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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

A New York young man who
offered lady seat in a street car
tainted suddenly afterwards. Pro.
badly the ladyfthanked him. s
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10
WHITWELL DIRECTORY
CHHRCHES.

CHURCHES.
III. Z. CHURCH-Services: Whitwell,
lst Sunday, II am: 4th Sunday Z pm;
Sardis, Srd Sunday II am, and Caro-
line Chapel, pm; End Sunday, Sc
qnaehee IL am.i and Coppingsr Chap
ell, 3 pm. G, w. PAUL, Pastor.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

=. r. ~ tI iIt.gH ntt sHt#t
. If Nashville really-wants to get
rid of that Dewey cannon Sequa,
chez will take it.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10


The 'fitst'p0litieal advertisement
has appeared following the wave
now prevalent to make the candi-
date pay for his own 'tootin."
Candidate r, S Sharp bought two
pages Of the Chattanooga Press last
week and decorated it with his
Cleveland speech and an extra COL
umn Of criticisms of Judge Moon,
The advertising field is being ex,
tended, and in these modern days
the candidate is expected to pay
for bis own thunder. 4aa
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10
LADIES WANTED! {

A BRIGHT, ENERGETIC WOMAN
woman's work Permanent position.
Old established business house of solid
financial standing. Salary $12 to SIS
weekly, with expenses, paid each Mon
day direct from headquarters. Expen-
SEES advanced. We furnish everything.
Address, Secretary, $40 Monon Block,
Chicago, Ill. .
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

AFTER the election the follow.
ing verses from Burns are always
unfortunately in order: .""-
"They parted aft careerin'
Flu blythe that night"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

Our Job once Is vaiting your order.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

HILL & SON, EDrroRs An6 PUBLISHERS
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-11-10

Subscription Price, SOC. a Year in Advance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
The Muster Roll.

The State Auditor DR.. B. F. Dixon, who
has charge of the collection of muster
rolls of North Carolina Confederate
troops, to be sent to the War Department,
at Washington, yesterday received let
ter from Governor Gambler, of Georgia,
asking Auditor Dixon and Governor Mon
tague of Virginia, to go with him to
Washington January 10th, to confer with
General Ainsworth, head of the Pension
Bureau, to get definite understanding
of the law. If the records made since the
war can not be used, the roster will be
incomplete. No trouble is anticipated
about getting this allowed. Other States
will be greatly affected unless this is done.
The Auditor says that North Carolina is
much better off in this particular than
any other State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Eastern Situation De-
scribed as Desperate.
BUT NOT HOPELESS.
Japan is Fastening War-Like Prepa.
rations and Grim, Icy Russia
Looks on in Threatening
Quiet, Refusing to be
Hurried.
(By the Associated press.l

Paris. Dec. 3O.-It is learned in diplo-
matte circles that the japanese govern
ment has informed the foreign diplomats
that the situation with respect to Russia
is desperate, but not hopeless. 1t is be-
heved this information was communicated
to the French government for presenta-
ton at st. Petersburg.
While still not believing that war be-
tween Russia and Japan will occur. the
optimistic tone in official and diplomatic
circles here was somewhat modified to-
day by advices from Toxic and st.
Petersburg. Japan, it appears, is hasten
ing preparations for the purpose, it is
suggested. of influencing Russias action
upon the japanese note. Russia on the
other hand, has no intention to hurry.
Her reply is not expected to be made be-
fore January 10. Russias purpose seems
to be TO put the onus of declaring war
upon Japan. if such be the result of the
negotiations.
London, Dec. 30.-Japan this evening
completed the purchase of the Argentine
warships Moreno and Rivadavia, building
at Genoa, Italy. for which Russia also
was negotiating.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 30.--The foreign
dispatches received here yesterday after
noon are reflected today in more pessi-
mistic editorials. The Novoe Vremys be-
gins its leader with:
There is no war today. Tomorrow
there may be war The paper rather
enthusiastically directs attention to the fact
that wars marked the opening of the
seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries.
The Novoe Vremya nevertheless still pro-
fesses faith in peaceful settlement, say
ir-:
I'VE believe Japan will not place Rus
STA in position where to yield would
appear to be a remuneration of the de-
Tense of her vital interests in the Far
East. Russia does not desire war; but
nobody in Russia viii permit the japanese
or other friends to execute diplomatic
dance upon Russia's peaceful disposition
In firm consciousness of her power, Russia
will await events
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
HELD FOR PERJURY.
II. S. Sparrow Swore Falsely, as Al.
legged, to Sweetheart's Age.
Especial to News and observcr.)

Kinston, N. c.. Dec. 30.-H. S. Sparrow
was committed to jail today in default
of $500 bond for his appearance at the
next term of the Superior court to answ ::
to the serious charge of perjury in swear
ing falsely as to young girls age to 90
tain license to marry her. He swore he
was IS and she is only IA.
After getting the license Sparrow started
back to meet the girl, who was to be
"stolen" by her married sister and taken
to a rendezvous where they were to he
married On the way the young girl being
informed of the arrangements, jumped
from the vehicle and refused to go Oh
with the proceedings. Sparrow claims
that Miss Minnie Lou Smith, the young
girl in question. told him, in the pres
ence of her older sister, that it was all
right, to go and swear that she was of
lawful age and obtain the hceuse. The
girl denies this and says no word of mar
rage ever passed between them.
Letters were introduced, purporting to
come from her, of a more or less tender
nature, that disclosed her mothers oh
lection to the marriage, but the young
girl also denies having written them. Her
sister has championed the cause OF Spar.
row stoutly, and says she was acting n
what she thought, was an agreeable way
to her younger sister, in trying to aid
the contamination of the marriage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
"His Excellency the Governor"

Miss Sadie Martinot's success in His
Excellency the Governor" is too we'll
known to require any comment at this
late day In the original production It
was the charming comedy method of this
beautiful actress that scored so heavily
both in London and in New York. His
Excellency the Governor is one of the
best comedies of the present day. 1t Is
clean, wholesome and funny; there is not
dull moment in the entire play, and
the wit is all of the highest type. The
same production used during the New
York run will be Sc en- here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Judge ArmfieId's Bird Story.
(Statesville landmark

Speaking of BIRDS" said r. B. Nc
Laughlin, Judge Armfield told one ofthe
best bird stories that l have heard. When
the judge was young man he first locat-
ed at Yadkinville. He was retained by a
thrifty, intelligent citizen of Yadkin,
named Cough, who had suit pending in
court at Statesville. Cough drove down
to Statesville, bringing his attorney and
stopped at the leading hotel, then kept by
Mrs. Wrenn, who also kept livery
stable as a side line Cough was not ac-
customed to the charges of city OF mag
nificent distance like Statesville. In
smaller places than this, in that good old
en- time, there was a supposition that a
man could eat no more than a horse and
that neither could eat more than twenty
five cents worth at a meal, so they made
no distinction between man and horse but
charged twenty-five cents a head for each
meal.
But Statesville was. always up to date
and besides at that time 1 suspect she
harbored few grub dispatchers who, aid
ed and allotted by little grog. could de-
YOUR a whole wayside inn. Anyhow Mrs.
Wrenn was up to city rates. al went
as well as a marriage bell for nearly a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
THREE MEN LOST IN A FIRE.
Believed That the Deadly Blaze Was
Started by Cigarette.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Troy, N. c., Dec. 30.-Moses T. Clough
the Nestor of the Rensselaer, bar and the
last survivor of the class OF 1884 OF Dart
mouth College; William Shaw, head of tie
law firm of Shaw, Bailey & Murphy, and
Benjamin w. Kinney, manager for the
Fuller Warren Company, of Boston, Mass,
lost their lives in fire which partially
destroyed the Troy club at an early hour
today. Although the doomed men were
seen at the windows, nothing could be
done to save them, so dense was the
smoke and so rapid the progress of the
flames
Edward Carpenter, of New York, was
taken from an upper window by firemen
and removed to a hospital, where he is re-
covering from the effects of smoke inhaled.
He was in town preparing for his mar.
riage with a young society woman of the
city. All the persons killed were occupy
ing rooms on the upper floor, where the
fire broke ont.
The fire is thought to have been caused
by a lighted cigarette being thrown
among some combustible material. The
loss will reach $55,, 1000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Idol of the South"

1.-THE Idol of the SOUTH Mabel Paige
and her company of dramatic and vaude-
vile artists is heralded as coming to the
Academy of Music for one week. except
Wednesday, starting Monday night. Jan
uary 4.
The company is said to be the largest
and best this little star has ever earned.
A new line of excellent plays, expensive
vaudeville features, two carloads OF seen
cry and electrical effects is what her man
agement promises.
THE Princess of Patches" will be the
opening bill Popular prices will as usual
prevail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
DEATH OF MRS. NORFLEET.
Mother of Mrs. Frank Stronach at
Tarb0r0 Yesterday Morning.

Mr.. Frank Stronach received telegram
from Tarboro shortly after noon yester-
day, announcing the death of Mrs. Azula
Norfieet, at her home yesterday morning.
Mrs. Norfeet was the mother of Mrs.
Frank Stronach, who was with her at
the time of her death.
Mrs. Norfieet was about sixty-two years
of age, and was the widow of Mr.. Thomas
Norfleet. who. at the time of his DEATH
twenty-five years ago, was one of the
most prosperous merchants and farmers
in that part of the State. He was a
member of the firm of Austin. Norfieet C
Company. Mrs. Norfieet leaves one son,
Mr.. James Norfeet, and two daughters,
Miss Salle Norfleet and Mre Now +"
Stronach. wife of -" F'f aos-l.
She was a woman Tt.y'' au-
great strength of
greatly beloved by WHO
Mr.. Frank Stron Be-
by the next train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

and going to the front show case abstract
ed seven pistols and carried them off.
The thief paid some little attention to
the safes, but failing to get into them
left without taking anything else except
a few cartridges. The cash register was
left open on closing the store and fifteen
cents was in it. but it was not taken by
the robber.
One of the State convicts escaped from
the camp below Dover last evening and
the guard was up from there las night
looking for him.
The convict had only two months
to serve. and was what is known
as ''trusty." He was negro about five
feet seven inches tall and has scar on the
back of his head. where some one struck
him with an ak handle. He wore his
convict stripes when he escaped
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Architect Overwhelmed by Disaster
(By the Associated Press.)

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 30.-Benjamin H.
Marshall, the young Chicago architect,
who designed the Iroquois Theatre, left
for his home tonight He was over
whelmed by the news of the disaster
I'll never allow another theatre to be
built with a stick of wood in it, he de-
clared. reading bulletins which were
handed him. ''The Iroquois was built
along the very latest lines and was pro-
vided with twenty-seven double fire exits,
but wood was used and stairways We're
employed. A fire proof building will not
be erected as long as wood is used. In a
theatre there are so many articles Of
intlammable material that when q blaze
once gets Roadway it spreads in the most
alarming manner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
MASS MEETING OF JEWS.
Wonder How These Words of R00se-
Welt Sit on Bruins Digestion.
(By the Associated Press.)

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 30.-At mass
meeting of the Jews of Savannah, held
in the Synagogue tonight, committee
was appointed and given full power to
act as they saw fit regarding any meas
ure toward preventing a repetition of
the Kishineff massacre. Addresses we1
made by DR.. George Solomons, Dr.. j. W.
Mendes. S. l.. Larazone ard ID. Ehstetn.
Among the measures counselled was the
colonization of the Russian Jews in
America and an appeal to this govern
rnent and direct appeal to the Czarina.
a communication from the Hon. Simon
Wolff. Of Washington, and A. S. Solo
mems of New York, stated that they had
called upon President Roosevelt and that
lie had said:
When the time for action comes. will
be found neither waiting nor wanting. !"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
A GENEF GIFT.
Mr.. Julius ScWartz uIveS IUU POUNDS
of Beef to the Poor.

Yesterday Mr.. Julius Schwartz, butcher
in the city market, donated one hundred
pounds of beef to the Associated Chart
ties, turning the gift over to Rev. r. S.
Stephenson, the Superintendent Mr..
Stephenson appointed a committee of
ladies to have it distributed most advan-
tageously. These were Mrs. Josephus
Daniels, Mrs. +. A. Olds, Mrs. w. w.
Smith and Miss Daisy benson. They had
all the beef cut up into five pound pack
ages, and thus distributed it among TWEEN
ty poor families known to be deserving.
The gift was generous one, and it was
warmly appreciated by Superintendent
Stephenson and all charitably disposed
persons who heard of it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Rose CoghIan.

Rose Coghlan will appear at the Acad-
envy of Music on next Wednesday night,
January 6, in 1.-THE Greatest Thing In the
World" This play is at once odd and
charming in both it's theme and develop
ment There are several scenes which are
intensely dramatic, though in none is
there any ranting or exaggeration, al
being cast in the quiet, but deep mould
which is so forceful and effective. Miss
Coghlans magnificent acting in the thirt'
act is an achievement which ranks with
her Paul Tanqueray.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
O! Possums. Look Out.

Messrs. A. Dughi, John U. Smith and
Cary Maynard left yesterday evening for
Cary. They were after the 'possums, and
were to join large party of ladies and gen.
tlemen at Cary and have grand hunt
They expect to depopulate the 'possum
world very largely in that part of the
country. Mr.. Dughi has already prom
ised juicy 'possum supper to some OF
his close friends when he gets back. He
says they'll get the 'possums if they are
there. Let us hope they are there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

week, when Coughs case was disposed Of.
He ordered his horse to be brought
around and he and Judge Armfield went
in to see Mrs Wrenn and settle the bill.
OF course Cough paid the freight. When
Mrs. Wrenn told him the amount he
turned in establishment to Judge Armfield
and asked: Mrs. - Who did you say
she was, Colonel?' Mrs. Wrenn,' repeat
ed Col Armfield. Yes, Wrenn,' he ex-
claimed We'll, from the size of her bill
1 would have taken her for a Woodcock. ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Death on CaraIeigh Hill.

Mrs. Archey Beasley died at her home
on Caraleigh Hill yesterday morning.
The funeral services will be condcted
from her home today at 1 o'clock. The
pall-bearers are: R. w. Justice, VIM.
wilkins, J. F. Green, B. F. Morgan, Sam,
Patterson, and Mr.. Austin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Corporation Notes.

The Kinston-C Clark Brick and Tile Com
pany of Kipston, N. c., yesterday filed q
certificate OF amendment in the office of
the Secretary of State, changing its name
to the Carolina Brick Company
The Gray, Galloway and Barber Com
pany, of Winston, filed articles of disso-
luton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

First Appearance of DandruR Q Fore.
runner of Future Badness.

runner OF Future Badness.
That such is the case has been con-
clusively proven by scientific research
Prof. Unna, the noted European skin
specialist declares that dandruH Is the
burrowed-up cuticle of the scalp caused
by parasites destroying the vitality In
the hair bulb. The hair becomes lifeless
and. in time. falls out. This can be pre-
vented.
Newbro's Herpicide kills this dandruff
germ, and restores the hair to its natural
softness and abundancy.
Herpicide is now used by thousands OF
people-all satisfied that it is the most
wonderful hair preparation on the mar
ket to-day.
Sold by leading druggists. Send Zoe. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
Henry T. Hicks & Co.. special agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
A Brother of Beckham Marries.
(By the Associated Press.)

Iby CH1 kAHsUCIdIEu FTtSo.J
Savannah Ga, Dec. 30.-Lieutendnr
David Y. Beckham. U. S. A., and Miss
Myra Wilcox, of this city, were married
at the Independent Presbyterian church
tonight. Lieutenant Becknam is a broth
er of Governor Beckham. of Kentucky,
who was present. The crush at the
church was so great that a reserve of
police had to be called out to preserve
order,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Red Lower the Clouds in the East.
(By the Associated Press.1

Washington, Dec. S0-The japanese
minister called at the State Department
today and reported that the situation in
the Far East is one that gives great con-
Germ and that Japan is making prepara-
lions for the worst. 1t is hoped however,
that Russia will reconsider her first an
swsV TO Japans request.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

81 don't believe l saw single drunken
man on Christmas day. said Mr.. J. Cor
don 7dackett. of Wilkesboro. as he sat
chatting with party of gentlemen in the
Gov ernor's office yesterday afternoon.
1t was remarked by somebody present
that the estate of Wilkes" must have
improved nightly since the passage OF
the Watts act Mr.. Hackett said the far
'mers of his section had a big crop of corn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

has been more signally approved in the
Bassett and Massee matter than in any
other single instance in ten years, With
such manifestations of approval and en-
dorsement. financial and otherwise, why
should handy epithets with Editor
Bailey2
Tomorrow is New Years day. 1t would
be good thing if Editor Bailey would
swear off, from hectoring newspapers,
churches, colleges and individuals, and
particularly good for him if he would
quit trying to act as a self constituted
pope for the Methodist church,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

TO CURE A COLD IN O&G DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. ". Groves signature is on
each box. CSC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

John w. Thompson, an officer of the
Standard Turpentine Company, has gone
to Waycross. Ca, where the plant now
established will begin business. 1t is said
to be the largest turpentine plant In the
world. Other plants will be established
at Blakely, Ga, and Hattiesburg. Mss.
and later there will be plants in North
Carolina and South Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Stole Pistol. Convict Escapes.

Especial to News and Observerl
Kinston, N. c., Dec. 30-A robber en-
tered the hardware store of Dixon &
Hooker at night from the rear window
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

Last night at the West Raleigh Baptist
church Christmas entertainment, Santa
Claus gave the children fine time. and
there were lots of them there to enjoy
it. An excellent program OF exercises
was given for the grown-ups.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

1t has been learned from Quartermaster
General Macon, of the North Carolina
National Guard, that North Carolina,
Texas and Georgia are the only Southern
States this year able to pass the army
inspection and get the benefits of the Dick
law. The United States has this year ex-
pended $4,000 in the equipment and pay
of the North Carolina National Guard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

Wild Fluctu;
lures Bril-
Spot l..


King Cotton has a..- guessing
again. The wild fiji ia
few days in the futul mark rad
effect upon spot cot a @-Il0a
price yesterday for Il '-efFe3
was 1874, quarter he Nues-
days figure. Unless o. ela Es ia
the future market t).2.- son OLA
bring IS cents on tn u..Fat
People who Offered cotton i9 5@..s n
Tuesday for 1874 W, Ina tsste.sa y
to take 13, and coul laa et"-
ers easily at that pl are is Il go
deal of cotton still n. country TO 9g
sold. A good many harIHrs say
they are going to no. u... rur g, Waeu
they expect to get l
1t was said yesterC great 0l1}
of the mills bought n She season
when the staple waf aa and so
cents. If it had not ... flop th3t. ais sEld
they would be out e ess ae" a-@9-
gether
AS for the future - nag declined
practically cent a pom. ia E4o last .Go
days. Tuesday Their, ls "a bic upward
movement, followed tremendous
slide downward. Y tHa ma.Fet
opened little above ua rJsa. and
again tumbled and closed weak. The fiuc
tuations was 80 to 40 points. May went
down from 1888 to 1928, and closed at
1884. March closed Tuesday at 1859, and
yesterday at 1927 1t opened four points
above Tuesdays close and went to 1920.
The market is off all around about so
points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

Sunday was the coolest day of the
winter, the temperature falling to IA de-
grees, but it did not reach the lowest
record for December here. that being nine
degrees.