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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
A Notable One i'm Every Respect.
Asheville Citizen.

ASheVlIIe Citizen.
The platform drawn up at the
State convention is a notable one in
every respect. The section dealing
with the trust question should COM
mend itself to every thinking voter
in the State.
y
The Democratic platform of North
Carolina has a true Jeftersonian ring.
To man up q tree it looks as If tf1EAr
platform and ticket will be hard 20
beat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
IF 1t Suits Them"
Fremont Enterprise.

This is campaign year and the So
called independent newspapers are
coming out of their shells. Just what
is meant by their claim of independ-
ence we never quite knew. unless 1t is
that the editors and controllers vote
the national Republican ticket ana the
State Democratic ticket it 1t suits
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
$245 An Acre.
1clarkton Expressly

Mr.. Sam w. Owen, one Of our most
successful farmers, was in town a few
days ago and gave encouraging re-
ports from his Irish potato crop. He
shipped from three-quarters of an acre
SIS barrels. Potatoes at average price
would bring his $195.00, or about
$245 per acre.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
Don't Make EN- ANY Better.
(Rocky Mount Record.)

There was one noticeable feature in
connection with the convention at
Nashville Saturday, that being the pro-
ficiency and grace displayed by Mr..
Tom Arlington as presiding officer. We
don't believe there is a better versed
parliamentarian anywhere. He pre-
sides in such q manner that all fac
tons recognize his ability and fairness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
Misrepresents the Feeling OF the Best
Element of His Race.
Apex News.

apex NEWS.
We are indebted to the New YORK
Age" (negro organ) for the lnforma'
tons that Mr.. Josephus Danlels is
terrible fellow, that che should De IN
the clutches of the laws the most OF
the time for the good of the STATE.
Ii the niger organ has reao the
papers it must feel awfully lonesome
way UP there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26

The Exchange wants to go down on
record as being in favor of legalized
primary elections in North Carolina
for the nomination of every officer
from township constable up.--Lau-
rinburg Exchange.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
MORNING TONIC.
(BruYere.)

When a good book raises your spirit,
and inspires you with noble and
courageous feelings, seek for no other
rule to Judge the work by; it is good
and made by good workman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
Must Stand For Social Equality.
Duplin Journal.

buplln JOuTIdl.
Just as we predicted three months
ago, Judge w. S. OBJ. Robinson will
lose his place as National Republican
Executive Committeeman from North
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26

No reader who really cares about
the serious problems of the day can
afford to miss the notable leading ar
ticle in the June Atlantic upon 1.-The
Great Delusion of our Time" by John
II. Denison. Mr.. Denison writes with
both humor and eloquence of the
times blind worship of force, it's calm
conviction of magisterial authority in
all matters of belief, and it's easy dis
regard of the moral sense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26

THE Ark of 1803 A Story of Louis
ana Purchase Times" by c. A. Ste
phens, which A. S. Barnes & Co., are
bringing out in their East and West
Series, is a book for boys and girls
pioneers of Ohio at time when Spain
had closed the mouth of the Missis-
sippi to Americans. 1t is entirely diff
ferent from George Cary Eggleston' 5
recent boys story, Running the Riv-
err" which treats of flat-boating on the
Mississippi at the time of the steam
boats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26
NOTES.
EXPERIENCE OF a CONFEDER-
ATE CHAPLAIN, by Rev. A. ID.
Belts, ID. ID. Price, 25 cents. Adj
dress the author, LilIin0tOn. n. G..

There can be no story of the war
that does not give prominent place
to the chaplains-the faithful men of
God who preached and prayed and
nursed in camp and where bullets
rained the thickest. They pointed the
way to the Better Land; they tender
ly nursed the wounded; they said the
last prayer over the dying hero; and
wrote his last message to loved ones
at home. In the list of heroic chap
lains. there was not one more conse-
Grated than Rev. A. d. Belts, D.. D.,
Of the North Carolina Conference. This
venerable chaplain in his book has
written only what will help his fell
lowmen. 1t should be read by every
Confederate soldier and by all who
honor the wearer of the gray.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-26


1.-The Seaboard system is the one in
dependent transportation system in
the South. Its presence and it's indie
pendence are of enormous value to
many important communities and to
the people of the South generally.
Whatever other people may do in such
conditions the Southern people are
not likely to submit tamely to have
this value destroyed and the system
taken from those who conceived, built
and paid for it to be made a Wall
street Juggling machine. 1t is likely
to be a case of a united public and
the great bulk of the stockholders
against outside interests coming in
and endeavoring to capture a great
and vital possession by sapping and
mining John Shelton Williams Gre
ated the Seaboard system, was its
president from its organization until
a few months ago and is the chair
man of it's executive committee. He
is a practical and successful business
man, intimately in touch with all the
facts and conditions. His word re-
garding the actual condition and needs
of the property would be accepted in
any case. but it is reinforced and put
beyond question by the known, obvi-
Gus and visible facts. The road has
been earning an income which ought
to pay dividends to stockholders ac-
eording to all the recognized prece-
dents of the railroad business and the
present experience of other railroads.
1t has money enough to assure It's
comfortable maintenance, operation
and development. Any attempts to
force on it new debt and fixed charges
cannot mean anything but an attempt
to force it into new ownership, to de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
GOOD CATCH MADE
 IN BLOUNT COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFF DUNLAP OF PULLMAN LANDS HENRY WAT klNs AND BOB kNIoHToN, TWO WELL KNOWN CHARACTERS.

Cullman, March o.-(Special) )-Henry Dunlap, deputy sheriff for Cullman eoun- ty. returned from Blount county yester- day with Henry Watkins and Bob Knlgh- ton. two noted criminals. This is one of the best catches made recently in north Alabama and Sheriff Dunlap is being greatly complimented for his vigilance and activity in this connection.
 Henry Watkins has two or three charges to answer in this county for burglary and like offences and is an es- capped convict from the Hand Lumber company's prison in south Alabama.
 Watkins is also wanted in Jefferson county. Knighton Is well known char acter through this section and has been wanted some time. He madc desperate attempt to save arrest and it was by the great precaution of Sheriff Dunlap that battle was avoided as the criminal was well armed when he was seized.
 The arrests were made just before day. light in one of the most rural and noun. tainous districts of Blount county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MOTHER CLAIMS THE
 CHILDREN ARE HERS
Institutes Proceedings to Recover Two
 Daughters Living in Alabama With Changed Names.

Phenix City, March 30.-(Special)- nix City citizens are the defendants in a novel habeas corpus case brought by Mrs. Hattie Wells of Muscogee county Georgia, which will be heard by Judge Willis in the city court of Columbus April ?. Mrs. Wells alleges that her hus- band, John Wells, deserted her in Ma rion county, Georgia, In June, 1908, and took with him their three children. She says that after long search she has just found her children, and that Eman- uel Levy has her daughter Rosie, aged Il years, and refuses to give her up, and that he will not only not let. her see her. but has changed her name to Ollie for the purpose of making her lose her iden- tity and make 1t more difficult for her mother to find her.
 She charges that Rufus Smith has her daughter Lois, aged years, and that Marion Tyner has her>- son Tillman, s years of age, and are depriving them of their liberty and won't let them see their mother. She claims that her husband had no right to give away the children. The case is an unusual one, and has aroused much interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
The First Motor Cars.

From the London Post.
 From 1860 onward the problem of the auto car was pursued continuously in one part of the world or another. a new en- thusiast ever taking up the task ere wearied inventor had relinquished it. Herr Daimler's motor, in the form in which 1t appeared In 1889, may be regarded as the herald of the modern revival It became known as the V engine from the fact that it had two cylinders set like the limbs of that letter. The pair of pis- tons were coupled to a single crank. working in a closed chamber, which in the engine of 1885 was used to supply a part of the charge to the cylinders through valves in the pistons, while the means of governing were also improved. The motor car movement proper how ever, dates only from 1894, when automo- piles began to be produced such as at least compelled serious considera ton, whatever their defects The astonishing ly rapid strides which have ben made in the industry from that year to the present time ara familiar to all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Many Young People Wed.

wylam,. March 3o.-(Special)-At 6:0o o'clock this evening Joe Hopkins and Miss Sudie Goolsby were united in marriage at the brides home. Many friends were present to congratulate the young couple. The ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. J. w. O'Hara.
 On Saturday night at s:30 Arte F. Ben ny and Miss Ora Giliop were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, the Rev. J. W. O'Hara officiating.
 At 2:3O Sunday afternoon MT. Walter Hickey and Miss Alice Smallwood were married at the brides home, the Rev. S.. B. Johnston pronouncing the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Notes and Personals.

The .Bessemer city court has adjourned until after the primary. The docket was clear and there was little business to transact.
 MT Harry Anderson, who has been quite sick for several months, has gone to Hot Springs Ark. where he will recuper- ate his health
 Mir T. R. Fulton has returned from trip to Atlanta.
 The family of Dr. R. P. Chisolm VIII leave Saturday for Summerfield, where they will make their future home.
 Captain J. H. Fulton has gone to spend a week visiting in Sumter.
 Thomas H. Wright, manager of the com missary of the United States Cast Iron and Pipe company, has recovered from an attack of grip and has resumed ms duties.
 Mrs. Andrew C. Mitchell and two chill dren will leave for Louisville, Ky, after Easter to visit relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
BESSEMER ELKS
 HOLD A MEETING
APPLICATIONS OF ss PERSONS ARE PASSED ON FOR MEMBER SHIP AND 3 NEW MEMBERS ARE INITIATED-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, March 31-tSpecial) l)-The Bessemer lodge of Elks held a special called meeting tonight and passed on 39 new applications for membership that had been carried over from the meeting last Monday night. Three candidates were also initiated tonight. The lodge was so rush ed with work Monday night that all the new members could not be initiated and these three were left over.
 Marvel City lodge, No. 266, Odd Eel lows, also held their regular meeting to- ple with the Knights of Pythias were dis eussed. On account of the absence of sew eral members and for other reasons it was decided to postpone action until next Wednesday night when meeting will be held and committee will be appoint- ed to confer with the Knights of Pythias in regard to the proposed building. The structure to be erected will be very hand some and will be three stories high. As now planned it will be occupied jointly as an assembly hall by the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Phythias of Bessemer.
 Fight for Judgeship.
 Judge B. Clay Jones, judge of the Bes- semer city court, and a candidate for re- election to the place, has gone out on q campaign tour of this beat to prepare for the coming struggle which he will have to wage at the polls against the Hon. William Jackson, now presiding judge os the inferior court. Both candidates are confident of victory and are making n vigorous canvass. From present indica- tions a heavy vote will be boiled and much interest is being taken in the race.
 Play to Small Houses.
 Kings Comedians played to about fifty people at library hall last night for the benefit of the Bessemer library The en- tertainment was satisfactory, but on &C., count of the small audience present the receipts were rather light.
 MinstreIs Parade.
 The Great Alabama minstrels, negro company from Birmingham, paraded the streets of Bessemer this afternoon and made a very creditable appearance. per formance was given this afternoon and tonight to crowded houses.
 No Police Court.
 A clean docket was reported In police court this morning and there was no ses- sion. No arrests have been made In the past twenty-four hours and the police or the city are gratifed at the marked good order now prevailing.
 Will Observe Passover.
 Beginning this afternoon at sunset the Jews of Bessemer will observe the Pass over and the celebration will last for ten days It is hardly probably that services ,,,iIl ba oonducted at the temple, as BeS- semer Is without q rabbi.
 Mrs. Parsons Dead. Mrs. Jamie Parsons, wife of Lucian O. Parson, died of consumption at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Wesley Parsons in Bessemer. The funeral services will be held at 3:S0 o'clock tomor- row afternoon at the residence Of MT. Wesley Parson, corner of Darthmore ave- nue and Twenty-flrst street. lntermeat will be in the family burial ground of Hepsidah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MOTHER SEES HER
 CHILD DROWNED
LITTLE ONE, IN WALKING ALONG FERRY BOAT, STEPS OVER EDGE AND BODY IS NOT YET REcov- FRED.

Gadsden, March 30.-(Special.)-A dis tressing accident occurred at Cutters vile Saturday morning resulting in the death of a bright little 3-year-old girl. A Mrs. Skelton of Alabama City was en route to Jackson county on visit to relatives and had her 3-year-old child with her. The mother and child alighted from the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis train and boarded barge in or der to get to the boat. Both had walked nearly the length of the barge and Mrs Skelton stopped while the child continued to go forward and was looking back wards. when she stepped off into the river and sank from sight. The river at Guntersvile Is rising rapidly and all eff forts to recover the body proved fruit less. Up to the latest reports from there the body had not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MARRIED IN .DEMoPoLls.
Miss Leska Mccarty Quietly Welded to Alonzo Wckham of Montgomery.

Demopolis, March s0.-(special) )-Mar- ried at the residence of Mrs. A. F. Me Carty. today at 2:3o p. m.. Miss Leska McCarty to Mr Alonzo Wickham. the Rev. O. S. Welch officiating. This was a quiet home wedding and only the family and a few close friends were prescott to witness the ceremony.
 Miss Leska Is one of Demopolis' ihost beautiful, as well most popular, young ladies. and the groom is a well known business man of Montgomery They left immediately after the wedding for Mont gomery, their future home, amidst a shower of congratulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail- road Companv-"The New Wav.v


 The undeveloped resources along the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those Of any other railroad in the south; the timber Is practically inexhaustible, consisting of the highest grades of long yellow leaf pine, short leaf pine and a variety of hardwoods The line also traverses one of the finest farming and agricultural sec- tions to be found in the south. Cores pondence Is solicited from those contem- plating the location of any kind of man. ufacturing enterprise or who may be prospecting for a superior field for the purpose of tilling the soil. In addition to the merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple. we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- yantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising. splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost. Information cheerfully given on request to L. B. Sullivan, Gen er-l Freight and Passenger Agent. Mo- bile, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule In Effect h.ay 24, 1903.

trains leave Birmingham as follows: 6;l0 a. m.-No. 3S, eor Atlanta, Washing ton. ,a'timore. PhiIadelraia. New York and the East. Pull man Drawing Ro--, Sleeping Car, Birmingham to New York.
 6:D a. m.-No. 1s, for Montevallo, Ma plesville. Selma and way sta- tions.
 12;25 p. m.-No. 35 for Columbus, West Point, Winona, Greenwood and Greenville; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bama points.
 BIO p. m.-No. 15, new train, for Cordova. Ookman. Corona and way sta- tions. Also Blossburg. 3:45 D. m.-No. 9 for Annston and way stations; also Talladega. 4:10 D. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta. Jackson- vile and all Florida points; also Charlotte. Richmond, Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson vile; also Birmingham to Richmond, Va.
 10:20 D. m.-No. 37 for Columbus, West Point. Winona. Greenwood and Greenville. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Greenville. lo:35 D. m.-No. 21 for Selma, Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Mobile. II 30 p. m.-No. 9S new train. for Atlanta. Anniston and way stations. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Atlanta Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station s:se D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel building. Telephone G7. J. c. LUSK. Dist. Pass. Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Notes and Personals.
Robert A. Johnston Dies.

Tuskegee, March 90.-(Speeial.) )-Robert A. Johnston, prominent citizen of this place, died at his home this afternoon He has been in failing health for a year and the end was not unexpected. MT. Johnston was about 46 years old, and is survived by a son 12 years old, his moth- CT and four brothers. His wfe's death occurred seven years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS.
Williams Street in Wylam Is Receiving
 Needed Attention.

Wylam, March 0.-(Specal.) 1.-The por- ton of Williams street between Powell and Warrior avenues Is being graded and put in condition for travel. The ledge of rock at the brow of the hill is being blasted away and the ravine below will be bridged. It will give the public access to the Methodist church and school build Ing which is much needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

I am pleased to state to the world that my Paw-Paw has proved itself to be not only a positive cure for Dyspepsia and all forms of Nervousness. but is without doubt an nfallibe cure for Catarrh. When I put this remedy upon the market l knew that 1t would cure Dyspepsia. 1 knew that 1t would cure Nervousness. knew that 1t would cure Sleeplessness. also knew that 1t would purify the blood and give strength and energy to the whole system, but I had not thought Of 1t as Catarrh cure; but the hundreds of testimonials that I have received from people that have been cured of Catarrh prove to me that this new vegetable pep sin is destined to be great blessing to Catarrh sufferers
 It cures by purifying the blood. I do not believe 1t Is possible for person to have pure blood who has not a well stom- ach and good digestion. My Paw-Paw makes the stomach well; makes one eat and digest all that they do eat It makes one sleep; 1t rests the nerves. It puts vitality into every fiber. tissue and bone. E4 Munyon's Paw>Paw has
 Munyon's Paw-Paw Tonic for sale PIls-the best Stomach and Liver Pi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Proof of It.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
 '"Travelmuch. I understand. is fin- ished scholar"
 Right you are; he was shipwrecked on the cannibaI islands a year ago, and hasn't been heard from since"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Not Guilty.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Green-I understand. 1t was Grasspitt who first gave currency to the rumor.
 Brown-Huh. You don't know Grass pitt He never gave currency to anything in his life Why, it would break his heart to give up even nickle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
R. L. McMiIIan Passes Away.

Girard. March 3o.-(Special.)-R. L. Me- Milan, aged about 40 years well-known citizen of Russell county, died at his home at Oswichee this morning. The family is one of the most prominent in Russell county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
See Windows. 1ol5.l9l7 1st Ave.
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the union station. Birmingham:
 IoIIsvjiIe and NasbviIIe Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

Hon. Kilt Gould, Chicago
  have catarrh indigestion
  time a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
DEBATE IS ALONG THE SAME LINES
  Hobson and Bank khead Meet at SuIIigent. Is BANKHEAD'S TERRITORY The Hon. John V. Smith Also Speaks During the Day-Debaters Will Go to Guin
 oday-
IS BANKHEAD'S TERRITORY

sulllgent, March 8o-tspecial)-captain Bankhead, candidates for congress from this district, debated here today before an audience of about 800 people.
 The debate was held in the college building and when the debaters arrived there was not even standing room.
 J. S. Guyton, mayor of this city, intro duced the speakers at 10 a. m. Colonel Bankhead was introduced first and made a speech of one hour and ten minutes He devoted some time to good roads, He said in part that if the citizens of any county could raise money by bonds, the government would give a like amount, and thus give their district better roads, He received much applause when he rid iculed Captain Hobson's remarks about blowing up the locks of the Warrior if he were sent to congress.
 In speaking of Captain Hobson's naval bill he said the amount he wished ap- propriated would buy the entire taxable property of the states of Mississippi. Ten nessee, Alabama. North and South Car olina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky. Texas and Virginia.
 Hobson is Applauded.
 Captain Hobson was next introduced. amid much applause, and cries of ''Hur- rah for the naval herol'
 In a speech of one hour and thirty min utes Captain Hobson held the attention of the audience and was very often in- terrupted by applause.
 His quotations from Shakespeare again seemed to catch the crowd. He said that in place of Bankhead assisting in efforts for river navigation he was an impedi- ment, and that Tuscaloosa would have a water route today but for the fact that Bankhead represents this district.
 Captain Hobson again insisted that the locks on lthe Warrior were too small and that we should make them large enough in the beginning for farm products and timber as well as for coal.
 In a rejoinder of twenty minutes Col onel Bankhead said that most of the sup porters of Hobson were republicans and populites and that he questioned Hob sons democracy, that Hale county, Hob sons home county, would go for him, Bankhead.
 The candidates speak at Guin tomorrow. The Hon. J. V. Smith, candidate for pres ident of the railroad commission, spoke here today to about 150 people,