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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18

wardens to protect the gunners is uni
versally recognized, and demanded
The club houses have been well filled
by the members and they have enjoyed
good shooting. Mr.. Webb was here last
week.
When the reporter drove up ct the
court house he spied raft of geese at
least two and a half miles in length,
and he was told by a native sportsman
that they numbered at least half mil
lion. While looking at them the flock
was disturbed and this great mass of
wild fowl arose from the water, darken-
ing the heavens in their flight.
The county at this time is greatly ex-
ercised over certain civil actions brought
by ex-senator Bray against the present
register of deeds, G.. w. Williams, and
his bondsmen, for the penalties for fail
ure to record marriage license. Suits
against the county commissioners have
been instituted by the same gentleman
for paving accounts against the county
improperly verified, or not verified; for
which penalties are incorporated in the
statutes of the State The amount foots
up quite heavily and CONSERVATION reigns
supreme among the unfortunate defend
ants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18

could not read nor write His wife, who
was intelligent and well educated, la
bored with him night after night. fer
many months until finally he could be
said to have acquired fair knowledge
of the three RS, reading, riting and
rithmetic.
His political career. mis- sue
ccssive rise from commissioner of
Grccnville TO the Presidency of the
United States reminds one Of the
rounds on a ladder, from the bottom TO
the top "In 1929, he became comrl3-
sioner; in 1880, mayor; in 1885. he was
sent to the Legislature; in 1871, he was
elected TO the State Senate; in 1S43, he
was chosen as n Representative in Con-
gross. In this position he served until
1853. He was twice elected Governor.
In 1857 he was sent to United States
Senate for a full term, ending in 1868.
and finally this man born of a poor
white" family of small Southern town,
wholly uneducated until he was a man.
after filling almost every position in the
gift of the people, became President
upon the death of Lincoln.
When Andrew Johnson visited Raleigh
upon the occasion above referred to- he
also visited the old house in which he
was born
The Mr.. James Litchford mentioned
above is the grandfather of Mcssrs.
Henry T.. Litchford and James +. Litch-
ford, OF Raleigh. The Neal Brown re-
fcrred to is the grandfather of Messrs.
Joseph G.. Brown, and John w. Brown,
both of Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18
ROMANCE IN EARLY LIFE
OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON
Disappointment in Love Proved Stepping Stone to
the Presidency. Sketch of "Andy's" Boy
hood Days in Raleigh.
(By Charles Upc hurch Harris.

dark as she could slip away undetected
on certain night, at a pre-arranger rem
devious. drive over the State line into
North Carolina and get married. They
would depend upon the love of her father
to forgive them.
When the fateful night came Andy pro-
cured a spanking team, drove to the APP
pointed rendezvous and waited. The time
set for her arrival came and passed
Midnight came and passed but still no
girl the crack of dawn found Andy
waiting and no bride. Bitterly disaD-
pointed almost heart broken he drove
back to town. Here he was told that
the tailor whom he had taken into his
confidence had betrayed his plans to the
father of the girl. He was also told that
a warrant was out for his arrest charging
him with attempted abduction" He
left Laurens Immediately and travelled
back through North Carolina to Green
vile, Tennessee.
If he had succeeded IN marrying in
South Carolina he would probably have
inherited, or at least would have enjoyed
as the husband of his wife, a great part
of her fathers estate. This would have
required time to properly manage it. So
you see his friend playing him false put
him on the road to the Presidency.
At Greenviue he was more successful
than in LaureEs in the marriage line. He
courted and won for his bride one of
Greenville's fairest daughters.
Up to this time Gt is historical facD
he was wholly unfamiliar with the rudi-
mentary branches of the education. He
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

By virtue of a decree of the Superior
court of Wake county made and ell
tered on the 5th day of January, 1903,
in a civil action therein pending, enti-
tied, Mrs. Mary Z. Partin, administra-
trix of 3. X. Partin, deceased, against
S. G.. Wilborn and his wife. L. j. Will
born, being number 1875 summons docket
of said court, l will offer for sale to
the highest bidder for cash, at the court
house door in the city of Raleigh, n. c.,
on Monday, the 23rd day of February,
1903, at u o'clock M, the following de-
scribed tract of land to-wit: Situated
in Middle Creek township. said county
and State, adjoining the lands of Barney
Jones, d. H. Smith and others and more
fully described as follows Beginning at
stake Barney Jones corner thence
East so roles to a stake in said Barney
Jones line, thence South 20 poles to a
stake in Cinthia Ballentine's line, thence
West with said line 80 poles to a white
oak in D. Fl. Smiths line, thence North
20 poles to the beginning, containing
thirty-fiyc acres more or less.
WILLIAM B. JONES,
Commissioner.
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--;HSs ~ 6hs;
Capital Tobacco Fertilizer.
National Special Tobacco Fertilizer.
National Fertilizer.
Beef Blood and Bope Fertilizer.
Capital Bone-Potash COMPOUND.
Travers' Dissolved Bone Phosphate.
Champion Acid Phosphate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18
CUREI1UCK DUCK INDUSTRY,
Half Million Ducks Seen By Reporter at One
Time on souni
elizabeth City Economist. )

NEllIdDeIu lily IACOHOulSL.)
One of the Economist reporters tool:
a day off this week and went over to
Mrs. Walkers hotel at Currituck Court
House. where he met with good cheer
and a hearty wccome. He ate the sweet
est fish ard the juiciest wild duck that
ever fell to .te lot of mortal man to
eat.
Upon inquiry as to the material well
fare of that good old-fashoned Demo
cratic county he learned that the corn
crop was above the average, cotton the
best ever known and so far as the potato
crop of the last season was concerned,
the yield and the price were way out OF
sight.
The shooting at the outset Of the sea
son was exceptional, but after the first
few days, the fowl left and remained
away until the recent sharp weather. The
shooting about Churchs island is still
quite Door, the ducks showing 2 decided
preference for the deep water between
Church's Island and Knott's Island.
where the celery plant is thickest.
The average days shooting for the
last ten days shooting from battery.
has been from twenty TO forty dollars
per day The game is purchased on the
sound by local dealers at cash prices
canvass back $2.75 per pair, red heads
SLIGO. ruddys or butter balls $1.10. COM
mon ducks, embracing sprigtail. widgen,
black head and teal 30 cents per pair
The maliard and black duck call for go
cents per pair and is invariably shipped
to Boston. The high priced ducks are
shipped to New York at fixed prices on
orders; the common duck being sold
nearer home. The necessity for game
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18
PARLOR- CAR SERVICE

The Seaboard Air Line Railway has
iEaugurated ParIor-Car service tr week
ly between Washington and Hamlet on
trains nos. 81 and 66. which pass Raj
eigl southbound at 6:55 p. M, north
bound. = 50 a. m.
Parlor Car operated south on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Friday--hor.h
tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
Seats in this car are 35c. to Southern
Pines, so. to Hamlet. 50 to Henderson.
75c. to Richmond, and $1.00 to Washiag
ton, d. c.
The Euffet in, this car is well equipped
and excellent meals will be served at
moderate prices.
C. H. GATTIs. C. ?. and 7. A..
Raleigh, N G.
II. S. LIZARD. r. P. A.,
Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18

The severe coughing, wheeling and
whooping cough or Group so common in
the winter months are quickly and safe
ly relieved by use. of Anyways Group
Syrup. This remedy is made for children
and should not be COMPOUNDED with the
common cough remedies. Hicks sells
Anyways.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18

When a man is in love with woman
he listens to every word she says.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-18
Memory OF
JACOB JOHNSON,
an honest man,
beloved and respected
by all who knew him.

Died, January, -, 1912, from a disease
caused by an over effort in saving the
life OF his friend.
Upon inquiry of some of the older cit-
zens of Raleigh, and by Reference to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
BOY BEATS HIS WAY"
IN TOUR OF EUROPE
Starts Penniless and Returns With
$1,000,

ODESSA, June 10.-A lad of fifteen,
named Terkal, who lives here. has just
ended tour of Europe under extraor-
binary circumstances.
His greatest ambition had been to
visit foreign countries. but he had no
money. 1t occurred to him to make a
large box with double bottom After
six months work he contrived one that
could be opened and shut by secret
springs. When it was done he found
travelling companion who was willing
for q small sum 10 take charge OF the
box and forward ii to destinations as
directed
Terkel packed himself in the box and
at q convenient place on the way left it,
He then marched TO the railway Office.
proved that his box was ninety three
pounds lighter than it was when shipped
and demanded damages. This was done
from place to place the railroad and
steamboat companies in most cases be-
ing only too glad TO settle quietly.
He left Odessa with nineteen copecks
about Y cents) and return with 1000
rubles tabout $1,000. Just as he was
about TO leave his box for the last time
the railway police observed the move
ments of the singular box, and Tertal
was arrested.
The whole story came out at the trial,
but the judge. taking merciful view Of
his adventures. punished him with only
three months Imprisonment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
SULTAN FOR REFORM,
HIS VIzIER DECLARES
Knowing Albanians' Thirst for Blood,
He Desires to Placate.

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 10-A news
paper correspondent has just been ac-
corded an interview by the grand vi
zier. Ferid Pasha. on the situation in
Macedonia
Asking what the situation now really
ts. the grand vizier replied that it is
very grave. The Bulgarians. he said, are
trying 10 make the natives revolt, an
Tor that reason the reforms which the
Sultan wants TO introduce cannot be
put into operation.
rs d repetition OF the massacres
within the possibilities he was asked.
'Assuredly not" replied he THE
Sultan dispatched the strictest orders
10 the local governors to extend protec-
ticn to all subjects. We are bound TO
maintain peace if for no other reason
thar to make good our promises to the
overs, especially Germany"
rs the Sultan afraid OF the Al
banians?"
Afraid is not the right word, but the
Sultan knows the AIbanians' courage.
their love OF liberty, vengeance and
blood too well not to endeavor to keep
them in good humor There is no deny
irg that he would like to get rid OF this
Troublesome bag of cats, but certainly
not in the way they want. The Alban-
iEns are like spoiled children. threaten
ing TO grow over the heads of their own
father"
But what about the reforms?''
We are in earnest. but we need
time, and Europe am sure, will grant
US time"
You are not afraid. then, that war
may put stop to pacific measures
There will be no war
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
COMPETITIVE TESTS
TO GET into PRINCETON
Examinations to Be Held at Civil Ser
vice Commission.

Entrance examinations for Princeton
University will be held in the rooms
of the Civil Service Commission the last
three days of this week. Princeton has
extensively adopted the custom of hold
ing entrance examinations III other
cities for the benefit of those who can
not afford. or have not the time. to go
to the university
Washington is particularly adapted 10
the holding of examinations for out-of-
town institutions. as the rooms of the
Civil Service Commission are generally
at their disposal. and these rooms are
arranged especially for such work, and
anywhere from ten TO thirty students
take the Princeton examination in Wash
ington each year. II could not be learn
ed yesterday how many will take the
examination this week. Henry Tulloch
who has offices in the Columbian Build
ing. viii have charge of the examina-
tions.
The other cities in which entrance
tests for Princeton are applied are New
York, Newark. Philadelphia, Chicago,
Pittsburg. ST. Louis. and Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
LOCAL NoTAR1Es REAPpo1NTED.

The reappointment of the following
notaries public for the District has beah
announced:
David Rothschild. 407 Seventh Street
northwest: Louis C. Wilson, Office Of
Commissioners of the District OF Co
lumbia Albert B. Ruff, Central National
Bank; George W. Balloch, Second Ma
tional Bank; Harry s WEIGH, SO F
Street northwest; Benjamin C. McQuay,
929 Maryland Avenue southwest;
Thomas K. Wallace, Office of of Auditor
for the Treasury Department; David
Rittenhouse, Riggs National Bank:
Margaret NJ. Murray. 500 E Street north
west; Francis 5. Mcguire, McGill Build
ing; William Selby, American National
Bank; Lewis w. Call, Judge Advocate
Generals office. War Department,
Abraham B. Keefer. Maeeabe Temple;
Clarence S. Parker. Home Life Building;
Caleb S. Miller, Mutual Life Insurance
Company: Charles Ray D2an, Depart
ment of State; Goodwin :. At Lee, Cor
coran Building; Rose -. Seton, 1887
Fourteenth Street northwest: ]. Martin
Proctor, 1907 F Street northwest; Al
bert w. Sioussa, 1414 F Street north
west
The following commissioners of deeds
for the District of Columbia have been
named: Thomas ]. Hunt, Philadelphia
Pa. and G. B. Mountcastle Richmond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
GEN. HUMPHREY GIVES
THANKS TO PRESIDENT
Personal Difficulty at Santiago d.
Cuba Apparently Forgotten.

General Humphrey called at the Exec
utive offices yesterday tc pay his re-
spects TO the President and express his
appreciation of the honor conferred upon
him by the President in selecting him
to succeed General Ludington as Quar-
tcrmastef General of the Army.
The interview was an agreeable cne,
despite the unpleasant incident which
occurred in Cuba during the Spanish
American war, and which for time
caused some Ill feeling between the two
men.
II has heen since reported that Colo
mel Roosevelt, in his anxiety for the
welfare of his Rough Rider regiment,
which he though: was not receiving just
the sort of treatment it deserved, rode
'strenuously' up to the headquarters OF
Colonel Humphrey, in charge of the
Quartermaster' department, and vigor
ously demanded that certain supplies lie
sent to his regiment. Colonel Hum
phrey is said to have replied that ne
requirements
lFely conversation followed, In the
course Of which Colonel Humphrey is
reported to have told the colonel of the
Rough Riders to betake himself to a
place which is hotter than were the
sweltering trenches before Santiago de
Cuba. This remark. calculated rather
uncouthly, incensed Colonel Roosevelt
deeply. and he rode away indignant.
When time came for General Luding
tor to retire Colonel Humphrey was
put forward for appointment as his sue
cessor. The President magnanimously
overlooked the incident and decided 10
appoint Colonel Humphrey because OF
his especial fitness for the Office.
Colonel Humphrey was in the Philip
pines at the time, and only recently re
turned to Washington and took charge
of the duties of the QuartermasIer.
Yesterday was the first time he has had
an opportunity TO see and speak with
the President since the incident in the
Cuban campaign, and it is safe TO say
that neither man heriahes any qFlmos-
ity against the other, but that )tf. re-
gard it as triilins event in connection
with war
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
RELIEF
ASSOCIATIONS OUTING

The annual excursion OF the Fire
ren's Relief Association Will be held
At Potomac resort on August l. The
members of the association have COM
pleted extensive plans for the outing,
and the fire ladies and their relatives
aud friends purpose to have most en-
ieyable time. A match game of baseball
will be played and a committee has been
appointed TO look after the women and
children. In order to give the firemen
who work on August and get off at 6
O'Clock or Whereabouts an opportunity
&c enjoy the outing, q special boat will
BE run about or 7;30. Several boats
VIII be run throughout the day and ar
engagements have been made for the ac-
rommodation Of large crowd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
M. jUSSERAND TO GIVE
BOOKS TO PRESIDENT
French Ambassador Will Present Copies
of His Own Works.

President Roosevelt's presentation"
library is growing at a rapid rate. In
addition to books presented TO him in
the name OF nearly every prominent
monarch of Europe, . distinguished
authors are bringing to him in person
copies OF their best works. The French
ambassador Is the latest parsonage TO
inform the President Of desire to make
such presentation.
On Monday next he Will be received
by the President in the Blue Room at
the White House and present copies OF
several of his well-known writings. On
the same afternoon the Italian ambas-
sador will bring the books sent by King
Victor Emmanuel OF Italy, and the
Chinese minister VIII present his official
credentials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
FOUR-YEAR-OLD ROSA
WOULDN'T TAKE A DARE
But 1t Came Near Causing the
Child'S Death.

In a secluded corner of the Agricul-
turaI Grounds. where the trees tower
high and obscure the lake from the view
of passing visitors. a tragedy was mar
rowly averted last Sunday night. Strug-
Cling in the middle of the pool, over
come by exhaustion, a four-year- old
girl was found by Waterman H. Phipps,
and rescued from drowning. The tots
name IS Rosa Abizdio, and she lives at
22S1a Eighth Street southwest.
With several of her little playmates
edge all afternoon. AS the hours went
by the crowd of Sunday visitors gradu-
ally departed, and the youthful party
was left to enjoy the freedom Of the
lake without interference from big
people" And that it what proved dis
astrous. and nearly resulted in the
little ones death.
You dare not go in there one of the
children challenged Rosa. Now, al
though onlv four years old, young Miss
Abizdio has the nerve of iron. She once
heard the cousin of another little girl
whose aunt had been to the circus. talk
about the lady lion tanners, and now
believes that is her vocation. So she
refused to be challenged.
What happened after Rosa got in the
water the other children were unable to
tell. They became too frightened TO
notice. For in spite of her bravery
Rosa sank beneath the surface of the
water. When she came TO the top she
emitted loud yell, and the echo was
taken up by her compa MONS AT this
juncture Waterman Phipps appeared en-
the scene. and prevented the tragedy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
MANUAL WORK EXHIBIT
At ARMSTRONG SCHOOL
Miniature Suburban Town Constructed
by the Pupils.

There will be public exhibit of the
work of the pupils of the Armstrong
Manual Training School. at the school
building, p Street, between First and
Third Streets northwest, this evening.
from to 1890 o'clock.
Visitors to the school at this time
VIII be well repaid for their journey BY
the many interesting examples shown
OF applied design. In The physical de-
partment. p D. Brooks. Instructor, may
be seen a miniature suburban town con-
structed entirely by the pupils wa
ter-power grist mill, a dancing pavil-
lion lighted by electricity, a typical
suburban residence, three-track electric
railway. with a powcrhouse at one ter
minaI,s a suspension bridge etc, are
features of this work
The freehand drawing department, W.
Stanton Wormley. instructor. Will again
exhibit those artistic specimens of their
work in Typography and design which
elected such genuine praise at the re
cent art exhibit of the public schools
a. L. Craig, Instructor in mechanical
drawing, will also have some we'll exc
euted sheets 20 show TO those interested
in drafting
In the shopwork group are some pieces
which rival the factory product in gem
eral excellence Of design and construc-
ton Last. bat not least, are those
DAINTY feminine creations of wearing APP
Parel. made under the direction OF Mrs.
z. NJ Thomas. which Will, 1t is expected,
draw forth much favorable comment
from the representatives of the fair sex.
On account OF its far-reaching In
fuence and general popularity it is ex-
pected there will be q large attendance
al the school, and those wishing 10 make
detailed inspection viii do well Ia
pc on hand promptly at the opening o.
the doors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-10
or CONSUMPTION.

Il had consumption and realized that
unless something was quickly done for
me l was doomed TO die.
Il had a severe cough, eXpectorated a
great deal, and had great difficulty in
breathing. l was terribly emaclated and
was truly alarmed at my deplorable con
diton.
without any hope of ever being
cured. | went to the Koch Lung Cure, at
730 Eleventh Street northwest, Washing
ton The Koch doctors told me that they
had cured a great many cases OF con-
sumption, and that gave me hope.
L began 10 breathe the healing, oily
Vapors of the Koch Inhalation into my
lungs, and almost from the very first
nav breathing apparatus began to loosen
up. enabling me to throw off the matter
from my lungs and bronchial tubes
which gave me immense relief.
Il continued to take the Koch treat
ment as l saw that II was reaching the
seat Of my disease far better than any
medicine | had taken into my stomach.
My cough ceased. the pains in my lungs
and my shortness of breath disappeared
and in few weeks | was completely
cured. This was over a year ago, and
have remained perfectly well ever since
As these wonderful Koch Inhalations
have saved my life. / heartily indorse
the treatment that cured me, and believe
1t will cure anyone who faithfully fol-
lows the directions. / will be glad 10
prove the above statements to all who
Will call upon me.
MRS. ANNIE E. A WALKER,
''404 n st. n. w. Washington, D. c.