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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
NORTH CAROLINA CROP BULLETIN
Weather Conditions Given Out by the
Department Observer.

The North Caroline section of the
climate and crop service Of the De-
partment of Agriculture issues the
following official bulletin Of weather
and crop conditions for the past
week:
The weather has been generally dry
and warm during the greater portion
Of the week, and favorable for farm
work, except in a few counties in
the eastern district where heavy rains
lnterferred with cotton picking and
haying. Rain was quite general on
the Goth and 21st and was very bene-
fetal to growing crops. Rain is need
ed IN the Piedmont plateau, in the
extreme western counties, and in a
few localities in the eastern portion
of the State. The temperature in the
extreme western counties, and in a
few localities in the eastern portion of
the State. The temperature in the
western district has been about nor
NAL, and in the central and eastern
districts about degrees above nor
NAL.
There has been little, if any, i'm
provement in the cotton crop during
the week; it has continued to open
rapidly, and in some counties the
bulk of the crop is open; in Baden,
Duplin, Halifax and Northampton
counties, where the rainfall was de-
fcient, the warm, dry weather has
caused the bolls to open prematurely,
while in the extreme northeastern
portion Of the State and lin Sampson
and Arson counties the heavy rains
have done some damage to open cot
ton and retarded picking; it is gen.
orally reported that the hollis are
small and the lint short, and that
there will be no top crop, owing to
shedding. No further reports Of dam
age by army worms have been recei-
ed. The crop will everywhere be be-
low the average, and in some places
very light.
Tobacco is about all cut, and curing
continues; it is generally reported as
only a fair crop, and Of inferior quail.
ity; much of it is burnt and specked,
and the remainder lacks weight, but
has good colore and texture.
Peas, turnips, sweet potatoes, and
late corn we're benefited by the rain,
but in places are needing more rain.
Corn will be light crop in the east
ern district, and an average crop in
the central and western districts.
Much fodder, has been cut and saved
during the week; a little has been
ruined by rain in the eastern portion
of the State. Much of the pea-vine
hay crop has been cut, and good
yields are being secured. While pota-
toes are in good condition, and there
are fewer reports Of rotting; sweet
potatoes are doing we'll. In the Pied
mont region and in the extreme west.
ern counties it his been too dry fo1
blowing for small grains, but where
the soil is in condition some oats, rye,
and wheat have been sown. Clover is
in good condition; cabbage is a fail
ure, peanuts are ripening and good
crop is expected; apples are speaking
and falling, and will be only a fail
crop.
The following rains have been re-
ported: Raleigh .05; Goldsboro IA;
Greensboro 20; Lumberton .O4; New
berne "a; Weldon PA. H. Teheis.
sen, Section Director.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Alabama Bans All Mississippi.
Capt. Charles Price Dead.

Charlotte, Special Charles
Price, division counsel for the South
ern Railway, and one of the best
known constitutional lawyers in the
south, died early Thursday morning
at his home in Salisbury of Bright S
disease, aged SO. He was for one term
speaker Of the general assembly of the
State, had held. many positions of
honor, and conducted some of the
most notable railroad suits in the
south.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Steamer Destroyed by Fire.

Chefoo, By Cable.-The coasting
steamer Hsiesho, plying between
Shanghai and Tienstin struck and was
totally destroyed by mine ninety
miles south of the Shantung Pronhon-
torv Saturday morning. Fifteen per-
cons on board the vessel were drowned
among them being Engineer Mauchan
and Muir. The foreign passengers
and a portion of the crew of the
Hs;esho were rescued by two passing
steamers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
:Prophet" Dowie Stricken.

Chicago, Special.-John Alexander
Dowie, who claims to DC the Reincar-
nation of the Prophet Elijah, and to
have divine power to cure all diseases,
has been stricken with paralysis.
Dowie is on his way to Mexico, and
tie disease attacked him while on
t4c train. In letter to his followers
at Zion City, Dowie announces that
he has chosen his successor, but that
the name will not be revealed until
after his death.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Two. Trolley Car Accidents.

Wilmington, Speculative men are
at the Walker Memorial hospital each
with fractured leg, as the result OF
two accidents on the electric car lines.
The first accident occurred at 5
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
intersection Of Front and Church
streets. A ear collided with a cart,
demoIshing it. The driver, r. K.
Jones, a white man, was thrown out
and his left leg was fractured near
the hip. At S.35, special car was
bound for the beach with party OF
Red Men, the second accident occur
red, resulting in the fracture of the
leg of Grover Reese, aged %. When
the car struck the switch at Ninth and
Princess streets the second truck
split it. The rear end struck Reese,
a conductor Of city line ear, badly
crushing the left leg.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Rv Wire and Gable.

The end Of the war in the Far e. It
has caused a boom in the Clyde shi p
yards.
Alderman Walter Vaughan Morgan
was elected Lord Mayor of London.
The British mission sent to mark
the Persian Afghanistan boundary
was decimated by death.
The south tube under the North riv-
err between New York and New Jer-
sey was completed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
TRUE BILL FOR MURDER.
Wake Grand Jury Indicts Asylum At
tendants for Murder in the First
Degree For Causing the Death of
Patient.

Raleigh, Specialize grand jury
returned true bill for murder in the
first degree against j. C. King, Jack
Peel, L. r. High and w. F. Durham,
attendants at the State Hospital here
for killing George Nall, August oath.
When the prisoners were arraigned
Solicitor Jones said he would not pro-
secute for murder in the first degree,
but would insist upon verdict for
murder in the second degree or man
slaughter, or any other lesser offense.
The Judge ordered an entry made in
the minutes to that effect.
Attorney Argo, for the defense, ask
ed for continuance to the January
term on the ground that the defend
ant IS counsel had not been informed
what charge would be brought against
his clients, and some material witness
es had not been subponaed. Attorney
Womack, for the State, said that the
State did not want to rush the de-
PENDANTS into a trial, but he did not
see any legal grounds for a continu-
ance.
Solicitor Jones said he had told the
defendants counsel that a bill for
murder in the second degree would be
sent and in his opinion they had had
plenty of time to get witnesses.
Ex-Governor Aycock, in behalf of
the defendants, said that the trial
should be continued because time
should be given for the strong feel
ing to die down; that the minds Of
the public were naturally wrought
up when any suspicion of cruelty to
the insane was aroused, and for the
defendants to have a fair trial the
time should be moved for the reason
ing powers Of the people to become
normal again.
The judge said, in case so impor-
tant, he thought tn defendants
should have every opportunity to pre-
pare a defense, and he would con-
tinue the case, as requested, as no
harm could come Of it. Counsel for
both Sides agreed that the judge set
Monday Of the second week of the
January term for trial and the wit
nesses were discharged unit lthen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Private Car Line Inquiry.

Washington, Special.-Hearings N
the private car line inquiry instituted
by the interstate commerce commits
sion viii be held in this city ON Octo-
Der Is, and probably viii continue for
more than a week. The cases are di-
rected against the Central of Georgia
the Southern, Atlantic Coast Line,
Pennsylvania and other railways.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Death Warrant For Three.

Tallahassee, Fla, Specialize
death warrant for the execution OF
Isham Harris, one Of three negroes
convicted of the murder Of Hon. N.
w. Eppes, of Leon county was issued
Saturday. The date OF the hanging
is set for November 3rd. An appll-
cation to the board of pardons will be
made shortly for change in the SEN
tence Of Caldwell and Larklns, who
were convicted with Harris.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Trout Without Hearing.

In discussing whether or not trout
near, correspondent Of the Amateur
Sportsman asserts that they do not.
IN his opinion their sensitiveness to
approaching danger is due solely to
the vibration of the earth along the
stream and the consequent vibration
Oh the water. Thus persons standing
ser1ectly still are able to talk and
laugh with IMMUNITY when the slight
est bodily movement Of either VIII
1'shten the shy fish -,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
e,.xv Far to Old Home.

The retentive powers OF the carrier
,;aeon are wonderful. Over yeai
pao 2 woodbury. Of Cornish. NE.
purchased bird from a man ~ o "~
cold The bird was mated ana seemeo o
nerfectly contented in his new new n nons
at Cornish and his owner fels co ,af,
aent that he would return to MS iu,'
osn. no was released a few miles
wnen home The bird, however ne"
1lo% ;.ht to his old home in Wakefield
$50 miles away.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
North State News.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad was held in New
berne on Thursday.
It is said that the internal revenue
officers recently indicted at the spe-
cial term of the Federal court at
Greensboro will demand a speedy trial.
The insurance company is the
Southern Life Insurance Co., OF Fay
etteville. The capital is $4,000 sub
scribed and 100000 authorized to do
a life, health and accident insurance
business on the stock plan, also con-
tract to pay annuities, etc. There
are a great number of incorporators
and subscribers to stock, citizens OF
Fayetteville and Cumberland county,
generally. Among them are A. RI.
Slocombe, ]. A. Oates, D. I. Oates,
w. J. johnson and others. The Bank
of Warren, Warrenton, N. c., is char
tered with $4,000 capital, authorized
and $4,000 subscribed to do a com
mercial and savings business.
The council of State will be called
to meet Thursday and will see what
can be done in regard to completing
the Wilkesboro and Jefferson turn
pike. The directors Of the peniten-
tiary do not care to. act in this mat
ter except by advice and consent OF
the Governor and council OF State.
Judge Justice has signed a manda-
nous compelling the ordering OF an
election on the liquor question IN
Raleigh.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
WILL SOON LIFT the QUARANTINE
Louisiana Parish Health Officers
Showing Willingness To Clear Pres
ident's Path-New Orleans Record
% New Gases.

90 NeW Eases.
New Orleans, Special.-Report to
P. NJ:
New cases, %; total, 1923.
Deaths, 3; total, 391.
New foci, 4.
Cases under treatment, 227; dis
charging, 2,405.
The Sunday report would have been
the lowest on record but for the re-
port Of a nest Of infection in another
convent and asylum, the attending
physician reporting six cases among
the girls in the Mount Carmel In
stitute, on Piety street. There have
been several cases in the Mount Car
mel Convent ON St. Cloud street, and
as these two institutions are closely
allied, it is very likely the infection
was transmitted from one to the 9TH
er. Another case is reported from
the French asylum, on St. Ann street,
the patients former residence being
tar out on Gently road. Only four of
the new cases were above Canal street.
The Alglers side turned up two cases.
Among the deaths is Sister Mary
Edith Of the Convent of Perpetual
Alteration, on Marias street. She was
only eighteen years Of age and had
only recently taken her VOWS. She
was Miss Petronille Nigel.
Dr. Souchen s circular letter to the
parish health officers suggesting that
they fix on October Is as the date for
raising the parish guarantees against
the city, has already produced results,
the board of health Of Lafayette wiz
ing that that town agreed. 1t is not
at all unlikely that by the time the
President arrives, the guarantees in
Louisiana will be only an unpleasant
memory.
Mississippi Fever Summary.
Jackson, Miss, Special.-The Mis-
sissippi yellow fever summary is as
follows:
Vicksburg, five new cases; Natchez,
five new cases, one new focus; Scran-
ton, eight new cases; Guifport, one
new case; one death; Mississippi
City, six new cases; Hamburg, two
new cases, one death; Rosetta, two
new cases, three suspicious cases.
Handsboro, one new case.
No new infection at Port Gibson,
Harriston, Roxie or Moss point. Sup
plies have been sent to the people of
Hamburg, who are in destitute cir
cumstances. The Marine Hospital
Service has sent DIR. Deschette to the
place to undertake the fumigation and
detention camp work. Surgeon Was
din reports that he will place an Of
ficer in charge Of the infection at
Scranton.
Alabama Bans All Mississippi.
Birmingham, Ala, Special.-State
Health Officer, DR.. w. H. Sanders, af-
ter consultation with the local board
Of health announced that Alabama
had quarantined against the entire
State of Mississippi, effective at 3
o'clock. This action is supposed to
be consequent upon the spread of yell
low fever in numerous Mississippi
towns, although an official explanation
10 withhold
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Glass Workers Suicide.

tempt was made last nigdlu lu lu lulul
Millville, N. j., Specfal-Peter Smith.
a well-known glass worker, committed
suicide Monday morning by shooting
himself through the heart with rifle.
Business troubles over which he wor-
ried are given as the cause. His mother
lost her reason on seeing the body OF
her son and it is feared that she will
not recover His sister is also pros
trated and in a critical condition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Crueltv at Convict Camp.

wilmington, Special-Preston Gum
ming of this city brings serious
charges against the management OF
the convict camp at Castle Haynes,
nine miles north of here. The latter
part of August Cumming wrote to
the State board Of charities, making
the specific charge Of cruel treatment.
He alleges that one prisoner died
from injuries resulting from whip
ming. The board took the matter up
and addressed letter to Chairman
McEachern of the county commission
Srs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
General Cotton Market

Houston, steady; middling.. 1912
Augusta, firm; middling -. 1912
Memphis, firm; middling -. 1O11-16
st. Louis, quiet; middling ;. 1884
Louisville, firm; middling >. 1O1-4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

ElGl
Russians
element into the night fighting and greatly
failed
Weekly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
NORTH STATE NEWS
Many Newsy Items Gathered From
all Sections.
Charlotte Cotton Market.

The cotton market, moderate de-
mand:
Low middling %. %. 49,. 911-16
Strict low mlddilng -. ..... @.-.
M1ddllng -. -. -. -. 10
Strict middling 80. .. %. .101-S
Good middling %. 90. lola
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
II
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Atlanta a.o,os
Of Wales wnere scenes are
thrilling history OF revvas Al
fervor It's
a student of twentyslx Evan
zeal But the
topic of conversation Meetns
numoeleu ny
pronounced sort as
that the
haeba A typical IN
meet basphemy anu
he do
Christian song Tue o
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

which
be
in which he kept his
himself
the Christian spirit than their
skill
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
>CDirifu0L Electricity
Not for Years Has the Social Afn10s'
phere Been So Charged Uith It,
BY Henry K, Elliot.

for social atmosphere been SO charged
;t sr;tna1 electricity Wherever turn in polite cen
tres or the exremities OF the eartn among
and under every of creed and condition.
came nbenomena are manifest. AS in connagrauon the
FIRE from point point bursting out in dozen
snots at once is Australia and New Zeaiano 'na'
are chiefly affected then amazing reports come rom
.h.ns are extraordinary returns from Los Angeles
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
|e~1'9'~' U1hnf '~ar~a9r<@0
The U0rld has Learned
from the
Siege of Port arthur

He military student in this siege
10 enlargement OF the weestabshed principles
attack and defence of places the contrary
these principles further confirmed
the siege The futty of against
sufficiently reduced by artillery fire mines
several occasions and the necessity of
and OF the in detail of the defences
of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
~.~~%>'
Japan s j uccess
Explained s.
BY !. M0ler.

HE real concentration in action In this concu
sion fully but permit to that the word ICON
cenraton though fully answering the question of
word, to is but the summing of many othe
admirable characteristics of the Japanese
There chickering's jealousies among their Off
leaders, invariably polite and faithful iii
preferring another"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
REV. DR.. MYERS DEAD.
Brother Of A. e. Myers, Of This City,
Dies at Malone, N. Y.


Dies at Malone, N. Y.
Mr.. A. f.. Myers, received word Sat
urday night of the death Of his brother,
Rev. Julian Myers, Phi. D., which oc-
Cured at Malone, N. Y, on Thursday
as result Of apoplexy. DR.. Myers
was 4S years of age and was a promin-
emit clergyman of the Empire state,
having been pastor Of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Malone for the
past six years. He was a writer of a
great deal of ability, and had publishtd
several books. He was regular con-
tributer to the New York Christian
Advocate, having for fifteen years
been a warm personal friend OF DR..
James M. Buckley, editor of the Advo-
cate. DR.. Myers best known works
are PHILOSOPHY of Faith" and "The
Transfgured Life" He also published
a volume of poems, which was dedi-
Gated to his wife.
4 Rev. Dr. Myers will be remembered
by Marshalltown friends, whom he met
upon his last visit to the city, in 1893.
He was thru the city year ago last
May, while on his way to Los Angeles
to attend the general conference as
delegate from New York. He is sur
yived by his wife and two sons, Will
liam and Frank, aged IA and II years;
one brother, Mr.. A. E. Myers, of this
city; tnd two sisters, Mrs. Allen Fie-
field, Of Potsdam, N. Y, and Mrs. John
Ingles, of Hale, Jones county. Mr.. D.
NJ Goodale Of this city, is an uncle
of the deceased
The funeral was held Saturday af-
ternoon at Malone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
DIVORCED; REMARKED
Charles M. Hawks and Ida M. Hawks
Adjust Marital Differences and
Leave for omaha, to Again We'd
Letter to Parents Announces Plans.

Divorced but six weeks ago, Charles
M. Hawks. formerly Of this city, but
now Of Mitchell, S. D., and Ida May
Hawks, Of this city, left early this
morning for Omaha with the intention
of again becoming man and wife. In
letter written before her departure to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Wood
ruff, and received at noon today, Mrs.
Hawks made her intentions known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawks were first mar
ried in this city on June 80, 1896, and
lived together until March IL of this
year. Differences arose, and separ-
alton followed, resulting in Mrs.
Hawks filing action for a divorce,
which was granted on October "a, OIL
the ground of cruel and inhuman
treatement and other statuatory
charges Mr.. Hawks spent Sunday in
the city, to effect reconciliation, and
with his former wife left for Omaha on
an early morning train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
AMUsEM ENrs,

"After Midnight and Picture Show
On at the Odeon.
after Midnight" melodrama, ap-
peared to fair houses at matinee and
evening performance Saturday, giving
evident satisfaction.
"All Sides of Life" good moving
picture show, which was put on at
the Odeon a week ago last night, play
ed return engagement Sunday even
ing to an audience which filled the
main body of the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

Thomas Price, the new premier of
South Africa, was born in North Wales,
in 1852, and was brought up to his
fathers calling; as a stone cutter. Cur
iously enough, he worked on the parlta-
ment house In which he now sits as
premier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
NELSON AMEs ADMINISTRATOR

Is Placed in Charge Of the Property Of
Nellie Nash.
Nelson Anes has been appointed adj
mfnistrator Of the estate of Miss Nellie
Nash, who committed suicide Tuesday
of last week by asphyxiation. Mr.
Ames furnished bonds for $4,000. The
personal property of the estate is val
ued at about $4,000 which is exclusive
of five houses and lots.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
-gep,lt1 g1arshatnn1 snaua, 9ernnsber II 1905

Pttsburg, and will take charge Of the
bridge department of the Shorthill
Company Mr.. Higgenlooper has
rented property on North Third
avenue, but Mr.. Slaughter has as yet
not secured location.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

The Country Club had little trouble
Friday night beating the High School
team of the Y. M. C. A. Indoor League
by the score of 81 to II. The Country
Club scored almost at will, and after
the fourth inning had the game safely
in hand. good sized crowd was out
to see the game. The score by in
nings:
Country Club ~ 0 6 / 4-21
High School 80 0 0 I 4 Ill
Fuller and Wood were the officials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

Let Kemble settle the christmas
question fo-' you. A box of ouf
flowers will make the most acceptable
of gifts.
Mr.. Claiming Nichols, who is at
tending Iowa State College, Ames, is
in the city visiting his sister, Miss
Marjorie Nichols.
The sensational melodrama, 'tHer
Fatal SIM" will he the attraction at
the Odeon on Thursday evening.
Prices 25, 50, so and Is cents.
Mr.. Ira Johnston, who has been en-
ployed by the A. E. Shorthill Company
for the past eleven years, most of
which time mas been spent as foreman
of the bridge department, has resigned
his position.
Mrs. M H. Showalter and sister.
Mrs Leo. Mcnamara, went to to KEEL
logg Saturday evening, where they
will remain for a few days visit with
their mother, Mrs w. C. F'lorer. They
will meet an uncle, Mr.. John Hadley,
whom they have not seen for some
time.
Mr. Lucius Raymond, of Hampton,
son of Editor L. b. Raymond, Of the
Franklin County Recorder, spent Sat
urday in the city in attendance at the
poultry show. Mr.. Raymond is q
breeder of Rhode Island Reds, and
came here for the purpose
Of investigating some birds. He found
none for sale, however
Mrs. w. H. Sloan, 100 West State
street, entertained twenty-five little
girls Saturday afternoon, at a party
given in celebration of the 10th BIRTH
day anniversary of her little daughter,
Laura Louise Sloan. The children
We're invited for the hours 2 to 5
O'Clock. They were especially delights
ed with a big, imitation plum pudding,
containing gifts as souvenirs, for each
one. Each one pulled out gift by
of the string attached. The
guest of honor also received many
pretty gifts. Mrs. Sloan was assisted
in serving light refreshments by her
daughter, Miss Nellie Sloan, and Mrs.
F. G. Pierce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
Local Weather Record.

The extremes, In temperature Sum
day We're Al and IA. as against 4s and
II for Saturday. At 1880 this morn
ing 30 was registered, as against IA
for the corresponding hour Sunday
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
District Court Adiourns.

After being in session for thirty
nine days court was adjourned sine
die Saturday afternoon. The closing
half day was spent in issuing orders
and the fling Of motions in minor
cases.