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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
New Corporations.

The Secretary Of State yesterday is
sued a certificate Of incorporation to
The Iona Supply Company, of Melon
aids, Robson county. The authorized
capital stock of the corporation is
S25. 900, divided into shares of a par
value of 800 each. The principal in
corporators are: c. r. Tate, Puryis
N. c.; ]. S. Townsend, McDonalds, N.
c.; F. NJ. Davis, Lumberton; A. L. Hall.
of McDonalds, and Sturgeon McClel-
Ian, of Puryis. The object of the con-
Germ is to do a general merchandise
and supply business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
With Miss Ida Conlin.

At Holly Springs last Friday night
Miss Ida Conlin entertained a few
friends at her home. There were pres
ent Miss May Temple, Miss Ella Raw
lings Miss Annie Wheeler. Mr.. Ben
AIKEN, of Raleigh Mr.. r. n. Hall OF
Raleigh; Mr.. W. WinsloW of Durham,
and Prof. Davidson, of Holly Springs.
Delicious refreshments were served
and delightfui evening was spent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02

of amusement were INDUCED in such
as "bobbing the apple, F" biting thesap-
ple," Cooking in the well backwards,
etc One of the unique features of me
program was the fortune telling by
Miss Bessie Poe Law who made an
ideal GYPSY. At midnight the spooks
and terror reigned supreme
for some minutes. Later the guests
voting Miss Hill the most
charming hostess of the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
A GOOD ENGRAVING HOUSE

that's
a
mandates
mechanically perfect
Wedding Invitations j. p STEVENS
81 Whitehall St. Atlanta Ga
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02

Today is "All Saints Day and there
will be services at Christ church at IL
o'clock this morning, with Holy Conn
munion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02

A man would rather overlook M
sins than overhear them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
Miss Pauline Hill Entertains.

Last evening at her home in West
Raleigh Miss Pauline Hill 'dellghtfuliy
entertained a few friends at charm
ing Halloween Party. Various forms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
VyQ) ElAE1
AND SOCIETY

The man there, lying under the sod
His blinded eyes sealed to the hThts OF
Cod
kissed
And left on his grave. in the ghost
gray mist?
ITO me this riddle
OF Love, read clear
Would you be dead mans
Sweetheart, dear?)
He had prayed the woman his Whoie
life long;
"A kiss for a cross-a flower Tor d
song!"
Yet his starved soul went to its llhai
rest,
And the flower fell dead on his dream
less breast!
(To me this riddle
OF Love read clear:
Would you keep a flower
For a dead man, dearC
But 10, a. wonder!-a sigh-a lol1
Or the Winds voice seemed ike d liu
man moan!-
And the flower, it trembled with pas
sion fieeting:- -
Through the dust as the heart Oh li3
dead man beating?
ITO me this riddle
OF Love read clear:
Does Love forgive
In the grave, my dear y c4+on
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02

The less any man mas - tiYosaIf ty14.
the high opinion he mas -
better.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
Entertainments for Friday Evening

The Young Ladies Missionary So
ciety of the First Baptist church will
give a. musical entertainment on next
Friday evening. beginning at o'clock.
In this some of the best talent of Raj
eigh will take part.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-02
The Relief Society to Meet.

The Relief Society of the Church of
the Good Shepherd will meet this
wednesday, morning Immediately
after service.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17
The Greatest Treasure.

Recently Il gentleman entered a
prominent bank in Berlin and said to
the cashier: Il understand that you
take charge of title deeds. jewelry and
other treasures. and as | am about to
start for America and will be absent
for some time wish to place in your
hands something very valuable and
which if lost could not be replaced"
"All right. sir" was the reply. Bring
1t here whenever you please
And will you take the greatest pos,
sible care of it," asked the gentle
man.
.ln our hands it will be perfectly
SAFE" answered the cashier. "for II
will be placed in a box in our vault
which no burglar can enter"
'Oh. that wouldn't do at ALL" ex-
claimed the gentleman. "for it would
die without fresh air"
Fresh air." cried the astonished
cashier. Then. recovering his usual
self possession. he asked. What is the
treasure which you intend to place in
our CHARGE
My Wife" replied the gentleman
with a smile.-New York Herald
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

II is much easier for a woman to confide
i'll the average man than IN the average
woman. She knows that the man will re-
spcct her condolences and keep them 10
himself. He Is strong has more experience
of the world and can help the woman who
needs advice. There il every reason why
women should not trust their delicate
constitutions i'll the hands of uuskilled
persons. IL requires a thorough medical
education To appreciate and understand
the wo.nanly organism. When woman
has ills and pains that she cannot bcar
when life seems dark for every woman.
she should confide her troubles TO
physician of standing in the community,
or one who has national reputation. Ger
tainly il would not be the par, of wisdom
10 confidc i'll an ignorant person without
medical education simply because she was
a r0WaR. There Is every reason why she
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who has made the diseases OF women
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X. V. Pierce. founder of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute. of Buffalo. y. Y.
All his correspondence Is held sacredly con-
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So uniformly successful has DR. Pierce's
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fully warranted in offering to pay $500 in
cash for any case of these diseases which
he cannot cure.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets should be
used with "Favorite Prescription when
ever laxative is required
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17
Hot Water ms m Cure.

No domestic remedy can equal hot
water In cases of congestion of the
lungs. rheumatism or sore throat il
tried promptly and thoroughly. An
acute attack of Group will be usually
relieved in ten minutes IL towel or
strip of flannel folded lengthwise and
dipped into hot water. then slightly
wrung out he placed around the neck
Of the sufferer and covered so as to
retain the heat. The same placed over
the seat of pain will in most cases
quickly give relief in neuralgia and
toothache and laid over the stomach
acts like magic in attacks of collie.
Headache almost always yields to the
simultaneous application of hot wa
ter to the back of the neck and to the
feet
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Com
pany will Issue Clerical Or.
derS for 1908.

Pursuant to its usual custom. the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will issue
clerical orders for the year 1905 to or
dained clergymen having regular charge
as settled pastors of churches located on
or near its lines Clergymen desiring
such orders should make individual APP
plication for same OH blanks furnished
by the Company and which can now be
obtained from the Ticket Agents. Ap.
plications should be sent to the Genera |
Office of the Company as soon as
possible, in no case later than December
10. so that orders may be mailed by De-
cember 30. to all clergymen. entitled to
receive them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

Sold in Snow Hill by p. ID. Cottinghan
& Go. Call for free gample.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

They were sitting at the end of the
Grand basin some nights later. little
back from the balustrade overlooking
the water Boyd was speaking as he
slowly rolled cigarette.
"Do You know. ! am amazed TO think
how mistaken I was about you"
I'm sorry to have disappointed you. 4"
she said
"But you didn't That's just the
point" He leaned over suddenly. and
his face took on new seriousness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

thing. and often could hardly straighien
my back. The aching was bad in the
daytime, but just as bad at night. and
was always lame in the morning. l WIS
bothered with rheumatic pains and drop
steal swelling of the feet. The urinary
passages We're painful. and the secretions
were discolored and so free thai often
l had TO rise AT night. l felt tired all
day. Half box served to relieve me,
and three boxes effected permanent
cure"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. JustuS will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Fostcr-Mil-
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

"Why. knowing You better before.
don't you see: You're the joliest girl
I've seen for long time Ii you had
thrown me over that day at the Lib
eral Arts building | never should have
really known you probably. I'm glad
You didn't. And the reason | couldn't
think OF Your name was because
thought you should have brown hair
instead of from all sure gold.'" he
laughed.
She sat up straight with start
"Oh."
why. what is it," he asked solicit
ously. What's the trouble:''
Nothing. My feet just hurt from
walking 50 much. | have blisters on
both my heels"
Boyd looked grieved mt this announce
ment. why didn't you say so?
wouldn't have kept you going so much.
If you'll forgive me I'll promise to do
better
Thank you. Possibly shall not
have 10 bother you any more. My
friends come in the morning. Her
voice was icy
And you sc going to dismiss me
like this: Why. we haven't seen a
third of the show. | thought l was to
guide the whole party
THANK YOU. I can manage very we'll.
My cousin. for one. is quite capable
of taking care of herself She has been
to Northwestern and-she has brown
hair"
Eleanor Haskell? What do you
mean"
Yes. that's her name too. l might
have known we looked alike. but no
body ever said SO before. People are
always falling in love with her and
coming TO me to be pitied. l hate her;
l hate everybody. and I'm not going
to have you hanging around like all
the rest worshiping Ler and pouring
your troubles into my ear. Heavens,
there she is now. Go to her l can
get Il ear by myself
She WAS tired and uhstrung.
Boyd turned and saw the original
Miss Eleanor Haskell-the one he had
met before standing not ten PAGES
~ of friends. looking over the balus-
trade at the gondolierS welding thin.
flashing poles. He Shrank farther back
into the shadow of the shrubbery. She
WAS tall. stately and dark as of old.
and the peculiar feeling Of mingled adj
miraticn and fear came back TO him.
Neither he nor the girl beside him
eal&
him. and he waited. The party called
To the dark girl. and she finally turned
away. They heard her say calmly. I'M
emotionally: Yes. IL is rather good.
I'm glad we got the night view first.
DO you suppose there is any chance of
our finding Eleanor
The two OH the settee in the shadow
were motionless as the group passed
by. not noticing the young people seat
ell close together in the shadow.
When they We're well out of hear
ing Boyd leaned over suddenly, letting
his cigarette drop between his feet.
Il have much To thank your cousin
for" he said slowly. for without her
I should not have known YOU" He
stopped and picked up bit of gravel
from the path And without her adj
vent here tonight | should not have
dared 10 tell you for some time that
love you.
The girl beside him moved away just
trife.
You will think me an unutterable
cad for saying this. but it seems neces
sary to speak or lose you and l don't
want Ia do that. If you don't care for
me please believe that I am sincere"
After IL pause.
''Do you:"
'What?'
"Beleve | mean it?''
"YeS.'
Another and longer pause.
"Do you:"
"What?'
"Er er-care for me?"
Maybe"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

trout bic o f
eight or ten
years stand
ing. l suffered
the most severe
backache a IL d
other pains in
the region of
t he XII ,ineys.
These were es-
pecially severe
when STOPPING
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17
AN OLD MANS TRIBUTE.
An Ohio Fruit Raiser, Is Years Old,
Cured Of Terrible Case After Ten
Years of Suffering.

When suffering daily torture
From backache. rheumatic pain,
Amy i'll of kidneys or bladder,
Turn to Doan's Kidney Pills.
A cure endorsed by thousands.
Read an old mans tribute.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-17

Sidney Justus. fruit dealer. of Mentor.
Ohio. says: Il was cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills of severe case of kidney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
PORT ARTHUR'S HORRORS.
Torn Flesh and Bones Covering
2O3-Metre Hill.

Before Port Arthur with the Third Japanese
Army, via Fusan. Dec. 1.-THE work of remov-
ing the dead from the slopes and crests of 2O3-
Metre Hill has been completed on the north side.
The south slopes are still covered with bodies.
buried under the wreckage of trenches and
bombproofs
The long lines of Japanese dead lad out on
the top of the hill and the slopes previous to
burial presented a shocking appearance. The
effect of dynamite in hand grenades was shown
by the condition Of the bodies. which are I'M
recognizable masses of flesh and bones. Frag-
ments Of hundreds of killed We're unearthed
from the fued-in Russian trenches The heavy
tmbtrs and steel plates of the bombproofs were
torn to spInters by shells and dynamite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
CLEARING DENVER VOTE.
Injunction against Counting One
Precinct Sets Precedent.

Denver, Dec 1.-THE State Supreme Court to-
day sustained the motion made by the attorneys
for the Republican party to enioin the Denver
Election Commission from including in its off,
ciaI abstract of votes the returns from Precinct
No g. Seventh Ward. Justice Steele dissented
and remarked that the action was ''unwar-
ranted unprecedented and directly contrary to
law"
In announcing the decision. Chief Justice Cab
bert said that the evidence showed that false
ballots had been substituted for the genuine ones
In this precinct and it was the right OF the court
TO prevent the contamination OF the fraud
The decision announced to-day is said to estab-
fish precedent and the Republicans will ask
for similar action in regard 10 all precincts in
which the Supreme Court took original turiSdtc-
ton at the election, and in which II is alleged
frauds were committed. There are about fifty
such precincts.
Motions to throw out the votes OF other pre-
ctncts in which frauds have already been proved
will be considered tomorrow. By throwing out
the Democratic precincts in question the entire
Republican legislative ticket in Denver may be
elected. and Adamss 5000 majority over Pea
body for Governor In this county may pa wiped
out.
1t is announced that 120 more warrants have
been issued by the Supreme Court on applica-
ton OF the Republicans for the arrest OF persons
alleged TO have been implicated in the election
frauds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
BRITISH ARMY scandal.
"The Times's" Criticism of Delay in
PrOUiding artillery.

London. Dec. 15.-"The Times" to-day prints
a special article in which complaint is made
that there has been objectionable delay In re-
arming the artillery. The article declares that
with the exception of eighteen batteries OF
quick-fre guns hurTiedly bought in Germany
at the time OF the BOer the British army
has no guns that would seriously count In a
modern war Great Britains artillery would be
hopelessy outcassed alike in range, accuracy
and rapdty of fire and would be knocked to
pieces before it could inflict any serious damage
upon the enemy Owing TO the reluctance or
the Treasury to find money and TO other red
tape delays nine months have been wasted since
the War Secretary's committee last March de-
cided on models for new guns and II Will GER
tainly be two years before the army is properly
provided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
FORAKER WITHDRAWS 1T.
Not to Press Philippine Tariff Re
ductiOn Bill at Present.
TFRoM THE tribune BUREAU

Washington. Dec. 14.-Mr Foraker in the
Senate to-day made an earnest effort 10 amend
the Philippine Public improvements bill by the
addition Of his bill reducing the tariff on Philip
pine imports to 30 per cent OF the Dingley rates.
but finally prevailed on to withdraw the
amendment, chiefly because of charges OF IN
fairness by the Democrats. who showed de-
termination to prevent reduction Of the tariff
on imports from the Philippines. Senator Du-
bots, of Idaho, led the opposition. asserting that
it was taking unfair advantage OF the Demo-
Gratis to attempt To change the tarin by an
amendment to a bin which they had agreed
10 vote next Friday Senator Platt. or Con-
necticut. declared that in his Judgment the
point OF order made by the Senator from Iowa
was well taken as the tariff was not germane
to Philippine public improvements
Senator Foraker maintained thll nc WIS war
ranted in Offering tariff amendment, SHsl the
bill under consideration proVldea hsthous py
which the Philippines might lhcuu uepts; anu
the amendment provided the means IVi IaclIltat,
ing payment and that. moreover 'Iie soetato mao
enjoyed ample opportunity 70 Io,l1lIer me
amendment he offered. He many !leideu /" tii9
opposition and withdrew ms I'm HIielS; a.
though giving notice that he lhieHueu 70 ollsI ~
as an amendment TO the next measures WHICH
might deal with Philippine anats-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
SEVASlOPOL TORPEDOED.
Togo's attacks on Battleship Re
ported Successful.

Toxic, Dec Is Noon).-It is reported that the
Japanese have successfully torpedoed the Rus
sian battleship Sevastopo
Toxic. Dec. lathe report of Admiral Togo
was received on Tuesday night. 1t is as follows
Commander Kasama, commanding the tor
pedo f1otila, Monday night at midnight at
tackled the Russian battleship SevastOpOl. lying
outside Port Arthur. The result of this attack
has not been ascertained.
Subsequently two torpedo boats under Com
mander Masado attempted several attacks fac
ing the enemy's vigorous fire. The shock Of
the explosions OF torpedoes felt, but the next
day the Sevastopol remained in the same posi-
ton. None OF our vessels was damaged
On Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock in the morning
another torpedo flotilla, under Commander Ara
kawa attacked the Sevastopol, but the result
of this attack was not learned. In this at
tack a shell from the enemy struck the funnel
of one OF our torpedo boats and another struck
the engine room, disabling the vessel She was
towed away by her comrades There were no
casualties.
Again at o'clock in the morning Of the
same day a torpedo flotila, under Commander
Seki attempted an attack, but was exposed by
the enemy's searchlights, and, being subjected
to a heavy fire, was unable to accomplish this
purpose.
simultaneously Lieutenant Adachi, command
ing two torpedo boats. approached the enemy's
10 explode but with what effect is not known.
These attackers We're also exposed to a heavy
fire and both were hit once and three men in
I11y-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15

nome makers was taken up by President Roose-
Velt To-Day in talk with Representative Reeder.
OF Kansas AS the land and timber laws now
stand said Mr. Reeder after his talk at the White
mouse lne real estate and timber Spectator gets
the greatest benefit from the governments gener
oslty- instead or selling the timber andg 81 an
Soa 'n - o'nPaee or timber ought to be sold
builder ~ " 40 ~ 'o-iie
had a short talk with The President ahout a lei
hf -. stG ne believed Senator Depew certain
o. a. ne people for the Senator and
as II also seems to me that his reelection would
Se .e 49, P4hl'1cal move TO make. do not think
worth. - '-i'''e' ''- --- ''AS-
ftepreseitatVe Gouden OF New York discussed
naturaiizauon affairs with the President this fore
oS OH anu 4lIered Tor his approval the first draft Of
ON pIoNiu4hg Tor the creation of n commission to
oT tbe 'e laws aeSting immigration As result
Dill he introduced at 4 former session of Congress-
ana urge the passage of his new measure instead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
PUBLIC PEACE MEETING.
Speakers to Urge Ratification of
Proposed Treaties Tomorrow.

public meeting will be held at Carnegie Hall
tomorrow evening to urge the ratification OF the
pending treaties Of arbitration between tbs United
States and France, Germany. Great Britain. Portu-
gal and Switzerland The speakers will be Andrew
Carnegie Mayor Mcclellan. NJ Linn Bruce Arch
bishop Ireland ex-Mayor Low. Francis Lynde
ststson Bishop Potter. DR.. silverman and Oscar
g. Strauss The treaties mentioned are identical
with the treaty recently made between France
and Great Britain
They are supplementary to the agreements Of
The Hague conference. one of which provides for
separate agreements between any OF the slgnatory
powers to submit particular kinds of controversies
to arbitration The kinds specified In tho pending
treaties dtrerencss OF judicial order or rsla-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
PRESIDENTS POLITICAL CALLERS.
Commercial Travellers in Favor of Railroad
Rate Supervision
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Dec. IA committee from the Com
necaI Travellers Protective Association conferred
nth the President this afternoon ovs- the proposed
CREATION q interstate commerce court. The
committee consisted Of S. F. W. Crandau OF St
Louis chairman Of the national railroad committee
4" ihe association. John S. Harwood. Of Richmond
chairman n tho national legislative committee and
JohH g. siranernE. a national director. All said
'-'f were IN favor Of the Coopcr-Quarles bill now
Fei'l-HS before Congress any meaGure that will
Ho'ect the interest Of the small shippers. They
'olQ le President that he backed UP by 200
commercial travellers in the stand ne had taken on
the question
no problem Of saving the public lands for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
TO PROTECT HAwAIps NEUTRALITY.

Honolulu, Dec. 14.-The Japanese of Kauai
Island are drilling preparatory to returning to
Japan, to take part in the war. Governor Car
ter has ordered an investigation. The Japanese
Consul has issued a proclamation urging his
countrymen to take special not to violate
the laws Of neutrality and TO avoid the possibili
ty of embarrassing America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Dec 14-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
SHERMAN T NEWTON Collector of Customs for the
District Of Portsmouth, y. Il.
CHARLES F ABEE. of Maine, Assistant Commits
soner Of Indian Affairs.
CLINTON D. MACDOUGAII, United States Marshal for
Northern District Of New-York
Marshal MacDougalrs reappontment in
dorsed by the New-York Senators and several Rep
resentatives from Northern New-York He lives in
Auburn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
INNER LINE OF FORTS HELD.
Cheerful Report from Port Arthur Reaches
Moukden-Food Said to Be Abundant.

Moukden, Dec 14-Advices received at head
quarters from Port Arthur by way Of Che-Foo
say that the situation there is by no means so
desperate as represented by foreign newspaper
dispatches. The line Of main defence forts is
unbroken, and there is plenty of ammunition
nd