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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22

to men as they walked on the streets.
And not only in Raleigh. Thousands
and thousands of cigars were given away
in Charlotte the other day and the same
story comes from other towns all over
the State. The thing is done on a big
scale. Ten or fifteen men are sent to a
town to work it thoroughly, and then
they go on to some other place and
work that, and so on. 1t is all done
with great system.
In some cases even packages of cigars
are sent to certain persons by mail. A
gentleman in Raleigh received such a
package a few days ago.
Every inducement is made to the re-
tail dealer. For every thousand five cent
cigars, for instance, for which he pays
$33, he will get 200 cigars free, or possi-
bly, more in some places where the com
petition is very keen. All the orders
taken by salesmen are turned over to the
jobber, who pays about $29. OF course
the smaller maker cannot afford to give
away his goods at this rate. He offers
his thousand cigars for 1913, and nothing
to give to boot. Sc he can't sell his
cigars unless the people have determine
tion enough to stand by their local manu-
facturer.
1t is actually said that one jobber who
bought $4,000 of one of the more ex-
pensive brands made by the Trust was
given gratis 10000 cigars. This is one
of the things that can be done by COM
pany whose capital stock is 100000, OOC,
with shares worth 800, or over 81 ,20O,-
00O 900.
Then tremendous sums are given away
in the guessing contests. For instance,
next December SAP, 500 will be given in
prizes to those estimating nearest to the
number of cigars on which $500 tax per
thousand is paid during the month OF
November, 1908, as shown by the total
sales of stamps of the United States
Bureau Department Every 100 bands
from the trust made cigars will entitle
a person to four estimates.
Then, besides all that are the regular
premiums for bands, so numerous that
it takes an so page. catalogue to illustrate
and describe them.
1t is we'll known that in the large
cities of the country the Trust has es-
tablished its own retail stores under the
name of the United States Cigar Stores
COMPANY In New York and several
other cities the retailers have organized
in great force to fight this latest inno-
walton.
A tobacco man said yesterday that the
Darlington Cigar Company, of Durham,
used to work some fifteen hands, but had
reduced its force to two or three now,
for the same reason that the Norwood
Company goes out of business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
A DASH FOR FREEDOM
BY TWELVE IN
STRIPES.
One of Them Shot Dead by
tie Guards at Castle
Haynes.
TWO OTHERS WOUNDED
Five are Recsptured and Returned 10 the Stock
ade---0lhers are Reported TO be Sur
rounded in a Swamp Harrison
Martin, New Mar, Led
the Conyicts.
Especial to News and Observer


Wilmington, N. c., April 2O.-Twelve
convicts serving terms aggregating ten
years on the New Hanover chain gang
made a dash for liberty this morning as
they were being brought out of the
stcckade at Castle Haynes and six of them
succeeded in making good their escape.
Jno. Taylor, colored, serving twelve
months for larceny in Wilmington, was
shot and almost instantly killed by the
guards, and two others, Andrew Lee and
Eli Penny, serving short terms from Co
lumbus county, were overhauled and re-
turned to the stockade.
Tonight Sam Leary, serving twelve
months, and Charles Bryan, serving sixty
days. from Craven county. were cap
tured by colored guards stationed at
Northeast River bridge which they at
tempted to cross. Jno. II. Carter, white,
serving six months from Columbus, was
also captured
p. Hughes, white, serving four years
for bigamy. from Columbus county, was
wounded as he ran but has not been re-
captured.
Forney George, colored, from Columbus,
is also wounded according to reports by
eonvicts captured, and several others are
surrounded in swamp near castle
Haynes.
Two OF the remaining convlcts at large
are from Columbus. two are from Cra-
ven and two are from New Hanover.
The uprising among the prisoners was
led by young Harrison Martin, who
claims Durham as his home and who
was convicted and sentenced to two
years on the roads at last weeks term
of court after a sensational trial for
perjury and assault with a deadly weap-
on upon a widow, accounts of which ap-
peared in this correspondence.
The commissioners offer rewards of $50
for his capture $50 for the capture of
hughes who is also wanted in Arson and
$40 for the capture of each Of the ne
groes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
Well Known Here.

Mr.. Charles Y. Cheatham, who has dis
appeared from his home in Portsmouth,
Va, is we'll known in this city, where he
lived for a time, until shortly before last
Christmas. He held position in the
freight office OF the Seaboard Air Line.
Shortly before leaving Raleigh Mr..
Cheatham had a severe attack of nervous
prostrat.on.
A friend, it is reported, met him in
New York the other day. and his brother
has gone theN to look him up. He told
his friend that he intended entering a
san.tarium.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22

American republic was the information
received by the Times from Honduras
today.
The popular sentiment was favorable
to Bonilla by the evidence of the whole
sale assertions of the government troops,
who joined his army Since Bonilla has
assumed control of government affairs,
quiet prevails, and the belief is express
ed that the country will be more pros
porous under his administration than IL
has ever been.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
GRAND SERVICE OF MUSIC.
At Church Of the Good Shepherd the Easter
Music Was Repeated.

At the Church of the Good Shepherd
on Sunday there was repeated the SPLEEN
did music that was enjoyed on Easter
Sunday.
1t was a veritable feast, and grew
better because of it's repetition. There
has not been at any time a more de-
lightful service of sacred music and
those who heard it were deeply i'm
pressed. The service at night was a
choral service throughout and in this
Rev. The adore d. Bratton took part, in
toning hi portion of the service. 1t was
a grand Offering of musical praise to God
and was of such a nature as to make one
aspire to higher ideals in Christian
service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
Bonilla Rules in Honduras

New Orleans. April 2O.-Bonilla is now
president of Honduras. Arias is in prison
at Tegucalpa and Sierra is a fugitive in
Nicaragua having fled to that country
for safety when the handful of govern
ment troops deserted him at Necaorle,
and on April 6, when the rebels. under
Generals Barhona and Maldonado made
an attack on the government forces
under command of General Sierra and
then marched into the capital. where
Arias was made a prisoner.
This. with the news that quiet pre-
vailed in the erstwhile disturbed Central
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
Up Goes the Stock.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. April 20.-The Northern
Securities shares sold off to 947s early in
the day but just before official news of
the decision reached this city, the mar
ket turned and the stock sold up to 99&.
Representatives of the Northern Securi-
ties Company expressed much pleasure
over the news. Colonel Clough, general
counsel and fourth -presidentof of
the company, said the modification of the
decree removes all obstacles to the car
ryng out of the company's regular busl-
ness, including the payment of dividents.
J. p Morgan & Company would not COM
ment on the order of the court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
To Welcome Our Warships.
(By the Associated Press.)

Kiel, April 20.-The warships of the
United States European squadron will be
welcomed here during the yachting week,
and the members of the executive COM
mittee of the Imperial Yacht Club have
already discussed informally how to en-
terrain the American visitors
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22
Mr.. Kenney of Raleigh Speaks.

Especial to News and Observer)
Boston, Mass. April 20.-Mr. John B..
Kenney of Raleigh. N. :. delivered a
fitting address at the Patriots banquet
tonight. The southerner was well re-
ceived. A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22

The average man can see where fame
makes some mighty poor selections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-22

SMOKE la Josephine" and Young
Fritz"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not he cared by Halls Catarrh Cure.
I. J CHENEY & Co, Props To
ledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known +.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable i'll all bus
mess transactions and financially able
TO carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.
WAIDrxG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hall Catarrh Cure is taken internal
". acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. J. R. Alamia of Hidalgo ar
rived by yesterdays train, and is
visiting friends here.
Victor Schneider, left on the
steamer for Galveston. where he
expects to obtain position.
Major C. W. Mason and wife will
arrive at the post tomorrow after
noon, coming via Matamoros.
Mrs. R. H. Wallis and Miss Ida
Rousset returned Yesterday from a
visit of several days at the Point.
Mrs. W. L. Lipscomb and her
niece, Miss Mamie Closner, arrived
from Hidalgo yesterday afternoon.
The Spinsters will be pleased to
see you at their Convention this
evening. Doors open at 7:15, and
and performance promptly at s
o'clock.
Sam Levin, the we'll known
drummer, of Victoria, Texas arrived
by last nights stage, and is in
terviewing our merchants in the
interest of his house.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23

OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTER
Omaster, Department of Texas, San
Antonio, Texas, Jan 10, 1908. Sealed
Proposals, in tripiicate, for construction
Of two settings tanks and connecting
same to water system at Fort Brown,
Texas, will be received here and at the
Office of Post Quartermaster until -
O'Clock NJ, Feb. Is, 1908, United
States reserves the right TO reject any
or all bids. Information furnished on
application. Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be marked Proposals for
Settling Tanks, at Fort Brown" and
addressed to the undersigned, or to Post
OuartermasteI, Fort Brown, Texas
JNO i. GLEN, c. Q. NJ.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
She Tied Up the Rrong Shoe.

An amusing incident occurred
the other day in a Brookline
(Mass.) electric car, which was
comfortably filled, when a well
dressed young woman entered
and took a seat next to a man.
Presently she leaned forward and
began to tie up her shoe lacing,
1t proved rather difficult to do
with her gloves on, but after a
while the passenger witnessing
the performance saw the feat &C
complished and the woman sit
back, calmly gazing out OF the
window, as if she was always
tving her shoe" in electric cars.
At the next stop the man beside
her rose to get off. There came a
struggle, and then horror mutual
and general. The two were fast
ened, not exectly hand and foot,
but shoe and shoel So diligently
had the young woman tied the
knots that the lacing had to be
cut by a ready pocketknife before
The couple could be separated.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
NOTICE..

l will dispose of my entire stock
of cattle, horses, sheep and goats,
at private sale for cash. They will
be ready for inspection, after Jan
uary 1st., 1903, at my ranch six
miles north of Brownsville. For
particulars, apply to
Mrs. J. |. =. FRANKLIN,
Brownsville, Texas
12-27. 10ds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
ROOT A POWER.

New York.-The Herald's Wash
ington special says Root is Il COM
ing power in politics. In the face OF
great opposition he is putting legis-
lation through Congress which
would have been almost impossible
for any other man.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23

LosT-A pair of goldbowed spec
tacles. Finder will be suitably
rewarded an returning same to the
owner, whose name can be learned
ut TIE HERALD office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
AN ELEGANT RECEPTION
AT the American Consulate In
Matamoros Yesterday After
noon.

A most elegant and very enjoy
able reception was given yesterday
AFTERNOON, from two until six O'Clock,
ut the United States consulate in
Matamoros, being rendered 10y Mrs.
P Merrill Griffith to Mrs. Samuel
Garcia Cuellar OF Mexico City, who
is visiting relatives in the Heroic
City, and whose husband, Captain
Cuellar, is a member of the staff of
President Diaz.
The enclosed piazza of the con-
sulatr, which was first entered by
the guests, was attractively arrang-
ed with beautiful pot plants and
cut flowers. Seats were cozily placed
here for those who preferred the
cooler air.
The large parlors were also most
effectively decorated. Here were also
exquisite cut flowers and ferns, the
effect of which was materially en-
HANGED by American and Mexican
flags gracefully draped on the walls,
and forming a very pretty and eff
fective background for the floral
decorations.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room, the doorway of which
was draped with two large flags,
American and Mexican, on either
side. This room was also adorned
with flowers, and the handsome cut
glass and china service added much
to the prettily furnished room. De
licious hot chocolate and waters
were served. Mrs. Angela p. de
Colsa and Mrs. f. J. PUG graceful
ly presided at the table.
A Mexican band stationed in the
corridor played throughout the AT
ternoon.
In the receiving line with Mrs.
Griffith were Mrs. Samuel Garcia
Cuellar. Mrs. Falcon dc Ia Peha
and the beautiful little daughter OF
OF Captain and Mrs. Cuellar, little
Lolita. Mrs. Griffith was very be-
comingly gowned in black peau de
sole skirt with blue taffeta waist and
red roses. Mrs. Cuellar. the guest OF
honor, wore magnificent gown OF
black silk trimmed with real lace,
and diamond ornaments. Mrs Col
sa. elegant yellow silk with black
velvet trimming, and Mrs. de la
Peha black silk with pink roses.
Little Lolita Cuellar wore dainty
gown of pale blue silk trimmed with
lace and chiffon.
The guests included most of the
leading society ladies of Matamoros
and Brownsville, all of whom were
beautifully gowned. Among the
former were noted Mrs. Adelaide ?.
de Cuellar. Mrs. E. J. PUG, Mrs.
Ventura Y. de Gallardo, Mrs. Julia
de NJ. de Macmanus, Mrs Francisco
c. de Salazar, Mrs. Adela G. de
Aramburu. Mrs. HOckett, Misses
Lolita Cuellar, Guadalupe Solezzi,
Angela Solezzi, Leonor Cuellar,
Conception Jaramillo, Isabel Bo-
lado. Dvsart and Pike.
Brownsville was represented by
Mesdames Woodhouse, Brulay, Rat
clife, Loew, Cain, Sebree, Layton
Natanson, Switzer, Baker and Bra
Idv. Misses Eugene Brulay, Jeanne
Brulav. Olivia Yznaga, Elsie Wal
Their, Josephine Hooks, Beatrice
Hooks. Julia Bollack, Maudc Lay
ton. and Edith B. Foster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
ABOUT TOWN.

ereHih2.
You will miss a good thing of you
fail to see the Spinsters this even
ing
For sALE-Good frame dwelling
an bali lot in Attn Ward. Apply at
HERALD office.
For REyr-Dwelling in 4th.
Ward: has six rooms, kitchen and
ant houses. Apply at HERALD Of
fee
The Point Isabel wire was stilI
dorn at noon today. The Western
Unioa line has also been down since
yesterday.
Readers of the San Antonio Ex-
press in Brownsville are grumbling
at the failure of that paper to ar
1--WE in last nights mail.
The steamship Manteo sailed
from Brazos to Galveston yesterday
at 1890 p. M, having succeeded in
discharging her entire cargo.
4 reception will be given to
Major Mason and his bride tomor-
row evening at the Administration
building, by the officers off the post.
FoR sALE-One Hamlin and
Garland organ. Has fourteen speak
|, ing stops and ornamental top.
Price, $40 [. 5. coin.
Apply to NJ. E. WooDHousE.
The work of stringing wires for
the tele,Lnne line between the
pump louse and the canal compa-
ny's office in town was completed
Yesterday, and the telephone re-
ceiver> and transmitters were being
put IN today.
Dress rehearsals for the Spinsters'
Convention have been the order for
the last two days. Those who have
enjoyed the privilege OF witnessing
them declare that it is going to be
one Of the best amateur perform
ances ever given in Brownsville.
A number Of the city hackmen
have raised their prize from y
cents to . cents. Mexican coin. y
sudden rise of a hundred per cent
looks rather steep, and yet the latter
price seems cheap enough. The
hackmen could hardly afford to feed
their horses ut the former rates,
since all sorts of feed have been so
scarce and high
The "Spinsters' Convention
which viii be presented at the opera
house Ih> evening is generally Pre-
nouncc,, on of the best comedies OF
the day. 1t has been presented with
great success in a number OF Texas
town, this winter, and the press
generally speaks very highly Of it.
De not fail to see it. Doors spen
AT 7;15 p. m, and performance beg
ins at s o'clock sharp.
The examining trial of Pancho
Martinez and Francisco GuydOn,
charged with unlawfully slaughter
ing beef belonging to ". Shears
was held before Justice Gavito yes
terday, the defendants being bouEd
over to the next term of court IN
der $3.50 bond. FlorentinO and Ri
cardo Cortez, charged with receiv-
ing the stolen meat, were examined
today, and also bound over.
Nothing definite is yet given out
concerning the proposition which
Colonel Lott will make to our peo-
pie in connection with his railroad
project The colonel has interviewed
number of the leading people
and feels encouraged so far. To.
morrow he will meet number o.
our representative men and lay be.
fore them a definite proposition
There is no doubt that it will bt
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
NOTICE.

All person are hereby notified
that am now ready to receive as
or renditions, of property
for the current year.
EzEQUIEL CAvAzos,
Tax Assessor, Cam. Co.
Brownsville, Texas, Jan. 13, 1903.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23
WONDERFUL NERVE.

Is displayed by many a man en-
during pains of accidental Cuts,
Wounds. Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Sore fee. or stiff joints. But there S
no need for it. Bucklen's Arnica
saive will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best Salve on
earth for Piles, too. 25c. at J. l.
Putegnat & Bro, Druggist.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-23

EXTRAORDINARILY AFFAIR.
New York.-The Herald's Column
bia special says that even if Con
zales dies nothing will be done to
Lieutenant Governor Tillm an.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-01-07
HE REFUSED TO SELL.
rurner and His Great Picture,
Building of Carthage"

rurner and His Great Picture, -
Building of CARTHAGE"
When Turner exhibited his great pic
ture, 1.-THE Building of Carthage" he
was disappointed because it had not
been sold at once at the private view
md angry with the press for criticising
It severely. Sir Robert Peel called up
on him.
"Mr. Turner" said he, II admire your
Carthage SO much that want to buy
It. I am told you want 500 guineas for
"Yes." said Turner; sit was 500 gum
cas-, but today it's 600."
"Well," said Sir Robert, ST did not
come prepared to give 600, and must
think 1t over. At the same time 1t
seems to me that the change is an ex-
traordinary piece of business on your
part"
do as you please" said Turner. do
as you please"
After few days Sir Robert called
again upon the great painter. MIR.
Turner" he began, although thought
1t very extraordinary thing for you to
raise your price. shall be proud to buy
that picture. and am prepared to give
you the 600 guineas."
"Ahw said Turner at was 600 gum
cas-, but today it's TOO"
Sir Robert grew angry, and Turner
laughed. II was only In fun he said.
'T don't intend to sell the picture at all.
1t shall be my winding sheet
For years he kept 1t in his cellar.
Then 1t was brought up and hung in
his gallery, where 1t remained as long
MS he lived. When he died, he left 1t
to the nation.-Youth's Companion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-01-07
Forcing the Pace.

George Gordon. an old Scotchman OF
misery habits. was dying. A neighbor
who was on friendly terms with the
old mans relatives agreed to call on
the minister and beg him to try to
induce the old fellow to make will.
The minister consented and at length
persuaded the miser to allow a lawyer
to be sent for.
BY the time he arrived the old man
was rapidly sinking, but the will was
smartly drawn up and duly awaited his
signature. He was propped up in bed
and managed to write George Cor"
Then he fell back exhausted.
An eager relative who stood by seized
the pen and stuck 1t In the dying mans
hand.
"'D,' Geordie. "a" referring to the
next letter of the signature.
The old man glared up wrathfully.
"Dee2" he snapped. "I'll dee when
I'm ready, ye ayaricious wratchw
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-01-07
S. w. COCHRAN & CO.,
DRUGGISTS
Nail ora0ru Supplied, 81 90 per Bottle, Ezprss, Paid.
A Motive Power Famine.

There is now what an officer of one |
Of the great railroads terms motive
power famine" and transportation of
freight is congested at many points
throughout the country. Whereas a
few years ago American locomotive
builders were seeking every opportuni-
ty for the Introduction 6f their ma
chimes on foreign railroads, going fur
tica, they are today unable to meet the
domestic demand, although their facill-
ties have been greatly increased.
There IL also serious shortage of
freight cars, though It ID stated that
all the car builders are busy, with or
ders far ahead of their ability to turn
them out. Hence the freight block
AIDES and delays of which we read
daily In the press dispatches, due to
lack of motive power and rolling
stock.
| This situation, which is q source OF
great annoyance, financial loss and In
some instances real distress, was main
| ly created by the vast volume OF busi-
ness offered to the railroads that they
are apparently unable to handle expe-
ditlously. This Is due In large measure
to tn unprecedented production of the
corresponding activity In the Industries
engaged In working up the material
they supply The abundant harvests
of the season, the rcopening of the an
thracite mines and the check upon
transportation by water caused by the
winter weather are putting upon the
100000 miles of railroad spread over
the wide area of tho United States
burden Of labor with which they are
struggling with insufficient equipment.
While perhaps no human foresight
could foresee the great activity in COM
merce and manufacture which was to
come by reason Of the bumper" crops,
the present freight congestion may In
part at least be due to the failure Of
the carrying companies, Willingly or
otherwise, to grasp the situation in
time to provide a remedy. since every
year when there are abundant crops
In the west we read of something like
the same difficulty in moving them to
the eastern markets. The marvellous
development of the country Is an ac-
copied and gratifying fact. Are the
great railroad corporations and the
makers of railroad supplies keeping in
step with it3