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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Our Friends, the Druggist

IL is n pleasure 70 testify 70 the
generally high character Of druggists
But because u a few exceptions 70 the
rule, it is necessary to caution the
puolic 20 be on guard against imita-
tiOns u Perry DAVIS Painkiiler. See
that you get The right article, the
soothing helpful Pdinkilier that was
used 10 your family before you were
born. DIn he talked iab0 buying a
substitute There is but M Pain
killer, Perry Davis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

SALLEE offers a a Christmas
special q nice box Of paper, n sheets
and q envelopes assorted colors, good
quality, at lie Look at II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

James Sneed, whose gne stock farm
is north Of this city, has received from
Blsckwater, No, a highbFed Duroc
jersey SOW, for which a fancy price
was paid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The funeral Of James G.. Bruton,
who died in Oklahoma, will be preach
ed BY Rev. w. II. Hook THURSDAY at
Red Top church In Boone county. ar.
Bruton formerly lived In Audrain
countv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. Wilifred Gibbs has returned &c
her home in Fulton after an extended
visit in this city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

We wish 10 thank the friends who
we're so kind 10 US ID our late bereave-
ment.
AUGUST DEIcHMANs A DAUGHTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

b. r. Middleton Is home firm Col
umbia where he disposed Of two high
class horses to different members Of
the University faculty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Or course all who are interested In
trans-continental railroads are oppos-
cd to building the canal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mr.. and MB Otto Doescher, who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Ms.
August Weber have returned 70 their
home IN Crete, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Madge Kent is home from
Chicago to spend the Holidays. Miss
Kent is attending the Columbia
| School Of Oratory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Gus HOckaday and his bride passed
through Mexico to-day en- route 70
Fulton from New Orleans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

E. b. Keath, Of Chillicothe, form
erly Of this city, who has for some
time been quite sick, is no better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

William Ooons, NJ. r Wise, Chas
Bledsoe and Arthur Crawford are al
home for the Holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

J. L. Martin and family are now
nicely located at 1918 East Thirty-firs
street, Kansas City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Misses Ruby and Attic Richie
visited In Centralia Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

B W. Canterbury, of Segundo, Colo +,
a former resident Of this county, is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. James Squires is entertaining
her sisters, Misses Nettie, Gala and
Bessie Thomas, Of st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
play for Children.

When the child plays, II Is literal.
ly organizing its brain, and we should
recognize the fact that the boy OF
girl engaged in vigorous, Joyous play
is carrying out an important part Of
the actual work of education and pre-
paration for life. DR.. Hutchinson
claims, therefore. that play should Be
organized, and that for every dollar
spent on a school building, half a.
much should be spent on the play
ground.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Your little boy,
Clarence Gibbs.

st. Louis, No. Dear Santa: l am
a little late writing TO you, but you
know | can't write, and my mamma
did not have time before now. ! would
like for you TO bring me a city brewery
wagon, grocery wagon and foot ball
a pair Of skates aud sled ard a big
boat and fire engine, a black board
and some little lanterns to hang on
my big boat. Would like to have a
paint box and a station and signal for
my train | want four straight tracks
for my train Ike you brought me last
year, n you remember. Don't forget
our Christmas tree. / would like a
VILLAGE with q fence around II. Don't
forget my little baby sister that can't
talk. Bring her anything you think
she can play With.
FU.-..u as-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
1870 A Warren ST.

ST. Louis, Mo. Dear Santa; /
would like 70 have a big doll, a side
board, a 20 cart, a sewing box, a story
hook with pictures In IT, A pocket
book and 3 set o. dishes, a little lamp.
And ! wants parior, dining room and
kitchen set, and q piano In the par
lof, with pedals on II; and a brass doll
bed, an automobile for my doll. That
will be all for this time.
Gertrude Steinman,
1929 A. Warren st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

My Dear Santa: Please add my
name to your list Of little folks and
bring me a pretty little picture book a
horn, a drum and most anything that
will make a%noise, also candy.
Your little friend,
Martin Edward Carter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Dear Santa: Please bring me a lit
tie wash tub, wash board and clothes
rack, story book, a little iron, a little
doll with hair and red dress on. Lots
OF candy and nuts.
Your own little girl,
Elizabeth Thomas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Dear Santa: | am a year and a half
old and can't say just what | want, but
] just want to tell you not TO take my
things to Moberly, for / am out to
aunt Gertie's. Don't bring what you
bring the other kids, so we can all get
along.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
SEN. r. B. WHITES ELOoUENCE.
He Makes Splendid Address at the Closing Of
Wilson Graded schools
Especial to News and Observer.)

Wilson, N. c., June 12.-The closing
exercises of the graded school here today
made a very pleasant occasion. The an
nual report of Superintendent E. T. Man
gum, showing among other things an en-
rollment of 62S and an average attend
ance of SOP, was highly creditable to him
and his associates.
State Senator r. 3. White, of Frank
linton, delivered the address and delight
cd his audience He referred to the pres
ent interest and progress in educational
matters, but that there would necessarily
come soon or late a reaction. Our school
system should be strengthened and har-
monized, for then it may have to walk
alone. With present conditions it is hard
to establish any central authority. In
teligent supervision is held secondary to
the preservation of personal power,
He spoke of the variance even among
graded schools, no two having the same
charter and advocated a general law un-
der which all graded schools should be
established. This would avoid the neces-
sity of waiting till session of the Legis-
lature, would save much time and ex-
pense, prevent unfortunate bills. and at
the same time give unity in method and
curriculum.
He spoke of the troubles with our rural
school, deficient houses. equipment and
teaching force. Even with these rene
died, there would exist a gap in our sys-
TEN. The old time private academy has
been killed and nothing put in it's place.
Some arrangement ought to be so that
pupils finishing the common school course
might get the preparation for college.
Nearly every county has a graded school.
Pupils from anywhere in the county
should be allowed to take the higher
grades there. Later on we may have one
high school in each township. This would
render the further service of stopping the
rivalry now existing between some of the
graded schools and the rural Schools and
would be a good step in the way of har-
monizing the system.
He deprecated the emphasis being put
on the commercial value of education. Vt
has a higher value than that of increased
money making ability and should mean a
larger broader life and usefulness.
The address made a profound impress
sion upon the audience. Mr.. White is a
most eloquent speaker and his thoughts
are clothed in beautiful language.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
An Earlier Report.
tspecial to News and observer.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
wilson, N c., June 12.-Rich denies
that he has turned States evidence
against those now under Indictment for
the killing of Percy Jones. The prosecu-
tion who are conducting the case
have been interviewed but they refuse to
give out any information about the case.
They do not deny that they have a source
OF some inside information, but from
whom no one knows.
Tate Langley, clerk of Gil Ward was
arrested this morning and paced in jail
on the charge of being implicated in the
killing. This arrest makes the thirteenth
in the case.
An effort was made by your correspond
ent to find out where the information
leading up to Langley's arrest was Sc
cured, but to no avail Neither Solicitor
Daniels or Mr.. ]. r. Uzzle would give
out any information. Whether or not
Rich has confessed does not seem to al
ter the situation. 1t is certain from the
events of the past two days that the So
lcitor has found some source of inside in
formation. Dixon was arrested yesterday
and Langley this morning. 1t is supposed
that from this same source came the in
formation which ed to the finding of
Jones' gun. While the lawyers for the
defense deny Rich's turning States evi-
dence. they do not attempt to deny the
facts leading up to the two recent ar
rests
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. F M. HAWKINS.
Many Friends at the Last Sad Service over 8
Good Woman,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Fannie NJ
Hawkins relict of the late Gen. p. B.
Hawkins, of Louisburg, who died in War
rcnton on Thursday, was held from the
Church of the Good Shepherd yesterday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and was largely
attended. The services were conducted by
Rev. l. Mex Pittenger, D. D., rector of
the church The vestal choir sung the
hymns, "Asleep in Jesus" Lead Kindly
Light" and Ten Thousand Times Ten
Thousand" 4"
The remains were accompanied from
Warrenton by Mr.. and Mrs Walter b.
Boyd, of Warrenton, son-in-law and daugh-
ter of the deceased; Mrs. II. A. Boyd,
Miss NJ S. Massenburg, DR.. P. j. Macon
and Mr. ]. E. Boyd, of Warrenton; Miss
Cora Cooke, Miss Lucy Hawkins, Mr. and
Mrs VIM. Bailey and Mr.. A. A. Clifton,
of Lousburg.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers Judge c. A. ~ooke, Messrs. W.
G Rogers, J. L. Henderson, 4. T. johnson,
r. B. Boyd, w. A. Burwell, ]. M. Gardner.
of Warrenton, and Joseph G. Brown.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. AS the western sun neared its
setting all that remained of this good
woman whom none knew but to love were
left to its last resting place in beautiful
OakWood
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
ANXIETY ON 1.-THE HILL"
Fear Of Losing Dr venabls Oppresses Many
Loyal Hearts.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Chapel Hill, N. c., June 12.-Every-
body here is waiting in breatheless sus-
pense for tomorrow to come and pass,
for then the trustees of the University of
Virginia will assemble to elect a presi-
dent of the institution. and DR.. Venable.
our learned and beloved president. who
has spent his time, brains and energy in
pacing the University of North Carolina
on the high plane which she now occupies.
has been prominently mentioned by Vir-
gniia alumni as the fittest man for the
place.
DR. Venable has said lam informed.
that if elected he would serve. Therefore
the deliberations of the trustees of the
University of Virginia are of the greatest
concern to all patriotic North Caroinians.
1t is to be earnestly hoped that Dr. Ven
able will remain with us. We cannot. af-
ford to lose him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Loads a0 Norh @aroma Daily Papers Both gvys amid Circulation

cash drawer, and then made their es-
cape without being detected.
John Wright, an escaped convict from
the Rowan county chain gang, was ar
rested at Spencer Wednesday on the
charge of stealing a bicycle from the
porch of Mr.. Geo. o. Kluttz OF Salisbury.
Wright was taken sick recently while
working with the convicts and was sent
to the county home, from which place
he made his escape Sunday night.
A company of Salisbury Elks, number
ing about thirty, returned from Concord
this morning where they organized a
strong lodge last night.
On account of the wreck at Stokesland,
near Danville, yesterday morning, no
Northern mails have reached Salisbury
during the past twenty-four hours. All
passenger trains, except locals. have also
been delayed to the same extent.
The Salisbury druggists have agreed to
close their stores on Sundays with the
exception of one, which will remain open,
rotating with each of the others in the
This agreement was en-
tered into in answer to a petition from
The Retail Clerks Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
THE MOUNTAIN SIDE
PLUNGES DOWN
(By the Associated Press.)

Asheville, N c., June 12.-The side Of
mountain caved in on the Southern s
tracks between spartanburg and Ashe-
vile at noon today. Thousands Of tons
of rock and dirt plunged downward, com
pletely filing one of the largest railroad
cuts in the mountain of Western North
Carolina and effectually shutting off all
.rafflc from the South The landslide oc-
CURED near Tryon, N. c., just at the foot
of Saluda Mountain. The road just had
succeeded in resuming operations Of trains
which were blocked by washouts in Spar
tanburg county last week, yesterday be-
ing the first day that regular schedules
were in effect.
The present disaster will cause the an
nullment of all trains on this road for
at elast seven days as the authorities say
that it win be impossible to clear the
track before that time It is also given
out that another crack is seen in the
mountain just in the rear of the cliff
from which todays avalanche descended,
and it is predicted that another tumble
of earth an droek viii occur in which case
railroad people say that it will be at least
twelve days before the running of through
trains can be resumed. The train which
started from this place for Columbia at
p. m. today was wrecked when within
two miles of Hendersonville, N. c.
The engine, baggage, mail and express
cars and one passenger coach We're de-
rallied. Postal Clerk Horace G. Cliff re-
ceived sereve bruises and the fireman also
was injured. The cause of the wreck is
unknown
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
American afoat for Great Britain same
time last year, 170Oe.
JURY FAIL TO AGREE.
and the Case Of Simpson the Registrar Results
ia a Mistrial
Especial to News and obseryer.)

Especial to News and obseryer.)
Charlotte, N c., June 12-The case
against John w. Simpson, of Rutherford
ton, Democratic registrar for the last
State election, who was under Indictment
in the United States District Court for
denying the right of registration to Rev.
J. I. Black negro preacher, resulted in
mistrial. The argument of counsel was
concluded before the adjournment of
court yesterday afternoon and the jury
wrestled with tee case over night, coming
into court this morning and reporting that
they were unable to agree upon a YER
dict. In withdrawing the jury and order
ing mistrial Judge Boyd stated he was
fully aware of the difficulty a juror ex-
perienced in diyesting his mind of any
political consideration in a case Of this
kind but that he was satisfied the twelve
men in this case had honestly attempted
to reach a verdict. Mr. Simpson was re-
quired to give bond in the sum of $500
for his appearance at the next term of
the district court in Charlotte
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Hidden in Sack in Bushes,
Then Thrown Into
Well.
FATE LANGLEY ARRESTED
According to Dixon's Story He il Was Who Con-
ceaIed the GuR---Langley Denies The
StOry---8oth Men are in
Jail.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilson. N. c., June 12-Frank Dixon,
who was arrested yesterday afternoon in
connection with the Percy Jones murder
case, had a preliminary hearing before
Squire T. c. Davis this afternoon. He
said that few nights after the murder
he went to walk with Fate Langley, who
clerks in the bar belonging to Gill Ward.
near place belonging to ]. T. Barnes,
Langley went to clump of bushes, pulled
out sack containing an unjointed gun,
handing the stock to him and keeping
the barrel himself At a point near the
railroad, and not far from hte oil mills,
they came to an old well, into which they
threw the gun.
Dixon also sa Langley told him
he had been told to destroy the gun, and
walked to it without any trouble.
Mayor Herring, Chief of Police Marsh
burn and officer Ellis testified that Dixon
without any offer or reward tod them
practically the same as stated at the hear
ing.
Ben and Jim Owens about concealing the
gun a few days after it was done. Jim
Flood was the first to give information
that resulted in the finding of the gun,
altering to sell the information for three
dollars.
Dixon denies having had anything to do
with the killing.
The gun was sown to Mr.. Powell, who
testified to the best of his knowledge that
it was the gun he let Jones have the night
of the killing.
Langley was then called but denied
everything told by Dixon, said he knew
nothing of the gun and did not go to walk
with Dixon upon the night in question
He denied that a message sent him by
Gill Ward days after killing was about
destroying the gun, but that it asked how
business was going on at the saloon
Dixon and Langley both were returned
to Jail. Langley's bail being fixed at four
thousand dollars, which he has not yet
given.
Rich positively denies having turned
States evidence or giving any informa-
tion leading to the finding of the gun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

how his work is to be measured if it be
nos by the results it has upon ciyiliza-
ton. If these results be for the perma-
nent up-building of the State the work
may be called great work and the man
who does it a great man. If these stand
ards be correct surely Calvin H. Wiley
deserves to be ranked by the side Of Cas-
We. and Macon and Vance. And if he
deserves to be so ranked how can we
save ourselves from the Just charge of in
gratitude if we do not see than it is
done.
The papers on How to Keep the Rural
Library" by superintendent Cochran, OF
Mecklenburg, and the Growth Of City
Libraries in North Carolina" by superin-
tendent f. P. Moses, of Raleigh, were
omitted, owing to the absence Of these
gentlemen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
LADY RURr IN RUNAWAY.
Stores Broken Open by Burglars---An Escaped
Convict Arrested.
Especial TO News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, N. c., June 12.-Yesterday
afternoon Mrs David Crowser, of this
county was seriously hurt in a runaway.
iogether with her husband she was leav-
ing the city for her home when the horse
they were driving took fright at a pass
ing engine, throwing both out and break
ing Mrs Crowser's collar bone She was
attended by physician but Was unable
to return home last night.
The stores of Byrd & Company and that
of j. A. Barrett were entered hv mn.
known parties on Wednesday night on.
trance being effected through roar
window. The robbers went through The
money drawer of Byrd & Company and
then broke out a partition separating the
store from that of Mr. Barrett and took
what money the latter had left in his
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
The Aycock Graded School.
Especial to News and observer. )

Especial to News and Observer)
Haw River. n. c., June 12-At meet,
ing of the trustees Of the new graded
school at this place it was agreed by
unanimous vote to name the school 'The
Aycock Graded School" This, we be-
heve, is the first graded school to be named
for our worthy Governor, who is doing
so much for the promotion of education in
North Carolina.
The site for the school has been selected
and the trustees hope to begin the build
ing at an early date
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Hester's Cotton Statement.
(By the Associated Press }

New Orleans, La, June 12.-Secretary
Hester's report of the worlds visible sup
ply of cotton issued today shows thte to.
tai visible to be 2,47O,SS0 against 2,645, ,121
last week and 2.763,949 last year. OF this
the total of American cotton is 1851 1886
against 1,4S6,121 last week and 1905, ,94e
last year, and of all other kinds, includ
ing Egypt, Brazil, India, etc, 1,1O9 ,0OC
against 1,159,O0O last week and $4,000 last
year.
OF the worlds visible supply of cotton
there is now afoat and held in Great
Britain and Continental Europe 1866, ,0OC
against 1921 GOO last year; in Egypt 4S ,00C
against 101, 600 last year; in India 708, ,OOC
against 5O5,OOO last year, and in the United
States $4,000 against 537 900 last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
POSTAL CLERK HURT.
Wreck Near HsndsrsOnvills Reported nue to
Spreading Rails
10 News and Obse

Asheville. N. c.. June 12.-H. G. Cliff,
of Asheyille, postal clerk on No. 10,
southbound train, had his eye hurt, shoul-
ders and legs cut and bruised in wreck
at Balfour. three miles this side of Hen
dersonville at o'clock this afternoon.
He is at Wheeler Hotel at Hendersonville
and can't be moved for several days The
engine. baggage car, dining car and mail
ear went over an embankment, it is re-
ported It is believed the wreck was
caused by spreading rails. Wrecking
crew with a physician has gone to pace
OF wreck
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Base Ball at Winston.
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston-salem, N. c., June 12.-Base-
ball season opened in Winston today with
a snappy game between Winston and
Concord. Yount and Harris were both in
fine form Winston was crippled by the
absence Of four players who will join the
team in few days. Score:
Concord !. =. :. 4
Winston =. =. :. :. =. !. 3
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Rev. A. P. Holliaeld Dead
1snecial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, NJ c., June t2.-Rev. A. p.
Hollifeh, a Baptist minister and a ma
tive of Rutherfordton county, died at the
Presbyterian Hospital this morning at 8
o'clock after am illness of three weeks.
Intestinal obstruction was the cause Of
death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
The Civil Eng insers.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., June 12-Tallyhos con
yeyed two hundred members of the Civil
Engineers through the Biltmore estate
today. There was dance tonight. The
engineers leave tomorrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
COMPARATIVE COTTON STATEMENT.

New York, June 12.-For the week enc
ing Friday, June 12: Net receipts at all
United States ports during week, 1901
net receipts at all United States ports
same week last year, 2S,9S4; total receipts
since September 1st, 1913, ,333 total re-
ceipts to same date last year, 7,421, S95 !;
exports for the week, 1888; exports for
same week last year, 1922; total exports
since September 1st, 6,370,S24; total ex.
ports same date last Year, 6,255,SO6; stock
at all United States ports, 27S,2 stock
at all United States ports same time last
year, SS1,972; stock at all interior towns
59,S21; stock at all interior towns same
time last year. 134 los; stock at Liverpool
same time last year. 5,94S,0OO; stock Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Southern League Games.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
At Memphis R.H.E.
Memphis ...0 0 8 0 001 o. 6
Atlanta .......0 01 3 0 0 Is 8
Batteries: Mcintyre and Stratton;
Wilson and Kennedy.
At Littls Rock R.HE
Little Rock ....1121 0-5 II 3
Birmingham - 0O OO0O1-S 9 8
Batteries: Eagan and Lynch; Bar
fridge and Millerick.
AT New Orleans R.HE
Nashville .,..1 0 0 001 0 0 1--3 10 2
New Orleans 20 0 0 0 o. 5 >
Batteries: Hill and Roth; C. Smith
and Hurley.
At Shreveport R.HE
Shreveport - OO0OO11O- 4
Montgomery 30 0 600 1O3-4 9
Batteries: Swami, Fisher and Graffius;
Polchow and Clark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
To Celebrate St, Johns Day.
Especial to News and Observer

oxford, N. c.. June 12-The Masons
of North Carolina viii celebrate st.
Johns Day Wednesday, June 24th., at
the Oxford Orphan Asylum. The address
of the occasion will be delivered by Bro,
w. w. Kitchin. of Roxboro.