Luu Nam accomplish Ibis only the ootra?at brush should be piled and this should at a time whan the laevee and other ground cover are wet add won't eas ily burn, in cleaning ap fence corn ers and brier pa tehee, lire can often be dispensed with altogether to great advantage. What material there is thst Is too coarse to plow under can' be need profitably In- stopping wasbee or filling gullies. Owners of land, in malting contracts with their renters, should be careful to stipulate that no burning of grass or leavea should be done unMea absolutely necessary. * But this Is viewing the matter only on the aide of the agriculturist. Every year nearly all of the most de structive forest fires are caused by the escape of fire from farmers burn Mng brush or other material in the preparation of land for cultivation. . In . consequence of the. dry weather which we so oftqn Have at this time of year, the grass and leaves become as dry as tinder, and it needs but a spark blown over by the high winds ?to start a very destructive fire. At this season of the yesT, when the sap is rising and the trees are beginning to put oat into leaf, a fire in the woodt does Irreparable injury. Not only la the ^production and the young growth killed, but often prac tically all of the ataotilng timber la killed as weir ~ For*et ffreif~Tn~North Carolina the past year were eetfmat cd to ht?e destroyed at leaat $350, 000 to 9400,000 worth of property, not counting, the permanent Injury to the forests themselves. Out of a large number of anawers from corre spondents who reported t&sjjyr State Geological and Economic Surrey on the Injury caused by forest fires In 1*09, 19 per ceat of all the acclden . ttl Urea were attributed to thg~4arm ?1 "burning brush. Such^nres not ly cause the loas of ilmber and other property, but they make the farmer loae a great deal of time lust when be can least afford tofldo ao. ' If the tiTorth Carolina farmers real "iVed tb? great loeeee aad aeHous risks cauaed by the thoughtless and eara leaa burning of brush aad grass la the spring. w? should bare much fewer forest fifes snd many more productive and paying farms - COWCBRT SATURDAY NIGHT. There will be %>QOncert given at the Charitable BroUePfcadd Hall, No. !,1. Bunyan. N. C., "ne*t Saturday, nigh*. IV will be for the benefit of the Aabury Methodist Churifc. All are most cordially Invited tolittend. A most Interesting and snterUlnlag The tinging class of 1910 fr*? thf Oxford Orphanage will start on Its first or Eastern concert to or on Mon day. Umrch IS. The first to or will close before June J*, the date of th* annual fialat John's Day exercise* on the ground* of the lnst(|olfoM. * r Near the' last of Julr the iecoa4 or Weatera tour will, begin > j> Thsss annual concerts haw reach ed si raaUy.hlgh ?Und?rd of excel lence. ? The children and thope who accompany them represent a cause very nesr to the hearts of our people. Even If .the tour and entertainments were n6t in the Interest of A^gHfe$ worK. the chsiracter of the concerts would merit large and liberal patrtfo age. An admission fee is, as a rule, charged and for this the children cer tainly give fuli^alue ahd more. The^faada brought to thta InstUu standard of '8 1MJ W whole people wtli see to It thht this! work is not restricted because of Ukew of financial support. " Ouh people will delight tar pstron ise the coneerts soon to be given. It Is our privilege to conUnae to sisist In this and in any other wiy a cause so worthy. Scotland Neck, March 21. ? E. E. Powell, who. recently killed Chief of Police C. W. Dunn and shot Senator B. I* Travis. of Halifax, and Repre sentative A. P. KUchln. of this place, was yesterday brought from the Stite prison at Raleigh, to Halifax Jail for the opening of Superior court 'today. Mr. A. P. Kltchin, who Powell shot In the face, waa summoned to court and was able to attend and go before the grand jury today, returning home this afternoon. He said he stood tfee trip vory well, but felt tired. The grand Jury returned a' true bill agalnrt Powell for the murder pf C. W. Dunn, but it is not known Just .when ^9^WlU be arraigned. Mr. Klt chin said this afternoon that when he was in Halifax today PoweU sent him word to come to the Jail and kllj him. PoweM also sent a message to Rev. R. A. McParland. pastor of the Bap Mat church at this place, that he de lired htm to ga to Halifax to see him. This deeply dramatic picture de picts in a very interesting way the power sn uttered word may exert, even though spoken by false Upa. This story of Che necklace stolen $rom the Imago of t>e Ho*? -Virgin is prettily acted out and nicely tinted. How the Dogs8aved tho Flag ts s pretty little war drama of great in terest which -shows how after a run ning battle a dog finds bis wounded master, takes the flag and ohrrfes it away safe from the enemy and by doing so redeems his master who Is later rewarded for his bravery. The Gold 8eeker's Daughter, la a stery'of great heart Interest and will keep yodr eyee fixed upon the screen until the last foot of the film Is fin ished. The love story which rune through It gives the necessary, heart interest and adda eeeential human SBft V'.; J.4 i .. _ 3J ' ktfew orchestra selections will add much to the entertain men t of the Gem patrons tonight V ' nm s* m -j--.-* -v- 'Jt&l Wilton. N". a. ?*rrh 1%.? The greatest Sunday school sssetftig of the year will take place In WUaon on Tueeday. Weda eeday and Thursday, April &-7 . The entertainment will be free and anyone Interested In 8und?y school work may attend. V Tha music will be In chirm ot Messrs. Tullar and Meredith, of Kew York city, both of whom are known and loved in our State It will be worth a trip to Wlleon Just to be In the song asivlce of the convention. The rnftroada have granted a re duced round trip rate Tickets will be on Me April 1 and will be good until April f. The jggpresentatlre of the Interna tional fjun day School Association In the convention this" year-will be Mr. W. C. Pearce, of Chicago, superinten dent of the organised adult class de partment. My. JPearce! la astrtfftg, thoughtful and pleaalng speaker. He hi *?uel to any demand that may-be made on him in present ing the Sunday school work. The program has been prepared with great care. Among the subjects to be dtecaseed jare "The True- If ts alon of the Snaday School," "Thft Power of the Trained Teaeher." "Ea sentials of Succeas in Adult Bible Class work." "The Pastor's Place of Privilege and Power In the Sunday School," "The Sunday School as a Missionary Agency,** '-The Meaning of (fee .Modern Sunday School Move ment." Nation'* Debt to the Snaday School." "How to Make a County Organisation Effective." "The eocJiLMte of the Sunday School." ^The .Man's Dnty to the Boy and ~ r to ftsefcarge It." "T*e Value of iatnrdeaosrtaatloyi to the De ^ymr^- ^rhe What end TZt ers of interest ' to Supday School workers. ...The afternoons will be given to conference work on the Organised Adult Class. -Elementary, Home De-' pertment, Teacher Training, County Office rs. Baraca, Philathea. ' Dr. A. L. Phillips, of Richmond. Va., general superintendent Sabbath School and Young People's' Work of the 8onthern Presbyterian Church, I will be In the convention and take part in the program. Dr. Phillips Is one of the leading Sunday achool men of the country. Is an Interdenominational convention. Anyone wishing to at tend should send name to Mr. E. A. Darden, Wilson, and entertainment will be provided. ?' ?? ' 1 SINGLETON NOTES. " Old March is coming out 1n all her glory and everybody is wearing a smile to think spring tlc.e is with us once, again. School closed at Singleton's Fri day. March 11.. ^here was a picnic given and Messrs. W. L. Vaughan, N. L. Simmons. E. A. Daniels and J. P. Tayloe made short but educative talks. . ' ? Miss Hattle Grlffln Jones, of Wash Misses Callle Sellings, Myrtle and Minnie Wlllard spent Saturday night wHkMlaa Carrie Hod*ea.of Swains land. Ington, N. C.^ak boon our efficient teacher for thf past term, and need less to say we have been benefitted by her service a* a teacher, for that would not be glvfag her any praise at all; for which she la .lr iw |M? Wl.h tU?m much Mtreeu u< *AVOR rno TKM. C?pt?ln Georie J. Stnddert U act ing u tikrot pro tern daring the ?b ? help carry forward the plans of the asso ciation. Any reforms or improve ments that may 1>e undertaken by the women will be gladly supported by g'ia paper. We hope the officers of e association will give us news rais about their plans and work Just a* frequently as they can. ' OAim THKATKR TONIGHT. The following pictures Will be shown at the Gaiety tonight. The Trapper and tl^e Redskins, a beauti ful Indian picture; The Press Gang (a Lublan film). Jack's Birthday, comedy; Policeman's Revolver, com edy. Song. "I'm Not Mad At You." The plctnres for tonight are high class and all new and are aure to please -all. Don't forget the Gaiety opens at 6 o'clock ^huraday evening on account Lyman Twins show and wlU nm until #' o'clock for the bene fit of thoee wishing to attend both shows. Doa't forget prise nights this week. Save your coupons and be on hand at the drawing. New tlHiatrat etf song every night and good music. Waahlastoa. D. ~6 . March ft- One of thd ttwi bitter personal attack* upon Speaker Cannon thus (ar was made in ?o? House JuacNjefori n-l? journment today ; 'by Mr. Shackleford, of Missouri. "I am not talking about Cannon lam," ahouted.Mj^ Shackelford, look log straight Into the eyes of Speaker' Cannon, who occupied a seat on the Republican side, "I am talking about Cannon." , ? Mr. Prince, of Illinois, who was presiding during the consideration of the pension appropriation bill, rapped the Missouri member to order, where upon Mr. 8hackelford changed his language, saying "I am talking about the gentleman from Illinois, the Hon. Joeeph Q. Cannon." Corn? On, Murdoch! As Cato had ended all his speeches by declaring that Carthage mUBt be destroyed, Mr. Shackelford said, so for years .he had been declaring that Cannon Ism must be destroyed if Re publicanism and representative gov ernment In America were to live. "Come on Murdock, let us fight k. out on the principles that lie at the foundation of free government," ahouted Mr. Shackelford in tragic tones, gestulatlng aa though defying jihe powers he was opposing. *f Mr. Shackelford cited Instances of rulings of the Speaker In refusing to recognise members. Mr. Cannon rose in his place to make reply, but Re publicans near him urged him not Lo do so and he gave in. At times Mr. Shackelford attempt ed to mimic the voice of the Speaker in declaring that members were not entitled to recognition. BAPTISM Bishop Strange Preaches on a Sub ject the Meanlag of Which Haa Puzzled the World. Bishop Strange wafc greeted by a packcd house at 8l. Peter's Episcopal Church last night. The subject dis cussed by the bishop, "Baptism," proved to be the most Interesting of the aeries. He treated the broad subject in all its phases. Baptism was presented by a master mind laBt night and all those present looked at this subject as never before. In clos ing the speaker impressed upon hl3 hearers this fact. If you believe in immersion, be lmniersed; If you think sprinkling Is correct, thco adopt this coulee. Don't loiter on the fence In regard to the matter ? be baptized either one way or the other. This reference to Infant baptism proved to be highly instructive and educative to his hearers. This evening Bishop Strange speak on the subject of "Prayer." This Is a great theme and Is to be presented by a great mind. Everybody cordially Invited to be present. Services begin at 8 o'clock. PATTI ROMA. "Like father, like son." iB a fa miliar quotation* of ancient lineage, "but it is not often that, one hears of three generations of the female line following the same profession. This unusual occurrence Is happily Illus trated In the case of Patll Louise Rosa, leading support with the Ly man Twins this season. Mis* PattI Louise Rostt should have a natural equipment for stage work, as both her mother anr grand mothers wore foot light favorites of more "than ordinary degree. The young lady is a daughter of the Jolly Patti Rosa, remembered with much affection by the majority of the amusement loving public, and PattI Rosa was a dsugbter of Madam Cerl to, a famous figure on the Italian stage In the last generation. Skill In dancing was a great gift in common with all three of thfe family. Madam Cerlto was the greatest premier danseuse of her day, and she had the reputation of b*lng able to make more changes In costume with greater celerity ?h an any premier l>e fore or since. She had a dozen or more characteristic dances and a diN ferent presentation with * each. Ms dim Cerlto put her daughter on the stage when the atferwards famous Pattl Rosa" was a child 4 years 6\ d. PattI Rosa Is remembered best now as a comedienne, although her k no wi gs of dancing stops was endless. Paul Louise Roaa has Inherited much of her mother'a chsrm mmd and has made an enviable re putation with numerous farce com WINS PIANO im)U aXL. cm. wm* ?"*VnuP?l.'? ,;.f> ! ~rr * ^*-"8* <4 nMrOr *M. rerdlct of the Judges. 'Miss Miry C ifUr, daughter of Mr D- M Carter, of this city. Is awarded the $J60 piano. be lac t*? fourth prlae In the contest. The num ber of ve tee Mtae Carter received wm 41S.70*. 8 he If today receiptee tl*f congratulatlona of Iter man/ friends iiere . and elae where. Mlaa Flora Creech, of Raleigh, wins the two ^ripe to Europe. CUSTOM IN COFFEE COUNTRIES. ' "There to * custom In the co ffee raising countries," said a resident of Rio de Janiero. Brazil, "which to un known In other parts of the world. When a child to born In the coffee country a sack of the best grain to set aalde as part of the Inheritance to be received on attaining ita majority. "Usually the sack to the gift of some close friend or relative, and It to guarded as sacredly as if It were a gift of gold and bondn. No stress would Induce a Brazilian parent to use coffee which was made the birth gift of a child. "As a rule it to sealed with the pri vate seal of the owner and bears a card giving all particulars about the variety of grain. Its age on being sacked, anji the birth of the child to whotr it to given, and other details, which are very interesting when *.he gift is due. "Generally, the coffee to opened for the flrst time when the child mar ries. The coffee for the reception or marriage feast to made from the leg acy, and according to precedent this must be the first time the coffee to opened. After the coffee is made for the wedding feast the sack to care fully closed and sent to the new home of the young couple, and should keep them lt>4he staple for a year at least." PR A VERMEKTIXf*. There will he prayermeetlng serv ices in all the different churches of the city this evening at the, usual hour to which all are most cordially Invited. STRIKE SmillTIOR *t?MBN is done with it Ym ta rtm.?nmu k, ik. nay. -advM oi All Vrwd? Tufr Of *? Philadelphia. Pa., March 22 ? All effort* to bring about peace la tike car strike and the general strike hare been abandoned. Interest today cen ters In Wllkesbarre, where the execu tive council of the State Federation of Labor meets to take final action en the State-wide strike. "1 am through with It all." said Mayor Reyburn after the car men bad refused the last offer of the Phil adelphia Rapid Transit Company and the company had declined to consider the counter proposition of the strik ers. "I am through with It all." seems today to be the general attitude of all who have been laboring to bring about Industrial peace and prevent the State strike. The event of the day In Philadel phia was the meeting called for 2:30 p. m., to be attended by representa tives of all tradeB on' strike in the city, organised or unorganised. ? 1 Following the actlon*~of the* allied building trades, by which 35,000 men decided to remain on strike, there was no indication today, according to the labor leaders, of a break In the ranks of the workers. This afternoon's mass meeting was called primarily to keep the local tsrlkers in touch with the federation council at Wllkesbarre. HEATH ON HALE. The reserved seats for the appear ance of the Lyman Twins at the op era house tomorrow evening went on sale this morning at Brown's drug store. Already a large number have been sold. Mo Effort Jo Ciuk Blind Tigers in Washington. Who is Responsible? In yesterday's News was a full re port of Tfe\? raid on a negro crap game. The officers did their duty and we wish to commend their ac tion. While doing so another thought occurs. We have never yet under stood why the officers of the law will go to the remotest part of the city to raid a game between a few negroes where/there is usually from 25 to 50 | cents at stake and then allow blind tigers to be run openly day and night almost under their nose. Within a radius of 250 yards from (he city hall there are a number of speak easies dealing out whiskey in any quantity. We refer particularly to two places located one on Water street, the other on Market, just across the street from the city hall. During recent years when open bars were in Washington there was not one among them with such a damnable reputa tion as some of these places referred to. It Is a notorious fact that Whis key Is shipped htore in quantities of one barrel and more at a time ad dresed to these parties. As an Illustration two shipments arrived In Washington recently as follows: One consignment of twobar rels marked notify W. J. Floyd, con tents 2, J). D- 1-2 pints whiskey. (This means approximately *00 half Plnts. Anothei addressed Washington KA8TKR DISPLAY. The different stores of the city are displaying attractive novelties this week for K aster. Ready-to-wear gar ments. millinery and gents' furnish ings seeius to dominate In the dis play. The decorators are to be con gratulated dn their taste and art. ACCRPT8 POSITION. Miss Myrtle Marsh has aecepted a position at,Xhe Chamber of Commerce as stenographer and typewlrter. 18 OPT AGAIN. The many friends pf Mr. Charlea A. Ricks, son of Sheriff George Ricks, who has been confined lo his bed for the past several weeks, are glad to see him out again. It's a great con* fort to a woman to, feel ftat aoy minute her husband might learn ?o appreciate her. Produce Co., composed of three bar fe Is containing 150 pints and 300 half-pints qf whiskey; l barrel 12 dozen Mall and Hops; 3 cases con taining 48 pints and 48 half-pints whiskey. Who is responsible for such a con dition of affairs? Two officials of the city, to-wlt.. the Mayor and Chief of Police, are either directly or in directly responsible, and we know/of nothing being done to bring about a change. The News believes in bunting out all violators of the law with the same I diligence, whether they be high or low in social scale. These blind tigers or unlicensed saloons will do much more toward corrupting the morals of a community than will a game of [ poker or crap, and therefore, should receive more attention from the | police. I The citizens of Washington who stand for the morn' uplift of the city should condemn this nefarious busi ness and demand of the city ofllciaJs that they adopt some method to ex terminate all business of this char acter. Naturally the citizens look to the officials to enforce the law, and If they fall In so doing then some action should be demanded by our people. The Law and Order I,eague. appar ently. has died, a quiet and peaceful death. TOBACCO KntliusiaMic Meeting Held at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms I?aat Kvenlng. There was a most enthusiastic meeting held at the Chamber of Com merce rooms last evening to discuss a 'tobacco market for Washington. Quite a number of the business men present. Much enthusiasm was manifested and judging from the sta tus at present Washington bids fair to have a first -class myket this sea son. L NEW ADVKRTWKMKirra. ? *