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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Gentlemen of the Press. welcome!
BASKERVILLE C1tizen.l

Baskerville Citizen.)
Gentlemen of the Press Associations
of Virginia and North Carolina, The
Citizen today bids you welcome to the
fairest city on the American CONT
nent-AsheVlle- Queen City of
the Mountains" 1t would ask you for
the next three days to forget the whir
Of the presses, the incessant chatter
of the telegraph wire, the never end
ing click of the linotype; to enter heart
and soul into the deliberations before
you, and to take unto your hearts the
host of good things which a loyal and
hospitable citizenship has prepared
for you.
For the nonce you can lay aside the
cares and worries which are the inev-
liable portions of the newspaper men.
Having eyes to see and ears to hear
you can drink in the beauties of the
Land of the Sky" and hear the per
petual songs of praise which arise
daily form the feather choirs of our
eternal mountains.
70 the sons OF dear old Virginia.
who may be entering our borders for
the first time, The Citizen would say
that the journalistic fraternity of the
Old North State is deeply sensible Of
the honor which your coming confers.
Across the borders which have been
dyed with the life blood of your ia
nous ancestors, your comrades of
North Carolina stretch the hand of
fellowship and welcome, trusting that
your sojourn among us may be the
forerunner of many others to follow.
We of Tar Heel fame are plain peo-
pie, but honest Withal.' The chill
dren of the mountains, with the tradi-
tons of a century behind them, are
today sensible of "the tie that binds, .
and the distance which you have trav-
eled; the years which have elapsed
since some of you clasped hands, are
today annihilated in the joy of re
union. Gentlemen of the conven-
ton the city is yours today. All that
Asheville can boast of in the way of
hospitality and entertainment is al
your service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
HARNETT AND ITS
BIG CELEBRATION
August Third Is The
Great Day.
EMINENT SPEAKERS
The Fiftieth Anniversary If The For.
nation Of The County Will Be
Marked BY Great Gathering.
Many Stirring Events to
Take Place.

Among the visitors to Raleigh yes
tcTday was Hon. II. l.. Goodwin, of
Dunn, the chairman of the Commit
tee on Invitation of Speakers to the
great celebration of Harnett county's
fftieth anniversary, which is to take
place at Ellington on the third of Au-
gust. Concerning the celebration,
which is to be a big event, and to
which thousands will go. Mr.. God
win has the following to say:
Our county is fifty years old and
our people have organized to celebrate,
in q fitting maner, the semi-centen-
NAL of the founding of the county.
Arrangements are we'll on the way to
make this the greatest event in its his
tory.
IAN executive committee has been
named consisting of three gentlemen
and three ladies from each township,
also a central committee, whose duty it
| is to perfect arrangements for the
| celebration August 3rd. There are a
number of other committees. Mayor
| Eldridge Lee, of Dunn, is chairman
of the executive committee. Mr.. A.
| G. Holloway, cashier of the First Ma
tional bank of Ellington, is chair
man of the Finance Committee.
This committee will raise funds
sufficient to secure the services of a
| good band of music, build q large
pavilion on the public grounds at Lii
| lingtOn, and pay all other necessary
expenses. The various committees
met yesterday in Ellington with the
| executive committee and | was in
formed that about all arrangements
had been made. A committee was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
ADDED TO HIS STATURE.
Young Welsh. OF Missouri, Now
Midshipman.
Baltimore SUM

NE'dlllHlOfe sun.
Annapolis, Md. July 4.--Probably
the happiest member Of the new
fourth class of midshipmen of the
naval academy today is Luther
Welsh, 6 years Old of Missouri. He
is a resident of Kansas City. Welsh
is the lad who stretched himself two
inches to attain the required height tc
pass the physical examination for en-
trance into the academy
Welsh received his appointment III
February last, when he was only five
feet in height, two inches below the
requirements for a midshipman. He
at once pleced himself in the hands
of a doctor, who devised a machine
to stretch the youth out to the requlr-
ned height This was accomplished
and then he came to Annapolis and
studied for the mental examination.
which he passed with the other boys
several days ago. There was some
fear at first that his body would re.
turn to its former height before the
examination, but when he appeared
before the medical examining board
this morning it was found that he l.
a tritle above the required height. This
afternoon WE.Sh was duly sworn in by
Rear Admiral James Fl. Sands. He is
oVerjoyed with the success and he
enjoys the distinction of being the
smallest member of his class.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Randolph
Inn
(FOrmerly Gulf Stream ITOteI.)
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
OPENED FOR GUESTS JUNE 10.
Hotel Accommodations at Cottage
Prices. Special Rates to Families and
Parties. Newly Furnished through
out. Most Delightful Location at the
Beach. Excellent Cuisine. Sea Food
Speciality.
MRS. Il. II. JONES.
MRS. w. G. KEVAN.
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Bad habits have been known to
grow on people who never even hap
warts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
EDGAR WILLIAMS KILLED.
Formerly a Volunteer in the Spanish
American War--He is Crushed
bv Train.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Reidsville, n. c., July Edgar
Williams, about 81 years old, son of
eX-Mayor r. l.. Williams, was crushed
by one of the fast NOrtfh)Ound passen-
ger trains early this morning and died
about one o'clock. 1t is supposed the
young man was either sitting or stand
ing on the track when he was struck.
The mangled form was Immediately
carried to the family home on Main
street, and physicians dressed the
wounds. Three ribs We're broken, the
side of the face was. horribly LAGER
ated, and there were Indications of in
ternal injuries. The young man never
regained consciousness.
During the recent Spanish American
war the deceased was a volunteer and
served with the regular army in the
hospital corps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
SECOND PARALYTIC STROKE.
Home Near La Grange Guaranteed
on Account of Smallpox.

LAGRANGE, July Capt. j. w. Rice
o. prominent citizen living a shor:
distance north of IllGrange, is in a
very serious condition, having suffered
a second stroke of paralysis.
The home of Mr.. Sam Smith near
town was quarantined for smallpox
on account Of Mr.. Smiths son, EN-
nent, who lately came here i'll from
Mount Olive.
A large quantity of tobacco is now
being cured.
Eleven dollars was netted by the
ladies of the M. E. church at an ice
cream entertainment last night.
over six Thousand bales of cotton
have been sold on this market this
year, more than half the amount re-
ported for the whole county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
HOTELS AND RESORTS.
SEASON 1905
BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS HOTEL

Cottage SyStem.)
Now Open. Closes September, goth.
On Norfolk Division Southern r. r.,
62 miles east of Danville, Va. Round
Trip Tickets, good to return until Sept.
Goth. on sale at all principal points at
reduced rates. Guests have the free
use of medicinal waters. Hot and cold
mineral water baths. Send for pam
phlet giving full particulars.
A. w. ARCHER, Manager.
DR.. B. s. HAYS. Resident Physician.
Estate of THOS. f. GOODE, Proprietor
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1t is much easier to make predic-
tons than to pay bets
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BOLT KILLS MAN AND HORSE.
One Flash of Lightning Shot from the
Cloud and Then it Passed.

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, n. c., July A very
peculiar incident occurred yesterday
at Thurman, a small village south of
New Bern. Mr.. j. w. Carr, a farmer
in that section reports that from a
cloud hanging over his neighborhood,
without any warning whatever a sin
gle stroke of lightning shot forth
striking an employee named Henry
Jarman and a mule, killing them both
instantly after which the cloud imme-
diately disappeared without drop of
water falling to the earth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

spectators assembled on East Front
street on the banks of the Neuse to
witness the fourth of July races. In
these naptha launches, sailing crafts,
row boats, participated and there
were also swimming contests pulled
off without any accident. The judges
were Messrs, n. A. Nicholas and L..
C. Daniels
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Hickory on "a Boom.
(Times MercurY.)

We are reliably informed that there
is now in process of construction over
1920, 900 worth of buildings in Hick-
DRY. This is unprecedented for Hick-
DRY or any town of its size in the
South
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
FIRE AT SILER CITY.
HadIey Peoples Warehouse Burned
Loss About 12,5OO-Insured.
ESPECIAL to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Siler City, n c., July 4.-The ware
house of Hadley Peoples Manufacture
ing Company, containing about $50
bales of cotton, was destroyed by fire
this afternoon about $3.50 o'clock;
loss about $12,500, fully covered by
insurance The origin of the fire is
unknown
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HART AND ROOT AGAIN.
The Two Men Agree to Third
Meeting.
GRv The Associated Press }

Reno. New. July 4.--"Jack" Root
and Marvin Hart today agreed to a
third and deciding bairie. Each man
now holds a victory oVeT. the other,
Root having won his first fight against
Hart i'm six rounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
ITS MERIT IS PROVED
RECORD OF A GREAT MEDICINE
A Prominent Cincinnati Woman Tells
How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Completely Cured Her.

. The great good Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is doing among
the women of America is attracting
the attention of many of our leading
scientists, and thinking people gener.
ally.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
Nemaha Institute Closes.

AUBURN, Neb.. Aug. 10. Especial THE
Nemaha county institute. which has been
in session all week, closed yesterday.
There was an enrolment Of l1s teachers,
and all the public school teachers OF the
county were in attendance except Ave, and
the reasons for the non-attendance OF these
were known TO the county superintendent.
County Superintendent George d. Caring
ton jr,, had supervision over the institute.
assisted by DR.. H. r. Holbrook of Pitts
burg, Pa. who is teaching pedagogy, the
exceptional work OF the institute. Superin-
tendent Simpson OF the Auburn schools
has had charge of the classes in geography
and agriculture. Miss Majors was the in
structor in the primary department. Dur
ing the week interesting lectures were de-
livered by Professor Martin of Nebraska
City, Professor Crabtree of Peru and DIT.
Holbrook. The institute was also enter
tanned by Professor Chas. Pierson, on
educational work in the Philippines; where
he has been an instructor for the last four
years. The institute in all respects was a
very successful one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20

IMPERIAL, Neb.. Aug. 1s-(special) }
Chase county is having quite a boom Dur
ing the last six months about 2O,00O acres
have been sold to eastern Nebraska men.
Many are securing for themselves good
homes for a small amount OF money. The
land has advanced so per cent in the last
two months.
There is a good yield of small grain of
all kinds; wheat is making an average OF
thirty TO forty bushels per acre; oats are
heavy, with barley equally as good. Wheat
is selling for IS cents, oats for 9Oc. and corn
for 40 cents. The only drawback is the
farmers are having some trouble in get
ting machines to thresh their grain.
This county had FIVE creamery stations
with an average Of 100 cans per day. Many
OF the farmers who have purchased land
will move out on their farms this fall or
next spring.
This county has not had a failure in
crops for the last eight years. with these
existing conditions Chase county will soon
rank among the best of the western coun-
ties in the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
RUSH FOR LAND IS OVER
Many Tracts Entered at the North Platte
Office Last Week.
SEVERAL SECTIONS STILL TO Be TAKEN
Parties Made Up from Eastern Part
of state TO Hold Land
I'm the Western
Part.

NORTH PLATTE. Neb. Aug. 10. -
(SpeciaL)-The rush for one-section land at
the land Office here is practically now over.
although few entries are made each day.
About one hundred and fifty sections we're
filed all together. There Is left yet for Al
ing about 100 sections most OF which Is To-
Gated through the south half Of McPher-
son county but the entrymen seemed uni
versally to want 20 stay, as close to the
railroad as possible. and hence allowed the
land further north in Mcpherson county, 20
lie vacant, although It is considered to be
better land For a time the land to be en-
tered was filled with homeseekers, who
secured the country for miles making their
choices, and then returned to Ale The land
is best suited for grazing purposes. and this
was the object in mind with most Of the
settlers. It is reported however that an
Omaha entryman, sought for someone with
whom he might make a contract to pillow
up, and plant the whole OF his section to
fall grain. Most OF the sections have con-
siderable portions which can be put to va
rious crops, but the homeseeker who ex-
pected to find full sections OF which every
acre could be Immediately put to crops was
mistaken. Not many had that idea how
ever. Those who travelled over Il claim that
they found the grass waist high, and just
ready to be cut for hay.
A considerable number. OF the entrymen
came in groups. and would arrange and get
number OF sections together, so that they
could enjoy privileges of the society of their
friends. Quite a large settlement Of Edgar
people did thus north of OgallaIa about
twenty-five miles. and about a dozen fam
files of married men, did likewise about
twelve to fifteen miles above Paxton. The
latter declare that they will move on their
land as soon as circumstances permit, and
will have a school established, and a gen.
eral settlement Of the country.
The attitude of the cattlemen, is consid-
erably more polite since the wholesome
influence of the government prosecutions
has been applied. and they who have by
threats and intimidations kept out entry
men heretofore, will no longer sive trouble.
Quite number OF contests are expected
against entries made last spring where the
entrymen have not established residence
according TO law, as II is stated that not
half Of them have moved to their land, or
in any way improved Il. An Official OF
the department Of the interior stated that
at land openings It was usually II not al
ways the case that half never made good,
and that seems to be about the proportion
Of the February entrymen. whose claims
now become subject to contest.
About 100 sections of splendid grazing
land is yet vacant, in the North Platte
land Office district.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
NeMn of NehrnnI,n-


BEATRICE-Tido Roelfs has sold his
farm OF $50 acres, which is located west of
Cortland, for $4,000.
WOOD RIVER-Several hundred Wood
River people attended the carnival i'm
Grand Island during the week.
WOOD RIVERS. MacMurray, a local
grain dealer, has recently completed a fine
ofice building and will buy grain on track
here this tail.
WEST POINT-The joint teachers insti-
tute OF Cunning and Burt counties. was
concluded last evening. The institute has
been remarkable success.
WOOD RIVER-David Barrick, one OF
the first settlers in this part Of Nebraska,
is just recovering from several weeks i'll
ness. Mr.. Barrick still resides on his home
stead.
WOOD RIVERA large number of Wood
River teachers are i'm Grand Island taking
the county examinations, preparatory u
beginning their fall terms OF school, Sep
TENDER 4.
BEATRICE-The rainfall at this point
yesterday morning was "a inches. It will
assure big crop of corn in Gage county
and put the ground in splendid shape for
fall blowing
BEATRICE-The Mary Young Youne
Mems Christian association building is
nearing completion. Workmen will begin
laying brick on Monday morning for the
dormitory story
WOOD RIVER-Laverne Hauke. the lit
tie son of A. +. Hauke of Jackson town
ship, fell from a riding pillow and was
severely bruised about the head, but nc
BEATRICE-At the first meeting OF the
village board Of Dewitt in September the
matter OF calling special election TO vote
bonds in the sum Of 5000 for an electric
light plant will be taken up.
WOOD RIYER-Many citizens are plan.
ming on taking advantage OF the low rates
and attending the Grand Army reunion in
Denver next month. Probably thirty OF
forty will attend from here.
OSCEOLA-The heaviest thunder storm
of the season occurred here on the night
OF August II. 1t began in the early part OF
the evening and continued all night, The
precipitation was 2.5 inches
BEATRICE-The Union Pacific passenger
train from Omaha, due here at S:55 p. m
did not reach the city last night on account
Of washout between Cortland and Lin
coin. The track was repaired today,
FREMONT-Bessie Winn was granted
divorce today by Judge Hollenbeck from
her husband, John, and was given the Gus
tOdy of their one-year-old boy. The cause
alleged was cruelty. They were married
before either was OF age.
BEATRICE-The annual picnic OF the
Baptist Sunday school was held Thursday
afternoon on the Chautauqua grounds, at
did dinner was served and the afternoon de
voted 10 outdoor amusements.
WEST PONT-At a meeting OF the school
board Tuesday, Miss Elva l.. Sly Of Pawucf
City, Neb., vas elected principal OF the
high school OF West Point. Miss Sly Is a
graduate Of the university and was assist
ant principal in the Auburn High school last
year.
WOOD RIVER-Some Of the farmers are
complaining Of a shortage Of the potato
crop, saying that the wet weather has In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
WITNESSES FAIL AT SCRATCH
Four Men Charged with Burglary Es-
capes for Lack of Evidence.

Four Men Charged with Burglary Es-
capes for Lack Of Evidence.
WEST POINT. Neb.. Aug. 19.-(Special)-
The preliminary hearing Of the four men
charged with the burglary of Schmitt Bros
clothing store has been concluded. At the
conclusion of the evidence and the argu-
ments of the counsel the court announced
that there was not sufficient evidence to
warrant the binding over of the defendants
to the district court and thereupon dis
charged them. From what has been learned
about this matter 1t is very apparent that
the witnesses in the case were tempered
with. Before the examination began a
number of witnesses were eager to tell
what they knew and were certain of iden-
tiication. After the hearing had begun
their memories failed them altogether or
they were conspicuous for their absence.
The general impression is that they were
intimidated by the gang that infests the
village of Crowell and that a good job of
house cleaning is in order. In searching for
the stolen goods Sheriff Kloke unearthed
sufficient plumber to stock a large general
store. The gang should be cleaned out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
HoIdrere plans n Great CprbivoI.

HOLDREGE, Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(special
Telegram. )-Icverything is in readiness here
tonight for the second annual harvest ju-
bilee and fair, which opens next Monday
morning and will continue throughout the
week. A splendid agricultural and live
stock exhibit has been prepared which will
largely exceed that Of last year. The Parker
Amusement company has been secured for
the week and Prof. Andrews will make a
daily balloon ascension. The citizens have
spent about $500 in preparing for this
event. The city is gorgeously decorated
with bunting and electric lights over the
entire business portion. A grand flower
parade Wednesday afternoon will be one of
the strong features This Jubilee and fair
promises to be the greatest fall festival
ever given in the state outside of Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
Cartridge MangIes Boys Fingers.

BEATRICE, Neb. Aug. 1s.-(special Tel
egram. )-Clarence Lash, the 13-year-old son
of j. o. Lash. who lives southeast of town,
was badly hurt last evening by the explo-
sion of a dynamite cartridge. He was
playing at sand bank where some work.
men had dropped cartridge whine en-
gagged in blasting. Picking up the cart
ridge he began picking at it with a pin
and an explosion followed. His left hand
was mangled so badly that the thumb and
forehnger were amputated. A piece OF
flesh was blown out of the forefnger and
he was also badly burned about the face
1t is thought he will recover
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20

American ambassador and Mrs. and Miss
Reid. have gone on a three weeks tour OF
the country houses Of their English friends
and will make part OF the, journey in a
motor car. The first visit will be paid to
the earl Of Dartmouth, at Patshell house.
Northampton. and the next to the duke
and duchess Of Somerset, at Maiden Brad
ley. Bath. where they will stay until We'd
nesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Reid. Immediately
on the conclusion Of their round of visits,
hope to entertain at Wrest park, the beau
tiful estate of the late Earl Vowper at
Ampthin, Befordshire. which the ambassa-
dor recently leased.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
New Hotel Mt OAKLAND.

OAKLAND Neb., Aug. 19.-(speciaO-
long felt want in Oakland of a good hotel
will be realized when the Crane opens for
business Monday morning under the man
agement of A. A. Stewart. The building
has been newly furnished throughout, gas
lights have been put in and other improve
ments made. Special attention will be given
the travelling public and a two dollar a
day house maintained. Oakland has been
the loser for some time owing to inadequate
hotel Accommodations and gladly welcomes
the reopeninR of the Crane.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20

County Commissioners Are Restrained
from Changing It's Course.

County Commissioners Are Restrained
from Changing It's Course.
DAKOTA CITY, Neb, Aug 19.-(Special.)
The county commissioners and County
Clerk w. l.. Ross, were this morning, upon
the converting OF the board, served with an
injunction, with Michael Heffernan as plain
tiff, restraining them from changing the
natural course OF Elk Creek. or from divert
ing its waters. The injunction is the out
growth of petition fled by Thomas Sulli-
van asking that the course of Elk Creek be
changed from emptying into the Missouri
river. so as to flow into Jackson lake, which
1t was though would prevent the overflow
of several hundred acres of valuable farm
land every spring The parties affected
seem to be about evenly divided on the
matter. The grounds on which the injunc-
ton was issued were that a majority of
the members of the board or county COM
missioners were disqualified from acting on
the matter by reason OF their owning lands
affected thereby. and by reason of their
direct personal interests therein.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-20
GnRe Counts PoIitics.

BEATRICE. Neb, Aug. 19.-(Special.)-
AS the time for holding the republican
county convention draws near the num-
Der Of aspirants for office increases and in
dications are that there will be a lively
fight here this fall. For county clerk
T. H. Burke. Ben Conlee and G. e. Emery
are candidates. The race for treasurer
will be between ]. A. Barnard, j. A Nc
Callum and J. p. Saunders of this city.
T. B. Hensley of wymore is also said
TO be a candidate. For county Judge the
names OF II. A. Spafford and Judge Inman
OF this city, and 2. N. Kaufman Of wy
more are mentioned. L. H. Archard Of
wymore will be a candidate for the Office
Of register OF deeds this fall in case It
is decided that the office is vacant.