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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
SHORT LOCAL MENTION.

Nil OAOI AOOAA MI l. lOlN
Street grading is the order of th
day.
Miss Calhoun has returned from
visit to Mt. Arie.
Read this paper and you can't helr
but be happy.
1ce-cream Soda at Johnson s Phar.
macy every Saturday.
Mr.. J. w. Elliott has an interesting
card in this issue; read it.
Mrs. L. c. Huhines and Miss Lily
have returned from Reidsville.
Every Lincoln Fountain Pen is
warranted. The News Depot.
Mr.. June Taylor has just returned
after few months stay on the coast
for his health.
Try the new drink, Malto- Coco, at
Southern Pines Pharmacy. The best
thirst quencher yet found
Our water supply is steadily in
creasing and friend Brown is well
satisfied with his progress.
Mothers endorse it, chiledren like it,
old folks use it. We refer to One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t will quickly cure
all throat and lung troubles. For sale
at Johnson S Pharmacy.
Hamlin & Co. are still doing busi-
ness in spite Of hot weather and cleo
Lric storms; read their new al iI1 this
ssue.
Mrs. A. M. Clark remembered the
,ditor's family this week with a very
lice basket of grapes, peaches and
)ears.
Buy your spices for picking at
Pharmacy. They have a
aried assortment of the purest grade.
Mrs. w. P. SWEET and Miss Cath
rine and Master Louie have gone to
lowing Rock for a visit Of few
eeks.
Read the ad of f. B. Hodgin in an
her column. This is a ve1v val
able property and if you want nice
ome in Southern Pines now is your
lance. I
One Minute Cough Cure is the
lly harmless remedy that produces t
mediate results. Try it. Johnsons t
larmacy. /
Mrs. Oslin and Lila had a very
easant visit Tuesday with Mrs. !,
annette Robinson Murphy and her r
other Mrs DR.. Robinson, at the Ex- o
rimental Farm. Ii
The box social was a pleasant affair; -
, games were interesting and the
~ thing needed was more boxes b
ladies realized about $500 fir m &C
proceeds. Sc
3urdice Shaw, a colored lad from to
IS, didn t know it was loaded" and
ling with rifle had ball lodged re
lis finger. DR.. Sadelson cut it out
him and now Burdice is happier tn
wiser. 10
We have GA new School tablets, be-
IS big stock of all kinds of school
iOnerV. Our line of all orenero1 e..
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
FOR SALE!
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SPLENDID RESIDENCE IN
SOUTHERN PINES

Situated at Cor. Bennett 81. and
Mass. Av j. Lot 1OSx146 feet.
has Il, $ eight rooms, two fire places,
6o feet'of Piazza, we'll of good wa
water, NoeaN~eiiasl, sete. fisr 4 frri.ss,
Will be made very reasonable if
sold soon. Splendid opportunity
row tor valuable homa, or a first
class investment. Address,
b. B. HorGIN,
Greensboro, N. G.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
We have had several good showers

AAAVN iAo1a oCVSldl SOOu SuOWClS
this week.
Pure Parahine for ceiling ie11ies,
preserves, grape juice ETC., at John
ons Pharmacy.
The Southern Pines House is receiv-
Ing new coat of paint, which adds
much to its appearance.
Mr.. E. R. Raines of Atlanta, was
IN town this week to adjust the insur-
ance on the Roseland hotel property.
We understand the hotel was insured
for S6, 700.
We will take your order for anv
book or yonr subscription for any
magazine or paper. The News Depot.
DR.. K. M. Ferguson s new residence
under supervision of Mr.. Campbell is
fast rearing completion.
twill surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using the dainty
and famous little pills known as De-
Wits Little Early Ris9rs. For sale
at Johnson S Pharmacy.
Master Hugh Murphy is quite
successful poultry raiser, and recent
Gently had an order of 100 eggs, of
the Buff Cochin variety, for setting.
You will never find any other pills
SO prompt and SO pleasant as Dewitt S
Little Early Rlsers. For sale at John
son S Pharmacy.
The Democrats of Southern Pines
precinct are invited to meet at the
store ofsSugg & Newton on the 1st Of
Sept.s at 8 o'clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of organizing Democratic club.
DEMOCRAT.
Johnson Heat Powder cures prick
y heat in all it's forms, does not mere
y relieve for time by excluding the
III. Ioc and 25c, and your money
Jack if you are not cured.
Arrangements have been effected by
which 1000 mile books, the price of
which is $500 each, issued by the
eaboard Air Line Railway, are hon
red through to Washington over the
Railroad; from Ports
louth to Baltimore over over the Bal
more Steam Packet Company, and
etween Clinton and Columbia over
lie Columbia, Newberry & Laurens
abroad. This arrangement includes
e booss issued by the Florida Cen
al & Peninsular and Georgia & Ala
ina Railroads.
The quicker you stop cough or cold
e less danger there will be of fatal
ng tronble. One Minute Cough
Ire is the only harmless remedy that
YES immediate results. You will
e it. For sale at Johnson's s Phar-
ICY.
When Bishop Brooks was once told
his private secretary that his Epis-
9al duties left him no time for him
f he said: II have plenty of time
myself. N
When and where?' asked the Sec
ary.
In the railroad cars, answered
Bishop.-September Ladies Home
rnal.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
ChILD's H. RRIBLE DEATH
Infant Attempted to Drink Carbolic Acid
 While Playing

Selma, August 4.-(Special) )-An awful effect of the carelessness of leaving deadly drugs around the house had another dem- onstration in this locality on Friday, when Ruth, the year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Moore, of Harrells, met death in a terrible manner.
 Friday morning about 8 o'clock the child and the nurse were in the bedroom playing on the floor. The nurse had her attention detracted for few minutes when the it- tie one picked up bottle Of ....-, a..u which was sitting under the edge of the bed, and turning 1t up, attempted to drink of the deadly drug. The screams of the child brought assistance, but the strong acid had spilled all down the face and neck and on the body and was burning the flesh in terrible manner.
 None of the acid got down the child 8 throat, and 1t was hoped that the external burns were not enough to become fatal though the little one suffered excruiating pain until physician was secured to re- lieva her.
 All day long the fond parents watched be- side the crib of the sufferer hoping against hope. but at 10:15 p. m. death came
 The accident was indeed narrowing one and MT. and Mrs. Moore have the deepest sympathy of this community in their af- f1iction.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
ARRANGEMENTS
 ABOUT COMPLETED Bryan and His Party Reach In-
 dianapoIis Tuesday FOR THE NOTIFICATION
NOTIFICATION
It is Now Thought That the Speech making Will Occupy About Four Hours = Night Meetings
 Will Also be Held

Indianapolis, August 4. - The arrange ments for the Bryan notification meeting are about complete. Mr. Bryan and his party will arrive here on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon the notification meeting will take place.
 The committee say that some reports it has received indicate that the city will be literally decorated. The committee had or dered handsome banners to be placed across the principal streets. Barrels of ice water will be placed at different places in Military Park, where the notification ex- ercises are arranged to take place, and no husksters or refreshment stands will be al- lowed there. Night meetings will be held, when Messrs. Bryan, Stevenson and others will speak.
 It is now thought that it will take nearly four hours for the notification exercises Wednesday, as 1t Is understood that MT. Bryan's speech will contain nearly 10000 words. James D. Richardson, of Tennes- see, who will notify MT Bryan, probably will speak for nearly an hour. The speeches of MT. Stevenson and Governor Thomas, of Colorado, who will notify Stevenson, are not expected to be lengthy. If 1t rains, Tom linson Hall which accommodates 1000, will be used for the notification It has been handsomely decorated for the night meet ing.
 Bryan and Stevenson parties will leave here Thursday morning.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
SLIDING SCALE
 BRINGS REDUCTION Miners Ascertain That Iron Sold in July Netted Less Than
 $l1 a Ton.

Beginning with August the coal miners in Alabama will receive 521z cents ton for digging coal This is a reduction of 21s cents from the price that has been paid since July l, 1899.
 The contract entered into between the coal operators and the miners, and which became effective July 1, 1899, called for the payment of 45 cents ton for mining coal when Mo- 1 foundry iron was selling at $8 or less per ton. sliding scale was adopted providing for an advance of 21k cents per ton for mining coal for every 50 cents advance in the price of iron until $11 should be reached. which was to be the maximum. From the time that con- tract was signed until the first day of this month the miners have been receiving the highest wages provided in the contract, and also the highest wages ever paid in this district.
 : The 1889 contract was renewed the first of July of this year and has almost eleven months yet to run.
 The miners have committee whose duty 1t is to make an investigation of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany's books at the beginning of each month for the purpose of ascertaining the price received for iron the preceding month. This committee consists of J. L.. Clemo of Blue Creek, Dave Johnson of Blocton, Ed Flynn of Pratt City and w.. Nelson of West Pratt.
 The committee made an Investigation of the companys books yesterday and re- ported that they ascerteined therefrom that the company realized less than $11 a ton for iron sold in July. They according ly announced reduction of 21s cents ton in the price to be paid for mining coal
 Over 5000 men will be affected by this reduction, as practically every mine ip the xkD la oo at Q Joint conference of the United Mine Work CTS and the coal operators.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
CONCER MESSAGE
 PROVED GENUINE

Washington, August 1.-The Department of State authorizes the following statement in regard to the first telegram from Minis ter Conger, to which, in transmitting it through Sheng at Shanghai and answered through Minister Wu. the Tsung-li- Yamen assigned the date of July IS: The Depart ment of State is in possession of the erigi- nal cipher text of the entire message as re- ceived by Minister Wu on July 20, and com- municated by him to Secretary Hay on the morning of that day. It is partly in the Chinese cipher code, and partly in that of the United States. The two texts were sep- arated by several groups not intelligibie, in each cipher. As deciphered on July % the Conger message appeared to begin with the words, British legation under con- tinued shot and she'll" etc.
 With the aid of the full text as tele- graphed from Che Foo from Consul Fow- Ter and already given to the press, the doubtful groups, which were distorted in telegraphic transmission, have now been corrected and found to read:
 For one month we have been beseiged. '' which inteliigibly completes the sentence, making the telegram read:
 For one month we have been beseieed in the British legation, under continued shot and shell from Chinese troops. Relief can only prevent general massacre. Con- ger"
 As is shown, Athe various legations and foreigners took shelter in the British le- ration about June IT.; the date of MT. Con- gers telegram is affixed with approximate 6ertainty as sJuiy IT,
 This aereee with Consul Fowler's state- ment that the original message. as written on regular telegraph blank from and
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
ALABAMA BOY KILLED IN
 THE BATTTE OF THEN. TSIN

Henry E. Stillings, Harry VanLeer, Pat rick Cex Frank W. Southworth, William g.. Rowley, Clarence J. Mcbride, Sergeant Romo Fry, Sergeant Joseph A. Dory, Ser geant Adelbert Walker, Sergeant Walker. Sere cant John R. Burton. Corporal Peter Savage, Corporal Samuel E. Whipps, Cor poraI Richard w. Webb, Musician Harry K, Ellis, John D. Closson, Ulysses Jumper, James J. ONeill, Henry J. Scharer, Robert H. vouSchlick, First Sergeant John R. Bailey. Sergeant Edward German, Corporal Silas A Christenberry. Corporal sherman E. Jackson, Thomas I. Maloney, Joseph Much, Jr., Frederick E.. Newell David J. Kennedy, Carroll L. Pingree, William P. Murphy, Joseph Ryan, William Gilbert, Jo- seph McMahon, Patrick J. Murphy, Corpo- ral Frank M. Leonard, Corporal Gustav Bartz, David A. Murphy, Frank R. Mur- phy, Francis J. McGee, Frederick E. Schoe- craft, Edward w. Wright, Arthur Ables, Orin C. Weston, David H. Hammons, Har- " A. Norton, John D. Dimond, Corporal Stephen O'Dea, Corporal Thomas H. Cur ren, Corporal Dennis Moriarity Loda B. King Philip Wubing, W. F. Coleman, Will liam L. Partland,. First Sergeant Wesley Bickhard, Corporal Albert Juhl, Corporal Jacob E. Mengel, Corporal Gerhardt Heck ernlan, Corporal George F. Hoar, Andrew Roden. Jesse Westervelt. Lewis L. Frish, John F. McSweeney, Charles P. Nelly, Ralph F. Richardson, David H. Norris.
 Messing
 Myron c. Miller.
 Since ,died:S
 Corporal stephen O'Dea.
 James O'NeilL .s..
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
SERIOUS CHECK TO
 AMERICAN FORCES  Little Command Was Trapped
 and Forced to Surrender TO A BAND OF FILIPIN0S General Macarthur Reports Capture of
General Macarthur Reports Capture of Corps of Engineers in Luzon- Entire Party Killsd, Wound
 ed or Captured

Washington, August 1.-The first serious check that the American troops have met in the Philippines during the past two months is recorded in dispatch received this morning from General Macarthur. It is assumed that the little American com mand which suffered so severely was com petely trapped and was obliged to surren- der or be extermnated. The message is as follows:
 Manila, August 4. "Adjutant- General, Washington:
 First Lieutenant Alstatter, corps of en- gineers United States army, with escort fifteen men, were attacked by force be- tween Demayoume (Luzon) and San Isidore Luzon), by armed band insurgents $50 strong.
 Entire party killed, wounded or cap tured.
 Killed: Troop H, Fourth Cavalry, Rich ard Dichler.
 "Wounded: Charles M Newman, wound ed in arm, serious; Walter Drewer, wound ed in arm, serious; Company A, battalion of engineers United States army, Edward Long, wounded in abdomen, serious.
 Captured: Lieutenant Alstatter, Com pany A, battalion engineers Henry T. Crenshaw, Troop H, Fourth Cavalry; Ar thur Bates Charles J. Fuchsinger, Edward Croger, George Kiath, William J. Garrod, John Coughlin, Robert F. Taylor, Joseph T. Medley.
 Wounded sent San Isidro with note from LaCuna Maraimo, announcing prisoners will be well treated. MacARTHUR."
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Endorsed Man for Speaker

Memphis, Tenn, August 1.-The Shelby County Democratic Convention held here today. after endorsing the candidacy of Hon. E. w. Carmack for the United States Senate, unanimously adopted the following resolution
 Recognizing the high integrity, eminent ability and unswerving democracy of the Hon. William B. Henderson, we hereby present him to the consideration of the Democracy of the state and to the Demo- crats and to the members of the House of Representatives for Speaker of the House. We most heartily and cordially endorse him, and instruct the other nominees of this convention to vote for him and employ all honorable means to secure his election"
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
l MILLER DENIES
 NOAKES' STORY Says GOebe| Was Not Shot from
 Executive Building HE WAS NEAR POWERS OFFICE And Says it Was Not Fired
 from There. C0RR0B0RATED BY NEGRO ROWE | He Quoted Governor Taylor as Saying This is Horrible" When He Discovered Goebel Had Been Shot
CoRRoBoRATED BY NEGRO ROWE

Georgetown, Ky, August 1.-The cfoSs- examination of Adjutant-General Collier, of the Taylor administration, and the ex- animation direct and cross, of Reuben Miller, chief clerk of the defendant while he was acting as Secretary of State. were the features of the Powers trial today Miller had been brought back from Indiana by the defense It was his opinion that the shot which resulted in the death of Gov ernor Goebel was fired, as were those which followed it, outside the executive building. He said he was the person clos est to the private office of Powers, and said the shot did not come from Powers room.
 He located the spot where Powers fell about fifteen feet away from the spot fixed by the prosecution, and stated that the militia did not appear on the scene for thirty minutes.
 He also said that Powers was not in his office during the afternoon of January 25, the day on which the mountain petitioners arrived at the state capital, and at which time Witness Noakes of the prosecution charged him with making statements of threatening nature and of conferring with Youtsey, Culton and others of the alleged conspirators.
 Ben Rowe. eolored porter of the execu- tive office, also brought back from Indiana by th= detense, corroborated the statements of Miller about the movements of persons in the public office of the Secretary of State at the time of the shooting.
 "Tnis IS uorr.bie"
 Miller quoted Governor Taylor as saying as he ran from his private office Into the room on hearing the shots: What is the matter?" and on being told that a man was shot, said: This is horrible!"
 On cross-examination of General Collier the prosecution was allowed much latitude, the court, however. trst admonishing the jury that statements concerning incidents which occurred after the shooting should be considered only to show the interest of the witness, who was placed on the stand by the defense. The prosecution brought out that General Collier, by order of Gov ernor Taylor, kept civil officers from enter ing the capitol grounds for several days after the firing of the fatal shot. He also testified that by Governor Taylor's orders he prevented the General Assembly from meeting at any point In the city Of Frank fort for several days after the Taylor proc- lamation adjourning 1t to London, Ky.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
GUARDS PLACED
 AROUND TAMPA
Two Cases Yellow Fever and
 One Death Yesterday.
NO TRAINS LEAVE THE CITY
A House to House Inspection Will be Started at Once-No Tickets Sold
 to Points South of Washing s. ton-Alarm Unnecessary

Tampa. Fla, August 4.--In his official re- port tonight State Health Officer Porter announced that there are two existing cases of yellow fever, and there has been one deat hts date. He has ordered no one death to date. He has ordered no lay system.
 A cordon e guards have been placed around the city tonight and no one is allowed to leave except by permission A house to hourse inspection will be started at once. No tickets are being sold to points In latitude south of Washington, except where cities expressly signify their willingness to receive refugees from Tam pa-
 Dr. Pcrtor says the sanitary condition of the city, Is such as to cause no unneces- sary alarm.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
DREDGE BOAT BURNED
Twenty Persons Were Aboard But All
 Were Rescued

Tampa, Fla, August 4.-Dredge boat No. l, owned by Rittenhouse Moore, was son- stunned by fire in the middle of Tapma Bay about o'clock a. m today. Twenty per- sons were aboard when the fire began, but were rescued by two tugs which came to their aid.
 The boat was equipped with four gaso- line engines, and had two large tanks of the infiammable material aboard. One of the tanks was too. full and the gasoline escaped upon the deck, igniting. The flames soon enveloped the boat. The tanks were provided with safety valves which prevented an explosion.
 The craft was quickly consumed It was valued at s75,0O0 and has insurance to the amou:-. of $30,000.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Towne Is Not Talking

St. Paul, Minn., August 4-C. A. Towne, Populist nominee for Vice President, left here this afternoon for his home in Duluths Mir Towne said there was nothing to be said upon the campaign issues except that imperialism would be made paramount. In regard to his remaining on the Populist ticket MT. Towne said he was not ready to make announcement. but would do so in a few days.
 A friend quotes MT. Towne as saying he will issue formal campaign document in a few days. in which he will announce his withdrawal from the Populist ticket.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Driving { Iun Race

Grand Rapids, Mich. August 4.-In the closing day of the Driving Clubs races interest centered in the first of scion of the famous old campaigner, Axtell, to win first place. The performer was a bay mare named Axtelline, who started in the BPS trot. In the first heat she was second, and in the next was first in finish so close that those In the stands were in doubt as to the result until the announcement was made. w. Perry Buperry handled the mare in the last heats, and the race was easy for Whitewood, who finished third in the first two heats.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Ore Mines Close

Middlesboro, Ky, August 1.-The ore mines at Watts Station, belonging to the Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke Company, were closed down today and the company has stopped all outside work on this plant, 1t being their intention to close down the one furnace here as soon as they use up the supply of stock on hand, Yhich will be in about a week. Two hundred pnen will be thrown out of employment. Over pro- duction, it Is said, is the cause of the shut down, and it is believed the company Will close up all their plants until the price of iron gets better.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
CHAFFEES FORCES
 MARCHING ON PEkIN
His Message to the Department Has Not Been Given
 Out to the Public

signed "Conger," is supplemented by the words Each, Conger, July IS, addressed Limited States Legation" written on the same form, but evidently not transmitted
 The fact that thhe authentic text of the original message as received in Washing ton on July 20 agrees literally with Consul Fowler's report of the wording of the orig inal form written by Minister Conger and bearing the file date of July 17, appears to establish the genuineness of the message and its date beyond doubt.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
A Small BIass

Yesterday afternoon about 2:ao o'clock a small blaze was started in house in Ave- nue and Twenty-second street. 1t is be- lieved that the fire originated from gaso- line stove in the kitchen Very little dam age was done, A.,..~
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
New Industry for Knoxville

Knoxville Tenn, August 4.-William Fitzgibbons of Saranack, Mich., has pur- chased property here. and will consolidate and remove to Knoxville his boat oar plants at LaGrange, Ind, and Saranack, Mich. The industry will employ over 100 men, A large amount of ashe timber in this section has been purchased by MT. Fitzgibbons. tsk-~
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Georgia wants Negroes Eliminated

Atlanta, Ga, August flowing to the result of the recent election in North Carolina, in which white supremacy was .engrafted on, the State, Representative Hardwick will introduce into the next ses- sion of the Georgia Legislature a bill pro- viding- for constitutional amendment similar in form and provisions as tha. adopted in the Old North State. This en- forces a property and educational qualifi- cation on suffrage which practically dis franchises the negroes.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Nashville Not Afraid

Nashville. Tenn, August 4.-Mayor Head today received a telegraphic inquiry from railroad official at Tampa asking if Nashville would receive passengers from that point
 The Mayor replied: Nashville has no fears from yellow fever and will receive passengers from all points,"