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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
No Rest on Sundays---Tobacco Curing
Now Going on in the East.
(Greene County Standard

(Greene county oCdhudfu.)
Tobacco curing is now in full bloom and
the poor old farmer has no rest at all, not
event at night, and good many times has
to run their fires on Sunday and after all
their toll there is no certainty that he will
get a living price for his tobacco when
they get it ready for market. The tobac-
co trust may take this crop from us for a
song, but if "King Cotton" will sell fol
ten cents this fall. the Southern farmer
will quit tobacco or at least one half OF
them. as cotton is crop that can be
raised without all this night and Sunday
work, and beslues the farmers are not at
the mercy of the laborers as his cotton
crop viii wait. In other words, if the to
bacco trust thinks they can keep the
Southern farmer making tobacco, and not
pay them a fair price for it they are mis-
taken We used to get along without to-
bacco and we can do so again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
a IN Century Juror.

A stranger in a distant town,
Lost his way as he strolled around.
He asked a fellow he CHANGED to meet,
If he could tell him the name of the stree
Or the name of the town, or where he wa
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
S72,450
They Call Him Governor.
Salisbury Sum-

Governor" F. B. Arendell, of Raleigh,
spent last night and this morning in Sal
isbury soliciting aid for the North Caro-
lima exhibit at the st. Louis exhibition
The Governor says he has met with
gratifying success at every point he has
visited and he is satisfied that the Old
North state will have at st. Louis by
far The best display it has ever sent to ais
exposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26

Mr.. J. w. Walker, an enterprising saw
mill man If VAUDEVILLE, has purchased a
new tram engine, which he will place in
oneration soon.-Troy Examiner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
Increased Assessment in Montgomery
(Troy Examiner.)

The last assessment shows an increase
in the valuation of property in this coun-
ty of about $3.50, 600 oyer the old assess
ment. This increase is confined principal
y to Troy Mt. Gilead and Hill townships
which shows that the most Improvement
mas been along the line of the railroad
Troy leads with something like $125.00C
increase, and Mt. Gilead follows with
about one half that amount The valua
tIon of property in the other townships
increased in a like ratio, but as the
wealth is not so much the increase over
the old valuation was less.
CLEVELAND COUNTY.
(Shelby Starr
No township showed the largest gain
of any township, which was $685. GIG. The
total gain in the county will be about
$500 900, making the total valuation OF
property in this county something over S.
100000. This is an increase of about II
per cent
In 1S99-four years ago-the increase in
the assessment over the previous year
was nearly II per cent, so the increase
in the per cent. is not as great this year
as in 1899. The assessment for 1898 was
So, 497, 4S2 and in 1899 it was $685. ,504 or
an increase of $4O3022, making nearly II
per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the name Of
the Raleigh and Eastern North Carolina
Railroad Company has been changed by
the stockholders of said company to the
RaIeigh and i'amlico Sound Railroad Com
.pany. ~ is provided in the charter OF in
corporation passed at the last session of
The Legislature.
j. NJ. TURNER, President.
:. Il. BARBEE, Vice President.
June 9th. 1903
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-26
New York
Northern and East
ern Summer
Resorts

Express steamships leave Norfolk, Va.
daily, except Sunday, at 700 p m. for
New York direct. affording opportunity for
through passengers from the South, South
west and West to visit Richmond, Old
Point Comfort, Ocean View and Virginia
Beach en- route.
For tickets and general information APP
ply to railroad ticket agents, or to M. b.
CROWELL, Genl. Agt., Norfolk, Va;
J. f. MAYER. Agt. 1912 East Main St.,
Richmond, Va.~e
]. ]. BROWN Cen Pa.r Agt.,
Fl. 3. WALKER, v. r. & T. M,
New York N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
A PRODUCERS TRUST.
One With $1OO,OOO,OO0 Capt.
tai in Process of Formation.

Chicago, Sept 9-Cooperation backed
by 800, 100000 capital is the plan propos-
ed by a joint meeting of farmers and
their representatives by which the pro-
ducers of the country are to protect their
interests. An association having this
as its basic principle is in process of or
ganization here
Farmers and representatives from pro-
ducers' associations in nine states are in
conference. Three societies are to be
amalgamated as the foundation for a
monster exchange by which the pro-
ducers of the country expect to control
the markets, build elevators, and estab-
lish packing houses, organize banks,
maintain schools and improve the high
ways. These associations are the pro-
ducers and consumers union of Ten
neSsee and of New York. with 100000
members; the American society of equi-
ty of North America with SO, 600 MEM
bers and the farmers national coopera-
tive exchange company with a member
ship of 10000. The day was devoted TO
the discussion of plans Tt was proposed
that the new association should be in
corporated for $100, 600 900 at least. The
representatives of the society of equity
sought to have its name and declaration
of principles adopted but the convention
tabled the report and entered into a
general discussion of plans. The COM
mittee will work with a view to reach
ing some practical conclusion on which
the new association can be launched.
The widening and deepening of the
Erie canal to allow the passage of
larger grain boats will be taken up be-
fore final adjournment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
HIT WITH A ROCK.
Militiamen Attacked While
Guarding Cripple Greek Mines.

Victor. Colo, Sept. 9-An attack upon
milltiaman acting as guard at the
Taylor & Brunton sampler last night,
aroused the officers commanding the
troops and within few moments every
available man in the camp was patrol
ling the hills. Shortly after the guard
had been placed al the sampler he no
ticed a man prOwling about a building.
He ordered the man to halt which or
der was not obeyed. The guard fired al
the figure and started in pursuit, firing
as he ran. AS the soldier passed the
building he was felled by a rock thrown
by a second man. The shooting aroused
other sentinels, who arrived just as the
two men disappeared over the edge of
Bull Hill. A volley was fired at them,
but they escaped beyond range of the
muskets. The injured infantryman was
picked up and medical aid summoned.
He was not seriously injured, though
unconscious when found, and soon re-
vived. The mine owners have notified
the officers of the militia that number
of threats have been made against both
property and guards and at a number
of places the guards have been dou-
bled. The finding of the dead body of
a man with bullet through his heart
about mile from the station of Clyde
has created no small amount of excite
ment. The body was brought to the
city, but has not yet been identified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
HOWELL BOOM LAUNCHED.
Floridan Says Atlanta Editor Should
Get Vice Presidential Place.

Gainesville, Fla, Sept. 9.-Clark How
ell of Atlanta, Democratic national COM
mitteeman from Georgia and a promi-
nent figure in southern political affairs,
is being doomed for the vice presidency
on the Democratic ticket.
The Howell boom was launched here
by James E. Alexander, for many years
the lieutenant of Senator Call, who is
now a candidate for congress from the
Second district. In a speech before sew
eral thousand enthusiastic Democrats
stating that his services for the party
demanded that he be given substantial
recognition. He predicted that no man
could be found in the country who
presidential ticket. Mr.. Alexander'S s
suggestion was met with great enthusi-
asm. It is believed here that should the
Georgian become a candidate for vice
presidential honors he would have no
trouble in getting F1orida's vote in the
convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
DERBY ON TUESDAY.
Programme for Next Weeks
Races Is Complete.

The second Kansas Derby will be run
on Tuesday afternoon of fair week.
The race Will be one mile for a purse
OF $500. Senator Mats won the first
Kansas Derby last year in 1:49
There will be two or three harness
races every afternoon of fair week and
two running races each afternoon
Marshan's band will play for the races
the entire week. Pools will be sold by
r. w. Mckinney, who had the priv
elege last year.
The complete programme of the races
during fair week is as follows:
TUESDAY.
2:40 trot. Stake 81 900
The Kansas Derby, one mile Purse
$500.
Three -year-old pace. Stake $500.
One mile running race. Purse $780,
WEDNESDAY.
2:27 pace. Stake $1,000.
Two-year-old trOt Purse $500.
Five-eighths mile dash. Purse $1O0.
Half mile and repeat. Purse SIS.
THURSDAY.
2:16 trot Stake $1,000.
2:22 pace Purse $500
Three-fourths mile running. Purse
S10o.
Three-eighths mile running. Purse
$50.
FRIDAY.
2:13 pace. Stake 81 900.
2:20 trOt. Purse $500.
Seven -eighths mile running. Purse
800.
Five-eighths mile running. Purse
Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
One of the Indictments Found
by Federal Grand Jury
Is Against Beavers, Former
Chief of Salaries Division.
A NEW SET OF FACTS
Is Made the Basis of Indictment
Against Machen.
The Charge in His Case Also,
Is Conspiracy.

Washington. Sept 9.-One of the per-
sons indicted yesterday by the federal
grand jury in connection with the postal
Investigation is George w. Beavers,
formerly chief of the division Of salaries
and allowances 1t is understood that
the charge is conspiracy.
Another of the indictments is against
August w Machen, on a new set of
facts, involving him with Beavers. The
charge is conspiracy
While the officials refuse to disclose
the names of the four remaining per-
sons who were indicted yesterday. it is
said that none of them is or has been
connected with the postoffice depart
ment and that one is man of some
prominence. 1t was stated a the City
hall today that the climax of inVestiga-
tion is to come shortly when a person
not connected with the department but
equally as well known as the postmas-
ter general himself undoubtedly will be
indicted for completely in the postoffice
frauds. The grand jury began hearing
the evidence in this particular case to-
day and it is stated that when a report
IS made it will in all probability con-
clude the investigation in Washington.
STERN SURRENDERS
Toronto ont. Sept 9-Leopold Stern
surrendered himself to the police this
afternoon It is understood that he will
fight extradition proceedings. He will
appear before a magistrate later in the
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
Rain WAS HEAVY.
Over an Inch Fell Last Night
and Today.

The rain last night and this morning
up TO noon measured one inch and seven
hundredths.
There may be more rain. Today's fore
cast for Kansas says: Local showers
this afternoon and tonight. Proba bly,
fair Thursday. Cooler south portion" 2"
Today's report shows the following rains
ever the state last night: Baker 80, Con-
cordia Sc, Fort Scott rs. Mcpherson 1.40,
Manhattan 81. Toronto LA, Wichita 80
Today's wheat and corn region report
says:
THE rain has been general and heavy
except in the western counties, and rain
was still falling this morning in north
eastern Kansas and northwestern Mis-
souri, Rain has fallen in all districts.
Changes in temperature have been
slight"
The maximum and minimum temper
atures reported for the "a hours ending
this morning at Z o'clock were as fol-
lows:
Baker "a, 50: Concordia ss, So; Dodge
City 80, 81; Dresden 50. 50; Fort Scott
80. Ga; Hays S. So; Macksville 49, So;
Mcpherson Sc, 64; Manhattan 80. 81;
Sedan Sc. &c: Topeka IS. 81; Toronto 90,
81; Wichita 80, go
The wind a noon was south blowing
eight miles an hour. The hourly temper
atures recorded by the government ther-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
A CUSTOMS SCANDAL.
English Tailor Made Goods Slip
Through Free.

Montreal, Que, Sept. 9.-Sensational
developments in connection with the
passing of English tailor-made goods
from Canada into the United States
without payment of duty are expected
shortly. Large consignments of these
goods lately have been brought out
from England and shipped in trunks
to New York marked as having been
examined by customs officials. There
is a duty of 90 per cent on such goods
brought from England into the United
States but the duty from Canada is
33 per cent, less one-third from the
preference by Canada to the English
goods. 1t is claimed that large guam
titles of such goods have been SNUG
gled through to New York with the
connivance of some coustoms officials
and an investigation will follow.
Seizures of some of the gods al
ready have been made at New York
by order of the United States customs
authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
MERCHANTS IN SESSION.
Large Number of Members at the
Leavenworth Meeting.

LeavenWOrth. Sept. "a rOusing bus
mess session of the Kansas State Re-
tail Merchants association was held
last night at Times hall. there being 143
delegates present. At this meeting the
policy and work of Secretary
Rose during his eight months service
was heartily endorsed and the senti-
nnent for reorganization of the associa-
tion, was very strong.
A committee was therefore appointed
10 draft a new constitution and by
laws on suitable lines and the same
were presented to the association and
adopted with but one dissenting voice.
Charles Lillis. of Kansas City, Kan,
was elected president; d. Bloomheart.
of Chanute. vice president; H. A. Rose.
of Leavenworth, secretary; George
Kaufman, of Leavenworth, treasurer;
members of advisory committee, Will
liam NJ. Hale, of Kansas City, KAN;
Thomas NJ. Cannon, Humboldt, Kan;
H T. Crawford Manhattan, Kan; W.
H Brooks, Emporia, Kan; J. Fl. Rec
ord, Tribure e, Kan; Frank Newland,
Topeka Kar.; c. M. Milnsack, Good
land, Kan.
OFFICERS were elected for a term of
three years and advisory committee for
one year.
Mr.. McGannon of Humboldt. Kan.
was chosen delegate to the national
convention. the other delegates being
the three chief officers, ex-officio.
Kansas City. Kan, was chosen as
the next meeting place for the con-
VentiOn.
The following resolutions in brief
were adopted: No. 1. the resolutions
PASSED in previous conventions of this
association have been more extensive
than prolific therefore be it resolved,
"that we resolve to demonstrate"
Resolved that the action of the ex-
committee in endorsing the Atchison
Trade Journal as it's official paper be
ratified by this convention.
Resolved that the Merchants Journal
of Topeka be disapproved for the
course pursued by it in publishing
statements derogatory to the dignity Of
the officers and members of the state
association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
MAY BE FORCED TO WAR.
The Sultan Still Hangs Out Against
Formal Action.

Formal Action.
London, Sept. 9.--The official and press
reports from the near east today en-
phasize the seriousness of the situation
there and confirm the belief of the
authorities here that the sultan may be
swept by the uncomfortable sentiments
of his subjects into war with Bull
garia, despite the unwillingness' or the
porte to precipitate such a conflict
There is no question in official circles
here that the porte will take energetic
measures to suppress any trouble at
Beirut France may order warships to
that point to protect her interests but
Germany has asserted that she VIII noe
do so.
A high diplomatic authority asserted
today that when Russia submits to the
porte her proposals for the pactfncatfolr
Black sea fleet to Turkish waters and il
may make a much longer stay there
than did the Russian squadron at
Iniada bay.
The St. James Gazette this afternoon
says an arrangement has been arrived
at between Great Britain and Austria.
which will come into operation under
certain eVentualities
The Turkish embassy issued another
statement today, declaring that the re-
ports of massacres emanate from the
Bulgarian side and are purposely exag-
opean intervention. It reiterates disbe-
lief in the seriousness Of the Beirut situ-
alton and adds:
The Turkish government therefore,
hopes the American warshipS will de-
part as speedily as possible as their
presence only tends to incite the people
From Constantinople the embassy is in
formed that there is no reason for the
assembling of the American ships at
Beirut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
SAVED FROM LYNCHERS.
A Negro Rescued from Mob in
Chicago by Policemen.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Under a fusilade of
bricks and stones, policemen last night
rescued John Brinkley, a negro muir
derer from a mob of lynchers. Brinkley
shot and killed Charles Mccarthy, a
plasterer, almost in the presence of the
latter's wife. who stood in the, doorway
holding her baby. The killing grew out
of a quarrel in which Mccarthy had ac-
cused Brinkley of stealing chickens from
his premises. Following the shooting
the negro was captured by mob after
a chase of several blocks. He was being
terribly beaten and there were cries of
lynch him when the police arrived The
officers, with a vigorous use of their
clubs fought their way through the
mob and arrested the murderer.
At the police station Brinkley tainted
from terror and when revived he begged
to be locked up where no mob could get
at him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09

government Office where he met the
Italian consul and the Austrian consul
who had come to complain about bur-
glaries to their house., The governor
ordered an investigation of the attack
on Mr.. MageIssen but the only result
was the arrest of a young Christian
who had attended a marriage on the
previous night and in whose possession
was Found a toy pistol.
The American vice consul indignant
ly refused to accept the arrest of this
man and decided to visit his brother
in-law, the american consul general
who was staying in the mountains to
the north of Beirut
three months before Mr.. Magelssen
was attacked by men in Turkish uni
form, but whom by his strength he
put to flight 1t adds that there is lit
tie public safety in Beirut and it is
very dangerous for Europeans to go
on the streets at night. Murder and
pillage are daily occurrences and many
families have moved to Egypt
SITUATION Is IMPROVING.
Washington, Sept. 9.-The navy de-
partment has received a cablegram from
Rear Admiral Cotton. dated Beirut yes
terady, saying that there were no seri-
Gus disturbances in Beirut Monday
night. The situation there is improving
and public feeling is growing quieter.
WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN.
Rome, Sept. "a communication re-
ceiVed from the Italian ambassador at
Constantinoole. says the Turkish min
ister of foreign affairs has assured
him that the most energetic measures
will be taken to punish those who were
responsible for the recent conflict at
Beirut. The minister added that
there need be no fear that any such in
cident would re-Occur, and asserted
insurrection in Macedonia would be
suppressed in one week."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
ADMISSION DAY.
Anniversary Is Being Observed
Throughout California

San Francisco. Cal, Sept. 9.-The fif-
ty-third anniversary of the admission
of California into the union is being
observed today. Several cities of the
state are celebrating the event on
large scale but by far the largest gath
ering is at San lose. where the Native
Sons of the Golden West are holding
their annual celebration. The order is
composed of $50 Darlors. with a MEM
bership exceeding $1,000 and with it
are allied the Native Daughters of the
Golden West with a membership of
1000. The first parlor of Native Sons
was organized in 1875 with member
ship of %. the Native Daughters
sDringing into existence in 1886 with 33
names on the charter. Both organiza-
tons have grown tremendously and
WELD great strength, especially polit-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
ExPRESSMEN WILL WAIT.
Companies Willing to Enter Into Ne
gotiations With Employees.

Chicago, Sept. 9-The National Union
Of Railroad Express Employees decided
at z meeting to postpone strike until
all efforts to make a settlement had
been exhausted Word was received that
several of the express companies We're
willing to enter into negotiations for a
settlement. President Modi counselled
the moderation.
Offers of assistance were received from
the American Federation of Labor and
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
The men demand a Is per cent in
crease. No wage increase has been made
since prosperity began, while living ex-
penses have.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
MILLIONAIRE TO JAIL.
Has to Stand in Car and Will Not
Give Up His Ticket.

Atlantic City, n. J., Sept. 9.-Samuel
Jackson, a millionaire real estate
broker with offices at 40 Wall street,
New York. went to Jail rather than
give up his railroad ticket on a train
on which he was not furnished seat
He gave the ticket to the special Off
Ger who escorted him to the station
house. after he had seen a record made
of his entrance into the Jail, and was
then released. He intends to start SUIT
at once to test the right of a railroad
corporation to demand a ticket when
a seat is not furnished the passenger.
jackson tame over on the express
train on the Pennsylvania line and was
compelled to change at Germantown
.Iurction to reach this city. There was
40 vacant seat on the Atlantic City
train when he boarded it and he re-
fused to give up his ticket to the con-
ductor. holding to it during the whole
Of his seventy-mile standing ride
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
Prepares for His Mission.

New York. Sept. 9.-Judge George S.
Batcheller, of the International Tribunal
of Egypt, who has been appointed by
President Roosevelt to be the American
representative at a conference to be held
abroad in December with representatives
of other governments in relation to the
treaties of Egypt with the several powers.
will leave his summer home in Saratoga
today to receive Instructions from the
state department in regard to the confer
ence. The judge expects to sail in few
days, and will resume his judicial labors
andria, Egypt, in the latter part of Oc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
ADDRESSED TO JONES.
Arkansas Senator's Name Con-
nected With Mystery.

Chicago, Sept. "a dispatch to the
Record-Herald from San Francisco says:
The body of a day-old infant has been
found at North Beach with cord about
its neck, showing ii had been strangled-
The body was wrapped in copy of the
Buffalo Evening Times on which was a
Washington Arkansas, Evening Bulletin
This was wrapped in a copy of a San
Francisco newspaper The police are try
ing to find who has arrived recently from
Arkansas and what connection the former
chairman of the Democratic national
committee has with the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
Harvest Hand Is Lost.

T. B. Gerow. director of the state free
employment bureau. has received inquiry
from the New York employment bureau
asking for Information as to the where
abouts of John R. Fitzpatrick. He left
New York city on July to come west
and work in the Kansas harvest fields. It
is supposed that he was among the num-
bev sent on west by the Kansas bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-09
Killed bY the MarahaI

Deanfield, KY. Sept. 9.-Eugene Phil
lips farmer, was killed today by John
Guess, town marshal. Guess was shot
while attempting to serve a warrant on
Phillips and returned the fire.