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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
American market for all goods above five

American market for all goods above five
cents.
Representative Richardson, of Tennes-
see, asked if the price of cigars would
be reduced to the cigar smoker.
Mr.. Young said the price would be re-
duced, but he did not believe the con-
sumner would ask this reduction at the
expense of the American industry.
j. Wertheim, of New York, head of a
cigar concern employing 5000 people
presented the serious effect of conces-
sions on the American cigar interests.
George Storm, President of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Growers Association, and
also an extensive cigar manufacturer,
argued against concessions to Cuba.
He stated that the tobacco interests of
Cuba were not as much depressed as rep
resented, that they were prosperous and
enjoyed great advantages in the Ameri-
can market and that in effect they now
desired an absolute monopoly of the
American market. If the calamity of an
neXation came, Mr.. Storm said the to-
bacco interests would bow to it, but for
the present they protested against a
movement calculated to enrich the to-
bacco and cigar industries of Cuba and
destroy those of the United States.
At the afternoon session President
Coleman, of the New York Tobacco
Board of Trade, Daniel Harris, of the In
ternational Cigar Makers Union, and sew
eral representatives of State tobacco in
terest were heard in opposition to any
concessions to Cuba. l.. V. DeAbad
presented the Cuban view of the tobacco
uleStiOn arouing that for pO1itical and
social as well as economic reasons, re-
duction should be made in the duties on
tobacco coming from Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
TO BE HANGED IN MARCH.
Eighteen Year Old Negro Sentenced For AS
sault ON an Aged White Woman.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 21.-There was quick
justice administered to Neal Stanback,
the 1S-year- old negro who, on Saturday
evening, assaulted Mrs. Elizabeth Pref
fer, 70-year-old white woman, few miles
out in Norfolk county. Stanback was
caught red handed by a party of white
men, brought to the county Jail and
locked up. Large mobs made attempts
to lynch him but failed. Today he was
indicted by a grand jury, tried; convicted
and sentenced to hang on March IL. His
victim testified against him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
STRICKEN FROM THE LIST.
The American Tobacco Csmpany's Common
Stock.
(By the Associated Pressn

New York, JAN 21.-The common stock
Oh the American Tobacco Company was
stricken from the list of the stock ex-
change today. This action was taken
upon Information from the company that
ali OF the stock but about / per cent had
Deen exchanged for Consolidated Tobac-
co Company per cent bonds under the
terms of that company's offer. The re-
cent rise in price of American Tobacco
tnassented stock to 800. an advance of
'oout lou IN TWO weeks, gave rise to ap-
prenension that speculative corner was
threatened
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
FOUND DEAD IN SKIFF.
Coroner's Jury Say Mr.. Pearce Died of Con-
gestion of Lungs and Lidneys.
(By the Associated Press.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 21.-Jahn T. Pearcc,
thirty years of age, prominent in social
circles in Norfolk and cashier for the
Standard Oil Company's branch here, was
found dead this morning by a newsboy.
The body was in small skiff in Roa-
nole dock. No possible clew to the cause
of Mr.. Pearce's presence in that locality
has been found. The coroner's jury rem
dered verdict giving congestion of the
lungs and kidneys as the cause of death
Mr.. Pearce had not been drinking and
the affair is shrouded in mystery. The
body shows no marks of violence.
His books are in excellent condition
and there is nothing to indicate sui
cide. He had been hunting at Virginia
Beach all of yesterday and was in good
health and spirits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Kern Removed to New Orleans.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, La, Jan. 21.-Valct
Edouard Kern, who is wanted in New
York for the Thebaud robbery. was re-
moved from Gretna today to New Or
leans prison. Klein and West, the men
charged with stealing the jewelry which
Kern himself stole were placed on trial
in the criminal court, but their case was
finally postponed to Saturday Kern,
therefore, is not likely to be taken east
before Saturday night. Kern, when ar
raigned as a material witness said his
name was Maners. He would not answer
to the name of Kern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
An Order For Thirty Locomotives.
(By the Associated Press.l

Roanoke, Va, Jan. 21-The Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company has just
placed an order for thirty locomotives,
which will be of the large class ''W"
type, the largest in use on the line and
the class that has proved satisfactory
in hauling heavy coal trains over the
I'ountain divisions of the road. Fifteen
of these arc to come from the Baldwin
Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, and
the remaining fifteen from the Richmond
Locomotive Works at Richmond, Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
ALL Is QUIET AT PANAMA.
Liberals Had Seventeen Wounded. Dead Not
Given.
(By the Associated Press. !

Nby IIIt NSSOCIated PreSS.l
Panama Colombia, Jan. 21-All is quiet
here today. General Herrera the Revo-
lutionary leader, informed Captain Mead
OF the United States cruiser PHILADELPHIA
that he came here to prevens the Colom-
b.an Government using the steamer Lau-
taro against the Liberals. He had ac-
complished this and therefore retired.
The Revolutionists had II wound
ed in yesterdays engagement. The num-
Ter killed cannot be precisely ascer-
tanned.
OF the Government forces five men
were killed and four wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Arizona Succeeds Alban.

New York, Jan. 21.-The Colombian
counsel, Mr.. Brigard received the follow
ing dispatch from Panama, dated jan
uary 20.
General Alban attacked the rebel feet
today and perished OH board steamship
Iautaro. Have taken over command and
am prepared to defend city with 1000
men,
The dispatch was signed by Arizona who
vas General Adams secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Richmond Wants the Prince.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Richmond. Va. Jan. 21.-Prominent
German American residents of this city
have organized movement to invite
Prince Henry of Prussia to visit Rich
Gond during his stay in this country
These gentlemen have held confer
encc with the German Consul here, and
as a result an invitation has been pre-
pared and will be mailed 10 the German
Ambassador. to be presented to Prince
Henry. with the signatures of all Ger
man residents of the city attached TO it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Telegraphers to Hold Speed Contest
(By the Associated Press. J

Atlanta, Jan. H.-The telegraphers of
the South will hold fast sending tourna-
ment III Atlanta February % The con-
test will be representative of Southern
telegraphers and the tournament there
fore is open only to those south Of the
Ohio river.
The prizes as far as deterlninod will
be gold medal and $50 in cash to the
winner, $50 as second prize, and s15 to
the third best man. Other classes will
oe announced later. The contest is open
to all those engaged in telegraphing and
includes railroad operators.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
AsHENBACK IN THE WEST
Working to Get WinstonSalem TO Put Toam
Into the Field.
Especial to News and Observer)

-VSPVVItNI 20 V''1 'VIIV' V7'70I 'V1'J
Winston Salem, n. c., Jan. PIE. NJ.
Ashenback of Raleigh, is here talking
baseball, endeavorng to get the town to
put a team in the proposed North Caro-
lima circuit. He is confident Greensboro
will join.
Major J. E. Alexander, law partner of
District Attorney Hoton will not prac-
tice in the Federal courts of this district
any more except in civil cases, where the
Government is not to be represented by
the District Attorney.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Two Murderers Hanged.
(By the Associated Press. /,

Mississippi City, Miss. Jan. 21.-Lewis
Johnson, the ASSASSIN of City Marshal
Richardson, of Gulfport, and Victor John
son, who murdered a little girl at Pass
Christian, were hanged hero today from
the same scaffold in the presence OF
large crowd.
Lewis was seized with religious fervor
and shouted from the trap while Victor
was too badly frightened - speak
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
General Longstreet to Retire.
lBy the Associated Press.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Morgan
today introduced a bill placing General
James Longstreet on the retired list of
the army with the rank Of Major. the
rank he held when he entered the service
of the Confederacy at the beginning OF
the Civil War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
Train Robber Logan Indicted.
lBv the Associated Press.

tBy the Associated Press)
Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 21--The Knox
County Circuit Court grand jury today
returned two indictments against Har-
Vey Logan, the alleged Montana train
robber, charging him with shooting P0-
licemen Dinwiddie and Sailor with intent
to Kill, and with felonious assault on
Luther Brady.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22
RIVER AND HARB0R PROJECTS.
Delegations From North Carolina. Virginia
and Florida Are Heard.
lBy the Associated Press.

Washington. Jan. 21.-The River and
Eartors Committee today considered the
projects in Florida and North Carolina
and the Improvement of the Appomattox
River below Petersburg. Va. hearing
delegations from the several sections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-22

the outlook is that there will be no
, change in plans, and that it will be:
Harry Skinner District Attorney.
B. f. Keith, Collector of Customs.
Salt River for the rest.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
NEBRASKA.

Omaha, Neb April 23.-The temper.
allure at seven o'clock Tuesday morn
inc was 4S against 72 Monday, fall
of "a degrees. The general conditions
went from ane extreme to the otneI
during the night and temperatures in
western Wyoming, Nebraska and
western Iowa, Tuesday morning were
below normal. A light snow was fall
ing at Valentine and there was freez-
ing weather in northwest Nebraska
and parts of Wyoming. During the
night there was general precipita-
ton of about 25 inch of rain. A
heavy but decidedly cooler wind pre-
vailed.
Crops in Nebraska have not been
damaged by the excessive warmth
and Monday nights rains will relieve
to some extent the semi-drought.
Previous copious rains left the fall
wheat in good condition to with
stand the unreasonable heat, and the
outlook for that crop is still good.
Western Iowa has experienced an
almost unprecedented spring
drought and stockmen are suffering
severely in many places for want of
water.
Lincoln, Neb., April ga violent
wind and rain storm visited Lincoln
early Tuesday morning, bringing
some relief from the extended
drought and materially lowering the
high temperature of the two preced-
ing days. Minor damage was done by
the wind in this city. The rainfall
extended south and east nearly to the
Missouri river, but was insufficient to
be of great benefit. West of Lin
coin there was only a marked fall
in temperature.
At Hemingford, in the northwest
ern part of the state, a snow storm
was prevailing Tuesday morning.
IOWA.
Des Moines, Ia, April 23.-With
heavy clouds hanging over the state
there was every prospect that there
would be rain before Tuesday night
and thus confirm the prediction of
the weather bureau. The wind has
been blowing at high velocity car
rying clouds of dust, to the discom-
fort of foot passengers. There is no
fear yet expressed with regard to
damage to cereal crops. Crop Re-
porter Sage, of the state service,
declares in a bulletin issued Tuesday
morning that the ground is in excel
lent shape and that unusually good
progress has been made this spring.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
OHIO.

Cleveland, o., April 23.-The govern
ment thermometer here registered u
early Tuesday forenoon, and the local
forecaster predicted that the mer-
curry would mount to so in the after
noon. Storm signals are displayed for
southwesterly gale.
1t is stated that crops in northern
Ohio are not far enough advanced to
be affected by the premature warm
wave.
Cincinnati, April 23.-Temperature
reached IS Monday and will be high
err. Some deficiency in rainfall, but
crops not yet affected.
Columbus, o., April 23.-The warm
wave and spring showers the past
two days have caused the growing
crops to shoot up rapidly. The sea-
son is very backward in central Ohio.
The local weather bureau predicted
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Mich, April 23.-At ten
o'clock Tuesday morning the temper
ature in Detroit was "a degrees and
Weather Observer Conger said it
would reach so before the day was
over. Monday the thermometer
reached 70. The thermometer rose
rapidly all over the state Monday
night. Rain is needed badly through
out the state. Crops are beginning
TO suffer for lack of it, and vegeta-
tion generally is backward. There
has been no heavy fall of rain in
southeastern Michigan this month.
The high wind and heat, Observer
Conger says, have driven all the
moisture out of the air and there are
no immediate indications of rainfall.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, April 23.-The hot
wave which is prevailing in the west
as making itself feltin hislocality. At
the United States weather bureau the
thermometer registered sc degrees at
IL o'clock Tuesday morning. Mon
days maximum temperature was ~,
and there is prospect Of this record
being exceeded. The forecast fer
Wednesday indicates still warmer
weather.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, April 23.-Record break
ing high temperature for April is re-
ported from all parts of Wisconsin
Unless there is change soon accom-
panied by showers it is feared that
the effect on the crops will be seri,
Gus. There has been little rain this
spring and the ground is dry for IA
considerable depth.
Reports to the local weather bu-
reau show higher temperatures than
Monday at Wisconsin points. 1t was
GA degrees, official, at 10 a. m, in Mil
waukee
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
TENNESSEE.

Memphis, Tenn, April 23.-The
weather in Tennessee during the last
three days has been unusually warm
and dry for this time of the year,
but has been of advantage to the
farmers. Planting operations are
now going forward favorably, though
the season is about two weeks later
than the average.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
Reports From the West, Middle
West and South On the Pre-
vailing Conditions.
CROPS ARE NOT YET BADLY DAMAGED.
Rain in Some Sections Has Relieved
Apprehension, While Promise OF
Il More to Come Encourages the ne
lief that the Threatened Danger
Has Passed Over.
MISSOURI.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 23.-About
d third of an inch of rain fell
throughout central Kansas from mid
night to seven o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. according to reports received by
Col. Conner, Of the local weather bu-
reau.
The ground at most points is hard
and dry, and while Monday nights
rain will doubtless prove beneficial to
wheat, it is believed that nothing
short of a hard soaking rain will put
it into the proper shape. One local
grain commission firm has received
messages from customers In dlHereht
parts Of Kansas, saying that the
wheat is turning yellow.
The temperature in Kansas City at
six O'Clock Tuesday morning was TO,
and at II o'clock it had fallen to %.
The following reports OF rain were
received Tuesday morning from Kan
sas: Concordia, "a of an inch;
Macksville, 80; Manhattan, .26; Nc
Pherson. Z; Wichita, SO.
At Kansas City and vicinity showers
fell at seven and nine o'clock Tuesday
morning, and a light rain was predict
ed for this vicinity during the day,
with cooler weather at night. The
only point in western Missouri re-
porting rain was Lamar, where there
was but slight trace.
In Oklahoma there was trace oil
rain in the vicinity of Oklahoma City.
ST. Louis, April IA maximum
temperature of IS was reached here
Monday, and while there were threats
of rain, none fell. Tuesday morning
was sultry, relieved, however, by a
brisk breeze, with every indication OF
rain before night. Rain is very much
needed. Farmers and truck garden
ers complain Of baclwardness OF
crops on account of insufficient mois'
ture
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
ILLINOIS.

Chicago, April %. Although prom
Used relief from the hot and dusty
winds that put the thermometer at "a
degrees, Monday, Chicago is still ex-
periencing unseasonably warm wealth
er. At ten o'clock Tuesday morning
the temperature was "a degrees, and
was rapidly rising. The weather bu-
reau predicted that the prevailing
high wind would continue, but that
probably by night showers would fall
The lack of rain is not thought to
have affected crops.
Peoria, April 22.-The temperature
at six o'clock Tuesday morning stood
at 65, or II degrees higher than Mon
day morning, with partial clouds and
good prospect for rain. The maxi
mum temperature Monday was S4 de-
grees. There has been plenty of rain
and no apprehension is felt for crops
at present.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
KENTUCKY.

Louisville, KY, April 23.-The tenn
perature Monday reached Sc degrees,
and at seven o'clock Tuesday morn
ing was 70. The heat, though UNI
usual for this time of the year, is
having good effect on vegetation in
kentucky which has been retarded
by cold weather. There has been no
lack of rain. The prospects are for
cooler weather and rain Wednesday.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23

soaking rain fell here after mid
night, following two days Of severe
southern winds
The crop outlook in this section is
good the drought had not been Sc
we're, but the hard winds were dam
aging.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23

showers Tor Tuesday night to be FOL
lowed by marked drop in tempera-
ture. The mercury is expected 80 fall
possibly to the freezing point by
Wednesday night, in which case con-
siderable injury to unprotected gar
den crops is expected.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
COLORADO.

Denver, Col, April 23.-The crop
outlook in Colorado has been inn
proved by the rain and snow that
have fallen in the past few days, but
the prospect still is that there will be
insufficient water for irrigation in
some localities this summer, owing
to an unusually light snowfall in the
mountains during the winter. Vege-
tation is not far enough advanced to
be affected by the sudden and marked
changes in temperature that have oc-
Cured of late, and on the whole the
crop prospects are as good as usual
at this season. The moisture in the
eastern part of the state has i'm
proved the condition of the soil for
seeding and planting, which arc gen
orally as far advanced as usual eX-
cept in the south-central region and
on the Arkansas-Platte divide. AS
rule winter wheat is in good condi-
ton and fruit trees sustained no Sc
rious damage during the winter.
There was light fall of snow here
Monday night but the weather is
clearing.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
MINNESOTA.

ST. Paul, Mimi, April ga cloudy
and threatening sky Tuesday morning
gave promise of rain for this section
of Minnesota, the mercury was only
IS at seven o'clock, and another hot
day was not antisipated. North Dakota
points. reported a drizzling rain and
an eScess Of moisture, but South Da-
,lSota is still dry. Several points in
southern Minnesota and South Dako-
ia report damage to crops from dry
ground and hot winds, but the dam
age is not serious. North Dakota and
northern Minnesota have as yet felt
no i'll effects from the warm wave.
Rochester, in southern Minnesota
reports terrible wind blowing and
no rain in sight. At Pipestone, in
southwestern Minnesota, showers fell
Monday night accompanied by light
ming, fog and heavy clouds Tuesday
and the crops are in splendid condi-
ton.
At Mayville, N. D., severe snow
storm prevailed, Tuesday. Seeding is
delayed by the storm and business
generally impeded
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-23
KANSAS.

Topeka, Kas., April 23.-The wind
of the past few days has dried the
surface of the ground, but reports
from over the state indicate that the
damage to wheat has not yet been so
great as was feared. The wheat is
several inches high, which kept the
dirt around the roots. Rain fell
Tuesday morning at Wichita and at
points in central Kansas, and if it be.
comes general within short time
the damage to wheat will not be
great.
The temperature, Tuesday was IS
degrees at 10 a. M, the wind 2S miles
an hour, with strong probability OF
frost at night. The indications are
for fair weather Wednesday.
Wichita, Kas.,- April "a good
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-06
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Ssass the Of &<l1zZzzzM
Inhinna Abhor rripleta.

Professor w. J. MCGEE OF the bu.
feau Of ethnology, tells good story
Of his last trip to the land Of the Sc
fis, the must dangerous Of all MeXi-
ban tribes. He was learning the
words denOting relationship, such a.
sather, mother, then went on to child
and baby. lie secured the correct
word for baby in the Seri tongue
aud also for twins; but when he
asked for the one meaning tripletS u
sudden change came over the entire
group surrounding him. Every man
woman and child solemnly arose and
turning their backs on him walked
away. He then learned that the az
pearance Of triplets 10 family was.
iong these Indians, crime pun
ishable with death to the father,
mother and many Of the family, aud
that the mere mention OF such ein-
GUS ofTense could not be tolerated in
polite society," Washington Star.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-06
Diciiup ~ Engli.h

A teacher Of French now In the
city tells story Of the difficulty she
experienced In learning English when
she first came here and II 81 me Of the
hdcrous bunders she made, now
that she appreciates the full force Of
certain Of the terms and words that
made up her earlier vocabulary. The
teacher had grown tired Of chops
and steaks, and one or two more
standard articles Of food, and She
yeaIned for meal made up Of such
things as she had eaten ut h~ne, no.
.tably calf's brains la VIM, ;rett,
Spinach chopped fine with az -
dressing, and one or two other dishc-,
She made cut her bill Of fare all H.. /.
until she came to the brains, ant | .
&nd an equivalent she had recourse
to her dictionary. This is what she
asked for at u butchers shop: "And
plees some 0f--some Of re intelligt nee
Of re calf. New York Times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-06
All Fell Togr her.

The amateur Pilgrim Choral soo
ciety was rendering the orations,
Paradise" In church in Mounts
clair Elliot Marshall, young New
York lawyer, was fling the building
with vocal declaration that Man
fell lie fell Yes, man fellr' JaSt
then there was crash. A bench
full Of men and women in the chorus
suddenly broke and they all fell. Tho
audience tumbled and in the laughter
that 10 lived the soloist fell back also.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.