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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Oh, I know a certain lady who is reckoncd
with the good,
Yet she fills me with more terror than a
raglr1 lion would.
The little chills run up and jown my spine
whene'er we meet,
Though she seems q gentle creature, and
she's very trim and neat.
one acknowledged sin.
But she IS the sort of person you could
liken to a pin.
And she pricks you aid she sticks you In
a way that can't be said.
If you seek for what has hurt you-why.
you cannot find the head!
But she fills you with discomfort and ex-
asperating pain,
If anybody asks you why, you really can't
explainl
A pin is such a tiny thing. of that there
is no doubt.
Yet when it's sticking IN your flesh you're
wretched till it's out.
She is wonderfully observing she
meets a pretty girl
She is always sure to tell her II her HAIR
is ont of curl:
And she is so sympathetic to her friend
who's much admired.
She is often heard remarking. Dear, you
look so worn and tired"
And she is an honest critic. for on yester-
day she eyed
The new dress was airing with wom-
ans natural pride.
And she said, ooh, how becoming!' and
then gently added. sit
Is really a misfortune that the basque is
such a fit"
Then she said, eff you had heard me, yes
ter eve, I'm sure, my friend
You would saw I was a champion VINO
knows how to defend.
And she left me with the feeling-mcst
unpleasant, l aver.
That the whole world would desDise me If
it hadn't been for her. =
Whenever I encounter her. in such a
nameless way
She gives NE the impression 1 am at my
worst that day.
And the hat that was imported (and Whlcn
cost me half a sonnet)
With just one glance from her round eyes
becomes a dowdy bonnet.
She is always bright and smiling, sharp
and pointed for thrust.
Use does not seem to blunt her point, nor
does she gather rust.
Oh! wish some hapless specimen of man.
kind would begin
To tidy up the world for me, by picking
UP this pin.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
New Church and Home.

Rev G. T. Adams. now pastor of Cen
tenary Methodist church in New Bern,
was in the city yesterday after visit to
relatives in Cumberland county. Mr..
Adams is pleased with his new passionate.
1t is in bis old home, for at one time
he was principal of the school there.
Work is to begin at an early date, per.
hans net week, on the new $4,000 church
there. a new parsonage to cost $500 wild
also be built. In this great work the
church has for its pastor most able and
energetic man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
ON THE BABY.
Coffee Even the Babies Thrive On.

The little daughter of a College Presi-
dent was saved by the use OF Postum
Food Coffee at Il time when she couid
net take any solid food.
Babys aunt says: My sister ana her
husband (,vh9 is President OF College
ii Georgia) visited me last Christmas ana
tsei- little baby, two months old, was
very sick l thought it was not properly
rourished so l began feeding 1t on foS-
tum which l have used in my own nome
for years with such grand results
You would be surprised to know now
that little thing improved. Sister had
been feeding it on artificial food that ala
rot agree with It, The baby continued to
get stronger all TIE time we were feeding
hor on Postum and when sister left here
she took Postum with her for she feels
certain that with Postum to feed the
baby on she is sure Of good healthy nour-
ishing food drink Name given by Pos
tum Co., Battle Creek Mich.
Postum IS made of the purest cereals
with absolutely no medication whatever
and when boiled according to directions
it is heavy with food value and a great
nourisher and rebuilder as well as a de
licious drink. 1t is also specific for all
of the dozens of different diseases caused
by coffee. Trial proves this.
Look in each package for copy of
the famous little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Approval of the Gar.
(By The Associated Pre3s.)

Paris. Dec. 10.-Defnite information
has been received here to the effect that
the Car has signed his approval of the
general conditions preliminary to Russo
japanese agreement. Further information
received shows them to be on the sane
general line of the peace negotiations rs
cutlind in the dispatches Of the Associated
Press. now develops that the over
lures were formulated after the confer
ence between Admiral Alexicff, the Rus
sian viccroy in the Far East and the
japanese authorities, the results beng
entrusted to Admiral Alexieff to forward
to st. Petersburg. The Cars approval
o. them will be communicated to Japan
when it it is expected the neeotiatio
will proceed towards q conclusion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Anti-SIayery Law Proclaimed.
(By the Associated Press

Manila Dec. 11.--Major General Leonard
Wood has proclaimed in Moroland an anti
slavery law passed in October last by
the legislative council of the Moro prov
inces Upon the promise of the Sultan
and Datos to abide with its condition
General Wood has suggested to Governor
Taft the establishment Of the native
Moros on lands which will be assigned to
them by Sultan and Dattos at rate of
valuation sufficient to provide the latter
with a moderate income from the rentals.
He believes they will accept proposition
of this kind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Lassoed Desperate Young Thief.
Bv the Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 19.-After having at
tempted to rob the First National Bank
of Hoboken in broad daylight in true
western style, Frank Stone, a youth OF
nineteen, whose home is in Youngstown,
Ohio, sprang into the Hudson River to-
day when followed by a great crowd and
would have made his escape had not a
tug boat man throng a lasso about his
neck and hauled in. The was was then
lodged in Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
(Wilmjn gtOn starr

Mr. ". II. Stone, of Shallotte, Bruins
wick county. is Known foT the fine quality
Of pccans which be raises on his place.
This year - gathered SCI pounds OF nuts
from three trees. The pecans arc Of thin
shell. full Of meat, and the flavor is very
delicious. stone and Company, on South
Water street, are offering them a. 10
cents a pound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
CHEKiB BEY'S EXPLANATION.
Says Davis Assaulted Turkish Police
Awaiting Adyices From Leishman.
(By the Associated Press. J


Washington, Dec 11.-Chekib Rey, the
Turkish minister here, today filed with
the State Department an explanation from
he Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey
of the AleXandretta affair, stating in
fleet that the United States Consul Davis
sought to procure the illegal migration
Of Turkish subject and failing in this
attacked and beat the Turkish police and
then took The steamer.
The State Department has had partial
advices from Minister Leishman, and is
awaiting the completion of his investiga-
ION
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Miss Gould Scatters Sunshine.
fBy the Associated Prcss.l

(By the Associated Prcss,)
Richmond Va. Dec. 11.-Miss Helen NJ
Could of New York, with party Of
lady friends from the North was in Rich
mond for few hours today. enroute from
Old Point for st. Louis, and visited the
Y. NJ. c. A. building of the employees of
the street railway company, which is one
of her benefactions. She met a number
OF the men, and greeted them cordially
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Richmond, Va Dec. 1o.-The matter
of tie railway principal Office" defrl
ton went down to defeat IN the House Of
Delegates today by vote of Il to is.
The measure was designed, it is under
stood, to bring the Southern Railways
administrative Offices from Washington
to some point in Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

The sale of handsome mahogany furni-
ture advertised to take place at the Caro-
lima Wood Workers Shop took place yes
terday. There were several bargains and
the sale was a success
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Nashville, Tenn, Dec 10.-Colonel Rob
ert Meek died at his home in Gallat'n
today. He was superintendent Of the
Chesapeake and Nashville Railroad and
was at one time associated with the late
Coils +. Huntington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Norfolk Girls on Strike.
(By the Associated Press

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 10.-One hundred and
twenty-five girl operators OF the Norfolk
Silk Company went out on a strike today,
and declare that they will not return to
work unless the present scale of wages
IS advanced. The girls declare that the
company made cut of half cent per
yard for weaving silk, without notifying
them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
German Calls Conference.
nv the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 11.-Senator German
has called a conference of the Democratic
Senators to be held tomorrow for the
purpose of determining upon policy
concerning the Cuban Reciprocity Bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Erial Shuttle OF Black Cain.
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
Gainesville. Ga, Dec. 11.-Robert Mid
dlebrooks, colored, was hanged mere to-
day FOR the murder of Bailff Reed, whom.
he killed six months ago. while resist
ing arrest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

8 feet wide and Is feet long, any wording
in four or five colors and express them to
you prepaid for $1,000. One sign prepaid
$1.45. These signs are attractive, pursuas,
i've and are money getters. Just the thing
to advertise your Christmas, New Years,
and Left Over sales.
Better get in at once. This offer only
good for ten days. WRITE WORDING
PLAINLY and mention this paper Ad-
dress Bullock, Of Course, Raleigh, N. c.
12-9-5t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Everything is high at present, except
Dughi's Bananas. They are cheap-that
IS TODAY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
80 Reflections

Headquarters for Long Leaf, Heart
Pine Lumber.
ELLINGTON LUMBER co.
Our entire stock of liquors, wines, cor
dials. etc, for sale at reduced prices.
These goods ms, he sold before January
first 1919 lit.
M. ROSENTHAL & co.
SIGNS AT HALF PRICE.
Just to show you that we make the best
and cheapest sign of any sign people
South, we will make you ten banner signs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Special sale Of bananas today. Bunches
% to 75c.. at Dughi's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Washington, but before that time the
prices of goods and Of cotton will be at
parity, and there will be no occasion
for national or State action. There
should of course be proportionate prices
in the raw material and finished product,
and the course of trade will bring that
about before May.
''The proposition was in substance one
to turn operatives out of employment en-
the ore hand and to depress the price of
cotton on the other-both to please the
unstocked mills particularly of New Eng
land. The mills of the South should keep
out of any such scheme. They owe it to
the section they live in to go ahead indie
pendently, having due considerable for
their operatives ad for the farmers who
supply their mills with the great staple.
This will no doubt do, and the May meet
ing may as we'll be called off. 1t will DE
anticipated by events
Much depends in this life on whose OK
is gored A few years ago, when the
farmers we're almost starving making five
cent cotton, they were told by the manu-
facturers that the cause of the low price
they were receiving for the staple was
over production. At that time the man
ufacturers were very prosperous. but now,
since the farmers are beginning to sec
daylight again, the cotton spinners have
all of a sudden discovered that their
business S about to be ruined by the
spectators, and that supply and de-
nand has nothing to do with the high
price the raw material is fetching. The
truth of the matter is that supply and
demand regulated the price when the
staple was low and that the same mex
orable law is regulating It. now that i
is high Manufacturers and farmers alike
had as we'll realize once for all that when
more cotton is raised than the world
demands the price will be low, and that
when there is not enough to go around
it will be high.-Wadesboro Messenger
-,toIIioanoor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
Sudden Death of Official.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Roanoke Va, Dec. 11.-Morton c..
Jameson, comptroller of the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company died suddenly
today of heart failure, aged sixty-four
years. -g-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Bibles, Christmas Cards, Fountain Pens,
our speciality for the holidays. Southern
Book Exchange. 12-6-20t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12
THREE BALES FROM TWO ACRES.

7 1
Mr.. Eli c. Copeland, who lives on the
famous Eagletown road near Rich Square
has this fall picked, ginEed and sold three
bales of cotton weighing 524 pounds each
from two acres of land He sold the cot
ton last week at IL cents per pound
realizing $17S64 for the three bales He
used home made manure broadcasted. His
neighbors say it required very little work
to make this crop, therefore the expense
was small.-Roanoke Chowan-Times.
THE BELL WGHVIL.
In Texas they have the boil WeoTil,
pest from the ages primeevil:
1t ate up the cotton
In epochs forgotten,
Resisting both food and upheeVil.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Toys and Christmas goods now ready.
Make your selections while things are
fresh. The best collection of holiday
goods ever shown here. You prove it by
seeing the J. D. Riggan Co
12-4tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Lamps and silverplated ware at Hughes.
12-10-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Come to u E. Hargett street and buy
$1,000 Overcoat for s300. The biggest
bargains ever offered. Auction every
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-12

Oysters, full measure and lowest prices
at Central Market. w. F. Belts. All
phones.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
CHAPTER TX,

1t was not without a sigh of regret
that Helen Montauban observed the pain
which she was forced to infiict on one
who loved deeply and truly. Francis Egg
erton had inspired her with a sentiment
of the most earnest esteem; but the
knowledge Of the depth of his regard for
her had almost decided her; at first, to
break off an intimacy which, on his part,
claimed something more than the name of
friendship. This, however, seemed too
harsh a measure. She could not persuade
herself to go so far. She liked him sim
cerely; her regard for him was too real
too deep, to permit her thus absolutely
to relinquish the occasional society of
Lard Egerton: while she trusted to cure
him, in time, of the passion, which she
felt too well, from consciousness Of her
own preference in different quarter, she
should never be able to return.
Since his arrival just after Rose had
become an inmate Of the Chateau Montau-
ban, she had begun to feel that she had
a means Of assistance at hand. She did
not pause for time to define any plan,
or to say to herself, in so many words,
that such and such an ultimate issue had
been guessed at, or hoped for, by her;
but she appropriated the means present
ed to her, and trusted that they would
succeed.
Meeting, on the very first evening of
his arrival at the chateau, with repulse,
gentle, though firm, from Helena diaap-
pointment to hopes long, yet doubtfully,
cherished; and feeling that the detection
and unhappiness which he felt would, if
observed, draw upon him the attention
of those about him, he endeavored to con-
ceal all evidence of his feelings under q
calm exterior, and to evince as much in
terest in affairs about him as was posi-
BILE.
He found himself thrown daily into the
society Of Rose Lamonte, often by
chance, oftener by Helen's own agency.
He admired her beauty-her innocence
and grace, had a charm for him. Helen
Montauban knew 1t. He first merely &C,
knowiedged, and was sensible Of hel
presence; then he sought it. Rose con,
fessed to Helen her admiration of him
and seemed to evince q pleasure In his
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
IN DEFENSE OF HAl1IANS.
Minister Leger Tells of the Advance
Made by Countrymeu.

Minister LeGer Tells of the Advance
Made by Countrymen.
J. N. Leger, Haitian minister to the
United States, in an article in the
North American Review entitled "The
Truth About Haiti" endeavors to re-
flute certain aspersionS which have re-
Gently been directed against his coun-
trymen. The general charge against
the Haitians Is that they are now less
civilized than they were 100 years ago
and are relapSing into barbarism. Mr..
Leger contends, on the other hand,
that any impartial observer OF Haiti
will reach but one conclusion regarding
it-that 1t Is no worse than the other
Central and South American republics
The proof of Mr.. Legers contention
he seeks in the contrast between the
condition Of the Haitian negroes 100
years ago and that of Haitian citizens
to-day. A century ago they were
slaves, treated like beasts, compelled
to work like machines In the fields:
they could neither read nor write:
slaves are lawyers, doctors, phys-
clans, architects, engineers, sculptors,
chemists, skilled artisans, shrewd bust
ness men, good laborers, and the people
are striving with success quite COM
mensurate with their opportunities to
attain the practical ideas of modern
civilization.
Haiti could not rely on any outside
help In building up Its government and
educating its citizens, the majority of
whom were men who had just emerged
from slavery. The HaItians had then
to create all instrumentalities of gov
eminent and administration, from
statesmen to policemen. Their detrac-
tors do not seem to have ever thought
OF the difficulties they had to over
come. On the contrary, they affect to
believe that my fellow countrvmrn tn
show their ability to govern Them
selves, ought to behave like saints and
to be perfect models Of virtue: forget
ting Intentionally that some nations Of
the old world are still STRUGGLING to
reach the best form of government and
are from time to time subject to apnal-
ling scandals. However, from the ont.
set the responsibility of the HaitIsns
was great; their recognition of this re-
sponsibillty helped them to work ont
their destiny. Their cities and towns
have been rebuilt They cultivate
nowadays, their own properlies for
almost every inhabitant of the island
Is land owner. The Haitians onerato
their own telegraph system; thew con.
trol their own telephone system. They
Dulld their railroads without external
help. Under the white control til, rc
was not even decent primary scho,l
IN the island; to-day Haiti deyotos al.
most sixth Of its revenues to ednca.
tlon. All the schools are free from
the elementary ones to the hgbrs
Ihere are law schools, a medicine ard
pharmacy school. a school for e2pc,:i.
cal sciences, even a painting Scho @.
and these are OPP n to all"
We have remarked that at 4 u, n
Ifled chicken goes too fast. ar,
posato salad, which is cheap, J.es
so fast enough.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

Christ can do in one man He can DO IN
the race.
He who has not heard Christ's go"
has not heard His Come"
Sweet sentnmentalties are favor
ito cloak for the saddest sins.
A long memory for mercies is often
found with short one for malice.
A living church will not consent to
be buried in the desert Of the past.
1t Is easy when you have a seat 10
tell the other man how to stand up.
The best cure for the winds of false
doctrine is the work Of right doing.
A selfish church has no more chance
of Gods blessing than selfish man.
The hope of this world Is in the art
of religion rather than in the religion
Of art.
The value of mans religion may be
estimated. by his desire to give 1t to
others.
Sins pleasures may be as bright as
the lightning, but they are as brief and
as baneful.
Only the man who belongs to thiH
world will think that this world be
longs to him.
You can no more blame your circum-
stances for your character than your
mirror for your looks.
There are people who are too busy
worrying over their stomachs to give
their food a chance to digest.
The world is quite willing to accept
your plats of heaven If you will only
let 1t lay out the streets there.
1t Is hard to tell what some fine
folks will do In heaven, there will be
30 many common people there.
1t is no use talking about your
yearnings for God when you are tax,
ing your earnings from the devil.
1t is a good deal easier to pray fol-
mems souls than to pour balm into
their sores-not to mention its costing
lesa
Many a man who will warm up rec,
ommending his favorite cough cure
will cool of considerably when he gets
around to his religion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
Fiendish Woman,

Mr.. Subbubs-Thank goodness the
winters nearly gone and the summer
is coming, when I won't have to bother
about the old furnace
Mrs. Subbubs-That's so. BY the
way, dear, don't you think you'd better
look at the lawn mower and see if it
needs any repairing philadelphia
Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

Observation-Disclosures are quickly
formed in our profession.
Hamakter-Alas, tits truel
Polonious-Why that note of melan-
choly in thy tone?
Hamakter-I was thinking of my
wardrobe which my landlord has this
day attached.-Ohio State Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
Microbiau Humor.

First Microbe-Have you ever gone
up against any of these microbe killers
the doctors are talking about?
Second Microbe-Lots of them.
First Microbe-Aren't you afraid?
Second Mlcrobe-Afraid, nothing.
Why, I'm a microbe-killer killer, l am,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
The Question Nowadays,

Friend-I understand your receiving
teller has skipped out?
Bank President (sadly)-That's WHAT
Friend-Did he leave much?-Puck.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

onSe because tney are SO per-
slstent and unsightly and detract SO
mucn from ones personal appearance.
!, Middle aged and old people and
those whose blood Is contaminated and
tainted with the germs and poison OF
malaria or some previous sickness, are
the chief sufferers from chronic sores
and ulcers. While the blood remains In
an unhealthy, polluted condition heal
ing IS impossible, and the sore viii
continue to grow and spread in spite of
washes and saves or any superficial OF
surface treatment, for the sore is br1t
the outward sign of some constitu-
tIonal disorder, a bad condition Of
the blood and system which local
remedies cannot cure. A blood purifier
ana tonic is what you need. Some
tning to cleanse the blood, restore it's
'lon ana invigorate the constitution,
- y
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

Mrs. Won Blumer-I don't know what
we shall do about that cook.
Ven Blumer-What's the matter now
"She threatens to stay."-Life.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
Art In the Proper Direction,

Agent-Don't you want an enlarged
photograph of yourself?
Stout Gentleman-Enlarged! What
for?
Agent--That's so. But-say-let US
make you one three sizes smaller.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warning NOtes Calling the "ickeo 20
Repentance

MANS gifts can
only be gagged
by his gains.
The 1.-THE might
do for Moses, but
Christ asks all.
Faith in things
above gives force
for things below.
Christ m a k e o
the Christian as
the sun makes
the summer.
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