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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

present condition. He has been in
The RAILROAD! service Tor MANY
years serving in the capacity OF
telegrapher, agent and conductor,
at different points in Florida.
W. G. Parker, Jr.. General Chair
man. is agent for the s. aboard at
l|orlina, and has been in the service of
the company for years. The order is
indeed fortunate in securing him as
Chairman of their Div He is a young
man, above the average in his profess
sion being competent and reliable
telegraph operator and an up-to date
agent. Mr. Parker's home has Just
been blessed with the acquis ton of
real live @ R. T. son of whom he is
justly proud.
Jno. d. Abbitt, Gen. Sec. and Treas.
is agent and telegrapher at Handsom
Va, During the receut meetings of
the General Committee he was classed
AS the ''pugilist Of the flock, on az
count of his stature and general astu
He has been located at
Hanson II years; he has been faith
full member OF the order.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20
j H Chitty
Gen | CHARM IN
w & Parker IF

join the order of Railroad
Photographers which has done
and is still doing much good
for those it represents.
r. B. Terry Chairman of
End Div. is Manager of tele-
graph office at Hamlet. Mr..
Terry has been located at
Hamlet for some time and is a
faithful and earnest worker
for the order. His sound
judgement and promptmanner
of handling all matters en-
trusted to his care has placed
him in the foremost ranks as
a telegrapher.
Mr.. B, A. Hughes Assist
ant Chairman 2nd Div. South
ern Pines. Mr.. Hughes has
been IN the service of the Sea
board for about six years dur
ing which time he has spent
two years in his present posi-
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

The general Committee O.
the order Of Railroad Tele
raphers met il Portsmouth
Va, January 26th 1903 as per
call Of General Chairman, WHO
h,d arranged this date with
the General Superintendent
:. A l. Ry., to open negota-
tions as to rules and regula.
tons to govern the future en-
ployment of telegraphers on
this system, and as to I'd tes
OF pay.
After conference With the
General Superintendent aud
the First Vice President and
Genera Manager, an agree
mrnt was reached which gave
an aggregate increase of S12,-
1888, per annum, effective Feb,
lst. This amount is distribnt
I'd as follows: All telegra
uhers who now receive $40.
per month or less receive an
increase of "a per month.
Those who receive over $40
per month and below $50 per
month, an increase of $3 per
month.
This does not apply to those
whose salaries have been rails
ed since July lst, 1902 to date.
The recent increase in sal
aries of teIegra pliers who do
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

not participate in the prAsent
increase aggregates j o. 1875, so
per annum making Il total az
gregate increase III salaries of
telegraph+rs 1923, 1880 per
annuln.
This will be an incentive
for each member to keep in
good standing, and also an in
ducement for non members to
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

only been with us for short tim.
he has made an Unparalleled record
as assistant agent here. His strict
observance Of duty and business
principles will eventnall, place him
in the foremost ranks as telegra-
pher or railroad agent. He was
initiated into the Order of telegra-
hers when the s. A. L Ry.
system was being re- IN lied. He
is IL faithful worker.
W II Parker of Parkersburg, N G.
nigh operator at Southern Pines has
been in railroad sci vice years and is
good all round man He was with the
AL before coming to his position here
Hi name has recently been added to
the order AMI he will make good wor-
ke"
G f Peck is agent at Southern Pines
and has an experience of 80 years, hav-
in worked in all parts of the country as
ticket general agent and operator
Sine i installation as as agent here.
many improvements in the service and
better accommodations have been
brought about for the benefit of the
public, He was made member dur
ing the organization the Seaboard sys-
tenn and one Of the best men the order
n boast Of
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

vision Is ever ready with
a glad hand to welcome the ne "
m m bprs into the order. He has
only been in charge of his division
but short while and is capable Of
handling the work with great credit
and satisfaction to all.
NJ. w. Hogan, agent WaIso, Fla.
Chairman 9Th Div. styled the
"Parson' during the meeting of the
committee.
His genial countenance and
Courteous manner has been the
means Of placing his division in its
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
Seaboard Air Line Railway System, Division No. g.

ton as telegrapher at
>outl ern Pines. Mr.,
Hughes has worked with.
an untiring effort to
bring the district assign
ed to him, into first class
shape. Under the direc.
tionof Mr.. Teri. his du-
ty has ever been djschary-
ed with promptness and
accuracy.
D. May agent and telegraph-
er at Carlton, Ga., although
small ms tature, he is by no
means an in active laborer.
He has been gent at Carlton
for many years and sine the
appt ment of him as chair
man Of bird division, he has
labored from early dawn till
close Of day with view of in
ducing all telegraphers on his
district to join the order
Mr.. J. III. Chillv agent and
telegrapher at Woo lbi"e, Ga.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

We extend to Bro Abbitt our best
wishes and trust that his marriag /.
which, took place recently may pr v:
a happy and congenial one and may
joy evtr be theirs "
J. Fl Tucker, Chairman Ist Div. of
Staboard. is telegre pher at Petersburg
Mr.. Tucker, acquired the art of pound
ing Bras at Apex, N c. He has
been in the service of his present en-
ployef for several years and has
sn1endid record. The efficient dis
charge of his duties as Chairman has
pace his Div. in good condition,
Mr.. H. O. Riggan, clerk at South
ern Pines is from Cognac, N. c., has
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-02-20

General Committee Sedbodrd Hir Line Railway
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-15
WANTED

A bright, neat, painstakiug young
lady DESTROYS OF learning practical,
expert shorthand, typewriter and
Office work Must have complsted
studies equal to grammar school
course. Must have accurate kuowl-
edge Of elementary shorthand, but
no speed or previous experience re-
quired. Excellent opportunity for
thorough.goiog ambitious student
to become expert within year. Ad-
ress "C. r. Business"
1888 TT
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Passengers Departed.

Per S S Sierrs, for San Fran cisco,
Dec 15-MiSs M Buckley, Mrs Lewis
and child, Mrs Il Mscfarlane, Mrs
Edw Kaeser, d e Miles, Sidney
Soule, E w Schluter, Miss G l.
Schluter, r g Taylor and 2 dauRh-
ters, Mrs Anna Ttomas, f B Clark,
Miss Iona Spilzar, Mrs j S Spi yer
and SOD, e P Dole, @ j Littlejohn, l
Ruberstein, Fl Q KeIlogg,G A How
ard and wife, R Rockwitz, Mrs j T
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son, Il W Poett aud wife, III Fl Scov-
lille, l. L McCandless, Mrs F G Bagg,
Mrs L Fl Richley, M L Smith, w H
Little, Pat Murphy, G w Arren,
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Booked to Arrive.

Per S S Venture, from San Fran.
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Moore, Mrs Edw Davis, r Rosen-
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e Newcomer, g w Wake fsld,J S.v.
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Tabor, Mrs Z S Tabor, Fl r Burke,
Mrs Burke, Mrs j e Fullerton and
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j Trevorrow, Mrs M j Davis and
daughter, Miss Jones, Miss De Car
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Mrs M X Walsh, Miss L M lemon,
Miss Grace Earle, Miss B Huudley,
r A Woodward, F Mariner, Mrs
Mariner, j L Curtis, Miss Curtis.
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LOST.

A ladies Brown Hand Satchel on
Nuuanu street, between Vineyard
street aud the Royal Mausoleum.
Finder will be suitably rewarded
upon the same being returned to this
office. 1880 1w
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G@- Parties Wishing TO dippcte eta
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The Newark journal., 1903-11-27

bezzlement.
Chamberlain calims his proposed
protective policy for England is
receiving the hearty support of
workingn en-.
A fve-story tenement building at
1876 Eleventh avenue, New York
City, was destroyed by fire on the
LIST inst. and several inmates per-
ished in the flames.
Senator German, in speech
closing the Maryland campaign,
throws down the gauntlet to the
opposition and makes the race ques-
ton the paramount issue.
Fifteen persons were killed and
over fifty injured, some fatally, by
a collision between a passenger
train on the Big Four railroad and
freight engine with a cut of eoal
cars at indianapolis, Ind. The pas
scnger train of twelve coaches was
carrying 954 persons, nearly all of
whom were students Of Purdue Uni
yersity and their friends from La
fayette, 10 indianapolis for the an
nual football at the latter
place as the engineer Of tie pas,
scnger train rounded a curve go
ing at the rate Of twenty-five miles
an hour and was mortified to see
moving slowly in front Of him the
train of coal ears. He reversed
his engine and jumped, but the
trains were 50 close together the
speed Of the passenger was not
slackcned until it crashed into the
freight. The first and second
coaches were completely demolished
and about sixty people were buried
in the debris.
For the second time Sam Parks
walking delegate in New York
City of the bridgcmen's union, has
been convicted Of receiving brides
from contractors to prevent him
from ordering strikes on work where
there was u time limit for compile
ton. Parks has served one SEN
tence, and while the evidence
against him was most conclusive,
the strange fact remains that the
rank and file Of his local union are
loyal to him. Parks is a remarka-
bic man in many respects. Since
he became prominent as leaGer in
the bridgemens- union of New York
City the wages of this class of
workmcn has been increased 10 per
cent, for which, he is given the
credit, and this is accounted the
reason of his strength with the
men, Notwithstanding the question
able methods he adopted to gain his
point.
This years cotton crop is esti-
mated to be no larger, if it equals,
that of last year, which was 10,
$4,000 bales, according to a spa
cial report issued by Bradstreet's 5.
The report, which is based on spo-
cial inquiries made by Bradstreet's
correspondents throughout the
south, says: S'To the main lead
ing question as to the probable yield
this year, as compared with last.
the unanimity of the opinion point
ing to yield below that of 1902 is
notable. Two states, Alabama and
Louisiana, report probable In
crease in production. Texas shows
much diversity of opinion, the net
result being a crop about equal tt
last year, while the other states re
port decreases, most notable il
South Carolina, Mississippi anC
Tennessee, with smaller reductions
in North Carolina, Georgia, Arkan-
sas and Florida.
A number of members of thC
Texas provisional regiment which
took part in the reeen
maneuyers at Fort Riley disgraee(
themselves at Denison while CT
route home by filling up on NEAR
,,-hi-l.,- nnl torrnri zinnr Tho An,r1,
The Newark journal., 1903-11-27
TO UTILIZE MINT.
Medicinal Value of Plant Well Known
Among the Ancients.

In fields and waste places, in old
fashioned gardens and along the
banks of winding streams, the
mint family rise, clean, erect, pun
gent and odorous, says the Phil
adelphia Record. Every member
carries little medicine chest
tucked in its green leaves.
During hot weather, especially,
the therapeutic value of the mint
can scarcely be Overestimated.
Spearmint, or its cousin, German
peppermint, bound across the fore
head will give relief in violent
headache.
Prepared in a tea, with half wa.
ter and half wine, a cupful taken
daily will remove bad breath, if it
comes from a disordered stomach !;
while essence of mint, mixed with
cream and sugar or creme de
menthe-the French preparation
of peppermint-with plenty of
cracked ice, affords relief for the
pain of lassitude caused by the ex
cessiye heat or fatigue. In collie
and summer complaints. also, this
preparation proves ~ soothing
and inyigorating assistant.
In the manufacture of creme dc
menthe at least five distillationi
are necessary. This is an ancient
liquor, dating bacH to the earl,
ages, where it wass used by the an
clients for medicinal purposes ant
as a stimulant. fine menthol sol,
in the Japanese and Chinese store
is also a preparation of pepper
mint used 10Y centuries by tn
Chinese.
The Newark journal., 1903-11-27
TAKING A DAY OFF.
Professional Men and Their Idea of
Having a Good Time.

Having Good Time.
A party of friends, men whose
professions leave them little time
for rest or amusement, went into
the country for "A hours holi.
day, resolutely determined to free
their minds for that length of time
from all ideas connected with
their work, says the English Mag
azine.
There's to be no talking shop"
said the lawyer, "on penalty of ex-
clusion from the company" and
everyone agreed with him.
The morning was spent in a
long tramp along country roads;
then came hearty dinner at noon,
followed by another tramp, which
was brought to close by Il heavy
shower. The companyreturned to
the inn where they were to pass
the night, and found a bright fire
awaiting them.
"Now let's have an evening Of
quiet enjoyment with these
books said the doctor. Il see
there are a number here Of which
Eve heard and that | haven't read.
What do you say"
Again everyone agreed, and
presently there was no sound in
the room save the cracking of the
fire, the soft rustic of the pages of
book or magazine, and an oeea-
sional contented sigh.
Look herem said the lawyer,
suddenly. 'AVhat's that the doc
tors got inside his bOok?'
"Eh?' said the doctor, hurried
~, thrusting a small red book and
q pencil into his pocket. "I-my
mind had just wandered to case
Of-well, never mind"
'Come now, all of us own up
what we're really doingw said the
lawyer, and it thereupon appeared
that the schoolmaster had discoy-
cred an educational report among
the magazines and was reading it j;
the banker had been studying the
stock exchange reports, and the
clergyman had slip of paper on
which he was making notes for his
sermon.
"How about you?" asked tho
doctor, turning to the legal mem
Der of the party. "Have you real
~ been reading that magazine ?"
Il haye,' said the lawyer, hand
ing him the book. "Shake it and
see if I've concealed any papers"
NO, you haven't" admitted the
doctor; "but the magazine seems
to open most naturally at this ar.
ticle, my friend" and he soberly
passed the magazine to the cler-
gyman, who read aloud: "Some
Curious Cases of Circumstantial
Evidence in Criminal Trials"
The Newark journal., 1903-11-27
News Of the World

President Roosevelt has issued
the usual proclamation, designating
Thursday, November 26, as Thanks
giving day.
Ambassador Clayton informs the
state department that the reported
attack on President Diaz is off
cially denied
The Chicago grand jury is said
to be preparing to disclose sensa-
tional developments in the inquiry
into municipal affairs.
The federal grand jury at Port
land, Ore, has returned a number
Of indictments against persons =ac-
cGsed of forgery in connection with
homesteading government lands.
Cardwel, Mo, twelve miles east
of Paragould on the ParagouId
Southeastern railroad. was the scene
Of a sensational burglary. Three
men entered the postolfee building,
dynamted the safe and took there
from thirty dollars in money and
four hundred dollars in stamps.
The safe-blowers spiked the tele-
graph instrument in the depot, cap
tured a handcar and made their
escape into Arkansas.
Mrs Emma Booth-Tueker. con
sui in America of the Salvation
Army. wife of Commander Booth
Tucker and daughter Of Vim. Booth
founder Of the army, was killed in
a wreck on the Santa Fe at Dean
Lake, Mo. The train ran into an
open switch and struck large steel
water tank with such force as to
move It five feet from Its founda-
ton. and throw five cars from the
track. completely wrecking them.
The onlYea escaping were the
mail, express and day coaches.
Three passengers were killed out
right and over a dozen injured.
The annual report of Surgeon
General Rixey to the secretary of
the navy SAYS dissatisfaction has eX-
listed for a long time among the
members of the medical corps in re-
gard to the titles which are given
them in different grades Of the
corps. lie recommends that con
gressional action be asked for au-
thority to rename the different
grades of the medical corps now
existing, as follows: In place Of
surgeon general. surgeon admiral;
and in the other grades medical di-
rector to become surgeon captain;
medical inspector, surgeon COM
mander; surgeon, surgeon ieuten
ant commander; passed assistant
surgeon, surgeon lieutenant, and as
sistant surgeon, surgeon lieutenant
(junior grade).
The declaration that the existing
relations between Canada and Great
Britain cannot continue much lon
ger is made by the Halifax Chronl-
Gle, the leading newspaper support
er in the maritime provinces of the
liberal party. In the course of an
unusually outspokcn editorial on
the recent Alaskan bondary award
the Chronicle expresses what 1t
claims to be unanimous dissatisfac-
ton Of Canadians at the action of
the British government in the mat
ter. The paper says: ''This Alas
kan episode has made it clear that
our existing relations to the en-
pire cannot be continued much lon
Ger. We are even now at the part
ing of the ways. Our subordinate
position has been so clearly and so
humilafingly revealed that it must
speedily become utterly unendura-
bic.
The Mississippi Valley, Mercan-
tile and Missouri Trust companies
Of st. Louis recently experienced
heavy run of depositors. For two
DAYS the crowds seeking to with
draw savings were so large that the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-26

with dread of its effect born of her
knowledge of the sufferings of other
women at this season.
There is not the slightest cause for
fear or anxiety at this period if DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is used.
1t gives health of body and cheerfulness
of mind, and by its aid the pains and
pangs of this critical period are pre-
vented or cured.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
wonan's medicine with a wonderful
record of cures of womanly diseases.
Diseases that all other medicines had
failed to cure, have been perfectly and
permanently cured by the use of VA
vorite Prescription"
al feel Il my d atty to write you as have
received 50 much benefit from the use of your
medicine" says Mrs Lizzie A. Bowman of New
Matamoras, Washington Co., Ohio. al have
taken four bottles Of Favorite Prescription for
began taking 1t I could not do anything / had
such pains in my head and in the back of my neck
that thought would lose my mind. Now can
work every day. recommend Fsvorite Pre-
scription to ali females suffering in the period
Of change Of life. It Is the best medicine
have found.p
cFayorite Prescription has the testi-
mony of thousands of women to its
complete cure of womanly diseases.
Do not accept an unknown and un-
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Keep the bowels healthy by the timely
use of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-26
Senate and House in Brief.

Washington, Feb %. = The senate
spent nearly the entire day Saturday
in executive session. 1t was still the
legislative day of Thursday Soon
after coming to order Quay asked that
vote be taken on the statehood bill
next Thursday, but objections were
made. A score Of unimportant local
bills were passed. and the car coupling
bill was sent 10 conference committee
In executive session the Panama Gu
nal bill was taken up ana the time
spent in reading long reports and
speaking. Adjourned to Monday.
In the house the Fowler currency
bill was considered without action adj
journment was to yesterday, wher
the session was devoted entirely to a
tribute to the memories of the late
Representatives Tongue, of Oregon.
Rumple, of Iowa, and Moody, of North
Carolina.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-26
While Justice and Injustice Hath
Gone Forth from Its Doors,
TRIBUNE MIN AT COURT HOUSE
Gets SOME Interesting Information Regard
ing County Officials and Affairs.

In prospecting for a news eld or
ledge 1t occurred to the Tribune man
that winter day in the court house
might afford the raw material for a
news item or two, and he proceeded to
develop the suspicion.
By reason of the severe weather
most people have had to be satisfied
with short hours and little work the
past few days, but from appearances the
peoples servants in the county's cap
itol building put in full hours and
work, cold weather or no cold wealth
er.
The scribe first encountered Aud
itor Henry II. Miller and found him a
busy man. He and two regular dep
uties are busy as beavers preparing
the books for the assessors to use in
their coming annual campaign. It's a
big job and the books are being made
up in an artistic manner.
Treasurer VIM. O'Keefe'S office was
quiet as the private office of the Bank
of England. which would indicate that
anywhere the root of all evil" is
supposed to be in storage stiffness
must be maintained. When the Trib-
une says the Office was quiet, that is
as far as it can truthfully speak for
quietneSs, because Treasurer O'Keefe
and his cordial deputy are both pleas
ant laxative gentleman, and the
scribe enjoyed his call at the county S
money warehouse.
Keim F. Brooke clerks for the en-
tire county, and does it we'll, APP
preaching court session begins telling
on the work in this Office, but Mr..
Brooke stopped long enough from his
clerking business to greet the Tribune
representative in a cordial manner and
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-26

supply him with some newsy infor-
nation.
Struggling into the Recorders Of
flee it was discovered that Recorder L.
]. Harley was out but little in
quiry learned the newspaper man that
Miss Ida Kiinger, Mr.. Harley's pleas
ant and efficient deputy, was duty.
Miss Klinger volunteered that while
the Office was busy, that regular
routine work was the order Of the
day. Misses Jennie Mickey and
Emma Koontz are busy at work in
this office for Cressner & Co. These
young ladies are accused of abstract
ing, and, from the way they seemed to
be abstracting words. figures and
dates from pen and pencil, they are
certainly guilty.
Sheriff Bondurant was in Indian
polisWednesday land when the report
er was rounding up the officials it was
discovered that his jolly, capable dep
uty, Dan VoreiS, was down town in
vestigating the probable advisability
of frightening out thermometers to
about l51 feet. But as the Jail is now
tenantless close home staying is un-
necessary on the part of these two
excellent officials.
This report would be incomplete,
indeed, did the Tribune not mention
the tidy and comfortable manner in
which the coult house custodian keeps
the interior of the building Charley
Thompson is proprietor of this posi-
tion and the clean corridors. walls
and stairways and comforta Die tenn
perature OF the building, testify that
Charley is the right man in the right
place.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-26
For the Criminal Docket at Next
Term Of the Circuit Court
zEHNER- VhNDhLIh REFERRING
Viii Probably Be the Most Important Civil
Suit Before the Court

Unless large crop of meanness
comes on with Jefferies and Fitz-
simmons finish, the coming term of
the Marshall Circuit court will be as
destitute of criminal cases as new
born babe is of buds. At this date
the court calendar is innocent of hav-
ing a criminal case registered thereon.
1t is reported, however. that lar
cency charge against small boy is on
its way toward the court house, but it
is believed to have persisted in the late
Klondike temperature, and if the kid
becomes good. honest American
youngster no searching parties will be
sent out to rescue the travelling in
dictment.
Speaking of criminal indictments.