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The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
A ROUTE THROUGH AsHE COUNTY.
Will bun via Reidford to Marion in Mcdowell
County
Especial to News and Observer J

Especial to News and Observer)
jefferson, n c., Feb. 28-A gentleman
VINO has just come in from West Vjr-
ginia where he has been working for
the Wabash Railroad System, which is
building into the coal fields SAYS that
it is generally understood by those who
are subordinate officers that the road
Will be built by Radford, Va, on up the
New River, parallelling the n and w.
but going along on the opposite bank Of
the river, through Ashe county to Ma
rion, n. c. He says that it is gen
e1ally understood to be part of a plan
OF that system to connect the coal fields
OF West Virginia with the most South
ern Atlantic seaport that can be used
for a coaling station for ships that will
ply between Atlantic seaports, through
the lsthmian Canal, to the Pacific coast.
1t is pointed out that ships so pIyine
Will want to coal north of the dangerous
coast Of North Carolina, and that the
route suggested from the coal fields to
Charleston, Savannah or Brunswick will
be from so to 80 miles nearer than any
route at present.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
FIGHT WITH JAILtR
Two of the 'Birds' Use Their
Wings.
This WhIle the JaiIer is Oyerpowerirg hi d
All Three Again Peeping through
Bars.

Especial News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., Feb. 2S.-Something
out of the ordinary occurred here at 9:2O
O'Clock this morning, when three white
prisoners in JAIL in broad open daylight,
made an attack On the iaiier, captured
his pistol and keys, two of them escap-
ing and being back in jail in less than
half an hour, while the leader in the
assault never got beyond the prison
walls, but did get a severe drubbing at
the hands Of the plucky jailer.
The corridor of the Jail, in which were
four white men, John Archer, John Way,
Clint Breedlove and S. L. Troutman, all
white, was being swept out and Breed
love had the broom. Mr. May, the jailer,
opened the door, for the trash to be swept
through, when Breedlove threw down his
broom and assaulted the jailer Way
and Archer rushed to his assistance, and
while May was fighting like man, Way
succeeded in getting his pistol, and Ar
cher. his keys. They left Breedlove and
the jailer to fight it out, and made for
the open.
With desperate courage May disabled
Breedlove in short order, and succeeded
IN SClllng out, just IN time TO eaten way
by the foot he crawled through a bro
ken place in the Jail fence. His foot-hold
slipped and Way escaped. Archer had al
ready gone. The latter was caught in a
few moments, near the Banner ware
house by Policeman Weaver, and after
a chase of half an hour, Way, with the
jailers pistol, was arrested by Officer
Myyick, who had closely pursued him,
and brought him back to jail
A fourth prisoner, S. L. Troutman,
did not attempt to escape or assist
in the assault on the jailer. Breedlove,
who was done up SO effectively by Jailer
May is not considered dangerously hurt.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Stricken With ApopleXy

Especial to News and ObserF
jefferson, n. G. February -.
Mr.. Martin Hardin, well known
proprietor of the Mountain Hota
stricken twice with apoplexy here
days ago, but is at this writing a
ing somewhat and his friends moss
hope Of his recovery.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
A LIVELY FIGHT
FOR THE LOCATION
Where Will Davidson and
Nash Monuments be
Located?
GOVERNOR WILL DECIDE
The Matter Has Been Left to Him by
Secretary Of War,
GOVERNOR WILL DECIDE
DtC!DE QUESHO4 MKT WEDNESDAY
Capt. E. 6. WinsIoW, Who viii Have Charge
of the Work, Expected in Raleigh
Shortly 10 Confer With
the Governor,

There will be a lively fight over the
question as to where the monuments il
honor of Davidson and Nash will be 10
Gated.
Nash Square, State square, laid out
and named in honor of Nash, in tie capi-
place for that monument.
Charlotte and Davidson College both
Will ask for Davidson monument.
Greensboro will have a big delegation
as the location for both monuments,
holding that Representative <itchn in
his speech said they would be located on
the Gullford Battle Ground. This is
error. Mr.. Kitchin advocated locating
the monuments on Guilford Battle
Ground, but that has nothing at all to
do With the matter any more than the
advocacy Of a particular place by any
other North Carolina leader.
The law fixes the matter of location
i'll these words: THE Secretary of War
shall act jointly with the Governor of
North Carolina as far as may be prac-
ticable in the selection of locati for
said monu nents. That is the law In
accordance with that law Capt. E. E.
WinsloW has been ordered to confer with
+ the Governor of North Carolina in ref
erence to the selection of location for
said monuments.
The Governor will select the location
He said yesterday that he would give his
decision next Wednesday if Capt. WinsloW
came TO Raleigh before that time
The following correspondence gives al
the facts in the case:
United States Engineer Office,
Post Office Building
Wilmington, North Carolina
February 18th, 1908.
To His Excellency
The Governor of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sir: | have the honor to inclose here
with copies of correspondence received
by me from the War Department, which
are self-explanatory.
Your attention is invited to the secont
paragraph of the End Endorsement by th
Chief of Engineers, leaving the selection
OF the sites for the monuments with yO1
and setting forth the fact that thes
sites should be donated, inasmuch a n
l will be glad to hear from you on tn
subject at your convenience.
Very respectfully,
E. E. WINSLOW,
Capt, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Wreck Near Wilson.

A freight wreck occurred on the Allan
tic Coast Line at Contentuea, three miles
from Wilson, Friday, in which three
freight cars were derailed and traffic de-
layed for several hours. No damage was
done beyond the smashing of the cars
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
State Of North Carolina.
Executive Department,

Raleigh, February 20, 1868.
Sir: Yours of February 18th with en-
closures relative TO the monuments to
be erected to Generals Davidson and
Nash to hand. | have invited the people
of the State interested in the erection
Of these monuments to express to me
their views in reference to their loca-
tion. | will probably determine the
question of location, far as | can, by
the end of next week. [ shall wish to
confer with you in reference to the size
Of the lot to be donated, etc, before the
matter is determined. Could you come
to Raleigh and confer with me upon this
matter, and, if so, what date would suit
your convenience?
Very respectfully,
C. b. AYCOCK,
Governor.
Capt. E. E. Winslow, Wilmington, n C.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Resolution Of Continental Congress

Resolution Of Continental Congress,
September 20, 1871.
Resolved, That the Governor and coun
ell of the State of North Carolina be
desired to erect a monument, at the eX-
pense of the United State, not exceeding
the value of 500 dollars, to the memory
of the late brgadierg general Davidson,
who commanded the militia of the dis
trict of Salisbury, in the State Of North
Carolina, and was killed On the first day
Of February last, fighting gallant1y in
the defense of the liberty and independ-
ence of these States.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Office of the Chief of Engineers,
A


United States Army,
Washington, d. c., February Z, 1908.
Hon. Elihu Root,
Secretary of War.
Sir: l have the honor to recommend
that the construction of the monuments
to be erected to the memory of General
Francis Nash and General William Lee
Davidson, for which funds are appro-
priated in the accompanying Joint Reso-
luton, approved January 80, 1903, be as
signed to Capt. E. E. Winslow, Corps Of
Engineers, who is stationed at Whining
ton, n. c.. l further recommend that
Captain WinsloW be authorized to con-
fer with the Governor of North Carolina
in reference to the selection of loca-
ton for said monuments.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
C. L. GILLESPIE,
Brig. Gen, Chief of Engineers, u. S
Army.
45S60-1
One inclosure.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03

Resolution of Continental Congress,
November 4, 1777:
Resolved, That his excellency Govern
or Caswell of North Carolina, be re-
quested to erect monument OF the value
Of 500 dollars, at the expense Of the
United States, in honor of the memory
OF brigadier- general Francis Nash, who
fell in the battle of Germantown, on the
4th day of October, 1777, bravely con-
tending for the independence of his
country.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Ex-Sherif J. B. Smith Dies.
Especial to News and Observer

Fayetteville, N c., Feb. 25.-Ex- Sheriff
j. y. Smith, and formerly chief sergeant
alarms Of the Senate Of North Carolina,
died at 4:30 a. m. His funeral will take
place tomorrow and will be attended by
a concourse of friends, who will de-
light to honor the memory Of the most
descrvedly popular son of Cumberland
and the friend of every true Carolinian.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
Id Endorsement.
Office Chief of Engineers,

Office Chief of Engineers,
u. S. Army, February A. 1903
Respectfully referred to Capt. E. r.
Winslow, Corps of Engineers, for his in,
formation and guidance.
Captain Winslow will first confer with
the Governor of North Carolina in regard
to the selection of sites for the monu-
ments, and will submit a report giving
the result of the said conference, and the
views of the Governor with respect to
the locations. This report should be ac
ccmpaned by sketches showing the loca-
tion and dimensions Of the sites
1ected.
Under section Of the accompanying
Joint Resolution of January 80, 1903 ap-
proval by the Secretary of War of the
locations is required, but taken in CON
nection with original resolutions of the
Continental Congress. it is thought that
the selection should be left primarily to
the Governor. Attention is invited to
the fact that no appropriation is made
for the purchase of sites for the monu-
ments, and that no Part of the funds ap-
propriated for the erection of the monu-
ments can be applied to the acquisition
of such sites. They must therefore be
obtained free Of cost to the United
States.
When the sites have been selected and
approved. Captain Winslow VIII prepare
and submit for approval of the Secretary
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03

Mr.. w c. Petty, of Carthage, was in
the city yesterday
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03

1st Endorsement.
War Department, Feb. 10, 1908.
Approved:
E. ROOT,
Secretary of War.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03

of War designs and specifications for the
monuments.
This paper to be returned
By command OF Brig. Gen. Gillespie:
A. MACKENZIE,
Colonel, Corps Of Engineers.
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03
=. e. MINSLON

Capt, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A
(4 inclosures)
The farmer and mechanic., 1903-03-03

Inclo accomp'g.
Two inclosure.
Received q. S. Engineer Office, VIII
uaington. " c., Feb. 16, 1903.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
What Everybody Says.

CHICAGO, ILL.
When l received the
sample of Doan's
Kidney Pills | was
suffering terribly with
my back, was sick and
unfit to do anything.
The several remedies
l had used, though
highly recommended,
did no good, but
rather irritated tn Q
trouble and made me
worse. Before l had
used up the sample l
was feeling so much
better that / got more
from the drug store.
/ could not sleep at
night. Had TO get up
six or eight times, and
the urine was go red,
would almost think
1t was part blood
therewas athicli sand,
like brick-dust sedf-
ment. l cannot tell
one-half that l suf-
fered, nor how good
! feel now that / am
cured by Doan's Kid
ney Pills /; but here l
am, sixty-six years
old, able to do my
own work, feeling
well as / did twenty
years ago, for which l
thank Doan's Kidney
Pills ten thousand
times. Mrs. E. T.
GOULD, Ola w. Lake
Street. Doan's Pills
cure when 9th ers
fail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
onsIauqht Upon Society.

rot content with selling worthless
shares, ill-conducted horses, impure
wines and unsmokable cigars the
ladies" and gentlemen" of the day
apparently sell each other to middle
class aspirants for social distinction
and to tradesmen. They complain
that their servants receive commits
sions. and accept commissions them
selves. Our selling society is comb.
nation of touts for all the trades
London Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Throughout India there were over .
hundred thousand deaths from plague
during the past month. The Punjab.
Bombay. and the united provinces
we're the worst affected. The disease
is everywhere confined to the natives.
Preventive measures have failed. but
1t is hoped that the approaching fierce
heat will, as usual. reduce the NOR
tally.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
The Oldest Steam Engine.

The Oldest steam engine In the
world Is said to be an old beam engine
in one OF the mills Of Charles Clifford
& Sons Of Birmingham. The engine
was started in 17G7 and was put to-
gether by a man named James Pick
ard. The beam was made Of oak and
was 20 feet long. 3 feet deep and .
feet wide. It was as hard as iron.
and had been working continuously
for 1876 years in Birmingham.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
GROWING Pacific Coast Trade.

There are few more striking facts
than the growing Importance Of Puget
sound customs districts. In the year
that has just closed all the customs
districts Of the United States showed
a decline of exports and grain prod.
ucts except the Pacific coast ports, the
shipments from Puget sound ports In
creasing As per cent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Her little Hint.

Her Little Hint.
Tess-There goes Ursula Hope with
Jack Timmid.
Jess-Yes, she's setting her cap at
him.
Tess-Do you really think she cares
for him?
Jess-Yes, indeed! You know her
full name is Ursula May Hope. Well,
she signs all her letters to him now,
"U. May Hope."-Stray Stories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
A Grateful Tribute.

Col. Joe Hickey, inventor Of the gin
and whisky ricksy. Is dead, but his
memory will long be revered by his
fellow countrymen. He was not so
great an inventor as Edison, but his
inventions were much more palatable.
They were not so costly as radium.
but they were better to have early In
the morning.-New York Commercial
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
|HUfl0l)|
|OF The DkN1
A Musical Performance.

The map had attended a musical
party and the next morning met q
friend who lived next door.
II was at delightful affair at your
neighbours last night" he said.
Eyes, heard something going on
there. What was it,"
1.-THE execution Of number OF mu'
steal selections by the young lady"
"Oh, it was an execution, was it?''
said the friend in a tone Of relief. Il
am glad to hear it was no worse. II
sounded to me like murder. Com
fort.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Not for His Reading.

NOT for His Reading.
do you choose for yourself the
books you read, my boy?"
Sure"
But how do you know what to
avoid?"
"Oh, I've all their names here"
Their names?"
"You bet. It's in this list Of 100
best books for boys to read"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Every one who uses Doan's Kidney
Pills free trial has a good word
to say for them that's
why they are most
prominent In tho
public eye.

Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and
loin pains overcome. Swelling of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick-dust sedi-
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Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
calculi and gravel. Relieve heart palpita-
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Feminine Reasoning

Feminine Reasoning.
Postal Clerk-Youll have to put an.
other stamp on that letter.
Miss Pert-Why?
Postal Clerk-Because it's over
weight.
Miss Pert-But, gracious! Another
stamp would make IL still heavier
Magazine Of Humor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
In TO the Old Tricks,

Up to the Old Tricks.
''These college boys beat me-" said
st. Peter, as he locked the gate for
the night.
whats the matter now" queried
the man who was being fitted with a
pair of wings.
why, let in batch while ago
and they no sooner got in than they
began to pitch quoits with their halos."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Charlie Finn-Wel1, how did the ten
mis- match come out?
Willie Gill-It didn't come out. We
hadn't more than got started before
some fool fisherman came along and
drew in the net.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Dealers say that as soon as a Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch it is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold
or boiled.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes 1t
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS
Use tho best. That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers. cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

All creameries use butter color.
Why not do as they do-use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

As girls grow older they think less
of dolls and more of dollars.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

A little lie generally travels faster
than a great truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Don't sit on another mans point OF
view.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

No doubt many a wife wishes she
had her old job back again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

DO Your Feet Ache and Burn?
Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
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Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 7.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
HOUSEWIVES
HEADACHES

You don't know
why you suffer
from headache
and you are apt
to believe you
have some dire
female trouble,
but its dollars to
doughnuts that
you are wrong.
Women are prone
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

LOUISVILLE, Ky
For a year or re
have been suffering
with severe pains in
the small Of my back
and kidneys had
tried a number Of
remedies but without
relief. I decided to
try Doan's Kidney
Pills, and purchased
two boxes, and am
glad to state that
after taking the two
boxes Of pills ! was
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and have not been
troubled since. Prior
to taking these pills
1t was impossible for
me to get q full
nights sleep, but l am
not experiencing any
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spect now. Yours
truly, JOHN E. KRA-
MER, 2423 w. Main
Sire foreman
American Tobacco
Coz
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Platonic friendship is better thar
love of the honorable-mention brand,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Not Verv CATCHING.

II understand that in Russia they
disinfect their money every now and
then. Seems to me that would be a
good idea for this country to try"
"Oh. / dunno. never noticed that
money here was alarEingiy coutA
gious."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

A woman never puts anything in her
pocket that she can hold in her mouth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

10 put off the duties of Nature to
attend to the duties of the home
and when they do get time to 60,
the feeling has passed.
Constipation results and then
the awful racking headache. Take
q spoonful of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

ABERDEEN, WASH
/ had q bad pain in
my back !; / could
hardly walk or sit
down. I could not
write for sample, but
got q fifty-cent box
Of druggist, and they
have made me all
right. No other med
feline did me any
good. AUe. CARL
con, IS LIST st., East.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

A wheelbarrow is an excellent We
hicle in its way, but it won't push IT.
self.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price. 75c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

poth CT Them.
Guest Sat dinue:)-"Ah! that's good
old ale. Pardon my asking, but where
did yo1 get 1T"
Subbubs--"Home brewed."
Guest-"Really? The chicken is
delightful. too. Is it one Of your
own raising7"
Subbubs-"Yes, home brood"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22

Good Enough Reason.
Casey-Dont say: "N Amt done
nothin'."
Cassidy-an' Why uotc
Casey--BsAAuss !t's pot gooS Erg.
fish.
Cassidy-Shure Oi'w Slai Ia hear
it, fur nayther am o..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
CoIOaist Rates
to California.

Tickets to Los Angeles, San Di.
ago, San Francisco, and numer.
GUS other points in California
will be on sale daily to and in.
Guiding June Is, 1908, by tho
Santa Fe at rate of S25 from
Kansas City. These tickets will
be good for stopovers at various
points in California en- route, and
will be honored on fast trains
carrying Free Chair Cars and
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
The best line to California is the
Santa Fe, a road under one man.
agement. and operating trains
over It's own rails.
Literature describing the route,
equipment and the state free BY
applying to the undersigned
Santa Fe-
GEO. w. HAGENBUCH,
GenT Aet. Pass. Dept. A. T.&s F. Ry.
Kansas CITY, Mo-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
Fine Point.

Miss Worry-That man seems to be
ailing.
Expert-'Alo' nuttin', mum! OATS
beer!'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-05-22
They Saw che eoinA

They Saw chs eoinA
my friends said a ..oitt9eian the
other day, with . burst 1t :nSenuous
eloquence, II oil! Be hcrest--"
The terrific 0utburst c. applause
which followed this remark entirely
upset the point which the orator was
about to introduce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-25
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

The tax pooK for the collection OF
the special assessment upon t:e real
poses of sewers has bee. laced III
ny hands. All owners oe real prop.
erty lvinr IN said sewer district No
2 of the city of Pine Bluff. Arkansas
are required to pay their assessments
to me within thirty days from this
date. II such payment is net made.
property in district No. for. IL. pllr-
actions will be commenced at the end
of that time for the collection OF said
assessment and for 'ogal penalties ana
costs.
Given under my hand this 25.h day
Of August, 1908.
RALPH ROBINSON. Collector
sep25
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-25
THlMBLES OF THE GREAT.

Tie queen of the modest home, en-.
throned in her sewing chair. where she
practices the gentle art Of mending,
would be amazed to know how for
tunes can be spent on thimbles. She
would scarcely believe that the price
Of one of these thimbles of the great
could buy a half dozen homes like
hers furnishings and all complete.
TIE queen of Siam sews % with tie
a prnse Mt from her royal husband and
is considered an exquisite work of art.