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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-11
PREPARING TO OPEN.

Charles St. John, owner and
proprietor of the Piney Woods Inn,
returned Monday from Millbrook,
n. Y. where he has been conduct
inc this summer the Halcyon ho-
tel. to look after the repairs and
improvements to the house and
grounds of the Piney Woods Inn.
Mr.. St John says that complete
new steam heating system Will be
installed by Dowd q King, OF
Charlotte, and that it is proposed
to erect an acetylene gas plant to
replace the power plant and dy~
namo destroyed in the fire last
spring. The light from this gas is
said to be of unusual brilllancy
and much brighter and more de-
sirable than electric light. A
large amount Of new modern
plumbing will be put in and the
repaintlng of the exterio: of the
building is contemplated. The
work of reconstructing the dam,
which was destroyed by the I'M
usually heavy rains this past sum-
mer, will be pushed vigorously,
and, it is expected, will be COM
pleted within a few weeks.
The Inn, as our readers know,
is always handsomely decorated
within and this year numerous
additions will be made to the brio
a-brac. pictures, paintings, furnish
ings, etc, which 60 so far to give
this popular hosiery home-like
and pleasing appearance. Before
opening the Inn will be made
complete in all departments.
The management Of the Inn this
season will be under the direction
Of Leon St. John, who, during the
past summer, has had charge OF
.sThe Inn at High Point" Port Jer
Wis, N. Y. Already large num-
Der of guests Of former seasons, Mr..
St. John says, have signified their
intention Of returning and there IS
every evidence that a prosperous
and successful season awaits the
new manager.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-11

The south is making rapid
strides in industrial develop
ment, and in manufacturing
cotton products she is gaining
prestige every day. And il
one North Carolina cotton
crop was manufactured into
French nainsook it would be
worth 81, 800, 600, 900, or if
converted into Swiss en-
broidery would be worth SIX
millions of dollars.
A man who lives on theories
dimes on a thin slice OF fact
saudwiched between two
stale possibilities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

teurs, prescribed but 20 sols Morlaas, or a day in the piilory, as an adequate' punishment for him who should deny or blaspheme in a public place; God or the Blessed Virgin, or commit per- jury; and merely sols to be paid by each of those who heard such blas- phemy, without denouncing it forth with. To give this enactment greater force. 1t was wont to be published with the sound of trumpets each year, on Midsummer Day and at All Saints, in every village throughout Bearn. Its preamble is as follows: "Whereas, complaints have lately been made to the Prince and his High Court con- corning wicked blasphemers and deni. CTS of God. of the glorious Virgin Mary His mother. and of the Saints of Para disc. as well as touching the vain oaths and perjuries made in His name by reason of which said blasphemies we must presume, according to Holy Scrip ture. that prosecutions and triublations partly come for the affliction of human nature in this world; Now the Prince and Court, being of opinion that in &C., cordance with the disposition of di- vine and human law, Almighty God ought to be praised and honored by His reasonable creatures and not blas- phemed. and inasmuch as our laws have imposed punishment upon such blasphemers: Now" etc. In and after 1852. whether owing to the odium theo- logicum then beginning to run it's course in Bearn, or by reason of some other contemporary social agency, blas- phemers who offended twice had their tongues pierced. were flogged the third time. and on the fourth occasion pun ished with death. As an example of ha oro aaXyarifV in T1aOanahar 1SAG a heretic named Charretier was whip ped round Bayonne and had his tongue pierced with hot iron, after being compelled to listen to a sermon in the cathedral in his shirt, barehead- ed, with a rope round his neck, a fagot on his shoulders. and a lighted torch in his hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

man, especially when his pockets were drained of $50 per diem for board and lodging, consisting of perhaps a chair to lie on at night, and enough meat and bread to keep soul and body to- gether. Having business at the Cap itol, repaired thither at an early hour in order to have. leisure moment in observing the great men of our nation. Here a cordial smile of welcome from the beaming eyes of our honored states men, Chiffon and Clopton, with an hour of delightful intercourse in their pleasant company, served in great measure to dispel the unfavorable inn pression of the previous evening. In casting a "cursory glance" over that vast, intelligent body. 1t was impossible to resist the emotions of national pride yelling in ones bosom at the appear ance of our able Representatives. There they sat- indeed Pillars of State," firm as adamant in the maintenance of their lofty principles. Me thought the brow of one was somewhat careworn from the weight of a nations troubles, while the others genial countenance seemed "lit up by the eye of Faith which looketh for brighter things beyond. At tired in a plain suit of homespun jeans, there was nevertheless something in the tout-ensemble of the man that would arrest the most careless ob- server:-an eye of imposing dignity. seeming to say he could
 Shake hands with a king upon his
 throne
 And think it kindness to His Majesty"
 The visit to the Capitol was actually refreshing and many a pleasant hour hot fnl s'Vtat away" within its time- -honored walls. Yet the writer dare not. trespass upon the fleeting hours, so executing his business with all possible dispatch, he bade final adieu to Richmond and it's noted environs. Arriving at the com mand January 9th, 1t was distressing to behold akhe cloud of despondency overshadowing the countenance of ev- cry comrade. A hard fate" had tried them in the crucble of misfortune and many had fallen in the recent disastrous battles. 1t was a sad recital that greeted my return to camp that mem- orable evening. for as ,e4ch soldier gathered around to give word of welcome, he had his own story 10 re- late of this or that dear comrade 'nobly dying on the bloody field. The manly form of our gallant Col. J. F. Gaines was also missing, having lost a leg in the severe fight of Wainesboro few days previous.
 Our regiment thus deprived of its leader and more than half the men. be- came restive, discouraged, not knowing what course to pursue, still it con tinued to do picket duty on the Wainesboro Road till February 9th, when ordered to Aiken, s. c. Not a ray of sunshine was visible in the stormy horizon that oVerspread our bleeding country. Oh! for one gleam of hope whereol to build the basis of brighter prospect. Alas! to us it never returned. In vain did our once exultant people now humbIed in the dust, spend days of fasting and prayer wrestling with God to save us in the great extremity, but as if mocking at our calamities He still permitted tri- umphant foe tO march onward in his mad career. like beso6m of destruc- tion, sweeping everything before him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

ago, but MT. Fitzpatrick has kept his family intact. His only son, young Benjamin Fitzpatrick, is being edu- cated at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, in Auburn, and his three young daughters are receiving the best of tutorship in the private schools of Montgomery.
 Success has come to Mir. Fitzpatrick through his own effort and his numer- ous friends in Montgomery and Ala bama share with him in the gratifica- tion that comes to one who reaps the honest reward of individual merit and native ability.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Sledge Dogs.

National Review.
 Apart from the great use that the sledge dogs were to us for pulling pur- poses, they made wonderful companions in the solitude of the Far South. AL ready early in the expedition had presented to each of the members dog, and a great affection arose be- tween the masters and their dumb companions. Members often retired to some quiet corner. betting their favor ite dog: the lives, the struggles, and the sufferings of the dogs helped to take the members out of themselves, and thus assisted materially the com mon welfare of our small community. In the cold time the dogs killed each other. Suddenly the whole pack of seventy seemed to agree upon killing one of their number. For days they watched for an opportunity. and the unfortunate doomed dog seemed at once to realize that sentence of death had been passed. He sought refuge with us and would never go far away from camp. until one day day for a moment he might forget himself. Then the dogs would rush upon him and tear him into pieces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
CLEM T. FITZPATRICK, ONE OF THE BEST
 # KNOWN BUSINESS MEN OF MONTGOMERY

MT. Fitzpatrick removed to Montgom- cry. He was employed one year with a building and loan association, and fin 1892 he purchased the cigar and soda water business of J. W. Young, under the Exchange Hotel, at the corner where his business is now located. Mir. Young was doing a business of about sS.000 or $1o,0o0 a year. As an indiea- ton of the growth of MT. Fitzpatrick's s business, as well as an indication Of the growth of Montgomery. it can she said that during the twelve months of la st year MT. Fitzpatrick did q business amounting in the aggregate to Sa,soo at the same. 7"H 'a"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

It is doubtful if there is another business house in the State covering as little area, where so much business is transacted as that of MT. FitZpat- rick. The entire place is not more than IS by 16 feet, but 1t is crowded both day and night with customers, and big force of clerks is employed to take care of the constantly increas- ing trade.
 At the beginning. Mr. Fitzpatrick conducted only a cigar and soda water business. but, finding a demand for light lunches, he began a limited cafe business. The auxiliary business in creased until today FitZpatrick's cafe is one of the most popular in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

If one were asked to name the best known business man in Montgomery, and one who is probably the most pop ular with all classes, he would readily suggest the name of MT. Clem f. Fitz- patrick. the cigar man and cafe pro- prietor. at the corner of Court Square and Montgomery Street. Indeed, MT. Fitzpatrick's place is so well known to the public that the location is never designated other than Kirkpatrick s Corner"
 Beginning nine years ago with linn ited capital and consequently in a 123456123453421665 small way, MT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

After conducting the store at Fitz- patrick's Station on his own account for four years.> MT. Fitzpatrick dis posed of the business and retired to a Bullock County farm, which he con- ducted successfully for four years. In fact. 1t is said that he had the most perfect farm in the county. In the meantime. he had married and had a family of one boy and three girls to be educated. The section in which his farm was located was said to be un- healthy, and MT. Fitzpatrick removed with his family to Montgomery, where his family might have the benefit of schools and churches.
 It was in the autumn of 1891 when
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Bond and Laurier to Confer.

St. Johns. N F., May 11.-It is un- derstood here taht Premier Bond. who arrived at Montreal today, will confer with Premier Laurier at Ottawa. The two Premiers may hold a series of meetings. possibly resulting in the re- vival of the Anglo American joint high commission which sat in Quebec and Washington in 1898. VI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

It caters to the very best class Of GUS toners. and the wants of the most fas- tidious persons are supplied.
 MT. Fitzpatrick has given the busi- ness his personal attention since its in- cipiency. He says he has been success 'ful because of this attention. 5udicious advertising and careful management He has gained the reputation of being c business man of marked ability and extraordinary sagacity.
 The personality. of successful busi- ness men Is ever interesting. MT. Fitzpatrick Is genial, companionable and accommodating. These qualities have naturally won him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

AkA 0L 4SAA SA@ VI friends, to whom he is immeasurably loyal. He enjoys the highest esteem of all of his fellow citizens, as well as a large number of b u s 1 n c 8 s men throughout the Southern States.
 Mir. Fitzpatrick Is Esteemed Lead ing Knight of the Montgomery Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Dr. der or ElkS, WHICH lodge he was in- strumenta, sn or ganizing. He Is an enthusiastic mem Der of the Travel ers' Protective As- sociation and an apprentice Mason. Being loyal to Montgomery s and its every interest, MT. Fitzpatrick is also an active mem- Der of the Commer- cihl and Industrial Association and takes a lively in terest in its af-, fairs.
 S o c i ally, Mir. Fitzpatrick is pop- ular, although he Is of a retiring dispo- sition. He Is a leading member of the Beauvoir Club, one of the most prominent social or ganizatfons in the city. He is also an active member of the Montgomery Shooting Club, and takes interest in other out-of-door sports.
 Mrs. Fitzpatrick HtAI aAr,Avn1 x,An res
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

C Citzp6tTACA hdS built up an im- portant business, which is increasing with each succeed ing year. He counts every acquaintance his friend. and each of them is gratified at his con- tinuous success.
 MT. Fitzpatrick is a native of Bullock County He was -sQ 'uLeJ g uo uIoq cember 28, 1858. He is a son of the late Dr. C. T. F1tZpat- rick, who, in his time, was a promi- nent physician and planter of Bullock County. As a boy, Mir. Fitzpatrick at- tended the old field schools of South east A l a b a m a. where he secured his education.
 When he was 15 years old, MT. Fitz- patrick went to work as a clerk in a general merchan- disc store at FitZ- patrick's Station. His salary was $10 a month, and he boarded himself. He closely applied him. self to business, and 1t was in this position that he laid the foundation for superior success, which came to him later in life, MT. Fitzpatrick was advanced until he hlled every position in the store, and when he had been employed there ten years he purchased the business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Punishment for Blasphemy.

Gentlemans Magazine.
 August 17 1443, in Catholic Bearn. Gaston XI. husband of Eleanor of Ar agon, in his RubriQue de Blasphema-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

(Continued on Page 16.)
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-30

CHICAGO
At Close Of Business February 3, 1901.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
The March of the Bear

Russia is having everything her own
way in Asia. France is her ally n is
therefore compelled to look and act
pleased. Germany is Indifferent. Eng
land is unable ever to show ner teeth,
because, as Lord Salisbury said with
grim satire the other day, "all her teeth
are in South Africa" So Russia is
pushing cheerfully on to the absorb
ton of Northern Chi7d, Is crawling UP
through the Himalavas on England's
Indian frontier and is Closing in upon
Persia.
1t is not strange that England is
growing. But Russia is not disturbed.
And as Russia is better adapted to on
troll Asiatic peoples n is any other
European power, because n is at once
Occidental and Oriental. the cause OF
civilization and trade development will
be advanced by her triumph, and Eng
lands discontinue a be viewed with
equanimity.
The direct cost of the war upon the
South African republics is huge. But
it is a trife in comparison with the
many and mighty items in the indirect
hill
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Cuba, ONLY Chance

General Wood realizes hat the entire
life of the Island is ultimately a mat
ter of economic restoration and devel-
opment, and that these in turn depend
chiefly upon sugar and tobacco
tariffs. "All f2r-seeing business men
realize" ne declares, that Cuba's
prosperity and advancement depend
absolutely Upon her commercial rela-
tons with the United States, where
her two main products have their
principal markets. High duties against
Cuban products mean that her develop
ment will only take place slowly, If
at ALL"
The force of these words is plain,
and in accordance Herewith it is like
wise plain that such commercial rela-
tons should be established with the
garden Of the West Indies as will make
it's f%ruitfulness available to u people
and at the same time promote the
commercial exchange Of u character
istic products. CubanS have lived upon
rice. They are learning to eat flour.
They demand agricultural machinery,
transportation equipment, and a thou
sand products of our fields and facto-
ries. They must pay for these, if at
all, by the characteristic fruits Of their
own soil.-Chicago Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
He Couldn't SEQ the Joke

(From the Milwaukee Sentinel.)
Down by the Goodrich docks there In
a solitary figure sitting with its legs
dangling over the edge. it's head rest
ing m~editatively on one hand and its
eyes fixed sloomily on the murky
water below. 1t is a man. The man
has been seeing Milwaukee all summer
as a megaphone crier, and appendix to
the system of coaches running about
the city. The city suggested to the
megaphone artist a joke: the joke was
told to an Englishman, and the Eng
ishman-but this is the full story:
The crier is proud of his voice and
proud Of his descriptive genius. He is
a proud man all around. His glow
ing accounts have eclipsed the most
graphic pen pictures Of Dickens and
Snifsky. And, k all public speakers.
the guide relies on fine points of hu-
NOR, satire n pathos to put him en-
rappor with excursionists. When
these sallies fail to score he IL glum
n prays secretly that a hotbox or
a thunderstorm will some 10 stop the
pleasure of b dull-witted folks about
him
This beautiful spot on your right"
he cried yesterday. lis the pride OF
Milwaukee. the geological garden. On
your left you descry the broad expanss
OF Lake Michigan, on whose bosom
floats the m OF the great cities
Of the lakes, teeming with industry.
A little farther on we Is the resi-
dence Of DR.. Molar, Milwaukee's world
famous dentist. The erection OF this
magnificent home has cost the people
of Milwaukee much pain"
The crier paused with a self-satisfied
smirk and the coachful OF people
laughed . That is, every one except
the Englishman laughed.
Don't the citizens like DR.. Molar's
house?" the Briton asked in surprise
The guide was Disguised. but he Is
ever polite, and he replied:
Yes, but in order to build it DR.. Mo-
lar had to make money at dentistry.
And that was painful to the people"
The Englishman pondered a moment.
Finally he replied:
We'll, 1 don't know but what you're
right" Llff&
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE
Verdict I'm Case of J.. n. Rose on Trial
at wflson-Tobacco Market Booming
Correspondence OF the Messenger.)
Wilson, ". c.. September 5.

Correspondence OF the Messenger.)
Wilson, N. c., September D.
Court is in session at this date n
has been since Monday, Judge Timber
lake presiding.
The only case of interest to come be-
fore the u VAS that of John Henry
Rose for the killing Of John Farmer
near Lucama during last month. The
crime of which Rose is accused is a
brutal one, he having shot Farmer
from ambush. The case has been be-
fore the court since yesterday. 1t has
drawn large crowds from all portions
OF the county. The evidence in the case
is clear against Rose and the jury
brought in a verdict of murder in the
first degree after being out only a short
while.
Messrs. MewIorne and worthington
appeared for Rose. The solicitor was
aided by Messrs. F. A. and s. A. Wood
ard. 1t Is understood that an appeal
Will be taken. Rose was sentenced to
hang October 18th. The prisoner re-
ceived the verdict with calmness.
The Wilson tobacco market has been
on a boom this week, there having been
sold up 10 Wednesday night over 100000,
pounds. Prices continue very high, not
w~ithstanding the large sales. The high
prices on this market are drawing much
tobacco here from a distance, a great
deal coming from South Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
POISONING AT FORT MCPHERSON
The Cause Still a Mystery-All the
Soldiers Recover ing

Atlanta, Ga. September 5.-The two
hundred n twenty-six enlisted men
OF the Twenty-seventh infantry, sta
toned at Fort Mcpherson who are in
n post hospital on account Of illness
caused. presumably, by ptomaine pois-
onlng were reported better today, and
II is believed all will recover. OF the
40 men enrolled in companies A. B. c..
and d., only 100 are on duty. The ply
s1clans say the sickness was caused by
ptomalne poisoning in the food served
tuesday evening. The cooks say moth
ing was prepared and left standing
over night for breakfast and attribute
h trouble to the ice. The cooks also
claim that no canned goods have been
used for six months, and that nothing
has been cooked in copper since last
March.
Colonel French made the following
statement to the Associated Press:
"A complete investigation of the pois-
on1ng of the enlisted men has been
made by the post surgeon and myself.
Ii is impossible to state positively what
caused the illness of the men. The
mess halls have been regularly inspect
ed and nothing has been found that
could have produced poisoning. All
the men are improving and will be able
to report for duty in a few days"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
TO GO TO THE PHILIPPINES
Mr.. L. B.. Switzerland to be Married In
Washington on Saturday of Next
WeeK-He VIII Take His Bride to
Manila.

Mr.. L. 3. Switzerland, who been
here a few weeks on a visit to his
mother, VIII leave tomorrow for Wash
ingtOn, D. -, where he will be married
on Saturday, September 18th, to Miss
Ida Elizabeth Tickling, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Tickling, of
Georgetown, D. c..
The ceremony will be performed at
h family residence, No. Isis Thirty
first street, y. w, Georgetown, D. c.,
members of their families only being
present. Mr.. Switzerland and his bride
will leave Washington that night for
Chicago. and after spending two or
three days in that city will start for
San Francisco. stopping two or three
days en- ruOte at Salt Lake city. From
San Francisco they will sail October
1st, for Manila to be gone two years.
Mrs. c.. B. Switzerland will accom-
pany her son to Washington Saturday
and Mr.. j. Julian Switzerland who is to
be best man, will leave here next
Thursday for Washington to attend the
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