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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23

N'V ONbfVP lNsNtdN Nl FOllOWlNA tOt
Policy Of Mckinley is a Confession
OF Weakness
In 1896 when Mr. Bryan was can.
didatc for prcsideu, the republican
newspapers all over the country ridI-
culed him for making speaking
campaign, declaring ,uat 20 70 before
his fellow countrymou and personally
express his views or public questions
was undiguihed in q presidential can
didatc. Columns were written about
the digniiied and s.atusmauuKc man.
ner in which William Mckinley re
ccivcd the visiting delegations from
over the nation, speaking only from
his front porch in canton. Ohio.
In the opening Of the present cam.
paign, the republicans announced
that the diguifed. stafcsmauiko poi
icy OF Mckinley would bee the role Of
candidate TAFT Ample preparations
were made at the Taft home In Cin-
/ clnnau 10 accommodate the tlrongiug
| thousands on the front lawn. rnc
| thousands failed To come The blue
grass and shrubbery In the raft front
ward remained absolutely unmolestod
by the plcbian heels of the American
| electorate. The republican campaign
managers bethought themselves Of
/ Mahomet and his one time experience
with a mountain. lt the free and in
| dependent American voters will not
| come to the mountain OF hesh and
/ aristocracy whom Roosevelt has dcs
| ignated as his heir apparent, then, for
| sooth. they will take the mountain 10
| the voters.
Past party precodcnts count for
nothing. Dignified statesmanship iaiis
to draw public acclaim this year and
| the republican managers In the fact
| Of apparent defeat, are stalking the
entire campaign on last desperate
chance They are going to bring
forth their Fetch and expose him TO
the eyes of the vulgar populace, with
the hope that his massive form and
genial countenance will inspire the
confidence which his record OF past
political performance has failed 10
arouse with the voters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23

next twelve months. You
all know the value of
scholarships in our best
business colleges.
If you turn this propo-
sition down never say to
anyone that you have
never had a chance to
own a home or get a
business education.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
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est State in the Union.

Every man. woman, boy or girl should have a HOME
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only try The Ardmoreite goes regularly into thousands
of homes in this state well every and
territory in the union. yet not satisfied and intend
to double the circulation by January 600, 1t is the
oldest daily paper published in the Indian Territory
part of the state Having missed a single issue in
the past IS years
1t is clean, it Is reliable 1t is the oldest and only
member of the ASSOCIATED PRESS between Okla
homa City, miles to the North, and Fort WORTH
Texas miles to the South. 1t only gives the
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and surrounding towns and the state well news
from all over the world
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
FRISCO SYSTEM.
Westbottpd
Eastoound.
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
Westbound.

NO. COL .,.............S.30 p m.
30 G1l locJl. daily except
Sunday ..............6.O p. M.
Eastbound.
No. ''2 ..................5. a. IN.
No. 612 uocal. daily except
sunday ..............7.5O n. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
REPUBLICANS ARE SCARED
POPULARITY OF BRYAN AND THE
DRIFT IN HIS DIRECTION
CAUSE GREAT ALAnM
PARTY PRECt0ENTS ARE all iHlSDINtI

Announcement that Taft VIII Go On
the stump Instead Of Following the
Policy Of Mckinley is Confession
Of Weakness
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Rumored Changes.

It is reported that there will soon
be some changes in rallrJad cir
Giles, which will result in a better
paying position for several we'll
known gentlemen in the employ
Of the Sonthern, If rumor is to
be relied upon, General Super
intendant, G.. R. Royal, is to take
the place recently vacated by P.
L. McMamus, that Of assistant to
General Manager Ackert. Super
intendent Harris, of the Knox-
vile division will fall heir to
Mr., Royals present position
The vacancy made by the pro-
motion of Mr.. Harris is to
be filled by R. E. Simpson,
now superintendent of the Ashe
vile division, and he in tu1n will
be succeeded by W. NJ. Duell.
This is, of course, all rumor, and
these changes may or may not
take place, but if they do there
will be a nvmber of other, minor
changes, made as we'll.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Death CT Dr.. Heathman.

The many Rowan friende of DR..
J. D. Heathman learned with
much sorrow of his death, which
took place in Statesville last
Thursday night. On the previous
Tuesday he had engaged in a game
of ten pins, and it is thought ex-
erted himself too much, as shortly
afterwards he suffered from hemor-
rhages, which lasted until the fol.
lowing night. The funeral was
held Friday at St. Andrews Epis-
copal church about nine miles
from Salisbury, Rev. E. A. o.
borne, Of Charlotte, conducting
the service. After entering upon
his professional life DR.. Heath.
man located at Woodleaf, but
later moved to Mooresville, where
be enjoyed a lucrative practice
He was a fine man in all respects
and his loss will be keenly felt by
those WHO knew him.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
4th day Of January, 1909,

for cash, the following described prop
erty:
One tract of land lying and being in
Salisbury township, beginning at a
stake in the center of the N. G. R. R.,
john I. TreSler's corner, in John Boards
corner and runs thence north 57H de-
grees east 4.48 chains to a stake in the
center of said railroad, Sam'l Correll's
corner, thence south 36 degrees east
3.67 chains to a stone, Correll's corner;
thence west 81 degrees east LIS chains
to a stone on Correll's line; thence
south 46T degrees east l chain
to a stone, corner of lot No, 2; thence
south 401a degrees west 4.36 chains to
stone, Boards line stone the beginning
corner lot No. 2; thence north 55 de-
grees west $40 chains to the beginning,
containing Two acres.
Also another tract of land bought
from Dock Chambers and wife, Marga-
ret Chambers, being two acres more or
less, the same being adivision of Frank
Chambers land. For description of
same see deed from Dock Chambers to
Ezekiel Brown, conveyed by the said
Richard Holmes and wife, Adlaid
Holmes, and John Shin and wife, Alice
Ship, to satisfy the debt provided for
in said mortgage. JOHN j. STEWART,
December 1st, 1905. trustee
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
jain 4. Castor, an Old Soldier, Dies.

John A. Castor, died at the home
of his son, Julius Castor. who lives
near Faith 10 this COUNTY, last
Wednesday, December 10th, being
in his 85th year. He died sudden
ly, from the effects of heart dis
ease. Mr.. Castor joined Company
K. of the North Carolina State
troops and served throughout the
great war. He entered service
March 16, 1862, at the age of 3S.
He was captured at Sharpsburg.
After the war he returned to the
county and resumed farming. Be-
sides the hardships of war Mr..
Castor did not live a life free from
care, particularly did he have I'M
forseen sorrow in his latter years.
About two years ago he sold out
his effects in this county and vent
to live with his daughter in Davie
county. There, according to re-
port, he was deprived of about all
his property and cast into prison,
said to be insane. He remained
in Mocksville jail six weeks, when
his son recently learned of his con-
dition went and fetched his father
to his home, where he lived for
onlya few weeks prior to his death.
Mr. Castor was a splendid soldier
and a good citizen. His remains
were inferred at Organ church,
Thursday, December 18th.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23

Misses ribbed union suits, 25. 35c
values, special for holidays 19c
so and 75c ladies elastic and
leather belts, special SEC
II in. wide Swiss embroidery
new patterns, special 123c
Extra large heavy blankets,
worth 81. Special FER pair SEC
New side border percale beauti-
tiful patterns always sold for 15c,
SC
Ladies IL 1-2 and 15c hose all
colcrs, special &c
10c Handkerchiefs, special &c
Lace bordered handkerchief
~ 1-2c values, special BIC
Ladies sample coats. Several
big lines of samples just in by
express, the very newest styles
out. Regular $I2 and $15 coats:
Special $8-98
Good heavy cotton towels, regu-
lar 15c towels, special SC each
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Officers Elected.

At a recent meeting of Bagley
Daughters of Liberty,
the following officers were elected
G., Mrs, Emma Swink.
A. c., J. g. Brawley.
V. G., Miss Minnie Leach. .
A. V. c., Mrs. A. B. Ramsay.
r S, G.. O. Kluttz.
A. r, S., Miss Wilbern Sloop.
F. S., A. A. Mccormick
Guide, Miss Maggie Nail.
1. s., Miss Maty Miller.
O. S., J. A, Bost.
Treasurer, Mrs. G.. O. Kluttz.
Trustees, Henry Trexler and G.
H. Swlnk.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Notice Of Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of the power of sale
contained in a Deed of Trust exc
cuted on the 9th day Of Novem.
Der, 1907. by G. B. Jordan to the
Southern Life & Trust Company,
Trustee, which said Deed Of Trust
is recorded in the Office of the
Regioter of Deeds of Rowan Coun-
ty, book 30, pages 1852 and follow
ing, and by direction of the party
of the third part, the party to
whom the note secured by said
Deed Of Trust is payable; the
said G. B Jordan having made
default in the payment of said
note when due; the undersigned
trustee ~asaforesaid, will on
Monday, the 4th day Of January, 1909,
at twelve o'clock NJ. offer for
sale at public auction, for cash,
at the Court House door in Sails
bury, N. G., the following describ-
ed lots of land, to-wit:
Being lots Nos. Is and 16 of the
Harrison Survey" and lying at
the intersection of the extension
of the South Fulton Street with
Harrison Street and being the east
corner Ct said intersection front.
ing one hundred (10U) feet on
Fulton Street and running back
parallel with Harrison Street two
hundred (200) feet and being in
shape a parallelogram The above
referred to "Harrison Survey il
a map which is filed in the regis.
ter of deeds office Of Rowan Coun.
ty, North Carolina IN book No
SO. page 900; Said lot decided to G.
B. Jordan by G. L., Hall; to G. L
Hall by G. E. Corriher.
SOUTHERN LIFE & TRUST COMPANY,
By A. W. McAllister, president.
This the 28th day of Nov. 1908
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Personally Conducted Tour to Havana,
Cuba, and Return. January II, 1909.
Via Southern Railway.

Southern Railway will sell
round trip excursion tickets to
Havana, Cuba, at following rates
from points named:
Asheville $50. 10, Charlotte
$41.5O, Durham $46. 90 Gastonia
$40, 80, Greensboro SAL so, Hick-
DRY $42 40, High Point $44 O5,
Nation $40.45, Oxford $46.O 90.
Raleigh $44. 81, Rutherfordton
s41.50, Salisbury 1926, Shelby
Sal so, Statesville $42. SO.
Approximately low rates from
other points.
Tickets on sale January 11th,
good returning to leave Havana,
Cuba, On OF before January 9th,
1909, Tickets may be routed
through jacksonville, thence
either through Knights Key, or
Port Tampa. Good going and
returning same route. Stop-oveFs
will be allowed at jacksonville,
St. Augustine, Palm Beach,
Miami, aud other points South of
jacksonville, within final limit of
ticket. A representative will &C
company movement, and will
lookafter the comfort and pleas
ure of the party.
For further information as to
side trip tour from Havana, sigh
seeing tours, hotel rates, leaving
time at principals points, Pull.
man and State Reservations, write
J. H. Wood, D. P. A., Asheville.
N. c.; W. H. McGlamery, P. &
T. A.. Raleigh, N. G.; R. H.
DeButts, P. & T. A., Greensboro,
N. c.; or call on your agents,
or write
R. L. VERNON, T. P. A..
Charlotte, N. c.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
OUR ANNUAL VOTING CONTEST.
The Waterman is Preparing to Conduct a
Larger Contest Than Ever Before.

THE Waterman annual voting
contest will start a little. earlier
this year. 1t will begin on or
about the 9th day of January,
1909. and will close about, April
LIST, It is our present intention
of giving away q first.class top
buggy and a splendid sewing ma
chine. Both articles of practical
value. The buggy will be the
first prize and the machine will
be the second prize. The contest
is limited to the subscribers of
THE WAToHMAN, any white per-
son among whom, man, woman or
child. may contest for either
prize. The contest will be con-
Quoted on the same general lines
that have governed our former con-
tests. Voting coupons will be is
sued to all subscribers who make
payments on subscription to The
WATcHMAN. Five votes will be
given for every cent actually paid
in and one coupon will be printed
in each paper which will be count
ed when presented ACCORDING to
the rules.
NOMINATING CANDIDATES.
In order to select the candidates
for the prizes, we have decided to
let the readers of the paper select
the candidates in advance of the
contest. hence, present herewith a
voting coupon which will be coun-
ted if presented on or before the
opening day of the contest. The
coupon herewith costs you nothing
and is merely an invitation to you
to suggest the name of some repu-
table person whom you would like
to see obtain one of the prizes Of
fared. Cut it out, fill in the blank
places and bring or send it to this
Office at once.
The NOMINATING Coupon
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
THE JURY SELECTED.
The Trial Of Hams to be Made a Most
Spectacular Affair,

A jury of twelve has been select.
ed to try the caee Of Thornton J.
Hains,a story writer, as a principal
in the killing of William E. Annis,
a publisher who was shot to death
by Capt. Peter Hams at the Bay.
side Yacht Club last summer, and
tomorrow the State will present
it's case against the author. Six
jurors were chosen today. the
twelfth taking his seat shortly be-
fore 6 o'clock tonight when the
adjournment was taken until to-
morrow morning.
One hundred and seven tales.
men were examined before the
jury box was filled. Thornton
Hams expressed himself as pleas
ed with the makeup of the jury
that would pass upon the evidence
in the case
The expedition with which the
jury was chosen, taking only four
sessions of court, is considered I'M
usual in view of the widespread
knowledge of the case in Queens
county.
The prosecutions case will be
presented by District Attorney
Darrin, and it is expected that
the examination of both sides will
consume at least two or three
days.
A feature of the trial will be q
tank of water and a model float
and catboat in miniature replica
of the scene of the shooting,
which will be placed on a table in
front of the witness stand.
Iron mannikans representing
the principals in the affair will be
moved around in this marine
theatre to illustrate actions and
positions taken in the tragedy
by Hams and the witnesses.
The members of the jury will
be permitted to return to their
homes at the conclusion of each
days trial.-Flushing, L. I dis
patch.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23

Women's full So in. long black
and gray coats, nicely trimmed. a
nice So coat. Special $500
Extra fine mating, never sold
for less than 25 cents. Special
per yard 125C
Boys knee pants sec
Boys shirts 19c
Mems up-to-date Pants made by
the best pants makers, from CSC
up to $500
A large variety of mems suits,
latest style. These suits really
make the men. Special $2.98
and up.
Mems heavy kangaroo shoes,
good heavy soles $1.48
Patent Colt shoe for men the
shoe that make your feet feel
comfortable, special $2.98
$500 shoes 3.98
A large assortment of mems
hats from 43c up.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Some Fine Chickens.

One of the prize winners Of the
recent fair was Miss Maggie Nc
Laughlin, who lives near Cleve-
land. Miss Mclaughlin is a
chicken farcier and has some of
the finest pens to be found i'll the
State. She has a number of va
r~ieties Of the best breeds and is
making considerable ucces with
them. We are indebted to Miss
Mclaughlin for a pair of tine
LakenweldeIs.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
K. of P. Elects Officers.

At a recent meeting of Salisbury
] odge, No. "a, K of P, the fol
lowing officers were elected:
T. W. Summersett, G. c.; J. o.
White, V. c.; Phillip Richards.
prelate; 81. J. Overman, K. of R.
and S.. G. M. Burke, M. of A., E
H. Miller, M. of W.. W.T.. Rainey.
NJ. Of E.; Maj. J. Mertz, NJ. CT F.
J, W. Webb, I. G.; W. J. Wed.
dington, o. g.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Anti Saloon Party Wins Victory in Ohio.

Medina, o. Dec. 15.-Medina
county went dry today bya ma
iority Of 1888. The hardest fight
was III Wadsworth, which has sew
on saloons, the only ones in the
county.
The returnes were greeted by
the ringing of church and school
bells.
The vets carried five precincts.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Had the Home Fever.

Last week l.. NJ. Julian, Of Sed-
wick county, Kansas, whose home
is rear Wichita, was in the city
for, a short while. Mr.. Julian was
en- route to Randolph county,
N. c., to visit his old home. He
left his State So years ago and this
is the first visit he has made to
the home of his childhood. He
will find many startling changes.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Beginning December 18th.

Best Extra Heavy large ribbed
Hose. The 15c selling kind
special Sc
Nice dress ginghams special &c
Nice side border Percale. never
sold for less than 1910. Price 85c
IL 1-2c Bed Tick Sc
Extra heavy fanneletts hand
some new patterns, special TIC
New side border calico. best
made. latest pattern, light and
dark colors never sold less than
S5c, Special &c
1912 aud 15c cotton suiting,
special &c
New side border fannellettes
regular l5c goods, special Sc
Val Laceall widths: 1,2,3,5 Sc
Fragrant'glycerine soap at Sc
75c corsets 39C
Goodlnen napkins for holidays,
special each Sc
5 inch, extra good panama in
blue, block, brown and red, best
panama 75c can buy, special 48c
Strictly all wool mixed goods
for coat suits 80 and 43C
25c Belts 1Oc
Ladies combination suits 42c
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

The undersigned having qualified as
administrators Of A. Naile, deceased,
all creditors are hereby notified to pre-
sent their claims to the undersigned
on or bt fore December 4, 1909, OF this
notice will be plead in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to this
estate will ~llease settle their accounts
Immediately. MARY Q. MALE,
Administrative.
Linn q Linn, attorneys.
December 4, 1908.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Mortgage Sale.

Pursuant to the provisions contained
in a certain mortgage trust deed regis
tered in book No. 80 page 260, made
by Richard Holmes and wife, Adlaid
Holmes, and John Ship and wife, Alice
Ship, for the protection and benefit of
the undersigned, on the 25th day of
April, 1908, default having been made
in the payment of this debt, which said
mortgage was given to secure, the I'm
d%ersigned will sell at public out Cry at
the court house door in the city of
Salisbury on the
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
CAROLINA WaTCRM AN.
Z ITEMS

ne county nus lOs6 d SOOu Cl6l"
zen in the death Of Monroe Casper.
The funeral was held last Thurs
day morning at St. Matthew'S
church.
Early last week Miss Lizzie
Thomas aud Cicero Smith, both
of Spencer, we're married at the
Methodist church in Spencer, Rev.
R. D. Sheriff. officiating.
R. P. Ragan, an employe of the
Southern Power Company, came
in contact with a live wire the
other day aud had a narrow es-
cape from serious, if not fatal in
jury. He was painfully burn.d.
The congregation of the First
Baptist church rendered a recep-
ton Tuesday evening to Rev. R.
L.. Motley, the pastor recently
called here from Atlanta. A large
number of persons not connected
with the church called to pay their
respects and welcome Mr.. M >tley
to his new field of work.
A large number of men who
have been working at the various
quarries in and near Granite
Quarry have been laid off. 1t is
stated that the stone cutters will
be kept at work during the winter.
The graded schools of the city
will close this afternoon for the
Christmas holidays.
Rev. B. S. Brown, the recently
installed pastor of Salem Luther.
an church in the county, was ten
dered a delightful reception last
week by his congregation. Mr..
Brown moved to the parsonage at
Salem church last week.
Two negroes, Rufe Knox and
Dave Summer have been arrested
and placed in jail. They are sus-
pected of having burglatized the
home of Henry Canup, near Sum-
ner Siding.
The many friends of T. H.
Stiff will be glad to hear that he
is improving. He has been quite
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Rey. G. M. Short addressed a
meeting last Sunday afternoon at
the Spencer Y. M. G. A.
A. A. Miller, Of Rockwell, was
in the city Monday on business,
MI. Miller is one of the best farm
ers in the county besides being q
good citizen. Mr.. Miller paid up
his subscription to THE WATCH
MAN until 1911. and consequently,
stands paid ahead farther than
any other name on our list.
D. R. Simpson, who lives on
route 2, China Grove, was in the
city Monday. Mr.. Simpson says
he is going to kill some porkers
right when the weather becomes
suitable.
Senator Overman Is in the city
to spend the holidays at home.
Joe McCanless met with quite
an accident, Saturday night, st
his home near Dunn's Mountain.
He ran against some obstacle and
broke his leg.
The marriage cf Miss Sadie
Katherine, daughter of Mrs. Anna
Kesler, who lives at Barber, and
Fred N. Mclaughlin, mail carrier
on rural route No. 1 of Cleveland,
has been announced to take place
on Tuesday evening, December
Goth, 1908, in Christ Church.
Cleveland.
Mrs. America Aaron, at the ripe
old age of Sc years, died at hel
residence Sunday afternoon, and
her remains were inferred IN Chest
nut Hill cemetery Monday evening
Mrs. Aaron was a most estimable
woman. She was the mother Of
Thomas E.. Aaron, of this city
and William and Henry Aaron Of
Davie county,
Hayden Clement, assistant at
torney, is home from Raleigh fol
the holidays. After the newly
elected officers are installed Mr..
Clement will return home ano
resume the pratice of law. Mr..
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-12-23
Land Posters for sale at The WATCH
MAN office, 10 cents per dozen.

Wanted-to trade q good work horse
for a mich cow. Apply at
WATCHMAN office.