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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06

New Bern, n. c., August 5.-A funny
thing occurred In the mayors court here
when City Attorney w. D. MeIver ap-
Feared before the bar of justice for riding
his wheel In forbidden places. as Mr.. Nc
Iyer is himself the author of the ordinance
against wheeling on the sidewalks. He
bravely faced the music, however paying
the costs in the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06

The Wilson News says that $4,000 pounds
of tobacco were sold on the Wilson mar
ket opening day at prices Lowest in the
history of the Wilson MARKET" and it
ADDS: I'm fact few piles comparatively
speaking, sold today above five cents, while
two, three and four cents brought the
bulk of the break.
ITO say that the tobacco planters are
dissatisfied but mildly expressed their
view of the outlook. Many expected low
prices but the prices today were dis
pairing. Many say that they viii never
plant another leaf. while nearly all win
at least reduce their crop considerably.
"All the buyers were not represented on
the sales today notably the Imperial and
some advance in prices is expected when
the other buyers go on the market
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06
PRICES GET WORSE.
lGreenville Refector.l

The breaks at the tobacco warehouses
were very small today. there being hardly
more than 10000 pounds on sale. Prices
were even lower than on the opening day
and both the farmers and warehousemen
feel discouraged. The trust certainly has
the situation by the neck and is showing
a disposition to squeeze it. This thing,
however. Greenville is doing as well as
any other market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06

A gentleman from Dupin County, who
had tobacco here today on the market,
wanted to know if the large and imposing
tobacco factory just nearing completion
could be rented for a henery. He proposes
to go into the poultry business.-Wilson
News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06

Some. and not few farmers were
heard to remark today that if Col Gun
ingham was TO come now he would find
nc difficulty in organizing his protective
standardization News
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06

It's not only low here but it is so on
every tobacco market that has opened this
season. and if these prices prevail through
the season. there viii be no more tobacco
planted in this Eastern section. The out
look is alarming-Wilson News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-06
THE SOUTH AND COTTON.

Atlanta Constitution.
The fact appears to be that the South
has the cotton situation at it's command
if our planters will only stand together
and become independent of the Western
packing houses and corncribs. Then they
will be able to make the price of their
staple bear closer and more righteous
relation to the demand that is already
made upon their fields and that is grow
ing larger every day that civilization
makes another sun march
Every reason is in sight why the South
ern cotton raiser should in few years
become the most independent producer CT
raw staple that the world has ever
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
WHY GIVEN TO BAILEY.
Law Made It Necessary to Place Irri-
cation Suit There.

There has been considerable comment
upon the factsthat the house ways and
means committee placed the appropria-
ton for the Kansas-Colorado litigation
in the supreme court in the hands Of
Governor Bailey instead Of in the hands
Of the attorney general II is pointed
out that this action was taken because
of the provision OF section 1908 of the
general statutes Of 1901, which reads as
follows.
Whenever the governor shall receive
notice Of the commencement Of any ac-
ton OF proceedings. BY which the rights.
interests or property Of the state shall
be liable to be affected, he shall inform
the attorney general thereof, and re-
quire him to act in conjunction with the
counsel OF the proper party to protect
the interests of the state AID in any
such case, or in any action prosecuted
or defended in behalf Of the state. he
may. If the public interests require IT.
employ such counsel as he shall deem
proper to assist in any such action or
proceeding. and in case OF the absence
or sickness OF the attorney general, OF
if he shall be in any way interested ad-
versely to the state in any action OF pro
ceeding. the governor may employ coun-
sci 70 act in his stead -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
Sick
H Ad a ch es From
Army Life
Finally Caused Nerv-
Gus Dyspepsia.
DR.. Miles Nervine Cured
Me.

Nervousness. indigestion and insomnia are
the three greatest Affections Of mankind
Attended as they are By . thousand dis
agreeable symptoms the victim is IN constant
misery. Pity the person who cannot sleep,
enjoy his food nor secure rest and peace Of
mind DR.. Miles Nsrvire IS 3 sure cure for
AL three malaaies. L soethcs the brain,
strengthens the nerves Of the stomach ard
digestive organs, bringing sleep, rest, health,
strength and good digestion
Smallpox contracted while IN tie army.
LEFT ne with 4 disease Of the spine, nearly
bind. and with 4 complication of nervous
affections Perhaps the NEST distressing Of
all my troubles were the sick headaches
which grew more frequent and severe as the
years passed by, until became a confirmed
6vspepsic with all the characteristic symp-
toms of nervousness, indigestion, and IN
sonniz- In my se1ncn Tor health. I left my
cid home IN Aroostook county, Maine, and
located IN the west Soon after coming here
my attention was called to Dr. Miles Re
stoTatiVc Marvine, and I decided to try Il
Il soon stepped my headaches ard I have
not had one since. When I had taken SIX
bottles my health was wonderfully I'M proved
IN every way. I an well today. eat and
sleep all right and in fact feel that nv youth
has been rerewed.r-J. B. BVRoN, New
Whztcom. Wash.
All druggists sell and guarantee iirst bot
lie Dr.. Mises' Remedies. Send fer free book
On NervsNs and Heart Diseases Address
Dr.. Miles Msdieal &C.. Ellhzrt, Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
CONFIRMED BY SENATE.
Cortelyou and Stanley Are Both
Voted Into Office.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE senate has
confirmed the nomination oE Geo. s.
Cortelyou to be secretary of commerce
and labor under the act creating the
new department. The nomination was
referred to the COMMITTEES after the
senate went into executive session and
the committee was polled on the floor
Senator Depew reported the nomination
with a favorable recommendation. he
asked for immediate action. and as
there was no opposition Mr.. CorteIyou
was confirmed.
Other combinations were. H f.
WadswOrth- agent for the Indians Of the
Sdoshone agency in Wyoming, VIM +.
Stanley. Kansas, commissioner to negO-
tate with the Indians Of the Cherokee.
Choctaw. chIckasha, Muscogee and Sem
mole nations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
DISGUISED As MEN.
Two Seattle Women Rob Their siste.
of Jewelry.

Two Seattle Women Rob Their Sister
of Jewelry.
Seattle, wash. Feb 1T.-Disguised in
home of Mrs. Sophia Reeves. wife OF
DR.. Powell Reeves. and robbed Mrs
Reeves and Mrs. Howard George Of dia-
monds and other jewels worth nearly
So GOO. In struggle which ensued the
women highwaymen returned the jewels
and. it is said. disclosed their identity
as the two sisters Of Mrs. George.
Police detectives chose to consider the
matter as joke until tonight when
they arrested the alleged robbers. who
gave their names as Mrs Emma Butts
and Mrs. Nelson Preston The detectives
made an investiga ton. but made no re-
port. so that Chief Sullivan is now try
ing to find ont what IS going on in his
own department.
Reviewers played an important part
in the holdup, but despite these danger
Gus weapons Mrs Reeves put up a
fight and was cool throughout Mrs.
George tainted and took no part in the
fight. The intruGers wore black bags
over their heads with holes cut FOR eyes
and also had their faces blackened- One
carried the gag and the other had q
medicine bottle, supposed to contain
chloroform.
Hold up your hands and be quiet. "
one Of them ordered we've come after
your money ana your diamonds and we
Us TO OF not"
With this command one of the women
stepped 10 where Mrs. Reeves was sit
ting and tore from her neck a long chain
and a watch The other Jewels We're
taken from the dresser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
AT THE PLAY LAST NIGHT.

The Decker and Eerouee stock company.
with Miss Lillian Mortimer. which is play
ing at the Grand this week. IS far above
the average popular price company Miss
Mortimer is an actress Of unusual ability
and plays II part ef WayWard child o.
a grand lady with equally good results
She is supported by good company and
the vaudeville specialties between acts are
very good Baby Lewis Is IA excellent
in1tlator and the Mcconnell sisters can
dance. although their singing might be
improved
owing TO the sickness of enc Of the
members last night the company did not
present Princess Of Patches. as adver-
Used bur- put on instead "A Gambler 8
Sweetheart which was billed for tonight
On account of their failure 70 present
Princess Of Patches last night the com
psnv will play the production tonight with
Monday night prices or one lady free with
each paid admission. the system which
nued every seat last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
KANSAS is NOT GUILTY.
An Eastern Newspaper Poet Who
Went Astrav.

What's the matter with the Buffalo
Evening News Unjust be buffaIoed and
loeoed. at least the pCet of the staff is.
Tor fy what hOcus p0cus did he get the
kissing bill into the Kansas legislature
NO senator has heard of it. Not rep
ressntative knows anything about it.
The janitors and doorkeepers deny all
knowledge The secretary Of the senate
and the scribe Of the house deny that
Sucn OIL has been presented When
the Buffalo poet racked his brain for the
following jingle he had to place it some
where, SO he fOisted it onto Kansas.
Great Caesars Ghost Hasn't Kansas
enough to bother her without having
boiling Pegasus trampiing over her sa-
cred institutions in this manner2 But
Kansas seems to be doomed to take the
brunt Of bad poetry along with the gut
tersnipes OF New York Here is the Of
Tense Of the Buffalo News poet:
WHAT THE NATTER WITH KAN
SAS2
Nov these. indeed. be parlous days in the
Kansas reservation.
Fer the cornhill solons have a bill forbid
ding OSCILLATION.
We've seen some weird and grewsoue
things IN the way OF legislation
But Of all the law We ever saw, this surely
Back. back I say ye whiskered rubes Of
the land Of irrigation-
What know ye of the -honeyed sweets OF
Iabial conjuEation2
Confns yourselves to problems Of success
fuI cultivation
- -7iA anu S-t1Ai4 A1l4dtA NLIkS VI tAAk
vegetation
A pretty spectacle forsooth. this talk OF
From mouths hedged in by spiny growths
of brfstliug capiilation
50 thick they couldn't get within a foot
of the location
Essential 10 performing the delightful op-
Grafton
It's plain to me that all this anti-kissins
Is simpiy due to failure Of successful con
And SO warn ys devoteez of silly santa
ton
To turn your minds and whiskers to some
other ayoCatlOu-
We've stood for many fearsone things
from out in that location.
But this is going Just bit beyond the
limitation
We've stood for tales about your crops
and curbed our irritation
Wee stood for cyclone stories that defy
ina inatiou,
We've stood for all these. yea, We even
stood for Carrie Nation
But hang me if we'll stand to make
crime Of oaeulation:
Now. just a friendly tip to you misguided
sons OF kens5s-
There's rot a thing in this broad land
from Yukon TO Matanzas-
Can equal for a minute the exquisite game
Of kissin=.
Co get a shave and try it once; you don't
know what you're missingl
Buffalo Evening News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
sTUBBS GETS CONTRACT.
Lawrence Man VIII Build Rock Island
Extension.

". r. Stubbs, the representative from
Douglas county was notified last night
that the Rock Island railway company
mas awarded his firm the cont act Tor
building the new extension Of that road
from the present terminus of the Ch0c-
taw to Tucumcari. \. IT. The contract
includes grading contract work and
bridging. and amounts to about 81 900 r.
01o
Mr.. Stubs says that the contract will
be sub-let- and that / 600 teams and p
600 men viii be put to work as soon as
possible. Headquarters VIII be estab-
Iished at Tucumeari Immediately.
The Stubs Contracting company is
now working on rs miles OF the new
Rock Island line between Kansas City
and ST Louis. That contract involves
an expense of about 81. 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
A HORRID AFFAIR.
Cummins Murder Trial Shows
Brutal Conduct.

Wellington. Kss., Feb. 1.-THE evil
dence for the defense in the John Cum
Minis murder trial was finished Monday
afternoon. The defense sought to show
by expert medical testimony that 4
wound. such as was made on the girls
head by the broomstick. was not. in its
nature. fatal.
Specific instances Of the wife's brutal
ity to the girl were related by neighbors
and the two sons. The latter testified
that their mother controlled everything
about the house and farm and that
Cummins was afraid to do anything
without her consent. He and the girl
qusrreled continually and he struck her
on several occasions with his fist Mrs
Cummins at one time struck the girl
over the head with a stick Of stove
wood and at another time held her head
IN the horse trough TIL she was apDar-
entity dead.
One Of the sons testified that his
mother made his father write out and
sign in his presense a confession that he
had killed the girl and took possession
Of and kept the paper. over his violent
protest This confession IS the strongest
feature of the states case. and the de-
Tense has tried to show that 1t was ex-
torted by threats and r1isreDresen tor
on the part Of the woman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
MR. Unions SCHEME.
Proposes a New Plan to "Dam the
Draws

Proposes a New Plan to Dam the
Draws
For years there has been a cry in
northw western Kansas to dam the
draws" not in any profane sense. but
to store water for irrigation purposes.
No general plan has ever been followed,
however. but now Representative Lin
Ton Of Smith county believes he has
plan that VIII work. and he has intro
dueed q bill IN the house TO authorize it,
Mr. Linton idea is 10 build the dams
so that the public roads viii cross them
thereby improving the roads and Great
ing reservoirs at the same time The
bill provides that the work may be done
at the expense of the township IN which
the reservoir viii be located. if ordered
oy the township board. and It provides
that any person desiring such = reser-
voir created may give notice 10 all par
ties Interested and make application to
the township hoard to have It done. If
the board orders it the dam shall be
built the same as any other road i'm
provements would be made. under the
supervision Of the road Overseer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

er, in order to save his interest. had
to pay all mortgage as the son refused.
Now the father wishes to tax half the
mortgage that he paid to the half Of the
property owned by the son and the son
refuses This can not be done as the
statute of limitation has run against it
said Judge Hazen. This is not justice
but It is the law and very often in
these cases Justice is not done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

Denver. Feb. IA special to the
News from Carlsbad. y II. says Geo
II. Hutchius, proprietor Of the Hotel
Schlitz. and one Of the best known
newspaper correspondents in the south
west was shot and killed by Clabe
Merchant Of Black River. in a street
duel Merchant vas badly wounded
but may recover. They quarrelled over
a trifling matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
WHO IS Dir. FIELD?
Supposed Kansan Becomes Insane ia
California

Supposed kansGn Becomes Insane in
California
The Los Angeles papers contain the
following item about a man who may
belong at Atchison, Kan.
DIR George H. Field. aged Il years.
became suddenly insane at the Union
depot at midnight and had to be taken
10 the city Jail for restraint Field was
seated at the depot and suddenly jump
ed 10 his feet and commenced to veil
and attempt to strike persons waiting
for trains.
When searched cards were found
showing that he IS a physician and sur
geou with an Office at No. 211 Davis
street Santa Rosa. Cal He had tick
ct from Los Angeles to Atchison. kan,
but he said he was not from California
and was not going to Kansas He has
2 small amount or money in his posses
son. :.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
LAFAYETTE'S GRANDSON
Attached to the French Embassy al
Washington.

Paris. Feb 1.-THE foreign office
today announced the appointment Of
the Vfscomte de Chambrun to be an
attache OF the French embassy at
washington he IS great grandson
- sTavztts was the representative OF
the Lafayette family at the Rocham-
beau ceremonies and is brother Of
MARQUIS de Chambrun. 8 member Of
the chamber Of deputies who is the
ranking representative Of the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
HOFTZGER REBUEED.
Opposition to Endorsement of
Harris.

Last Saturday the senate passed the
resolution endorsing Senator 81 A.
Harris Tor the position of isthmian canal
commissioner Monday afternoon the
seuats reafirmed its endors ement- At
the passage OF Sana tor W ulte6unle1' s.
resolution there were but three dissent
ing votes but Npftzger filed notice thar
he would move a recens1dera ton Of the
iutlon Yesterday Nottzger MADE
the notion The motion was Ilnue1l-
atelv tabled with a. vigor thar viii
doubtless keep it. out of sight for the
rest Of the session %oftZger and smith
made speeches against the Harris meas
ure. Wuifezuhler and Pestana sup
ported 1T.
Fred Dumont Smith must anticipate
being q justice IF the supreme court Ira
any case he wants to have 2 good salary
attached TO 1he position if it should fan
10 niu- He has introduced q bill To
increase the salary Of judges of the
supreme court from $1,000 to 5000 per
year
At the request of q number CT Grand
ARMY men. hin has been introduced
hE Senator Carpenter TO appropriate
$4,000 for preserving relics gathered at
the state headquarters of the Kansas
Department Of the 9. a. r. The head
quarters already has number Of fagz.
presentation swords, banners and the
IKE and Department Commando
LOOMS IS anxious that they should be
taken care Of
Apparently the tight which Edward
Stevens. x-suDerintendent of the To-
peka Industrial institute. and others
threatened 10 make upon the anDr0-
urIaricu for the institute. has not ma
teriaized Senator Clancy has intro
duead a bill appropriating 5000 for the
school
a bin FOR state geological and eco
70 rl ---I
peka In connection with the state
Academy of Science. has been intro
ouesd by Senator CLANCY Of Shawnee
1t g me purpose Of the bin to create
s1al make and record an examination
on me geological formation of the state
with special reference to the presence
q gas OIL clay ores and mineral for
-ls--ai ana economic maps and Illus
Lrated reports A salary Of 81 GOO and
ffs2 l1- expenses is attached TO the job
err tne establishment OF a broom fac
tQls ia ne state reformatory at Hutch
lil=e1 a Dill has been introduced into the
efaTs senate BIZ Findlay of Rice II car
yes wan u an appropriation Of $4,000
4NI Ll= installation Of the factory with
4Aetaer appropriation Of $4,000 al a re-
rSiE -N= iNnQ to purchase ra W material
enc 70 pay zae running expenses of the
f7lepl7nInenr There has been opDosi-
t.el 90 the Dill from broom makers in
the east. who tried to nreva1t + fro--l
ever being Introduced Thav --iIl ~ III
they can to- prevent its nessage Er5-, -
las Is a broom corn dealer and has con
----71 some extensive operations in the
way Of coruering the marker on fr,ras
occasions.
HIS BIN authorizes the directors oe +r,a
t@A9l ma cory to contract for their supply
the product of the factorv
a bin, under which if If heeor,as n
law, IL VIII be possible for every town
ship in Kansas 70 have a hfDL sebr-1
Of its own has been introduced info me
state senate. The bill also provides mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

Palma. Island OF sIajorCa. Feb IL
TIE italian bark Iris from Peusa cola
into the bay Of Palma with several Of
those on board suffering from what Is
believed to be bubonic plague Two
Of the crew died during the Fegage-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

The viscomte viii sail for New York
March = Owing to the recent death Of
his mother. the venera bic marquise.
who was the head Of the family. the
viscomte is in mourning and viii be
compelled to withhold from particfpa-
ton in social events for the present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
MARRIED IN LAWRENCE.
Nebraska Nan Left Home With His
Sister-in-Law.

Beatrice. Neb. Feb. 17-GiIead Reyn-
olds. the 20-year-old husband Of Myrtle
Reynolds. after living with his wife a
year suddenly discovered that ne lovad
her sister better. and the affair culni-
mated in him running away with Nora
Stanley his sister -iu-laW-
Mrs Reynolds the next day took steps
toward recapturing her faithless hus-
band and trsacheTous sister A large
number OF postal cards were issued de-
scfibing the parties and Offering 800 re-
ward for their apprehension. These she
scattered broadcast over the country
and she patiently awaits results
Reynolds and his wife were married in
Lawrence, kas-, after a three months
courtship. At the invitation OF Reynolds
and bis wife her sister came up from.
Kansas to visit them The eIOpemen.
was the result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

The following scores were made at the
Topeka ~ hist club last night. West ARD
Pennekanap ma king the high plus score.
NORTH AND SOUTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17
ST. sHOTs ATHOMENEWs.

HER MAIDEN AM
What was your maiden name2ss 7 asked
4 maiden fair one day.
What was ycur maiden name7'
She bluzheds
7 hardly like TO say
Again 7 asked her maiden name
She hid behind her ian.
Ard said. ssOf course, my maiden aim
Was to secure a man
Los Angeles Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

Hobart's high mixed. government
standard. best feed On earth, 632 Quincy
street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

Payne Has Govt
Washington. Feb. 17=Postmas ter
General Payne is confined to his apart
ments BY an attack Of govt