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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
A CELERY HARVEST.

Recording some impressions of visit
to great Pennsylvania celery farm,
a Rural New Yorker writer says
There are few buster places than this
celery farm in the height of the ship
ping season. When the celery is ready,
1t must go. Two big horses haul
machine which looks like a huge draw
ing knife mounted on wheels. This
knife is hung SO that it runs through
the banked up soil below the plants,
cutting off the roots and leaving them
standing. The accompanying figure
shows the cutting attachment, which
can be fastened 10 a wheel cultivator
or hitler Following this machine
comes a gang of men who take up the
plants and break off the outer stalks.
leaving the white inside stalks, and
pack in crates. These crates are car
ried to the washing shed. Here are
watts and tanks Of running water and
men with rubber aprons. Everything
here moves like clockwork. The celery
comes from the field with the black
muck soil on IT'S roots. These men wash
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
FLOUNCED EFFECT FINGERS.

We may be certain of one ching, and
this is that the founced skirt has by
no means disappeared, or perhaps l
should say the tiounced effect Many
dressmakers are cutting their skirts
in one. easing them round the hips,
letting them come very full to rest
about two inches on the ground. Then
graduated all the way up are bands of
braid, satin or yelvetEin other words
we have returned to the "beer barrel"
idea. This is very becoming mode
for slight woman, with a bolero or
little coat to correspond. Tailors are
using black braids in this way on blue
serge; heavy military braids look par
ticularly smart when so treated. New
York Globe.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
Honduras Draft Animals.

Draft animals in Honduras are
mules. asses, oxen and horses These
animals are all of diminutive type
and serve very well for the carrying
of freight, but for the purpose of
hauling carriages and wagons these
little beasts scarcely do; and yet they
carry packs of 200 pounds over the
mountain trails and through roaring
streams
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
A WOMAN'S REASON.

Re-"And so you think that if wo
men had the ballot they would have
minds of their own and be able to give
logical reasons for their beliefsY'
She (decisiyely)-'I know they
would"
He-"But how do you know it?"
She-"Why, because. kansas City
Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
IN ONE WAY.

Inqulsitive Citizen--"Do you think
explosions such as those OF dynamite
among the ruins ever cause rain:"
DR.. Fassig-"There is no doubt that
enough of them of sufficient violence
would cause reign of terror among
the people in the vicinity and would
make them hail with delight the end
Of the job. Baltimore American.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
TRYING IT c.. THE DOG.

North-"You never seem to be impa-
tient when somebody recommends
something for your cold"
West-"Oh, no: / just repeat it to
somebody else for trial upon himself.
If it helps him, shall know there's
something in it; If it doesn't, it can't
have any bad effect upon me, you
know. Boston Transcript.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
WOMEN WILL TALK.

Mrs. Bacon-'I see that owing to
the clearness of the air converse ton
in the Arctic regions can be carried on
by persons two miles apart"
Mr.. Bacon-"I suppose that means if
man wants to have any peace at all,
his clubhouse must be over two miles
from his home. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
A SORDID ESTIMATE.

Don't you envy the records of such
men as Daniel Webster and Henry
Clay?"
Well" answered Senator Sorghum.
webster and Clay We're interesting
takers, but they never made much
money that have heard of''-Wash
ingt0n Star.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
A CERTAIN INDICATION

Mrs. a. S.. Piring has recently
opened bank account for the first
time in her life
How do you know?"
"She has just given her next door
neighbor check for thirty five cents"
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
Town Built over a Coal mine

Many buildings in MotherwelI. Scot
land, look like the leaning tower of
Pisa. The little town is built over the
side of coal mine. Some houses
have collapsed, business is at stand
STILL and the town will probably soon
be deserted.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
6be unr1Y
Eide Of
Life.
THE OFFICE-BOY'S RECORD.
Monday, hired;
Tuesday, tired;
Wednesday, fired!
-Lippincott's Magazine
SEED CORN.

A Kansas City small boy was asked
by his school teacher to use seed
corn" in sentence.
when L was out in the country last
summer" said the youngster, 81 seed
cornstalks in a field" kansas City
Times.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
WANTED THE CURE.

Mrs. Housekeep-"Back again?
Aren't you the man gave a pie to this
morning"
Hungry Hawkins-"Yes'm. l came
back ter see if yer wouldn't gimme
some dyspepsia tablets "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Come! Come" cried the candidates.
friend, don't be disheartened so east
ly."
But I'm sure to be BEATEN replied
the candidate, dismally.
''Oh, let your motto be, He who runs
and fights away may live to run an.
other day"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
A WOMAN'S LAUGH.

A woman's culture may be readily
Judged by her laugh, by the way in
which she uses her powers of facial
expression or by her walk. To throw
the head back and indulge in hearty
ugh IS tabooed in good society. An
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
AROUSED HER SUSPICION.

Mabel-"Why in tears? Doesn't tho
ring please your
Helen-"Oh, it is beautiful, but
fear that the stone is imitation"
"Why?"
Arthur didn't say anything about
returning it in case 1 don't marry
him. Town Topics.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
Army Manenxers by Rail

During the German army maneuvers
there were moved over one railroad i'll
two days, without suspending its regu-
lar traffic, $4,000 men, 5000 horses,
G2S wagons aud 500 tons Of baggage
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01

Growers of the famous RockyforG
cantaloupe. of ROCKFORD, Colo, report
IN average net return OF $3.50 an acre
FOR the season of 1903.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-01
Cotton Onorativcs.

There are more than 1900 marilae
tending operatives in Lowell, hass..
caring for $4,000 spindies and eari.-
Ing over 100000 month in wageA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
How 1t Sticks
Raleigh Has Found 1t Hard
To Shake Off.

Hard to bear, harder to get rid of.
Is any itching skin complaint
Eczema or Itching Piles.
Doan's Ointment relieves and cures.
All itchings of the skin
Raleigh people endorse this state
E.ent:
w. ID. Brown. of 80 S. Salisbury
street, says: For the last fifteen
years / have suffered from itching
hemorrhoids or piles and can only de-
scribe the suffering | endured as tor
ture and none but those who have
suffered as l have know what torment
this affiiction is. Doans ointment
which l procured at the Bobbitt-
Wynne Drug Company, gave me al
most instant relief. I would not take
$500 for the good the box did me,
and if there were only one box in the
world it would be worth a thousand
dollars to me. You can use my name
and welcome as one who is only toe
pleased to state his opinion of this
preparation.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo
y. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name, Doan's and
take no substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15

lished in the home city of NJ
Thomas:
The strength of Charles Ran
dolph Thomas among the people
of his district lies in his integ-
rity of purpose in serving his con-
stituents, and in faithfully main
tanning a high personal charac-
ter in the office at Washington
to which he has been elected.
And when the Journal pub
lished some months ago Mr..
Thomas record in Congress there
was enough in this record. to-
gether with the congressman
personal character in office, to
warrant the very unanimous eX-
preston of his district. which has
since been given him. which
means his return to Congress.
1T has not needed political
scheming or the customary con-
vention wire pulling to secure
this practically unanimous nomi-
nation for Mr.. Thomas. His pub
lie record as the servant of his
constituents and his integrity of
character i'm office are recognized
by the voters. and the Just eSti-
mate for this record and individ-
ual character is the recognition
expressed at the county conven-
ton.
ut is a. record Of which every
voter in the Third District is
proud to have such a Congress
man, and it is a record hardly
equalled. much less surpassed in
any other congressional district in
North Carolina"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
It IS DEADLY DRY
Western North Carolina
Has Never Seen Such
a Drought.
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c.. Oct. 14.-Water
Superintendent Francis was at the
intake and pumping station yesterday
inspecting the supply of water in
North Fork and Swannanoa. He said
today that while there was plenty of
water in the Swannanoa at the pump
ing station, the North Fork was very
low. eff the North Fork supply
doesn't give out this trip" said the
superintendent, there need never be
any fear of it hereafter. | am told
that this is the most severe drought
that Western North Carolina has ever
experienced. The old inhabitants say
us much and the records prove it.
The continued drought in western
North Carolina is giving the South
ern railway officials no little concern.
The streams that supply the water
tanks on the Murphy branch are very
low, and one OF the officials is quoted
as saying that if the drought con-
tinues much longer several of the
streams are sure to fail and the sit
uation become extremely serious.
Tom Love Gets g Respite.
Tom Love, the negro who was con-
victped of burglary in the first degree
at WaynesvilIe last Saturday night
and sentenced by Judge Long to hang
on October 81. vii! not be hanged on
that date, however, as an appeal to
the Supreme Court was taken by the
neero'S counsel.
1t is expected that the case will
come before the court of last resort
some time IN December.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15

River and harbor appropriation.
$4,000.
Public building for Goldsboro. $50
600. The building is now being con
structed and the full amount of $50
600 is available.
Two life-saving stations. one at
SwansbOro, Onslow county, and one at
Beaufort Cartaret county. 10000.
Road to Federal cemetery, New
Germ $4,000.
Preliminary may for Sampson coun-
ty. $1,500.
Marine biological laboratory, Beau
fort in cooperation with Mr.. Small,
$4,000
Recently for improvements at Iab-
oratory. $4,000.
He has put about seventy-five rural
free delivery routes in the Third Dis
trict, distributing in salaries to car
riers annually. $4,000.
He has also passed through Con-
Gress and has favorable report
again upon the bill to pay the war
claim of st. Johns Masonic Lodge,
New Bern. $4,000.
He also has a favorable report on
bill to repair monument and beautify
grounds at M0ore's Greek battle
ground. Fender county. and favor
able report backed by the Secretary Of
the Treasury for new revenue cutter
TO navigate PamIico sound and Neuse
river. to cost $4,000.
At the time of his nomination the
News and Observer. writing OF Mr..
Thomas and his service in Congress
said:
Mr.. Thomas has taken a promi-
nent part in the debates in Congress
and, has made speeches of force and
ability on the financial bill in favor of
bimetalism: the Philippine question
and the subject of imDeralism the
hfe-saving service, by which he help-
ed secure an increase of pay of life
saving crews: on Southern war claims
on the trusts; on reciprocity; on
Moore's Creek battle ground monu-
Inent; on the river and harbor bill.
including inland waterway from Nor
folk and Beaufort and on the post
office appropriation bill.
with his past experience, increased
knowledge. and larger acquaintance
Mr. Thomas is better equipped now to
serve his constituents and the State.
He is d member of the important com
mittee on public buildings ana
grounds. ana by virtue of that position
has been able. not only to secure an
appropriation for a handsome public
building in Goldsboro. but to assist in
securing appropriations for the build
ing and enlargement of other public
buildings in North Carolina. In the
event the Democrats carry the next
House as is now more than probabi4
il is expected that Mr.. Thomas will be
made chairman of the public build
ings and grounds committee. a COM
mittee of importance and one where
he can serve his whole State. AS evil
dencing the esteem in which Mr.
Thomas is held i'm his district. the fol-
lowing is taken from leading edi-
torial in the New Bern Journal. pub
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
STRONG CAMP A|GN
Hon. Charles R. Thomas
Making Votes For
Democracy.
He Has Been a Useful and Successful
Legislator and Will be Reflect
ed by Very Large
Majority.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, n. c.. Oct. 13.-The
Democrats of this district are greatly
pleased with the reports that come
from the effective campaign which
Hon. Charles II. Thomas is making in
his canvass in the Third District. At
some appointments he has met his
opponent eX-judge w. S. OBJ. Robin
son and his handling of his cause has
delighted Democrats and made votes
for. the Democratic ticket. He is
we'll equipped upon every issue. State
and National. and his exposition of
party principles and National issues
has won for him the applause of
thoughtful men in every part of the
district in which he has spoken.
There is no doubt OF his triumph
ant election by a very large majority
The career of Mr.. Thomas in the
House has been marked by close at
tention to every interest of his con-
stituents and success in serving them.
He has made good" as the following
appropriations obtained for his district
shows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED.
Meeting of the University Alumni of
Guilford at the Benbow.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c.. Oct. 1.-THE
members of the Alumni Association of
the University of North Carolina for
Guilford county, celebrated Found
ers DAY." the 10th anniversary, at
the Benbow Assembly Hall here We'd
nesday night. OF the seventy-fiVe
members, there were fifty present An
elaborate banquet was provided, COW
ID. McIVer, president of the association
presided, and acted as POSTMASTER.
The toaSts and responses were in
formal, spontaneous, appropriate and
highly creditable to such an occasion.
Among those who made speeches were
Col. James It. Morehead. Hon. A M.
Scales Hon. Major Westcott Robertson,
Col. c. G. Wright, DR.. II. G. Brooks
Superintendent Of City Schools Wiley
Swift. while DR.. w. T. Whitsett presi-
dent Of Whitsett Institute, delivered
an ORIGINAL poem as he went along,
which not only made the weIkin ring
but rang with the genuine divine
afflatus.
Tho report Of Mr.. v. G. McAdoo.
secretary and treasurer OF the assoc
citation. showed the association of
Guilford county to be in excellent
condition. and the organization COM
plete Dr. c. ID. McIver was re-elect-
ed president A. w. McAiister. vice
president and V. G. McAdoo, secretary
and treasurer.
resolution Of coincidence to Mrs
NJ. w Ransom was adopted, express
sive OF the grief az the death OF Gen
eral Ransom. A telegram of con-
graduation was sent President Vena-
BILE Of tho State University on the ar
rival of the 10th anniversary Of the
founding of the University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15

On Sale at Jno. Il. FcrraIi & Co,
Fred WOOllCotts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
Many are Framing 1t.
buckingham Angio-Saxon.)

buckingham Angio-SaXOn.)
We are under many obligations to
the News and Observer for beautiful
picture of Judge Parker his mother.
his wife, his daughter and two
grand collaboration generations OF
the family. We wiz have il framed
and vii! hang it up in our home.
Thanks to Bro. Daniels!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15

On Sale at Jno. Il. T'crraIl & Co,
Fred WOOllCOtts.
SEND IN YOUR ORDERS.
Among many testimonials the fol-
lowing are printed:
am using Mrs. Rogers Homemade
Yeast with perfect success. My bread
IS all that one could wish, and keeps
better and fresher than with any yeast
ulat l have ever used. | gladly recon-
mend it to my fellow housckeepers.
MRS. J. b. TIMBERLAKE,
116 West Jones Street,
Raleigh, 4. G.
Having tried the yeast made by Mrs.
Rogers l wish to add my testimonial
as to its satisfactory qualities, and it
is sure to please all who give it a trial.
MRS. JNO. e. RAY,
Blind Institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15

| hOChllISIldI1 county,.
Boonville, Yadkin county, October
End, at night.
Hon. j. A. Brown:
Tar Heel, Bladen county. October
II.
Bethel. Baden county, October is.
lion. II. III. Hayes:
Wooten's Store, Columbus county.
October 20, at IL o'clock.
Whiteville, October 20. at night.
Clarendon, October 81. at 2:30
o'clock
Freeman, October %. at $3.50
o'clock.
- Cronly. October %. at night.
Hon II. ID. Gilmer:
Copeland. surry county. October
Sloan Academy. October 20, at
Shoals Academy. October 81.
Pilot Mountain, October Fl. at night.
Mt. Airy, October %. at night.
Ronda, Wilkes county. October &c.
| Wilkesboro. October 26. at night
Hon. II. ". Hackett:
| Statesville. October Is. at night
Hon. Fred n. WoOdard:
Jordan's Store. Chowan county, Oc-
tober 49,
Centre Hill. Chowan county. Octo-
Der 20.
Tuckahoe. Jones county October 25.
Kinston. October 26, at night.
Seven Springs. October q.
LAGRANGE, October %.
Saulston, October 20.
Marion. November 1.
Old Fort. November 2.
Hendersonville, November 5. Rally.
Hon. w. 7. CraWfOrd:
Waynesville, October Is.
Gaston's Store. October II.
{4lNA srrI,
| Brevard October IS.
Hendersonville, October 10.
Columbus. October 20.
| Marion. October 81.
Rutherfordton, October %.
Henrietta. October %, at night.
Bryson City. October "a.
| Hon. Lee :. OVePman:
Williamson, October 18th, at night.
Hon. w. &. Hammer:
Boonville. Yadkin county October
22nd. at night.
Hon. A. T.. Brooks:
| Yanceyville, October 31st.
Hon. Dan Hugh Mclean was called
home by the illness of his wife and
| his appointments at Murfreesboro
Rich Square and Aulander are with
| drawn.
| Mr.. NJ. L. John, of Laurinburg, was
called home from LenWood by the
| death of his friend Mr.. Rod McRae
! and his appointments at Lexington
and Trinity We're cancelled.
Let all the people attend and hear
| the issues of the day discussed.
r. M. SIMMONS,
Chairman.
ALEX. 7. FIELD. Secretary.
New Appointments TO" Democratic
Speakers.
| non Frank = SDTUflI--
Winton. October gath. (HeytforC
court.)
columbia. October 25th at night.
| Plymouth. October 26th, at night
Stokes, Pitt county October 2fth
/ (ralIyD
Rocky Mount, october 2Sth.
Hon. Fred A. Woodland
Camden. October list, at L o'clock
Shawboro. October 21st. at night.
Currituck, October 22nd, at /
o'clock.
Hon. Thco. T.. Kluttz-
Millingport. october 9th, 1t night
Norwood. October goth. at night.
New London, October 21st. at night
| Yadkinville. October cath, (Yaakil
/ cCuIt.)
/ East Bend October Gath, at night.
/ Dobson. October 18th.
! Elkin. October 26th
| Pinnacle October Goth, at night
Rural Hall, October 9th.
| Cooleemee, October 27th. at night.
| Hiddenite, October 28th.
lion. c. VI. Stcdman-
jamestown. October nth, at night
! Gibsonville. October 18TH
! Brown Summit, October goth
/ High Point. October 21st. at night
! ) Burlington. October 22nd, at night.
The appointments of Hon. f. y
Woodland at Harrellsville and Winton
| October 21st and 22nd are withdrawn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
Sore
Throat

Throat affections should never be neglected.
Sore throat leads 10 Quinsy and Diphtheria. II
Is of vital importance to have a remedy at hand
in the early stages of troubles of this nature
Many are the deaths that have resulted from
neglected Sore Throat
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-15
Prompt Relief.

From the effects of over ting is as
sured by taking a dose of Hostetter'S
Stomach Bitters. Pains in the Stom-
ach, Heart burn. Belching and Nausea
quickly vanish before it and further
more. when it is taken regularly al
ways cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Cos
tiveness. Torpid Liver. Inactive Kid
neys, Nervousness and Ague. We
urge YOU to give it a trial. For sale
by all druggists and dealers.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-04-16
City Council Proceedings.

The City Council met in regular
session Monday night with Presi-
dent pro TEN Hendricks in the chair,
Acting Mayor Harris being present;
Aldermen Maley Schmidt, Matthews,
Atwood and Porter were present at
roll call
Bills amounting to S715lj were
presented and ordered paid.
An ordinance to establish a legal
dumping ground was called up and
read, and passed on the second read
ing.
An ordinance relating to the con
struction Of sidewalks, and provid
ing a penalty for violation, was
called up and read, and passed on
its second reading
Sanitary and filth ordinances were
presented, read and discussed On
motion, they were laid over until
the next meeting
\ petition To have a bridge built
across South Cana on Palmetto ave
nue., and to have Palmetto avenue
opened south from the canal to Ere
mont avenue was read.
Moved. by Alderman SchmiuI,
that the street Committee prcpa.o d.
specification for such bridge and
secure bids on having same built.
and have the street opened south a.
pctilloned.
Notification from the Library Is
eociation that they would accept the
part Of the island donated by the
city was read.
Petition of property owners along
Myrtle avenue to have same accepted
as street by the city was read and
same was laid over for consideration.
\ petition Of William Allen t.
haul his boat ont under engine house
was read, and he was granted the
privilege free and nj his own risk
On motion Mayor Smith was or
dered to see that bonds of Collector
and Treasurer be made and filed at
once.
On motion committee Of three
was appointed to confer with Hall
FAX Rifles to see if fire company
can be organized and report to the
Council c. NJ Bingham. Jr, Henry
Schmidt and Mayor Smith were up.
pointed a committee.
On motion, Treasurer Peck was
instructed To write to holders If CITY
bonds to see il two Of same can be
redeemed on July let, and at wha,
figure.