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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad.

Littleton News-Reporter.
For some reasons it may be advis-
able for the State to lease the A. and
n. G.. r. r., but if the State desires
to own railroad property we know OF
no better property of its length to
own. Leaving Goldsboro Tuesday of
last week in company with a number
of editors from different sections of
the State the improved condition OF
the road soon attracted attention ana
became a subject worthy the attention
Of the newspaper makers. Many re-
membered the rough and uncomfort-
able ride over the same track few
years ago and expressed surprise that
so much improvement had been made.
None saw cause tn justify "a receiver
ship, and many thought tn present
management making money for the
State, and under the same manage
ment the State will soon have very
valuable property. The present facili-
ties for handling the business of the
road are far ahead of what they were
and. though much money has been
spent on permanent improvements, We
did not see where any money was un-
wisely expended. The big railway cor
porations of the State operate many
miles of road not in as good condition
as is the A. and n. G.. r. r. bed, and
the large systems would do well to
follow the example Of the A. and n.
C. r. r. in providing comfort and
safety for it's patrons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
MORNING TONIC.

(CharleS Gordon Ames.)
He who is true to the best he knows
today will know a better best tOmor-
row.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

The New York World says that
Chairman Taggart will make no fight
! to carry Illinois. That sounds like a
| fake. While no rainbow chaser, Tom
| Taggart will not concede any State
| ever carried by the Democrats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

In 1897, John d. Crimmins, in a
dinner at the Hoffman House, nomi-
mated Parker for President. Therefore
he claims to be the only genuine
original Parker man." He will take
out letters patent and prevent all in
Engagements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
The Modern Wav

To cure a weak stomach is to take
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at the
very first symptom. 1t does away
with starving and dieting yourself be-
cause it puts the stomach in proper
condition to digest the food In this
way it cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
constipation, Biliousness, Heartburn,
insomnia, Headache, Cramps or Diar-
rhoea. Nervous and siclly women
also md the Bitters unequalled as
regulator and tonic. We urge a fair
trial.
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTEES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

Garland e. Midget has been elect
ed chairman and A. j. Conner secre.
tary of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Northampton county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

The Confederate Veterans are to be
congratulated on securing Maj. H. A,
London, of PittSboro, to deliver the
address at the reunion on the 18th
He is editor of the Pittsboro Record
was a gallant Confederate soldier
and is captivating speaker
Wadesboro Messenger and Intelligent
Ger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

EURNETTS EXTRACT OF VANILLA.
Is the leader all the world over. Use
no other.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
Among the Railroads.

Some time ago the Atlantic Coast
Line decided to buy large number
of new cars, the contract to be award
ed, all otner things being equal, to the
company that could build them in the
shortest length of time. The cost of
the new cars will be nearly half Is
million dollars. A contract of such
Importance is eagerly sought after by
the large car building works and per
haps one of the most notable gather
ings of men from the different car
works ever assembled in North Caro-
lima are in Wilmington at the present
Messenger.
After a weeks time the damage suit
Of w. F. Redding, administrator of
Mrs. Nora Curtis, deceased, against
the Southern Railroad, was ended on
last Tuesday with verdict of $1,7OO
damages for the plaintiff. Last Sep
TENDER the deceased was ran over Sud
killed by Engineer Gamble at the rail-
road crossing In West AsheboTo.-
Asheboro Courier.
We understand the Seaboard Off
Gals are again considering the adVisa-
biity of putting on the "shoo fly
train from Weldon to Raleigh We
hope the officials may see their way
clear TO aqd TINS mucn needed tram
service to their present accommoda-
tons. Many people would gladly visit
towns south of us on business and
pleasure for a day, could they return
by night, who cannot spare twenty
four hours from home. The 'shoo
dy was the most popular train ever
run on the Seaboard. Then local
freights running in the same direction.
morning and night, handled passer-
gers. The latter no longer hapls pas
sengers and makes the demand for the
shoe fly more mperative.-Littleton
News Reporter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

A man often boasts of ancestors who
would probably be ashamed to recog-
niZe him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

Vice President Mr.. Roots reasoning
against the ticket would be as strong
as it is. When Mr.. Gladstone was 81
years old he was prime minister of
England with no indication of failure
of intellectual vigor or moral force.
At that age he carried the Irish re-
form bill through the House of Com
mons and no other man in Great
Britain could have done it. Mr.. Davis
has lived eiphtv-two years, but a man
need not be old at 50. It all depends
on the man. Many years do not mean
infirmity. From what we gather Mr..
Davis is younger man than Mr.,
Fairbanks, his opponent-broader
more vigorous virile and energetic a
man with infinitely more of human
warmth and sympathy and purpose.
1t is a sturdy, green, growing old oak
against an iceberg.
eff Mr.. Roots solemn warning
against the possibility of the death of
the President in his term of office had
been put before the country four
years ago it might have been timely
and efficacious. If with earnest
rhetoric and impressive warning the
people had been brought face to face
with the probability that Mr.. Roose.
welt might become President in place
of Mr.. Mckinley perhaps they would
have preferred even Bryan and Sewali
to such a chance. But with a man like
Mr.. Davis in second place-a man full
of years, life and experience. with
strength and activity undiminished,
man of affairs and successes and of
the age of Gladstone was when in
the prime of his power and in the
zenith of his achievement, the public
is not likely to consider Mr. Root
seriously. 1t will be more disposed to
regard him as an able lawyir trying
to make the best of a disappointing
case and falling back on frivolous and
irrelevant contentious than as a states
man saying something worthy of at
tention.''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
Political Chat.

In It's account or the Orange Couli'S
convention, the Chapel Hill News mas
this to say of Oranges next represeh-
tatve:
Nor did the convention make
mistake in naming Ira e. ID. Andrews
as our next representative. he grauu-
ated from the University in the class
of 1888 and obtained his license 10
practice law last February. ne
though young, possesses that streilsth
of character and ability that VIII en-
able him to reflect credit upon MIN
self and upon his county in the next
General Assembly"
A story is published that ex-Secre-
tary Root refused to become the ne
publican candidate for Governor oi
New York because he is principal
counsel for James j. Hill and ). rlei RE-.
pont Morgan in the Northern Securl-
ties litigation.
Two correspondents in the Greens ~
boro Patriot suggests Hon. a. c.
Scales for State Senator. he was - 49,,
ator in 1897 and no better OF ~,
capable man has served IN lhe
eral Assembly in this decade
Leader Murphy. of TammanS, ~ th
mands that McCarren be itta, 10
State craftsmanship. That niae mo
giving the Democratic commit con~
pain and anxiety. After q ioli7 Rvar,
ference between Sheehane NIoo a,,Id no
and Murphy, no agreement oncl,des
its story: - Murphv
"It is understood that Mr.. M 9 tI,a
at this conference fatty demahee 80, 'i his
Senator McCarren be dropped i'm ~
position of Chairman Of the he'd pem fhat ne
ic State Executive Comiillsa,,1, Hall be
also demanded that IaHdi ,terferenc,
given immunity from any i, IFS own
from the State organization orda at snch
territory, and that it be t1 haen expect
treatment as might have s, Zen between
ed had no differences a.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06
STATE NEWS.

Court will be in session in Chatham
next week, with Judge +. L. PEBBLES
presiding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

Owing to the continued rains there
has been general and very great
deterioration in crops in this section
in the last two weeks. Both cotton
and corn have suffered severely, and
the indications are that unless we soon
haze fair weather crops on flat lands
will be ruined. The deterioration in
cotton is already at least 25 per cent
-Wadesboro Messenger and Intelli-
pencer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

At meeting of the members of the
Presbyterian church in this city last
Sunday. by an almost unanimous vote,
it was decided to not accept the resig-
nation of Rev M. c. Arrowood. and as
there was such a pressure brought to
bear upon him by his people, Mr.. Ar
roWood has decided to reconsider the
matter and remain pastor of the
church at this place.-Burlington
News
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

Messrs. w. l.. Holt and w. M. Nor
gan left today for New York, where on
Saturday they will sail, with their
New York manager, MIR. j. r. Will
liams, and party of friends, for New
Foundland. to inspect the Humber
Mining Companys property, in which
they are largely interested. They Will
sail on the Munin, the Humber Com
panys steamer.-Fayettevl Obser-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-06

1t is difficult for some widows to
keep up a sOrrowful appearance long
enough to collect the life insurance.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
Fens Wang Cheng Falls Into
Hands of Japanese.

st. Petersburg, May 8, $50 a.
m.-Two official dispatches CAL
culated to increase the depression
existing among ali circles in Rus.
sia were given out last night.
From the point of view of the
progress of the campaign the most
important is that regarding the
capture by the japanese without
opposition of Feng Wang Cheng
on May 6. The second gives de-
tails concerning the killed, wound
ed and missing among the troops
under the command of Lieut.. Gen
Lassalitch as the result of the
lighting on the Yalu, the number
of which totals 2,397 officers and
men.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
A SURE THING.

It,is said that nothing is sure
except death and taxes, but that
is not altogether true. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
is sure cure for all lung and
throat troubles. Thousands can
testify to that. Mrs. e. r. Van
Metre of Shepherdtown, w. Va,
says: "I had severe case of
Bronchitis and for a year tried
everything heard of, but got no
relief. One bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery then cured me alb
solutely." It's infallible for
Group, Whooping Cough, Grip:
Pneumonia and Consumption. Try
it. It's guaranteed by Crawford
Bros, j. f. Mackey & Co., and
Funderburk Pharmacy. Trial
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11

We believe we have the INCEST STOCK that has ever been Lancaster
We are anxious Tor the public to goods We have them ranging
II cents per yard up.
be sure and ask the prices when you are looking around
tW Remember we will not be undersod
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
AmbuShed and Shot in the
Dead Of Night.
Laurie Patterson of Fort Mill
hliled as 1e Entered His Iard.
w. E. Deaton Accused of
Crime.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Fort Mill, May Sd. Laurie
Patterson, we'll known young
man, was shot last night about
11.3O o'clock just as he was enter
ing his yard and died about an
hour later. A post mortem ex-
animation showed that he had
been shot in the left hip near the
backbone with six buckshot, which
perforated the intestines and lodg-
sd just under the skin Oil the right
side.
The verdict Of the coroner's
jury, which held an inquest over
the remains today, was "That j.
l.. Patterson came to his death as
the result of gunshot wound in
fiicted by w. e. Deaton, upon
the ante mortem statement of Mr..
Patterson that the shooting was
done by Deaton and strong cir
cumstantiaI evidence" Deaton
was arrested early this morning
and was taken to jail by Sheriff
Logan this afternoon.
Testimony was introduced at
the inquest showing that bad blood
had existed between the two men
for some time, and that Deaton
had frequently made threats
against Patterson. The funeral
services will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock at the resi-
dence of the deceased, who is sur,
vived by Il wife and little girl
about 6 years of age.
Deaton came to Fort Mill about
Is years ago from Concord, N.
c., and has since been employed
as loom fixer in the mill of the
Fort Mill Manufacturing company,
Several years ago he married Miss
Mary Faulkner, a daughter of
Mr.. T. D. Faulkner, one of the
towns oldest citizens. They
have four children.
Mr.. Patterson was reared in
this community and was the son
OF Mr.. w. f. Patterson, farmer
living q few miles south of town.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
Boosting, He Fell to Instant
Death.

Chicago, May 6.-From a lad
der $50 feet up the side of a tenn
porary tower at Steger, ILL.,, Mich
ael Trutcius fell to instant death.
Fifty fellow workmen in a piano
factory witnessed the plunge.
The tower, which is of steel and
more than 200 feet high, had been
erected for the use of photos
grapher in taking birds eye
view of the town. Trutcius, who
was21 years of age, had boasted
that he would be the first person
to climb the tower, aiding: "I'll
climb to the top if l break my
neck for it,
HIS companions cheered him
on, and he slowly climbed the wire
ladder on the outside. More and
more halting he assembled until
when $50 feet high, he stopped
suddenly, cluug desperately and
fell. His neck was broken.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
Prominent Men Killed.

Kansas City, Mo-, May IA
special to The Star from Austin,
Texas, says: A sensational killing
occurred today at Lullng so miles
southeast of Austin. S. l.. Nix
on, a member of the State Demo-
cratic executive committee, shot
and killed r. w. Malone and Col
Veasy, two prominent citizens of
Luling. Nixon is wealthy plant
er. The shooting is said to have
grown out of an old feud.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
QUICK ARREST.

j. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala.
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case of piles causing "a
tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve quickly arrested further in
flammation and cured him. 1t
conqners aches and kills pain. 25c
at Crawford Bros, j. f. Mackey
d Co., and Funderburk Pharmacy,
Druggist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
MADE YOUNG AGAIN.

Zone of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills each night for two weeks put
me in my teens again" writes ID
Ii. Turner of Dempsctown, Pa.
They're the best in the world for
Liver, Stomach and Bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never grippe
Only 25c at Crawford Bros. j..
+. Mackey & Co.. and Funderburk
Pharmacy, Drug Stores.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11

Toxic, May T., p. m.-Vice
Admiral Togo's official recital of
the latest engagement off Port
Arthur, which WAS received here
today, shows that the Japanese
have blocked the entrance to the
harbor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the ~ <<~
Signature of &zzASzzS@
Instructed for Parker.

Hartford, Conn, Nay 6.-In
one of the stormiest gatherings
the party ever held In Con-
necticut, the Democratic State
convention today chose IA dele
gates to the St. Louis convention
and instructed them to vote as
unit and for Alton b. Parker of
New York as the presidential
nominee.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
CAROLINIAN KILLED IN ALABAMA.

Bethune, May S.-A telegram
was received here this morning
from Andaluda, Ala, stating that
Mr.. Ben j. Gardner, who went
from this place to Alabama about
thrse years ago, was killed yes
terday afternoon by Jim Wright.
No particulars were received.
Mr.. Gardner was 81 years old
and was unmarried. Hs YVES a
son of Mr.. S. r. Gardner of this
section and was we'll liked by all
who knew him. The body, ac-
companied by his cousin, Mr.. Sid
X. Gardner of Andalusia, will ar,
rive here tOmorro
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11
(cV York RACKET SlOrc ,
MILES, Old STAND
Is Now OPEN
With a full line Of
Dry Goods,S hoes,
Hats, Clothing and
General Merchant
disc.
Happenings In The State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor
respondents of The Columbia
State.
IN SEARCH FOR wAISKEY CONSTABLE f
KILLED NEGRO.

KILLED NEGRO.
Greenwood, May 6.-State
Constable Davenport shot and
killed Bill Williams, a negro, at
Ninety-Six today.
From accounts received here If
appears that the officer attempted
to search the negro's house for
whiskey The negro and three
other negroes who were present
engaged him at once in scuftle
and took the constable's stick
away from him and attempted to
use it. at this point Davenport
used his pistol.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-11

Fuley's Honey and Tar pccn>
liurly adapted for asthma, bron
chi'ls and hoarsencss. Sold by
Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-02-19
SAVAGE ATTACK ON SANTIAGO.
Dominican Government Forces Defeat
%: the Rebels.

New York, Feb. 1S-A savage at
tack on the city of Santiago has re-
suited in the complete rout of the reb-
els by the government forces, says
Herald dispatch from Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo. Many were killed and
wounded on both sides.
For some time an attack has been
expected. On Tuesday the revolution
lists entered the city unmolested un-
til they had reached the government
house.. Then the government forces
opened fire. The rebels answered and
the battle ragged for several hours.
Polin Espaillat, one of the rebel lead
ers, fell with a bullet wound that
broke his leg.
Panchito Perez and many other rev.
olutionists were killed and, seeing
that their attack was futile, the rebels
fed, closely pursued by the govern
ment soldiers. Espaillat was left on
the field of battle and made a pris-
oner by the government troops. 4.s
The government losses are not
stated, but two officers are known to
have been killed and several men
wounded.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-02-19
CAPTURE OF THE VARiAG.
Russian Cruisers Fate Predicted by.
Japanese Officer In 1900.

Japanese officer In 1900.
When the Russian cruiser Variag,
which was built by the Cramps, re-
the big white ''23'' OH her smokestack,-
indicating that she had made the ex-
ceptional speed of twenty-three knots
an hour, she anchored in the Delaware,
and on the following day hundreds Of
visitors swarmcd over the beautiful
ship, while thousands viewed her from
the shore. says Il Philadelphia dispatcli
TO the New York Times. Il
Among those who gaZed at her from
one of the piers was a little brown
skinned man, who looked the Japanese
sailor all over. This little man was
Chief Engineer Takakura, now Admi.S
raj TalIakura. Said he pointing to tha'
Russian colors flying at the masthead
Of the Variag: 49,
How would the japanese flag look
flying there instead of that rag?"
"Probably," was the reply, 1T might
look we'll from your standpoint" a
"Well, you wait" said he, turning
away. ut will surely happen one of
these days. Mark my prophecy"
The visit of Admiral Takakura at the
time of his prophecy was due to the
fact that the mikado was having built
by the Cramps the cruiser Kasagi,
which was about completed. The
workmen grew to know and admire the
ability Of the silent little Japanese ma
val officer who watched the construc-
ton Of the Kasagi from the time the
first blow was struck in her structure
until she was finally completed.
-
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-02-19
REPLY TO HAYS NOTE.
Russian Answer Will Be Ready in {
Few Days.


st. Petersburg, Feb. b.1S.-Russia's re-
ply to Secretary Hays note on China
probably will Sbe made in a few days.
1t will acquiesce in principle, but with
certain reservations regarding Chinese
administrative control over the re-
gion in Manchuria leased to Russia or
covered by the Chinese Eastern rail
road, in order to safeguard existing
Russian interests. When the note was
first dispatched to the powers the au-
thorities here undeniably were dis
posed to view it with suspicion and
therefore it's reception by the other
cabinets was awaited with keen in
terest
Russia has not yet given permis
sion for any military attaches to join
the Russian army in the field. Re-
quests have been received from all the
powers, including the United States,
and it is understood that Viceroy AL
exieff, to whom the question was re-
ferred, would prefer that foreign at
taohes should not join in the Russian
field operations until March. explain
ing that, owing to the unexpected sud-
denness of the outbreak of hostilities,
it is difficult to make arrangements
for their comfortable accommodation,
especially during the severe weather,
until that time.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1904-02-19
$1.5O A YEAr

81 have Il terrible walk before me to
get home tonight, since the cars have
stopped running. such as would have
In few other cities. Baltimore has
grown so rapidly and it's suburban
communities extend so far that the
prostration Of it's electric car lines
works peculiar havoc. l have wished
many times that this were q smaller
city. where l could live nearer my
work. But I suppose I must accept
this as one of the penalties entailed by
Baltimore's growth. In Chicago l un-
derstand that much of the pavement
was of wood and so burned up too. You
will notice that our pavement has been
undsturbed by even calamity of this
magnitude. and the showers of brick
and stone that have fallen upon it will
leave it no more irregular than it was
yesterday. l tell you. Baltimore is a.
great city and never showed it more
than today"
An experienced fire fighter who saw
the Chicago disaster in 1871 relates
that certain phenomena then observed.
but of the rarest occurrence, could be
plainly noticed on the night of the
fire. He says: "a building would be
aglOw at the corner Of a block, but the
rest Of the line perfectly dark and ap-
parently safe for the time being. Sud-
denly building half block away
would be seen all aglow inside, and
almost with the promptness with
which electric lights may be turned
on in the different parts of theater
the buildings one after another would
blossom forth into this brilliant glow
and would soon be in flames. The heat
was so intense that everything leaped
into flame in the entire region affected
This is the trouble with big fires
their cumulative force is not offset by
any corresponding increase in the eff
cheney Of fire fighting apparatus. Twen-
ty engines will throw only twice the
water of ten. Twenty buildings in
flame. on the other hand, will produce
conditions four times as favorable for
the spread of combustion as ten build
ings and perhaps forty times as fa.5
vOrable. Certain it is that great fire.
outruns the fighting apparatus of the,
world, and it is only by checking a.
fire in its beginnings that the worst REL
suits can be avoided"