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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
THE COTTON MARKET.
Ten Cents the Figure That the FARM
crs Demand.

The receipts of cotton on the Raj
cigh market, and on all markets in
this section, have fallen off consider
atly in the last few days
The cause is very easily under
stood, and it is because the price OF
cotton has fallen below ten cents q
figure which has been set by many
farmers as their ultimatum as to
prices
The cotton farmers all over the
country feel as do the Georgia farm
ers, of whom Frank l.. Stanton writes:
Sing a song of Cotton
Pocket full O cash;
TO the whirring gins now
See the horses dash!
When the bales are counted
When the sum appears,
There'll be fifty thousand
Georgia millionaires!
Cotton has opened rapidly this
year, far more quickly than last year
and for this reason the receipts to
date are in excess of last year. In
Raleigh the receipts UP to last nlght
were Stag wales, against 1881 bales
in 1903 to the same date. The prices
this year are now $500 9-16 cents
a pound, against $50 ga cents last
Year at the same time, the Ilgures be-
ing very near the same.
''Will cotton go higher? is the ques-
ton asked by many. 1t is nara 10
answer this but here is what a prom
inent gentleman who has given close
attention to the market said Yesterday
81 believe and feel convinced that
cotton will go higher this season, and
that it will at least sell for from LIZ
TO 10 cents a pound. In 1898 II fell To
IS rs cents a pound and then made the
phenomenal advance to IL cents be-
fore the big break came Cotton may
seIl an less money this season than the
fieures now quoted but it viii GER
tainly reach II IL cents before the
season is over
The Cotton Growers Association al
IFS meeting in st. Louis urged tile cot
ten growers to Withhold from the mar
ket all middling cotton that does not
command 10 cents. The association
Grew the line at the right point, says
the Goldsbopo Argus, when it named
10 cents as the acceptable minimum
The Argus adds that it has repeated
| Nv asked the farmers to hold all cotton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

that will not bring 10 cents. There is
no top crop, and rust and shedding
nave made inroads upon the middle
and bottom crops. Expert observers
are modifying their estimates of the
crop. 1t is not to be a record break
er The warm dry weather is increas-
ING port receipts to high figures, but
tnose figures are no Indication of the
size of the crop.
We say again, store all cotton for
Thlch you cannot secure 10 cents.
Doht sell a pound of good cotton for
lcss. Freeze out the bears. A naked
Wolld will come to your aid if you will
only stand firm"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY

w. H. King Drug Company, the re-
liable druggists Of Raleigh, are hay
ing calls for "HINDlPO, the New
kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic that
they are selling under a positive guar
antee.
It's merits are becoming the talk of
the town and everybody wants to try
lie, and why not? It costs nothing il
it don't do you good-not one cent.
They don't want your money if il
does not benefit you, and will cheer
fully refund the money. Try 1t to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
Is making one of
VIII BE Great.

Nue. interest is already being ia
ken in the special personally conduct
ed trip to ST. Louis in November over
the Seaboar Air Line
Travelling Passenger Agent c. II.
Gattls has zone to Portsmouth to ar
range for this and will shortly give
out some important news about the
trip. 1t is to be Just after the cleo
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
Wilson's Tobacco Sales.

Capt e. NJ. Pace who pioneered
the tobacco market in Wilson, writes
to the Southern Tobacco Journal as
follows:
Wilson is the largest loose market
in North Carolina, and second largest
in the world, big DanVille being the
first and that has been a tobacco mar
ket ever since Adam was a boy. VIII
son was a years Old. as tobacco
market, September 10, past
Her sales for 1902 were 22,296.07
pounds.
Her sales for 1903 were 22,201,771
nOundc'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
HIS NECK ON FIRE.
Blazing Gasoline Smothered Out in
in Bed Clothes.

His eek and hand ablaze with gas
oline Mr. w. c. Underhill on Monday
evening rolled himself in bed covering
to save his life.
The accident was a painful one and
came in this way Mr.. Underhill was
at work at the Park Hotel and was
trying to open the air valve to a gaso-
line fire pot. used for soldering. Sud
denly the valve blew off. throwing
gasoline over him, this burning his
neck and right hand badly.
There was a bed in one of the rooms
and to this Mr.. Underhill ran as fast
as he could and rolled himself in the
bed covering, smothering out the
flames Ii was a narrow escape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
VIII be Ready by the Fair.

The Raleigh Electric Company have
Just received two handsome street
cars and will have them in ship
shape to handle the large crowds dur
ing Fair week. Electrician and other
workmen are busy getting them ready
for service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

People will one day realize that
habitual drunkenness is a disease.
When this revolution OF public en-
lightenment has taken place there
will be less tears and heartaches,
fewer starving children, and fewer
Write The Kelley Institute for a
COPY of 1.-The New Man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
1t is Brunswick.

The changes in the school board
stated yesterday as occurring in New
Hanover county took place in Bruins
wick county. There were no changes
in New Hanover.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

DRUG CLERK WANTED DEC. IS.
1904; give age, experience, salary
expected and reference. Must DE
strictly sober. Pharmacist, care
News and Observer.
94-tf-sun. wed, fri.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

1t is easier to keep a good-for-noth-
ing dog in the house than 1t is TO keep
the wolf from the door.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
THE DISPENSARY STATEMENT.
The City and County Receive $4,000
For the Past Quarter.

The dispensary report for the third
quarter was completed yesterday and
a check for $4,000 was turned over
to the city. Half of this goes to the
county for the school fund. This is
the profit in part for the third quar-
ter, as balance is kept on hand for
running expenses. The bank balance,
before the withdrawal of the SIS, 500
was $16.7S3.69.
The tota! receipts for the last quar-
ter amounted to $3S.S73.30; for the
first quarter of the year the total re-
ceipts were s3S.496.23 for the second
quarter, $40.712.19. Total for the
three quarters, Sis, 0S1.72.
Report of the Third Quarter.
Following is the statement for the
third quarter:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
p SAIE-YOITNG MANS DRTV.

FOR SALE-YOUNG MANS DRIV-
ing horse, six years old, 161a hands
high, weigh $50 pounds; very stylish
bay; will go fast by practice. p. o.
Box A. Franklinton. n. Z.
10-2-E. 0. D.
1-5-e. o. d. 2mons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

The News and Observer was in er-
ror yesterday in saying that Mr.. James
r. Rodwell was a graduate of the
University He is not a graduate, but
attended Wake Forest one session
and the University one session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
Administrator" on Penny Estcte..

Mr.. j. w. Penny yesterday qualified
as administrator OF the estate Of
James Penny, his father.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06

With such candidates as these
Wake Radicals are giving the same
sort of ticket they put out when they
could and did elect "a waller dog
ticket. In some respects it is worse.
Every voter in Wake should closely
examine the record of every man on
the Ring Tail Radical ticket. That
is all that is necessary to bury them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-06
Receipts.

Sales for July .$12,741.01
For August 12,731.91
For September ..... 13,32S.31
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
SUSPECTS
ARRESTED

Two suspects were brought to the
police station this morning by De-
tective McDermott and up to I
o'clock this afternoon were held for
identification by parties who were
held UP by highwaymen last night.
No evidence was procured against the
two and they were released.
One was partly identified by sec
ond hand man, who claimed that two
men had come to his establishment to
buy revolvers He said that the guns
were purchased, but later the men
changed their minds and the money
was refunded.
Four robberies occurred in the city
hast night within a space of two
hours The police have been working
hard on the cases, but so far have
not apprehended any of the men en-
gagged in the holdups.
The first victim of the gang was j.
IT. Davie of 203 Fifth avenue. who
was relieved of SIS and silver watch.
The second victim was ]. +. Nc
Leane OF E2823 First avenue, who
says he was held up but nothing was
secured.
Philip Albert was the third man to
he covered with the guns. Albert was
short SO when ne left the road agents,
The fourth victim was Arthur c.
Longshore Of the Fidelity National
bank Mr.. Longshore contributed 60
gents In money and an open faced
watch to the gentlemen OF the road.
Spokane is not the only city in the
state which enjoys the hold-up SEN
sation. Three holdups took place In
Seattle Monday night and the high
waymen escaped after fierce re-
.volver battle with the police When
Captain Coverly read the story of the
Seattle holdups this afternoon he said
that It might he the same gang which
was operating IN Spokane n short
time ago "Sdch people travel from
place to place. said Captain Coveyly,
ard Il is hard TO tell where they
VIA ncNt turn up"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
CIVIL SERVICE JOBS

But one candidate appeared yester-
day to take the civil service examin-
alton for the position of teacher in
the Philippine service. The examina-
ton requires two days and will not
be finished until this evening.
On April 9Th the regular semi
annual examination will be held for
positions in all Of the departments
Of the service. 1t Is not known how
many candidates will present them
selves for the examination as all of
the applications are sent direct to
Washington, d. c.
The regular civil service examiner
will come from Washington to con-
duct the examinations. The positions
covered by the examination include
all Of those in the depa rtmental SER
vice, such as the Indian service, post
office. treasury department, clerks in
the pension department and like posi-
tions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
(Scripps News Association }

(Scripps News Association.)
DENVER. March 30.-The sheriff
at Telluride arrived this morning
with warrants for w. d. Haywood,
secretary and treasurer of the West
ern Federation of Miners. He has
not been located.
Mail advices from Telluride to
Ridgeway state that President Mer-
GER, charged with flag dissertation,
obtained bond last night, which was
signed by County Judge Wardlaw.
Mercer was released, but was i'm
mediately rearrested by squad of
soldiers and thrown into the bullpen.
His three attorneys arrived at Ridge
way this morning under a military
guard. 1t is not stated whether they
were ordered to leave camp or went
of their own volition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
HE|NzE IS FINED
$4,000
4
I'D UuuuvUuU
Montana Mine Owner Is Handed Big Bunch by
judge Beatty.
(Scripps News Association.)

{Scripps News Association.)
BUTTE, Mont, March 30.-F. A.
Heinze was fined $4,000 and Al Frank
and ]. Fl. Treerise $1,000 each for
contempt of court by Judge Beatty Of
be paid by IL o'clock Thursday.
The second contempt case is under
advisement. The fines imposed are
for the violation of an injunction.
The prosecution claims that the de-
PENDANTS removed $1,100,000 worth Of
ore from the Michael Davitt mine,
violating Beatty's injunction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
HOLD Prize
BUTTER SHOW

SPRINGFIELD, H., March 30
Butter enough to feed an army and
fine enough to grace the table of IA
king is displayed at the second annual
butter show of the Illinois State Dairy
mems association, which opened in
Springfield today. Nearly every county
in the state is we'll represented in the
display.
The show will continue two days
and in conjunction Herewith will be
held conferences of dairymen and but =
ter makers from all parts of the state.
Professor Hart of the University OF
Illinois has been engaged to give dem
onstrations in centrifugal separation
and other dairy work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
Coroner's Jury After Short Consultation So De-
Cides...DoCtorS Examine Body and Stomach of
Stevens and Testify as to Its Condition-.-No
Evidence of Liquor.

physician said this was true in some
cases, as drinking man was not as
strong as an abstainer and the drink
er was more likely to succumb.
Neck Not Broken.
He futher stated that there was no
fracture to the skull, nor TO the bone
aad the external manifestations were
very slight. There were injuries on
each side of the temple, each side Of
the chin, and on the forehead and
nose. There was no evidence of a
broken neck, nor any injuries to the
vertebrae.
Coroner Smith did not think many
of the questions of the attorney at
all pertinent to the case, when he
tried to show that Stevens was men
tally unbalanced and In a violent fight
would die from excitement.
This question was dropped and DR..
Doolittle continued his statements of
the condition of the body. He said
the lungs were congested more than
usual.
Kacaroni In Stomach.
DR.. Baker, the other examining
physician. was next called and he
corroborated the statements of DR..
Doohttle. excepting to call what Doc
little called bruises" on the neck
Scratches" The bruises on the right
side. of the head were severe. He re-
peated much of what DR.. Doolittle
had said. but going further into par
ticulars as regards the condition of
the arteries, veins and kidneys He
said there was no smell of alcohol in
the stomach, but undigested macaroni
and other stuffs. showing that Stew
ems had eaten but a short time before
his death.
Evidence Missing.
The only evidence in the hands of
Attorney Robertson in his attempt to
prove self defense for Rol English
has been a pitchfork tine This was
left on the coroner's table in the jury
room yesterday afternoon. 1t can not
be found today. 1t is an important
thing and Mr.. Robertson is anxious
TO again obtain possession of it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
ICE THREE
FEET THICK

Some of the finest ice ever brought
to this section is being shipped here
by the Northern Pacific. 1t comes all
the way from Minnesota and is over
three feet thick and as clear as crystal
The ice crop around Spokane has been
very light owing to the continued mild
weather. Much ice was shipped from
Montana but the supply was not suf.
ticient. The extreme cold weather in
Minnesota produced unlimited quanti-
ties of the purest ice. The ice is for
the use OF the Northern Pacific COM
pany and is being distributed to the
warehouses along the road.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
HOLMES HELD

w. II. Holmes. the negro charged
with assault, pleaded not guilty before
Judge liinkle in the police court yes
terday afternoon and was bound over
to the superior court Under $500
bond.
Holmes is the man WHO'S said 10
have tried to enter the Newport house
about 10 days ago, and in the sight
which ensUed shot one man in the leg
and so battered two others that they
We're in the hospital for a week The
witnesses in the ease are held under
4 bond of 500 each
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
sE1IoUs RIOTS ocou1 N Tx1
STREETS or BERLIN AID
THERE II GRAVE PEARS THAT
ToDAY's DIsTUzBAHcE n BUT
THE xo1ERUMNE1 or MORE
SERIOUS TROUBLE.
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association)
BERLIN, March 3o.-The departure
Of 300 reinforcements to German South
west Africa today occasioned serious
rioting. An anarchist mob 1000 strong
stoned the soldiers while passing in
the streets.
The police were summoned to escort
the troops to the station. The officers
were compelled to charge on the mob,
slashing with swords, before order was
restored.
The mob reformed and made a rush
for Lehrter station, where the police
again charged and repulsed the rabble,
but the disturbers tore down the iron
barriers and reached another part Of
the station where they destroyed sig
nal box, tore up the rails and maltreat-
ed the railway officials.
The police finally drove the rioters
away after wounding many and arrest
ing a number.
The riot has created Apprehension
and it is feared is an indication OF
widespread discomfort among the Berlin
proletariat classes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
FAILED

(Scrlpps News Association)
PITTSBURG, March 30.-The firm
of j. NJ. Gusky, for many Years prom
inent clothers, was placed in the hands
of receiver this morning. No state
ment was given out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
CAUGHT
FOLSOM ESCAPE WHO WAS Ar
RESTED IN SEATTLE sEvERAI
DAYS AGO Is TAKEN BACK TO
CALIFORNIA.
Especial to Press,)

SEATTLE, March 30.-Harry Ell
bridge returned to California yester-
day, under escort of Overseer p. j.
Cochrane of Folsom prison, whom he
left bleeding and supposedly dying
from 13 knife wounds short distance
outside the prison walls after the out
break of prisoners the morning OF
July 81, 1903.
Eldridge is one of the five convicts
who went to Nevada in company.
Only one of the five is now at large;
Woods and Murphy were captured at
Reno and returned to California, tried
for murder and sentenced to be
hanged. Woods got as far as Trini-
dad, Col. where he was shot while
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

(Scripps News Association)
NEWCHWANG, March 30.--A Wig
orous protest on the part of United
States Consul Miller has resulted in
the Russians agreeing to tentative
restoration of the flag to buildings
from which 1t was recently ordered
lowered.
Five merchantmen were locked to-
day. They report seeing a Russian
fleet off Port Arthur Sunday fixing
ranges for the shore forts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
YESTERDAYS FIGHT WAS
BUT A SMALL SkIRE1ISH

trying to perpetrate burglary. Two
other prisoners were captured in Calf
fornia. Seven are still at large.
Eidridge was arrested in Seattle
about two weeks ago by Deputy Sher-
if Downey, who made the arrest
single-handed. The escaped convict
had been in Seattle for some time,
giving the name of Raymond. Downey
will receive a reward Of $3.50 for the
capture
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
LAWYERS ARE
STILL TALKING
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 3d.
FIX Judge Stoddard continued his argu-
ment opposing the admission of papers
accompanying the Bennett will today.
He said there was no case in the
country where papers extraneous in
character and written after the execu-
ton of anvil had been admitted as a
part of the will. He stated the letter
did not express the truth nor transac-
ton as Bennett understood it.
VIM. j. Bryan made several attempts
to address the court on the ground that
Stoddard misrepresented him but the
court refused to hear him. He ruled
that the letters could not be referred
to at present. To this ruling Stoddard
excepted and Bryan's counsel then
began the arguments in contradiction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
FEAR ATTACK ON vIAD1vosrox.

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, March 3d.
Inhabitants on islands near Vladivo-
stok have been ordered, in the event
OF the Japanese attempting to land.
to kill their cattle and deer In order
to prevent the invaders from obtain
ing supplies.
Volunteers will be called for in the
Fossuri district from among the Rus
sian peasants. Korean inhabitants are
being drilled by Russian sub-officers.
They are armed with old guns.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
IT WAS SMALL Plight.
(Scripps News Association.)

" (ScrfppS News ASsOc1at1Oh.J
N6oNDON, March 3O.-The Japanese
legation has issued the following ac-
count of the Russian repulse at
Chong Ju March IS:
"a portion Of our cavalry and in
xantry occupy Chong Ju, after de-
feating the enemy in Canton streets
Chong Ju. The enemy numbered 600
and retreated in the direction OF
Win. Our casualties were Lieuten-
ant Kanoa and four others killed
Captain Kuronkawa and IL others
wounded. There were no casualties
among the infantry. The enemy must
have sustained equal casualties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
NICARAGUA
PREPARING
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
HAVANA, March 30--A Nicara-
guam transport is loading here with 90
600 rifles, 100000 rounds of amumni-
ton and commissary supplies. She
will sail tonight. Captain Albaniz,
formerly of the Spanish navy, says the
munitions have no significance, but are
simply preparatory to Nicaraguan de-
Tense in the event of an attempt Of
other states to force that country to
Join the Central American union.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
JAP STEAMER SUNK.

(Scripps News Association.)
CHElFOO. March 30.-The captain,
a sailor and one OF the passengers
on the Japanese coaster Hanyei have
arrived at Lenchan and report that
n Russian fleet sank the Hanyei near
Milan islands on March 25. Seventeen
Of the crew and passengers were
taken prisoners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
BARRIERS
CHANGE
Il HOURS

At the meeting of the trades council
last night concession was granted
the BARRIERS union allowing the menu
bers to keep open until s o'clock p. m.
instead OF o'clock as heretofore. In
doing this the object is to fight the
non.union shops.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
CAPT. COWLES
WAS AT fault
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 80
The secretary of the navy today APP
proved the recommendation of the
court Of inquiry in the recent collision
between the pattleships Illinois and
Missouri. There will be no furthec
proceedings.
The court finds that Captain Bradford
Of the Illinois acted with consumate
seamanship, but does not find that
Captain Cowles, the presidents brother.
in-law, displayed the proper signals in
order to avoid a collision. In view of
the fact, however, that the Missouri
is. new ship and that the officers and
crew were unaccuStomed to her
mechanism, the court and Admiral
Dewey recommend that no further
acticN be taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, March 30.--A
private dispatch today states that
during maneuvers in the inner har-
Dor at Port Arthur the Russian bat
tleship Petropalovsk 'collided with
and seriously damaged the battleship
Sebastopol. The navy department
has no confirmation of this report.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
1oAsTs AMERICA.


(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG. March 80
M. Sauverine. in writing In the
Novoe Vremya today, proposes an
Anglo Russian alliance. contending
that England Is less dangerous to
Russia than America, which, he says.
Is an msolent parvenue, stretching
his legs under the table of Asiatic
politics. 1t is time Europe realized
that America IL her enemy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
SHIPPING ORE.

The Mountain Lion mine of Repub-
lie has shipped 800 tons of ore to
past six days. The mine is putting
out so tons a day.