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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

that industry pays handsome dividends,
where the resources are found to be sur
prising in their variety, and where,
therefore, the multiplication of new
towns is made possible on account Of the
necessary result of home markets.
Third. THE immense balance of trade
in our favor and the immense demand
for the product of our mines mills and
mountains, point TO a condition which IS
entirely new TO this country and in the
beneficial results of which the Seaboard
Air Line will largely participate
1t Is not with any purpose Of touching
here upon the good or bad policy of Elm
perialism' or "anti-imperialism." The
fact remains, however, that a new de-
mand will soon grow up for iron pro-
ducts and wood products both in Cuba
Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines.
The Seaboard Air Line viii be in posi-
tion to get its full share of profit as we'll
in the East and West movement as in
the coming movement to the tropics.
1t is not necessary, perhaps, to call
attention to this phase Of the Seaboard's
possibilities in any other than this gen
eral way. A study Of the railroad sys-
TENS Of the South will discover the fuller
possibilities to any one who may be in
terested
To take a closer view, however, it may
be well to call attention:
First, to the healthfulness and pic
turesqueness of the mountain resorts
reached by the Seaboard Air Line Line
The scenery in the Chimney Rock coun-
try is not eXcelled by any that Is offered
along the range of the Blue Ridge or
Allegheny.
Second, the country Immediately adja-
cent to the present Seaboard Road has
climate free from fevers, equable in
temperature, avoiding extremes in win
ter or summer.
Typical of the health feature is the IA
NOUS resort at Southern Pines, n. c..
About twelve ears ago State Geologist
Prof. w G, Kerr, while exploring this
region, discovered that the people who
lived there were entirely free from all
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE GREATER sEABoARD.

Both the president, Mr.. John Shelton
Williams, and the vice president, Mr.. II.
St John, were naturally retfcent touch
ing a transaction not yet advanced
enough to be set forth in print in de-
TAIL But the broad lines, with which
alone the public is practically concerned,
involves the big fact that within few
months the Seaboard Air Line system
will have swollen into a mileage that
will reach the $500 mark The main
trunk line will with its connections have
solid trains from New York to Tampa,
using its own tracks from Richmond,
Va, where a magnificent station viii be
erected Ground has already been
broken for new tracks between Rich
mond, Va, and Ridgeway, N. c., and
between Cheraw, S. c., and Columbia,
S. C. This will cut off enough distance
to make the Seaboard road FAR and
away the shortest route along the At
lantic Seaboard length of the continent.
It's further plans have not yet been di-
vulged, but a reference TO the map will
show the natural route to st. Louis by
the Mobile and Ohio In the midst OF
the activities at work towards the re-
sultant wholesome competition with the
Southern and Louisville and Nashville,
the strategic and collateral points will
be accurately discerned and occupied
This much, too, is said NOT without say
ing further than in its present brilliant
project there has been no Scattering
policy. The Seaboard Air Line has less
dead trackage than any railroad in this
country, and what impressed me, more
over, was the fact that without being
oouf,tcad hy fhp ranid acni1frennpf IF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w. S. CLARK.
General Merchandise.

Among the business men who really
make Tarboro, from a commercial stand
point, none is more prominent or worthy
of notice than the successful merchant
whose name forms the caption of this
article.
Mr.. Clark established business in Tar
boro in 1872, and is one of the oldest
merchants in the place. His large bust
ness is conducted in a handsome two
story, double store, each part of which
is 22x70 feet in dimension. The store
enjoys a splendid trade, which extends
for several miles in the neighborhood.
lie is lifelong and loyal Democrat,
always ready to do his duty and lend his
efficient aid in all campaigns, and when
ever he can be of benefit to his party.
He has served as mayor of the town, and
is now chairman of the County Com
missioners.
Mr.. Clark is a citizen to be proud of.
always eager to assist III promoting any
enterprise for the good Of his community,
either by his personal efforts or means.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TIE SourHS NEW ERA.

/ have parenthetically referred to these
evidences of what promises to be CO.
lossal industrial development, in con-
nection with these observations on the
Seaboard Air Line, for the purpose Of
accentuating these facts:
First, That the Seaboard Air Line
system, with the lowest bonded indebt-
ness of any railroad in the South, is en-
tering upon its new career under condi-
tons more encouraging than any which
have preceded them in this country.
Second, That the low rate of interest
in money centres and the eagerness with
which capital is seeking investment, will
cause it to look more closely into the
resources of a section where the cotton
industry is just in its infancy, where
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
EDWARD PENNINGTON.
Clerk of Superior Court Of
Edgecombe County.
A Lifelong Democrat, AC-
tive in Campaigns.

In sketChing the careers of the county
officers Of Edgecombe county, we take
no small interest and pleasure in present.
ing the life and works of Mr.. Pennington
to those Of our readers who are not al
ready familiar with them.
Edward Pennington was born an
Wayne county July % 1851. His father
died when the subject Of our sketch was
eight years old. His mother moved to
Lenoir county during the war, and he
received his education by attending the
private schools of the section. AT the
age of eighteen he went to Tarboro and
became engaged as clerk and
bookkeeper in the mercantile es-
tabIishment of Il. j. Keech, who was
also Register of Deeds for the county.
Mr.. Pennington was associated with him
in that office a great deal. After remain
ing with Mr.. Keech fifteen or sixteen
years, the latter was elected Clerk of the
Court, and Mr. Pennington was his cho-
sen assistant. In 1889 he was elected to
the position. He is now filing his third
term as Clerk of the Superior Court.
For a number of years previous to tbs
time he was Clerk of the Inferior Court.
MIR. Pennington is a self-made man,
and an exceedingly good job he has made
Of it, as his services to his town and
county have shown.
He has always been an ardent Demo-
crat, taking an active part in all cam
paigns.
He married, in 1876, Miss Grace Pala-
mountain, of Edgecombe county. He is
an Episcopalian, and a member of the l.
o. 0. +. and Royal Arcanum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TJE MEN WHO DID IT.

Tic MEN WHO DID IT.
a slight reference to the man who has
brought this road from weakness into
strength, as well as to the men who viii
be president Of the system under the
new regime, should not be untimely.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams is 81 years
old, and looks younger. He is easily )
feet 1915 inches in height, and weighs
all of 200 pounds. His clear, robust
complexion does not discover a habit
which he has had for years of working
far into the night He has been most
laborious student of finance, and has
been too busy Il man TO be we'll known
except among financiers in the great
centres, who known in him master
of his science Mr. Williams is keenly
ohservant, without appearing so, reti-
cent, without offense, seemingly absorb
ed with the problem in mind unless his
attention be called to matters of import.
His appearance upon the scene by those
who know him is not considered mete-
oric by any means His strength is con-
Sidered to be the result of gradual
growth. The foundation he has laid for
himself has been broad, and he has
builded carefully, always with the coun-
sci Of his father Mr.. John L. Williams,
with whom he has been connected in
the banking business ever since he was
a lad. Mr.. Williams is man of power
full physique, of endurance that does not
seem to know WEAKNESS. He seems to
be most contented when at work. What
has most astounded those who have met
rheard of this young inancier is the
ease and matter of fact way with which
he has approached, and with which he
has comprised the great enterprises
which he now has so successfully in
hand. Mr.. Williams is not a user of to-
hacco or stimulant in any form, and is a
strict churchman. In a word, his win
ming points are his knowledge gained
through long and acute study, his judg-
ment, which seems to be native, and his
spotless integrity.
Like the young president, the vice
president, Mr.. st. John, is a man Of
wonderful physique. For that matter,
men who have the fibre 10 cut their way
up through the railroad business, from
the ranks through forty years To the
head Of great system must necessarily
start with a body built for big things.
Although Mr.. st. John is in the fnties,
his face is wholesomely florid with a
presence that fills a room with sugges-
tion Of ability and experience. His man
ner is quiet and deliberate impressfvely
so, and during his pauses his eye is
steady and searching while he listens. /
should say that his chief gift was that OF
organization and his chief tendency was
that of breadth and fair-mindedness
For example, as has been stated above.
he came to the South from the Rock
Island Road, comparatively d stranger.
and not only by his superiority as an
executive, but by his personal kindness
first things he did was to give fhe en-
ployes of his system half holidays on
Confederate Memorial Day This Ii but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w. e. FOUNTAIN.
A Business Promoter and Enterprising
Citizen of Tarboro.

Mr.. Fountain was born in Nash
county in 1857, and attended
d. S. Richards school in Will
son, n. c., several years, and has
resided in different sections of the State.
For fifteen years he was connected with
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as
Agent and Telegraph Operator. Fifteen
years ago he erected a private telegraph
line from Tarboro to Greenville and
Washington, n c., and one year after
wards he removed to Tarboro to as
sumo the management of this line, in
connection with that Of the Western
Union Telegraph Companys office and
shortly afterwards assumed the agency
of the Southern Express Company.
His efforts and career in Tarboro has
been that of a business man. Prior to
his coming to Tarboro he resided at
Fremont, in Wayne county, and was
mayor and justice of the peace there for
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STORIC
TARBORO.
CONTINUED from Page 172)

Mr.. Bridgers is a staunch emocrat
and was for number Of years Solicitor
Of the Interior Court of Edgecombe coun-
ty. He is at the present time vice-presi-
dent of the American Bar Association
of North Carolina
He married in 1872 Miss Laura +.
Clark, of Edgecombe county eldest
daughter Of Governor Henry =. Clark,
He has one son, Henry Park Bridgers,
who is associated with him in the prac-
tice of law Father and son make a
firm that do honor to the noble profes.
sion
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
NOTHING IS
BETTER.
Impossible to Manufacture a
Better Remedy.
Ohio People Make Good Witnesses
of the Success 1t Has
Achieved.

There can be nothing better for
backache nervousness, sleeplessness
and all ailments arising from kidney
disorders than Morrow's Kid-ne-oids.
1t is impossible to manufacture a
better kidney remedy. Kid-ne-oids
contains the very best ingredients
that are good for ailments arising
from the kidneys. The vast num-
ber of people in this city who have
testified to the merits of Kid-ne-oids
is sufficient proof that none of our
claims are false.
Mr.. j. HerkOwitz, north side of the
Public Square, Bucyrus, o., says: II
have been afflicted with kidney
trouble for number of years, also
severe backache and nervousness.
Tried several kinds of kidney cures
and pills, without obtaining relief. /
procured a package of Morrow's Kid
ne-oids and in three days after | was
greatly relieved. Continued to use
Kidne-oids and was entirely reliev-
ed of all my complaints"
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills
but Yellow Tablets and sell at SOC n
box at all drug stores and at John
Lamparter & Co.'S drug store.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manu-
factured by John Morrow. & Co.,
chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
WON HIS CASE.
General M. W. Hoye Carried Off the
First Honors.

1t has developed that General
M. w. HOye, who acquired the title
of attorney" Wednesday, won his
first case. Naturally he is being
patted on the back everywhere to-
day.
The case in question is that of
David Snyder, charged with deposit
ing night soil on North Howard st.
Snyder claimed the wagon broke
down, while Mike persisted that it
was not fit for service. Snyder was
fined 81 and costs, with the under
standing that the fine would be re-
mitted if the vehicle was found in
good condition. Sanitary Poliseman
Hoye inspected the wagon and pro-
nounced it unfit for use.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
PETITION
Was Signed BY Coventry Residents
H. G. HaWn for Postmaster.

a petition was circulated in that
portion of Coventry township ada
cent to Akron, Wednesday, for the
purpose of ascertaining how many of
the residents favored the establish
ment of pOstoffice. All but one of
those who We're called upon, signed
the petition. The matter has already
been called to the attention of Col.
Dick. He has agreed to use his in
fuence in obtaining an office for the
people. They have agreed that III.
G. Hawn shall be named as post
master. There are 5000 inhabitants
in the proposed district. 1t is said
that DIR. L. S. Ebright, Akron's post
master, gave the promoters no en-
cOuragement.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
NOT A CHILD ESCAPED.
Further Details of Cyclones
Work at West Unity.
"a PEOPLE In THE SCHOOLHOUSE.
Miss F1ossie Fister, the Teacher, and
Four of the Children Received What
Were Considered Fatal Ipjuries-Two
Others Were Dangerously Hurt.

TOLEDO, May 1S.-The cyclone that
swept over the little city of Montpelier,
an account Of which appeared in these
dispatches yesterday, may prove fatal
for at least four of the children in the
schoolhouse at West Unity. There were
"A people in the building, and not one
Of them escaped without injury. The
building was wrecked.
Fatally Hurt:
Flossie Fister, teacher, struck on the
pead with flying timber.
Florence Marzoff, aged 8, flesh torn
from face and cut in head.
Nettie Marzoff, aged z, iron spike run
into her head; injured in spine.
Lucy Marzoff, aged 6, bad scalp
wound.
Joy Barton, IA years, scalp wounds.
Dangerous Hurt.
Stella Barton, aged s, cut in head.
Florence Barton, aged Z, gashes in
head.
VIII Recover.
Joe Jacoby, aged 8; four wounds on
the head.
Nellie Meppens, aged IL; broken col
lar bone.
Emery Flickinger, arm broken.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
PooLRooMS IN NEW YORK.
Witnesses Testified They Existed Befor
Mazet Commission,

Witnesses Testified They Existed Before
Mazet Commission.
New YORK. May 1S.-At the sessions
of the Mazet investigating committee,
James A. Mahoney, with whom Mayor
Van Wyck admitted he had had some
business transactions, was put through
a long series of questions. Mahoney
admitted being bookmaker, but de-
clined to answer question as to whether
he is conducting poolrooms here.
Former Police Commissioner Hamil-
ton, whom Mayor Van Wyck Tuesday
designated a .blackmailer, declared
that what the mayor had said was abso-
lutely false.
Several witnesses who within the past
few weeks had been doing detective
work for Counsel Moss, testified that
large number of poolrooms We're being
run in New York city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Good News Brought on Death.

New YORK, May 1S.-Prof. William
Hale McEmoe. M. D.. one of the fore
most authorities on therapeutics in this
country, died suddenly at his home in
this city. He received signal compli-
ment i'll the tender of the professorship
of materia medica in the Cornell Medi-
cal college with a salary of $4,000 a
year. He was greatly .elated by the
news, and his excitement was said to
have developed long dormant trouble
Cf the heart.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
GobbIing Up Ohio Gas Plants.

TOLEDO, May 1S.-Samuel r. Bullock
of New York is the real purchaser of
the gas lighting plants of Sandusky,
for which he paid over $500, 900. He
dusky Electric Light and Gas company.
Deals were closed whereby the same
purchaser gets the Fostoria and FIRE.
mont plants, the price paid for the
former being 100000. The price of
the latter is not known, but it is thought
to be i'll the same neighborhood. The
combine purchases will reach $500, 900.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Prominent Catholic Prelates Met.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S.-Prominent
prelates of the Roman Catholic church
from all parts of the United States at
tended the fifteenth annual meeting
here of the alumni association of the
American college in Rome, A special
blessing was read to the members from
Pope Leo. Very Rev. Edward Pace,
D. D., of the Catholic university, Wash
ington, was elected president. Roches-
tor, n. Y, was chosen for the next
meeting place.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
No Lives Were Lost.

TOLEDO, May 1S.-The Madison, one
of the largest hotels in the city, mar
rowly escaped total destruction by fire,
the blaze originating from disturb
ance in electric wires disarranged by
the storm. There was a panic among
the 60 guests, but they made their exit
mainly by fire escapes in their night
clothes and no lives We're lost. The
loss will be nominal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Sword to Be Presented TO Dewey

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A notable
feature of Admiral Dewey's arrival in
Washington will be the presentation to
him by the president of the superb
leweled sword made by authority of
congress as testimonial from the gov
ernment. The presentation to the Off
GERS and men of the admiral's flagship
of the handsome medals authorized by
congress will occur probably at the
same time.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Situation Improved at Havana.

HAVANA, May 18.-Cuban emotion
took Il swift turn toward moderation.
All the political groups and the Is daily
newspapers of Havana realized that a
cessation of wild talk was desirable.
Even the acrobatic members of the late
military assembly went about soothing
their excited followers. The meetings
of the national league, though largely
attended, We're orderly, all the speakers
advising calm reflection before any
movement was begun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
CHIEF OF. SCOUTS YOUNG DIED.

General Otis Reported Other Deaths and
Wounded In Philippines.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-General Otis,
at Manila, sent the following list of
casualties:
Adiutant General, Washington:
Killed-Utah artillery, May IA, A,
Sergeant For Fisher; Second Oregon,
18th, G, Private James Harrington,
Wounded-First North Dakota, 18th, @,
William R. Trulock, thigh, severe;
Civilian William H. Young, chief of
scouts. died; 18th, Thirteenth Minnesota,
H, Private Albert Erickson, chest, mod
crate, 18th, X, First Sergeant Harry
Howard, wrist, slight. Missing-First
California, K, Private Ralph Coates,
since April s. OTIs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
TRAGIC DEATH OF THREE.
Man Killed His Divorced Wife, Sister-I
Law and HIMSELF

Man Killed His Divorced Wife, Sister-In-
Law and Himself.
(. DAYTON, O., May 1S.-Frank Camp
bell, residing at West Alexandria, about
is miles west of here, shot and killed
his wife and sister-in- law, Mrs. Lucy
Gray, the latter a resident of Lewis
burg, Preble county. He then sent a
bullet through his own brain, dying
almost instantly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell were recently
divorced and the latter has been living
with her sister at Lewisburg. The two
women went to West Alexandria to get
some of Mrs. Campbell's belongings,
the tragedy occurring i'll the Campbell
home.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18

There was a time when the most
nauseous medicines were regarded
as the best. Hot drops were perhaps
the most disagreeable of the old time
remedies. Their place has been taken
by one of the most pleasant medi-
cines in use, Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t
is not only much more agreeable to
take but more reliable. 1t always
cures and cures quickly. For sale
by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18

Upon one matter of party policy
Messrs. Hanna and Kurtz seem to be
pretty well agreed. Neither has any
objection to having his convention
delegates chosen by county commit
tees instead of by the people. 1t
doesn't seem to make much differ
ence which leader controls the con-
vention, the will of the rank and
file will not be much in evidence in
either case.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18

1t should not be forgotten that any
one troubled with rheumatism can
get prompt relief from pain by apply
ing Chamberlin's Pain Balm. The
quick relief it affords is alone worth
many times its cost, % cents. Then
if its use is continued for a short
time it is almost certain to effect a
cure. For sale by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
PRESIDENT NOT DECIDED.
Officially Denied Extra Session of Con-
gress Was Considered-Con-
gratulations to LawtOn.

gratulations to Lawton.
d)c Sea INGs, Va, May 1S.-Presi-
dent Mckinley has not given considera-
tion to the subject Of an extra session
of congress. This statement was made
officially.
A dispatch of General Otis was for
warded here by the war department.
Mr.. Mckinley sent his congratulations
to General Lawton in the following
telegram:
To Otis, Manila
Convey to General Lawton and the
gallant men of his command my con-
gratulations upon the successful oper-
ations during the past month, resulting
in the capture this morning of San
Isidro. CIVILIAN MCKINLEY"
Advices also We're received from
Cuba which were stated to be ''more re-
assuring
The president looked in better health.
He and Mrs. Mckinley are likely to
reach Washington Saturday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Descendants of
the Scotch cIventary constitution, the
general synod Of Reformed Presbyterian
church i'll North America met in the
First Reformed Presbyterian church
and organized the seventy-sixt annual
session of the body named. About 80
delegates We're present from various
parts of the country.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18

BETS are ten to one that Mr.. Crisp
will succeed himself as City Com
missioner. The union men who have
given Mr.. Mahoney an almost unani-
nous endorsement are not taking
any of the bets, but they are preparing
to take a fall out of Judge Anderson.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If yon have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
walking easy. Cures swollen aad sweating
feet, blisters- and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions Of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead
lie Row n. Y
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-18
Four Killed by a Cyclone.

MANCHESTER, Ia, May 15.-The re-
ports of the cyclone which passed over
the northern partof this county were
most narrowing. As a result of the
storm four people We're dead and three
others fatally injured