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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
AKIN AND SHARP CAPTURED.
Ran Away From Hickory after kobbiug Book
Store of Mrs. Aiken.
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Hickory, N. c., Jan. 22.-Harold Atkins
and Lee Sharp, who ran away from this
place about month ago after ro9bihg
the bookstore of Atkins mother, were
arrested at Old Fort last night and
brought to this place, by officers, this
morning They had a preliminary trial
before Mayor Yount this afternoon at 3
o'clock. Atkins, through his attorney
Thos. NJ. Huffman, Esq, entered the plea
OF guilty and was introduced as wit
ness for the State. He said that Sharp
had suggested that they go away and see
the world and proposed that they get
money from Mrs. Atkins store. Atkins
had key to the front door and knew
the combination to the safe. He en-
tered the house, took a hundred dollars
from the safe, while Sharp stood outside
and watched. A few nights ago they re-
turned to Hickory and made another at
tempt to rob the store but were fright
ened away.
Both were held for trial in the Su-
perior court. Akin gave bond. Sharp
was unable to secure bail and was COM
mitted to Jail.
Akin is a bright boy of only fourteen
years. Bad company is the cause of his
downfall. Sharp came here about two
months ago as a tramp and for awhile
had job in barber shop. He served as
a soldier, both in the Spanish American
and the Philippine wars.
Major L. M. Totten died last night
about nine O'Clock from paralysis super
induced by kidney disease. mas beeh
prominent in Republican politics III TINS
section for a number of years he helu
the position of United States Coniihio
sioner and was at one time Chairman ol
the Republican County Executive Coili-
mittee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
Whiskey Question---Rocky Mounts
Growth.
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Rocky Mount. N. c., January e.
The whiskey question is being freely
discussed here at this time, and I I'M
derstand that petitions are being circu-
lated asking that the London bill" be
passed by the Legislature.
There is no halt in the steady growth
of Rocky Mount New buildings continue
to go up on every hand. We often hear
the question asked, when will it stop?'
but the end does not seem to be in sight,
There is something like one hundred new
buildings in course of erection. and the
contractors say that they are full up
with future contracts. The new NUM-
cipal building and market house will be
completed by February list, and the city
officials hope to be installed in their
handsome new offices. soon thereafter.
The Atlantic Coast Line is pushing the
work on their handsome new passenger
depot. and when completed Will be one
of the prettiest and most conveniently
arranl in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tonight (Friday) this society will hold
its third annual meeting.
Much has been accomplished by this
organization in the three years of its
existence 1t was the originator of the
celebration each year of North Caro-
lima Day. The schools are taking hold of
this celebration with zest, and the chill
dren in the State are growing up with
greater familiarity with State history.
This society also took an active hand
in the establishment of rural libraries,
and we think it safe to say that no
measure recently adopted by the Legis-
lature has done more good than this one.
In addition the society through its
reports and active interest is stimula-
ting research and encouraging the publ
cation of able books. 1t stands for work.
The meeting tonight promises to be
largely attended, and we hope that every
citizen of the State may cooperate with
the society in it's efforts to advance the
\ best interests of our State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
If BILL PASSED BY 70 TO Is

So far as the House of Representatives
over, and the Fuller bill has passed by
an overwhelming majority. Every inch
of ground has been contested by the
Southern Railway legislative managers
and attorney. Every influence they could
exert and every argument they could
bring forward have been brought to bear
1:S5 o'clock yesterday, after an interest
ing debate, 20 Democrats voted for the
bill while only Is Democrats voted
against it-a big majority! Every
solitary Republican, except one, voted
against the bill. AS he is one of three
Republicans who for thirty years has
dared to vote against what the South
ern Railroad wanted, his name ought to
be widely known. e is Mr.. ]. c. Bow
man, of the county of Mitchell 1t was
so surprising that a single Republican
voted against the Southern Railways de-
sire as to cause comment and Mr.. Bow
man became somewhat a conspicuous
character People a5ked to have him
pointed out. for he is the first Republi-
can to break ranks and vote against
what the Southern Railway wanted since
Judge Ewart voted against the creation
of the Railroad Commission.
The real vote on the bill was II to IS
one Republican voting for it and IS
Democrats voting against it. In view of
natural division among Democrats upon
all propositions that come before the
Legislature, the earnest fight made by
the Southern Railway crowd against the
bill, and the almost solid Republican
vote against it, the vote was even bet
ter than the friends of the measure ex-
pected. The bill will come UP on it's
third reading in the House today and
will pass by substantially the same ma
jority as yesterday. 1t will then go to
the Senate where, of course, it will pass.
The discussion in the House has demon
strated that there is no argument that
will have weight with many Democrats
against the bill-in fact no argument at
all that does not apply equally against
the whole Corporation Commission and
the whole theory of the regulation of
railroads by the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
Commissioner.
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Nv virtue of decree of the Superior
court of Wake county, made and en-
tered on the 5th day of January, 1908,
in n civil action therein pending, enti-
tied e. b. Barbee and G. B. Barbee. trus-
tees of G. B. Afford, and his wife, Tex
anna o. Afford. VS.. Burton Turner and
his wife, and Others, being number 1884,
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 II o'clock m.
the following described tract of land to-
wit: Situated in Middle Creek township,
said county and State, adjoining the
lands of e. B. Jones, George Sloan.
Quinton Jones and others and more fully
described as follows: Beginning at a
pine, E. B. Jones corner, runs West 80
poles to post oak, thence North III
poles to the milestone branch to a stake.
thence w said branch to the head, the
said E. b. Jones' line. thence with the
said line to the beginning, containing
fifty acres more or less.
WILLIAM B. JONES,
Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
A MORNING TONIC.
(The late N. G. Gonzales

No editor having strong convictions OF
public duty and expressing them without
fear can hope to escape criticism; and
the worse the men or the policies he an
tagoniZes the more certain it is that
this criticism will be violent, unscrupul-
Gus and vituperative. / have been will
ing to incur the hatred and the abuse of
evil elements in our politics if thereby
l could accomplish something for the
Welfare of South Carolina. 1t would be
re agreeable to me personally to raise
issue which would provoke retatia-
!, but / must perform my public duties
see them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
DONE FOR AND DONE TO.

Memphis Commercial-Appea
The Washington Post thinks that it is
an outrage to abuse poor Mr.. Rockefeller
who has given s12, 900 to the Uni
versity of Chicago and has done so much
for his fellow men. Inasmuch as Mr..
Rockefeller had just gouged the Ameri-
can consumers out of many millions of
dollars on oil before he gave the uni
versty that last million, we are disposed
to think that what he does for his fellow
men isn't circumstance to what he does
to his fellow men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
Her Cargo Badly Damaged.
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loDGCldl " ANC"o anu OO0Ci 'S''J
Wilmington, N. c.. Jan. 22.-The Brit
ish steamship "Daventry," 1870 ton
Captain Wilson, which went ashore Wvd-
nesday night on Frying Pan Shoals, was
towed into the Southport harbor yester-
day in leaking condition. The steamer
has a cargo of cotton and naval stores
which will be badly damaged by water
and it will have to be discharged before
the vessel can proceed. The loss will
be w in the thousands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The Scotland Neck Commonwealth
praises highly Principal L. w. Bagley, of
Vine Hill Academy for introducing Web
ster's blue back" speller. The old
things are being more greatly priced now
than ever-in school books as well as in
antique furniture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The severe coughing. wheeling ana
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, 1903-01-23

legaliZed primary for every nomina
tion is the thing. 1t has it's evils, but
it is better than trading in conventions
or in log rolling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

We have been watching eagerly to see
the Morning Post one time fail to sneeze
/ when its Southern Railway bosses take
snuff It has forfeited all claim to the
confidence or regard of everybody OK
cept the Southern Railway by its atti-
tude on the Fuller bill -Rhamkatte
Roaster
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

In the death of Rev. DR.. Joseph r. Will
son the Southern Presbyterian church
loses one of its greatest men. He was
for long time pastor of the First Pres
byterian church in Wilmington. He was
the father of the gifted Dr. Woodrow
Wilson, president of Princeton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The Legislature will doubtless put a
quietus on the jug trade" The bill in
troduced by Senator London we believe
is what the people generally want, and
we hope it will be passed.-Clarkston Elk
DreSS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
-:RR ANDS:

-:BRANDS:
Capital Tobacco Fertilizer.
National Special Tobacco Fertilizer.
National Fertilizer.
Beef Blood and Bone Fertilizer.
Capital Bone-Potash Compound.
Travers' Dissolved Bone Phosphate.
Champion Acid Phosphate. ls7ES
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The people of Kinston want a tax on
dogs and are going to put this old, cid
question up to the Legislature. This Leg
islature no doubt is about as much afraid
of dog law as it's ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Tribune.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

Our people will not sit quietly ana see
the best part of their county Topped Off.
Graham county is badly IN deDt ana
would like to have help, but she can
get foot of Observation-Disclosures scout.
Writing to his paper, the Cleveland
Star, Senator Hoey pays this compliment
to good man-good my name ana Goode
by nature:
'Dr. w. A. Goode, of Cleveland, is MAX
ing a strong and capable representa-
tive, and is looking we'll after the inter
est of his constituents. He is on good
committees and is taking a prominent
stand. He has introduced a good bill
regulating tenancy, which prevents man
from renting land and getting IN debt for
supplies and then moving away before
he begins crop. The bill also imposes
an obligation upon landlord who causes
a tenant to leave another in debt under
the circumstances above mentioned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

Information reaches us that an effort
is on foot to have the Legislature cut
off the upper Valley river and tack it
Oh to Graham county. This has been
tried several times and will fail again
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
Among the Railroads.

Assistant General Passenger Agent w.
E. Christian, of the Seaboard Air Line,
has just returned to Atlanta, after a
trip from New York to st. Augustine
over the fast train operated by his line.
The Seaboard makes the trip in twen.
ty-five hours and five minutes, which is
the shortest time, and is doing a heavy
business. Mr.. Christian says that the
idea of General Passenger Agent Ryan
in making the train consist of only five
Pullmans has proved an excellent one,
as the time is made invariably, and the
train is running full every day.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

There is every indication that the Raj
eigh and Western Railroad will be built
to Winston Salem and connected with the
Norfolk and Western at this place
Mr.. E. B. Respass, who has charge OF
Camp No. 2, which is locating the line
from Randleman to Greensboro, spent
the night in the city. He reported that
the chief engineer is with Camp No. /
which is located near Kernersville. The
surveyors are working this way and are
expected to reach the Twin City next
week.
The line will strike the towns of Ram
seur, FrankHnville, Cedar Falls, Cen
trail Falls, Worthwhile, Randleman, High
Point and perhaps Kernersville. The
present plan is to run a branch from the
main line, one mile this side of Randle-
man to Greensboro. The present sur
vey will miss Kernersville about three
miles.
Mr. Respass thinks the building OF
the new road is practically a certainty
Winston Sentinel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

THEY HEARD. II TO SO.
Durham Herald.
The Southern had best postpone re-
pairs on its shack until the Legislature
is heard from.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The rumOr is again current that the
Southern is, at an early date, to take
over the Florida East Coast. RumOrs OF
such a merger were heard about this
time last year, and We're then emphati
cally denied by all parties, it being stat
ed that no such deal had been thought
of.
However, it is now stated unofficially
that conferences have been held regard
ing the matter and that both sides have
made propositions.
In fact, it is said that the only him
drance to the transfer of the East Coast
Line to the Southern has been that the
Southern is averse to entering the hotel
business and Mr.. Flagler is unwilling to
sell his railroad unless his system OF
magnificent hotels is to go with the
road
The Florida East Coast controls absO-
lutely the business to the most popular
resorts in Florida. and if the Southern
should get control of it the other ROADS
would have to take Mr.. Spencer's terms
to get their trains to any point below
Jacksonville.
III IS KNOWN IndC the AJldullC OOCSL
Line also has an eye on the East Coast,
and it is rumored that certain agree
ments exist between the Coast Line and
the Southern, providing that neither
shall purchase the East Coast. Such
agreements never count for much. so
railroad men say, and they should know
At the present time each road is watch
ing the other and the officials of either
would not experience any great surprise
should they wake up some fine morning
to find the East Coast scooped by the
other.
For some reason, it is said that the
Southern has the inside track, and that
it will, in all probability, get the road.
The Seaboard Air Line is also a strong
factor in Florida and would, undOubt
eddy, look with great disfavor upon the
purchase of this road by the Southern.
At the present time the Southern, Cen
trail of Georgia, the Seaboard, anG the
Coast Line, all, run into st. Augustine
over the East Coast but should the
deal go through the Southern would be
in a position to shut the other ROADS
out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

out of the mist.
Senator Gillian of Edgecombe, has in
troduced a bill to be entitled, IAN Act
for the Regulation of Child Labor" 1t
is short, but it fully expresses his views
or the question. 1t is as fellows:
Section /. That no child under four
teen years of age shall be employed in
any factory or manufacturing establish
ment within this State during the hours
when the public schools of the city, town.
or township in which he resides are in
session, nor be employed in any such
work before the hour of six o'clock in
the morning or after the hour of seven
o'clock in the evening; Provided, that
this act shall not apply to children over
twelve years of age upon whom wild
owed mother or totally disabled father
is dependent for support. or in case such
child is an orphan and has no other
means of support; Provided further, that
no child under the age of ten years shall
be so employed under any circumstances.
Sec 2. That any person, persons, cor
poration, or representative of such cor
poration who violates the provision of
this act or who suffers or permits any
child to be employed in violation of it's
provisions shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and on conviction there
of shall be punished by fine not exceeding
one hundred dollars.
SectionTK(, xZfikqn
Sec > This act shall be in force from
and after its ratification"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

There are members of the General AS
sembly who need voice developers. AS
some of them vote for United States SEN
ator it seems that it is an echo coming
out of the mist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23

The reporter was in the Marlborough
House last night. Good evening, Sena-
tor" said he, gazing into space. In
stantly every man in the lobby was bow
ing. You see. they had been receiving
some of those complimentary votes for
United States Senator.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-20
Local News Of Carson and Vicinity

For sale-A home Of i've rooms, cen.
trally located. Enquire 1t this once.
Il you need IN overcoat, call ct Joe
PIatts. he has . new invoice. the very
htest.
The date oe the hanging oe the four
men ct the prison has been ret for
February sth oe next year.
Joe Piatt b unpaclking some Of the
dnsse underwear that ever bit this
city and the prices are right.
Three Of the Hobart Mills logging
camps closed down Saturday and three
hundred men were laid OF.
Johnny and Joe Savage were among
the arrivals OF yesterday. They hare
been working during the summer It
Hobart Mills.
Found-An overcoat near the Poor
Farm has several persona. articles
in the pockets. Owner can recover
same 1t this once.
The District Court was in session
yesterday hearing argument in the wa
ter case Attorney Deal occupies most
OF the day in his argument.
Governor Sparks and wife were am.
ong the arrivals Of yesterday. The
Governor reports IN enjoyable trip and
looks the picture of health.
The BONANZA says the contract FOR
grading the railroad from Sodaville
to Tonopah will be let within the nexi
twenty days and that the railroad is
to be completed within ave months
from December 1st.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-20
Masquerade and Shooting Bee.


1t isn't often that one man can mix
up maaalerade and 4 shooting bee
and yet get soutside Of the risoes Of
the law. and yet Jim Virgins proposes
to do this.
On the day before Thanksgiving
there il to be . grand turkey shoot.
and everyone with . hintlock or . hr-
ing iron Of any kind can take q hand
1t the game. Mr.. Virgins. has been
compelled to send to California fer the
birds, as the crop on this side Il
pretty short, and in consequence the
birds are large and fine ones. Thanks
giving day there will also be shoo
il the birds hold out from the aim q
the local nimrods. As this vicinity ha'
not had . turkey shoot in severa
years, the time is ripe and the boy
will probably take advantage Of tn
fun and be on hand during the tw
days.
Thanksgiving night there is to >
the real fun. A masquerade ball Is
be given. There is no other entertain
tment for the occasion and as ever
one enjoys q mask ball, they will b
given the chance on that evening
Parties who arrange to go should pr
vide with masks. as the supply at th
hail is limited and only parties wea
. ing masks will be allowed to join
: the merry making. There is no dou'
!. but that the dance will be one q tt
i most enjoyable that has been gave
in this section in many days.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-20

Nothing too good for hfs customers
and that is Why Ed; Burlington is al
v.v. astonishing for good footwear
for his customers ~ we'll - low pr
ces Away abreast of the times IN the
shoe line.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-20

/ c. ". Friend. optieiaa.
Trib cures bruises and spfains.
See tAs nsv samples q Joe pla&<ss.
Remnants Of wall paper. one and
two rolls. 10c each.
New goods received daily at wizards.
Come and see, buy or not.
90 to Ars. Nuss II yos wish = Do.
licious hot tamale.
You cant miss It. Tue Workmen
dance oa Thaaksgiving eve
F. B. Curry was . departure Tor
Mason valley yesterday.
Abe Cohn was . departure tor Reno
esteeday. where he will spend several
days.
Ed. Blanchard expects to leave for
Mason valley today, where he has
business.
Truckee business men arc stamped.
ing for the new town Of Harriman,
east Of Reno.
One thousand novels worth 25c ia
$50. your choice. 10 c, at wizards. for
merly the Fox Store.
Ore averaging $50 per ton has been
developed in q mine at Round Mount
ain district, Lander county
For Rent-A large furnished house
Nice lecatiea. Enquire Of
Mrs. ]. q. Fox.
Mrs. George Allen, who is in Califor
mia for medical treatment, is rapidly
regaining her health.
Several Of the boys left for Was
hoe lake yesterday to go the duck.
q round
More rain was the weather pro
gram Of yesterday. It is certainl,
making up for lost time.
The work OF installing the electri,
pump and plant ut the prison 10 sbou
finished. 1t is expected to turn in thu
Juice some time next week.
! Mattresses, pillows, sheets. blanket
comforters and wool blankets, chea
at Kellys, Arlington block.
CrAnberries, citron, lemon peel, ra
sons. currants and new walnuts 9
Kellys. Arlington block.
IL Bring in your old gold jewelry an
{ exchange for new goods or cash. w
4 ards, formerly the Fox Store.
For sale-A spring wagoc. Has ne
=. er beeu run and Is made the be
material All iron work sscp mad
WIN be sold cheap for cash. Inquire
= Rodger Crows blacksmith shop.
o Word comes down from Carson v,
4 ley that Poker Jim (Indian }, who "
y SO badly carved by Shorty. whom
e killed a few days ago, is rapidly gal
ing his health It is a pretty hard j
, to make a good Indian of Jim
~ Tom Tenant was among the ar
in walls Of yesterday. Tom has been sper
bt ing several weeks in California and
l.. the same old Tom He is on his "
IN to Elko where he is employed on I
Independent.