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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
Death of Mrs. Matte S. Williams.

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Newton. y. c.. May 9-Mrs. Mat
tie S. Williams. the wife of Col. w.
ii. Williams, after a protracted and
painful sickness, fell asleep in Jesus
yesterday morning at one O'Clock.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
family plat in EastView cemetery, ac-
companied to the place by a large
concoJrse of friends. The grave was
handsomely decorated with floral Of
fcrings. The funeral services were
held at the house. conducted by Rev.
Wehler, pastor of the German Re-
formed church. of which she was a
member from early life. He was assist
ed by DR.. ]. G. lapp. her former pas
tor: Or Snyder and Rev. j. "A Gilmer.
pastor Of the Presbyterian church.
She leaves two children-Mrs. w. A.
Rhyme of this place, and Mrs. w.
Martin. of Hickory.
Colonel Williams has many friends
throughout the State who sympathize
with him in his bereavement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
AT SOUTHERN PINES.
Municipal Building-Other Mat
terS

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Southern Pines, y. c., May 9.-At a
meeting of the newly elected hoard of
aldermen last night, Mayor Ferguson
presiding, the Office of treasurer was
given to w. f. Jinge, of Jinge q Beck;
l.. p French was elected town collec-
tor, John Huttenhour water superin-
tendent, while only two of the old Off
GERS were retained-C. L. Blue for
clerk and j. L. Diebhay for city mar
shall.
Charles w. Barrett, Raleigh's splen-
did architect, was here yesterday look
ing after plans for new additions to
Piney Woods Ian.
The municipal building on the cor
ner of New Hampshire Avenue and
Broad street is being moved closer To
the street and will soon be used for
the new Citizens Bank recently organ
lied, with Mayor c. L. Grout pres
ident, and p. II. Beck vice-president.
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attended by many friends of the or
phans, who listened with pleasure to
the entertainment. All present were
delighted with the program, which is
entirely new and reflects most credit
ably the thorough training and careful
attention the orphans have received.
Miss Emma White will take with her
on this tour class of orphans alto
gether new, not one of them having
been on tour before.
We would give notice of the spe-
cialties of the programme, but Will
leave the public to enjoy this when the
entertainments begin, which cannot
fail to please and delight all who en-
courage them. The program is varied
and full of fun, as well as sweet songs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
THE FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
The North Carolina Association in
Session at Salisbury.
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Salisbury, n. c., May 9.-The North
Carolina Funeral Directors and En-
balmers Association met in this city
today. The opening session was called
to order at 10 o'clock by Capt. j. M.
Wolvin, of Wilmington, president of
the association. After an invocation
by Rev w. II. Rich, of Salisbury, an
address of welcome was delivered by
Hon. H. A. Boyden, mayor of this city.
The response was by Mr.. Frank H.
Vogler, of Winston Salem. The re-
mainder of the morning session was
taken up with preliminary work and
the appointment of standing commit
tees.
The convention reconvened at 2
O'Clock this afternoon and received a
number of new members into it's
ranks. Following came the annual
message of President A. j. Wolvin, in
which many of the advantages of the
association and the objects of its ex-
istence were pointed out. The an
nual report of Secretary W. l.. Bell.
of Concord. was also heard this after
noon, following which DIR. j. e..
Stokes. of the Whitehead-Stok San
atOrium, this city, addressed the con-
vention on 1.-THE Anatomy of Man ="
Mr.. M. l.. Penwell. of Topeka, Kans.,
president of the National Funeral Di-
Tectors and Embalmers' Association,
also addressed the convention this af-
ternOOn
A lecture by Prof. Eckels, of Phil
adelphia, was the special feature of
tonight's session of the convention.
All of the sessions today were largely
attended, many delegates from vari-
Gus points in this and adjoining
States being present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
High Point News.

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High Point, n c., May 9.-The re-
mains Of Mr.. j. w Cridlebaugh. who
died in the Stokes Sanitarium in Sal
isbury Saturday night of appendicitis,
reached this place Sunday afternoon
and were conveyed to the home of his
father. Mr.. Thos. Cridlebaugh, seven
miles from this place, for interment.
Very little hope is entertained for
Mr.. Jim r. Holt, who has been eX-
tremely i'll for sometime. A year or
more ago Mr.. Holt was the persona
facation of health but was stricken
with paralysis. He is one of High
Points honored citizens.
The work of putting down the stone
in the plant at the Pittsburg Plate
Glass Company, is being done this
week. The building will be ready for
the machinery in about ten days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
of6cers Elected by AIdermen.

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Durham, n. c., May at meet
ing Of the board of city aldermen, held
last night, J. b. Christian was re-
elected street commissioner A. *.
Umstead, city treasurer, and DR.. I. A.
Mann city health officer. DR.. Mann
has been elected by both the city and
county and will be paid jointly by
the two governments. He will have
charge of the city and county health
department The aldermen abolished
the office of city civil engineer, this
saving the town $1,000 per year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
TRIAL OF II. CLAY CRUDE.
1t VIII Open in Salisbury This Morn
ing-Much Interest Aroused.
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salisbury N. c. May "a special
venire of jurymen is being summoned
today for the trial of H. Clay Grub,
a prominent Davidson county man,
who is indicted for the killing of his
brother-in-law, ODE L. Davis of the
same county.
The killing occurred at Piney
Church, Davidson county, in October,
1904, and on a Sunday morning, just
as many hundreds of people had as
sembled for public worship.
On account of the prominence of
both men concerned, the trial has re-
ceived unusual notoriety, and a
large throng has assembled in Sails
bury to hear the opening Wednesday
morning.
The case was removed from David
son at the instance of the States at
torneys, upon affidavits that fair
trial could not be obtaiIed in that
county. There is a fine array of legal
talent on both sides, and every inch
of ground will be contested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10

WHO0P!'S THIS NE 2.
Astounding Growth of
Spencer in a Night.
The Town Wakes Up 10 Find Itself
Half as Large Again as
When 1t Went TO
Sleep.
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Spencer N c., May Quite sem
sation was sprung here last night when
it became current on the streets that
Newton Heights, a popular residential
section adjacent to the town. together
with vast amount of territory be-
tween this place and Salisbury had
been taken inside the corporate limits
of Spencer. The newly acquired ter
ritory includes many acres and much
valuable building property and town
lots besides bringing into the corpor-
ate limits many citizens. 1t is esu-
mated that Spencer has been Increased
in population and taxable property no
less than SO per cent. in day. Inc
fact is a great surprise not only 10
the board of aldermen but likewise -
every citizen as we'll.
1t is known that during the session
of the last general assembly there was
a proposition TO have the corporate
limits extended, but for certain rea-
sons Rowan's representatives IN the
legislature did not present the bill and
the same was reported dropped. IL
now develops that the bill passed the
legislature January 31st and became a
law though the fact escaped notlce
until Yesterday. Rowan'S representa-
tives disclaim any knowledge OF now
or when the measure was presehleu
to the House.
TO bring about still more intricate
combinations Spencer is to hold a
bond election on the 18th inst. A new
registration has been held and the
books closed last Saturday just two
DAYS before a knowledge of the extern
sion of the charter was received. me
question now arises: Shall the people
living inside the corporate limits. out
who did not know the fact, be allowed
TO vote? The situation is peculiar
one and it is probable that the board
of aldermen will change the date Tor
the bond election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
Memorial Day Exercises.

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Durham, n. c., May Tomorrow
Confederate decoration day will be
celebrated here in the afternoon. The
celebration will take place in the Dur
ham Opera House. The speaker Of
the day will be Mr.. Victor S. Bryant,
The Daughters of the Confederacy,
who are in charge of the service, will
attend in a body The Confederate
veterans will also attend in a body,
There will be some very fine music.
Crosses of honor will be distributed to
such of the old veterans who have
not received these CROSSES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10

avSrable progress, although needing
cultivation in Georgia.
A lar-, part of the tobacco crop
has beer, planted in North Carolina
and planting ha sbegun in Tennessee.
Plants are plentiful in Ohio, Kentucky
and Virginia, but transplanting has
not begun in these States.
The outlook for most fruits, except
peaches, is favorable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
HANDSOME NEW posToFFTcE.
The Question OF Graded School Now
Agitating Newton.
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Newton, N. c.. May 9.-Court con-
vened Monday His Honor, w. b.
Council, presiding. This is the civil
docket term Sf
The new postoffice is now occupied
by the office force and is an honor
to the town and postmaster. New
buildings and improvements are going
on in every part of the place.
The question of graded school or
school tax is the topic OF the day
both sides claim that they will carry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
Rev. Mr.. Parker Goes to Portsmouth,

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Durham, n. c.. May 9.-Rev c. j.
d. Parker has been pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist church for seven years,
left this morning for his new home al
Portsmouth, where he will take
charge as pastor of the Fourth Street
Baptist church His successor, Rev.
w. C. Barrett, is expected here next
month.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
MUCH COTTON IMPLANTED YET
And Much of That i'm the Ground Stays
There.
lBx the Associated Press. }

Iby IIIt lASSUCIdItII Z Eoo'J
4 Washington, May 9-The weekly
crop bulletin issued by the Weather
Bureau says:
Much cotton remains to be planted
i'm Arkansas, Northern Mississippi,
portions of Louisiana, and in Northern
and Central Texas, and planting is un-
finished in the Carolinas, Northern
Georgia, Tennessee and Oklahoma.
Iii Central and Northern Texas a large
area requires replanting and that up
sin very pressing need of cultivation,
In southern Texas the crop is in bet
ter condition, although damaged by
rain. Good stands are reported from
the central and eastern districts of the
cotton belt. where the crop is making
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
Death of a Little Boy.

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Jonesboro. ~ c., May 9.-Little Tu-
gene Russell, the nine and a halt
months old son Of Rev. and Mrs j. G.
Humble died Sunday at $50 p, IN,
Funeral services conducted Monday by
Rev. j. Fl. Fri-zell, of Sanford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
broadway Bonds for southbound.

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WESTON Sa Iero N. O. Nav o..
l3roadb.y township, located just south
OF thus city. TO-DAY voted TO issue bonds
to the amount of $4,000 for the
building of the proposed Southbound
Railroad between Winston Salem and
Wadesboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
A PLEASING PROGRAM.
Glass of Oxford Orphans to Tour the
East

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oxford. n. c.. May 9.-The class of
orphans in charge of Miss Emma
White, now ready to start on Wednes-
day for their tour in the Eastern To-
.calities, gave rehearsal in the chapel
Of the asylum last evening which was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS /!
The Slightest arrangement OF These
Important Organs Should Be
Promptly Needed, for No Disease
is More Dangerous.
of These

Deadly diabetes, gravel or stone In
the bladder, uremic poisoning, and
other fatal forms of Kidney Diseases
always begin in q mild form. There
is little harm at first, and with proper
treatment all Irregularities can be cor
rected, but the slight symptoms are
often overlooked and before the vic
tim can realize it, a fully developed
and dangerous stage is reached.
A thoroughly reliable and time
tested remedy for all diseases of the
Bladder and Kidneys is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
WOW CAN TEST IN FREE.

Stuart's Gin and Buchu can be OBJ
tanned at drug stores, but II you de-
sire to test the remedy, send us your
name and address and a trial sample
will be sent you absolutely free. DO
not delay or neglect this warming
which nature is giving in the form
of pains in the back, Deafness irregu-
larities in the urine, ETC., but write
for a sample today. Address Stuart
Drug Company, S52 Wall ST., Atlanta,
Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
sTUARTs GIN AND BUCHU.

For thirty years this remedy has
been in general use and has made
some noteworthy cures of cases that
had reached a dangerous stage. II
promptly reaches the cause of the dis
ease, dissolving and expelling from
the system all poisonous matter, and
restores the bladder and kidneys to
their normal healthy condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10
Free Advice For YOUNG GirIs

young girls earnestly Pnkhn at Lynn Mass for dc
this critical time Of their lives
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-10

The Weekly Crop Bulletin for the
week ending Monday May 8, 1905,
says of crop conditions in North Caro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-15
The HtNfOR OF TT.

The Russian gentleman who penned
the reply to President Roosevelt's
peace suggestion is certainly a great
joker-or else he isn't. He diplo-
matically says that if Japan is anxious
for peace, Russia is willing to talk
the matter over.
This sounds like the bully of the
school who once tackled a new boy
much smaller than himself-and got
licked. The new boy BACKED both
his eyes, bloodied his nose, tore most
of his clothes, and then threw him
down and rubbed his face in the dust.
When the bully got a chance to
breathe a little he blubbered, 'If you
want to quit, I'll let you up
Russia is talking that way now.
Perhaps the Russian gentleman re-
ferred to doesn't see the humor of his
little note, but from an American
standpoint the humor is there just the
same. It is likely, however, that Rus
sia is not in a humor to see any humor
Just now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-15
JAYHA WKER JOTS

The people of Independence are
taking action to prevent Sunday base
ball in that town.
The Cawker City Record has aban-
doned its patent insides ana makes
EN- itself nowadays.
The BeIoit Times is convinced that q
new brand of whisky has struck that
town. There were three fights there
in one day recently.
Wichita has come out in favor of
christening the battleship Kansas with
the best wine that can be found. It
was supposed that Wichita would be
opposed to such a sinful waste of a
good article.
Barney Sheridan advises the Second
district Republicans to nominate
Billy" Buchan for congress. The
source of the advice is a pretty good
indication that it will be avoided to
the greatest extent possible.
Jefferson township, Dickinson coun-
ty, has population of 656 people, but
not a single resident of the township
died during the year ending March ,
1905. There was one death in the
township, but the victim was a visitor.
The county commissioners of each
county in the state can now pay
bounty Of five cents each for crow
scalps if they wish to. The crow SCALP
law went into effect with the publ
cation of the statute book, but thus
far there has been no great emigration
of crows.
Farmers are so busy in the wheat
belt nowadays that they are not spend
ing much time in going to town. 4
man in Gypsum City lost a five dollar
bill on the street, and there were so
few persons around that he found it
undisturbed a week later.
An old-time tramp printer blew into
the Blade Office at Concordia recently
at a time of need. He was given work
but was told he would have to get
bath, hair cut and shave on Saturday
night. That was too much for him
and he immediately left town.
Fred Trigg refers to a Topeka pub
LEGATION that is fighting so desperately
for peace and harmony that It has
! jumped into the Second district con-
gressional contest and is abusing eS cry
| Republican whO is not for the candi-
date it favors. LET the campaign for
fervently suggests Mr.. Trjgg.
An Emporia shoe repairer has
tackled to his wall two worn shoe
sOles. One is labeled, "Emporfa to
Jerusalem" and the other, Jerusalem
to Emporia." They were worn just a
| year by an Emporia minister, and dur
/ ing that time he made a trip to Jerusa-
| lem. They were made by the shoe re-
| pairer, who is now keeping them as an
! advertisement.
It was recently stated that a Nc
/ Pherson physician, whose name was
suppressed by the committee, put in a
/ bill of $500 for services in aid of the
| Marquette tornado sufferers. Every
body else gave their services free, in
Guiding some nurses for as long as two
weeks. Now MCPHERSON and I.lnds-
/ borg assert that it was a Salina physi-
! clan who wanted pay for his work, but
Salina is denying it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-15
bad POLITICS.

There is complaint in certain cir
cles just now that it is bad politics"
for President Roosevelt and his adj
visers to push the land fraud cases ana
make public the facts concernino-
them. Some time ago another set Of
individuals were urging that it was
bad politics" for the president to al
low Joseph L. Bristow to bring to ms
tice the thieves in the postofice de-
partment. We have been hearing re-
Gently, too, that it is bad politics for
the Panama canal commission to b,,,,
its supplies in the markets of the
world.
It is never bad politics to do right
The people applaud and uphold the
honest official who goes forward and
does his duty regardless of politics
Ihey will not stand for any grand
stand plays. but the people as a. whole
peheve in doing right.
1t is the friends of the land grabharv
and others who fear they too viii he
caught who are bowling bad politics,
about pushing the land fraud cases
1t was the friends of the postof7ce
thieves and others who had bad -
hand in thievery who urged that #
was bad. politics to uncover the steals
IN that department It us the trusts
who are yelling bad politics. because
Of the policy to purchase Panama. sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-15
GLOBE SIGHTS.
[From the Atchison GIob

IFrom the Atchison GlobeI
Nothing makes a man so mad as con-
slant attempts to work him.
The line under the horses tail causes
more runaways than automobiles.
Instead of devoting so much time TO
cards. people should learn how to talk
well.
When a woman gets sick the neighbora
watch the husband more closely than
ever.
wed rather see a pretty girl On Conn
mereial street than attend some shows at
the opera house.
It is said that an Atchison princess
never takes any stronger nourishment
than tutti fruitti chewing gum.
Everybody abuses a public man: but no
body abuses private citizen except his
best friends and his wife's relations.
"Some days am so worthless that am
Just able to get down town in the morn
ing, and get home at night. Drake Wat
son.
A man was speaking of a woman today
quite homely'' That happens so often.
Three years ago a certain Atchison girl
had a good figure" Wed like to know
what she has done with it., for she hasn't
it now.
It is all right on a vacation to get as
close to nature as possible but we notice
that those returning are mighty glad to
get back to the bath tub.
It's about time for a story that the
brave girls of Kansas. just home from
college, viii help their fathers harvest the
big wheat crop, the men being lazy
An Atchison man says that when he
marries he desires that his bride be able
to truthfully say: Our father who art
in heaven. In other words, he doesn't
want his father-in-laW to be on earth.
There are a lot of things we do not I'M
derstand. This is the most mysterious
one: How a woman with five or six little
children and a husband who doesn
amount to much, and who isn't very con-
siderate. stands it.
An elderly woman who came to Atchison
to spend the summer with relatives, left
town yesterday. Adjoining the house
where she visited was a garden in which
the rows were crooked. The crooked rows
distressed her so much that she couldn't
stand it.
Some years ago an Atchison man sold
his business to a young man from the
country; a man he regarded as Reuben.
The biIsfness under the mana cement of
the Reuben has been much better than it
was under the management of the Atchi-
son man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-15

To the Editor of the State Journal:
In reference to your correspondence
claims for Barry. Paul Jones did what
Napoleon with all Europe to back him
failed to do. "He carried the war into
the enemy's country" landed on Eng
Iish soil. destroyed the shipping and
spiked the guns at Whitehaven. He
also was the only man who ever
frightened the people of Edinburgh;
who were famous in Europe for their
warIike proWess. After the fatal bat
tie of F'lodden the burgers manned the
walls and bid defiance to the English
army. But when Jones entered the
of ships the best they could do was to
send old John Brown, minister of Had
dington. down to the beach, where he
stood bareheaded, and prayed to the
God of battles to send a wind to drive
them out of the Firth. The storm
came on time, and Paul had to throw
many of his guns overheard. Edin-
burgh is a stormy locality and history
tells US that the preachers of the
eighteenth century we're somewhat
windy. After all geography has much
to do with the fame of an individual.
have often heard my father tell that
when he was a boy, some fifteen years
after Paul Jones' death, the street
ballad singers of Scotland used to sing:
Eye have heard of Paul Jones, have
ye not, have We. not?
He was a rogue and a vagabond, was
he not, was he not?"
But America does well to honor the
memory OF the bravest and best sailor
who ever trod a deck.
Topeka, Kan. June IL 1905.