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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
WILSON'S BIG TOBACCO SALES.
A Negro stabs White Man. The County In
Good Political Shape
Especial to News and Observer.


Wilson, n. c., Sept. 16.-The tobacco
sales in Wilson last week exceeded one
and a half million pounds. No other
market in the. State has had such re-
markable sales.
At the W. w. Simms Co.'S. plant on
Saturday morning, a negro stabbed a
white man seriously, but has not yet been
caught.
The Democratic Executive Committee
for Wilson county has elected Mr.. Geo.
w. Connor chairman for the next two
years, and being directed to appoint a
Central committee of five, he has an
nounced the following: f. A. Woodard,
John d. Dawes, s. E. Cooper, S. G. New
borne and John ID. Gold.
Arrangements are being made to have
some of the best speakers in the State
address our people at an early date. The
political situation in the county is re-
ported as excellent, and the Democratic
ticket will have q. big majority.
Friday evening a party of ladies and
gentlemen went on a fox chase. An ex
citing race was enjoyed, but the party
failed to secure a brush.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
The Time for Deposit Extended.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 16.-Official notice was
given out at the offices of J. Pierpont
Morgan S Company today, that the time
for depositing shares of the Southern
Railway in approval of the continuation
of the voting trust had been extended
till October 1st.
The Committee on Securities of the
stock exchange decided today that these
stamped certificates of stock. which had
been deposited at J. Pierpont Morgan &
Company's office and registered as APP
proving the continuation of the voting
trust could not be offered as deliveries
in contracts for delivery of the Southern
Railway stock. 1t was said at the office
of j. Pierpont Morgan & Company that
application would be made at once to
have the stamped certificates listed as
separate securities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
The Doodle Investigation
(By the Associated Press.)

St Louis Mo-, Sept. 15.-The examin-
ing of the present House of Delegates
in relation to the passage of the city
Lighting Bill and the defeat of the
Street Railway Bill will be continued
tomorrow before the grand jury. Ten
delegates were before that body today
AMI each was detained but short time.
Charles A. Gutkc. one of the five for
mer members of the House of Delegates.
confined in the city jail on charges OF
bribery and perjury was Informed to-
day of the death of his eleven year old
son. Judse Douglas gave him permis-
sion to go home in custody of deputy
sheriff.
Delegate Edmund Bersch. out on bonds
agGregating si5.0o0. volunteered to &c TO
Jail i'll place of Gutke for few days in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
THE BULK Of THE
CROP GATHERED
Over Southern Portions of
the CottoI Belt.
Picking Far Advanc in All Sections. Op.n
Cotton Damaged by Rain. Late Corn
injured by Frost.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 16.-The Agricultural
Departments weekly crop summary says:
1.-The week ending September 18th was
unseasonably cool throughout all dis
tricts east of the Rocky Mountains. mor1
particularly in the Lake region, Central
Valleys and Gulf States with general
absence Of rain or only light precipita-
ton, in the greater part of the area west
of the Mississippi River, although heavy
rains occurred in portions of Arkansas
and Louisiana. More or less damaging
frosts occurred on the 18th, 18th anC
14th throughout the Northwest, Contra
Valleys and Lake region and as far Soutf
as Arkansas and the northern portions
OF Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
Late corn has been seriously dam
aged by heavy 'rosts over the northern
portion of the corn belt, more especially
10 the westward of the Mississippi River
Much corn has been cut over the
southern portion of the belt, where &
fine crop is assured.
The very cool weather has checked
the opening of cotton in the central ant
western portions of the cotton region
Picking has. however. advanced rapidly
gcnefdly throughout TIE IpelC, anu "9
rule. under favorable conditions although
pickers have been inadequate in some
States Over the southern portion OF the
cotton belt the bulk of the crop has beer
gathered and in some sections man!
fields are already abandoned. Rains have
caused damage to open cotton in portions
of Arkansas. Louisiana, Georgia, Florida
and South Carolina.
Tobacco has been injured to some eX
tent by frosJs in Kentucky and Tennes
see About one-third cf the crop rel
mains in the fields in Kentucky and il
ether important tobacco States cuttin'
and housing have been largely finished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
New Steamer for Durham.

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, n. c., Sept 16.-At the semi
monthly meeting of the Board of City
Aldermen last evening it was decided
that a fire steamer should be purchased
at once. This was a move that has been
needed for a long time. The amount
saved in insurance will byu several
steamers each year.
Little Miss Alice Lambert, nine
months-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j
NJ, Whitted, died at the home of her par
ents yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
WON ATTEMPT
TARIFF REVISION
Not atthe Coming Session of
Congress.
OYSTER BAY CONF FERENCE
The President Will Maintain His
The President Will Maintain His
Position on Trusts.
INSIST ON RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA
Roosevelt Discusses ihs Political Situation
With Hanna, Spoonvr, Allison, hldrich
Lodgs and Payne. All Pre-
Very Retcen'.
(By the Associated Press.)

Oyster Bay, n. Y, Sept. 16.-Senators
Hanna, Spooner. Allison. Aldrich ana
Lodge and Postmaster General Payne
spent several hours with President
Roosevelt today and discussed with him
the entire political situation, having
special reference to the condition in the
Western States, which the President is
to visit on his approaching trip. The
parties to the conference were very re-
ticent after they returned from Saga
more Hill, but it can be stated on re-
liable authority that it was decided to
make no attempt to revise the tariff
at the coming session of Congress; that
the President is to maintain his position
as to the trusts, and further, that he is
to insist on his demand for reciprocity
with Cuba. 1t is understood that he will
fully outline his policy. regarding this
latter question in someFof tho speeches
he is to make on his Western trip.
1t also can be stated on excellent au-
thority that the coal strike was not dis
cusssed.
The Presidents purpose In having this
conference was TO ascertain if there had
eben any marked political changes in the
different sections of the country during
the past year. The conference today, 1t
is said, showed that there had been none.
"The conference was entirely harmon
ious," said one of the gentlemen who
participated in it, but who declined to
have his name published.
No differences of opinion developed,
and the Presidents nosition of the diff
ferent questions was indorsed We
talked over the entire political situation,
especially that in the States through
which the President is to pass. The coal
strike was not talked about
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Col. William Banks Dead,
(By the Associated Press.)

Bryan, Texas, Sept. 16.-Colonel Will
liam A. Banks is dead at his home here,
aged 50 years. Colonel Banks was a
native of Virginia and a graduate of
Washington and Lee University. His
life was spent in educational work, and he
was eminently successful in Virginia,
North Carolina Arkansas and Texas.
Colonel Banks served through the Civil
War and is mentioned in history as the
colonel of a Virginia regiment partici-
pating in the raid on Harper's Ferry,
when John Brown was captured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
GUY HALL SUSPECTED
No Evidence Could be Oh
tanned Against Him.
The Iailer Thought tIe Was Planning to Free
Wilcox, Bloodhcunds Fail TO G.r
Prisoners Trails
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Elizabeth City, n. c., Sept. 16.-Chief
of Police Dickens, of Weldon, N. c., ar
rived this morning and put his blood
hounds upon the track of the escaped
prisoners. They lost the scent and the
trail was abandoned.
Later developments show the prisoners
to have escaped with the help of con-
federates. Guy Hall, an intimate friend
of Wilcox was suspected. and the an-
thorities obtained search warrant. and
he and his effects We're searched, but
no skeleton keys or other suspicious
paraphernalia We're found. Hall was in
the Jail much of yesterday and the jailer
suspects that he is planning to free Will
cox. Steps will be taken to strengthen
the prison.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Bad Condition Of the San Francisco.
(By the Associated Press.)

Was .ington SOFT. 16.-The Navy De-
partmcnt has asked the Commander of
the United States ship San Francisco,
which recently arrived at Norfolk from
the European station, for a full report
in regard to the condition of that vessel.
A preliminary report received from the
San Francisco indicates that the trouble
with the vessel is natural deterriora-
ton" of the frames beneath her boilers.
which causes them to settle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
seawells Suit Against the s. A. L.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Carthage, N. c., Sept. 16.-The suit of
u. F. Seawell against the Seaboard Air
Line is now on here. Seawell is now a
Republican candidate for Judge. While he
was Populist nominee for Lieutenant
Governor he was pelted with stale eggs
at the station in Shelby. He claims that
he should have been protected by the
railroad but charges that instead of this
the depot agent was among his assailants.
He asks for $40, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
American Directory ASSOCIATION.
AN me Associated Press.l }

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 1.-THE Fourth
annual convention of the American Di-
rectory Publishers Association began
here today at the Kimball House with
about twenty-five delegates in attend
ance. Todays sessions were given over
10 the hearing of reports from the Off
GERS and various committees Officers
will be elected tomorrow and a place
chosen for the next meeting. The Presi-
dent of the Association, r. L. Polk of
Detroit, Mich, will probably be elected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Killed His Brother by Mistake.
Especial to News and observer.)

Wadesboro, N. c., Sept. 16.-While out
turkey hunting on Richardson's Creek,
Thomas Curlee climbed tree and began
yelping for the birds. His brother
Charlie, attracted by the sound and see-
ing from a distance some object in the
tree fired and was horror stricken when
he saw his brother fall dying from the
tree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Hobscn's Assignment.

fBy tho Associated Prcss)
Washington. Sept 1e-0rders are in
preparation at the Navy Department as
signing Naval Constructor Ilobson to duty
lat the Pensacola Navy Yard the COM
mand to whieh Rear ADMIRAL Wise was
recently assigned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Death of Mrs. T. w. Bowden.
lsnecial to News and observer. !

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, n. c.. Sept. 16.-Mrs. Pen
nine, the wife of Mr.. T. w Bowden. of
this city, age II years. died this morn
ing at Ii o'clock. Mrs. Bowden was a
devoted wife, mother and Christian. She
had been sufferer from typhoid and
hemmorhagic fever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Eastern Lea que.

(By the Associated Press.)
Toronto >. Worcester L.
Providence 2, Montreal /.
Buffalo 2, Newark 2. (Gamc called on
account of darkness).
Jersey City g. Rochester 2.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
& Great Wolf Drive.
(Bv The Associated prcss.) J

IBV Inc NSS0claIcd PTcsS.J
Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 16.-%A special 10
the Sciinitar from Piggott. Ark, says
arrangements have been made for big
wolf drive next Monday, in which all the
people will participate The animals
have extcrminated the hogs IN the sur
rounding country. have dccimatcd the
youltry tand have even Invaded the
suburbs of owns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Two Hundred rollars Reward.
Especial to News aad obsorvor.)

Especial to News aad Observor.l
Greensboro n. c., Sepr. 16.-The Board
Of Aldermen have offered a reward OF
500 sor Green McAdoo. who so brutally
murdered his wife here Saturday night,
and Mayor Osborn today supplemented
this by a reward of $i00 out of his own
pocket for the apprehension of the cul-
prit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17

coroner said, was symptom of paralysis
of the brain.
DR.. O'Hanlon, coroner's physician, per-
formed an autopsy on the body Of Mr.
Fish. He found that death was caused
by cerebral hemorrhage due to violence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Richard L. Lee No More.
(By the Associated Press.)

TBy TTIC NSsUCTaIVU FTEsS.J
Washington. Sept. 16.-Richard l.. Lee,
resident of Norfolk, Va. and we'll
known in Richmond and the South gen
orally. died here today at tho residence
of his son. He was 81 years of age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Southern League.

tBy the Associated Press.)
Shreveport, 2; Nashville, s.
Little Rock. 8; Chattanooga. 0.
Memphis. g.; Birmingham, o.
New Orleans, s; Atlanta, 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
Leads all North Carolina Dalies i'm News and Circulation

order that the latter might be at home
until after the funeral of his son. but
Judge Douglass accepted bondsmen for
Gutke.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17
On the Diamond.
National League.

(By the Associated Press. J
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-17

At Philadelphia r. II. E.
Philadelphia :. .OOOOO0O3O-3 Z 4
Boston. . 1O30021-13s II 2
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Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06

or what naO been dCCOmplShed m dl- most every instance. Cotton and sug- ar cane have demanded considerab b1e of his time, and he believes they both will in time prove profitable products for this valley. Although his cotton grew too rank and did not boil as we'll al he expected, by reason of the soil being too rich, still he thinks he will be able to turn his past experience to good account, and make his cotton produce better. The quality is exceed ly fine, and that is matter not to be overlooked. In sugar cane he has great faith, despite his lack of know ledge of how to properly raise it to the best advantage, proved better than he expected.
 The evening session was not very long. The Rev. MT. Hay read paper written by H. McKusick on ''Imperial and the Dairy" Mr.. McKusick was unable to attend but his paper spoke in strong and vigorous terms regard ing his belief as to the promising out look for industry here. So much is in favor of it.. Climatic conditions tend toward making the dairy business pro- fita ble. The feed is grown here and handy to get at; the housing of the stock very simple thing. while the market is practically at our door, wish all ever increasing demand, while the supply. from its present source, will always be inadequate to fill the de- mand.,
 Following this a discussion was had as to whether this was good stock raising country, and from those who were in position to know best came the opinion that there was none better. Mir. T. P. Bamta said that in general way this was the best kind of place. Stock would grow here the year round, practically making 4-year old steer in three years; all seasons were favor able for breeding, and not month in the year but what you can raise feed for stock. Calves will prosper any time of the year. He very aptly re- marked that we had the climate, the feed, the water. and the market. What more could you ask, save the muscle and the brain. And most emphatical- ly it was the most ideal place in the world to raise fast horses.
 It was indeed disappointment to learn that c. R. Redwood could not he present.. His paper would have told of the Future Prospects of the Imperial Settlements"
 Thus the entire program was ex- hausted, and Prof. Cook thought the time opportune to put to vote to de- termine whether Imperial should have a Farmers Club. The vote was unan- imous in favor of it, and temporary officers were immediately elected as follows:
 w. A. Edgar, temporary chairman.
 T. P. Banta, temporary vice-pres.
 w.. F.. Wilsie, temporary secretary. It was decided to call the first meeting on the Tuesday following, an account of which may be found in another col umn. i,f-i'r 'sssn With this, then, was the first Farm ers' Institute held in Imperial brought
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18th and 18th, under the aus pices of the University of California, is now classed as one of the best at- tended and most interesting institutes 1t has been the pleasure of Prof. A. J. Cook to preside over ill Southern Cali fornia. Every session called forth a crowded house. and that deep inter- est was manifest was shown in the hearty manner in which questions were asked and answered, and i'll the candid way the questions were discuss ed, pro and con. If in no other way the holding of this Institute will have proved a success, it will long be re- membered by the outsiders who were present as a meeting conducted in a most eminently befitting manner, and the high order of interest taken, with the very intelligent way discus sions were handled, proved conclusive ly that the settlers of this Colorado delta are far above the average pio- neer; indeed, it showed that the peo- pie interested in this valley are not only workers, but thinkers well, and so many times has it been brough, to our. notice that brains and muscle are essential to success, that we can not possibly now have any fear as to the ultimate future of this particular country.
 The Institute was conducted by Prof A. J. Cook, University reDresen, ative in Southern California, and he proved hltnself to be very pleasant and coii- genial gentleman, and is certainly capable of working up considerable enthusiasm in meetings over which he presides. We also believe the gentle man is thoroughly posted upon the conditions of most parts of the country in Southern California but that when he struck this valley he found new con- dition is evident and not to be wonder ed at. Nowhere in this state is there another section similar to this, and that it will take special study and ex- periments to become familiar with our conditions is only too apparant. Farm ing here is not farming in Michigan, nor like growing orange trees OH the other side of the mountains. The con- ditions are dissimilar, consequently the methods used must conform to our conditions and not to others. This valley is worthy of careful study, and the professor should keep in close touch with experiments here and their results, and thereby add greatly to his already wonderful store of knowledge about the southern part of this state.
 Mr. J. w. Mills, of Ontario, accom- panied Prof. Cook here, and took an active part in the meetings, and gave some very valuable advice in regard to drainage and irrigating. MT. Mills is well posted on experimental work. and no doubt learned great deal about our possibilities while listening to D. Nichol, ST., of Calexico, in his review of the experimental work at that place. MT. Mills gave a very interesting pa per on "Alkali and Experimental Work" which was very instructive
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06

''As to Social Status," by Mrs. w. A. Edgar. Miss Clark's paper gave some pertinent suggestions as to how 1nl- perial could be improved and her paper showed that she had given the matter considerable careful study. She also read communication from Dr. Mur- ray, of Palm Springs, giving some valuable information rega arding trees to be grown here, for road protection, street ornamentation and wind breaks.
 Mrs. ". A. Edgar's paper. "As to Social Status" showed the importance of a clean, wholesome social state, and entreated tha, each one interested in the 'up-bullding of Imperial to see to it that he Or she did not fail in their part to make the town clean and Inviting in social way. She encouraged the idea of good schools, employing none of the social needs of the younger gen eration. Places of amusement must also be provided to keep the young people interested and their minds Oc- cupied, such as gymna siums, swim ming pools, tennis courts, croQuet grounds, parks. and the like. Those who have social advancement at heart should give earnest thought 10 this side of the question and study to make nf sl, those who attend will go from them with purer thoughts and brighter hopes.
 The evening session ended with a literary program and music, which everyone present enjoyed to the fullest extent. MT. l.. F.. Farnsworth ill this instance proved himself an excellent en,ertainer.
 l, Saturday mornings session began wiillincreased interest and attendance Again the question: box was opened and fou,id well filled. People wanted tu know lots of things. Although this section IS not troubled with bligh.s, still Prof. Cook concluded it a good idea to give his lecture on this pest which has infested some other parts of California. He told how to determine whether bligh,s were present, how to do away with them, and what to do in general way for-protection. Then the meeting adjourned for dinner, and the largest crowd ever seen in Imper- ial gathered in w. D. Montgomery's new corral to help themselves to the barbacued beef which had been prepar- ed: by the committee in charge. That such generous and novel dinner was appreciated was evidenced by the avid ity with which the crowd gathered around the improvised lunch counters. Tt is needless to say that there was hardly any of the beef, ham, coffee or bread left, it tasted so good. ;
 In the afternoon D. Nicoll, ST., told of his experimental work at Calex,co. His paper had been awaited with extra interest, as MT. Nicollis believed to be very proficient in this line of work .and his judgment is looked upon as first class. He reviewed carefully his suc- cesses and failures, showing samples
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06
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