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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
Exhaustion Of Nerve Force Is
Common In Springtime.
Paine's Celery Compound
BaniSheS
Nervous Prostitution, Hysteria
and SleepleSsneSS.

Any intelligent man or woman can
easily detect victims of nervous troubles
by taking a ten minute walk on any of
the crowded streets of our cities or towns.
The observer will note countenances full
of feverish anxiety, harassed looks, un-
steady hands, faltering steps, witch
irg muscles, pGllid faces and
startled. anxious looks when unusual
noises are made. Such people are, with
out doubt, victims of nervous prostra-
ton, hysteria, or insomnia. The whole
system suffers-the brain, the spinal
cord and the sympathetic system.
1t is unnecessary to dilate infinitely on
the causes Of nervousness. Business
cares and disappointments, haste after
riches and honors, social and household
worries, sexual and alcoholic excuses,
watching and anxiety, and loss of near
and dear ones. all contribute to the
breaking down CT the nervous organism
of men and women
In earnest words we set before this af-
fiicted class the truth that Paines Celery
Compound affords a speedy and sure cure
for all forms of nervous diseases. The
great medicine is a perfect restorer of
nerve force and power; a sure builder
and strengthened of the weak and debili-
tated system.
Paine's Celery Compound has enabled
thousands in every city and town of our
land to renew and invigorate their health
and keep their places in business and
in society. In all large centres where
nervous diseases are common, the best
physicians prescribe Paine's Celery Com
pound with continued success.
A few bottles of natures health re-
storer used during the month of May,
will completely Danish all nervous dis
orders, by giving new nerve force, purer
blood, better digestion, normal appetite,
and refreshing sleep. In a word, Paine S
Celery Compound will give you the full
powers of robust manhood and true wo-
manhood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
THE LUTHERAN SYNOD
The Meeting Opens in Char
lesion. R. A. Reeder
Chosen President.
(By the Associated Pressl

Charleston, S. c., May THE eighth
convention of the United Synod OF the
Evangelical Lutheran church was opened
at st. Johns church in this city this
morning with a sermon by the president
Rev. DR.. J. B. Greiner, of Rural Retreat
Va.
Delegates were present from the dis
trict synods of North Carolina, Tonnes
see, South Carolina, Virginia. Southwest
Virginia, Georgia, Holston and Missis-
sippi. President Greiner in his volum-
nous report announced that the effort to
raise 100000 of the $4,000 endowment
fund for the theological seminary result
ed in securing nearly $23, 900, all of which
contributions were free will offerings. "
Other topics embraced in the report were
missions, literary institutions" pub
LEGATION houses" conditions as to con-
gregation,' points of strength and
points of weakness
Rev. r. A. Reeder, D. D., of Newton,
n, c., was chosen president and Rev.
A. G. Voigt, of Wilmington, N. c., was
elected vice president of the United Sy
nod for the ensuing year. The convention
will not adjourn until Sunday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
A BARRIER TO PROGRESS.

The Nashville American thinks the
News and Observer mistaken in suppos-
ing that more railroads would be built
in North Carolina if the people OF this
State could buy steel rails at SIC ton,
the price at which they are sold abroad,
instead of $27 charged Americans for
them. 1t asks
How many paying railroads, indie
pendent lines, does the editor of the
News and Observer think he could build
in North Carolina if he had the money!"
Within the past two years, two rail-
roads twenty miles long have been built
in Wake county, they are conducted by
successful business men, and are making
money. Another railroad has been pro-
jected from Raleigh to tide-water in
Eastern North Carolina, through one of
the richest sections of the State. If the
editor of the News and Observer had the
money" he would build the line at once
and it would pay we'll. There are other
projected lines that would pay well and
OF steel rails and other material was
not so high. Reduce the cost of steel
rails and other material controlled by
the trusts, and not only would indie
pendent lines be multiplied, but the old
er big lines could be induced to build
new branch lines and extend those al
ready in existence. Of course no lines
were free, into any section where a
railroad is not needed, but there are
still many sections where railroads are
needed and where they would pay we'll.
Put steel rails on the free list and new
railroads would be built and old lines
extended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
WILL NOT ABOLISH SLAVERY

The House Committee on Philippine
Affairs has voted down the bill specifical-
Iy providing for the abolition of slavery
in the Philippines. The Republicans al
voted against it, contending that an eff
fort to force the abolition of slavery IL
the Moro islands would bring about very
serious complications. Joe Olds, who VS.
tied the Philippine Islands, writes to the
Atlanta Constitution
'The Moro chiefs-the most Influential
of them at least-have been placed upoI
the salary roll of the United States, and
as these chiefs are all powerful among
their followers, the Moros, until recent
ly, have been much more pleased will
American sovereignty than they were
with Spanish
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
TWO IMPORTANT CONVENTIONS

The General Conference of the South
ern Methodist church in session at Dali
las, Texas, and the Southern Baptist Con-
vention in session at Ashevilic. North
Carolina, will be of great interest to
many readers of this paper In both
bodies North Carolina will be Well rep
resented by leading ministers aid lay
men. In no Southern State are these two
denominations mores numerous or more
progressive. The colleges of these two
churches in North Carolina have the
largest endowment of any Methodist and
Baptist colleges in the South their
church papers are widely circulated;
their mission work is notably success
full; their Sunday Schools are growing
in numbers and in power for good their
ministry is composed of able and useful
men. In every way these two great
churches are a power for good in North
Carolina, and the members of both look
for Influences from these great gatherings
that will add to their usefulness and
will give a fresh impetus in every de-
partment of church work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
States Industrial News

The following companies were incor-
porated yesterday
The Williamson Ginning and Milling
Company, with authorized capital stock
of $25 900, of which $4,000 is paid in. The
incorporators are William ]. Whitaker,
William H. farrell and James G. Station,
all of Williamson.
The Clayton Manufacturing Company
to manufacture and sell lumber, with
authorized capital of $4,000 of which
SIS, 500 is paid in. The incorporators are
Algernon T. Peele, of New Jersey, Maude
A. McEwan of Brooklyn, N. Y, Ashley
Horne, Chas W. Horne and John A. Vim
son, of Clayton.
North Wilkesboro, N. c., May 7.-One
solid car of machinery for the Forest
Turpentine Company has arrived from
Williamsport, Pa, and shipments from
other points are expected to arrive from
time to time for the next ten days. The
company is to have all their machinery
installed ready to begin operation by
June 10th.
Washington, ~ c., May THE build
ings that were on the ground bought by
the Mutual Machine Company to erect
their foundry and shops on have been
removed and the work of laying the foun-
dations has started. the building will
be of brick and will be fitted up with the
very best machinery that money can buy.
1t is entirely home organization and is
Differed by the mill men of the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
Injured in Runaway.
Special to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Pittsboro, ~ c., May Miss Mamie,
daughter of Mr.. Frank Crutchfieid, Of
Chatham county, met with a very
painful, if not serious accident, on yes
terday. With her brother she drove to
Lockville, he left her in the buggy while
he attempted to attach a bit to the
bride, the horse became frightened ran
throwing her violently, her head striking
piece of iron and sprainng her ankle
at the same time. At last accounts she
was resting quietly. DR.. Strickland, of
Moncure, was Immediately called in, and
made her as comfortable as possible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
GIVE SCOTLAND THE BANNER.
Only Seven Whites Have Failed to Pay Thei
Poll Tax.

Especial to News and Observer
Laurinburg. n. c., May sheriff Nc
Laurin has just settled with the county.
He has collected ninety-nine per cent of
the taxes and all white polls in the
county except twelve. OF these five have
moved away, leaving only seven white
men who have not paid their poll tax.
Give Scotland the banner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
THE AUDITORIUM OPENED.
Tennis Tournament in Which Teams From
Southern Cities Will Compete.

Especial to News and Observer)
Asheville, N. c., May IA tennis
tournament will be played here, begin
ming June II, in which teams from many
Southern cities will take part The
tournament is given by the Albemarle
Park Company
The auditorium was formally opened
tonight with concert by the Boys
Symphony Orchestra of New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

The death of Admiral Sampson is a
very sad event. He was one of the ablest
men in the American Navy, a student, a
scholar, brave officer who had won
high honors in the service of his coun-
try. His unfortunate telegram from San
tiago and the deplorable Sampson Schley
controversy, added to his physical condi-
ton, made his last days full of sadness,
Throughout it all, nobody doubted Admi-
rel SIMPSONS ability or courage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
A FATHERS REVOLVING CRIME.
He Confesses to the Seduction of His Own
Daughter.

Especial to eNws and Observer
Suffolk, Va, May Henry Williams,
at hearing in Isle of Wight county,
Va, today was held for indictment on
the charge of seducing his daughter An
ME, who recently became mother Will
liams was accused BY both his wife and
daughter, and at today's trial, he made
the revolving confession
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
At the Close of Business.
April Both, 1902.
RESOURCES

/, James o. Litchford Cashier of the
Raleigh Savings Bank, do solelnnly
swear that the above statement is true,
to the best of my knowledge and belief
JAMES O. LITCHFORD.
Cashier.
State of North Carolina-Wake County
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
eth day of May, 1902
F. II. BRIGGS
Cashier.
Correst Attest
n. w. WEST,
J. F. FERRALL.
j. G. DREWRY,
]. T. PULLEN,
Directors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

Captain Walton, of Morganton, with a
corps Of surveyors, began running a sur
vey for the Carolina and North Western
Railway from here towards CoIlettsville
ycsterday.-Lenoir News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

Bret Harte wrote of American pioneer
life with more power than any other
American, and then made his home in
England His long residence abroad,
however did not lesson his love for his
country or the admiration of his country
men for mis- ability and his contributions
. to early American history and Iiction
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

The one great virtue of Burnett's Va
nilla Extract is purity. 1t is real vanil-
a extract and nothing but vanilla eX-
ract. Always use Burnctt's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

The trolley line from Wilmington tC
Wrightsville Beach is assured. The line
will be in operation within sixty days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

With the Southern and Ellen at war.
it looks like there was break in the
engagement. Did Ellen n jilt J. Pier
pont? Or has Gates proved a successful
sutton? Or is the whole thing blind?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

II all who preach McLaurin doctrine
would follow McLaurin, politics would be
purified, mo sailing under false colors =
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

The best declaration in the Chatham
county platform was the one calling at
tenton to the fact that every school dis
public school for the first time in the
history of the State. The Democracy is
keeping its pledges.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
A MORNING TONIC.
Clan Maclaren.)

Clan Maclaren)
There is a wonderful power in honest
work to develop latent energies and re-
veal a man hto himself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

Women grow old only for want of
somebody to tell them they are as young
as ever. .a.ss
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
niamnni DUac Original and only reliable
oiaMVni DJoo Beware of poor limitations
Politics and Politicians.

Mr.. ID. f. Morrow, president of the
Bank of Rutherfordton, is being urged by
friends to make the race for the Demo
cratic nomination for Congress in the
Tenth Ditrict.
1t is said that prominent Republican
of this county went to Raleigh last week
and got enough money from the Federal
officeholders there to pay the poll-tax OF
all the delinquent Republicans in Chat
ham.-Chatham Record.
Y,P. IT,
Mr. d. F. Morrow, of Rutherford, is a
candidate for Congress in the Tenth dis
trct and his friends are working to Sc
cure his nomination.
The Craven county convention has been
called to meet May oath.
The Jones county Democratic conven-
ton in Jones has been called for June
End. sss
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

The Atlantic Coast Line has declared
a dividend of 21a per cent on the pre-
ferred capital stock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

Col. F. S. Cannon, third vice president
of the Southern, and Major J. H. Sands,
general superintendent accompanied by
Capt. E. B. c. Hambley, left Salisbury
this morning on a special train for
Granite Quarry and the Narrows to look
over the properties of the Whitney Re-
duction Company. Col. Cannon came in
from Washington on No. 33 and was met
here by Major Sands and Capt. Hambley,
The party will return to Salisbury this
evening. Salisbury Sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

45-inch Black Mexican Cords, sone-
thing new, $1.OO, $1.S5 and $3.50.
45-inch Black Etamine, $1.00 to $50.
42-inch Black Wool Crepe de Chine,
75c., $1.00 and $1.25.
SS-inch Black, ATWOOD Albatross,
Soc, 75c., and $100.
43-inch Black Nuns Yelling, 50c., 60c.,
75c, $1.00 and $1.25.
44-inch Melrose and Prunella Cloth,
$1.00, 1925 and $3.50
44-inch Silk Warp Henrietta, $1.00,
$1.25, $3.50, s1.75, $500 and $3.50.
44-inch Black Crepeoline, $3.50.
46-inch Black Lightweight Wool
Serge, S5c., and $1.00.
42-inch Black Tamies, Clairette and
Batiste, $100 and $1.25.
42-inch Black. All-Wool Poplin, SOC.
56-inch Black Cheviots, sponged and
shrunk, 75c., $1.00, $1.25 and $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
LAUNDRY.

The Wake Forest Steam Laundry will
be sold at great sacrifice; owner wants
to move and engage in something else.
D. f. FORT, JR.,
Wake Forest, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
BLACK GOODS THIS WEEK.


40 inch Black, Atwood Cheviot, 80
and Coo.
4S-inch Cork-Screw Diagonals, 75c.,
81. 90, $1.25 and $1.50.
SS-inch Black Mohair, 80, 40 and Soc.
43-inch Black Mohair, 75c., $1.90 to
$500.
56-inch Rlack Unfinished Korsey,
light, medium and heavyweight, for
walking skirts, $1.OO, $3.50 and $500.
45-inch Black Tosea Net, dull finish,
so, 75c., $1.00 and SIPS.
45-inch Black Tosca Net, glace fin
ish, $1.00, S125 and $3.50.
45-inch Black Filet Net, very fine
finish, $1.25 to $500.
45-inch Black Lace Net, s1.O0, SIPS,
$3.50, $t.75 to $3.50.
45-inch Black Tosca Net, all silk,
with heavy embroidered dots, so, S5c.,
$1.25 to $500.
45-inch Black Point d'Esprit Nets,
So SEC, $1.25. and $1.5O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08

SEABOARD AIR LINE 1000 MILE
TICKETS AT $4,000 TAKEN OFF
SALE.
Seaboard Air Line announces that
effective May 18th, 1902, 1900 Mile Tickets
of it's issue good over portion of the
system heretofore sold at $4,000, will be
withdrawn from sale.
Seaboard interchangeable 1000 Mile
Tickets. at $500 will interest you. In
quire of Ticket Agents or representatives
of the Company.
G.. II. GATTIS,
c. P. & r. A., Marlboro House Building.
H. S. Lizard, t. P. A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
Among the Railroads.

A special from Rutherfordton says:
"Mr. Geo. f. CAMS, who is representing
Northern syndicate, has contracted
with the Polk County Railroad Company
to construct a railroad from Columbus,
via Mill Springs, to connect with the
Rutherfordton, Hickory Nut Gap and
Asheville Railroad. This road will come
in thirteen miles of Rutherfordton and
leave gap of that distance between
Rutherfordton and Spartanburg. The
preliminary work is being pushed as
rapidly as possible and l am reliably in
formed that the work of grading will be
commenced at an early date. Polk coun-
ty has issued 100000 in bonds to be
utilized in the construction of this road.
The road will probably be extended to
Spartanburg, S. c."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-08
STOP AT
The Seabro0k,
WILSON. N. C.
SEABOARD AIR LINE INTERCHANGE
ABLE MILEAGE TICKETS.

Seaboard Air Line Railway has placed
on sale 1000 Mile Tickets at $1,000,
which tickets are good over its entire
system. and also over the lines Of its
important connections, representing in
all approximately $4,000 miles.
Full information to these tickets may
be obtained upon application to any
agent or representative of the company,
C. II. GATTIS,
C. P. & T. A., Yarboro House Building.
Fl. S. LIZARD, Z. P. A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

be there and he must remain there.
and thou must be ready and willing
to do as l bid thee. have my rea'
sons, my sister; the Skogfrau has
been defeated thus far, but she Is re-
vengeful. yet have plan to end her
power over Johan forever. Wilt do as
l say, little one?"
ia. my brother. though 1t be to do
again as did tonight"
1T will not be so terrible, my sis.
ter, and when thou hast done 1t thou
wilt laugh and rejoice. Now, to bed
with thee, to lay up freshness for the
morrow. will watch over the sweet
Thilda and bring her to thy arms In
the morning."
The Jul Tieden began with its me-
rymaking and feasting. In one week.
on the Jul Alton, the Christmas Eve,
the climax would be reached. There
was squealing in the pens. a squall-
ing, cackling and quacking in the
coops. Every oven was kept at the
baking point and laden with savory
toothsome viands. Presents were drag.
ged out from their hiding places and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

may enter, but l will be just beyond
1t and hear thy call for aid should
aught happen requiring it. Thou must
stand alone upon the spot and say
three times, 'Skogfrau, in the name of
the Christ Child l demand a gift of
thee Three times, remember, my
sister. She may appear terrible in
her wrath and threaten thee and thy
Johan, but fear not she will be power
less either to harm thee or him. Come,
prepare, for the way is long and mid
night must not pass ere thou art
there"
But Thilda? We cannot leave the
dear child here alone"
TITS all arranged with Dame Thick
Ia" explained Karl. I'VE shall take
the child thither and she will sleep
we'll. Thilda, min lila flicka!" called
Karl to the child. come hither. Hast
prayed for Olga's Johan. child?"
ia. my brother, and the good God
tells me he shall come home again"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

rible forest WITCH" cried the terror
stricken maiden. falling on her knees
and holding up her hands to heaven.
Spare my Johan, oh, heaven!"
$50 this is thy bravery" said Karl
sternly. Rise from thy knees ana
nerve myself for an ordeal that is
not difficult. but requires bravery to
tell thee. Wouldst lose thy Johan for
ever? The Jul Tieden begins at mid
night, and at that hour thou must
stand alone upon the spot where Jo-
hans wallet still lies, and demand a
gift from the Skogfrau. She cannot
refuse thee If thou art the first mortal
to demand it at that hour. IT'S thy
only hope, for she has lured Johan
into her power, and If thou shalt de.
mand him in the name of the Christ
Child she may not refuse thy request,
since at this season she loses her
power and is at the mercy of mortals.
but once only"
"Thou wilt be close beside me, my
brother?" asked Olga, shivering.
within five hundred PAGES is a
charmed circle which none but thou
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

marked with loving notices, and the
names of the favored recipients. There
was general scrubbing, cleaning and
busting. and a furnishing up of holi-
day garments and fnery
The men drowned themselves in
coffee, punch and branvin and shouted
themselves hoarse with oft repeated
"skald." The women gossiped and
cooked and cooked and gossiped, while
the chubby children crammed their
stomachs with unwonted cakes and
sweetmeats unmolested. Everything
was free for the taking and the priv.
ilege OF freedom was accorded every.
body.
Olga threw he- doors wide open to
the whole village, promising a won.
derful surprise. Many thought she
was not very considerate on Johans
account. thinking she would better be
going around with fearful eyes and
loud lamentations. but they ate freely
OF her good things nons tho less
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

thee gone, and at midnight on the Jul
Alton I will bring thee a jewel such
as none can boast, but not Johan. He
is mine. l tell thee. mine forever. I
will not give him up," and she raised
her arm as If to strike, but now Olga
feared her not.
in the name of the Christ Child l
demand Johan of thee. Thou hast
promised whatever l might ask, and
l will have no other gift from thee"
In vain the old crone raved and
cursed and begged the girl to take
all she possessed. but not the youth.
She tore her hair and beat her breast
and threatened dire vengeance upon
the girl and her betrothed, but the
changing of Karl's hammer gave Olga
courage to repeat her demand: "Give
me my Johan in the name Of the
Christ Child"
At last. the bag. worn out, said
harshly: Get thee home, and at the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

stroke Of midnight on the Jul Alton
will bring thee thy Johan," then with
a bitter scream she disappeared, and
Olga fell fainting in the snow. but the
faithful Karl revived her and brought
her safely home.
Nov, my sister, thou must pre-
pare for the Jul Alton, the eve Of the
great day when the Christ Child was
born. Do not fear, thy Johan will
come at midnight. as the terrible old
bag OF the forest said. | will help
thee prepare trenchers of snow-white
lutfisk, and heaps of k0tt bolar. We
must have mountain of seed cakes
and keep filled with smoking punch
the huge bowl thy father left thee
We must not forget the coffee. kura
s6ster. oceans of 1t, nor the salt pig
and the baskets of spice bread. We
shall have the village there, and all
be ready to greet Johan with q loud
"skald." for he will be sadly In need
OF 1t. And the pastor. Olga. he must