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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15
FELL DEAD IN HIS BUGGY.
Death Of William Briggs. Trinity Sunday
School Celebrates.
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Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Oct. 14.-William Briggs,
white man, thirty-nine. years of age.
died suddenly in Edgemont late yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. Briggs lives near East
Durham and was on his way home from
visit up street when he fell dead in
his buggy beside his wife. Heart trou-
bic is assigned as the cause of his death.
The deceased left a wife and one child.
besides many other relatives. The in
terment took place this afternoon in the
Latta burial ground, some three miles
from the city.
DR.. j. c. Kilgo, president of Trinity
College. has returned from tour of Eu-
rope. He reached home this morning af-
ter ar oh~on"o If about two months At
ter attending the Ecumenical conference
at London, Dr. Kilgo went on a tour of
several countries.
Yesterday Trinity Methodist Sunday
School celebrated its 39th anniversary.
There were exercises at $50 O'Clock, a
special sermon to young people at II
o'clock by Rev. w. c. Norman the pas
tor. and other appropriate exercises at
100 o'clock last night At the latter
service the names of those winning
prizes and honors for the year were
announced. During the year there were
but two deaths. The song service was
very beautiful both morning and even
ing.
The county board of education was in
session today. All members of the board
were present. Only routine matters were
looked after by the beard. In conversa-
ton with Superintendent C. W. Massey
your correspondent was told that the at
tendance at the various schools through
out the county was all that could be
asked. The incomplete returns from the
census shows that there are about five
hundred more children in the city this
year than there were last. The census
now shows that there are about 1900
children in the county.
Mrs. Martha Garrett, an aged lady. was
striker with paralysis Saturday afternoon
and since then has been in preca rious
condition. 1t is feared that she cannot
recover Mrs. Garrett is at the home of
her SON n-law, CASTOR Pickett. on Chanel
Hill street.
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ONLY TO MET THE SENATOR.
The Grand Triumphal March to Louisburg
Turns Out Frost
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tSpeclal to News and Observer
Louisburg, N. c.. Oct 1.-THE much
advertised grand triumphal reception OF
Senator Pritchard, invited to come here
10 speak by a so-called White Repub-
lican League, composed of ex-Democrats,
turned out to be frost. The Senator
was met by delegation of only two y
one the postmaster, and the other p A..
heaVls, the mead manager of the League.
There was no band and no hurrab.
The revenue doodles all over Eastern
North Carolina have been ordered to come
here to help give the Senator a ssend-
OFF, and they are arriving, ready to obey
their orders.
This is county that is not moved
from lifelong convictions by few prom
Uses OF offices or subsidies. The people
are steadfast in the Democratic faith.
Senator Pritchard will be given fair
about his big conference in Greensboro
chance to air his doctrines and to tell
and then Franklin will increase it's DEM
ocratic majority in November, 1902.
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jim L0wERY, THE NOTED CRIMINAL.
S70O Reward For His Capture A Complete
Description of Him.

Jim Lowery, alias John Jenkins. the
negro who so foully murdered Chief of
Police R. S. Jones, of Shelby N. c., on
August 18th, 1901 is still at large. He is
a desperate criminal and the rewards for
his capture now aggregate 500. Cover
nor Aycock has offered reward of $500
for the State; the town of Shelby offers
5000 reward, and Sheriff A. B. Suttle, of
Cleveland county N. c., offers 500 re-
ward, making total OF $500.
Lowery was in Shelby on Monday night.
September Goth, 1901. but made his escape
He said he had been in South Carolina
and West Virginia since the murder was
committed and only reached this county
on Saturday evening, September 28Gh
when he alighted from the train at Kings
Mountain. He is reported TO have said
that he intended to go far away this time
He worked in the coal mines in West
Virginia When Lowery left here Septem-
Der S0th he was wearing black coat and
black pants, and black Saline shirt, and a
black SLOUGH hat, with the crown crushed
in. He also wore a pair of Wei kid
shoes, No. 10, nearly new. Lowery
walks little stopped shouldered and his
head slightly dropped
Chief Jones was brave and gallant
officer and was murdered while in the dis
charge of his duty
Lowery is about twenty-five years old
about five feet and eleven inches high,
slim, weight 145 pounds, redsh mulatto
ginger cake color, has bad teeth. some
may be out. Has brown spot on one side
of his farce hard to detect except by close
inspection. Has prominent cheek bones
and slim chin; said to have Indian blood
in him. Has sneaking, sly, down cast
look, and talks very little His voice is
fine and talks in low tone. He had when
he left Shelby a double case gold plated
watch, No. 6 size. Trenton Movements.
No. of case 6,4O7,9OS, No. of works 2,011,-
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into it's life and made it forever shono NJ
our bone and flesh Of our flesh II doee
not owe its life to the brain Of any nne
man or to the purse of any dozen men.
No one man can say that he founded II
and no dozen men can say that their
purse is it's foster father. MANY fertile
brains and many generous hands have
helped it on it's way; but it was CON
ceived by the people of North Carolina
assembled in their convention at the town
of Halifax, 1776, the year of independence
a time when political and religious free
dom was in the air; and it was born at
Fayetteville, by an act of the General
Assembly on the 18th of October. 1888.
in the dawn of the Union. and matured
by those sturdy patriots who made our
early history. II over child was born
and matured a Tar Heel then the Univer
sity is a Tar Heel of Tar Heels"
With this introduction he delivered
one of the most eloquent addresses on the
affirmation of the constitution of North
Carolina, that the University is establish
ed for the sake of intoxicating useful
learning This learning he defined 10 be
all that fits character for unselfish social
service, and he took occasion to warn
against the extreme materialism of the
age, while he lauded those who have in
vested their means in mems minds and in
great institutions. The address was in
deed a prophets voice speaking in no
uncertain tones and with lofty inspira-
tion-a message much needed and was
heard with intense interest
The management of the University have
decided to discontinue the sessions of the
summer term. which has been conducted
during the last two summers The rea-
sons for discontinuance are that the sum
mer term taxes the resources of the
University to too great an extent, and
that 1T comes at a time when those who
teach here need Opportunity to prepare
for the work of another year. This action
with reference to the summer term has
nothing to do with the summer school for
teachers, nor with the summer law
school,
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Coupon Certificate Notice

MECHANICS UNION placed
the
turnable
only to
to
Write
]. GEORGE ALLEN Secretary RALEIGH N. c.
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UNIVERSITY DAY CELEBRATED
The One Hundredth and Twenty Eighth Anniversary
of the Laying of the Corner Stone of the
First Building.
Especial to News and Observer

Chapel Hill, N. c., Oct. 14.-University
Day. the one hundred and twenty eighth
anniversary Of the laying of the corner
stone of the first building erected for the
use of the University of North Carolina,
was observed as a holiday by the faculty
and students, of the institution Saturday
This day, October 18th, is observed every
year.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Pendleton Jones, of Kentucky
After which Dr. Venable arose, and IN a
most pleasant manner said in part
lone hundred and eight years ago, 1913,
the corner stone of the first building Of
the University was laid in faith and
hope-laid by our strong forefathers who
builded better than they knew.
''In 1895, one man, one house and a few
books comprised the University.
1--WE are assembled today to reap the
fruit of the work of the grand pioneers
who founded this University. 1t is their
achievements not ours
ut is we'll, then, to think of these men
Ito commerate their noble deeds
1--WE have with us today an old Boy
of the class of 1858, who when his coun-
try called him to battle, gladly and cheer
fully consented to enter the strife. When
the civil strife, which almost rent our
nation in twain, was over, he rendered
valuable assistance to the University by
acting as a wise and conservative trus-
tee. / now have the pleasure, ladies and
gentlemen, to present to you the speaker
of the day, Colonel Thomas w. Mason, of
Northampton county"
AS preliminary to his address, Col
onel Mason spoke of the pleasure afford
ed him in being at Chapel Hill again. in
memory he was carried back. he said, to
the years when he was a student here
He then paid high tribute to the Univer-
sity and its work How came this Uni
versity here?" the speaker asked. It's
history is familiar learning; it's genesis
has been recited many times but you
will let me mention again some charac-
teristics of it's birth that have entered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15
WHITE MAN TURNED YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ. A. Hcgart, Of Lexington.
Ky, when they saw he was turning yell
low. His skin slowly changed color, also
his eyes, and he suffered terribly. His
malady was Yellow Jaundice He was
treated by the best doctors, but without
benefit. Then he was advised to try
Electric Bitters, the wonderful Stomach
ard Liver remedy and he writes 'Af-
ter taking two bottles | was wholly cur
ed" trial proves lis matchless merit
for all Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles. Only 25c Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15

Fair, the Chief Marshal Gen. w. P. Rob-
ertS, made a new departure, selecting
among the honorary aides distinguished
and we'll known Confederate soldiers, a
number of whom served on his personal
staff. Through Gen. Roberts efforts it is
expected that there will be- more promi-
nent Confederate soldiers here next week
than at any time in many years. Gen.
eral Roberts was the youngest Major
General in the Confederate army, and his
record was such that it reflected credit
on the State and the cause that he serv-
ed He is one Of the best known and
most beloved of the surviving generals
OF the Confaderacy. The gathering of ex-
COnfederates here promises to be one of
the most notable features of the Fair The
honorary and assistant marshals whom
Chief Marshal Roberts has selected from
his old comrades in arms are:
Gen. Thos. S. Garrett, Norfolk, Va.
Major John w. Gordon, Richmond. Va.
Capt. Jas. e. Webb. Birmingham, Ala
Capt. w. C. Coreghenour, Salisbury.
Capt. Frank Barnes, Wilson.
Capt. j. M. Wall, Wadesboro.
Capt. p. H. Haines, Winston.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Charlottesville, Va.
Gen. X. +. HOke, Raleigh.
Col. Jas. L. Gaines, Nashville, Tenn.
Col. A. M. Waddell, Wilmington, N. G.
Col. w. H. H. Cowles, Wilkesboro.
Col. w. F. Beasley, Plymouth.
Maj. John B. Neal, Scotland Neck.
Gen. L. s. Baker, Suffolk, Va.
DR.. w. r. Capehart, Avoca.
The young men of the State WILL of
course, be here, General Roberts having
named as his assistants representative
young men from all sections of the State.
round of social events lasting through
out the week has been arranged in their
honor.
The selection of Gen. W. p Roberts as
Chief Marshal of the Fair was certainly
an admirable one in every respect He
is peculiarly adapted for the exacting re-
sponsibilities of the position which re-
quire the tact and executive capacity of
man of his excellent judgment His
appointments are on new and novel lines
and have been gratifying alike to the
public and the Fair management
The following additions to the list of
assistant marshals were made by the
chief marshal yesterday as follows:
Messrs. T. w. Dewey, Frank Hyman. E.
bern.
The boys take as much interest in the
Fair as the officers of the Association
themselves, and this year young America
has been recognized. The boy marshals
are VIM. Boylan, Jas. Hogan, Louis Yves.
Norfieet Stronach, Douglas Olds, James
Thomas, Sion Rogers and Louis Pegram.
At the office of the secretary a force
of dozen clerks are hard at work ar
ranging the details of the great Fair.
The assistant secretary, Capt C. B. Dem
son, was up to his shoulders with work
yesterday, but he found time to tell a
representative of the News and Observer
something about the prospects of the
Fair. He said:
In all my experience / have never
found the conditions so favorable for the
Fair. Demands for space meet US at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15

The largest York River oysters served
at Dorsett's.
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A GREAT REUNION !
OF OLD VETERANS
Distinguished Confederates
Here Fair Week.
GEN. FOBERTS AND STAFF
The Chit Marshal Has Instituted a
NV Feature for the Fair.
STRONG REPRESENTATION or YOUNG MEN
Chief MARSHAL Roberts Has Made Fair Week a
NoabIs One For the Veterans. Secretary
benson is Enthusiastic Over The
Prospects For the Fair.
GEN. ROBERTS AND STAFF
The Chit Marshal Has Instituted a
NV Feature for the Fair.
STRONG REPRESENTATION or YOUNG MEN

Tie State Fair next week is to be made
the occasion of great reunion of Con-
fedGate veterans.
Among the distinguished soldiers of the
Colfederacy who are expected here are
Geleral Fitzhugh Lee, who has been ap-
pointed an Honorary Marshal on the staff
ofChief Marshall. Gen. John w. Gordon,
of Richmond. another of the honorary
afes will arrive Sunday. having engaged
rOms at the Marlborough
In the appointment of marshals for the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15

frJAn Cooks Duchess Iso,ets arc ga.cess-uilr
$3.50 used monthly byocsr 10 900 ladies. Price
80 y 81. By nail Tl.9S. Send cents FOX
~ 7 sample and pal ticulars. The Cook Co.
y 253 Woodward ave-, Detroit, Hich.
SOLD BY BORBITT-wYNNE DRUG CO
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1914, also had one No 33. Ivey G. Johnson
pistol. Lowery has been living in Shell
by for about five years. At his former
home in South Carolina he was known as
John Jenkins, son of Steve jenkins.
Habits, a gambler and stays around lewd
women.
Estate papers please copy.)
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Wake Forest Had 81 Per Cent.

To the Editor: Probably by m
your Chapel Hill cor
in today's paper states
the results of the recent law license
examination in such way as to make
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-15

John B. Wright, OF Greensboro, N. c.,
has satisfied piano purchasers from the
mountains to the sea- Won't you join
them and be happy?
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THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MA
LARA

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price soc.
t. 70. e. ID.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Craps, Cigarets.

Loafing, craps and cigarets
is trio that Will beat good
boy and one that leaves no
avenue open for the escape of a
oby inclined to be wild. All
three habits were firmly and
fully cultivated by Luther
Smith and have born the crop
of the whirlwind. According
to W. G.. WilIiamson's version.
Luther has spent considera BILE
time around his place and
would often do little thGnky
jobs. The day came a weei
ago when he was Il financi Il
wreck floating on the surface Of
the occasion and trusting TO
the Divinity of Luck" so watch
ing his opportunity he extract.
ed So from the safe drawer. 1t
was soon missed and Luther,
suspected and after II neat
piece of detective work and
sweating by Mr.. Williamson.
Luther admitted the crime and
turned over S7.95. Tuesday Il
warrant for his arrest was got.
ten out, but in the meantime
Luther concluded to pay his
uncle a VISIT and did so, hence
no arrest.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Cranston-Penn.

r. o. Cranstou and Miss Dix
lie Penn were made one before
God and man at 9 a. IN. Satur-
day morning at Carrollton, Mo.
The particulars of the greatest
event of their lives we failed to
learn because Bob when here
Friday was as mum as an
oyster and tine news came like a
flash of lightning from a clear
Sky. But we know this. Robt.
o. Cranston was and is one of
the most manly young gentle
men ever raised in this city.
His bride, the second daughter
of Rev. Thompson Penn, form
erly Of this city was highly
respected by acquaintances and
loved by her friends. They
will reside in st. Louis. May
sunshine prosperity and the
God of love be with them
through life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Is Horses.

The Hawk sale of Montana
horses at tie stock pens Satur'
day afternoon drew large
crowd of sight seers and fifteen
purchasers. There was fifty
head in the drove and being
western stock sold low. Prices
ranged from $40 to $50. V. G..
Spalding secured of the best
ones, John Owen got . nice
ones, Ira Nelson was good for
/, Dan S. Sharp got a little
gray beauty that put him out
of the saddle a few minuets lat.
er, Mark Hawkins and W. II.
Yowell each got an average
animal though Will swears his
is the prettiest horse in Ameri
Ca, Harry A. McClintic's first
bid for his was S35 so you know
it had good points
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Little Folks.

Tuesday. with A. and T Nj.
Boulware, it was off and away
for North River for Il days spor t
They took Misses Lizzie Boul.
ware and Mary sNickels, of Han,
nibal, and Masters Louis and
Waiter Lear, Lyon Gartner,
Clarence and Harry McNult
and jamie Proctor with them.
The little ones thought it was
one of the finest days Of their
lives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Fine Drive.

Thursday was an ideal day
for a drive and picnic atgSpald-
ing Springs. Messrs Homer
and Harry Jackson, Emmet
Vowel, John Utterback, Elmo
Jackson. Ennis Tuley and
Misses Maud McClintic. Blauch
McClintic. Ella Hawkins, Liz
zie Arnold, Gertrude Mccall.
Minnie Willis aud Miss HELEN
Mickey, of Lewis County. m ,de
the drive and enjoyed The day.
They were chaperoned by
Mesdames j. b. Gray and Au-
ME Powers. One thing wIs
quite noticeable the young
folks were careful 10 see that
the chaperones were driving
Collie, who is just slow as he is
gentle
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Nj. A. w. Memorial Services.

Monroe City Camp No, 2236
Modern Woodmen of America
observed memorial day last
Sunday. Rev Anderson made
an appropriate and practical
address which was much appre-
ciated by the Woodmen and
others who heard it. The at
tendance of the Woodmen was
not so good as it should have
been. Those who attended
marched from the Camp Ha II
to the cemetery where the ser
vices were held. and the graves
of departed neighbors were
beautifully decorated and the
honors Of the order given.
Monroe City Camp has over $50
members and is growing rs it
deserves to do.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Lovely Women.

What proved to be one of the
most pleasant functions Gf the
season was the entertainm 4nt
of the Ladies Social Club and Il
few guests Saturday afternoon
by Mrs. Margaret Stewart. in
honor of her friend Mrs. J. G.
Gage, of Kansas City, Mo. The
parlors and dining room were
very prettily decorated with
cut roses and potted plants.
The elegantly gowned and
handsome danes arrived
promptly on time, for each and
all were young enough to
throughly enjoy an afternoon
set apart for the enticing and
enhancing game of euchre.
pleasant converse and music
that was treat. Miss Marion
Gage, delighted her new found
friends with violin solo.
which was exquisitely rem Ter.
ed.
Miss Carrie Stewart in I..
winsome way served iced trait
punch to the ladies u,r n
their arrival and at the most
propitious moment the hostess
served ices. berries and angel
food, food fit for the Gods.
Members of the CLUB pres :
we're:
Mesdanes G. S. Robertshaw,
e. L. Anderson, d. r. DI'rn.
port, A. Jaeger, B. G.. Moss. M
B. Carson, r. E Lear, II g
Eakle. j. H.McCliutic, W. B
| A, McNutt, Thomas Pr"ctor,
H. NJ. Clark and j. P. Patton
Guests. Mesdames G. A. GraS
sell, of Pittsburg, Pa. d D
Nelson, Carl Jaeger, w, A
Hatch. c. E. Purnell, w. G
, Williamson. w. L. Reid, y H
Green. Frank Proctor, w. @
Barger, w. Patterson. r 5
McClintic, and Misses Caroiyl
Rogers, Mary Carson and Bes
sic Patterson of Mexico, Mo
Que and all stuck a pin i
memory's wheel so it will neve
take an effort to find the pleas
ant afternoon that sped only
too rapidly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

Misses Jennie Dawson and
Melinda Cambell are as dele.
gates attending the B. Y. P.
U. meeting at Mexico.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. j. E. Travis and family
are spending this week with rel.
atives in Lewis county instead
of last week as stated.
! Presbyterian Sunday School
Picnic held in Jackson grove
near the famous Rock House,
that was once the home of a
noted Indian war.ch ief Pom.
sicka. This remarkable uatu.
raj edifice is a wonder to all
lovers of science. About one
hundred men, women and chill,
dren, including many of the
dignitariesiof the church were
in that hilarious crowd that
made the little birds, rabbits.
frogs and fishes hunt their nests,
dens and holes. Uncle Henry
Fuqua went along to give tone
to the outfit and to look after
the Grub Wagon" Uncle
Henry knows good thing
when he sees it. Rev. John
Travis and Prof. Anderson
make a full team when it comes
to playing Backman. One
more game and the Domini
e would have needed medical as
n sistance. The Prof. is a Gro
L quet player, equally versed il
< both the old aud new rules o
D.. playing whenever to his ad
vantage to change from the
. one to the other.
,. There were swings for the
:. little folks, croquet for th
/ larger ones, fishing and fros
!. hunting for all and ram.roc
Y hunting by Master Dent Owens
Y He thinks his Uncle Ira nigh
= be more careful the next tim,
= and not drop his rod in sue
e deep water.
& The dinner. oh the dinner! [
so was delicious and in abundance
f. The good sister had cakes Il
CT Vulnerable salads, fried chick
'o en-, sandwiches and pies. Ic
+ water, lemonade, ice tea an
Oh hot coffee were partaken of i
Al generous quantities.
en
The excursion wagon was III
der the control of that geni;
good fellow Ira Nelson and /
rd knows how to drive a four i
lg hand although on the hom
lie. ward trip he had the help
ng one of Monroe City's best loo
lr- ing girls. The target shootir
We was fine. No enemy dare to i
a wade the state of Missouri
rs. long as our boys and girls ca
handle the rifle.
en- They all had a good day a
he it is to be hoped their Saba
ry school will be greatly help,
10. by their days outing '
ne. might make mSntion of ma
y wNo -~c escorted pc cnrtrihl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

David Tompkins, one of the
prosperous farmers near Sharps
burg, informs us that the
Sharpsburg Church will give an
ice cream social Saturday even.
ing the Doth inst. You and your
wife or you and your best girl
are cordially invited tc attend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

ing to the mirth and enjoyment
Of the occasion but for good
picnickers give us Alice Mar
shall. May Willis and Alice
Clark with Master j. D. Mel
son thrown in. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
CranStOn.

Mrs. Margaret Cranston, SS
years and l day old, left this
vale of trouble behind her at 5
d, m. Tuesday at the home of
H. Cowherd near Perry. Flu
neral services aud buriel at
Bethlehem yesterday afternoon,
Mrs. Cranston was the grand,
mother of William Cranston of
this city and we'll known and
highly esteemed by the Older
citizens who had known heI
we'll