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being raise,. Agnes heard the sound OF
the falling body. Every sound had
for three years been associated with
the possible return of her husband.
Though he had been reported killed.
none Of his comrades could youch for
his death. There was evidence OF his
having been taken to a hospital, but
there all trace Of him was lost.
81 heard something at the window"
she said, paling and rising.
"Sit down, sweetheart" said Bar
nett, looking troubled. you're always
imag agining something"
But Agnes went to the window and
threw open the shutters. Leaning for
ward, there, on the ground below, she
saw an indistinct mass. From the mo-
ment she espied it she knew that il
was her husband.
'Tom. Oh. Tom" she exclaimed.
"Agnes." said Barnett mournfully,
"Tom win haunt you so long as you
live"
He caught her about the waist and
drew her back into the room. At the
same moment Tom Angleside, recover
ing. got up on his feet. and his white
face and great black eyes appeared at
the open window.
Agnes sprang forward and threw her
arms about his neck Barnett stood
back in astonishment. He was prac-
tical man, but for a moment the belief
rushed upon him that he was looking
at Tom Angleside's ghost. Then both
Barnett and Agnes hurried out and
brought Ton, in.
"Agnes." said Tom. "let me kiss ouI
boy once. only once; then I'll go away"
"You shall never CO." cried Agnes
clinging to him.
care you not married!" said Tom.
catching at Il hope.
"No, but was to have been next
week. Mr. Barnett has been 50 kind
to US, and
She would have added that her
means were exhausted. but checked
herself.
Tom put out his arms. and husband
and wife were locked in long, silent
embrace.
"Agnes." said Barnett. "while this IL
a blow to me, rejoice for you Fare
we'll! And. little Dick, kiss me. You
will not now have to call me papa.
Your own soldier papa has come back
to YOU"
Before a word could be spoken in re.
ply he had gone out into the night.
Agnes told her husband how she had
always felt that he would some day
return to her: how her friends had per.
suaded her that he was dead; how Bar.
nett had prevailed on her to accept
him for a husband. that he might the
more readily assist her. And Tom
told Of the three years blank. the sur
gical operation and the return OF bis
memory.
The next day Tom Angleside receiv
ed notice from savings bank that hfa
son, Richard Angleside. was credited
with $1,000. the amount being intended
for his education and donated by Nor
gan ?arnett. When Barnett died. he
left all bis property to Agnes.
ROSAMOND ALICIA BUDD.
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TmMSOLDlER'S RETURN
[Original.1

[Orginal.1
'eWhere am /? Who are you? What's
all this about:'
The speaker, young man in hos,
pital, sat UP in bed and stared ut the
doctors and nurses who surrounded
him.
That's a question fer you to an
swer," said q surgeon who had re-
moved piece Of bone which had been
pressing upon the patients brain
when we took you to the operating
table, you didn't know who you were.
Do you know now:'
"Know who l am? OF course do
I'm Tom Angleside of the til United
States infantry. Did we drive 'em OF
the hill?'
"What hill?"
"San JUAN
The surgeon took off his rubber
apron. saying: THE operation has
been successful The patient was
doubtless wounded in Cuba three
years ago, and the faculty of memory
has since been held in suspense. The
removal Of the pressure has restored
it,"
Tom Angleside, who was in perfect
health excepting the wound on his
head, which had needed to be opened,
after few days disappeared from the
hospital without being discharged and
started homeward. He well ramem.
bered the day when he had marched
past the house and his young wife had
held their baby. little Dick. up at the
window. telling him to say by-by to
papa; how the little one had caught
sight Of him in the ranks when he
waved his handkerchief and smiled,
and lastly the tears coursing down
Agnes cheeks Just as he turned cor
ner and could see them no longer.
Three years blank! What had b.
come Of the wife and boy?
He had no money and was obliged ia
work his way as best he could to his
home. several hundred miles distant.
He reached the town at evening and
hurried to his house. At the gate he
paused. He dreaded to know what
was in store for him. His heart was
beating wildly. and his wound was
throbbing. Going to window. he
looked through the stats Of the shut
ter. In the sitting room. the same
room where he had been SO happy. sat
Agnes. beside her a man whom Tom
had known we'll. much older and well
to do in this worlds goods. Morgan
Barnett. A boy Of four years waa
with them. and Agnes and Barnett
were trying to induce the child to say
papa"
HE Is not papa" said the boy. "Pa,
pa was a soldier. He went up San
Juan hill I'm going to be soldier
too. It's not polite for 2Ou to love
mamma"
Tom Angleside groaned. Then, put
ting his hand to his wound, he sank
down beneath the window.
1t was midsummer, and, the sash
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CANS OF FRUIT POISONED.
A Deed That Leads to the Arrest of Negro on
Suspicion.

Especial to News and Observer
Scotland Neck, N c., April IA few
days ago Mr.. W. M Delvatch, who keeps
some canned fruit on the shelves in his
butcher shop, discovered that they were
leaking. Upon closer Investigation he
found that seven cans had been cut into
with a knife and poison put into them.
Suspicion at once rested on a colored
man who had been at work for Mr.. Del
watch and with whom he had some fric-
ton short time before The colored
man was arrested and placed under bond
of 800. which he gave.
The remains Of Mr.. A. H. Smith were
brought here from Williamson yester-
day morning and inferred in the Epis-
copal cemetery. He died Saturday from
the effect of a carbuncle on the neck
In the afternoon also the remains of
Mrs. Jackson were brought here from
Tillery and inferred in the Baptist Gene
terry. Mrs. A. B. Cook also, died at her
home near Tillery Saturday.
There are some important cases in the
civil court in Halifax this week.
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A WELL DRILLED COMPANY.
Trip Over the Washington and Plymouth
Road.

Especial to the News and OhseryerA
Washington, ~ c., April 15.-Among
all the troops that were at the EXPOSE
ton Curing North Carolina week the
Washington Light Infantry were the
best trained. The company wont FORTY
three strong and drilled so well that
they were praised from all sides. On
the Presidents parade they drilled so
Well that people spoke of them as the
regulars"
After parade on the drill ground at
Camp Roosevelt the coloneI command
ing sent their battalion major and
reglnental adjutant to the compapy's
captain and said: Keep the good work
up, washington. You are the best
drilled company at the Exposition. {"
lhen the boys cheered the colonel and
all of their officers. Good behavior has
especially characterized their stay aft
the Exposition.
Ihe party that left here last week for
the Exposition returned home Saturday
hlght. Everyone of them reports that
the Exposition is excellent and that they
enjoyed themselves very much while in
South Carolina.
he brick buildings along Main street
are being built up rapidly and they will
improve the appearance of the street
materially.
went over part of the WASHINGTON
and Plymouth read with General Man
aser Surry Parker yesterday and it is
a good narroWgauge road. Ordinarily
a person would not think of the oh
atacles that had TO be overcome in
building the road. The course of the road
was surveyed through a large area of
swamp land and this had to be re-
claimed. Reports have gotten out that
the road-bed of the Washington and
Plymouth road is awfully rough. Well
it is rough-all new road-heds are-but
1t is not aWfully rough. In fact. il is
far better than is seen on the greater
part of the new roads.
The rolling stock of the road g of
the best. They have eight engines
Baldwins-and enough passenger and
baggage cars to handle a heavy crush
in travel
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AN EDUCATIONAL ADDRESS.
Or. McIver Speaks Before the Graded School
at Townsville.
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Thomasville, N. c., April 15.--Dr Chas.
d. McIver, of Greensboro delivered a
very strong and helpful address before
the Thomasville graded school last night
The evening was very inclement but a
fairly good audience greeted the speak
er, and were richly repaid for coming
out. The educational sentiment in Thorn
asville is constantly growing, and the
splendid lecture provided by Prof. Henry
the wideawake principal of the graded
schools here, did a great deal in the
awakening of our people to the vital
Importance of educating their children
The recent address by DR.. Skies and this
last by DR.. McIver have been especially
valuable to the community.
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die at that critical time, because they do
not prepare themselves. Mrs. Abbie
Stricklin, of Falkins, Ala, says:
i have been using Wine of Cardui fof
twelve months and believe l would have
been dead If it had not been for Wine Of
Cardui. was down over half of the time
and my husband insisted on my trying
Wine ofsCardui. have been able to domy
housework ever since. think more of Wine
OF Cardui than any other medicine ever
took. Every woman in the world should
give Wine of Cardui trial during the
change Of life'."
Wine of Cardui is the remedy to rein
force a woman against the shock that comes
with the change of life. 1t re-establishes
healthy functions after years of suffering.
In doing this it has saved thousands Of
sufferers just in time. Do not wait until
suffering is upon you. Thorough prepare
lions should be made in advance. Begin
the Wine of Cardui treatment today.
Thedford's Black-Draught to regulate the
bowels and liver assists materially in a
cure.
All druggists sell sl.0O bottles of Wine
of Cardui. For advice and literature, adj
dress, The Ladies Advisory Department,
The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. All druggists sell 81 90 bot
ties of Wine of Cardui.
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Mrs. l.. s. Webb
Vice-President of Women's Democratic
Clubs Of Northern Ohio.

w. HERE are many sickly women be-
tween the ages of As and SIS, but
- there are very few invalids over 55
or go years of age. The change of
life coming to a woman near her forty
fourth year, either makes her an invalid or
gives her new lease on life. Those who
meet this change in i'll health seldom live
ten years afterward, while woman who
lays aside the active duties of womanhood
in health seldom fails to live on in happi-
ness, years after she has passed 60. During
the change of life, the menstrual function
gradually disappears. This is truly crit
ical time.
Mrs. Laura S. Webb, of Toledo, Ohio,
recognizes the change of life as a danger
Gus period and she also has faith in Wine
of Cardui. She writes:
"As had always been troubled more or
less at the menstrual period, | dreaded the
change Of life which was fast approaching.
While visiting with friend noticed that
she was taking your Wine of Cardui, and
she was so enthusiastic about it that decided
to try bottle. experienced some relief the
first month, SO kept on taking it for three
months and now menstruate with no pain
and shall take it off and on now until
have passed the climax. l do not dread it
now. as am sure that your Wine of Cardui
will be of great benefit at this time"
Mrs. Elizabeth Barfeld, of Fort Barn
well, N. c., has had happy experience
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Prepares For Spectacular Suicide.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Rutherfordton, N. c., April 15.-Allen
Cogsdell an ola farmer of means of
Rutherford county, wants to die. He has
prepared to cimmit suicide in spectacu-
lar manner. He has issued invitations to
friends TO a dinner to be given on the
10th of June. At IL o'clock that day
Cogsdell will give his guests an oppor-
tunity of seeing him die. 1t is under
stood that he will shoot himself at the
table, and for this purpose he has turned
over his old army pistol to a gunsmith
to have it put in first class order
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Fraternal Order Organized.
Especial to News and Observer

Wilson, N. c., April 15-Fraternity
Council, No. 236. of the Family Protective
Union Of Boston, Mass, was instituted
Monday at the Seahrook Hotel by Su-
preme Manager S. Rothblum, of Boston
Mass, assisted by Frank Short. The
officers are: Wiley r. Wood, president
W. J. CAMS, secretary; ]. w. Stallings
treasurer, DR.. Ben Herring. examiner.
w. r. Wood, deputy
Inc orier is organized to assist mem
bers in case of sickness or death.
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SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
Postmaster Thus Charged Valves Lxamina-
ton aud Gives Bond
Especial to News and Observer

Especial 10 News and Observer
Four Oaks, N. c., April 15-The post
master here, WAC was on yesterday given
preliminary hearing before Commits
sioner Parker, charged with being short
in his money order account, in the sum
of six hundred and forty-seven dollars,
also, with improper treatment of the
mails. waived examination. giving bond
for his appearance at May term of Fed
eral court at Raleigh. About one-half
OF the shortage was made good and the
balance is possibly provided for. Miss
Ella Parker is now acting postmaster,
pending the departments appointment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
WANTS TO HELP OTHERS

81 had stomach trouble all NV life ;,
says Edw. Mehler, of Union BottIine
Works, Erie, Pa, land tried all kinds of
remedies, trying to get moments pace.
Finally took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
l never found its equal for stomach trou-
bic and gladly recommend it," 1t cures all
stomach troubles. 1t digests what you
eat.
w. III. King Drug Co., Bobbitt Wynne
Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

Fayetteville, n. c., April 15-Mr.
James f. Marsh, one of Fayetteville
oldest citizens. died in his S0th year He
was native of Chatham county and was
one of the organizers of the Cedar Falls
Mills in Randolph county. Afterwards
he came here and was steamboat owner
and agent and merchant. After the war
he was conductor on the c. z. AMI Y.
V. r. r. His first wife was Miss Mary
Troy, of Randolph, and his second wife
Mrs Matthews, OF Moore county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
SAVED MANY A TIME.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even if
it is spring. Such cases often result Sc
riously. at this season just because peo-
pie are careless. One Minute Cough Cure
will remove all danger. Absolutely safe.
Acts at once. Sure cure for Group, grip,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles. Postmaster C. O. Dawson Barr,
ILL.,. says lit is the very best cough medi-
cine on the market. 1t has saved many
a severe sickness"
w. II. King Drug Co., Bobbitt Wynne
Drug Co.
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"Please allow me to say few words in
praise of your wonderful Wine of Cardui.
When l wrote to you in 1900 was SO weak
and nervous that could not sit up very
long at time. had such cough that at
times | thought | was going to lose my
breath. When received your medicine and
commenced to Use it improved in health
and now / am feeling better than | have
since the change Of life. hope / will con.
tinue to improve in health. / have recon-
mended your medicine to others and will
continue to do so"
This subject is serious one for any wo-
man and the evidence given here that
Wine of Cardui will lead her safely through
these dangers cannot be ignored. 1t is a
tragic fact that SO many women sicken and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
SHOT IN HIS LEG.

For sores, burns, bruises, wounds De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure.
Skin diseases yield to it at once. Cures
piles. Beware of counterfeits. 81 suffered
from a gun shot wound in my leg" says
A. 5. Fuller, English, Ind, "DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve finally cured me-"
W. H. King Drug Co., Bobbitt- Wynne
Drug Co,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
Building Boom in Henderson,
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Henderson, N. c., April 15.-As the
spring opens there will be perfect
building boom in Henderson. l under
stand several handsome residences will
be put up. At present there is not a
house for rent in Henderson. New stores
are also to be built.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
NEGLECT MEANS DANGER.

Don't neglect biliousness and constipa-
tion. Your health will suffer permanent
ly if you do. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
cure such cases. The best pills. They
never grippe or cause nausea.
w. H. King Drug Co., Bobbitt Wynne
Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply iron and Quinine In tasteless
form. No Cure No pay. 50cc.
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7 STATE NEWS ITEMS !


Carthage, n. c., April 15.-As a mark
of respect to the late Mr.. S. T. Fry,
the establishment of the Tyson & Jones
Buggy Company closed at the hour of
the funeral. Mr.. Fry was highly es-
teemed, He had been ill only a few
days with pneumonia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16
CHOICE OF SENATOR
Locke Craig Does MOI OPP
pose the Primary.
No Man Should Aspire 10 Represent The People
unless He is Their Choice,
Saws Ne.

tSpecldl 10 Cne news ana ODSeIN6ID
Morganton, n. c., April 15.-As the
next Democratic Safe convention is to
pass upon the method Of choosing
Senator and as it developed al the recent
meeting of the State Executive Com
billy, be either a nomination by the
convention or another primary, there is
much interest felt among Democrats
as to the position of the various Sena-
torial candidates on the question at
issue.
Mr. Locke Craig, of Asheville is in
MCrganton this week as one of the
counsel for the defendants in the Very
interesting case against Jack Keaton
and Alexander and Samuel Mccall, of
Mcdowell county, who stand indicted
70" the burning of a church in North
Cove. AS Mr. Craig has been quoted
iii some of the newspapers as opposed
TO the primary plan for the selection of
a Senator, | asked him today. during
the court recess. if he Were in fact OPP
posed to the primary plan. II am not, :"
was his reply, and in answer to the in
quiry what method for the selection OF
Senator he preferred, he said lhat as
he had been spoken of as a candidate,
his preference was that of an interested
party, and might be of little conse-
quence. Continuing, he said 'ThA well
fare of the party and not the preference
of any candidate should control I will
say, as a candidate. the primary would
1o -
of Gun people oppose the primary, and
they fear that the party may be torn
into factions as it was III the fall of
1906. 1t may be that we can avoid the
evils of the last primary, and if we can.
let us have the primary. No man should
aspire to represent the people unless be
is their choice"
1T is NOT A MACHINE PARTY.
What about the talk that you are
the choice of the machine?" [ asked.
That talk he replied, Originated
with the Republicans. and they try tc
Keep it up. PERHAPS they think that
the Democratic party can be run like
the Republican party. The Democratic
party is composed of thinking inteili-
gent men and could not be run by ma
chine, even if such an attempt were
made. If what is meant by the machine
is the working, aggressive Democrats
OF the State-they who have fought the
battles of the party and Won its vic
tories-1 hope the machine is for me.
All that | know about my Joint can
vass with Senator Pritchard have
learned from the newspapers. If he
hallenges me to meet him on the
stump, as has been stated shall GER
taihly accept in the spirit of 'lay on
McDuff.' I do not believe there is a
Democrat in the State that would have
me do Otherwise
While Burke Democrats are, as a
lule, mono ommittal on the Senatorial
question, it is evident that Mr.. Craig
has very substantial following in the
county, which will be represented no
matter what method of choosing the
Senator may be adopted by the State
Convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

aurinburg, N. c., April II. The
handsome new court house ard Jail OF
the young county OF Scotland have been
completed and received by the county
commissioners.
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Durham, N. c.. April 15.-NTr. Fl. j.
Bass, of Durham, will go to London to
witness the coronation of King Edward
He Will be the guest of the tobacco
house of Samuels & Co. while there
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

Wilmington, N. c., april 15-C. B.
NeWberry and wife, of Fayetteville,
trading as c. B. Newberry, and doing a
furniture and house furnishing business,
have filed d petition in bankruptcy in
the United States Court here. The in
dividual assets of Mrs. C. Is. Nevberry
are scheduled at $3.50 The individual
assets of Mrs. c. i. NeWberry are
sche duled at 1885,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

[ Carthage, N. c., April 15.-:rhe Car
thage Sash and Blind factory has begun
operations. and the company is rushed
with work. Mr.. L. A. Lawhorn, the
owner, who has long been connected
with the Carthage planning mills, is an
experienced man, and a great success is
to be expected
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

Marshall, N. c., April 15.-Gray
Tweed boy of fourteen, with the dull
weak face of a degenerate, has been
brought to this place and lodged in iail
charged with a criminal assault on tho
9-year-cld child of Thomas Tweed. The
boy was committed to jail without hail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-16

laurinburg, N c., April 15-Melon
culture between here and Hamlet is
proving big success. Messrs. Mat
thoWs and BrinsOn the pioneers in this
industry, will plant the present season
LOCO acres in melons and canteloupes.
Other parties around Maxton and
LaGrlnbufg will go into the business
extensively this year. The Seaboard
Air Line will give the truckers every
encouragement possible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

NICE Mnthushek upright piano, In good
order, Sl25. Geo, W. stien, Coz Tray Is
street, II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
CITATION.

THE STATE OF TEXAs-To all persons
Interested In the estate OF y. L. coonps'
deceased: :, ,na
estate 81 gald E. IL. Coombs, deceased,
has fled In the county court OF Harris
county, her inal account Of the c0ndltlvn
~ said estate together With an appnen-
zion 10 be discharged as executrlx tneEe-
OF which will be heard by our said covfe
on the irst Monday In September, =; y
100, same being the LIST day OF septempers
A. ID 1902, at the court house OF SAID HAT.
RS county, In the city OF Houston, at which
time and place all persons Interested ~
said estate are required 10 appear ana
contest said final account and appica'
tlon II they see proper
Witness, H.. +. Dupree, CLERK OF tne
county court Of Harris county.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
said court at my office In Houston,
Texas on this the 18th day OF august
A. u. 1902. Dupree,
Clerk County Court. Harris County. Texas:
BY j. L. Dickson, Deputy. d
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FOR SALE.

LEAVING TOWN Win sell cheap, surrey,
buggy, large gentle horse and mule, two
horse wagon, sewing machine, upright
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