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he puts it over his knees in the buggy
this wi i,er-and the furs are not in the
house, know that, for I've been over
every sIuare inch of it in hopes I'd find
he'd hi iden em somewhere" She had
unfoldei q wonderful combination of col.
ors in wool which would have made Jo.
seph's coat a somber garment by compari.
son, and looked at it with great admira.
ton. Then she carefully replaced it. II
don't know as IFS inst necessary to kprr
it away up there-he wouldn't see it II
it was right under his nose. Dear me, !
certainly smell something burning.
wonder if it can be my cake in the oven,
l had almost forgotten it, with all these
other things on my mind.
There comes Josiah now!P she cried
ten minutes later, as she heard the door
OF the sitting room open. "lIl stay out
here and see what be does Well, surely
he must be pleased with the decorations
and tht fire in the stove, T. sounds as il
he was doing a jig all over the room and
him a protesting Christian, too,'
Five minutes later later she opCncl tie
sitting room door and stood trausaNad ON
the threshold. "Wny, Josiah Slickerby
what on earth Is the matter.' she
shrieked. you are as black as sweep
and your beard is all sirged, and what i,
that awful smell in here, and w-what is
that you have in your hand?'
It's your new set OF furs, that's what
il is" retorted Josich, grimly, "a good set
OF furs that cost lot OF money, too, and
looking like a cat that had been sitting on
a can of frecrackers when they went off"
"But how on earth could"
81 had hid 'em in the stove, that's how!
you said you'd never make another fire in
il now we've got furnace, and | hid 'em
in it, SOS l could surprise you for Christ.
mas!"
"Well, goodness knows, you have sur.
prised rne!"
"Yes, and when came into this room it
was all full of smoke, and flames were
bursting out of the stove door, it was so
full, and ii | hadn't kept my presence of
mind and hunted out that old thing to
smother the flames with, the whole place
might have been burned" And he held
up the afghan, which was scarcely in bet
ter condition than the furs!
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mind to make fire in the stove just to
please him; he kept asking for it so long
though, come TO think. of it, he hasn't
mentioned it lately, though | always told
him it only made a dirt for me to clean
up and the furnace heated the whole
place anyhow. He said his mother used
to have a nice fire in the stove when they
came in evenings. OF course, she did his
mother never saw furnace in her life,
and wouldn't have known it from tee-
phone if she had" She paused, with
her hands on her hips, to admire the re-
suit of her labors. Yes, | guess | will
light fire in that stove, anyhow, it will
serve as a text for more remarks about the
cold and a few more hints as to how
do need a new set OF furs this Christmas.
Josiah is good man, but he is as close
when it comes to a question OF money as
= potato is to its skin"
She was bustling about as she talked
making her preparations to light fire in
the brilliantly polished stove. "There,
declare" she cried, as she opened the
door, 'if Josiah hasn't got this stove all
flied up with papers and trash, after all
my talking; it does seem as il you can't
teach man to be careful about house
any more than you can teach hen to
play checkers! Never mind, III just lay
my kindlings on top Of the trash and not
scold-Chrstmas is not the time for scold-
ing, anyhow-though when you've got to
live with a man it's best to take every
opportunity to teach him what's right"
As the fire began to cracke cheerfully,
she left it and went over to, the old-fash-
ioned cupboard in the corner, reached
carefully to the top shelf and took down
q bundle.
"Ill just take last peep at Josiah's
present" she said. II tell you, there was
q lot OF work in the knitting of that af-
CHAN, and if he doesn't give me those furs
he'll feel a good deal ashamed every time
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The Height OF Delicacy.

Clara-Mabel is so thoughtful about her
Christmas presents.
Belle-In what way, dear?
Clara-Always leaves the price tag on SO
as to save me trip down town to find
out.--Brooklyn Life.
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OO GTNIIERE, now, we are all ready
for Christmas said Mrs.
Ii SIckcrby, as she climbed stiff
ly down from the chair on
which she had been standing to deck the
chandelier with holly. "lIow surprised
Josiah will be when he comes in, cold and
tired, to find the place looking so like
holiday times. | declare, | have good
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
THE FIREMEN BANoUETED.
Toasts and Responses and Royal Good Time
by the Victors.
Especial to the eNws and Observer.)

Especial to the eNws, and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., July 26.-The banquet
given in the Farmers warehouse last
night in honor of the victorious firemen
was a success in every particular.
Prof. Arthur Wentley's orchestra fur
nished music for the occasion. The long
tables were loaded with a plenty OF good
things to eat.
A large crowd of the invited guests of
the iremen were present. Col. Jas. E.
Robinson gracefully presided. Col. A. c.
Davis delivered the address of welcome.
DR.. w. j. Jones responded in behalf of
the firemen. Mr. Lionel We'll, foreman
Goldsboro No. /, responded to the toast
How did the Eclipse VIM" Mayor
Hood responded to the subject, 1--WE Are
Proud of the Success of Our Firemen."
Col. Robinson, in conclusion, paid a
glowing tribute to the fair sex. Much
credit is due to the ladies and the eff
cient committee of arrangements for
the splendid success of the occasion.
A number of couples had a delightful
dance after the adjournment of the ban
quet.
The Board of Public Works will put in
a large additional filter at the water
works plant in order that we may have
clearer and purer water. The water
works main pipe will be extended to the
park, thence to the orphanage of the Odd
Fellows. This will be convenient to the
home as we'll as a wonderful help in
beautifying the park.
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A WRANGLE IN BUNCOMBE
Republicans and Democratic Soreheads Seek to
Get Together and Divide Offices

Especial to the News and Observer)
Asheville, N. c., July 26.-There was a
meeting of Republicans and soreheaded
Democrats here for the purpose of agree
ing upon a ticket in opposition to the
ticket already uut out by the Democrats
of this county. AS a result a lively
wranglc has already commenced among
Republicans. Numbers declare they will
not stand by the terms of the agreement
entered into by their party leaders with
Democrats and soreheads. They claim
that the meeting did not have fair
Republican representation, that it was
made up principally of the rim gleaders
of their party with Democrats in the ma
pority. A motion was carried to ap-
point a committee to apportion the diff
ferent county officers among the two
parties. Another duty of this committee
was to name a time for holding a citi-
ems mass meeting.
The committee agreed upon the follow
ing division of offices: State Senator,
Republican, Legislature, Republican and
Democrat; Sheriff, Democrat; Clerk of
Court, Democrat; Register of Deeds.
Democrat; Tax Collector, Republican;
County Commissioners, two Republicans
one Democrat; Coroner, Democrat; Sur
veyor, Republican. September was the
date set for the mass meeting,
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A SHORT LINE TO TIE SEA
Road to Be Two Hundred and Seventy
five Miles Long.
o. R. AND c. PART OF PROPOSED ROUTE
II Will Extend From the Coal Fields of South.
west Virginia 10 lncolnion. A North
ern Extension May Reach
Ironton, Ohio.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore, July 26.--It is announced
here that the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
road Company has bought the South and
Western Railway. The latter is a new
company under which two or more roads
will be consolidated. 1t owns the Orio
River and Charleston Railway, which it
is proposed to extend from the coal fields
of Southwest Virginia to Lincolnton,
North Carolina, where, according to the
plans, connection is to be made iwth the
Seaboard Air Line. The scheme for this
development was financed by the Union
Trust Company of this city.
The promoters of the scheme announce
that the route planned will be the short
est line from the Virginia coal fields
to the Atlantic coast and the South
The proposed road will be about 275
miles in length, but it is thoughht that
the mileage will be increased by its ex.
tension in a northerly direction. Con-
nection may be made with the Detroit
Southern at Ironton, Ohio. The Detroit
Southern operates from Detroit to Wells
ton, Ohio, via Lima, 343 miles, with
branches so miles, total of 423 miles
Knoxville, Tenn, July 26.-The Ohio
River and Charleston Railroad extends
from Johnson City, Tenn, to Huntdale,
North Carolina, distance of "a miles.
1t was originally the Tennessee section
of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
project. The Carolina portion of this
road was built from Camden, South
Carolina to Marion, North Carolina, III
miles, and is known as the South Caro-
lima and Georgia extension, and is con-
trolled by the Southern Railway. The
Ohio River and Charleston ives recently
sold by Samuel Hunt and Company, %
the South and Western, of which George
L. Carter, of Bristol, Tenn, who organ
lied the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke
Company, and the Virginia and South
western Railway Company, is president
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
MODERN HOTEL FOB CHARLOTTE.
D. a Scoville Negotiating for the Purchase Of
Block For This Purpose.
Especial to News and Observer.

Charlotte, N. c., July 26.-From a re-
liable source it is learned that Charlotte
is to have a modern hotel and further
that an Atlanta Hotel man will own and
run it. Mr.. Dabney H. Scoville, proprie-
tor of the Marion house in Atlanta, is
the gentleman whose name is connected
with the new enterprise. Mr.. ScOville re-
Gently purchased a one store room of
the Mansion House block. While here
this week looking after improvements
to this property, the block caught his
attention, and it is learned that he is
negotiating with the Springs estate with
view to purchasing the block and build
handsome, modern hotel. The site is
an excellent one. Mr.. Scoville is a
former resident of this city, and was for
some time connected with the manage
ment of the Central Hotel here.
Because he believed that night watch
man L. ]. Dellinger had insulted his
wife, Paul Watt, an employe of the
Shaw Harness Company, armed himself
with q winchester rifle and went in
search of Dellinger. The watchman de-
MED the accusation, but as soon as
Watts back was turned he reached for
his gun. Watts was too quick, however,
and when Dellinger turned he gazed into
the barrel of Watts gun. The sudden
appearance of Dellnger's wife nthe
scene averted a possible tragedy. Watts
wife claimed that while passing the Ada
Mills, where Dellinger is employed, he
turned the hose on her purposely. Watts
is a native of LAGRANGE, Ga.
A jury in the Superior court today re-
turned a verdict awarding B. F. Smith
damages in the sum of 81, 200 against the
city. The suit brought by Smith is an
unique case. The city recently completed
a sewer in the Southern section, which
empties into Irwin's Creek, this creek
borders Smiths farm and in his suit he
sets forth the contention that the sewer
age not only decreased materially the
value Of his land. but that it also seri-
ously endangered the health of his
family. The jury gave him the full
amount asked. An appeal was taken by
the defendant corporation.
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DRAGGED FROM HER SIDE
Don't Leave Ne Ernest" Walls a
Siren Voice.
AND He YIELDS, CHOOSING DIsHONOa
The Appeal Of the Hysterica Companion Of His
Flight Proves Stronger Than the Pray.
er Of Harding Grief. Strick.
en- Father.
en- aiher.
Especial to News and observer.)

New York, July 26.-There was an ex-
citing and pathetic scene on the pier of
the Old Dominion line this afternoon
when the steamer Old Dominion was
warped into her dock with Mrs. Ida
Stafford, wife of a prominent citizen of
Greensboro, North Carolina, who had
eloped with ]. E. Harding book-keeper of
the Revolution Cotton Mills, and one of
the best known men in the same city.
New York acquaintances of the two
families concerned had been notified by
wire of the elopment and were waiting
on the pier as the gang plank was low
cred. j. e. Cone, a former resident of
Greensboro. but now a business man in
this city, rushed up the plank as the
man and woman came down arm in arm
He seized Harding and dragged him off
to one side of the dock by the piles of
baggage, while Mrs. Stafford followed
trying to detain him and weeping hysteri-
cally.
Leave this woman" Cone said ex-
citedly. Il am friend of your fathers
He is sane with grief and has wired me
to prevent you from running a prominent
career. Go back to North Carolina"
Don't leave me, Ernest Mrs. Stafford
walled. Don't leave me here among
strangers, they are only trying to get
you away from me-
She clutched Harding's arm frantically
and put her arms about his neck, kissing
him repeatedly, while a large crowd of
onlookers watched the scene curiously.
Harding at first seemed inclined to fol-
low Cones advice. But the pleadings
OF the grief stricken woman finally sway
ed him. He returned her caresses. say
Ing: Don't fear, Ida, I'll stick by you.
Well go to England and be married.
Wen be happy yet.
Then the pair got into cab and were
driven to the Broadway Central Hotel.
An attorney was also at the dock and
said that Stafford would sue for a di-
vorce.
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Mr.. McCorkle Endorsed.

The many friends of Rev. w. P. Nc
Corkle, formerly of Graham, and now
pastor in Savannah Ca, will be interest
ed in the following from the Presby-
terian Standard:
THE Associated Press reports have
mentioned that in a recent sermon, Rev.
VIM. p. McCorkle, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Savannah. severe
ly censured the judge of the city court
of Savannah for his leniency toward GER
tain gamblers, and that the judge had
published a reply. The judges article
was so scurrilous that Mr.. McCorkle de-
cided not to pay any attention to it Sum
day, June 30 his congregation gave an
emphatic token of their confidence in, and
appreciation of, their pastor, by voting
him an increase of $500 on his salary,
and rendering him an annual vacation of
five weeks, to be taken at his pleasure. ,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
HAS A. C. L. BOUGHT L. ANDN. N.
Rumor OF Deal for the Absorption of the Lat
ter By the Former.
Especial to Virginian- Pilot. }

Especial to Virginian- Pilot.)
Baltimore, Nd, July 26-Men in fl
nancial and railroad circles here who are
interested in railroad properties in the
South, toda ysaid that deal was on for
the absorption of the Louisville and
Nashville by the Atlantic Coast Line
Company. The advance to 1863, a jump
OF 16 points, in the common stock of the
Atlantic Coast Line this week, has been
accompanied by intimations that there
was something back of it, This stock
only pays four per cent on the hundred
although earnings are about eight per
cent. more.
An interested party says the Allan
tic Coast Line is not competitor of
the l.. & N. and the latter is geograph-
ically a natural extension of the coast
line. Its absorption by the Coast Line,
therefore, would not arouse the same
antagonism in the South as would be
produced by deal with the Southern
Railway. The owners of the Coast Line
and ]. P. Morgan &Co., have been work.
ing in accord, and are sufficiently in har-
mony to make such an arrangement prac-
ticable. 1t will take 800, ,000,000 to buy
out the L. and N.
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A Better Educational Day for Dabney

Especial to the News and Observer
Dabney, N. c., July 26.-Yesterday was
great day for Dabney. For some time
We have been considering voting a local
tax, uniting two or three small schools
and building a good school house Dr.
Charles d. McIver came and made an
address for US today. His speech was
great and the interest awakened was the
greatest ever seen here. Before leaving
the house many more names than the
number required to secure the election
for vote on local tax was secured to a
petition to go before the County Commits
sioners asking for the election
l fully believe we shall get the tax,
in which case aid from abroad has been
promised us. This meeting today will
be the beginning of better things in this
county in general education Our ambi-
tion is to unite the small schools, vote
local tax and put library in every rural
school in the county.
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FLED TO Ruin AND DIsHoNoR.
Two Women and Their Male Companions in
Jail at Greensboro
Especial to News and Observer. }


Greensboro, N. c., July 26-Nick
Carter and Mrs. Mamie Jones, of Dam
vile, Va; Harris. of Goldsboro, N. c.,
and Minnie Shaw, of Danyille, were
brought here under commitment of a
magistrate at Gibsonville this evening
and placed in Jail in default of bond for
their appearance at court.
Yesterday H. T. Jones, of Danville,
whose wife had eloped with Carter DUR
ing his absence in South Carolina as
chlef lineman for the Bell Telephone
Company, came here in search of her,
saying he only wanted to persuade her
TO go back to her heart broken aunt in
Danville. The couple had left. Today
ne found them in Gibsonville living at
the hotel as man and wife. He also
found another Danville girl, Minnie Shaw
registered there as the wife of Tony
harris. of Goldsboro, North Carolina.
All enorts by Jones to persuade his
wlIe TO go back to her aunt proving use
iess' ne had the Quartette up before a
MAGISTRATE with the above result.
airis ana Garter are patent medicine
vehueIs' and tonight wired friends in
DahViiie and Goldsboro to come and
stand their bonds for them.
"hen the officers arrived here with
the Iour' the unusual spectacle of two
nattiiy dressed men tied with rones and
Two good looking young women in the
clutches of constable attracted q 1aroo
crowd, and before the Jail was reached
the procession looked like a circus The
eiris were weeping and the men looked
ike tney had taken too much of their
own mdicine.
When seen at the Jail, the shaw MO
man said she ran away two weeks oao
Her father was Edward Shaw. silver,
smith, OF Danville. Here eyes were filled
with tears when she was asked the nar,as
OF her father and mother. Both won,en
are young, no trace of depravity or hold
ness appearing in their demenor.
After giving the name of her fatbar
the Shaw girl begged that he be NOT
told Of her situation. saying that she
hoped to get out of Jail tomorrow.
Jones says he will get a divorce. Ha
only wished to get his wife back to her
aunt, and if possible reform her.
The men are we'll dressed They re-
FUSED to talk, except to curse the taller
lot including cow-peas in the bill of
rare Tor four o'clock dinner This very
Inuch offended the jailor, that being a
Iavorite dish with him, and he refused
afterwards to send for friends the young
men wished to see, saying that they could
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Bath Defeats Aurora.
Especial to News and Observes,

Especial to News and Observcr.)
Bath N. c., July 26.-One of the pref
tiest games of ball ever witnessed on
the local diamond was played here yes
terday-Bath VS.. Aurora. At the end of
the third inning it looked as if Aurora
would win, the score being to A. Get
tig, New Bern's wonderful pitcher, was
in the box again. At first Bath failed to
find him. but it didn't last long.
Score: + II e
Bath :. ..........4 0 0 1 0 0 2 o.
Aurora ......0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Batteries: Bath-Wiindley and Smith;
Aurora-Sparrow, Getting and Edwards.
Umpire, Capt. James Harriss.
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On the Diamond.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observcr)
Kinston, N. c., July 26.-Kinston lost
to Wilson in a hotly contested game OF
ball of twelve innings Friday. Score:
Wilson, z; Kinston, 6.
Batteries: Wilson-Traeger and Reed;
Kinston-Krause and Hickso.
Kinston won from Wilson in the game
today. Score: Kinston, 5; Wilson, A.
Batteries: Kinston-Wooten and
Hicks; Wilson-Sullivan and Cassidy,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Daily ap@p@ Hm Both 7@u0a0

out and he had congratulated Jeffries.
he walked to the side of the ring and
finging one fthe gloves he had drawn
from his hand to the right and the other
to the left among the spectators, he de-
clared in loud voice that he had fought
his last fight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Will Move to Durham j..

DR.. A. I. Cotton, of Morrisville, Wake
county. has sold his property in that
place and will shortly move to Durham,
which place he will make his future
residence. DR.. Cotton is a we'll equip
ped and successful physician. He is one
of the best men in the world and Wake
county regrets to lose him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Water Works Extended.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro. N. c., July 26.-In order to
enable the Board of Aldermen to extend
the water works system up Park Ave-
nue. from Daisy street to the Park. Mr..
Sol. We'll has offered to lend the city the
money. This extension will not only
give water to a large number of citizens
and the Park, but will also reach the Odd
Fellows Orphans Home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Will Publish the Democrat.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(Speclal TO news ana ODSerVerJ
Murphy, N. c., July 26.-Messrs. Bruce
and George B. Craven, of Trinity, Ran
dolph county, have purchased the Wes-
tern Democrat, weekly paper, publish
ed here by Alfred Morgan. Mr.. Bruce
Craven is superintendent of the Murphy
graded school and Mr.. George B. Craven
will edit the paper, and will take charge
about August 1st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
Senator Pritchard's Wife.

Especial to News and Observer
Marshall, N. c., July 26.-While Mrs.
Pritchards condition gives no immediate
cause for alarm, an operation will be
necessary. She will be taken to the
Mission Hospital at Asheville Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27

1t is just like woman to get mad
with her husband for wanting to smoke
in the room with lace curtains ard yet
to be proud of him for being able 20 do
what it would nearly kill her to try.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27

When man is down town he brags
about his daughter, who is taking col
lege honors; when he goes homefi tired
and discouraged, it is To one who only
knows enough to run a house that he
wants to come and put her arms around
his neck