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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-03

TALLY restore to Fayetteville the normal
transportation conditions which obtained
prior to the era of railroads.
THE COMMERCIAL CASE.
The committee presents the following
as the Commercial Case:
I'VE assume that while the Govern
ment undertakes works of the kind now
proposed for the public benefit and with
out expectation of direct return for the
outlay, it is nevertheless influenced by
the same considerations which influence
cost Of the proposed improvement should
be one million dollars, it would be a
sound commercial undertaking, commend
ing itself to the government from this
point of view, if the additional traffic Sc
cured by reason of the outlay, of the re-
sultant economies of transportation on
existing traffic, should yield 5 per cent on
that amount. Five per cent on one mill
lion dollars is fifty thousand dollars. 1t
is apparent that the economies of trans
portation which such an improvement
would render possible-twelve months
running of the boats instead. of nine
months the cheaper proportionate hand
ling Of larger loads, etc, etc, would
leave a margin for tolls for the use CT the
improved waterway. of the work were
done by private corporation, far in ex-
cess of the reasonable rate of per cent
ON million dollars. An average of %
cents ton on the class of freight (11o.-
0G0 tons) now carried by the river and of
so cents a ton on the class of freight
(S4,2 21 tons) now carried by the railways
in and out of Fayetteville but divertible
to the river, would produce revenue of
SIC. $50, or over per cent on the exist
ing Fayetteville traffic alone. A toll of
10 cents a ton would more than pay for
the whole investment of one million dol
lars in two years, If all the traffic of the
tributary country were diverted this way.
Such speculations as TO what might be
done if the river were the property of pri-
vate capitalists instead of that OF the
government. are useful as indicating how
very far within the margin of CONNER
ciaI safety the government would be act
ing if it should make such an eXpendi-
ture.
A joint resolution was passed by the
last Legislature instructing our Senators
and representatives to use all their infiu-
ence in procuring the necessary appro-
priation to make the proposed Cape Fear
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made an appropriation for this purpose
before their adjournment in June. 1900.
In accordance with the above action a
survey of the Cape Fear between Will
mington and Fayetteville was completed
in last November. This survey demon
strated the fact that the construction of
two or more locks would give uniform
minimum depth of water of 4.6 or feet
Throughout the year, according to the
amount appropriated by the government
The Chamber of Commerce of Fayette
ville the Chamber Of Commerce, the
Produce Exchange and the Merchants As
ISOLATION of Wilmington have been active
in trying to secure an appropriation from
Congress to begin the work as recon-
mended by the engineers. The interests
of the whole State and territory beyond
its confines are deeply concerned in this
work of Improvement Capt. Lucas said
it would be necessary for commercial
case" to be made out by the citizens
demonstrating the fact that sufficient in
terests were involved to justify the gov
eminent in taking action before he could
recommend the, appropriation required.
Tt is stated the engineers estimate that
it will require one million dollars to COM
plete the necessary improvements.
The following is the report of the Fay
ettevilIe committee:
THE PRESENT RIVER TRAFFIC.
1.-The tonnage Of the traffic by tho steam
boats between this city and Wilmington,
as reported to the United States Engi-
neers office at Wilmington for the year
ending December 81. 1899, was, in round
numbers. 115 coo. We are informed that
its value would average ten dollars per
ton. which would give a total value of
81 $50 Co.,
EXISTING LOCAL RAILWAY TRAFFIC
WHICH WOULD SEEK THE
RIVER If IMPROVED.
'In reply to printed forms issued to our
merchants traders and manufacturers,
made out where necessary, under cur SUI
pervision. we find that there have been
received OF ard shipped from Fayetteville
~ rail during the past twelve months.
II .295 tons of merchandise Of all kinds.
valued at s5.S12.614. 1t is estimated that
at least three fourths of this would at
once be diverted to the river for trans
portation, il the proposed Improvement
were made and the speedy and regular
dsrctch of freight which it would make
possible were established
TRAFFIC. FROM A DISTANCE.
1--WE are informed that as soon as the
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The Importance of deeper water in the
Cape Fear river between Fayetteville
and Wilmington is clearly set forth by an
exhaustive report by Citizens Com
mittee on Improvement of the Cape Fear
made in December last, giving strong
reasons why the United States Govern
ment should have the necessary and long
needed improvement made. They say:
'sSuch control of internal waterways by
engineering devices is common in the
highly civilized States of Western Europe
and it seemed to us that there was no
reason why our own great country with
its great wealth, should lag behind those
naturally less favored nations in its
treatment of such an important matter"
This matter was at once brought to the
attention of Capt. e. W. Van C. Lucas.
United States Engineer Corps stationed
at Wilmington. This enlightened engi-
neering officer suggested an appropriation
for preliminary survey and Congress
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far from complete, is better, it is believed
than that of any other town or city in
the State.
Undoubtedly Fayetteville has the best
water system, as we'll as a more pient-
full supply of the purest water to be found
in this or any other State. For more
than seventy-fvc years the city mas got
ten its drinking water supply from Foun-
tainhead Spring on Haymount, the water
being piped through wood logs TO the
city
This system was constructed in 1917
and supplies the purest sandhill water to
nearly all parts of the city.
A second and entirely modern water
system was put in few years ago. This
suDLlv comes from Little Cross Creek.
The stand pipe is located On Haymount
and is 255 feet higher than the market
house, which is in the center of the city.
AT the same time the latter has supplant-
ed the fire engines as protection against
fire. it's head throwing half a dozen IA
inch streams above the tallest buildings.
Mill men say that the Fayetteville
water is entirely free from any mineral.
That it is finer water for bleaching pur-
poses than any other in the South. and in
using it in boilers no scale is ever formed
and no compound is necessary to prevent
it's formation in boilers; this fact makes
saving in fuel of 10 per cent.
POINTS IN AND ABOUT FAYET TE
WILL.
Fayetteville is quaint. and has many
points of unsurpassed bcautc. It's four
main streets run az right angles ana
focus in the market square, in the center
of which stands the old marEet house.
There is not a duplicate Of this building
on the American continent The lower or
ground floor is used as in ordinary mar
ket while the second story is council
hall for the use CT municipal and county
boards. General La Fayette when he
visited Fayetteville in his famous tour OF
the country nearly fifty years after the
Revolution had one of his party to mako
a picture of this quaint looking old mar
ket house and after his return had it
painted. This painting made by noted
artist hangs in one of the celebrated gal.
leries of Europe and is considered q mas
ter piece. The proportions of this Euild-
ing are perfect and the style of archi-.
lecture seems a cross between the Italian
and Spanish 1t looks a proclamation for
this antique and gray haired historic
building to be used for such base pur-
poses as meat selling; that these traffic
ers and hucksters should be driven out CT
this temple and instead pretty fountain
made in the center of the building IN
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River improvements for deeper water
navigation.
TIMBER PRODUCTS.

TIMBER PRODUCTS
The United States census gives a grand
total of over 100000 900 feet of long
leaf pine forests standing in fifteen coun-
ties, of which Fayetteville is the natural
and real center. For fifty miles above
the city there are many hundreds of
square miles of long leaf pine forests yet
to be opened to commerce. This trade the
United States census states amounts to
more than SO, 100000 600 per annum The
returns give the shipment of naval stores
from Fayetteville alone as aggregating
nearly 100000 barrels.
State Geologst Kerr, in making a spe-
clal report of the woods tributary to Fay
etteville says that there are about 100
speeies-more than in all Europe These
comprise nearly every kind OF tree that
grows in the United States.
FAYETTEvILLE'S FIRE DEPART
MENT.
Is one of the best and most efficient in
the State. With a standing fire pressure
of so to so on the hydrants, the services
OF the steamer are seldom needed, and it
only responds to alarms on special call of
the chief. Insurance is getting to be more
or luxury than a necessity in Fayette-
vile. The department is one of the old
est in the STATED having been regularly
organized by the legislative enactment in
1920. In 1S6S-'70 it originated the "Red-
shirt" idea, it's membership including,
practically, all of the best citizens, who,
with red shirts and brass bands, attended
political meetings throughout this sec
ton and redeemed the State from Radi
calism. 1t was from this source that the
famous ed-shirters of South Carolina got
the red shirt idea.
THE FAYETTEVILLE INDEPENDENT
LIGHT INFANTRY.
Motto: "He that hath no stomach to
fight let him depart
The Fayetteville Independent Light In
fantry was organized in August, %, 1898,
and has been in continuous existence
ever since, the original bylaws being now
in its possession, and the records complete
to the present time. In 1907 the services
of the corps were offered the President
in case of war. then threatening. The
letter from the War Department is now
one of the relics.
This company is the second Oldest III
the United States.
Under Major Robert Strange, the COM
pany acted rs escort to La Fayette when
he visited this town in 1S25-26. 1t fur
nished officers and men in the Mexico
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war in 1915. The company volunteered in
1861 under Major Wright Huske and was
company Fl, First North Carolina regi-
mcnt, and was in the first battle at
Bethel
CLIMATE, WATER WORKS AND HY-
GENE.
The climate iof Fayetteville and the
surrounding sandhlls is similar to that Of
Southern Pines, the well-known health
resort, thirty miles away. The drainage
of the city is naturally fine, the two
creeks described above affording an out
let for system of sewers which, while
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which gold fish can disport themselves;
decorate the interior with palms and
flowers; pave the entire floor artistically
with stone or maybe making the wfcle
a place of beauty and a credit to historic
Fayetteville. 1t might also be advisable
to enclose the building with neat little
iron fence to keep out trespassers and
loafers. In the tower Of the markt :
house there is an ancient clock whose
rich-toned bell strikes each passing hour.
The four streets leading out from the
market house are broad and splendid
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE.
CONTINUED from First Page.)
TO IMPROVE NAVIGATION.

combinations of schemers and specula-
farc
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
KENTON.
KentOn Circuit ReiOices at the Return of
Pastor G. R. EIlis-Frank 7. Purse
Accepts a Railroad Position.

Special Correspondence to the Times
KENToN, Mar, 27.-All trades and
professions are now busy in our com
munity, but the farmer has more inter
est in the weather the season brings
than any other class.
Conference time is always a occasion
of interest. 1t was with JOY that the
people received the intelligence that
the Rev. G. r. Ellis is returned to us
again for the third year.
Frank T. Purse was called to Broad
Street Station by his brother Frazier
on Friday. He went up on Saturday
and entered on an engagement in the
baggage room at good wages. His
friends consider him fortunate in Sc
curing a good place so easily.
Fletcher Q. Downs, residing few
miles west of this place, died Monday
after few days sickness ofpneumonia.
He was 46 years of age. Interment at
Kenton tomorrow afternoon.
Camp No. 3, Patriotic Sons of Amer
lea, of Kenton, are arranging to give a
festival on Saturday evening for the
benefit of the Order.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Wilmington is visiting Mrs. W. F.
Clements--Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Tunis, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Tunis. Miss Belle Wright, Miss
Dora Reese and Miss Elva Reese. of
Harrington were guests over Sunday
with Mrs. M. J. Clifton.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

A GoodCough Medicine for Chill
dren.
/ have no hesitancy in recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says
Peter Moran, a well-known and popu-
lar baker of Petersburg, Va. 1--WE
have given it to our children when
troubled with bad coughs, also whoop-
ing cough, and it has always given per-
feet satisfaction. 1t was recommended
to me by druggist as the best cough
medicine for children as it contained
no opium or other harmful drug. For
sale by Clifton Il Raymond, druggists,
smyrna; and L. l.. Mason, druggist,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Postmaster T. l.. Mason is
making necessary improvements in his
store for the new postoffice, which will
have a distinct department. On the
side adjoining Abel Sevil's store he is
having built an addition 2Ox6 feet,
which when completed, will allow him
to divide his drugstore, giving 2Ox12
feet to the postoffice. The room will
be fixed up with all modern improve
ments, with special accommodation
to patrons of the postoffice. Miss May
G. Leathers will be his assistant in the
post office. The carpenters expect to
finish work this week, and if his COM
mission arrives, Postmaster Mason
will move in the first of April Mr..
Mason has.secured Mr.. G. w. Shearer
druggist of Delaware City, who was
formerly in his employ, to take charge
OF the drug store as his head clerk.
Mr.. Shearer will arrive and take hold
on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Mrs. Sophronia M. Nudge, widow
of the late Asa B. Nudge, of this town,
died last Wednesday morning in her
9th year. She has been in failing
health for the past two years, and only
survived her husband a few months
In her active days she was closely al
lied to st. Paul NJ. E. Church and took
an interest in the Sunday School work.
She was a woman of strong convictions
and purposes, and her death is lamen-
ted by large circle of friends and rel
atives. Interment took place at Glen
wood cemetery on Thursday. She
leaves two sons-Messrs. A. d. Nudge
and NJ. T.. Nudge.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Rev. ]. E. Arters who has been pas
tor at Cecilton, Md, was assigned by
Bishop Goodsell at the Wilmington
Conference yesterday, to succeed the
Bev. o. w. DeVenish at st. Paul NJ.
E. Church, who goes to Cherry Hill,
Nd. Mr.. Arters comes here we'll rec
omm9nded as the man for the place.
He has had success with all his ap-
pointments and stands we'll IN the Con-
ference. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul
have arranged to give him and his
family reception at the church when
he arrives in order that pastor and peo-
pie may become we'll acquainted at the
start. Rev. DeVenish will move his
family to Cherry Hill next Wednes-
day. Rev. Arters is expected to give
his initial sermon at st. Paul next Sun
lay
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Mr.. Jas. H. Straughn, proprietor of
the Arlington Hotel, Centreville, died
Tuesday week of pneumonia, after an
illness of two days. Mr.. Straughn
was 81 years of age.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Ewell NJ NJ. P. School will will hold
an Easter service on Sunday night,
April Z. Rev. George Clayton and
John Wright will be in attendance
during the day.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

The Collecting stewards of Ewell's
NJ. P. Church, D. Shaw and H. Flem-
ming, request all members and friends
of church and pastor to help them set
tie up the finances of the church this
week.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
CLAYTON DEPART TMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptiOns and receives monies on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.O0 a
wear in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

At Bethesda NJ. P. Church next Sun
day Rev. j. E. Nicholson will preach
his closing sermon as pastor of the
church at 2.3OP. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

DR.. J. S. Cobb who has been SER
iously i'll for the past few weeks left
Monday for Washington to undergo an
operation. His many friends are wish
ing for his speedy recovery.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Next week being holy week at Trim
ity Church, the Rev. Dexter Weeden
will hold services beginning with Sun
day, as follows: Holy Communion
every morning, except Friday, at Z
o'clock in the morning and Morning
Prayer every morning at 10 o'clock.
For Easter Sunday, Rev. Weeden will
be grateful for the loan of flowers and
potted plants, to assist in the decora-
tions.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Millinery opening at Miss Bessie
Skinners's Friday and Saturday of this
week.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

The Delmar Packing Co., wants con-
tracts for 300 acres of tomatoes at So
per ton.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

PersOnal.-Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Downs,
OF Wilmington, spent Sunday with her
parents, Magistrate and Mrs. j. s.
Casperson. Miss Blanche Grove, of
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of Ew-
ellis NJ. P. Church will leave next
Tuesday for the Maryland Annual Con-
ference, which meets in Easton, Nd, &,
on April 3. G. A. Brown is the dele
gate.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

The following officers of Ewells NJ.
P. Church have been elected for the
next Conference Year: Stewards, G.
A. Brown, E. Shaw, H. Flemming;
Trustees, E. Shaw, c. A. Brown, H.
Flemming J. Allen; class leader, E.
Shaw.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Rev. J. E. Nicholson will preach his
last sermon as pastor of Ewell's NJ. P.
Church next Sunday. Subjects: 1920
A. NJ. ''The Three Marys at the Cross"
7.3OP. NJ. Impossible to Save Him
self. Sunday school at 2 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
Notions

You have no idea how the little things
count up until you begin to count up the
difference between our prices for the little
things and that you usually have to pay.
Safety Pins, and &C per dozen.
Brush Binding, sc per yard.
Berwick Velvet Binding best make, &c
apiece.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
DOnestiCS

Lancaster Gingham, &C per yard.
Kid finished Cambria, best makes, sc
per yard.
Neva lining, SO inches wide, othes stores
charge 25c per yard, 1Sc.
I4onsdale Cambria Muslin yard wide,
best grade, regular price 15c per yard nc.
Fruit of the Loom Muslin, bleached,
yard wide regular price 1oc per yard, SC.
Hill Muslin, bleached, yard wide, the
per yard, SC.
Appleton A Muslin, unbleached, yard
wide, best grade, &c per yard, regular price
Ioc yd.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
Mems Hats

Equal to most of the $500 and SIS
Hats in regular Hat Store. The new Der
bies and Soft Hats, all new spring styles
$500. You should see the new English
Hat in black and light colors, s. 90.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
CHESWOLD.
Concerned Over the Rumor thlt CheswOId
Post Office Will be Put on Rural Mail
Delivery-LOcaI and Personal.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-12

DR.. D. B. Mckee died at his home in
Hutchinson. Kas. He was the oldest
physician in point of years of practice
in this part of Kansas. having located
in Hutchinson in 1872.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-12
Scarcely a Profitable Article

81 see" said the head OF the firm. that
you have an article in one OF the maya
zines this month"
Yes" the young man proudly replied.
II think have demonstrated in thor
oughly reasonable way the practicability
of living on 81 week"
81 congratulate YOU" his employer an
swered. ''Itsa good article. ! read 1t
with great interest And. by the way,
I've been troubled u good deal lately.
I've felt that it must be mighty hard for
you to get along on what was paving
you. aud I've been wondering how
could work things around SO as to give
you more without increasing the running
expenses of the concern
Yes" the young expert returned. with
a hopeful infection.
But it's all right, see" the old man
answered. You can live on 81 week,
and that leaves you Sc to have fun with
or save. as you please. SO there's load
off my mind. Say, if you write any more
articles along this line tell me about
them. will you? I'd like to read them.
It's great stuff!"-Chicago Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-12
FOUND THEIR "AFF1N1T1Es.'
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ening laughter and shuots of the assem-
hled crowd
Then. amid impressive silence, the lee
turcr proceeded to pronounce the ceie-
mony which should make the twain
a double one--psychosically.
By virtue of the authority given TO
me as an exponent ot The laws OF the
universe, hereby pronounce these
couples man and wife.
That was all he said This constitutes
a marriage in Colorado, whether uttered
in jest or earnest, as the association OF
names of men and women With the az
tirmation of man and wife IS legal
The parents of the four young persohs
involved are dumbfoundeo, and tarrins
and feathering may be The penalty for
the minister, as the young people are
CT