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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-24
BARNUM'S
ORG Kansas Avenue.
After z O'clock
Specials:

Business activity we al
ways liked, but more partic-
ularly of Saturday evenings.
So here are some great in
ducements = bargains that
you do well not to pass by.
This Evening After z O'clock
Our regular lines of SOC
and 65c COrsetS .S5c
Colors white, drab, black,
blue, pink.
Good 1914 Blankets-gray
or tan, excellent quality
for .................45c
Our 81 la Blanket. sc
Mems Unlaundried Shirts,
good muslin, 2100 count linen
in front and bands, reinforced
front and back, continuous
bands .20c
(Not all sizes in stock.)
SO doz. Ladies very fine
and sheer hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, 3-inch hem, very
cheap at 73c-each 10
Is doz. Ladies embroider-
ed and lace effect Handker-
chiefs-each &c
Is doz. Little Girls Hand
kerchiefs, very pretty, ca. 20
so doz. Combination Chit
fon and Jet Pendants, regu-
lar price 25c, this eve. 15c
100doz. Ladies' and Misses
Golf Gloves, the prettiest line
that has ever been shown
cheap at 35c, this eve. Ice
Boys SOC Sweaters-very
handsome .S3c
Mems 75c Sweaters. 43c
Little Boys Suspenders-
real nice sc
10 yards Hope Bleached
Muslin, Lonsdale finish, &C.
inch wide. 60c
10 doz. Mems ST. quality
Pajamas. .4Sc
Gents 3-ply Linen Collars,
15c values-to close the bal
ance. each. .6Mc
Gents 25c Linen Cuffs
per pair ............15c
Gents Celluloid Collars
each Sc
Gold Plated Collar Buttons
each Sc
SOC Gold Plated Cuff But
tons -.-.............l &c
Mems turkey red handker-
chiefs for. Be
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Range of Prices on Stocks.

FURNISHED by J. E. Gall. Commissions.
Grain. Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office no West Sixth street Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock Co.. Kansas City, Mol
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Wool Market

St Louis. Mo-, Oct 24.-WOOI-Harket
steady Territory and western mediums
lsql9c; fine medium, 15q17c; fine, 15@I6c
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E-ITTT CREAM CHEFSE

New York STATE. white. per lb...-....--.. 14c
Brick. per lb- ...-141sd
Limburger. per Lao
Block Swiss, per h.. .1512o
BUTTER. EGGS. POULTRY.
BUTTER-Country, 13c.
EGGS-Case count, 171zc.
POULTRY-Hens, &c h.; ROSTERS, 15c
each: ducks SC lb.: geese, 4c h.; turkeys.
SC ID: broilers. &c ID.
Market very dull and weak.
NEW PRAIRIE HAY-LooSe- Sc 00d7.0A
NEW PRAIRIE HAY-Baled-.. 6.50167.Ga
NEW ALFALFA HAY-Loose.--. 700nS.0a
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Range of Prices.

FURNISHED by J. E. Gall, Commissions.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
Ofice 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock Co., Kansas City, Mol
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Market Gossip
IFurnishe

Furnished by A. G. Goodwin Commits
sion Company, Commission Merchants
and receivers and shippers of grain.
Room No. 3, Columbian building. Inde-
pendent telephone 1881
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CARPET DEPARTMENT.,

Tapestry Portieres, full
size, regular standard quail
ity, for. .S1.5O
Rope Portieres, all quail
ties, pretty combination col
orings, $3.50 and upward.
Chenille Stand Covers
each ............. 3Qc
Nice quality 36 inch Scrim
lOE SOC
Lace Curtains
per pair. 35c upwards
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New York. Oct 24.-BUTTER-R
lday, 3160 packages. Market firm. State
airy, 15d20c: creamery, 16Q22c.
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READS OUR ADS

and makes COMPARISONS. She likes to
deal at a store where her patronage is
appreciated. where the clerks are polite
and obliging. where she can buy every
thing she wants in the eatable line and
where everything is clean and in order.
People are not coming to our store
simply out of friendship. If you're not
in the crowd. better follow up and get
acquainted with US. That's all we want
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Chicago, Oct. q.
Open High Low Close Yes
Kansas City Grain

FURNISHED by ]. E. Gall, Commissions,
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
$50 Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock Co., Kansas City, Mol
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YOU
BEING
ONE

of the procession. know the reason for
steady gain in permanent patrons.
namely, quality, courtesy and economy.
Our business has grown wonderfully in
the past year. Not by accident. either.
The woman of the house
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Kansas City, Oct. a.
Open High Low Close Yes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
GRAVES TO Be OPENED
Investigation CT Thirty-four
Directed. Seeking Evidence
Against Hossey.
(By the Associated Press

Philadelphia, March 16-The police
authorities have directed the opening of
81 graves having secured evidence which
leads them to believe that George Hos
sey, the negro herb doctor" is respon-
sible for at least that many deaths Hos
sey is in Jail as an accessory to the
murder of William G.. Dance, whose
widow is charged with having admins
tered to her husband slow poison furn-
ished by the negro.
I'VE do not know how many poisoning
cases can be traced to HosseX" said a
police official today, but thus far we
have secured evidence that has warranted
us in directing the opening of "a graves
This step will begin at once and we be-
lieve the result will show that Assistant
Attorney Shroyer was not exaggerating
when he branded Hossey as an arch-pois-
oner.
This case is assuming proportions far
beyond the comprehension of those con-
nected with it at the time Hossey was
arrested The real investigation is just
beginning and before it proceeds much
further startling developments will crop
up. There may be several arrests but
they are not likely to come until the
organs of the bodies eXhumed have been
examined by the chemists.
Detectives are searching for a white
woman who is alleged TO have repre-
sented Hossey in the preliminary deal
ngs with his patrons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Special River Bulletin
(By the Associated Press.l

10y luG ASSOCldteu 1IeSS.j
Washington, d. c., March 16-The
Weather Bureau tonight issued the fol-
lowing special river bulletin:
The river situation has changed but
little except in the Memphis district
where it has become quite critical. The
stage at Memphis at a. m. was 49, l
feet, Is foot above the previous high
water record of April 11th and 18th,
1898, while tonight the gauge reads 396
feet. The rapid rise of Sunday and Sun
day night was due to recently constructed
levees and railroad embankment
Thus far the levees have been equal to
the strain but the water is now near their
tops, and breaks are not at all improb-
able. The crisis may be expected within
the next So hours when a stage of nearly
40 feet is probable, unless some portions
oil the levees give way.
The rapid rise above has necessitated
"a slight modification of the previous
forecasts for the Vicksburg district and
the following stages are expected in
about six days. Arkansas Uity So; Green
Vile AZ, and Vicksburg 81 feet. At the
two first named places the stages are
slightly above the previous high water
records in 1897.
In the New Orleans district the rise
while slower. is nevertheless progressing
steadily and no changes from previous
forecasts are now indicated. The stage
of water at New Orleans tonight was
1914 feet. a rise of 02 foot since Sunday
night.
The Ohio River is at stand at Cairo
and is falling above. 1t will probably
begin to afll at Cairo by Wednesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
ANDREWS AS CAR
He Wants Durham to Leave
all to Him.
Peace at any Terms is not What Durham Waits
in Union Depot Question and It's People
Say so in Mass Nesting.
(speclaI to News and observer.l

Durham. n c., March 16-At the
mass meeting of citizens this afternoon.
held for the purpose of considering plans
for the depot and the proposition of Col.
Andrews, of the Southern Road, nothing
was done but to appoint a committee to
go before the city aldermen tonight and
ask that committee be appointed whose
duty it viii be to get the three roads
together on the depot question if possi-
bic.
At the meeting there developed a strong
sentiment against accepting what was
suggested by Col. Andrews, which would
practically place the whole matter in his
hands. The two meetings to4-dy have
brought the question very prominently
before our people.
There were some at the afternoon
meeting in favor of peace at almost any
terms, but others were as far in the OPP
posite direction. The prevailing senti-
ment seemed to be: get the roads to-
gether if possible and if not let the
Corporation Commission and the courts
settle the W hole matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Col. Andrews and Durham Depot



Durham, N. c., March 16.-The mat
ter of union depot was brought up again
by Colonel A. B. Andrews of the South
ern Railroad, coming here. this morning
with drawings for the proposed building
and showing the plans to a number Of
business men who had gathered in the
Elk Club room for that purpose. The
plans show very neat and conveniently
arranged building, and if erected will
cost about $40, 900 or $4,000.
Col Andrews told the business men
that he was ready to erect the building
a once, if it met with the approval of
the people There was some discussion
about the matter and he was asked a
number of questions, after which he left
for his home in Raleigh.
According TO what he said this morning
the depot will be union in name only.
He proposes to put the building on the
property now in dispute without consult
ing the other roads as to where they
would like to have the station, or in fact
he has not said one word to the other
roads, so he said this morning. about the
plans for the building. He said in reply
to questions put to him that he would
allow the other roads to come in with
him, but that the depot must be located
at the point suggested by him and the
other roads pay him trackage. He said
further that the plans he had before him
were the plans for the depot, this with
out regard to the ideas of the other two
roads, unless they could convince him
that he was wrong
The proposed station is to be put into
what is not Peabody street. near where
the present depot is located.
1t was suggested at the
meeting this morning that since there
was no change, whatever in
the attitude Of Col Andrews, then the
matter should take its course in the
courts. During the talk this morning Col
Andrews intimated that the Fuller bill
will be fought in the courts unless his
plans are agreed to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Mrs. Harriet Edgerton Dead.

Especial to News and Obseryer.)
Selma, n. c., March 16.-News reached
here yesterday. about noon, of the death
OF Mrs. Harriet Edgerton. which occurred
in Smithfeld. n. c., yesterday morning
at the home of her son. Mr.. Walter Ed
gerton, the register of deeds of Johnston
county. She was also the mother of our
popular townsman. Mr.. w. E. Edgerton,
who has been attending her faithfully
during her illness. Her death is said
TO have come from blood poisoning. re-
sulting from a broken collar bone, which
accident occurred to her a few months
ago Her burial took place this after
noon at the old family burying ground,
near Kenly.
She was devoted wife. a good mother
and will greatly be missed. She leaves
six children, as follows: DR.. H. K Edger-
ton, of Tennessee; n. E. Edgerton. man
ager Selma Oil Mill, of Selma; Johnnie
Edgerton. of Vanderbilt University. Ten
nessee; Walter Edgerton, register of
deeds. Henry Edgerton. popular young
lawyer of Kerry Y. c.. and Miss Rena
Edgerton, wh is n-r in college.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17

ing the events that occurred at the time
her father was murdered.
Attorney Coatsworth began by speak
ing kindly to the girl, and carefully
choosing his words in putting questions
ot her. Later he fired questions in rapid
succession, all of which were met with
replies both sharp and decisive. AT one
time when the District Attorney asked
the same question several times the girl
caused murmur in the court room by
raising her voice sharply in clear en-
phatic 81 don't know" Nothing of i'm
portance was elected from her while she
was on the stand and the District At
torney finally gave her up in despair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
DR.. J. M. Baker Shoots the
Physician on the Street
at TarbOrO.
RESULT OF AN OLD FEUD
The Physicians Assert That If Or. Bass Recov-
ers il Will be Nothing Short of Mira
ce---cf. Baker Placed Under
Especial to News and Observer


Tarboro, N. c., March 16.-This morn
ing at O'Clock in front of the postoffice
OH Main street j. NJ Baker shot Dr.
H. T. Bass and inflicted, what may turn
out to be, fatal wound. The pistol ball
went through both walls-of the stomach
and penetrated the liver.
Two shots were fired by DR.. Baker, only
one taking effect. DR.. Bass pulled out
his pistol after he was shot but says
that he does not remember whether he
shot 1t or not. Anyway the pistol fired,
but the ball went over the heads of the
crowd and did no harm.
After the shooting DIR. Bass walked to
his office and soon afterward was car
ried to his home. Immediately DIR. Leigh,
of Norfolk, was wired for and he came
on a special. Also DR.. Moore of Elm
City, and DR.. David T. Tayloe, of Wash
ington, arrived in the afternoon about
half past four o'clock. An operation was
then performed, after which the incision
in the stomach was sewed up and other
necessary attention given. At this hour,
o'clock, DIR. Bass is living, but the
surgeons who were present have stated
that it will be nothing short of a miracle
il he RECEIVERS.
The shooting of DR.. Bass is the re-
suit of bitter feeling of long standing
between the two men men.
Last summer there was difficulty on
the street between the two men and DIR.
Bass knocked DIR. Baker down. The
trouble was brought about by criticisms
of the management of a sanitarium of
which DR.. Baker is the head.
The matter was later heard in court
and at the trial DR.. Baker was eXoner-
ated In the court room both men drew
their pistols but friends intervened.
They expected trouble later and sought
to effect a reconciliation. but without
avail. DR.. Baker is a much smaller man
than DR.. Bass and is ten years his jun
Tor. being about forty-seven years old
This morning DR.. Bass attacked
DR.. Baker and fight en-
sued AS to exactly when and how the
shooting occurred the statements that
have been made upon the street are con-
ficting. Some say that the shot which
may prove fatal was fired while the two
men were actually fighting: others say
that Dr. Baker shot DIR. Bass after they
were pulled apart.
When the first shot was fired it seems
that Dr. Bass had his hand on DR.. Ba-
ker's pistol from the appearance of burnt
powder on DR.. Bass's hand. DR.. Baker
contends that he acted in self-defense.
Soon after the shooting DR.. Baker gave
himself up to the sheriff BY agreement
of counsel he was this afternoon placed
under a five thousand dollar bond.
1t was thought that trial would be
held this afternoon. but it has been post
cpned
Both DR. Bass and DIR. Baker are
physicians of fine standing in the town
and have many friends. Business was
practically at stand still all day. and
this most unfortunate occurrence came
like a shock to all.
Late this afternoon DR.. Bass made his
will and then made a statement about
the shooting that was taken down in
writing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17

CraCksmen Blow Open Safe
at LinCoInton.
Seven Hundred Dollars in Cash and Stamps
Take Wings -Bloodhounds Pursuing
but Track is Cold.
Especial to News and observer.)

Charlotte, N. c., March 16.-Ptofes-
sienal safe crackers entered the post
office at Lincolnton last night, blew the
safe open and took therefrom $500 in
cash and stamps. F. A. Barkley, the
postmaster. states that there was $235
in cash and about $500 in stamps. There
IS. no clue as to who the robbers were.
Three strange men were seen in the
woods near Lincolnton last evening.
These are known to have visited the
town early last night. Blood hounds
have been put on the trail, but there are
no later developments.
On Friday night last Rutherfordton suf-
fered a safe blowing. 1t is possible these
same parties did the work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
MARION BUKDICK TEsfIFIEs,
The Young Lady Cool Witness Attornies are
Unable to Confuse.
(By the Associated Press.)

Buffalo, n. Y. March 16.-Miss Mar
ion Burdicl<. pretty rosy-Cheeked daugh-
ter of Edwin L. Burdick, was the most
interesting witness at the inquest before
Judge Murphy today. Marion is sixteen
wears old and bears striking resem-
blance to her mother. Like Mrs. Hull
she volunteered no information. She an
swered in monosyllab bles whenever pos
sihIe II was "yes" or mo" When
those replies would not suffice she said
as few words as possible. She was not
easily confused and there was no sign of
agitation or emotion when the District
Attorney questioned her closely regard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Daily PapgPs m Both News and G6F0Ua@n

in which that end can be best attained.
The work will be in the immediate charge
of Brigadier General F. G. Ainsworth,
chief of the Record and Pension Office
of this department, and ! beg leave to
suggest that, if the plan herein outlined
meets your approval you designate some
official of your State to communicate
with him relative to the details OF the
work and the steps to be taken in furth-
erance of it.
Very respectfully,
E'LIHU ROOT, Secretary of War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Six Hours Struggle in Senate.
By the Associated Pressl

Washington. March 16.-The Senate
spent six solid hours in executive session
today in its effort to pass on the amend
ments to the aPnama Canal treaty in
preparation for the final vote on the
treaty tomorrow The greater part of
the day was devoted to debate on the
matter of insurng American defense of
the canal, the Democrats contending that
the United States should be given the
iniative in that respect and the Republi
cans urging that the interests of this
country are sufficiently safeguarded by
the terms of the treaty as it stands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
ROLLS OVER LEVtE
yellow Waters 0vertop Wall
Three Quarters of a
Mile.
(By the Associated Press.l

j. (By the Associated Press) X
+ Memphis, Tenn, March 16-The K
!. steamer Sun returned at $50 O'Clock !.
4 tonight from Holly Bush, Ark, and 4
I. reports that at Trice's Landing, x
J. two miles north of Holly Bush, the !.
i St. Francis levee is overtopped by K
!. the water for a distance of three !.
X quarters of mile. Water is flowing 4
+ over the embankment in stream <
!. almost six inches deep for this space !.
i and there is every indication that :.
T. crevasse of this length will be made
x before morning. =.
= force of 500 men under the per- !.
\ sonal charge of President Killouch, i
4 OF the st. Francis board, is making a =.
I heroic effort to sack the levees and !.
\ stop the flow of the water, but it -
!. seems that their efforts will be in f.
!. vain as the river is rising at a rapid 4
i rate. Should the levee give way be-
4 fore the flood vast area of Critten- <
i den county, Ark, will be inundated !
= and untold damage result. !.
+ \
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Bank Failure
CBy the Associated Preas.l J

ttonal Bank of Florida, at Jacksonville
Fla, was closed today by direction Of
the Comptroller of the Currency. National
Bank Examiner J. w. Norvelle has been
appointed receiver
The failure of the bank, it is said at
the Treasury Department. was due to
losses which absorbed the entire capital
and surplus, leaving difference in as
sets. which are of a slow character and
OF poor grade. consisting largely of phos-
plate and lumber mill machinery in
surance policies. real estate. etc The
bank has liabilities of $375,182
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
PROPOSED Road TO PAMLICO,
Friends of the Measure Jubilant- What the
Registration Books Show.
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern N. c., March 16.-The regis
tration books for the election to be held
in New Bern, on Tuesday the gath in
stant, closed tonight. A very large
registration is shown, and the friends
of the proposition, as to whether the
city shall subscribe $4,000 to the pro-
posed Pamlico Road are very jubilant.
Taking the registration books as the
indication of the vote Tuesday week, the
railroad bond issue will win by a very
large majority. There seems to be very
little opposition to the measure.
New Bern seems to have taken on a
new lease of life and everything and
everybody are hustling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
-FOUR PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Aided by Woman in Black Whose Identity is
Urknown.
lBy the Assoclated Press.l

oners confined in the city Jail here made
a sensational escape today by saving
their cell bars The men were George
Thomas. John Burns, United States pTis-
oners; j. +. Leland. an alleged burglar
and w. f. Mcdonald, serving a sentence
for bigamy. 1t is said that the men were
assisted by a mysterious woman dressed
in black, who is said 70 have visited the
jail previously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
side world, in accordance with the prin-
ciples of the Monroe Doctrine"
FOURTEEN CARS WRECKED.
Old Officers of the North Carolina Midland are
Elected.
Especial to News and Observer)

WinstOn-Salem. N. c.. March 16.-Four-
teen cars of a freight train on the Nor
folk and Western road were wrecked this
afternoon, near Stoneville, The train
crew escaped injury but the cars were
badly damaged, and the track was blocked
for several hours.
The stockholders of the North Caro-
lima Midland Railroad held their annual
meeting here this afternoon. Only rou-
tine business was transacted, The old
officers were reelected Col. 4. b. An
drcws is president.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Henry Blount Lectures.

Especial to News and Observer)
Southern Pines, n. c., March 16.-The
inimitable Henry Blount delivered his
lecture Beyond the Alps Lies Italy" to
a cultured audience of seven hundred
northerners in "Piney Woods Inn" audi
torium tonight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
No Fire.

The fire alarm was sounded last night
about fifteen minutes after 10 o'clock
from box a. near the S A. l. car shed.
The department responded promptly but
only found scrap of waste on fire,
which was soon extinguished
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
OUT 90 sTATEsvILLE SALOONS.
Prohibition Wins by a Majority of Two Hun
dred and Fifty.
Especial TO News and Observe

Especial to News and Observer
Statesville N. c., March 16.-Statesville
votes out saloons today, by majority OF
two hundred and forty.
-Four hundred and thirty-one for pro-
hibition and one hundred and ninety one
against.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17
Base Ball at Durham.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, n. c., March 16.-The Trinity
High School boys defeated the Bingham
boys in a spirited game of ball this
afternoon. Score, to 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-17

The Ladies Union Bible Reading will
meet this evening at 4;45 o'clock at the
Presbyterian church