusky boscage as we padded up to the shore
in the gOaming SO took up my birch log tenderly
and laid il on q flower stand among some ferns,
where fancied IL looked quite at home Mary the
maid. however. did not see IL in that light How
somever did that dirty old stick OF wood come
heres she exclaimed when she came In to tidv
up the room for afternoon tea, and before / could
the blazing fire." - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

unless you throw of your blues will avoid you
popular speaking of this to the other
day. 1T is rather hard a fellow he said, ito
feel that unless he plays the fool all the time he
will be voted dull. dned somewhere while ago
when felt just fine and, Of course made jokes and
sang songs without effort. suppose Mrs. b., Tfiom
met for the first time, must have found me enter
tanning for she insisted that should come TO a
big dinner she was giving the next week. Well, II
20 hapPeneS that by that night my effervesGence
my spirits at viii, It is needless to say I was
not a success and heard that Mrs B. said after
ward that have been tipsy at the first dinner
as at hers stupid as they make them
It isn't for ones real ego that one is liked in
ciety, IL is altogether what you the surface
If you don't feel cheerful, you must pretend TO be-
that is all there is about st. otherwise people will
soon tire of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
ORDER EASTER GOWN NOW.

Women who interested in the latest Paris
fashions going to the shop S. Kneitel ladies'
tailor. at No. East SOth-st, 5th-ave.. these
days, for he is advertising an exhibition of the
latest Paris models for the spring and summer sea-
sons which, he says. creations of the best
known Partisan artists. He is Offering just at this
time before the Easter rush. an exquisite collection
OF rare imported gowns which will be disposed of
at greatly reduced prices His special offer of made
terials and built according to the latest fasbinns
and at greatly reduced prices. still holds good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
WHAT OF THOSE PRETTY cAPs7
AN EMBARRASSING MOMENT


81 had rather funny experience the other even
ing" said of this winters debutantes ct had
accepted formal invitation from Mrs T1ptop.
whom had never seen, for three-weeks-ofr din
ner for young people. When the evening arrived
felt nightly scared at going alone to such a
grand house, but know some other girls who had
been asked, and mother wanted me to 60 so
screwed up my courage and, with Marie my maid
1 started of. arrayed in my very best gown, In
honor OF the occasion.
There were a couple of footrnen standing about
as entered. but It did not look as If was ex-
pected TO go upstairs, so gave my wraps to Marie
In the hail. and said TO the man who seemed to be
awaiting my pleasure, with as much dignity as
could muster Miss Hunt Miss Until he roared
at the door. and swept in wondering why It ell
seemed unfestive. A lady came forward as I
entered looking somewhat amazed, end two gen
feet BY this time made up my mind I had got
somehow into the wrong house, although the Tip
thought this was Mrs. Tiptop's' I stsmmered so
Il Is, my dear, and I am Mrs. T1ptop.' said the
lady kindly; and then, Il a sudden eniighten-
ment had struck her. she exclaimed Just ike any
other natural woman. Why. I do believe you are
one Of the little girls asked here 70 dinner sew
lmy uncleo. and the invitations were recalled the
next day.. / had entirely forgotten ell about it,
csrdi' - " ~" '-''et ie'e'Se0 'he second
''of course. that was what had happened: but
for Mrs. T1ptop was lovely. Marie had gone of
sn the carriage. 60 there was no question OF my
oisred that they had jusI been wishing for fourth
person 70 have game of bridge after dinner, and
was Just home from college and in whose honor
the big dinner was to have been given. would
have probably heard of the postponement through
turned the day before, But ans well that ends
well had a most delightful evening, and Mrs
xhs river"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
YSAYE-EAMES CONCERT.
For Benefit Music School Settlement Thurs
day Night.

One of the notable events in the musical call
endar of the year is the charity concert to be
given next Thursday evening in Carnegie Hall at
which Mime. Games, Ysaye and the New-York
Symphony Orchestra. under the leadership OF
walter Damrosch, will make joint appearance
The concert is to be given for the benefit of the
Music School Settlement. at No IS East sd-st. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

Pattern No. sTs9 is cut In six sizes ero, =, .. a.
inches bust. =.
Fd'erh no. 1850 Is cut In six sizes from 20 to 80
inches waist.
hach pattern will be sent to any address ON re-
ceipt or 10 cents Please give number bust and
waist measure distinctly Address Pattern penart-
hen'' New-fork Tribune. II In a hurry for patterns
sehu an extra two-cent stamp and We Will mali by
letter postage In sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
WORK FOR CHINESE DEAF MUTEs.
Mrs. Mills Tells the President About Her
School at Che-Foo.

President Roosevelt received call at the White
House on Thursday from Mrs. A. T. Mills, of Roch-
ester n " who is the director and was the found
er of the first and only echool for deaf mutes in
the Chinese Empire. Mrs. Mills founded her little
school at Che-Foo years ago, and. although
she has received little financial aid from any outside
source has been wonderfully successful in teaching