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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
HELLO! is THIS SO2
Standard Oil Buys Nor
folk and Southern.
Our Correspondent Gets 1t On the Best
of Authority that Rockefeller's
Agents Are Hastings in East
ern Carolina.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, n. c., July ct is
stated with authority that the Stand
ard Oil Company is the recent pur-
chaser and present owner of the Nor
folk and Southern railroad. The
three representatives of the oil trust
who made the contract for the erec-
ton of the barrel plant at Belhaven,
are said to have been seen with one
of the leading officials of the railroad
on three separate occasions in New
York, the day of the sale of the road,
the papers i'm the transfer of the Nor
folk and Southern properties. 1t is
known to be a fact that the Stand
ard Old Company is also the pur-
chaser of the John l.. Roper Lumber
Company properties in eastern North
Carolina. The agents of Rockefeller
have been very active in this part OF
the State for months, and have Sc
cured options on immense tracts of
land throughout this section. The
developments which will ensue ulti-
mately will probably astonish people
herea bouts
Work has begun on the magnificent
public school building on the old
Academy site, and Will be rapidly
pushed through the summer. Mr.
BurWell Riddick, of Suffolk, Va. is
the contractor in charge of the work,
the result of which will give Wash
ington the finest school building OF
any town of its size in the State.
The Norfolk and Southern Rail-
road Company have moved their
quarters to the property purchased
sometime back from the Walling Lum-
Der Company, where they have made
extensive improvements for the hand
ling of their immense business to and
from this point. The daily steamer
between Belhaven and Washington has
been taken off, the schedule now be-
ing an all-rail one via Mackey's Ferry.
The other boat schedules will remain
the same as hitherto for the time be-
ing. anyhow. This road is now run
ming through train to Norfolk, Ieav-
ing here at 1880 in the morning, and
reaching Norfolk at one o'clock with
out change of cars, and with only
three stops. Returning the train
leaves Norfolk at 1910 a. m, arriving
in Washington at SEQ D. m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07

rested said that Mr.. Moorefield had
furnished him the whiSkey. Moore
field was arrested and a search in his
feed store brought to light number
of bottles of Whiskey and a lot of case
goods under some hay. Moorefield az
once employed Judge w. p. Bynum,
Jr., Col. John A. Barringer and Col
John n. Staples
Al the regular meeting of the Min
neota Tribe No. 81 of Red Men Tues
day night, the following officers were
installed:
Sachem, j. G.. Fowler; ST.. Sycamore,
j. p. Johnson; Jr. Sycamore, George
\. Hughes; Prophet, David II. Collins;
Chief of Records, j. c.. Benson; Keeper
of Wampum, +. CT. West; Collector of
Wampum. j. Il. York.
There was not a single arrest for
drunkenness in the city on the fourth
of July, while for the occasion last
year there were about a score of ar
rests on the charge. This is consid-
cred a fine showing by the prohibit
tiOniStS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
When i'm
New York
Hotel
Woodward
Broadway and 55th Street.

\ New Hotel of steel and fire. proof
construction, catering only to refined
patronage. Located but few blocks
from principal shops and theatres.
Restaurant handsomest i'm City, and
service OF the highest order.
T. ID. GREEN. Manager,
Formerly Hotel Jefferson. Richmond
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
MOOREFIELD BOUND OVER.
The Charge Against Him is the Re-
failing OF Whisl1ey.
Especial to News. and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, July 6.-At a hearing
held before Mayor Murphy yesterday
afternoon j. X. Mooreficld, a promi-
ment merchant and restaurant keeper
of the city, was bound over to SUI
perior Court on the charge of retail
ing. A negro named Lee Grier, who
was the cook in Moorcfield's restau-
rant, was also bound over to Superior
Court on the same charge. Moorefield
gave bond in the sum of 5000 for his
appearance at court, and Grier in de
fault of bond was sent to Jail.
For some item the officers have sus-
pected that whiskey was being sold at
the restaurant, but evidence was lack
ing and no arrests were made. A few
days ago Mr.. n. II. Stedman was en-
ployed as a detective for the city and
he purchased whiskey from the negro
on two occasions. The negro when ar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
POPULATION OF DURHAM.
New City Directory Gives the City
Proper $4,000

Especial to News and Observer
Durham. n. 9. July G.-The new
directory of Durham. published by the
Hill Directory Company. places the
population of Durham at 1000, this
being quite an increase over the popu-
lation of two years ago. This popu-
lation is for Durham proper.
This afternoon the remains of John
Nichols. who died lato Yesterday, were
inferred In Maplewood Cemetery. The
funeral service was conducted from
the residence by Rev. L. NJ Hoyl2.
The deceased was IS years of age left
father mother. two brothers and four
sisters. He was never married
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07

There are cases where an operation
is the only resource, but when one con-
siders the great number of cases of
ovarian and womb trouble cured by
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound after physicians have advised
operations, no woman should submit to
one without first trying the Vegetable
Compound and writing Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for advice, which is free.
Miss Margret Merkley of 275 Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
'Loss of strength, extreme nervousness
shooting pains through the pelvic organs,
bearing down pains and cramps compelled
me to seek medical advice. The doctor, after
making an examination, said | had ovarian
trouble and liberation and advised an opera
ton To this strongly objected and decided
to try lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound. The liberation quickly healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared and I am
once more strong, vigorous and we'll"
Ovarian and womb troubles are stead
lily on the increase among women. If
the monthly periods are very painful,
or too frequent and excessive-if you
have pain or swelling low down in the
left side, bearing down pains, leucor-
rhea. don't neglect yourself try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
LIQUOR LICENSE DOUBLED.
Mcdowell County Teachers Institute
Railroad News
(special to News and ObserverD

Especial to News and Observer)
Marion, n. c., July 6.-The board
of aldermen have raised the, license on
the saloons operating in the city from
$500 to 900 per year.
The Mcdowell County Teachers In
stitute has been in session here for the
past three weeks and will come to a
close this week. During this time the
teachers have been treated to daily
lectures from Prof. Stevens, of the A.
& NJ. College Prof. Swift, principal
of the Greensboro graded schools, has
been in Marion during the sessions.
and has had charge of the institute.
Some forty-five teachers have been on
the roll and much coed is expected as
a result of close application during
the sessions Miss Hudgens and Miss
Bostic, of the Marion graded schools,
also assisted in the work.
The Southern Railway has been
pouring corps after corps of survey
ors into the field ever since the South
western began business in these parts.
They now have some eight or ten in
the field
A series of meetings VIII begin in the
Presbyterian church here in the near
future, to be conducted by the Rev.
DR.. McGhie. of the Lemon church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE OF MISS MERKLEY
She Was Told That an Operation Was
Inevitable. How She Escaped Il

When physician tells woman suf-
fering with ovarian or womb trouble
that an operation is necessary, the very
thought of the knife and the. operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for ovarian or womb operations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07

Ignorance of the law is no excuse,
unless you have pull.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-07
Lewiston Defeats Tarboro.

Especial to News and Observer
Lewiston. n. c., July 6.-The Tar
boro and Lewiston baseball teams me.
and played on the Kelford grounds
today. Tarboro being defeated by
score of 16 to 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
Prayer for Death Answered..

Chicago, Dec. 28.-The fourth Of the
aged Meuret sisters, who prayed that
they might die together, to die within
the week was Marian Meuret, who ex'
pired Yesterday. Pneumonia caustd her
death. Two of her sisters lie mortally
i'll, it is believed The four sisters who
have expired in the last seven days all
died in their little cottage on Chestnut
street, where their father, Joseph Meuret'
built shan'y years ago when
Chicago was village. Jane,
spinster, aged 50, known as the "baby
sister," died last Wednesday week.
Magdalene, widow of man named
Quiloz, aged 20, expired early Tuesday;
FloreDtine, spinster, aged 63, died soon
after Magadalene, and Marian, spinster,
aged 70, expired yesterday. The re-
naming sisters, who are believed to be
diving, are Mrs. Gencvieve Dieter, aged
10, of Kossuth county, Iowa, and Mrs.
Margaret Dieter, of vest Chicago, who
is critically i'll of pneumonia. The
death oil the entire family was predicted
two weeks ago by Forentine, who was
said to have possessed clairvoyant
powers. There were seven of the sisters.
Five of them lived together in the little
cottage. The first of the five to go was
the eldest, Mrs. B. West, who died last
summer. The two surviving sisters
were wives of brothers named Dieter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
alexandria 6azettf.
Paymaster Robbed.

Five highwaymen, whose heads were
masked with guuny sacks, led by bare
headed man of dark skin and in dress
of a laborer. all armed with reyolvers,
attacked Paymaster Schick, of the Della
ware River Quarry aud Construction
Gem pany, on the Metuchen road, near
New Brunswick, n. j., yesterday after
noon. and robbed him of$5, OOO Schick,
who was taking the money in buggy
to paw off a gang of workmen al point
between New Brunswick and Metuchen,
was beaten into Inconsistencies. VII
liam F. Harkins, an officer in the con-
struction company. living at New Bruns-
wick. who was driving with the pay
master. was also beaten by the bandits.
A pose of 400 men was organized to
hunt through the wooded section OF
country between New Brunswick and
Bound Rock, and other bands of con"
stables and deputy sheriffs were sent out
from Metuchen and New Brunswick.
Mr.. Schick and Mr.. Harkins, with
the satchel containing $4,000 in small
bills and silver, were driving along the
Metuchen road to the place where their
men we're digging for new telephone con-
duits.
When they got 10 a lonely spot,
where both sides of the road are grown
thickly with uuderbrusb, great broad
shouldered man leaped out 10 front OF
the horse. He caught the bride in such
manner as to throw the horse to the
ground. He seemed to be leader of the
band. for when be had Oyerthrown the
horse he cried out to bis followers. The
buggy was tilted over, Mr.. Harkins fall
ing out and lying stunned on the road.
The five bandits, their faces completely
masked with gunnysacks, then advanced
on Mr.. Schick, covering him with re-
vol -ers. He made a move as If to seize
his money satcbel and escape with 1t.
Before he could get free Of the vehicle
three OF the robbers fell upon him and
beat him over the head with the butts OF
their revolvers until he became uncon-
scious. When Mr.. Harkins Struggled
to his feet he was beaten down again.
When the two victims Of the assault
recovered their senses the found three Of
the bandits still standing over them with
leveled weapons, while the other Two
members of the band we're fleeing through
the woods.
There remained until they we're sure
their fellows were we'll away. Then they
backed off behind the uuderbrnsh and
vanished. Neither of tie men In the
buggy was armed and, therefore, did not
attempt to pursue the fleeing robbers.
They drove their horse on gallop back
to New Brunswick and notified the po-
lice of the bold-up aud theft OF the 80, 900.
Immediately half dozen posses of con-
stables and deputy sherifis we're organl'
zed and thrown out about the timber in
which the bandits had been seen to van.
ish. Schick believes that he recognized
among the five highwaymen two men
who were formerly employed by the con-
truction company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
Must Be Quick,

Pains in the stomach and attacks OF
the collie come on so suddenly and are
50 extremely painful that immediate re-
lief must be obtained. There is no ne
cessity of sending for a doctor in such
cases if bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is at
hand. No doctor can prescribe better
medicine. For sale by Gibson & Tim
herman and w. F. CREIGHTON q 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
Enjoy UsIng HerpIelde on Account OF
It's Distlnctiveness,

The ladies' who have used Newbro's
Herpicide speak Of it in the highest
terms. for its quick effect in cleansing
the scalp OF dandruft and also for Its ex-
cellence as a general hair-dressing IL
makes the scalp feel fresh and 1t allays
that itching which dandruff will cause
Newbro's Herpicide Effectively cures
dardrun. as It destroys the germ that
caurcs 4. The same germ causes hair 10
fall out. and later badness; In killing IT,
Herplcide stops falling hair and prevents
badness. It is also an ideal hair dress
ing. for It lends an aristocratic charm 10
the hair that is quite distinctive. Sold
by leading druggists Send 1Oc- In stamps
for sample to The Herplcide Co., Dc
troll. Mich.
E. S. Lesdbester Il Sons, Special
Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
NATIONAL TOILET CO.,
s10o nm Al The lime of the fire the

100000. At the time of the fire the
hotel was closed, but it was fully fur
nished. John McCauley and bis wife,
caretakers, were the only persons in the
hotel, and they had to flee in their night
clothes. Smoke nearly suffocated Mrs.
McCauley and she had to be carried out
by her husband.
The residence Of DR.. f. B. Foote
caught fire and DIR. Foote and three SER
wants we're driven out. The house was
also partly DESTROYED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
Shot infhe Rack,

w. NJ. Sherman, Of Cushing. Me-, was shot
in the back, hourly day and night, for full
three months; by the shooting, tearing and
racking pains of Kidney inflammation lie
writes: Il used three bottles of Electric Bit
ters. and know that they have permanently
cured me, for feel like a new man. recon-
mend this great tonic medicine to all sui-
ferers from kidney trouble" ltslust rs sure
TO relieve and cure malaria and all stomach
and liver complaints, general debility and
female weaknesses Guaranteed by +. ,.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggist: rice 6Oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

This marvellous pain remedy
will quickly relieve the spasms
which wrack the tortured nerves,
and, if taken internally, will per-
manently cure the cause Of the
disease.
II had been a sufferer for
years." writes Calvin E. Hill, OF
Marietta, Ga, from the frightful
pains of neuralgia, and never
found any remedy that would give
me relief, until I tried Hamlins
Wizard Oil, which effected a per-
mansnt cure" Price FOc and u.
For sale and recommended by
all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
A LIQUID Cold Cure.

Group, Coughs, Colds, WhoOping' Cough,
etc have no terrors for children or adults
who evacuate the bowels with Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar-the Original l.axa-
tive Cough Syrup and Liquid Cold Cure
This remedy expels all cold from the system
and strengthens the throat, lungs and bro1-
chial tubes. The mothers fsvorlte and child
ren's safeguard. Sold by W. F. Creighton y
Co 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
"Millionaires" Fight Fire.

Members cfthe so-cslled "millionaire"
fire department of Lsrchmont, n. "
fought for hours with blaze which de-
stroyed the Mitchell Hotel and cottages
there early yesterday, entailing loss oi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

81 pci "
cine than his physicians care yesterday,
and he hurried to Wall street, where IN
three hours be loaned $50, 900, 600. The
money was loaned at from So to 80 per
cent. Mr.. Sage could have got as high
as l25 per cent. for most of it. but all
he exacted was from S5 to 80, which be
declared was the average between the
extreme fluctuations. His instructions
TO his Office when he left for home, after
three hours work, were: "Don't crowd
the boys too hard" The veteran 6nan-
cier was sitting costly by a fire at home
when he heard that brokers we're trying
to borrow money at 100 per cent. He
determined to take hand in the game,
and. calling an automobile, he vas
whirled to his office. There he began to
hand out Of his great store OF ready cash
the greatest at the command oil any
individual in Wall street. The Sage
cash lessened the strain for while, but
when it was all gone the rate for call
money scared again. Mr.. Sage remained
in his Office until everybody that called
had been accommodated, and then de
parted for home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

germ. You can fortify the body against
ali germs by tho use OF Dr. Picrcer
Golden Medical Discovery. IL increases
the vital power. cleanscs the system OF
clogging impurities, cnrichcs the blood,
puts the stomach and organs OF digestion
and nutrition in working condition, SO
that the germ finds no weak or tainted
spot in which to breed. Golden Medical
Discovery contains no alcohol, whisky
or other ntOXicant.
rYour Golden Medical Discovery IS
sick mans friend" writes Geo. y. Turner,
ESQ, Ex Financial SccietaIy International
Protherho0d of gcenlsfci,). S.Gs California
Street, Denver. Colo "FCr the past seven
years my health - odualiy faiied. lost my
appetite. became nervous ana dcblitated.
worry dcspOndcnt and unable To sleep. No
medicine helped me until tried Dr Pierce's
Golden Medical discovery. II put new llfe
into my veins and increased vitality until l
could once mOIe enjov lie and attend TO my
business EiEh' ladtl"~ effected complete
cure and gladly oo -, Or.Incnd il
DIR. Picrce'> Pellets only one or two a
day will regulate AMI cleanse and inylg-
orate foul. lad Stomach. torpid Liver
or sluggish BuWc>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
DRY GOODS
Card Of Thanks.

Many thanks to our
friends, the great pub
lie, who have favored
us with their generous
patronage. We are
sincerely grateful. The
liberal measure of sue
cess which you have
accorded shall con-
tinue to inspire us to
yet greater endeaVors.
Our best must grow
better day by day.
Choice, reliable mer-
Chandise at fairest low
prices; courteous, lib
eraI treatment; fair
ness and integrity in
every transaction. are
firm, fixed principles
that will closer weld
your friendship for
this house. With best
wishes for the New
Year, we remain,
Yours Respectfully,
ID. BGldlGin ( Sons,
80 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
BROS.
earanceSaIe

This is a clear
ance sale of La
dies and Chill
dren's Coats, La
dies and Chill
dren's Furs and
any holiday goods
in the house will
be rapidly dispos-
ed of at exactly
one =quarter less
than the regular
prices.
This sale offers an
elegant opportunity to
buy Ladies' and Chill
dren's Furs and Coats,
also Holiday Goods
at very small prices,
as we desire to close
out all the above goods
before taking our an
nual inventory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
FINANCIAL
Ole4]l4II%Ijj|l 80.
[2'!!:l.EI|;l] !
gQ|?;'f|||'' l '':II;2'|'tlg

when contemplating deppsiting their savings
in bank want to place it where V viii draw
interest end be absolutely safe This corpor
alton pays a liberal interest on deposits IN ITS
Savings Department making it desirable
depository from an economic viewpoint ior
the accounts Of those especially VINO are not
engaged in commercial life. but who have an
income or wLo are employed on a salary
PERSONS who work for wages or on a salary
the capitalist, the professional man and the
married woman who has selsratc estate'
the busines, man who wishes to separate ms
private income or the surplus profits OF ms
business from his general capital; the corpor-
alton, public or private, that is aecumnlatIng
making provisions for paying a-debt. The
deposits Of these classes receive interest at the
rate of 8 per cent. per annum. We
invite you to call and talk this matter over
with our officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
Singular Phenomena.

Hammonton, Egg Harbor and other
towns in the central section of New
jersey crossed by the West Jersey and
Seasbore Railroad witnessed sunset last
Tuesday evening that old natives declare
was the most magnificent seen in that
section in aquarter century. Five min
utes after the sun had disappeared, its
rays, piercing low bank of clouds along
the horizon, were thrown upon higher
bank of dark gray clouds in the form OF
a perfect cross, blood red in color, which
was visible, without perceE tlble change
in form, for fully ten minutes. Asthe sun
sank below the horizon, three immense
bars of golden light shot upward nearly
to the zenith. As if by magic, two dis
appeared, and the remaining one seemed
to become as dazzling as the orb that had
lust disappeared. With the same sud
denuess, a bright bar of light fell across
this perpendicular one, forming cross
that was geometrically perfect. AT first
it was bright orange color, but gradual
ly changed into a gorgeous red The
cross disappeared as it came, the horl-
zontal bar going first and tue upright
slowly fading away, after which the sky
again became bright orange color, which
gradually faded as darkness fell. Per-
sons at Atlantic City rushed from
IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
Msny people are afraid Of ghosts. Few
peoDle are afraid Of germs. Yet the ghost

Is q fancy
and the
germ Is .
fact. II
the germ
could b.
nagnihed
20 q stM
equal 70
lt8 terrors
II would
appear
more ter
rible than
any fire.
breathing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
CIGARS.
Everybody
in this part of the countryEhss heard
Of the reputation of the
Choice,
Plantation and
PerfeCtO Cigars.

These goods have been on the market
for years, which of itself is sufficient
proof of their fine quality and ex-
cellence.
We have always used our best ef-
forts to not only keep them up to the
standard. but improve them at every
opportunity by looking over the tobac-
co market and purchasing the very
best. We do not consider the price; so
we get what we want. We also AXE
this opportunity of calling your atten-
tion to a new brand of cigars,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29
LA ROSICA

which wc have just started to put on
market. This is a clear Havana cigar,
made Of the finest Havana, and We
guarantee it to be equal to any imported
cigar made. We recommend this as a
present to the most fastidious.
All our popular brands can be had in
small 25 boxes during the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

New ltrnes, Currantsiand Raisins for sale
hy j. c, AILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

1000 pounds MARYLAND BUCKwHEAT
J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-29

CODFISH.-New Boneless and Shreaded
~ Goldfish Just received by
!. q MU,RURN.