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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-30
Josey Hardware Co.

See our Window Screens. Best you
ave seen.
JOsEY HARDWARE Co.
Twentieth Century Screen Windows.
hey stay III. You can slide them up
bd down or take them out at will.
bid only by
JOsEY HARDWARE Co.
\ few Wonder Freezers left.
JosEY HARDWARE Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10

here in Raleigh, in 1875, three OF the
bisnops of that church attended, and,
daily, all three of them sat on the stage,
in Tucker Hall, where they W, e seen and
heard by the thousands Of people who
came to participate in the proceedings
OF that most interesting occasion; but,
on the same stage, over to ore SIDE,
there sat an old woman. whose eyes and
ears caught everything; who sometimes
smiled and sometimes cried; whose
hunchy figure. old time clothes and fly
bonnet attracted the attention of everyone
who entered the hall. That was Aunt
Abby" Not the Abby House of 1845, nor
Of 1850, when engaged in law suits, nor
the Abby House of the war and recon
struction periods, when she, like the man
of Gadara who lived among the tombS
could not be restrained; but, Aunt ABBY
redeemed; clothed, and in her right mind,
with a heart as full of gratitude as was
his out of which the legion OF devils mad
been driven, when beseeching Jesus that
he might be with him. 1t looked so
strange to see her there, to see her smll-
ing and weeping when men talked OF tae
love and of the mercies OF God; so strange
to see one, just little While ago, so
full of sin, and so prone to seek the
company of scoffers, enjoying the COM
pany of the people of God. One sitting
out in the congregation, could hear
whispered conversation like this: Which
is Marvin; and which is McTyeire; and
which is Doggett? And what Old woman
is that on the stage? And when told /:
was Abby House, the question would re
What's she doing up there among the
bishops?" Yes, it was strange slgnt'
but no more so than seeing that man Who
SO lately was dwelling among the tonns
and cutting himself with stones clothed
and in his right mind, sitting at the feet
of Jesus. And, dear reader, IL we are
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10

50 fortunate as to get glimpse of heaven
We shall meet many surprises there; for
We shall see many whom we have judged
to be unworthy here, and, in our self
righteousness, have Stunned, sitting on
the right hand of the Father, very close
to the friend of sinners, whose blood can
wash away all sin and make the foulest
clean. No one enjoyed that Centennial
occasion more than Aunt Abby; and
perhaps, she had more to be thankful for
All the bishops, as well as Aunt Abby,
who sat on that stage, and most of the
speakers have gone to their rewards.
1t was said that Aunt Abby was on very
Intimate terms with President Davis,
and always called him Jeff when in con-
versation with him; and, it made no diff
ference to her whether callers were al
lowed or not, to see the President, she q
manage somehow to see him. She heard
the ex-president was at the Marlborough
House on one occasion and went to see
him. The meeting between them was
amusing Tor the reason that she gave
him pair of her home-knit socks, and
was anxious to know of him when he ex-
pected to have another war. / do not
youch Tor the truth of 1t, but I hear
that she went to Washington city during
Grants administration to see the gold
chair she heard that the President sat in.
That was before she professed religion.
quit saying bad words, and doing ugly
things She got into the White House
saw President Grant, and then turning
and looking about she asked where's
that golden cheer?'
Inc PRESIDENT said he didn't know
She said, There's one here somewhere
for Joe Turner told me so. and 1 know
he wouldn't tell me lie; and I've com"
all the way from North Carolina to see
II, ana don't want to hear any more
OF your lies about it, Bring that golden
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10

cheer right out. and let me see it and
sit down in it."
After a long parley with the President
she was forced to leave without seeing
the Cheer" but she always thought that
Grant hid it from her. She knew there
was a golden chair there somewhere, for
Joe Turner told her SO. and Joe Turner
would not tell her lie.
In the last days of Aunt Abby she was
quiet, gentle minded old lady and
seemed never happier than when in
prayer meeting. She opened the doors OF
her little cottage for prayer meeting SER
vices and seemed to enjoy, as much IS
anyone could, the hymns, prayers and ex-
hortations She was sick for quite
while before she died. but l don't think
she suffered for ,Ae lack Of food. medicine
or attention. / went to see her few
days before her death, and as / was
taking my leave Of her I remarked thar
was going away from the city Tor a lew
days Then said she, IN tell you
goodbye for good, for l won't De mere
when you come back, but VIII De Win
Minnie abiding to my Wl1e, VINO hau
died a little while before. And holding
my hand for a moment she asked 10
YOU want to send her any word? |
never saw her afterward, for when l re-
turned her weary body had been lard to
rest, and her blood-washed soul, freed
from the troubles of this life, had gone
hcme to rest, and be forever with Him
who died to save sin-cursed world.
"AlI,s well. that ends well" It is not
how one is born, how one is reared, how
one runs for awhile; but. how The race
ends.
The toughest diamonds when polished
are as bright as any; they may nave lain
FOR ages in the dirt unnoticed, but they
arc diamonds all the same, and sooner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10

or later will find their places in the
crowns of kings.
The gospel is the power of God unto
salvation and will save, to the uttermost,
all who believe. A great sinner may be
q saint. Whosoever will let him take the
water of life freely.
r. II. WHITAKER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10
Our Shoe Department
Carpets

In this great January Cleanup SAL
short ends, small pieces and dropped pat
terns-all at a sweeping reduction IN
prices-marked in plain figures. No extra
charge will be made for cutting or MAX
ing up these bargain carpets.
SPECIAL "CLEAN-UP' SALE OF RUGS
Various kinds and sizes at big bargain
prices. A housekeeper's big opportunity
for Rug Bargain.
GREAT JANUARY "CLEAN-UP" SALE
SPECIAL TABLES.
Hamburg Embroideries, Straight Regr-
Lar Goods, at Is off the regular prices,
making the biggest bargain of the sea-
son. Right in time to use them when
you can get your sewing done.
GREAT JANUARY CLEANUP" SALE
SPECIAL TABLES.
Table Covers, Portieres and Couch Gov
ers reduced in price 1-3
SFECTAL TABLES.
English White Marseilles Quilts-sone
of them just stock handled on the wrong
side, perfectly clean on the right side
all marked in plain figures at clean up
prices. Great big bargains for house
keepers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10
Great January
Clean Sale

TOWEL BARGAINS.
"Special-clean' up prices in Linen
Towels.
If you are wise you will lay in years
supply when you can buy at such bar
gain prices. Housekeepers must not let
this opportunity pass them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10

nnn ptnddm ungratJ h
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10
Great January
:" Clean-Up'' Sale
Sweeping Reductions

REDUCED IN PRICE 49,
FINE FURS
EVERY TAILOR-MADE SUIT,
EVERY CHILD'S COAT
EVERY MISSES COAT,
EVERY LADIES COAT,
EVERY LADIES' RAIN COAT,
EVERY LADIES WAIST,
EVERY LADIES SKIRT.
Great January "Clean-Up"
Sale
SPECIAL TABLES
DRESS GOODS REDUCED 1-3 IN
PRICE.-Stylish seasonable g Oods-not a
thing the matter with them-only we do
not carry dress goods over the next sea-
sen. Winter goods we sell in winter time.
soc goods, 1-3 off =. :. ;. $500. E. 33c
75c goods, 1-3 off =. E. =. -. =. soc
S1.00 goods, 1-3 off E. :. :. :. -. SIC.
GREAT JANUARY CLEANUP" SALE.
Day and Evening Silks reduced in price
oDa-third
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-10
Great January
* n-Up" Sale

REMNANTS-Cotton goods, wooden
dress gods, etc., etc, on special tables.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
SLIGHT CAUSES FOR WAR.
BIoodshed often Begun With Very
Little Provocation.


Little Provocation.
At least it was no small matter that
brought Russia and Japan to hostili.
ties. There was good deal of truth
in the saying that England drifted
into the Crimean war without knowing
exactly why it did So No less accur.
ate was Lord Palmerston's familiar
declaration concerning the Schleswig-
Holstein troubles. Only three men in
Europe, he said, ever knew what those
war.making troubles were. Two OF
the men died before the war broke out
and the third forgot what was the
point in dispute. A sighting refer
ence by Frederick the Great to Nine.
Pompadour was one of the exciting
causes of the seven years war. An
overturned glass of water was one OF
the contributing elements to another.
The omission of simple etc" was
the peg upon which an earlier one was
hung. The theft of lady's pettlcoat
brought Moors and Spaniards to blood
shed. The smashing of a mandarin's
teapot was the basis Of a war between
the imperial forces of China and hill
tribes which lasted for generations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
] e9f Ff4' I - '.@ ExF Ns
WOMEN SOLD 5Y AUCTION.

7" oamse's Of Babylon Were Once
Disposed Of.
Aa auction of unmarried ladies used
t"he place annually in Babylon. In
|ery district they assembled on a
sain oay OF every year all the vir.
rs ol manageable age. The most
aa1.aole was first put up, and the
~ VINO bid the largest sum of
lucy gained possession of her.
second in personal appearance fol.
su' and the bidders gratified them.
'es with handsome wives accord.
~ .ne depth of their purses. But
lA., !" seems that there were in
~ .'on some ladies for whom ne
~ was likely to be offered, yet
~ a'so We're disposed of SO provi-
were the Babylonians. When all
'eautiful virgins were sold, the
~, ordered the most deformed who
s'u marry her with a small sum,
\ "ss w at length adjudged to the
!. "no would be satisfied with the
.;, T., ana in this manner the money
vas from the sale of the handsome
W. as portion to those who were
VI dlsasreeable looks, or that
any other imperfection. This Gus.
-, ,eValied about 500 years before
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
IN 4 PAINFUL SITUATION,
Distinguished Traveller Victim of Mis-.
take Of Bell Boy.

Distinguished Traveller Victim of Mis-.
take of Bell Boy.
The train ON which the distin-
guished citizen was travelling for the
purpose of fulfilling a lecture engage.
ment ives late and he arrived at his
destinat1on only an hour or two before
the time appointed for the meeting.
He W. ( straight to hotel and was
shown - % his room.
He Was tired and dusty.
Boy lie said, bring me a whlsk.
The boy Went to execute the mis-
sion, and few moments later COM
mittee from the local society urder
whose auspices he was to appear
called upon him in his room.
He was comforting with the commit
tee when the boy returned, bearing
tray containing glass of water and
sualler glass with a red liquid in It.
'What's this?" he demanded.
'It's the whisky you ordered, sir."
Il didn't order any whisky" he
gasped. II ordered whisk broom!'
But every member of the committee
representing the Turkeyville Total Alb.
stinence Society will believe to his
dying day that the distinguished lee
urer got exactly what he had ordered
on that occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
HEARING TOMORROW
tContlnued from Page u

t El2h(S III the matter to be looked intG
by The railroad commission, whose
authority is supreme. and who were
created for the purpose of adjusting
inequalities of this nature.
We trust that the railroad commits
sion, through its chairman, will see
ut to look into this matter at once.
ana II deemed necessary by him and
the other commissioners, to call a
meeting and set day for the hearing
OF our complaints against this unjust
and unnecessary discrimination in
freight rates.
Most respectfully yours.
The petition is signed by the fol.
lowing business people along the line
Wesner Bros, j. s. Jackmon. r. r.
Williams, Carl Spellman, Mrs. /. G.
Williams, w. D. Galloway. Y. Mon
dough, Drake Bros, Mrs. s. A. Nc
'klnzle, r. r, Adams, Wesner and
Bennett, John Gaines, John F.. Sen.
nett, j. NJ. Oracle. f. +. Sbeppard
Mercantile company, E. S. Carr Asa
B1unson, W. b. Cook, Richard Nav r
and P. company, shippers on the line
OF the Pine Bluff Arkansas River
railroad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
F ire side Journeys.

Nine IS au humble. teilsome LOT.
AMI pheasant trips Ger Land and seq
Nor wheel hof sail eer moffors me.
Day heids me carehomtd, but the NIGHT
CHEEKY with hcartbtre glowing li@ht
NouchS#fes rare journeys with the elves
That hide i'll covers On my shelves.
From ouen page these curious friends
Come oNt at call, with pQser that sends
Me iH tkeif wake. ut lightning pace.
Through sturiad realms OF time anl
space.
From frozen fields Of Arctic snow
To Wales whore uopie splendors glow,
Past efaRgN heights. =rr waters wide,
Fearless We soar. We glance, We glide.
Famed kings and lovely queens we greet;
knights-en -enant in their Journeys meet,
With founders and explorers stray
Or talk With scholars by the way
Sases look on with solemn eyes,
Dropping their queries and replies.
While mySticS breathe beWildcrinS
dreams.
Till all the air with wonder teens.
The sweet hours come, the sweet hours
60.
Upon the hearth the fire burns low;
Then dainty singers, dreamN-eNed,
From Rhythmic covers softly glide
Grooming their low. delicious rtlncs,
And. lul!ed by cadence of thetttnes.
I fall asleep amid the elves
That hide in covers on my shelves.
jean Wilson i'll National Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
fncoaVenient Popularity.

A physician before going on his
vacation visited some of his patients
to say good bye. He called at the resi-
dence of one of his best ones, {
society woman, and asked of the ser
want:
rs Mrs. X at home?'
Walk in. Doctor, and take a sea
in the parlor, said she.
The doctor did SO, and after wait
ing awhile grew impatient At last
he called for the servant and whep
she came inquired:
"Where is Mrs. X? Have you in
formed her Of my call?"
oh said the maid, she went to
Newport yesterday"
Then why did you tell me to be
seated and waltz"
"Oh, Mrs. X told me, For the Doc.
tor I am always at home"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
STEAMBOAT EXCURSION

The steamer Henry Sheldon will be
81 the landing Monday evening, and
give an excursion up the river Mon
AS night Tickets for round trip. 90
cents. Boat will be found at The
courthouse square landing. Boat
leaves at 9 p. III. ana returns at 1880
p M. Good music by 1ha Lite Rock
orchestra and light refreshments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
TO INVESTIGATE GRAVEL

Mayor Il. King White and eao6. II.
VI. Gaibraifh Of 1he board Of public
affairs leave tonig1t for Baardon.
whore they 90 to SEQ about the load.
ing of gravel 10 He shipped 10 Pine
Bluff to be used on the city streets.
Mayor White SAYS the city is 70 fur
nish the necessary labor to lead The
gravel on tho cars and he thiaky this
VIII be the cheapest gravel ever
LOn2ht by the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
Was II You?

Somebody did a golden deed,
Somebody proved friend in need,
Somebody sang a beautiful song,
Somebody smiles the whole day long.
Somebody thought It's sweet to live.
Somebody said. I'm glad to give"
Somebody fought valiant hght,
Somebody lived to shield the right.
Was that somebody you?
Buffalo Evening Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
Crookedest Ra,iwaY.

The crookedest railway In the
world is ere from Boswell to Fried
ems. Pa, the airline distance being
fi"e miles The road doubles itself
four times, and at one point, after
making a loop of about five miles, the
road comes back to within 500 feet OF
itself on a grade fifty feet lower.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
MISTAKE IN INITIAL.

T The Graphic quoted Mr. ]. M. Tay-
lor with reference to the Cotton Belts
coming down the river front when it
should have been J. G. Taylor. mis-
take in the middle initial of the
name,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

We have re=opened oUr grocery
store, at No. 1919 West S.>tn avenue
eth a complete stock OF staple ano
fancy grceries, together " r. country
prduce, and will be glad ta serve oul
friends and the public IN general
prompt delivery.
U. W. POSS AND son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08

A-1ust keep your eyes on Bruce $
photo allery.
ro, 7. B. Trulock is slowly i'm
proving in health.
For drinks try the Valley sa-
,oon Fred senyard.
Shepherd puppies for sale; $3.50
oach Apply at Third avenue '1ctel.
Mice 1urnwned room for rent, ap-
,,v at 421 West Fifth West avenue.
Your choice of all our mems S.
and &c Oxfords at 1915. katzenstein.
-Creen River whisky at the Val
,ov saloon. corner Fourth and Main.
-For beer, cigars and liquors. cali
at Valley saloon. Fred senydrd,
proprietor.
-Wauted-To buy a secondhand
letter copying press, size i2Nif. -Au-
-. IT care Graphic
.-Home made bread, whole wheat,
re and graham breads at Mrs. Holt
mans No 10S East Ninth avenue.
ANY person to distribute our
SAMPLES; SIS weekly. steady. Mgr.
Empire 1 Wells street, Chicago,
ILL.,
Three dollars and seventy-hve
cents for your choice Of any mems
Oxfords s. and $6 values. katzen-
stein.
The city treasurer's bo ks will
lose in few days. Pay your vehi-
Gle and license tax and save the pen
lties and fines.
Bunch of four keys found and left
at the Graphic office. The owner can
have same by describing keys and
paying for this advertisement.
We buy and sell all kinds OF sec
ondhand goods; also pack and ship
furniture. Sidney Helms, 210 West
Second avenue. Both Phones.
Why bake your own bread or be
atisfied with bakers bread when you
can get bread the same as made ~
hcme from Mrs Hoffman, No. l0S
East Ninth avenue.
Mr. George Wells. formerly of
e Cornell Concert company has ac
epted position as trap drummer
for LeMaires band. and will play
with that band in the future
-For estimates and prices on all
kinds of upholstering. Work done
promptly and neatly. Call Or tele-
phone W. S. Beard, Twelfth avenue
md State street. Old phone, 896.
Chief Culpepper says the town is
citing good and that matters in the
oliee court are very quiet. Only
cry lew arrests were made Saturday
lght and these were for minor Of
enses.
ouhd-ln my pasture, Friday
ofh'ng. August 3. one fine milci
w. Owner can have same b. de-
'ioihg COW and paying costs Ap-
e22 East Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08

Can't Tell the Difference.
There are people in the world who
fail to discover the difference between
having strong convictions and being
plain obstinate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08

Market for Swedish Matches.
Sweden sent three-quarters OF 4,QOos
600 gross boxes Of matches imported
into this country in 1868. 80 g
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
PANToRlUM CLUB.
No. 1908 Pine St

No. 1908 Pine St.
A place where you can have your
suits Of clothes pressed a month for
one dollar; cleaning extra. Ne send
for and deliver same. Everybody
join. Old phone 576.
IT M. C. LEVY, Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08

,e.,, e'eetrieity in Egypt.
=. every city in the interior of
= Is now lighted by electricity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08

Worlds Locomotives.
The world is said to contain 5000
locomotives, of which 56.5OO are in
Europe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-08
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q ~ eoyee devotes his time to rents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
ROYALTY AT CAMBRIDGE.
King and Queen of England Open New
 Buildings.

London, March 1.-The king and queen filled a round of engagements at Cam bridge today, the principal function be- ing the opening of several new buildings connected with the university, where the king at one time was student. He was presented with an address of welcome from the senate and council of the univer- sity. Replying thereto the king spoke of his pride in having been a member of the university and the pleasure with which he always looked back at his photographic ate days at Trinity college, and empha- sized the necessity for the extension and development of all branches of study and research which were so essential to the maintenance of the great university and welfare of the empire. After heartily thanking those present for the welcome to the queen and himself. King Edward concluded:
 'I join with you In your prayer that my empire may continue in peace and prosperity throughout niy reign"
 Their majesties were accorded me- morable reception from the undergradu- ates.
 The town was elaborately decorated and filled with. visitors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
WoMAN;. n1,rr.,
eRlFFlN.TIpwELL.

A pretty home wedding was that ot Mss Pet Tidwell and Mir. George w. Grif= fin. which was soiemniaed last evening at s.so o'clock at the residence of the bride uncle, MT J. c. Hardin The ceremony. which was witnessed by few intimate friends. was performed by the Rev Dr. A. . Davidson, pastor of the southside Bap- tist church
 Miss Tdwell wore a brida gown Of white silk and carried shower bouquet of brides roses causht with loops of tulle and Roman hyacinths. Her maid of hon. or was her sister, Miss Tidwell, who wore white and carried pink roses.
 After the ceremony buffet supper was served.
 The bride is a beautiful young woman and Is very popular and the bridegroom who Is well known in the business world, has hosts of friends, the popularity of these two young people being attested by many handsome presents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
TO USE SALT WATER.
Few York Will Experiment In Fighting
 Fires.

New York, March i-After public hearing at which men were present repre- sentfng billions of dollars invested In real estate mercantile stocks and manufactur- ing plants. Mayor Mcclellan has given or ders for the immediate preparations or plans with detailed estimate of the cost for establishing system of salt water mains to fight fires. The water will be taken from the North and East rivers.
 It is proposed thus to save greatly the drain upon the fresh water supplies of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
 It Is proposed at first to install the sys- tenn In the lower sections of the city. but if 1t comes mp to expectation. the mains will be extended further up town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
s1oo,ooo FOR RED CROSS.
Americans In Seoul Are Favorable to
 Recent Treaty.

London, March 1.-The Korean court has donated s100,000 to the Red Cross hospitals. The ministers of the United States and Great Britain at Seoul are favorably inclined to the Japanese Korean protectorate.
 The government has instructed the local authorities to extend special pro- tection and facilities to the Russian consul at Flu San, Korea, who is to reach Moji, Japan, tonight, and pros ceed thence to Nagasaki, whence he will sail for home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
FOR SALE.

fsI1A OAllS. s25Oo-5O-foot; improved; c, between 2ist and 22nd s12O0-Lovely lot 5Ox1so; 29th and 18th ave- nue, north. $l500--100x24O 10th avenue, north and S1st. SSOOO-Handsome South Highland home: new. $5Ooo-2-story house, Avenue K. near 16th street. $1S50-New house; Princeton Place. sl6O0O-Good business corner; l block of postoffice. sl5, 5oo-Handsome S-story brick; pays 10 ger cent. s1O and sl5 per foot, Fountain Heights lots. s2lOO-choice lot. corner 12th street and Sylvan. si25-zon Heights lots; slO cash, ss monthly. $600O-10Ox14O; 2nd avenue, near 18th street. s25O0-North Fist street, cottage small cash payment. $lO50o-Avenue F; white tenants; pays $l440 s55Oo-15Ox14o; corner 11th street and 4th avenue $12, ,5GO-1O0x140; close in; Southside cor. ner; pays $1500
 FOR RENT $21-6 rooms. 2209 Avenue F. $S5-7 rooms. 1908 9th avenue. $35-7 rooms. South Highlands: modern. Let us write your fire insurance.
 M'CCNrSELL e CARTwRtGHT, Phones 46. 22o N. 21gt Street.