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The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

your absence was discovered, it was
quite late"
She said nothing, nor did he, for the
space of full minute Then, with
his face turned to the darkness out
side. he resumed:
IF the day may ever come when
YOU can think of me with less con-
demnation, remember always what
tell you now. do not, nor can l ever,
blame you. And, if l can ever serve
you, you have but to comamnd me,
always and forever"
Some of the slaves, who had re-
turned from the hunt, now sent up a
joyous shout at sight of their "lil'
Nam selle" unhurt; and, rising, she
smiled upon them as they gathered
around her.
Two of them. under Lafitte's direc
ton. made seat CT their interlocked
hands, and. bearing her between them,
set out for the house. with faring
torches lighting the way.
The proclamation of Gov. Claiborne
resulted in inducing Count de Gaze.
neau to return to his New Orleans
home earlier than usual; and Lafltte's
house in the city was closed, while
trusted negro overseer was left In
charge of the blacksmith shop, with
orders to say that his master had gone
away upon matters Of business.
1t was to Grande Terre that Pierre
had gone, feeling that time was near
at hand for the joining of issues be-
tween his confreres and the govern
ment, and wishing, as always, to share
the fortunes of his foster brother.
On the western shore of Grande
Terre, with several miles of forest
lying between 1t and De Cazeneau's
house, was the so-called fort" of the
Baratarians, standing upon a grassy
emirence dotted with magnificent live
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
CHAPTER XVI.

AS she looked about her. in the tam
sled and shadowy forest. where the
night was already coming darkly, a
new terror arose within her, and she
sought to return by the way she had
come, but this was only to find her
steps cut off by still denser masses of
forest growth. Even as she stood
hesitating, there came faint cry, like
that of child, and a rush of hopeful
ness thrilled her at the thought of
something human being near in the
gloom and oppressive stiffness.
Then there fell upon her freezing
terror, as. she suddenly recalled the
slaves telling recently of a panther's
voice having been heard at night, near
the settlement; and she remembered
that they had likened it to the crying
of a child.
Trembling with fright, she stood,
slancing about in terror, wondering
which way to turn, when another
sound came family. 1t was sound
she had heard before, and one no
hearer could ever forget; short,
tuiNh Jain, Ny d
howl-the cry of the timber wolf.
Gathering her draperies closely, she
sprang forward again, all color gone
from the dainty little face, now ashen
with fear, against which the bushes
and low branches beat numerically.
Again and again the fiendish cry rang
out, to be succeeded by another, and
then another, as if the first call had
summoned multitude of wolves to
the chase. But, for all her dainty fem
ininity, she had mans heart for
courage in the face of danger; and,
as she still kept on, with clenched
hands and painting BREATH small
cabin showed in clearing before her.
A new strength came to her at sight
of this refuge, and she rushed toward
1t, to find only an untenanted ruin,
with its door fallen from the hinges.
But she saw upon the floor large
iron ring, which indicated the entrance
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
Eco of Captive RattIesnake.

One of boxful of four rattlesnakes
sent to Fred Kempel from California
three or four days ago laid an egg,
which is said to be almost without
precedent, as. snakes in captivity nev-
er breed.
The egg is only a little smaller
than a hens egg. and the small rat
tier can be plainly seen curled up in
side of the Opaque membrane. 1t is
expected to hatch within day or two.
Few naturalists have ever been able
to locate the eggs of the rattlesnake
owing to the fact that the snake is
exceedingly torpid at the time, and
seeks the bottom of its hole, so as
not to be prey for the birds, which
attack it.-Mlwaukee Sentinel.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
BY MARY DEVEREVX

Roselle called to him, but her voice
sounded faint and unnatural to her
own ears. Then the door was lifted,
and the binding light of torch
flashed in her face.
Take me out; take me home!" she
cried, raising her arms appealingly,
while she sobbed like terrified child.
A mans voice, one she was too be-
wildered to recognize. answered her.
Little Rose-my precious little Island
Rose."
A husky, shaking voice murmurad
these words against her ear, where
she felt the pressure of warm lips.
"Ah. thank God, | have thee safe
again!"
The touch and the words struck
sharply through her benumbed senses;
and with cry of alright. she strug-
gled to free herself.
what is it?" asked Lafitte, now
speaking firmly and quickly. Are you
hurt, child-are you injured IN any
way?'
DO not-do mott" the girl COM
manded, now uncoyer1ng her lace, and
looking up at him with an angry light
sparkling in her eyes. How dare
you?'
Drawing back step, Lafitte stared
at her in amazement, until suddenly
recalling what Nato had told him a
short time before, and realizing that
what he had then feared was indeed
true, he stood before her speechless,
a new agony growing in his pale face.
For moment she met his eyes un.
flinchingly. Then, dropping her own,
turned from him with shudder, as
she said coldly, 81 wish to be taken
to the house, Captain"
She stopped as if checked at the
thought of uttering his name.
I'm moment, mademoiselle," he
answered with the cool courtesy he
would have shown a stranger Your
grandpere has been alarmed on your
account. He had sent for you to come
and bid me adieu; and then, when
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
Letter Of jefferson Davis.

A nephew OF President Franklin
Pierce has found an autograph letter
written by Jefferson Davis to Pierce
among documents inherited from his
uncle. Davis wrote from the Senate
chamber under date of January 80.
1860 saying:
"The prospect for our country Is not
less gloomy than when you left. l will
stand by the flag and uphold the con-
stitution whilst there is possibility
Of effecting anything to preserve and
perpetuate the government we inher-
tied. Beyond this my duty and faith
bind me to Mississippi and her for
tunes as she may shape them"
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

Ger OF tife heDeccds,
of Topeka, Kans.,
Room 10. S12 Kansas
Ave-, writes: Il used
Doan's Kidney Pills
during the past year
for kidney trouble
and kin dre d all
ments. I was suffer-
ing from pains In the
back and headaches,
but found after the
use of one box OF the
remedy h at the
troubles gradually
disappeared. SO that
before l had finished
a second package I
was we'll. l therefore
heartily e n d ors e
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

Mrs: Ella Lee, Frankford, Ind. writes.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
~ want to thank you for what your medi.
cine has done for me-
Three years ago had Inflammation of tho
oSar,es and ulcers on my womb. was under
the only time was not in pain was vhan
under the influence Of morphine The doctor
finally said l never would be better and
would be an invalid the rest Of nv life 1 had
given up in despair. but one evening / came
across one Of your advertisements and decided
to write you for advice. l did 80 and COM
menced to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Is yeee.
table Compound. l began to improve At once
and to-day am well woman, and / Know
it is all due to your advice and medicine.
Mrs. j. II. Farmer of 2sOe Elliott
Avenue, St. Louis, Mo-, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
~ cannot thank you enough for what your
advice and medicines have done for ma.
They have done me more good than all the
&c For the last eight years have suffered
with female troubles; was very weak; had
nervous prostration, and could not do nv
work; but l am happy to say Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound ha. made .
health and have gained In weight from 0S
pounds to l22 pounds"
No other medicine in the world has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. No other medicine
has such record for actual cures Of
female ills as has Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice. She has
guided thousands to health. Address.
Lynn, Mass.
- Rno< lInA>e>$euh. W>-, au~
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
FARMS GIvEN AWAY.

10000 farms OF IG0 acres each. stu
ated in the Uintah Indian Reservation
in Utah. will be open for occupancy
very, very shortly; hSr Va Don't you t, want to home;
This land is the best adapted to stock
raising and farming of any land In
Utah. Send % cents for book and map
telling about the country, how 10
homestead and route to get to the land.
THE UINTAH COLONY co.
Box 49S. Denver. Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
Shake In Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder. cures pain.
full. smarting. nervous feet and ingrowins
of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold by ali
druggists. 25c. Trial package FREE
Address A. S. Olmsted. Il Roy. N. Y.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

We always have to sprint after sue
cess, but misfortune VIII meet a man
half way.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

THE Russian soldier never shines SO
brilliantly as when he is defeated and
in retreat" says a war correspondent.
He has been doing lot Of shining re-
Gently.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
namAtion alays pain. cures wind collie 2oc bottle
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

Ben went coasting last night and
didn't take me. What can / do to get
even?" Let him slide and get another
fellow"
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

(signed) Mrs. C. e. Bumgardnef.
A FREE TRIAI~Address Foster.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, so cents.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

Many young mans wealth is due to
his wisdom in selecting a father.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
TEA

One fingers long over tea,
if the tea is fine. 1t is a
good time and place to linger.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24
A QUICK RECOVERY.
A Prominent Topeka Rebeeea ofnces
Writes to Thank Ooan's Kidney
pills for II.

Mrs. C. E. Bumgsrdner. a local ON.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-03-24

The man who is slow to see a joke
bsleves that he laughs best who
laughs the next day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
SPECIAL SCHOOL TAXES.
Two Elections Won and the Speaking
That is Ahead.

Reports were received yesterday at
the office of the State superintendent
of Public Instruction that Abbotts-
burg, in Bladen county, had voted Il
special school tax with no opposition.
Prof. j. b.. Carlyle, of Wake Forest,
and Supt. e. c.. Brooks, of Goldsboro,
were speakers there in the campaign.
The School Loan Fund has loaned the
place 81 600 to put up a school build
ing on which some $4,000 to $4,000
will be spent.
Monticello district, in Guilford coun~
ty, has also voted a special tax for
schools, this by ten majority.
In the educational campaign going
on now, Dr. b. f. Dixon is to speak
at/TIickory Grove, Wake county, on
the 2Sth. Hon. r. B. White. of Frank
lin, at Smithfield on the 10Th, Supt. E..
C. Brooks, of Goldsboro, at Magnolia
on the 2Sth, at Grifton on May 18th,
Prof NJ. C. S. Noble, Of the State Uni
versity, at Pinnacle, Stokes county, or
the goth, Supt. G. l.. Coon at Elm City
on May %. Yesterday Mr.. White
spoke at Randleman and Supt. Alex
Graham, of Charlotte, at Mooresville.
other districts are asking for speak
ers, but no arrangements have been
made as yet for these.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
BACK FROM INAUGURATION.
Drs. Venablc and lewis Talk of Vir-
ginia's University and Its P2csi-
dent.
lSnecial to News and ObserVer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, n. c., April 15.-Dr. r..
H. Lewis, Of Raleigh, secretary of the
State Medical Board, and DR.. t..
p. Venable, president of the State
University were here last night re-
turning home from attendance on the
inauguration exercises of the first pres
ident of the University Of Virginia,
Edwin Anderson Alderman, distin-
guished son of North Carolina. Both
gentlemen spoke in the highest terms
of the hospitality extended the inn
mense crowd which had gathered in
Charlottesville, as well as of the per-
tect manner in which the noted event
was arranged and executed. Besides
large number of alumni from all
parts of the country, there were sew
enty-twof presidents of colleges and
universities present. DR.. Lewis, who
like Dr. Venable, is an alumnus Of
the University of Virginia, said that
the most enjoyable feature of the oc-
casion to him was the reunion and
banquet of the old members of his
Greek letter fraternity. The inStalla-
ton banquet was one of the most mag
nificent functions ever celebrated in
the South, the greatest of America S
educators and scholars being among
the guests.
not tenth of those present at the
installation could be included, but hon
ored guests like DR.. Lewis, the secre-
tary of North Cardinals Medical As
ISOLATION. distinguished alike in his
Profession and his private life, and the
president of North Carolina's Univcr-
sity himself an alumnus and Il Vir>
ginian, had seats at the festal board.
Dr.. Alderman is already making
things hum around the grand old uni
versity which Jefferson founded. He
started out for a million dollar endow
ment the first thing. Carnegie Clipped
in half a million, provided other
friends would raise like amount At
the inauguration this week John D..
Rockefeller contributed 100000,
another rich northerner gave $4,000,
and this, added to what had already
been contributed, swells the fund to
$250.000, just half of what is needed
to get Carncgie's half million and
complete in less than six months Al
Germans stupendous first enterprise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
A BIT OF POLITICAL CHATTER.
Chiefly About the High Point Post
mastcrship ard w. p. Ragan.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro. N. c., April 15.-Politi-
cal uuid nunes hereabouts are con-
ceding to w. p. Raglan, of High Point
the postmastership there in filling the
vacancy caused by the death of Walter
Steele While there have been four
candidates at work for the place, to-
wit: Raglan, Will Snow, Alb Holton. and
Joe Worth, the race has all along been
considered to be between Snow and
Raglan. Mr. Snow has been he.slded
as a business mans candidate, while
Ragan's supporters have replied that
ir addition to being business mans
candidate he possesses another merit
of having always been active and true
in his efforts to advance the interests
Of the Republican organization in the
county and State, even to the extent of
MS allowing himself to be put up as
q candidate for the Legislature simply
to be shot at by such Democratic dig
nitaTies as his opponent, General John
d. Glenn 1t has been reported all
along that Mr.. Raglan fills the bill in
the estimation of Chairman Rollins.
President Blackburn and otheE siren
uous builders of party structures,
while the other element in the party,
headed by County Chairman Douglas,
Postmaster Glenn, Judge Douglas,
and leaders of this quality advocate an
appointment with less evidence of par
tisan consideration, and opposed Mr..
Raglan.
Snow man this morning said that
he noticed that Republican spellbind-
ers and State Chairman Rollins were
always talking about building up a
business mans party that would be at
tractive to Democrats and not often
sive to many Republicans, but when
it came to filing positions where the
good of the public, along with the par
ty machinery was to be considered to-
gether only such men as belonged to
the inner circles of the machine stood
much talk and SO little do
Ex-Clerk Of the Court Holton is one
Of the candidates, who takes the situa
ton philosOphically and good natured-
~. He even jokes about it and eX-
plains that Mr.. Raglan got the Jump"
on all of them by petition signed by
twelve hundred citizens asking his APP
pointment. Holton laughingly says
that Mr.. Raglan was instrusted with
n petition signed by nearly everybody
in High Point to present to the board
Of alderman, praying the passage
OF an ordnance prohibiting hog pens
in the corporate limits. Raglan he
says, presented the petition. made d
furid and able argument for it, and
then cut the preamble off and stuck
The signatures to his applcationfor the
postmastership. Mr.. Raglan is one of
the best natured men in the world and
enjoyed the joke saving, "He laughs
hest who laUchS LAST ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
FULL OF HONORS.
4. and NJ. Athletes Come Back With
a Sunburst of Glory.

The A. and NJ. base ball team and
Athletic team returned yesterday,
bringing much glory.
The ball team lost to Davidson at
Winston by a score of to 1 and won
from it at Greensboro by to 0. The
scrub" team won from the New Bern
Military Academy by IL to 2. and lost
by to 8, and the Athletic team took
a fine palce at Charlottesville.
There Wilson of the A. and M. in
the three cornered inter collegiate
track and field meet with the Uni
versity of Virginia, st. Johns of Mary
land and the A. and M. was the star
performer. He won five firsts and
three seconds, scoring % of the 80
points made by A. and M. In the
broad jump he cleared 81 feet, 8 IL
inches. He beat Vass, Virginias best
short distance sprinter in the 100
yard dashes. his time being IL sec
onds. In the points Virginia with %
men made 6S. A. and M. with four
men made SO and st. Johns with seven
male Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
DRUG HABIT.
Easily Formed But Hard to Break.

man down in old Virginia tells
of his experience which points a sim
pie and effective way out. He says:
about fifteen years ago N.Y. wife,
through using coffee and laudanum
for relief of neuralgia became addict
cd to the habits, continuing until she
had about destroyed stomach,
nerves and mind. This brought on
periods of dementia lasting from one
to two weeks, growing steadily worse
until the Bird of August last year our
family physician called in consultation
another doctor. who had been resi-
dent physician at our State Insane
Asylum.
'"They decided the only hope was
to place her in a sanitarium, other
wise she would be hopelessly insane
before the year was out. On investi-
cation we found the charges for such
a patient beyond our means so it was
necessary to face the worst at home.
Upon the advice of a friend she
stopped the use of Coffee of which
she was very fond and began the use
Of Postum Food Coffee as a remedy
for the constipation which accom-
panied the attacks. The result was
more than we expected. It not only
relieved the constipation greatly but
aided her to break the laudanum
habit for when she found herself
possessed of the desire to take some
thing a cup of strong Postum would
allay the desire and soothe and re-
fresh her.
This led to the regular use of
Postum, and Grape Nuts that also
seemed to nOurish and strengthen the
overweight nerves.. she steadily got
better and better and today, instead
Of in &c,
still with us in her own home sound
or IN mind and body than for several
years past. The attacks of dementia
have steadily grown milder and less
frequent until now we have every rea-
son to believe that she will soon be
fully restored sound in mind and
body
81 know this has been accomplish
ed entirely by the aid of Postum and
Grape Nuts for not since that con-
sultation over year ago has she
taken a particle of medicine of any
sort.
'In writing this my greatest desire
is to bring the use of your products
to the notice of some other unfortun.
ate, trembling upon the brink of tina
most terrible of all calamities. ms.
anity, and / thoroughly believe anC
know that leaving off coffee and othel
drugs and taking good food anC
! drink is the surest means by which i
| can he averted. / give the name o
| our family physician, also the con
/ suIting physician. who can Vouch 70
| the truth of what / have written
/ You are at liberty to furnish nam
/ and address to anyone really interest
| ed" Name given by Postum Co
Battle Creek. Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
CORNELL ON T.-GOVERNOR.
Splendid Words About Francis ID.
Winston in Cornell Alumni News.

The Cornell Alumni News. of Ithaca.
n. Y, in its sixth anniversary number
issued the fifth of April, has in 1T the
pictures and sketches of two of its
former students who have risen to be
Lieutenant-GoV these belng
Frederick H. Jackson, of Rhode Is
land. ex-73, and Francis d. Winston,
of North Carolina, EXIT, with COM
plimentary notices of each, saying
their lives give suggestions to Corne-
lianS of more recent years.
The picture of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Winston is an excellent one and the
sketch of him is most appropriate.
1t tells of his work as Democrat in
North Carolina, of the positions of
honor he has held and of his ability,
sDeaking of his truly that "he is one
of the most affable and charming of
men," In the sketch is also told of
the courtesy he extended to the Cor
nell Glee Club while it was in Raleigh
last fall saving she welcomed them
with all the cordiality of a Southern
gentleman and loyal Comedian
Referring in the article to the two
Comedians whose election to the posi-
ton took place at the last election 1t
says:
'"Their careers are extremely inter-
esting as showing by what divergent
paths two men have risen to the sec
ond highest office in the gift of their
commemorative. Wr. Winston has
been prominent in public affairs in his
State for the past FIFTEEN or twenty
years, is an acknowledged leader in
the Democratic party and has wide
reputation as lecturer and public
speaker. He attained to his present
office as a result of long experience in
executive and legislative affairs. MI.
Jackson. on the other hand is essen
tiaIIv a successful business man. with
ont training or experience in politics.
Until his recent election as lieutenant
governor on the Republican ticket. he
had never held office and had never
taken an active part in the political
affairs of his State. His nomination to
his present high position came as
surprise during his absence
from home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-18
Interpretations.

The Madison County Bank, of
Marshall with $4,000 authorized and
paid in capital stock, was chartere' !
Yesterday, to do business as pri-
vate and savings bank. The incor-
porators are: ]. n. Gudger, Jr. Asfe-
Vile; J. H White. Marshall; Frank
Roberts, r. S. Ramsay ana 7. y.
James, of Marshall; II. S. Rollins, OF
Asheville, and others.
The Carolina Lumber and BoX
Company, of Tillery, Halifax county,
with $1,000 authorized and raid in
stock. was chartered. The objects If
the company are to deal in timber and
agricultural lands, city and town lots
and residences, and do q general luIn-
Der manufacturing business. The in
corporators are: H. Fl. Fries. OF New
York city; j. F. Scott, of Tillery, and
Albion Dunn, of Scotland Neck.