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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
They Killed Eighty-two Snakes.

From Snow Hill, Md, the following ex-
citing piece of news gallops over the
wires to the Baltimore Sun:
"A party of young men from the
United States Bureau Of Forestry saw
snakes in Dividing creek, near here, last
Saturday. They ran into what seemed
like a convention of the reptiles. Snakes
were on the logs by the side of the
stream, on the banks, on the stumps, IN
the water, twisting in the propeller OF
the launch. at the bow, at the stern, on
the starboard. on the larbord, to the
windward, to the leeward, in the air
everywhere. The eight stalwart young
men proceeded to fight with oars, with
pistols. with knives, with their hands,
with their feet Twenty-three able
bodied snakes were killed and 50 escaped.
They ranged in length from 3A to 51a
feet. The young men admit that their
speciality is timber, not snakes, and they
therefore do not know the species. They
describe them as being short and thick,
like the but cut of an old-growth pine,
not long and slender like a cypress. The
members of the party are all total alb
stainers."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
MOONsHINE PLANT DESTROYED.
Three New School Houses to be Erected---suits
Against Water Company.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Aug. 19.-Deputy Col
lector S. P. Satterfield, of Roxboro, was
in the city today He told your CORE
spondent that on Monday night he and
posse captured large illicit distillery near
Bethel Hill, Person county. The still
and fixtures and much beer were destroy
ed Speaking of this capture Mr.. Sat
terrified says that this was the first illicit
whiskey making establishment destroyed
in Person county in over twelve months.
Superintendent c. w. Massey, of the
county schools, said today that the con-
tract had been given for the erection of
three new school houses in rural parts
of the county. These school buildings are
a result of the consolidation of two or
more districts for each new school Two
of these buildings will be 26x48 feet and
the other will be 36x4O. The work is to
be pushed as the buildings will be turned
over to the school committee just as early
in the fall as it is possible to get the
work completed.
On account of a disastrous fire that Oc-
Cured year ago suits have been insti-
tuted against the Durham Water Com
pany by r. M. Jones for the loss of to-
bacco storage house, and Ed. Woody, who
lost his home 1t is said that Mrs. Hur-
ley, wife of a minister who was conduct
ing a boarding house where the fire start
ed is to bring sun. 1t is claimed by
those who are suing that the water pres
sure was not sufficient to enable the fire
men to stop the blaze. This is denied by
the company
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
The Way to Stop Alleged Sale of Liquor
and Shut UP Gambling Houses. -. i.

The illegal sale of liquor and the keep
ing OF gambling houses can be suppressed
if the officers of the law will do their
duty and the people who believe in the
enforcement of the law will hold up their
hands. Judge Shaw is giving an illus
tration Of this in dealing with the Watts
law saloons as the blind tigers" in
Watauga county have been facetiously
called. The success of the blind tiger
business depends on publicity-hke all
other successful business it must be ad-
vertised. The publicity necessary to sell
the liquor is sufficient to give the officers
an intimation of the violation of the law
It Is sometimes the case, however, that
while the violation of the law is known.
the person Of the violator is kept secret
and by that means escapes prosecution.
Section 1850 of The Code, as amended,
Acts of 1899, chapter 1855, provided ma
chinery by the use of which the evidence
may be secured to successfully prosecute
the proprletors OF gambling dens and
blind tigers" 1t reads as follows:
"All justices of the peace, intendents
and magistrates of police, mayors of
towns, and judges of the Supreme or Su-
perior Court, who shall have good reason
to believe that any person within their
jurisdiction has knowledge of the exist
ence and establishment of any faro-bank
or faro-table, or gaming tables or places
where Intoxicating liquors are sold con
trary to law, prohibited by this chapter.
in any town or county within their sew
eral Jurisdictions, and such person not
being minded to make voluntary informa-
ton thereof on oath, then it shall be law
full for such justice of the peace, intend
ant and magistrate of the police, mayor
Of town, or judge of the Supreme or
Superior Court, to issue to the sheriff OF
the county, or any constable of the town
or township in which said faro-bank or
faro-table, or gaming table or tables, or
places where intoxicating liquors are sold
contrary to law are supposed TO De-
subpoena capias ad testificandum, or sum-
mons in writing, commanding such per
son to appear Immediately before salu
justice of the peace, intendant or magls-
trade Of police, mayor or Judge. ana gVe
evidence on oath as to what ne may
know touching the existence, estaphsh'
ment and whereabouts Of said gaming
table or tables. faro bank or taro-tables,
or places where intoxicating liquors are
sold contrary to law, and the names ana
personal description of the keepers there
Of; and such evidence when obtained shall
be considered and held in law as an III
formation on oath, and SAID Justice IN
tendent, magistrate or mayor VI 'uueo
may thereupon proceed to selHe anu a.
rest said keepers and destroy SAID tables
or issue process therefor, IN IKE d. 'ueS
may by authority of the preceding Sec
| ton
| In those counties where gambling dens
flourish and liquor is sold in vioiatioh %
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

How any man may quickly cure him
SET after years Of suffering from sexual
weakness, lost vitality, night losses,
varicocele, etc.. and enlarge small weak
organs to full size and vigor. Simply
send your name and address to DR..
Knapp Medical Co., S27 Hull Bldg, De-
troit, Mich, and they will gladly
send the free receipt with full directions
so any man may easily cure himself at
home. This is certainly a most generous
offer, and the following extracts taken
from their daily mail, show what men
think of their generosity.
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere
thanks for yours of recent date. I have
given your treatment a thorough test
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

.and hath set the metes and bounds of
their habitation'' Inasmuch as Mr.
Graves believes in segregating the ne
groes, the latter part of the quotation was
used by him most effectively. He holds
that God ''hath set the metes and bounds
of their habitation' that the slave
traders by bringing the negro away from
Africa sought to set at defiance the
"metes and bounds that God hath set,
and that the evils following from that at
tempt have cursed us with the race pro-
blem.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
Spirit of the Press.
EDITORIAL BADINAGE.


Col. R. B. Creecy in the Economist
We are opposed from habit and prin-
clLle, to poking our nose into other mems
pie, but we are so much pleased to see
that our brothers beloved, Whichard and
billiard, of the Greenville Reflector, and
Scotland Neck Commonwealth respective
y. have found juicy subject to freshen
their editorial columns, in these summer
solsticial days, that we must be excused
for turning away from our own business
to NEEDLE with theirs.
My beloved brethren are very much
troubled to know why it is that there are
50 many bald-headed men and so many
women not, and why so many men STAN
mer and so few women. The fact is,
they state a fact that is not a fact. If
they mean to limit the facts to the trans
Albemarle sections it may be so, but,
if they mean to apply it to this disable
marie section it amt SO. There is a rea-
son for 1T wherever it exists. but the
Ieason is a delicate one that we don t
care to deliberately explain. To the in
cisive analytic minds of our brethren,
it will be enough to say that it is a ques-
ton of the subjective and the objective"
in relation to sex.
When our friends have disposed of
these prolific subjects about which they
are so much troubled, we would like to
keep their hands in. by informing us why
red headed man is more belhcose and
smarter every way than a black headed
man, why cows tail hangs perpendicu-
larly down, why dogs tail, in the gen.
eral, curls over his back, why the devil
fish has one eye on its tail and one on the
back of it's head, what kin humble bee
is to homing pigeon, why mosquito
sings, why bull frog bellows, and, if
you can tell from the echo of their
voices, what is the relationship between
jackass and bullbat. Hope we don't
intrude.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
Health, Strength and Vjgor for Meh.

and the benefit has been extraordinary.
1t has completely braced me up. am
just as vigorous as when boy and you
cannot realize how happy am"
Dear Sirs:-Your method worked
beautifully. Results were exactly what
1 needed. Strength and vigor have COM
pletely returned and enlargement is en-
tirely satisfactory"
"Dear Sirs:-Yours was received and L
had no trouble in making use Of She re-
ceipt as directed, and can truthfully say
it is a boom to weak men. 1 am greatly
improved in size, strength and vigor."
All correspondence Is strictly confide1-
tial, mailed in plain, sealed envelope.
The receipt Is free for the asking and
they want every man to have 1t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
CUT THEM SHORT.

Though silent in seven languages upon
all matters connected with his supposed
candidacy for the Presidency, Judge
Parker. of New York, is ready enough TO
talk upon other important topics And he
always talks, too, with good sense and
practical wisdom. His latest utterance Is
with reference to the long Presidential
campaigns and he is quoted as saying:
IN the days of our forefathers orators
and political stump speakers Travelled on
horseback or on foot, and the newspapers,
when compared with those of today, were
slow mediums for the dissendnation OF
news. Even the farmers in these days
are reading the daily newspapers to
large extent instead of the weeklies OF
former days and of former generations.
1t might be that the country would wei
come a cutting down Oh the campaign
period
Judge Parker is eminently correct Our
national campaigns are too long. IT five
months was necessary forty years ago, two
months is long enough time now. This
is the day of quick communication and
transportation. 1t was at national con-
vention that the value of the telegraph
was first practically demonstrated. Its
triumphs ought to have some effect in
changing the time of holding national con-
ventions.
Long campaigns when not necessary de-
moralize business and divert from the or
binary channels the thoughts and efforts
of thousands of the smartest men in
America. That was once necessary, but
in this day of telephones honeycombing
the country, telegraphs going along all
railroad lines and into rural districts, the
rural delivery carrying Eail every day
into many sections and in others the Star
Route carrying mail twice a week, the
pers, the spread of general intelligence
all these things make unnecessary the large
expenditure of time and energy required
in a presidential campaign of the last
decade.
In many ways it would be better if
the election could be held in September
so that the campaign could be ended be-
fore the rush of fall business. But as that
may not be feasible there is no good rea-
son why nominating conventions should
be held before the first of September.
Two months is long enough for a cam
paign and it would be a good innovation
if Mr.. Roosevelt would inaugurate it next
year. By common custom the party that
is ''in'' holds the first convention and the
leaders of the Republican party will defer
to the President as to the time of holding
the national convention. If he should re-
solve upon late convention the country
would be grateful, for no good can come
Of whole half year being largely given
over to national campaign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

Portsmouth physicians are closely
watching two cases of blood poisoning re-
sulting from mosquito bites. There are
two cases, Mr.. Lane, motOrman, and
Rev. DR.. Guyer, pastor OF Owens Memo
rial church. Marine surgeons are also
making experiments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
STATE NEWS.

Marion, N. c., Aug ia wedding oc-
curerd in Marion during court, which was
one of those quiet affairs you read about.
Some weeks ago A. J. Robertson, of the
State of Mitchell, concluded he was tired
of a single life, and thereupon carried
Minnie brokerage, of Marion, across "the
Catawba" into Mitchell The enraged
father of the girl at once had a warrant
issued for Robertson for abduction-the
girl being only sixteen years old. He was
arrested at Spruce Pine by Deputy Sher-
if Ray and returned to Jail here. He
was quietly married in Jail, and released,
but not until he had transferred his old
gray horse to the newly made bride and
her father. Robertson did not hesitate
abou, shaking the dust off his feet in
leaving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
A MORNING TONIC.
II
John j. Ingalls.)

John j. Ingalls.)
Master of human destinies am 1!
Fame, love and fortune on my footsteps
wait
Cities and fields 1 walk: penetrate
Deserts and seas remote, and passing by
Howell and mart and palace, soon or late
l knock unbidden once at every gate!
Ii sleeping, wake-it feastmg, rise before
/ turn away. 1t is the hour OF fate.
And they who follow me reach every state
Mortals desire, and conquer every Zoe
Save death; but those who doubt or hest
tate,
Condemned to failure, penury and Woe,
Seek me in vain and uselessly implore,
l answer not and return no more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

Fayetteville's efficient young fire chief,
Capt. ]. S. Mcneil, has received a cor
dial invitation from the chief of the fire
department of Charleston, s. c., to pay
him a visit and examine into the work.
ings of a large city system. He may ac-
cept the nvitation.-Fayettevill Obser-
yer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
School Wrecked by Lightning.
Especial to News and Observer

Lenoir, N. c., August 19.-Mt. View
Academy at Hudson was wrecked recently
by lightning. The northwest side of the
building was torn to pieces. G. D. Moore,
county superintendent of schools, went
down there to have the necessary repairs
made. The school, under the able man
cement of E. B. Philips, is one of the
best in the county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
THE NEWS OBSERVER THURSDAY MORNING. AUG. 90

the law and justices of the peace and
mayors have not acted, if the Superior
court judges would proceed under I'M
statute and thereby secure the evidence
to convict the violators of the law, great
good would be accomplished, we verify
believe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

The trust organs are having a hard time
just now convincing the farmers that the
tobacco trust is as good friend to the
farmer. as it is to the trust organs. But
they are trying to earn their money.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
DON'T LIE AWAKE NIGHTS.

Horsford's Acid Phosphate taken just
before retiring quiets the nerves, nour-
ishes the body and induces refreshing
sleep. 1t supplies the needed brain and
nerve food.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20

SHOULD BE SWIFT AND LEGAL.
Atlanta Journal.
Mr.. Justice Brewer says that what We
need is swift justice for ravishers.
Which is what they get Wherefore we
would ask Mr.. Justice Brewer why he
kicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
A Perfect Laxative

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is without an
equal. 1t will not grippe nor shock the
system, and make you feel sick all over
like most cathartics do, but has firm
and gentle effect on the constipated bow
els, stimulating an assisting them in the
proper performance of their functions
Then an occasional dose is all that is need
ed to keep the bowels regular and the
stomach strong. A trial will convince you
of its value.
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD
THRESHERMEN GATHER AT THE
MANHATTAN LAST NIGHT.
Members Decide to Have Convention
and Parade Here April 81 and 20.

The Thresher association of Wichita
met in the parlors of the Manhattan
hotel and held their regular annual con-
vention last night.
Besides several other questions the sub
ject of the machinery parade was dis
cussed and decided upon II was determ-
med by a unanimous vote of tho members
present TO have the parade on the 9TH
and 18th Of April. 1904. 1t was also voted
that each company represented be al
lowed 10 display every style of machine
and implement they carry in stock
AS has been the custom OF this associa-
ton heretofore, they will continue to hold
their meetings at the Hotel Manhattan.
Those present last night were: /. w
Thompson. president; /. $. Woodland, sec
rotary; W. NJ. Beessn, J. ". Whitmcr
A. Van Zandt. w. d. Rice. NJ. NJ Coffin
bury. c. J. Reeves ]. w Naniman. Jno.
Tracy. Reynolds Bros. all OF Wichita.
and C. w Van Nye. Freeport, Kan. and
Lewis saverty, Kirsman, Kan. Tie Off
GERS for the ensuing years are c. s
Sherwood. president; l.. w Thompson,
vice-presdent; ] S. Woodland. secretary;
J. w. vaninian. treasurer. and w. ID.
Rice &. B. Wilson and W. NJ Cc.Hnburry.
directors.
The association is looking forward TO
large attendance at their display next
spring Last May at their parade they
had something ike l105 visitors IN April
they are figuFing on double that num-
her
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
STEPPED FROM CAR.
C.. T. Thompson Fell and Cut His
Head

G. r. Thompson fell from a street car
Sunday evering about ESQ o'clock and
was quite badly. though not seriously
injured
Hew rs on his way home and boarded
a Riverside car at First street and asked
the conductor to let him OF at Murdoch
avenue. The conductor told him he had
made 4 mistake and should have board
ed n stock yards ear. Mr.. Thompson
t,,rred aud walked TO the rear platform
lie stood for n minute on the step and
looked down ST the pavement, evidently
thought the car had come 10 = fun stop
lie attempted to aiight and was thrown
forward. striking his head on tie pave
nent He was only raomentariiy dazsd
AMI Was assisted into Dr.. :. :. Mobiles
carriage He was driven TO his home.
when he reached there he thanked the
doctor and turning walked into the house
Without help. AT the door he was met ny
his wife. who. noticing his unusual paior.
asked him II he was III She removed his
hat and noticed there ~as 4 quantity
- blood on his head which was found
10 he BADLY cat Dr. Holman was called
and he seSed ap the eyrs 81 Nr. Thomp-
sons head: also making an examination
-Jy other INJURIES re found no indics
ton Of Internal injury excepting the eft
side Il ssr. Ikempsons BODY. Hhich was
ba6ly bruised. IIowe.c- the doctor
thinks there win be no serious results
Mr.. Thompson resides at 81 North.
I.awrence. which has been his home for
The pas. seven or eight years ard despite
his 81 years he Is very active and healthy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
COMMUNICATION FROM LEADING
WICHITA DRUGGISTS.
Offer tc Refund Money If Hyomei Does
Not Cure Catarrh.

To the Editor OF ;hs Eagle
We have been asked recently IL the
advertisements printed in your columns
regarding Hyomsi We're true. where we
offer To refund the money if this treat
ment does not cure catarrh and catarrhal
deafness. We wish YOU would please
print this letter in as conspicuous a place
as possible in your paper. saying that We
absolutely agree TO refund the money u
any purchaser of a Hyomei outfit If il
does note lire catarrh
This outfit consists of an inhaler Of a
convenient size 10 be carried i'll she vest
pocket 80 that the user oaa breathe Hyo-
mel four or ike times daily With this
IS included a medicine dropper and bot
Tie OF Hyoinei The outfit sells Tor si.es
and is a most economical treatment. fo-
the Inhaler lasts a lifetime and here Is
enough l1yonei for several weeks use
while extra bottles can be obtained Tor
Doc
Ne trust This letter viii settle any
doubts thstt may have arisen as TO our
willingness 10 refund The money Tor a
Hyomei outfit in ease tho purchaser is
not perfectly satisfied.
We wish 10 say emphatically that our
guarantee on tiycraei holds good. and w
viii refund the Bcney 10 any Jisss is;iec
purchaser who simply states that he has
used the treatment according to direc-
tions and has not been heiped
Respectfully yours.
LEADING WICHITA DRCGGIsTS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
w. II. HERBiG TALKS.
Says Division Freight Agent Will BE
Appointed Within Few DAYS.

w. II. Herbig. recently division freight
agent for the Rock Island at this place,
but now local freight agent for that COM
pany at Kansas City, spent Sunday in
Wichita visiting his family. He returned
OH the same night. In regard to a per-
sistent report current III railroad circles
that the division freight offices of the
Rock Island and the Frisco commercial
offices at this place are to be combined
and operated under one agent, Mr.. Her
big said:
rYou can say that such will not be
the case. / will state that a division
freight agent for the Rock Island Offices
at this place will be appointed within a
few days. This department Will be con-
Quoted as heretofore. Another thing you
might say added Mr.. Herbig, while
the appointment of an agent to fill the
position / held has not yet been made
public a Wichita man gets the place
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
YOUNG RAILROAD
MAN IS PROMOTED
IS. P. Haas to Be Assistant
General Agent
OF IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD
Carl Gerteis Is Advanced TO
Cashiership.
OF IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD

S. T. Haas. who is cashier in the local
freight offices of the Rock island at this
place. has received the appointment as
assistant to General Agent Richardson
Of the Iron Mountain railway, who has
headquarters at Eft. Smith, Ark. Just
as soon as Mr.. Haas can arrange his per-
sonal effects and his successor is ready
TO assume charge of the duties as cash
Ter he will leave with his family TO com
rnence at once upon his new work.
in speaking Of the fine position 70 which
Mr. Haas has been appointed d. W. Mof-
fit, local agent for the Rock Island,
under whom MIR. Haas has worked for
several years. said:
1t IS promotion almost unprecedented
in railroad circles. l believe. I. for one.
have never before heard OF anyone adj
yancing quite so rapidly in This line of
work While we are all sorry to see Mr..
Haas leave We are particularly pleased
70 know of the fine place he has secured"
S. ?. Haas came to Wichita from vir-
sinia. Neb.. about three years ago. He
has been in the employ of the Rock Island
DIT ttlis place ever SINCE. W illle the exact
amount Of salary which Mr. Haas is 10
get with his new position IS not given
out, it is supposed TO be at least double
TO that received with his present work.
His new position as assistant to General
Agent Richardson is in reality the same
thing local freight and passenger agent
for the Iron Mountain. AS general agent
Mr.. Richardson has charge of both the
Iron Mountains passenger and freight
business of an entire division. Mr.. Haas
was appointed to the new position 20 have
exclusive management of the company'S
business at Fl Smith. Mr.. Richardson's
many duties keep him absent from the
city the greater portion of the time.
Carl Gerteis. who has been revising
clerk in the Rock Islands local Offices.
will take the place of Mr. Haas. Mr..
Gerteis has been in the employ of the
Rock Island many years and began rail-
reading with that company. He has
steadily advanced until he now has one
of the best positions in the clerical force
at that station.