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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
WORK Of DEMONS
Man Chased BY Snakes
and White Caps.
Mr.. IOhn B. Willis Writes With Intense
Interest of His Salvation
From Des-
pair.

Col. w. H. Osborne, of Greensboro,
president of Kelley Institute, has re-
ceived the following letter
six years ago I was a drunken sot,
without home, without friends, and
with only the prospect Of filling a
drunkard's grave. I had been a con-
firmed drinker for ten years and was
reaping the WhirlWind of strong drink.
If any one had asked who the most
hopeless shiftless man in town was,
the finger Of the pubic would have
been pointed at John 3 Willis. the
drunkard.
II have had delirium tremens six
times. and have seen all of the devils
and fiends of the lower pit. I have
walked miles in the dark many rainy
nights trying to catch these leerng
grinning devils, and / have been
chased in return miles by the horrid
hobgoblins and white caps, with all
of them trying to kill me. have felt
the cold be ~ and Shiny, creepy scales
OF the snakes as they craWled over
my body, and have called on my peo-
pie to help me fight them off, when
there was nothing wrong, only | was
full of the poison drink. l. have felt
the fiery pangs of the burning thirst,
which | could not control, when I
knew that the drink was killing me,
yet. the burning thirst would drive
me back again to drink of the poison.
six years ago / spent thirty days
at Keeley Institute at Greensboro, n.
c.. the good people Of my neighbor-
hood sending me to take the treatment
for drink. None believed that
would live to return, but / did and
today L can say that ] have never
taken a drink since / took the Kee7
ley Cure six years ago. More than
that l can say that I have never
wanted to take a drink since / took
the treatment; | have never been sick;
l have never lost day from work.
1.-THE reasons why a man who is a
drunkard should take the Kelley
Cure:
First Before I took it I was
hopeless, friendless, despised, drunken
sot Now / am a respected man with
home, a family and friends and some
two thousand dollars worth of prop
erty
Second. was miserable sufferer.
suffering bodily and with mental pain
and anguish. Now / am free from
pain, free from the demon of despair
free from the awful thirst that con-
surnes the man who drinks.
Third If there is q treatment that
will transform a man from what
was TO what l am, say that every
one who wants to be free from the
slave of drink should take the keeley
Cure. Very Respectfully,
"JOHN B. WILLIS.
Chase City, Va, Dec. 5, 1904.
Send to Kelley Institute the name
of any friend who might be benefited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

their lines to such an extent as may
be agreed upon between the two
parties for said consideration.
The bill was prepared and agreed
upon by the Legislative Committee of
the North Carolina Press Association
by the passage of when ii is proposed
to carry out the spirit of that organl-
cation, as manifested at the last an
nual session held in Morehead City.
OF the entire assemblage, only two
dissenting voices were raised In the
discussion and that by members
whose location is such that the pres
ent law imposes little Inconvenience.
But why innict injury upon the small
er country papers, simply because the
larger Weeklies and big city dallieS get
all the transportation they want?
Just as we'll say a country editor shall
not receive a cord of wood in eX-
change for years subscription II
agreeable to q patron who does not
object to settling his subscription ac-
count in that way. What's the dlfier-
ence? The country editors are doing
as much for the upbuilding OF North
Carolina as any other agency ana are
never found wanting in political cam
paigns. The Democratic party owes
it's present lease of power Largely to
the untiring efforts of rural week.-Mrs..
Yet because they present modest re-
quest for permission to negotiate ad-
vertising space, it is suggested that
they seek to destroy the free pass law
and thereby endanger the safety OF
the State a mistaken Iidea MI
Editor The editors are themselves
opposed to free passes and are only
asking permission to contract for all
the transportation they may DE able
to secure and pay for what they re-
ceive The newspapers alone are IN
terested in Senator Wards bill, which
leaves the matter of executing con-
tracts entirely with them and the
transportation companies, inticting no
hardship uuon either
1t is manifestly unjust for the larger
papers who get all the transportation
they need--for the asl1ing-or the
members Of the General Assembly, by
whom we country editors have stood
in many hard-fought campaigns, to
deny US the right to obtain the best
contract possible for our advertising
space. The present law imposes a dis
tinct hardship upon us ana one we
can i'll afford TO tolerate and which is
meeting the earnest protest Of nine
tenths of the country press of the
State. Give" us nothing free, but
for goodness sake leave us alone TO
fight our battles without restriction
or molestation.
I am with highest personal regards.
Yours very truly,
Nj. T.. SHIPMAN,
Editor HendersonVil- Hustler.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
Sale of Panacea Springs.

BY virture of an order Of the
Superior Court of Warren county to
me directed in the special proceeding
entitled j. J. d. Harris. executor, and
others VS. Elizabeth Ann Clark and
Others I will sell to the highest bid
der at public auction in front of the
store of j. j. Myrick, in the town
of Littleton, county of Warren, n.
c., between the hours of 2 o'clock p.
M, and O'Clock p. :, on Saturday,
the 2Sth day of January, 1905, that
tract of land about four miles from
Littleton, in Warren county, adjoin-
mig the lands CT the estate of the late
j. P. Johnston, the estate of the late
Thos. w. Harris and others, bounded
and described as follows: Beginning
at rock pile south of the lake, on
the east side Of the road leading to
Panacea Springs, thence westerly to
pine tree on the west side and near
the canal, thence northward to the
J. p. Johnston line, thence along the
J. P. Johnston line to his corner,
thence eastwardly to a branch, thence
down the run of the branch to the
lake, thence a straight line to the
beginning, containing one hundred
acres more or less; and known as the
Panacea Springs.
tereSts, together with the good will
and benefit in, and to the name, trade
and trademark "Panacea" heiofore
used, or in any manner applied or
connected with the water from
Panacea Springs: Terms of sale. one
third cash, balance in one and two
years with interest on deferred pay
ments from day of sale. Title reserv-
ed until purchase money is paid in
full.
Capt. Samuel T. Thorne or DR.
Thos. w. Harris Will take pleasure in
showing the property to any party
wishing to inspect it,
A. w. GRAHAM, Com.
December 18th, 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
COL. p. NJ. PEARSALL.

Col p. NJ. Pearsall, who retires
from the position as Secretary to the
Governor, had signal evidence of
the esteem in which he is held in the
elegant banquet given in his honor,
and attended by more than score of
prominent citizens. Colonel Pearsall
has many friends who regret to see
him retire from the position. He
will return to the practice of law in
New Bern and continue to exercise
strong influence upon public affairs
in North Carolina and in the councils
of the Democratic party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

we're rebuke of Senator Bailey, and
certainly no occasion for him TO i'm
pugn the sincerity of DR.. Alderman, as
splendid a specimen of Southern edu-
cational leader as Senator Bailey is OF
Southern Craftsmanship of this gen
Grafton.
two leaders in the political and educa-
tional life of the South is the best
answer 20 DR.. Alderman's mistaken
criticism.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
WHAT is THERE
IN 1T?

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lime and soda, glycerine and a
dash of favoring. The COM
bination of these valuable
ingredients emulsihed as in
SCOTS Emulsion represents
the greatest remedy yet dis
covered for weak lungs, poor
blood, low vitality, child
weakness and all wasting
diseases.
Well send you a sample, free
SCOTT s. BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
HEATERS CAUSE \ HOT TIME.
And This Period OF Calcric Develops
In the Office of the SUN.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and ObserVer.)
Salisbury N. c., Feb. AT a late
hour last night Master Mechanics J
+. Shehan Of the Southern railway
shops at Spencer. and Editor Carl
Hammer of the Salisbury Sun, had q
personal encounter in the office of the
paper in this city. The trouble grew
out of an article which appeared in
the Sun yesterday rejecting on the Of
fetal actions of the master mechanic
in removing heaters from the shops
and yards.
The combatants were separated by
friends before serious injuries were
sustained by either.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
Mr.. Bryan's Position.
Baltimore News.)

MY position at present" said vii
liam Jennings Bryan to some friends
ct the National Hotel a day OF two
ago, lis that of the young man dowT
South who was in hove with a fine
young woman. He proposed one nigh
and she accepted him. After the pro
tcstat ons of undying affection hac
been made a hundred times the
young wan went into the night anc
locking ZIP at the brilliant stars raised
his arms above his head and said
'Oh! Lord, l amt got nothing agin no.
body. -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
DISSOLUTION NOTICE..

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between Festus Ii. Phillips and y.
j. Phillips, under the firm name OF
Phi lips & Co. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. j. j. Phillips hav-
ing sold his entire interest to Eesms
B. Phillips, VINO will continue bust
ness undo" the name of Carolina
Feed Store"
All persons indebted to the old firm
will please make immediate settle
ment with Festus b. Phillips. and al
claims against said firm win be pre-
sented TO him for settlement.
febl-1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
A MORNING TONIC.
{ Edward Howard Griggs. J

In the effort to appreciate various
forms of greatness. let us not under
estimate the value of a simple good
life.
Just to be good; to keep life pure
from degrading elements; TO make it
constantly helpful in little ways to
those who are touched by it; to keep
ones spirit always sweet, and avoid
all manner of petty anger and irrita-
bility-that is an ideal as noble as 1t
is difficult.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

The fact that the towns OF Williams
is owned by q Democrat and the dis
Republicans ought MOI to be consid-
cred. The laws. like the rain should
descend alike on the just and the un-
just
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

nor Glenn an advance promise of what
he would recommend, if the Schaffer
crowd would submit proposition. is
the worst yet. The Schaffer lawyers
have evidently forgotten that a very
different man from Russell is now
Governor,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

Equal rights to all and special
privilege to none" is the true Demo-
cratic doctrine. 1t applies TO distiller-
les as we'll as to protective tariff rates.
All crossroads or still towns ought TO
be fed out of the same spoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

Neither Shore nor Williams is en-
titled to the special privilege unwisely
given them two years ago A gem
eral law should be passed that would
apply alike to all still houses, large
or small, outside of towns too small to
maintain ADEQUATE police protection"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

While most of the divorce cases are
Of negroes, there are altogether too
many cases in which white people are
seeking divorces. Of four cases put
on the docket in Wake this week, two
We're white and two were colored.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that applica.
ton will be made to the present ses-
sion of the Gneral Assembly for the
passage of an act Incorporating the
town of Garner in Wake county.
1-11-eo6
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

Read Mr.. A. II. Slocumb's open
Letter to Theo. II. Price" 1t is full
of meat and sound sense, and is a
happy hit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

A little learning is-<a dangerous
thing. [. enables women to compile
cook books.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

1t is gospel truth to say that
no DISEASES such as rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, biliOusness,
collie, cold, sore throat, backache,
bOils, bowel troubles, skin erup-
tiOns, and all those caused by
local inflammation, can be SO
quickly, safely and surely cured,
as by the use of HAMLINS
WIZARD OIL.
+ 1t gets right down in, around
the nerves and blood vessels of
the affected tissues, where the
trouble is, and gently soOthes
and cOaxes them back to health.
For all pain, chronic and
acute, it is a remarkable rem
edy, and has no equal in safety
and effectiveness in the medical
world. Price Soc and $1.OO.
Fully guaranteed.
For sale and recommended by
ALL DRUGGISTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

y tinancier Is a man VINO earns his
money by the sweat OF other men S
broWS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-02

You cannot lead without love.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Mrs. Jim Brown returned from
Ellsworth after several Weeks' visit
with her sister.
Sam Myer had very pleasant sur.
prise when bis father from Wabasl,
Ind, came to spend the holidays here.
Miss Grace Preidy. our central girl.
spent chri't@a' at her home near
LongtoFd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Probasco spent
Christmas at Abe Browns.
FlOssis, the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. johnson, Is i'll With pnsu.
moniA.
Fred Heinz and family ate Sunday
dinner at Dan Bert's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Ross spent
Christmas at Herbsrt's parents.
Harry Picking and family spent
Sunday afternoon At @. Reia's.
Mrs. A. B. Picking gave q family
reunion on Christmas,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28

mas day. Everybody was abundant
y cared for and all were made happy
BY gifts of love.
The Union Sunday school held It's
entertainment Saturday evening. An
excellent program was rendered, the
singing being especially fine. Those
having charge of the music deserve
much credit for the pains taken ii
training the children. All we're trest-
ed to candy and oranges. Mr.. Tit1M
impersonated Santa Claus to perEsb4
tion. ~ .H3
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Heller spent
Christmas in Abilene as the guests Of
their father, Thomas Humble.
George Fielder and family Of Nc.
Pherson are spending the holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fielder.
Miss ona May Miller Of Topeka, .
reader and impersonator. will give an
entertainment in the hall Thursdav
evening" Jan. 4. Miss Miller is .
talented young lady and all should
hear her.
Remember the Young Peoples meet
ing Sunday evening to be led BY Miss
Comma HOllinger. Subject, "Look- {
ing Backward" will be q review OF the
years. work. All are cordially invited
to o'me and bring your Bibles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
By SPECIAL REyLgcToH CORRESPONDENCE
ErostBites
Chnlblains
Anti Frost-Bite
BUCKEYE.

Myrtle Pickins who 10 attending
college in Mcpherson 10 home for the
holidays.
Mrs. e. J. Winsler and son Roy
took Christmas dinner with A. K.
Ruse's.
Estella Grove visited relatives
south Of Abilene over Christmas.
Mrs. e. Hoyt is scarcely able to be
around from the effects OF stepping
on a nail.
The young folks In this vicinity
spent Christmas skating.
Miss Clara Day is home for the
holidays.
Clarence Schrack is getting ready to
90 to California.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Nor
ton, girl Dec. Is, 1905.
J. E. Fair, Of Kansas City, came
home Saturday to spend the holidays.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
DONEGAL.

Miss Edith Hoffman spent last week
at L. L. Hoffman'S.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. v. Ostburg Of sa-
lima and Miss Lille Shirk Of Abilene
we're visiting relatives in our vicinity
Sunday.
R. Messing and family are spending
. few days in Woodblne.
Mrs. J. A. Summers spent Christ
mas IN SalinA.
Miss Ruth MuSssr is spending . few
weeks In Abilene.
Homer and Miss Addis Engle At
tended preaching services at Moon.
light Sunday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
GARFIELD.

Clyde Weddls and little son Of
GrAlnfsld are spending the holidays
with friends here and In Solomon.
Mrs. Harry Cook and children are
spending q few weeks with relatives
here.
Mrs. VIM. Kosnig was taken to her
home 10 Ottawa county last week and
Ii Ia expected that she will be taken
TO the asylum this week. It Is sad
70 say that her mind is much wOrss.
A very large crowd was presents.
the Christmas exercises 81 NJ Pleas
sni church last Sabbath evening. A
very pleasant tine vss had By all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
ACME

Everyone enjoyed the fine Christ.
mas weather.
A large number from here attended
the Christmas exercises at Mt.
Pleasant on Sunday evening and en-
joyed fine program and treat.
Miss Matte Buchenau visited O
couple OF days at her brother Henry's
here last week. Her many friends
are glad to see her out again.
Ben Shirk and family visited ct
W. A. ReeS' Thursday evening.
George Sanders purchased new
spring wagon last Saturday.
Mrs. W. Woods was on the sick list
last week.
Highland school had a nice program
on Friday and graphsphone music.
Then Santa Claus made his appear
ance, much to children's surprise,
and gave all generous treat. A
number Of visitors were present.
Mrs. Will Wolvsrton went to Pueblo,
Colo, for q visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Emig.
Roy Stevens has purchased a new
buggy.
Mr.. PurveS and family spent Christ
mas with Q. L. Fry's.
Holly Goldsmith, Karl Musser and
AChsah Campbell are spending their
vacation at home.
The joint program given at Har-
mony school house by Lively Hall and
Harmony was well attended.
W. c.. Woolverton and W. G. Engle
were doing business in Abilene Tues
day.
A number Of young people attended
The Christmas exercises given ct the
German Glace Reform church ct New
Basel Monday evening. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
TALMAGE.

Mr.. Merrllatt iS able to be around
after his serious accident.
The Christmas entertainment wal
we'll attended and the children were
we'll treated.
B. W. Stewart and W. A. Byres are
home on q vacation.
Mrs. Mustard has recently erected
3 ine monument in memory Of Father
Mustard.
Mr.. and Mrs. FellS returned from .
six weeks visit to Canada.
Miss Elizabeth Cope has gone to
her home 10 0skAlOosA.
Carl Byres has taken q vacation
trip to Wilson, KaS.
Mrs. BurkhOldst has gone to Plain.
Vile, KaS., for . short visit.
hrs. HolEWorth received the sad
news Of the death Of her mother and
left Friday for NJ Vernon, llS.. TO
attend the funeral. Her many friends
extend sympathy.
Frank Lassy who died At osa-
WsiOmis last Friday Was buried Tuss-
day. FunsrAl Il n. 3 church. con
Quoted By Rev. BurkhOldst. BariaI
u Prslris Dale osmsisg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28

Some -four mlllers Of the southeast
who met in Kansas City the other day
have ordered q car Of seed wheat from
Alberta, CAuada. One OF them was
interviewed and said; "Four years
age we sent some Kansas hard wheat
to Canada end the seed wheat coming
back 10 that car lie the product Of the
fourth years. crop. Our Kansas hard
wheat comes originally from the red
Turkey wheat Of the Crimsan country
but there lie something In the soil and
climate Of Kansas and the southwest
that s1hsustS the wheat quality and
this supply Of new seed wheat IRON
EurOPs has been necessary. II this
Canadian seed wheat is successful.
however. We YIN CEASE getting ship
meats from Europe"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
CHAPMAN.

Charles Deves Of Tweed, Kas., Wis
tied his family here this week.
David Methven and wife of Saline
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Arnold Christmas.
Nelson Burnley Of Kansas City was q
visitor in town this week.
Enos Miller and daughter, Miss
Maggie. are lying very sick at their
home in this city.
Mrs. Jas. Barnes who has been dan
gerously Ill for several days is report
cd better.
Mrs. Ida Snyder and daughter, Miss
Edith, were shopping in junction
City Wednesday.
P. Seaman is putting in the brick
front in his new building this week
and will be ready for the roof in few
days.
O. A. Rohrer and wife Of Kansas
City spent Christmas with friends In
town.
Albert Meyer and wife spent Christ
mas with Mrs. Myers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 3. s. Kirk.
Father Leary received 9 Christmas
present Of fine new buggy from his
Pensioners.
Miss Ola Dillingham; is visiting her
sister, Mrs. W. B. Brown, at Newton
during the holidays.
Frank Halbert Of Cottonwood Falls
spent Christmas with his children and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Crane at the high
school.
Curt Lowry visited his parents in
town over Christmas. He left for bis
home In KanGas City Wednesday.
Ira Koogls who is attending the
Midland college ct Atchison spent
with his parents in this
'ity.
Louis Isler sold bis billiard hall and
Ixtures to parties from salina this
veek.
ChAs. Fenstermachsr Of Arkansas
'ity, Claude FeustsrmsCher Of salina
nd VIM. Fsnstermscher Of Topeka
at Christmas turkey with their par
nts in this city.
VIM. Scott Of Kansas City spent
,hrlstmas with home folks here.
Earl Sparks Of Kansas City is visit
q his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
!. Sparks, this week.
Robert Carr wss an Abilene visitor
uesdsy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28

+. D. COburn, secretary Of the state
board Of agriculture, sends the Re-
PEEcroR his "Christmas cards" bear.
ing report on the agricultural and
live stock products OF the state for the
year 1905. On one side Of the card
are the pictures Of three very hand
some babies with the inscription:
1.-THE race suicide problem As dealt
with In Kansas"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28

The president seems to be having
some difficulty In selecting consul
for Mexico. Has he considered George
Grant GillettP He is right on the
ground, probably knows the language
by this time aud lie thoroughly
familiar with all the conditions Of
international law, particularly rsqui.
Sitlons and things OF that sort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28
PEARL.

Our young people Who are Httsnd'
Jog school At the different institutions
Of learning are Speeding their vHcs'
ton with home fOIkS.
J.R HAtssld and wife Of Hope ate
turkey with thar daughter, Mrs.
clarssos Taylor Christmas day.
Dluhsru ssd iamIly rsunions uurs
700 nunsrous % msation On ChriIt-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-28


Representative Calderhead has in
troduced a bill fixing the rate Of PEN
sion for soldiers who require the con-
slant aid and attendance Of another
person. His bill provides that all
persons who arc eligible for pensions
at the rate Of $12 per month who may
hereafter become disabled for manual
labor and who are or may be without
any actual net income in excess Of
800 per year, exclusive OF pension or
any real property, shall be entitled to
q monthly allowance OF $50.