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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
Petersburg Man, Yielding to En-
treaty of Friends, Withdraws
His Resignation.
FIRE. IN DANGEROUS LOCALITY
Blaze in Kent Furniture Com
pany's Plant Threatens Bust
ness Centre OF City.
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PETERSBURG, VA, january ga
joint meeting of the Board OF Aldermen
and City Council last evening accepted
the resignation OF Charles Hall Davis as
First District, and elected William r.
McKenncy to MI the vacancy. At the
request of n special committee from the
Council Alexander Hamilton Withdrew
his resignation as member of the
School Board
For chairman of the Gas and Light
Committee President Paterson, OF the
Council, nominated r. B. Maclin. who
was elected by reclamation. The meet
Ing was a very brief one the arove
mentioned elections being the only bust
ness transacted.
Threatening Fire.
dangerously located fire In the Kent
Furniture Company's big store on Syca-
more stree. this afternoon was quickly
extinguished by the fremen before any
serious damage resulted. The blaze was
between the ceiling of the first floor and
the floor of the second, and was caused
by the fact that wooded joist pene-
trated flue.
A steam shovel working on the Sea-
board Air Line Railway, near tho Vir-
ginla Normal and Industrial School. in
Chesterfield county, was accidentally
overturned Yesterday afternoon. block
Ing the track and delaying all trains for
several hours.
A proposed skating race between
Brent, of Richmond, and Butts. of Nor
| folk. scheduled to take place at the
Washington Street rink here tonight
was called off. message having been
received that Brent would be unable tc
race because of an injury from fal
in Richmond last night.
The Richmond Grays and PETERSBURG
Gravs will meet in target match al
tho arnory here to-moi\ow night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
HOLD YOUNG NEGRO
ON MURDER CHARGE
Especial to The Times Dispatch

DANVILLE, VA, January 29-Robert
Watkins. negro, was arrested here
to- day on the charge of having muir
dered John Smith, also colored. at Otter
River, Campbell county, on November
Sd last. This makes the tnaro arrest
for the same crime in this city. Lucias
Darlington and Ors Williams, young
negroes. who were arrested here sew
eral days ago were taken back to
Camnbell county last night by Sheriff
RI. RI. Brown. Watkins Is wanted by
the county authorities on the charge OF
house breaking and for highway rob-
berry, hut will be given up 10 answer
!. more serious crime Smith was kill
cd In q dispite over crap game. where
stake of five cents was involved,
watkins is said to have confessed to
the killing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
FIND AGED WATCHMAN
DEAD ON RAILWAY TRACK
He Was Known to Have Been
Sufferer From Heart Disease
and Inquest Was Not Held.
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Especial to The Times Dispntch.)
CHESTER, VA, January 2.-Air. Noah
Mitter, the aged Waterman Of the Tide
water and Western Railroad shops, at
this place, was found dead a, his post
of duty Saturday afternoon between 6
and o'clock. Mr.. Mitter originally came
to txs section from Baltimore, where
he has a wife and children now living,
and for number OF years has been
employed as Waterman here: and on
Saturday afternoon, before going on duty.
complained of tightness or pain in
his chest, but went to his post. About
the time mentioned above Mr. j. NJ.
Cofer, dispatcher, was looking over the
emJies on the sheppard and found him
dead lying across the track. The cor
oner and DIR. Hurt were Summoned, and
though his head was injured by his fall
on the rail, knowing his age, and the
fact that he had symptoms of heart
trouble, an inquest was deemed unnec-
ossary. and his death was attributed to
natural causes. His son, who was sec
tion-master on the T1dewater and West
ern Railroad. was sent for Immediately,
and his remains were shipped to Balti-
| more yesterday for burial Mr.. Mitter
| lived here alone in hired house. and
| it is stated, carried an insurance of 5000
| on his life.
MT. >. "A. FeEuue, Oh lHis pace, OH TIL
| cay purchased Farrar's Island, at Dutch
| Gap. of the heirs of r. c. Friend.
The prevalence of measles in this COM
| munity is affecting the attendance at
| the high school. which is source of re-
| greet to the teachers, who are making
every effort TO make all the progress pos
sible with the scholars. Mrs. L. Q. Ed
| wards of the grammar school, Is detain-
cd in Petersburg, nursing sick sister,
| and these breaks in the ranks of teach
| ers and scholars make hindrance in
| the successful operation of the school.
Mr.. Joseph Wilkinson. of Amelia, was
| on visit here Sunday
Miss Matte Goodman is on a visit here
| to her sister, Mrs. Rice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
RICHMoND's COLLISION.
Tugs Barges Bump Up Against
Ayondale.
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA. January o.
The tug Richmond, towing the Seahoard
Transportation Companys barges, George
r. Skolheld. Idaho and John A. Briggs,
arrived in port from Boston tonight. The
barges were In collision with the Lacka-
wanna barge Avondale in Boston har-
Dor last week. and all three were more
or less damaged. The Skolfleld had a
big hole bored in her bow. A survey
will be held tomorrow.
A steam travelling derrick at the New
port News Shipbulding and Dry Dock
Company's plant turned over and rolled
down an embankment this afternoon. NJ.
Olsen. the engineer. was badly hurt but
will recover. The derrick upset in an
effort to haul dump car that had
left the track back in place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
Mr.. LAKE WITH
TOKENS OF ESTEEM
Alexandria Gentleman Who Sue
ceeds w. S. Andrews Honored
by Former Associates.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 20
George C. Peyton this morning entered
upon his duties as superintendent of the
Washington divispn of the Southern
Railway Company. Mr.. Peyton succeeds
Mr.. Charles s. Lake, who left this morn
S. Andrews, who recently resigned as
superintendent Of the Danvile division.
Last night the employees OF the Wash
ington division of the road rendered the
retiring superintendent Of the road, Mr..
Lake. & handsome gold watch. chain
and fob as evidence Of the high esteem
in which he was held by them.
a new elevator, to cost $4,000. will
shortly be installed in the custom house
and postoffice here. This will be OF
| considerable advantage to patrons of the
| United States Court, for when court is
! in session they are compelled to climb
] to the third story of that building to
| get to the courtroom.
AS a token Of the appreciation in
| which he is held the members OF the
Protective and Benevolent Order Of Elks
| OF this city will present Chief George w.
| Petty, of the fire department. with a
belt and helmet.
The Episcopalians .ave started series
| of missions at Del Ray Alexandria
county, which will be held in the Bap-
| list Church there pending the constr,ic-
ton of an Episcopal Church. The mis-
sions will be conducted by students from
the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
! Through the efforts OF Rev VIM. J. Nor
ton, rector OF Christ Church, of this
| city they were started.
The members OF Fitzgerald Council,
! No. 459. knights OF Columbus, met to-
night and Perfected arrangements for
| going TO Petersburg. Va, February 10th,
for the purpose of insttuung now
council at that place
The degree team of the local council
will confer the first degree. 1t is ex-
pected that a large number OF members
Of the organization will accompany the
degree team.
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JACOBS & LEVY

away by wrecking crew OF the Mer-
rift Sc Chapman Derrick and vvrecking
Company.
Tho body of Sam Jones, the negro
who was lost in the catastrophe. has not
been recovered.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction
Company is maintaining It's regular
fifteen-minute schedule over the road.
The express trains are running as usual.
Two of the big passenger coaches OF
the Norfolk and Southern Railroad have
been pressed into service on the exposi-
ton end of the railroad, and there are
now sufficient number OF cars on that
end of the line to handle all exposition
and other business without delay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
"BLUE STEEL" SHOOTS
GEORGE WEAVER DOWN
tsnecial to The Times Dispntch.)

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, January 20
George Weaver, a young negro. was shot
and Instantly killed on Eighteenth Street
tonight. probably by John Winchester,
alias Blue Steel" who escaped and has
not been apprehended. There We're no
eyewitnesses to the shooting. shot
was heard, Winchester was seen running
away, and people attracted by the shoot
ing found Viewers dead body in the
street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-30
Mr.. Bridges Paralyzed.
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(SpecIaI % THU rF'' F1" e'''r
WEST POINT, VA. January 29.IMr
week. is not materially better. He has
a trained nurse and Prs, Gatewood.
Ross and Hudson attending ilnl
| an attack of vertigo Monday at his Of
lice which required medical attention
- --t,ila- He is better.
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Embrace the Opportunity

to make one dollar do the
work Of two. Never have
prices been so squeezed.
Our "Kcep-Busy Sale" Of
fers splendid chances to fill
any gaps in the wardrobe of
man or boy.
Overwear and Underwear,
Topwear and Toewear-
everything at greatly cur
tailed prices and everything
the finest, freshest and most
fashionable in fabric and fin
ish.
You'd better shake leg.
Values like these don't have
10 plead for takers. They're
snapped up as a hungry fish
darts for a crumb.
Hosiery.
Regular soc values, :5c.
Underwear.
Regular sl.5o values, 81.
Suits and O'Coats.
sic, SIS, $50 values, s11.'5.
Ciildren's Pants.
Regular 75c values, 33c.
Guyot Suspenders.
Regular soc values, 35c.
Crossett Shoes.
Regular 81 values, 1915.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
LINEN SHOWERS.

A linen shower was given for
Miss Erma Green Thursday evening
at the home of r. r. Murphy on
Oakland avenue. The gifts were
packed in suit case which Miss
Green was required to open and read
aloud the verse attached, to- each
piece. 1t was lively crowd and lots
of fun was had. Refreshments were
served.
On Monday evening cobweb
shower. was given for Miss Green by
the Good Cheer club at the home of
Miss Edith Beardsley on Oakland
avenue and merry evening was
spent. The gifts were hidden in all
conceivable places from garret to Gel
lar and Miss Green was required to
follow the lines which lea to them.
Light refreshments were. served and
the evening was spent socially.
Yesterday afternoon a parcel
shower was given for Miss Green at
the home of Mrs. Pearl Rosenthal
south of the city and there was a
large gathering present. The we'd
ding of Miss Green to Mr.. Fay
Lawrence will occur next Tuesday
evening. .. ~. ...... A.. ~
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
Poultry W Wanted.

WI I'a 'rrEii ?,r'h.r NuiIce fOI
Chi k'n> Is ',ao. ) "a h.
Il .'k~. Is ir o., ..<t>h
Iurk-N>, 8 trad, s: cash.
Getsr 6c trade, So cash.
A due bill will be given on H. NJ. Nc
Lntyre If preferred
A. J. SALZGEBER.
Lansing, MINI.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
w. r. CORPS ELECTION.

At the annual election of McIn-
tyre w. R. Corps, held at G. A. R.
hall yesterday afternoon, the follow
ing officers were elected: Pres, Mrs.
Mattice; Senior Vice, Mrs. G.
w. Kessler; Junior Vice, Mrs. John
D. Smith; Treas, Mrs. w. J. Urbatch !;
Chaplain, Mrs. Henry Dennis; Con-
ductor, Mrs. J. l.. Neller; Deleoates,
Mrs. J. D. Smith. Mrs. Spence Barr.
Mrs. Barbara, Dovenburg.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
MCINTYRE G. A. r, ELECTIONS.

At the annual meeting of Mcintyre
post, G. A. R., held at their hall Sat-
urday evening the following officers
were elected:
Commander, J. H. DeRemer.
S. Vice c., R. M. Boyd.
J. Vice c., E. Watkins.
Surgeon, John H. Robertson.
Chaplain, John. D. Smith.
@. NJ, Wilson Beach.
o. D., John Barnes.
o. G.. NJ, VIM. Robuck.
Sentinel, H. c. Hall.
Delegates, Chas. Fuller, R. NJ
Boyd. Alternates, VIM. Robuck, JAS
Jeffers
Trustee, John G. Hawkins.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
For Sale.

Poland China boars, also Short Horn
and Polled Durham bulls, all good stock
subject to registry. Priced right.
DINSMOOR and IORNS, mile south
of fair grounds. "A
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
D1E1,
DENNIS SHEEDY. !

Dennis Sheedy, aged 80 years, died
Saturday evening, Dec. T., 1907, at
his home in Oakland township after
long Illness He has been in very
, poor health for the past year. He was
born in Limerick county, Ireland,
.. and came to America when about 20
years old. He was married in 1887
to Mary Cotter in Adams county,
Wis. They came to Minnesota in
, 1865 settling in Oakland township.
| His wife died July 19. 1898 Mr..
: Sheedy was one of the most success
full farmers in Oakland. He was
good and honest man and had lots
of friends who respected him. He
leaves six children: Mrs. Albert Bill
liam and Michael Sheedy of Oakland
and James Of Lansing. Funeral SER
vices were held at St. Augustine's
church in Austin Tuesday forenoon.
Interment in the Catholic cemetery
MRS. WILLIAM P. GAVIN.
Mrs. William P. Gavin died on
Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 1907, of
tuberculosis aged % years. She had
been sick for about year. Ida Ell
lingsen was born in Hartland, Minn.,
June %, 1879. She lived for years
with her grandmother at Calmar
and about twelve years ago came to
live in Austin. She was a member of
tue Lutheran church and was high
ly regarded by all who knew her.
| She belonged to the Lady Maccabees.
! She leaves husband and little son
hOIt wear old Funeral services
were held at the Lutheran church
monday afternoon. Interment in Oak
wood:
MISS EVA RUGG.
Miss Eva Rugg, daughter of Mrs
G. c. Rugg, died at her home near
Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 1907,
of tuberculosis, after long illness.
Age 32 years. She was born in Sill
yer Creek, N. Y. May 6, 1875. The
following year the family came to
the town or Red Rock in this coun-
| ty, where they lived for over twenty
Iyearc. The father died in July, 1897,
and in the fall of that year the fam
lily moved to Minneota, MINI. Later
they spent some time at Monticello,
moving to near Dickinson, n. D.,
where they took claims in the fall
of 1906. The mother and one sister,
Mrs. Nellie Rockwell, survive The
body will be brought here for in
terment. Funrela services conducted
the residence of Ed. T. Bemis Thurs
day forenoon at 10 o'clock. Inter-
ment at Brownsville.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11
Residence Property for Sale.

I offer for sale at bargain my desir-
able, beautiful residence property 106
Kenwood Ave. south. Terms to suit.
Look this up. J. p SNYDER, Austin.
#s. tf 81
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11

Great Falls, Mont, who have been
visiting Mrs. Clyde Bemis at Cor
with, Ia., were expected here yester-
day to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Jensen, near Rose Creek for
a few days. Mrs. Wood was formerly
Miss Nellie Jensen.
There were about 70 present at
the school social, held at r. C. Allen 8
south of the city Friday evening and
about $500 were realized for the Or
gan fund. Phonograph music was
enjoyed and there were recitations
and singing by the children. F. H.
Palmataire of the Cressey music store
played on the piano. Another social
will be held soon. IT,.
Frank P. Dawes returned a few
days ago from his Ohio trip. He
visited at Lima and Elyria and went
as far east as. Pittsburg and Allie
ghany. He called on Mrs. Kleinhans
at Elyria. She was formerly Miss
Cora Grill, teacher in Mower county.
Mrs. r. J.. Gordon and Mrs. Fol-
som of Lyle spent Saturday with Mr..
and Mrs. G. Powers. -: -
The county superintendent of
schools informs us that she has re-
cetved supply of the new edition of
school laws of Minnesota for the use
of the various districts. Each dis
trict is entitled to one copy and she
requests some officer from each dis
trict in the county to call at her Of
flee and get one.
Mower County transcript., 1907-12-11


ming at their home on Oakland avenue
by a company of friends. They were
married in Rockford, III! About IS
were present and the evening was spent
delightfully. A short musical and elo-
cutionary program was given. A num-
ber of beautiful gifts were received
"A fine art exhibit will be given in
the high school building next week
from Dec. 18th to goth, inclusive. Cata.
logues may be obtained from any Of
the teachers The exhibit will be open
afternoons ard evenings. It is under
the charge of of the Turner Art Com
pany of Boston and it's purpose is to in
terest our citizens and pupils to bet
ter appreciation of works Of art. "
Last week relatives of the late
Chas. Kaneiss of Austin, IN Chicago
we're communicated with and his chill.
dren who have been in the state school
At OWatonna were taken to Chicago
and turned over to the relatives who
are fairly well to do and will take good
care of the little orphans They will
live with Mrs. Kaneiss's sister, Mrs.
Holm.
The South Dakota state pardon
hoard has recommended q pardon for
II. 3. Edmunds, sent from Clay county
on a charge of granddaughter in the first
degree. the pardon to become effective
Dec. "a. Edmunds has served year Of
a Eve year sentence for killing William
Williams at Meckling with baseball
bat during q quarrel over wages. Ed.
munds formerly lived in the vicinity of
Austin and is we'll remembered here.
he ought to enjoy Christmas this year.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-08
THE UNHRITFEy LAW.

The notion that "the unwritten law
should be written and that man
should be allowed to commit murder
whenever he has been 'wronged" in
way that appeals to the unwritten
law for vengeance, isn't getting ready
and general acceptance, though there
are no signs that the popularity Of thu
unwritten law is waning. President
Conway w. Sans, of the Maryland
Bar Association, characterizes as alb
surd the proposal that the unwritten
law be codifed, and declares that
when one man invokes that misnomer
Of law, and succeeds in getting off, as
sure as night follows day he will have
an imftator committing a crime with
less excuse, perhaps, than the origina-
tor had for applying the unwritten law
NO protect him in his own lawlessness,' =
Mr., Sans Is obliged to confess that we
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-08
THE UNIYERSIrY GRADUATE.

Mr.. Rockefeller In his hurried trip TO
the city Of Chicago continues to live In
an atmosphere Of unbroken ignorance.
He knows nothing worth knowing
about the conduct Of the Standard Oil
company though in his company are
men who can doubtless tell the court
all 1t wishes to know. Nor does he
know much more about the University
Of Chicago of which he has been such
q liberal patron.
A newspaper reporter asked him II
he would have time to visit the Uni
versity and he replied that he would
like to If he could spare the time. 1t
was suggested to him that the stud
ents would give him a rouslng recep-
ton in response to which he said; THE
only regret have concerning the Uni
versity Is that there are not as many
men as successful as l hoped they
WGAAG w 0AtSI hAlSlA SCllOuItllA LIleI0t
but If the future will show that It was
. wise undertaking I shall be salts
fied.v
Mr.. Rockefeller's estimate Of the
power Of seat Of learning to make
men successful is not an uncommon
estimate. No university In the world
can insure graduates success in life,
whether that success is commercial or
professional. A university or college
gives a young man the tools to work
with but 1t cannot work them for him
His real education In the success OF
life begins when the university or col
lege has lost its hold upon him.. II
Is then that life puts the responsible
fly up to him.
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1t Is now asserted that small men live
longer than large men. Does death love
a big mark as well ae a shining one?


Hence. loathed Melody, whose name re-
calls
The mellow futing of the nightingale
In some sequestered vale,
The nlurmur OF the stream
Heard In a dream,
Or drowsy plash OF distant waterfalls.
But thou, divine Cacophony, ASSUME
Thy rightful overlordship in her room,
And with Percussion's stimulating aid
Expel the heavenly but no longer
youthful maid.
Bestir We, ninions of the goddess new.
And pay her homage due.
First let the gong's reverberating clang
With clash Of shivering metal
Inaugurate the reign OF Sturm und
Dfang,
Lot drums CLASS, side and kettIe)
Add to the general welter, and conspire
TO set our senses furfously on fire.
Noise, yet more noise, I say. 70 trum.
pets, biare
In unrelated keys and rend the A.
frighted afr.
Nor let the shrieking pieoolo refrain
To pierce. the midmost marrow OF the
Bleat, comets. bleat, and let the loud
bassoon
Bay Ike a bloodhound at an azure
moon.
Last, with stentorian roar
10 ConsuTnHnaIe eur musical MdJuDa1
Let the profound bass tuba
Emit one long and Brobdingnagiar
snore.
70 demons Of unrest, your efforts spare
| The ancient fame that stood four square
For thrice an hundred years
Crashes about our ears.
No more shall Music's votaries endure
The stream of sound that flows
Monotonously pure
From a. crystalline source to an instpit
close
| Beethoven Is sped.
| His works are dead,
| Or merely minister to our postprandia
| slumhers
| Wagner has reached the limbo Of bacl
| numbers.
But we, blithe anarchs of a hustlinl
era,
| With rapture unal1oyed,
Pursue amain the strenuous Chimaera
| That boometh In the void.
/ We, scorning beauty as a snare insidt
7 GUS,
/ Salute the abnormal and acclaim tn
hideous,
With pious Mutations usherlnR in
| The unassafled dominion of unbridle'
| din.
london Spectator
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THE WAR TALK

The talk that there Is going to be a
war between Japan and the United
States continues. It is going to begin
about two years from now, or later. 1t
is not yet said that one of the causes
Of the war was the neglect of New
Haven to greet General Kuroki when
he visited this city with the flag of his
own country. or the flag of this coun-
try. or both, flying from the pole on
the Green, but 1t may be. The Jap
anese think much Of politeness, and
that neglect wasn't very polite.
We are glad to notice that while a
good many of the newspapers Of this
country ara making as much war with
Japan as their typographical outfit
will allow the Nichi Nichi of Japan
continues TO talk peace. AS long as
the Nichi Nichi doesn't breathe
thrsatenings and slaughter the situa-
ton will not be really acute When II
does It win be time TO sharpen this
ploughshare ana the pruning hook.
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MORE OFF THE LESS.

The less" idea is spreading. To
the horseless carriages, the wireless
telegraph, the senseless legislation,
ETC., etc, Is added nicotineless tobacco.
This tobacco is now conspicuous in
France, 1t Is just ordinary tobacco
which has been treated by washing
with water until the usual proportion
of two and one-half per cent, Of nico-
tine has been reduced to one per cent.
In this form 1t is used for smoking In
pipes and for the manufacture of ci-
garettes, which find certain favor
among smokers who prefer a light
favor or who, by reason of nervous or
cardiac weakness, are wary of nico-
tine The tobacco used is a mixture
of French, American and oriental to-
baccos, prepared by the government
establishments, which have a monopoly
of the manufacture of tobacco, cigars
and cigarettes in France. 1t has a
somewhat rank but not unpleasant
flavor and is the cheapest, most popu-
lar form of tobacco used in France fol
smoking purposes.
In reducing the proportion Of nico'
tine from two and one-half to one pei
cent, the water also washes out othe
ingredients, so that the weight of tn
tobacco is reduced, according to thu
quality of the leaf, from fifteen to thir
ty per cent. 1t is this loss of weigh
rather than the actual expense of tn
process which constitutes the cost o
denicotinizing and explains the fac
that this tobacco, which sells at $2.4
per klo C2,2 pounds, is advanced il