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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
Testers Cotton Statement.

New Orleans, La, Mare 2.-Sec-
rotary Hester's New Orleans cotton
statement issued today shows the TO-
tai for February to Do 229.052 against
559,517 Last year.
The movement from Sept. ] to Feb.
2S inclusive shows receipts at all
United States ports ~7,657,344 against
6,O33,141 last year. Overland. across
the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac
rivers to Northern Mills and Canada
against S12,345 last year.
Southern mills takings, exclusive OF
quantity consumed at Southern out
ports, 1.411,0O0 against LAOS, 600 last
year. Interior stocks in Excess Of
those held at the commencement OF
the season 50O.0eS against 54S,445
last year.
These make the total anlount Of
the cotton crop brought into sight
during the six months ending close
of Feb, 10,3O9,637 against S,602,931
last year.
Foreign exports for the six months
of the season hive been ~6,221,209
bales showing 81 increase owe last
season Of 1.693,447.
Stocks at the seaboard and the 80
leading Southern interior markets on
Feb. %, Were 1,25a.903 against 1,264,-
1928 the same date last year. Inciud-
ing port and interior towns tOckS
left over from the previous season and
the umbe of biies Of the current
crop brought into sight during the
six months the supply has been TO-
557,593.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07

Iof their past would themselves leave
nothing Tor ,theif posterity to mulat
Or to remember. He had a great ira
clifton to sustain. He represented the
state where the first permanent Eng
hsh settlement was founded. He rep
resented the State of George Wash
ington.
/ will repeat here what ] have said
elsewhere, that, except in the golden
g or Athens. | do not think that any
community OF equal size, only a few
thousands in reality, has produced in
q brlef time as much ability as was
produced by the Virginia planters at
the period of the American Revolu-
ton. Washington and Marshall, JEFF
fersOn and Madison, Patrick Henry.
the Lees and Randolphs, Masons and
Wythe-What a list it is of soldiers
and statesmen, or orators and alwyers
The responsibility OF representing such
q past and such a tradition is as great
as the honor. Senator Daniel never
forgot either the ono or the respon-
slbllity. Can more be q in his
praise than that he worthily guarded
the one ana sustained the other?
The Civil War brought many TRACE
dies to North and South alike. None
greater, certainly, than the division Of
Virginia. To q State with such a his
tory, with such memories and such
LAti "dS a pCCulidI u CAt
in such a fate. Virginia alone among
the States has so suffered. Other
wounds have healed. The land that
was rent in twain is one again. The
old %en1nities have grown cold; the old
friendships and affections are once
more warm and strong, as they were
at the beginning. But the wound
which the war dealt to Virginia can
never be healed. There. and there
alone. the past cannot be restored.
One bows to the inevitable, but as a
lover of my country and my countrys
past I have felt "a deep pride III the
history of Virginia.. in which /. as an
American. had a right to share, and |
have always sOrTOTed that an mex
orable destiny had severed that land
! where so many brave and shining
memories Were garnered up. That
thought was often in my mind as l
| looked at Senator Daniel in this cham
Der. Not only did he fifty and highly
represent the great past, with all it's
memories and traditions, but he also
represented the tragedy, as great as
the history, which had fallen upon
| Virginia to the cause in which she be
| lieved and to which in her devotion
she had given her all. even a part OF
herself. The MANNED soldier with
scars which commanded the adTnira-
ton Of the world finely typified his
great State in her sorrows and her
losses as in her glOrieS and her pride
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
women ARE LIBERATED PEACE IN HONDURAS
STEVENS AND DORA WILL
son. WHO WE'RE HE'LL AT
CHARLOTTE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE WYNN SUICIDE.
Especial to News and Observer.)

tSpeclal To News and OnSerNer.)
Charlotte, March 4.-The case
against Annie Louise Stevens of New
Orleans, charged with the murder OF
Al G. Winn. and the case of Dora
Wilson, charged With being an acces-
sorry before the fact, were nolprossed
by Recorder D. G. Smith at a special
session Of the police court held this
afternoon. F,
The cases were tried in the record
er's court under the order of Judge J..
Crawford Biggs, who issued the order
at Gastonia yesterday. The trial was
on a warrant sworn out by the city
police department Of Charlotte, and
being under the order Of Judge Biggs
OF the Superior court, the women were
not liberated, but were renlanded to
the custody Of Sheriff Wallace. The
the whole affair will be cleared; that
the whole aaffir will be cleared; that
there is no mystery whatsoever about
the suicide Of VIM.
The bloody water in the bowl and
sfop jar was explained by DR.. Lem
bach, who stated hat he washed the
blood from his hands after going to
Winn, who was bleeding to death
when he reached the room.
The d~isordered room is explained
by Frank HoNis, who say hat he
knocked chairs, tables, trunks, etc,
back in his haste to clear the room.
SO that something could be done t.
saw the mans life.
Judge Biggs, OF the Superior court,
came to Charlotte tonight and after
a habeas corpus proceeding instituted,
the two women in the case he set at
litfrty. This closes the matter a.
far us they are concerned.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
DIR. FRANCISCO BERTltAND Is
AGREED UPON AS PROVISION
AL PRESIDENT UNTIL ETC
TIO\ IN OCTOBER.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, March 4.
Francisco Bertrand has been agreed
upon as provisional president OF Hon
duras 10 serve until a successor to
President Davila is elected in October.
The two weeks deadlock in the
peace conference was broken last
night and the agreement was signed
today.
DR.. Bertrand is a supporter Of
General Manuel Bonilla and WAS one
Of the three men proposed by him
Ter provisional president when the
revolutionary leader hts
withdrawal as a candidate. 1t was
agreed that the members of the ca bi-
net and all other government officials
be composed Of an equal number OF
Daviia and Bonilla political adherents.
Complete amnesty was agreed upon
and the H~onduran government will
pay the war expenses of both sides.
Absolute freedom OF the presiden-
tial election in October is guaranteed
Gen. ROsaleS and DR.. Membrane.
h peace envoys, consulted with
Thomas G. Dawson. the representa-
tive Of the United States before DR..
Bertrand was agreed upon as provis-
ional president. Mr.. Dawson is un-
derstood to he pleased with the Sc
lection of DIR. Bertrand.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
EIIlED BY DYN ANTE.
Clyde EoguS Horribly MaDGIed b,
DlOSiO
tBy the Associated Press.

tEV The A~ssOciated Press.
Roanoke, Va, March 2.-"Open my
eyes and take me home" was the dy-
ing request of Clyde FOCUS. j years
cid who was horribly mangIed and
almost instantly killed by the accideD-
tai explosion OF a quantity OF dyna-
mite which was being used to blow
holes in which to plant fruit trees.
The accident occurred at the boys
home near TroutNille yesterday.
FOCUS brother reached him shortly
after the explosion.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
BIG HAUL BY ROBBERS.
Estimated That 1T Melted the Burglar
$50, GOO
(Ry the Associated

ID IHt -A~SogEIaI'u IE---T
Daytona, l'la.. March "a series
OF robberies eliminating Win the
burglary of the hoIne OF Mrs. Roger
Winfield, at Sea Breeze. last night.
is estimated 10 have melted o gang
Of burglars more than $4,000 n Scn1a
and other jewelry. According to tIGe
report OF Mrs. Winfield jewelry
valued at $4,000 was secured from
her home. including 4 pearl brooch
and two diamond pendants worth
$40 900.
This robbery followed the ~htrsI"ciz-
ing of the homes Of j.. II. HoicnNjs9
here and j. -. Price at orInoni Tle
report te the police shows TIA. at
each place tcVel ! valued ~ 8 .n4H
were taken.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
At James Y. JOyncr school.

The Betterment Association of the
James Y. Joyner School gave Il box
party and stereopticon exhibit Friday
evening, and cleared a good sum OF
money, to be used to lengthen the
school term.
Mr.. f. b. Owen, Of the A. & NJ. Col
lege. made a fine address on agr!cul-
tnrai education. Miss Register gave
an illustrated lecture.
Misses Eliza Parker and Ceiestla
Penny are the teachers at the JOINER
school.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
Plan New Knitting Mill.

Elizabeth City. March 2.-It is ru-
mored that Elizabeth City is to have
another knitting mill and that plans
for esta blishins the plant here are
now being cOnsumnaated. The oto
public school building. a brick struc-
ture. In North Pool street. was recently
bought in at a sal efron1 the corpora
ton Of Elizabeth City by a. L. Aydlett
and others. and it is reported that he
gentlemen now owning the building
will be the promoters Of the new mill.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
DINNER TO CHAMP CLARK.
Special Guest OF the Missouri Society
(By the Associated Pres

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, D. c.. March f.
Speakcr-to-be Champ Clark, was the
guest of honor tonight at the annual
dinner of the Missouri Society of
Washington. He was enthusiastically
cheered when he rose to speak and
invoked laughter when he remarked
on the change that a few hours could
ring.
why it seems only a few minutes
ago. said Mr.. Clark, when some one
threatened to throw a brick at my
venerable predecessor In the House.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
KILLED BY TRAIN.
An Old Negro Man Caught on a
Tr.Stlp-

Durham, March 4.-The Durham
bound Seaboard train this afternoon
killed Robert Mitchell, an aged col
0red man who was caught at the n
Of a trestle in a desperate EFFORT ["
peat it to safety. AS the Ola nesro
stenned 10 the side, the engine struck
him. killing him Amos instantly and
throWing him TO the edge of a stream.
The f~eebleness Of h old man per-
haps was responsible for his death
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
Why Food Prices Dropped.

The Secretary OF Agriculture ia
out in a statement giving reasons why
food prices have dropped. but thinks
it only temporary. Here are his
three aSO
First, the excellent crop OF last
season.
Second, the heavy delivery from
cold storage warehouses.
Third, legislation being considered
BY Congress TO limit the time during
which food shall be stored
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
comparative Cotton Statement.

New York, March 3.-For the week
end March 3rd:
Net receipts at all L. S. ports dur
ing week, 102.609: net receipts at all
q. S. ports same week last yea "a
OS5; total receipts since September
1st, 7,695,376; total receipts to same
date last year, ~6,069,936; exports for
the week, 114,576; exports for same
week last year, 59,970; total exports
since September 1st, .6,215,141; total
exports same date last year, 4,514,215;
Stock at all United States ports,
7O7, 288: stock at all Tn ted States
ports same time last year, 64l,977;
stock at all interior towns, !59,5o7;
stock at a.. interior towns same tim
last yea 6~l8,233; stock at Liverpool
1,299,O0O; stock 81 liverpool same
time last veal $4,000; stock Of Am
erican afloat for Great Britain same
time last year, $4,000.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07

~T1lOmasvilIe Takes Progressive Step.
Thomasville. March 4.-The board
of aldermen, in accordance with the
act OF the Legislature, took the nee
essaTy steps to put this act IN effect,
hich is for a $1,000 bond issue for
-waterworkS and sewerage.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
Baltimore u

Savannah, Ga, March 4.-Wheat
steady; spot contract, 81 5-S, southern
IN grade =.
Corn, easier; spot contract 40 as
to AZ 1-2.
Oats firm: No. > white. 35 "a to Sc.
Rye firm; No. , Western domestic.
81 to SO.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07

4 man who will work a horse with
. sore shoulder and make no attempt
to cure il or change the collar ought
to be compelled to wear hl-flttlnS
shoes tina twould raise a new crop OF
bliSters every week.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
Developments in Gibbs 60

Elizabeth City. aiaTch 2.-Thc-,- +
absolutely no neG developments H in
Gibbs case, although i1t"r-e5 lis in.
as great as ever i'll the nnHstef 80. as
appearance 81 The farmer
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-07
DEATH OF r. b. CRUTCHFIELD.

Dies SUifdfIiIy at wilson, OF NCUtH
Indigestion.
Wilson. March Ar. =. Crutchfield,
for a the Wilson agent of the
Standard Oil company, died suddenly
OF acute indigestion while working III
his garden.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

the will of Jacob Banks. colored. was adj
mitted to probate, and the testator leave,
his estate 10 his wife, Hannah Banks
during her life. and al her death directs
that ii go to his daughter I.avina Banks.
Mrs. Banks qualified as eNecutrix.
Brief Mention.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Nc
kenZie Thomson will be held at Il O'Clock
tomorrow morning at her late home. l-j
South Washington street Burial will he
made in the Presbyterian cemetery.
Miss Mary Swanns funeral will take
place at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
from Wheatley's undertaking chapel
Services will be conducted by Rev. Edg ar
Carpenter, rector of Grace Il. h. Church.
Mrs. Il. w. Bowling. accompanied by
her two sons. left today for a trip 10
Jackson, Ga. and Jacksonville, Fla.
II. NJ. Demaine of A1iddieport, Ohio. is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. IL
Demaine. in this city.
p. G. Jackson. appointed notary public
by Gov. Mann. qualified as such In the
corporation court today.
Miss Bertha Moriarity is visiting rela-
tives in Purcellville
A. s. Doniphan returned today after "A
visit of two weeks 10 Atlantic City.
Col. r. +. W. Garnett, who has been
spending the summer in Essex county,
Va, visiting relatives, returned home to-
day.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
ADVANCE IN EXPORTS.
Values in July Increased $l3,OOo,'
O0O Over Same Month in 1910.

There was an increase in value vi
SIS eco. coo i'm American exports OF all
Kinds during the month of July, ac-
corfiing to figures given out by the De-
,,,r,ment of Commerce and Labor. The
axnorts were valued at $127.1oi.1f9 as
compared with Sl14,6o7.4S2 in July OF
,,st vear and the imports. S11s, 1885, 406. as
compared with $ll1,s1o,oal year ago.
l., the seven months ending July 81. ex-
,>ar,s from the United States have In
creased from s9i9. 5stiUo in 1910 to ST.,
1t5.3o4.oGO in 1911. For the same period
;nnorts from foreign countries have de-
clined from s9l6, $4,000 in 1910, to Sssi'-
gt1 .o0D i'm ta11
Evening star., 1911-08-30

common carrier after haFln2 pald the
required license.
This case was heard here in the po-
lice court July IL last and decision on
same was reserved.
Arguments on the claims OF various
creditors Of the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation against $1,000 de-
posited by the trust company with the
state treasurer were heard yesterday. \
report on the claims will be made by
Commissioner Brumback, before whom
the hearing took place, to the court in
Richmond.
Claimants represented at the hearing
we're: s. b. Whitehead, for the school
hoard and board of supervisors of Nell
son county: Harmon e. Walsh of Char
Iottesville for the Bickers estate; Edwin
Orimsley of Culpeper, for Annie b.
Nails, and others.
Invited to Attend State Fair.
The Alexandria Light Infantry has
under consideration an invitation to at
tend the state fair October IA next, ana
probably will decide the matter at q
meeting which will be held Monday night
next. Should the company attend 1t
will participate in the military drill Tor
prizes which range from SO to 500
cases disposed of in the police court
TODAY follow: Alice Callahan, disorderly
copd,ct three months in Jail; Hattie
Eonntain and Blondell Wilson, both coll
ored disorderly conduct and fighting,
fined s. each; Grace Ferguson. for per-
hitting water to- be thrown in the street.
forfeited So -
Evening star., 1911-08-30
ance will be in excess of that recorded in
the school year Just closed.

ance will be in excess of that recorded in
the school year just closed.
Many changes will become operative
with the opening of the schools. among
the innovations being the establishment
OF a high. school in the Lee building
which will be taught by w. \. Anderson,
jr.. of Bristol Tenn.
The announcement of the teachers for
the various grades during the year fol-
lows:
Lee School, for girls-Aiiss V. Ada GriSg'
seventh grade; Miss Ruby Broadus, sixth
grade: Miss Mary Payne. fifth grade
Miss Mary Bontz, fifth grade; Miss Pearl
Hoffman, fourth grade.
Washington School, for boys--Col. I. II.
Ficklin. seventh grade; T. w. Cook. sixth
grade. new teacher: Miss Anna Summers.
fifth grade: Miss Nevitt, fifth grade; Mrs,
Kelley, fourth grade; Miss Grigg, fourth
grade: Miss Carter, third grade: Miss
Roxbury. third grade; Miss Beattie, sec
ond grade.
The first grade. formerly taught by Miss
Sisson. in the Hallowell building, has
been transferred to the Washington build
ing.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Clerk Sn0Wden to Issue School
Permits Next Week.
LIST OF GRADE TEACHERS
Early Decision Expected on Question
Raised Regarding Rights Of
Brewers-Briefs.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Angus 30, l9l1.
Esginning Monday morning next at
O'Clock. at Armory Hall. Clerk Snowden
of tho city school board will commence
issuing permits to children to attend the
public schools. The work VIII be con-
cluded Friday.
The public schools will reopen at 8
o'clock Monday morning. September II,
and the indications are that the attend
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Bids for Firemen's Convention.
.cial Dispatch TO Tho Star.

Special Dispatch 10 Tho Star.
LYNCHBURG. Va. August 30.--Lynch-
burg will go tp Roanoke next August
prepared to make hard fight to en-
tertain the 1913 convention of the Vir-
ginia F'iremen's Association. This asso-
Evening star., 1911-08-30

The reunion COMMITTEES of the Delaware
legislature announced that the membefs
Chfncoteague. Va. September :. There
are fifty-two members in both houses
and they will all make the trip. The re-
union Is customary and is provided for at
each biennial session.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Racing Interrupted.

The racing of the opening afternoon was
marred somewhat by rain. which fell
about the middle OF the afternoon, but
the sport was very good. Three events
were scheduled-the 2.17 trot, the 2.17
pace and running event at four furlongs
and repeat.
The trot, which was the first race of the
day, proved easy for Humboldt. belonging
to NJ N Walker of Bell Haven. Va. He
won i'm straight heats and was not re-
uuired to extend himself at any time
The 2.17 pace furnished a much better
contest, Notwithstanding that Alice M,
belonging to w. L. Miller of Washington,
also won in straight heats In the last
two heats Silver Lake finished strong and
forced the winner to drive hard to beat
him by narrow margins.
Flat Creek and Helen B. each won a
heat OF the running race. the final event
of the day, and because of the muddy
condition of the track ii was decided by
their owners not to run it off. but to di-
vide first and second moneys.
The slow time made in the final heat of
each Of the harness races is explained by
the fact that after two heats of each
event had been finished rain fell heavily,
converting the track into sea of mud.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
PEARL BUTTONS,

II - Fawcett. Potomac, Md; Mary C.,
Merton & Mcintyre. Augusta, Ga.
Fourth race, running: mile ana
purse, $100-Entries close al
pm. today.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

citation has never met here, and it is be-
lieved the big meeting can be secured for
the Hill city two years hence. Chief
Sandidge OF the local department will be
backed then by the chamber OF COM
merce.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Early Decision Probable.

1t is expected that within the next few
days Police Justice Cation will give his
on the right of the Arlington
Brewing Company. a corporation whose
plant is located at Rosslyn, Alexandria
county. in no license territory. to sell Its
products in this city by other than
Evening star., 1911-08-30

The Tooth anniversary of West Noting
ham Meeting House. near Rising Sun.
Md. which was rebuilt in ISL. will be
celebrated September 16.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

If you want work read the want COL
umns OF The Star.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
PASSENGERS FOR BROOKLYN.

The special through train service between the Pennsylvania
Station New York and Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn will be
withdrawn September account of lack of business
Passengers for Brooklyn will purchase tickets to New York.
may the through trains Pennsylvania Station 9TH
Avenue and 32d Street New York the connections the
Hudson Terminal Church and Coand Streets New York and
proceed Brooklyn by any of the various subway
surface elevated lines.
Baggage be forwarded under special delivery checks
from Philadelphia, Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and
other principal points, hotel residence in Brooklyn
upon payment of the prescribed charges for transfer service
Where checks where passengers pre-
fer they may check baggage New York and
messengers Of the New York Transfer Company
before Pennsylvania Station with in
Jersey City Station for delivery of baggage address in
Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Wonen's Ribbed
Vests. &c

These are extra large sizes. sum-
mer weight: made low neck and
without sleeves. They are seconds
of the 19c quality, with very slight
imperfections.-First Floor : Under
wear Department.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Summary of Events.

Henry W. BurruSS was starter dnd also
acted as presiding judge. and the other
officials were as follows: Judges. John
Green, jr, and George Strahan: timers,
Hazel Cashell and John L. Dawson.
An excellent program has been pro-
vided for the entertainment or the
throngs that are expected to attend
tomorrow the big day of the fair: In
the morning the parade of stock
around the race track will be repeated
and the horse show Will be continued.
The program for the afternoon In
cludes two flights by Rex Smiths air
ship and four races-three harness and
one running event.
Schedule for Tomorrow.
The entrances for the harness races
are as follows:
Prince L.. w p Taylor. Kellar. Va;
Carrie s. S T.. Earring. Richmond, Va;
Inez NJ, c. W. Hall, Bealeton, Va;
Manuella J. p. Crawford. Burke. Va; !;
L. ] X III. c. Fawcett, Potomac, Md
Second race. 2.15 trot: purse. $500
Palm Cozinne. J. c. Mott. Pocomoke,
Md: Robs B.. W. B. Mitchell. Baltimore,
Md: Humboldt M. n. Walker. Bell
Haven. Va: Obesco j. I'll. Beloate. Kel-
lar. Va: Jack Brereton, r., j. NJ. Kel-
lam. Craddockville, Va; Bell Night, q.
w. Hall, sBealeton. Va.
Third race, 2.20 pace: purse. $500
Alice NJ. w. E.. Miller. Washington. y.
C.: Linda, T. D. Jones. Washington,
d. c.; silver Lake. Berkeley stock farm,
Berkeley. Va; The Beauty Patchen,
l.. r. Osborne. Frederick. Md: Jubilee,
gins. j. L. Widmeyer. Washington,
d. c.: King Charlie. Charles Smith,
Birds Nest, Va; Bonnie Chimes, f.
Frazier, Baltimore. Nd; Prince l., w.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

In the natural brown color; - inches
long; skin is beautifully marked; coat Is
cut in the newest effect, with large shawl
collar and deep lapels. fastened with :
or 3 fancy buttons. lined with brocade
satin.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

These are French seal, - inches long,
made with extra large, deep. rolling
shawl collar, with deep-cut lapels: fancy
buttons or silk frog fasteners, beautifully
lined with brocade satin.