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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
Col. Bryan's Illustrated Book of Travel,

The success of Col. Bryan's new
book 1.-THE OLD WORLD AND IT'S Ways
gives striking testimony to his hold on
the popular mind. It recounts and
p%rofusely illustrates his recent Jour-
ney around the world. 1t has been is
sued five months, and we are advised
that, in that short period, four large
editions aggregating Al 900 copies have
been called for. The reports of agents,
which have been submitted to us,
would indicate that the demand for it
is we'll nigh spontaneous and universal
that it exceeds that for any other
book published for the subscription
trade since the period of "Grant's
Memoirs" Col. Bryan's book with
like success depends upon no sympa-
thetic element for it's strength. But
it has on the part of the people the
enduring feeling of personal confidence
in the great moral and intellectual in
tegrity of its author.
miration for his brilliant abilities, and
the untiring energy that enabled him
to cover the world in his noted tour
and to photograph and describe it in
hts inimitable way. Without official
pAooO Noi' DIydll Is IT,
garded, at home and abroad, as a vital
force in American affairs. As a stu
dent of men and of government, and of
governmental conditions, hiJ observa-
tions and conclusions profoundly in
terest the people, Hence the great
sale of his book, descriptive of men
and things een during his noted tour
aroun&the world and thu opgh the Ma
tions. 1t is vitalized by 251 artistic
engravings, from photographs taken by
him or under his supervision, repre-
senting men, places and things that
interested him and that specially in
terests every American reader, It is a
most unique presentation of a wonder
fully interesting journey that has
caught the attention of the people,
and met with great demand. It is
sold only through soliciting agents.
The Thompson Publishing Comp any,
St: Louis, Mo-, are the fortunate pub
fishers. They advertise for agents in
another column Of this issue.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
Quinsy, Sprains and SWellings Cured.

I'm November, 1901, I caught
cold and had the qu,nsy. Ny throat
was swollen 80 I could hardly
breathe. Iapplied Chamberlain
Pain Balm and it gave me relief
in a short time. In two days [
was all right" says Mrs. L. Cou-
sins, Otterburn, Mich. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is a IMMINENT
and. is especially valuable for
sprains and swellings. For sale
by James Plummer, Salisbury,
and Spencer Pharmacy, Spencer,
N. G,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09

An election was held in Ashe-
vile yesterday for the purpose of
deciding the question of licensed
saloons or prohibition. There were
LOO votes cast and only 1926 OF
them were for saloons, thus giving
a majority.for prohibition of 848.
The saloons will therefore close
December 81st. Salisbury, it is
said, is to be the next battle
ground
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Commissioners Sale Of q Valuable Farm,

By virtue of a decree of the Superior
Court of Rowan county in the special
proceeding entitled j. M. Hoffner, J
w. Shipping and others against l. L
Hoffner, wherein the undersigned were
appointed commissioners and directed
to sell the real estate described in the
partition, we will sell at public AUG.
ton to the highest bidder for cash. at
the court house door in Salisbury, N.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09

There are some newspapers III
the State that are now throwing
boquets at Salisbury because Of
her foolish conduct in allowing
an immaginary election being
held here Oh the question of issu'
ing $500, 900 in bonds. If these
papers knew the conditions here
they would probably speak differ
emily, unless they base their flat
terry on the old adage that "misery
loves company"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
FOR AGENTS. A SUCCESS
THE OLD WORLD AND ITS WAYS"

VIM. JENNINGS BRYAN

W M. JENNINUS BIN I AN
$40 Imperial Octave Pages. PSI Su-
purb E%pgravings from photographs
taken by Col. Bryan.
Recounts his trip around the world
and his visits to all nations. Greatest
book of travel ever written. Most sue
cessful book of this generation. A.
600 called for in 4 months. Write us
for sample reports of first 100 agents
employed. The people buy it eagerly.
The agents harvest.
Outfit FREE.--send fifty cents to
cost Of mailing and handling.
Address,
THE THOMPSON PUBLISHING co.,
1919 At St. Louis, Mo.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09

You never have any trouble tc
get children to take Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup. They
like it because it tastes nearly like
maple sugar. Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup is a safe, sure
and prompt remedy for coughs
and colds and is good for every
member Of the family. Sold by
James Plummer and all druggists
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
GOLD HILL.
ATean and Two Barrels of Whiskey Cap
tured, coIored Driver Arrested.

October 7th.-We are having
some rain again today, which is
annoying to those who have their
peavine hay cut down, as it takes
quite a week or more of clear
weather to cure same.
Seven of the stockholders of the
Southern Mining Co., from Cleve-
land, Ohio, and Joliet, ILL.,, arrived
here last week to witness the start
of their new stamp mill of which
large returns are expected as the
ore is said to be very rich in gold.
Chas. Myers, who recently NOV
ed to Orangeburg, S. G., to work
for Chilly McPaden" in his steam
laundry, has returned TO Gold
Hill. He has moved into the
house recently vacated by Sam
Parker. Charlie says there is no
place like Gold Hill for him.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Martin died last Wed.
nesday night from some infantile
trouble, and was inferred here
Friday evening at 8 0 clock. The
child was only about three week.
old and had been sick about two
weeks.
G. R. Morgan is still in a very
critical condition as reported las
week. A doctor from Salisbur,
was called here to see him ant
consult with DR.. Bowers, tn
attending physician last week
1 understand they pronounced tn
disease muscular rheumatism.
Mrs. M. A. Basinger lost
valuable horse yesterday.
B. V. Hedrick and a Mr.. Lane,
captured a 2.horse team loade,
with corn whiskey three miles be
low here in Cabarrus county, las
Wednesday night. The team
passed through Gold Hill abou
10 o'clock p. M, and was halted
but the driver, a negro, whippe'
up his horses and went throug
in a great hurry, and was no
overtaken until he had gottel
about three miles in the country
It is reported that some shot
were fired, with what effect I d
not know, but at any rate tn
team was abandoned and tn
driver took to his heals, b
however, came back here Thursda
morning and was arrested all
taken to Greensboro where he wa
bound over to Federal Court
Deputy Collector J. M. Davis al
rived here on the 9 o'clock trail
Thursday morning and had tn
two barrels of corn whiskey, 10
gallons, shipped to Salisbury, an
the team locked up here at tn
livery stable to be ADVERTISED an
sold in due time. The negro los
his hat in his flight and cam
back to find it, when he was recog
nized and arrested.
Mr.. Laney and some other sur
veyors belonging to the U. S. Geo
graphical Survey, who have keeI
here about three months, hav'
completed their work and gone.
MIKE
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
SALISBURY. N. c., OcT. 9th, 1907

W. Thomas Bost has been ap-
pointed to conduct a department
in the Charlotte Observer as book
reviewer, q position for which he
is we'll qualified.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09
Repairing.-I can repair your

boiler, engine, saw mill, gun
stove or most any kind of machin-
cry, and will do it at a reasonable
price. Write a card or come to
see me. Shop. South Main street,
Chestnut Hill, or address p~ostofice
box 10, Salisbury, N. G.
J. B. DAVIDSON. i
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-10-09

"a inch, $50
18x54 inch Hemmed Huck
Towels, ready for use.'
121c each.
IS inch Pillow or Suiting
Linen, excellent quality.
SEC a yard. Value 75c.
70 inch Suiting Linen,
per yard, 81 90
80 inch Suiting Linen,
per yard, 81 .1O
17x50 inch Scalloped Huck-
aback Scarfs, each 35c
17x5O inch Hemstiched
Huckaback Scarfs, each 45c
"Homespun" Bath Towel.
"A Towel made in Scotland,
and woven in the old fashion
&c" way, hence the name. Its
superior quality as a bath
towel is verified by the huns
dreds of users during the
past twenty years that we
have sold it. Size 21x45 in.
Soc each.
By the Dozen, $3.50.
Sewing Machines With a
Reputation,
Are alone worthy of a place
in the home. Nothing is
capable of affording more as
sistance in the sewing room
than a reliable machine, noth~
ing is SO sure to result in an
noyance and worry than a
poor one.
The "Woodward Il Lo-
throp" machines are light
running, highly improved and
with the exception of the
machine, provided with
elegantly finished solid oak
cabinets. They are manu-
featured in accordance with
our individual specifications
by the oldest and best ma
chine manufacturers in the
country, and represent the
excellence in mate
rial and workmanship. We
are therefore enabled to un>
reservedly guarantee them
for ten years and to keep
in repair for a similar
period.
$500 to $40. 90.
The SIS. 90 is a Hand Machine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
Standard Oil Company Asked For
to Give Witness Fees
AMOUNT TO OVER S,2oo,OO
Salvation Army Asks That This Sum
He Turned Over to Them to Give 400
Chicago Babies Of the Tenements An
Outing.

CHICAGO, July s.--The STANDARD o''
Company. which is facing fine in the
United States court Of possible Ss9,-
600 900, was asked yesterday by Chicago
salvation Army lasses to give them the
odd $1,000 in mileage and witness fees
earned by John d Rockefeller and 9TH
ers. 80 that 400 more babies OF the hot
tenement districts may breath fresh
country air for week
The company's magnates forgot all
about this small matter ol Sl2OO and
LETT IL in the hands OF the government
John S, Miller, their attorney told Dis
trict Attorney Sims that he thought his
witnesses did not care about the Sl,eu
hay they earned and the 500 apiece
in mileage and would not even claim IT.
Rockefeller returned to Cleveland Sat
uriay and left his 800 in the hands OF
Marshal Hoy, enough money to send u
babies to the country-perhaps save
their lives in this hot weather. There
we're IA witnesses in all who came be-
fore the court. Each is entitled by law
to fee OF Sl5O and . cents a mile for
every mile travelled going and coming
Roughly, this amounts to a total Of
$500. It was this fund that the lassies
of the Salvation Army determined
should not lie idle
After hurried consultation among
the officers OF the organization last
night, they despatched a personal mes
sage TO Mr.. Rockefeller and asked him
to direct his attorney to turn the money
over to them. They pledged them
selves to give an accounting and devote
the money to the use OF the poor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
FAvoRS OF REVISION.
Son Of General U. S. Grant May Be
Candidate For President.

CHICAGO, July 9,--A dispatch to the
Tribune from st. Louis, says;-Jesse B.
Grant Of New York, son of General
{. s. Grant, and Fl. Fl. Childers, former
ly in charge of the department of speak.
ers of the Democratic national COM
mittee, arrived here last night from
New York and are making headquarters
at the Southern Hotel.
Mr. Grant has been mentioned as a
possible candidate for the presidency on
the Democratic ticket.
In speaking Of his coming tour which
begins here, he said: "You can hardly
call me a candidate for the presidency
yet, and it remains to be seen whether
or not ever shall be. My decision as
to entering the race depends on the re.
suits of my trip. At present l would
not care to enter into any political dis
cussion, but /, like most people today
believe there should be some revision Of
the tariff and regulation of the trusts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
WILL SAIL FOR CHINA.

SAN FRANCISCO, July s.--Sir Chang
Tung LANG Cheng, former Chinese min
lister 10 the United States, but recently
promoted to he vice presidency OF the
Chinese board OF foreign affairs, arrived
in Oakland on a delayed overland train
at 2.30 o'clock this morning. After a
banquet at the Chinese consulate this
morning. he vii! be taken with Ais suite
10 tho liner Korea which sails tor the
Orient Tues lay.
Britih ships and they AMI all others
sailing between the Congo river and
Antwerp must coal at British ports. II
Great Britain refused them coal King
Leopold would be helpless President
Roosevelt, Rev. Mr.. Campbell continued
had signifed that he would support
Great Britain in any concerted effort
to end the horrors and if England and
America acted together no power could
gainsay them.
The Rev. CampbelPs declarations were
frequently interrupted by cheers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
A STEADY DRAIN.
Sick Kidneys Weaken the Whole Body
Make You III, Languid and Depressed,

Sick kidneys weaken the body through
the continual drainage OF lite'giving
albumen from the blood into the urine,
and the substitution of poisonous uric
acid that goes broadcast through the
system, sowing the seeds oy disease, Loss
OF alhumen causes weakness, languor,
depression, Uric poisoning causes rhen.
matte pain, nervousness, nausea, crieks
il the back, gravel aud kidney stones.
The proper treatment is kidney treat
ment, and the best remedy Is poan's
Kidney Pills
y, :, Williams, carpenter, OF $50 LIB
erty street, Salem, Ore, says IA NUM-
her OF years ago the doctors told me my
kidneys were In bad shape, | came west
on account OF the trouble, thinking the
change OF climate would help me but
nothing did gave me relief In spite OF
the use Of remedies and medical treat
ment, On procuring Deans Kidney
Pills l found them the best medicine
ever used. AT the time got them
was suffering from an intense burning
sensation as II two live Goals were
placed directly over my kidneys. The
secrctions from the kidneys were the
color OF strong black coffee and OF a
bad color. After using two boxes OF
Doan's Kidney Pills l did not have the
least pain in my back or trouble with
the kidneys | give all the credit fol
this to your valuable remedy
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Remember the name--Doan's--and
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Plcnty more proof like this from As
toria people. Call at charles Rogers
/ drug store and ask what his customers
report.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
The Charming Woman

is not necessarily one of perfect form
and features Many plain woman who
could never serve as an artists model
possesses those rare qualities that all the
world admires; neatness, clear eyes
clear smooth skin and that sprightIiness
Of step and action that accompany good
health. A physically weak woman is
never attractive, not even to herself
Electric Bitters restore weak women
give strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
velvety skin, beautiful complexion
Guaranteed at Charles Rogers, druggist
Soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
A GREAT CIVIC MERGER.


When the destiny OF section, such
as that in which the City OF Astoria Is
the dominent factor. is under consid'
eation by the people mhaoiting it,
there are many things that rise IN the
minds OF men to swell and enrich the
possibilities that are inherent in the
developing program, and among the
bright and better elements OF progress
attributable to this city and section
has occurred the happy and feasible
prospect, and prospectus, of the civic
merger Of the peninsula townsites o'
Astoria, Warreutou, Hammond and
Flavel, the whole TO be included in one
splendid and composite municipality
bounded on the west by the Pacific
Ocean on the east by the townslte hne
between townships s and . west, on the
south by the township line between
townships I and s north, and on the
north by the lordly Columbia itself; Civ
ling to the world corporate site 90
square miles in scope, for the building
OF a magnificent Pacific metropolis, a
second New York, and the finest loca-
tion and latitude for the establishment
OF an incompatible marine depot that
shall serve Oregon, Washington, Mon
tana and Idaho. and all their tributary
territory AZ well as the farther, foreign
realms OF commerce, for all time to
come.
In making this suggestion we are
mindful of the cruieness of the idea and
its startling effect on the minds OF those
who have given the matter thought, and
expect to meet yolumne OF dubious
debate as time and study shall uncover
the arguments. for, and against, the
plan. 1t is a large matter and many
people and huge and valuable interests
aN interviewer with it, all OF which
must be studied inclusively and con,
cusively, until there shall have evolved
concrete and wholesome sentiment in
favor or disfavor. OF it.
1t has some extraordinary phases that
tend to its acceptance, and there will
be much that is logical to urge against
/, il; but it is big enough and promising
enough, to warrant the best thought of
eery citizen involved, and it is broached
here, and now, for the sole purpose Of
inviting the aptest and fullest expires.
sion of that thought, from all inter-
ested sources.
The leading idea is, perhaps, the value
OF creating concrete, interdependent,
wealthy and commanding municipal dis
trict, that shall operate on large and
comprehensive lines for the develop
ment of the territory intimately en-.
gagged, as well as for the county and
the state; the establishment OF a civic
force that has an influence and prestige
that shall make for the accomplishment
OF those things that might be unattain.
able by the lesser community acting
alone and unaided 1t is rich in posi-
bilities, and the impossibilties may take
care Of themselves
The plan has the sanction OF num-
Der Of deeply interested citizens already
and by the time it shall be ready for
submission to the popular vote. that
vote may be SO popularity affirmative as
to cause regret that it was not done
years ago. At all events general discus
sion cannot do any harm and it is a
question quite interesting enough to in
yite the widest range Of treatment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
A Ilappy Man

Ii Amos y. King, Of Port Byron, N, Y.
~ years OF age, since u sore on his leg
which had troubled him the greater par
OF his life, has been entirely healed b,
Bucklen's Arnica Sulvel the world
great healer OF Sores, Burns Cuts
Wounds and piles. Guaranteed BY ChaS
Rogers, druggist Price 2bc,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
FASTER FRIENDSHIP.

LONDON, July 8.-King Carlos has
received Brazilian deputy, Senior Ser
zedello Correa to whom he declared that
his visit to America will be limited to
Brazil He will not 60 to Argentina.
The object of his visit is exclusively to
foster the friendship Of the two Portu-
gese speaking countries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09

" Morning Astorian, 60 cents per
month, delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09

Man Ian Pile Remedy comes put up
in a collapsible tube with nozzle. Easy
to apply right where the soreness and
inflammation exists. II relieves at once
blind bleeding, itching or protruding
piles. Guaranteed. Sold by Frank
Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09

The bites and stings Of insects, sun
burn, outs, burma and bruises relisv i
al once with plneaalve caEbolized. Acts
Ike a poultiee. Draws innamma.
tion. Try II. Price eSc Sold by Frank
nart's Drug store,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning worship, II o'clock; com
munion; "The Name: Sunday school,
1918; Y. p S. C. E., 1900; evening wor-
ship, 500, -Four Gifts of God" All
are invited. VIM. s. Gilbert, pastor.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-16
I. G. OFFICIALS COMING
ON SPECIAL TRAIN TODAY

Paduean will be honored by Wis
it from either WI Harahan or I. G..
Rawn, vice presidents Of the Illinois
Central road today. Local officials do
not know just who is on the train,
and know nothing definitely about
the movement except that It will ar
rive from Cairo, this afternoon late
and remain here until Sunday morn
ing at o'clock. 1.-THE vlce-president
and party will move from Cairo to
Paducah on Saturday and from Pa
ducah to Louisville on Sunday morn
ing" This is the wording of the tel
egram. Mr.. f. B. Hartman, general
manager of the road, Is known to be
on the train. The special will be
made up OF three private cars and
the object of the onicials trip to
Louisville is not known.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-16
WOman's Club and Advisory
Board Take Action
Harry George an d Louis Green Will
DO Work As Planned BY
w. l.. Braincrd.
FINE SCHEME OF INTERIOR

the executive board of the Won.
ans club met last night, at the nome
of the president, Mrs. James A. Rudy
609 Kentucky avenue, in consulta-
tion with the advisory board of the
club, who are: Messrs. James A,
Rudy, /. D. Wilcox, John S. Bleeck-
er, John G. Miller, w. F. Paxton, C.
F. Rieke, George @. Wallace, James
lWeille, George Langstaff, r. B. Phil
| lips, ]. c. Flournoy, Muscoe Burnett,
Joseph l.. Friedman, A. r. Meyers.
The bids for the contract for re-
modelling the building recently pur-
chased by the club, and converting 1t
into an up-to-date Woman's club
house were opened and read. There
were four local firms or contractors
represented the bid of Harry George
and Louis Green was the lowest and
was accepted. The contracts were all
closed today and the work on the
building will begin the first of next
week. 1t is hoped to have the house
ready for occupancy in about two
months. Mr.. w. L. Brainerd is the
architect, and has given his services
free of charge to the Woman's club.
The building purchased by the club
is the Greif home on Kentucky ave-
nue. near Sixth street, and has a fine
location. The designs for the inn
|provements are extensive and will
make 1t a very handsome and con-
|venient club house. The entrance will
be a pretty colonial column effect.
On the right hand of the lower hall
Is the Office and back of it, cloak
room for gentlemen. On the left side
OF the lower floor will be The audi
torium, over so feet in length, which
will be used for concerts, lectures,
recitals, all large club affairs, and
can be rented for cotillions, debut
parties, etc. Up stairs. on the right
hand Is the small club room, for
club meetings. back of it is the la
dies cloak room. Across the hall is
a large dining room with the pantry
and kitchen attached. The finishing
OF all this will be of the very best
and in every way artistic and sub
stantial. The especial committee
from the advisory board who will as
sist the womans board in the detail
Cork are: Messrs. James A. Rudy,
George Langstaff. and I. D. Wilcox.
Mr.. Harry George, VINO secured
the contract, is a prominent Central
Labor Union man. he has recently as
ISOLATED with him Mr.. Louis Green
in partnership. Mr.. George had the
contract for building the parish
house of Grace Episcopal church, of
which Mr.. Brainerd was the archi-
tect. It is handsome and well con-
structed building, one of the most
|city-like in Paducah.