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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
LABOR is SCARCE.
Work in Louisiana Delayed by Lack
of Hands.

New Orleans, Oct. 20.-A great
scarcity of labor exists in Louisiana
and the effect is being felt not only
on the plantations but also on the ex-
tensive levee work now in progress.
Forty-nine state and district contracts
outside of the work being done by the
federal government are under way.
They cover many miles of new levee
and repair work. Most of these con-
tracts are required to be finished jan
uary 1. but the contractors are unable
to obtain labor. Agents of the con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
MUST QUIT UNION.
In Order to Secure Their Old Jobs at
Reduction.

Philadelphia, Oct. pa dispatch
from BIossburg, Pa, to the Enquirer
saws: The Morris Run Coal Mining
company Cbituminous) has posted a
notice to its striking miners that work
may be resumed on or about Decem-
her 1 on condition that the miners
sever their relations with the United
Mine workers and accept the IA per
cent reduction which caused the strike
Tenants of company houses must re-
turn to work or vacate. Many of the
strikers have secured work elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20

fourth street and was instantly killed.
Mrs. Latassa and Mrs. Gauvey were
walking in the hall and when the for
mer fell she carried her companion
with her. Mrs. Gauvey suffered a
fractured skull, shoulder and other in
juries and it is believed she will die.
The husband of the dead woman was
arrested but the police say they be-
lieve he is in no way to blame for the
accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
To TJnveil Boundary monuments.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 20.-The Wash
ington University State Historical socie-
ty and a large number of excursionists
have left for San Juan island where
two monuments, concentrating the
settlement of the boundary trouble be-
tween the American and British gov
ernments will be unveiled Both ma
lions will have warships there. The
ceremonies will be impressive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20

tractors are in the city seeking hands.
There are also representatives of
planting interests here today to meet
the incoming steamer Liguria with
over 1900 Italian immigrants. None
of these 1aborers is contracted for and
the agents of the planters have come
to make terms with them as soon as
they leave the ship. Country negroes
continue to gravitate to the city and
that is given as one of the causes for
the scarcity of labor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
Mexico Is Tempting.

In the two continents of America
there is no more charming an delight
full country for a vacation trip than
Old Mexico. At every turn some novel
sight or sound claims the travellers at
tention, everything is new and diff
ferent.
From st. Louis to Mexico City, the
NJ. K & T. railway operates Pullman
sleeper running through without
change. This sleeper leaves St. Louis
lat S:32 d. m. every day on the katy
Flyer Rates are low now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
Illinois Central Meeting.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-The annual meet
ing of the Illinois Central railroad was
a formal affair. There was a heavy
attendance of stockholders. All plans
proposed by the management were
adopted and retiring directors were re-
elected. A total of 675.0OO shares was
voted. The annual report shows that
the gross receipts from traffic were for
the fiscal year $46,S31,1 35, and the net
income $12,095,453.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
Solicitor General of New Mexico Dead.

Santa Fe. N. NJ, Oct. 2o.-Solicitor
General Edward L. Bartlett is dead of
pneumonia. He was native of
Maine, a graduate of Bowdoin and
Ann Arbor and a member of the bar
of Kansas City, Kan. He came to
Santa Fe in 1881 and for a time was
adjutant general of the territory. He
was appointed solicitor general of New
Mexico in 1889. serving ever since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you if you're looking
for a guaranteed salve for sores, burns,
or piles. Otto Dodd of Ponder, Mo, writes
II suffered with an ugly sore for a year.
hut a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. It's the best salve on earth, 25c. ct
Arnold Drug Co., 81 North Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
Made Japanese Lay Down Arms.

ST. Petersburg, Oct pa dispatch to
the Bourse Gazette from Mulzden, dated
October 19, says that October IS a de-
tachment of the Russian vanguard on the
west front surrounded Japanese battal-
ion and compelled it to lay down its arms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
500, 900 Fire in Pembina.

Pembina, N. D.. Oct. 2O.-Fire
which broke out in the business sec
ton of Old Pembina has done dam
age which is estimated at 100000.
with partial insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
Fen Five Stories.

New York, Oct 2O.-Tripping on
stair landing by the French heel of her
slipper, Mrs. Emma Latassa fell over
a fifth story balustrade in East Fifty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-20
s7.6O to St. Louis and Return,

via Rock Island System. Tickets on
sale daily, except Friday and Saturday,
good Z days in st. Louis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

to be Sold" said he, and added that the
little cotton left is being held for higher
prices.
Nj. Fl. c. Connor, Jr., said the people
of Wilson county were satisfied with the
result in the Jones murder trial, and that
there was much interest in the phase of
the Watts law as to Black Creek asSto
whether the county commissioners would
be compelled to grant liqUor license in
Black Creek, where the people had voted
for it, and that the commissioners had
moi refused license, but had simply re,
jectcd the parties who had applied for it.
Mr.. w D. McIver, Of New Bern, said
last night, his town was doing well, that
city real estate was advancing and there
was more demand for houses than could
be filled.
Mr. N O'Berry said yesterday that
GCIdsboro was in good shape and that it
is the garden spot of the State
Prof. F. P. Hobgood, of Oxford, says
the ladies conducting the Oxford Female
Seminary since the fire are doing well
anu that all the seniors are back and
will graduate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
A Year of Progress.

The public expects great things from the
EQUitGblo Life. This company, by its
progressive management, by its consciea-
tlcus adherence to the best interests OF
its members, and by its conservative re-
gard for thcir welfare and security has
become one OF the largest and by far
the strongest of all tina companies. It's
surplus OF S73 1854, 1858 is larger by many
millions than the corresponding fund CT
any other company.
During 1868 the assets held by the
Equitable increased to 1881, 226 ,035 5 }.
This sum is larger than any other COM
pany has ever accumulated prior to its
folty-ifth anniversary, and shows what
results can be achieved by persistent Ell
forts wisely directed along conservative
lines
The other principal items all show in
cleases. The premium income is $5S,637,-
$50 63; increase, $4,7O5, 466l9 To policy
holders IS. 6S2, 295.55 were paid as dividends
and $29, 267 1852 for death claims, matGr-
ed ,ondowments, surrender values, ETC., CT
total of $34 ,949, 72.27-an increase over
1862 Of $5,7584 21.4S. The expenses and
all other disbursements, amounted to $14
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Friend of the Family.

Patrons OF the Metropolitan are looking
forward with pleasant anticipations to
the return engagement here Friday even
ing of w. E. Germans f&rcical comcdy
SCI sation "a Friend of the Family"
The company, which is an exception.
ally large and clever one. was declared
by all who witnessed the performance
a few weeks ago to give ono of the bright.
est and most enjoyable entertainments
seen here this season. The play itself IS
undoubtedly one of the funniest legitimate
comedies that has toured the South in
years, and the artists presenting it take
advantage of every funny line and situa-
ton.
The leading coincidence Miss Alice
Johnson, a handsome, dashing young
lady, made a very favorable impression
and gained many admirers Tor hor arts
tic portrayal of the 'governesS, while
Goo. w Barnum as the man with Il
past ard tho possessor OF a very jealous
ara romantic young wife scored ire
mepdous hit.
No doubt packed houses viii greet q
fliend of the family on its return &c
the city II. deserves gTeat, alg au>
d.encc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
To Consider Pastors Resignation.

AT the prayer meeting services OF the
First Presbyterian church tonight there
viii be some action taken in the matter
of tho letter of Rev. DR.. w. e. Gave of
Paducah, Ky, the pastor Of the church,
which he sent to Prof. D. II. Hill stating
that his health was such that he asked
to be released from his pastoral duties
here.
It is probable that tonight the officers
Of the church will call meeting for next
Sunday when the matter OF DR.. Caves
resignation viii be formally presented.
It must be concurred in by the church
to become, effective. and this is expected
TO be done
Rev. A. H. Moment, d. D., who has been
the acting pustof of the church during
Dr. Caves illness viii preach on Sun
day. but in view of the present status
nothing could be learned from church
officers regarding the future course OF
the church. The members consider them
selves as most fortunate in having with
them DR.. Moment. able scholarly eloquent
and it is possible that if he will accept
that he may be called by the church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
But LITTLE DOING
Cotton Market Closed
Steady---N Spot Sold
ON This Market.

There was little doing on the Raleigh
Gotten market yesterday and III ihe way
OF buying nothing
Little cotton was brought here, the
sum total of the offerings being four
bales The price offered FOR this, % u
cents a pound, was declined by the men
who had the cotton to sell and it was
stored to wait rising market.
The future figures yesterday shovel
but little change as the net result. The
market advanced early IN the day about
thirty points and then went back, leaving
tie close Of the day but little in advance
cl the previous day.
The figures for spot cotton are holding
between IS and IA cents pound Oh the
various markets in this country. In Raj
oigh the figures are from Is IA to 1919
cents q pound, but this is not bringing
the cotton out.
Here is how it appears TO me SAID
a cotton man yesterday the little cot
10 nthat is left in this section is being
held for an advance OF upwards Of Is
cents pound and it will take Is cents
Il more for it to get OH the market. In
the cases where the men are holding
these men are nearly all those who have
sec part of their crop al good figures
and they have now enough money on
hand to hold off till the meret advances.
DO you think that many men failed
To sell their cotton when over 16 cents
Was being paid here?" was asked him.
mo, do not. Only in rare cases did
ElGn hold when 16 to 161s cents was being
pai3. The cotton that is now on hand
IS cotton that was not then giuned and
hence not avaieabll then to put on the
maret. You will remember that at that
time men Joined each other in putting
their cotton together to get hale aud
that everything was ransackeG to get
enough to bring cotton here. Few farm
ers, very few in this section got caught
en- the slump, ard l feel convinced that
the present small receipts i'll Raleigh
are simply Sc because there is no cotton
in this section, except in a few instances
30 market
The market closed steady yesterday
w.th middling uplands quoted at 1850
/ IN New York The market at present
i,s simply drifting. What it will do today
.. tomorrow 10 one can tell.
Tie cotton mcn OF Raleigh are idle
th,sc days and time hangs heavy on
their hands. Yesterday q prominent deal
cr took a vacation and went off to hunt
raj bits Not being able to buy cotton
he went cut to search for Molly Cotton
Tails
Cotton picking in Edgea3mbe is not YET
over, although the sacond month OF the
nsw year is more than half gone. The
p--ice is a record breaker, $3.50 rer huis-
| tlrnii -TarhO SOnthernpr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Visitors Views.

Senator Charles Webb, who was hcre
flcn Ashoville on his way home from
Washington, said the Mountain City
WAS in fine shape and that it had man
in it who was going to be the next Gov
crNor.
President James A Bryan of the At
1antic and North Carolina RailIoad, said
Willie here that the Atlantic Hotel would
he conducted in the best shape this year
and that the table would be feature,
ara everything tip top. He hopes to
Eave the North Carolina National Guard
ercampment and also the Teachers AS
serlbly at Morehead.
Solicitor Larry I Moore, of Greenville,
says Greenvillo is flourishing, trade good,
prices IN tobacco going UP and that the
coming d;spensary election in Greenville
would be close. Cotton is about all gone
ard cna-third of the tobacco crop is yet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
SCHOOL NOTES.
Thirty Rural Libraries in Wayne
Ioint Summer Schools.

Supt. E. T. Atkinson OF Wayne count2
writes that thirty rural libraries have
been established IN that county, IL new
ores having been established during this
school term. There are about 20 white
schools in the county and Supt. Atkinson
confidently expects to have q rural library
in every white school in the, county be-
icte the close Of next year. He is one
of the most capable, and efficient county
srrerintendents in the State, qniet, earn
est, sensible and modest He makes lit
tle noise about his work but he is bring.
ing things to pass in his county
supt. Bell of Rutherford county wejLcs
that arrangements have been made fer
"a Joint summer school fer a month for
Rutherford and Polk counties to be held
at Chimney Rock this summer. Plans
are on foot also to get Mcdowell and
other adjoining counties to unite with
Rutherford and Polk in this school. Board
will be furnished at actual cost. There
VII be a number of such summer schools
in the State this summer. These schools
viii prove very helpful to the public
school teachers affording them am oppor-
trLity to pursue their studies in regular
classes under the direction of most com
petent teachers and thus increase their
Knowledge of the subjects that they are
REQUIRED to teach.
supt. Ira T. Turligton, of Johnston
county, reports that on Feb. 9Th, special
tax was carried in district No /, for
whites, in Selma township, and that No.
white. Boone Hill township, will vote
on the question March 18th. He asks
for good speaker a few days before that
time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
SEVEN CHARTERS YESTERDAY.
Greensboro, Louisburg, Cerro Gordo.
E!kin and Raleigh Concerned.

Seven charters were granted yesterday
in the Secretary of States office, as fol-
lows:
7 he Patterson Company, of Greensboro
ia carry on a produce commission and
general mercantile business, with total au-
thcrized capital stock OF $4,000 of which
SO coo is paid in by j. W. Scott, ]. W.
Patterson, G.. w. Patterson, and j. NJ.
Patterson, all of Greensboro
The X P. Hill Company, of Louisburg.
to carry on a general mercantile and
SUI ply business, with total authorized
car;tal stock Of $4,000, OF which 500
is subscribed by K. p. Hill, c. G. Hill and
J F. Hill, OF Louisburg.
The j. B. Mathis Shoe Company. OF
Greensboro, with total authorized capital
stock of 100000, of which $4,000 is paid
in by j. b. Mathis, w. B. Devlin. 81
Greensboro, and w II. Dunbar, of Dillon
S C..
The Williamson and Brown Land and
Lumber Company, of Cerro Gordo. Go
lur bus Co, with total authorized canita-
stock of $4,000. of which $4,000 is auh
scl.Ied by j. C. Williamson. of Florence
| S. c., e. d. Williamson, Of Cerro Gordo
Fl. D. williamson, of Florence, S. C. ane
n. W Brown, of Cerro Gordo.
! The Greenwood Neal Clothing Comnanv
of Elkin, with total authorized cani4a
steel. of $4,000, of which 5000 is no.,
| in by y. d. Greenwood, j. e. Birch "
r. Weir, of Elkin, and #. II. Neal !
Jefferson.
The Gamma Bette Sigma, Of st. Mary,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

School. a sorority to promote social in,
tercourse, and for general literature ard
social Improvement. The incorporators
are Misses Resale Bernhardt, of Sails
bury. Isabel Ashby Brumby, Of Marietta,
ca, Margaret Elmen George, OF New
Rern. Gertrude Sullivan, of Savannah,
Ca. Rena Hoyt Clark, OF Tarboro, Mary
Leigh Robinson, of Elizabeth City, Mary
s. Welles, of Towanda, Pa, Annie Gray
Mash. of Tarboro, Nellie Pest Frost, and
Lucy Horton Sweet.
The. Reformed Junior Knights of Gid
cen Mutual Aid Society, OF GoldsboTc,
colored fraternal and benevolent organi-
zat!on.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Ioyner, Witt, 6, Co. Ready to Serve.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. I, 1904
We wish to state to our friends. our
trade, and to the public generally, that
we are in position to continue business
and have already secured quarters and
will be able to fill any and all orders
that we have or hand, and take care OF
any orders that you might give to US IN
The future. The manufacture of the ceie-
brGted Pointer Brand Hats is not IN
terrupted-the factory rot being touched
BY FIRE. We appeal to all of our old Gus
toners and friends to stand by us IN this
our time of trial and misfortune.
Very truly,
JOINER. WILTZ & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

n the enjoyment of the full terms of the
said lease.
This proposition to hold good for - days
from this date
Respectfully submitted,
" e. McBEE.
p. S. We beg to say in addition to the
aboye that in the event the said lease is
made we will undertake to complete the
railroad from New Bern to Washington
within eight months from the date Of the
same, provided the State will agree to
furnish and deliver at Goldsboro one hun
dred and fifty convicts for which we will
pay price equal to that usually charged
for the hiring of the same, and under the
same rules and regulations.
V. E. McBEE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

SAG ,33S.8S, making the total payments
SO 1913, Oils, and leaving an excess uncN-
rcrded of S24 ,225, 339.78.
Al examination of the investments OF
the Society shows the care exercised by
those in charge CT the financial end OF
the business.
In every detail the statement shows the
fidelity OF those in charge of its affairs
to the guiding principles Of the Society,
and the results obtained are evidence OF
tn; correctness of those principles ard
tho care with which th2y were adhered to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
we're recorded yesterday in the office Of
the Register Of Deeds;
Il. H. Sanders, Jr., to 0. w. Lynn, for
SIEGE, a tract of 80 acres in House Creek
township. adjoining the lands OF John
E1nory's estate and Thomas House.
Nathaniel Warren and wife tC R. f.
Sanders. Jr.. for $1100, the same tract
]. A. Sanders and wife to N. w. West,
fer $1,000, a lot 521a X los feet, at south
east corner Of West Lane and North
Harrington streets, next to Charles
KIuefelburg's and c. F. Lumsden's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Preparing to Leave.

Mr. P. R. Albright has .sold his
residence on Hillsboro street to Mr. T. S,
Fuller for $4,000. Mr.. Fuller will occupy
it as his residence.
II seems to be understood that Mr.. Al.
bright will shortly remove to Wilmington,
where he goes to accept an important
position with the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad. He resigns his position here
as the head of the North Carolina Car
Service Association
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Escaped From Caledonia Farm.

The following Information has been
given out by Mr.. T. II. Arlington, cleTl.
az the States Prison
Charles Mcneil, a convict from Car
telct county. made his escape from the
Gale donia farm, in Halifax county, on he
t2tn inst. Mcneil is a youns negro
about twenty-five years Old sent here
in March, 1902, for a term OF four years
for larceny"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
With Real Estate Men.

Messrs. Joseph f. Pogue S. L. Patter-
son and DR.. George T. Winston, left yes
terday for Greensboro. where they go to
attend the meeting of the real estate men
of North Carolina.
Mr.. Pogue is to respond to the address
of welcome by Mr. J. Van Lindley. Mr..
Patterson will speak on Farming in
North Carolina from Monetary Stand
point while DR.. Winston has as his
subject .The Need of Educated Farmers"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

treatment of Morphine, Alcohol. Tobac-
co and Drug Additions. Special apart
ments and nurses for lady PATIENTS;
massage. and electricity when indicated;
treatment strictly private and conf
Dental; no suffering nor ill-effect in
treatment DR.. S. M. Crowell, Medical
Director, s West Third Street, Char
htte, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Central Labor Union.

There will be a special meeting of Cen
trail Labor Union on Thursday night.
The meeting viii be of special Importance,
and al members of the Central body are
urged to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
To-night's Prpoucfion.

Metropolitan Hall will be taxed to its
,anacity tonight to witness the big event.
A large sale of seats at Kings drug store
groves that the people appreciate our
home talent. The count will be one of
unusual interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Is it burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electrl
Oil. A cut? Use Dr.. Thomas Electri
Oil. At your druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Dyspepsia-bane of human existence
BUrdock Blood Bitters cures 1t. promptly
permanently Regulate and tones TIE
stomach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Coughs and colds, down to the very
5ordcrland of consumption, yield 70 the
soothing, healing influences OF Or. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Only one remedy in tho world that will
at once stop itchiness of the skin il any
part of the body Doan's Ointment. at
any drug store, SO cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Cotton picking in Edgec3mbe Is not YET
over, although the sacond month OF the
new year is more than half gone The
p--ice is a record breaker, Sf5.GO FER huit-
dreG.-Tar boro Southerner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
The Crowe!l Sanitarium For the

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