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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
More ''NIght Riders"

The gin Of Calhoun Pruitt, a
prosperous farmer of Var nnes
township, eight miles south of
Anderson, was posted last night
by supposed night riders. The
notice warned him to close down
the gin, and threatened that the
night riders would burn IT if the
command was not obeyed. Mr..
Pruitt came to the city this after
noon and brought the notice with
him. 1t was written On part of d
political circular with an indeli-
bic pencil and the writing is with
out doubt the work of some very
ignorant person. The incident
created some excitement at the
scene, but the gin was not closed
down. People in the city do not
know what to think of it.
The notice reads as follows:
"Notise" Calhune Pruite If you
CIR any more cotton you will be
burnt out, We mean Business.
From advanse. "Night riders"
--Andersnn S. c., dispatch,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Tests of Fitness.

One of the leading railroad
companies in the East has decided
to establish a rule for physical
test before employing men which
will be as severe as that required
for entering thu army or navy.
This decision is based on the new
Federal employers liability act,
passed by the last Congress, the
railroad taking the position that
in order to avoid the payment of
heavy damages it will be neces-
sary to require a higher degree of
efficiency among employees than
heretofore.
The travelling public will be
pleased to learn of the new rule,
AS a general proposition, railroad
men are a ruggedlot, butthe reports
of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission show that many accidents
Ire traced to the physical ineffi-
of railway trainmen. It
will be better for mankind if en-
'loyes charged with the transport
alton and care of human lives
re required TO show a clean bill
# mental or moral health before
hey secure or are allowed to retain
heir positions.-Omaha, Neb.,
See.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
A Good Attraction.

John L. Sullivan will he one of
the attractions at the coming fair.
He will give a series of exhibitions
in his line which will be of inter-
est. So far as the active work in
the prize ring is concerned, john
L. may be a back number, but he
is without doubt the most popular
prize fighter we have ever had in
this country. Sullivan has his
faults and no one knows it better
than himself, but the majority Of
people have liked him for his big,
warm heart, and because he is
such an able exponent of an art
in which all who are inclined to
athletics admire. Don't fail to
visit the big fair and meet John.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Paul Belts Dead.

The remains of the late Paul
Belts, who died ct Sherman,
Texas, last week, were shipped to
his former home at Mt. Pleasant
for informant. reaching there on
last Friday. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon from the
| lutheran church in Mt. Pleasant.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Kinard, A. L. Smoot,
J. E. Moose and others went to
Mt. Pleasant from this city and
were present at the funeral. The
deceased was taken seriously i'll
some time since with appendicitis,
but apparently recovered his usual
health. He was later seized sud-
denly and died. Mr.. Belts was a
brother of Prof. Belts and a most
estimable young man
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
will Seek Damages.

Readers of The WATcHMAN will
remember the case of the negro
woman, Della Moore, who was re.
Gently killed by a street car in
the outskirts of Spencer. From
the best information obtalnable
at the time OF the fatality, the
woman deliberately jumped in
front of the car and was killed
before the car could be stopped.
The mother of the woman has
employed a lawyer at Rock Hill,
S. c., and will sue the company
for damages. THE WATcHMAN
knows very little about law, but
it is under the impression that
the law requires u street cars to
be provided with Tenders in front
Of the car. Not a sort Of make
shift underneath which may or
may not do the work IN time of
danger, but a real fender which
can be depended upon to pick up
a person on the track and render
1t almost impossible to run over
them. If any of the Salisbury
Spencer cars r provided with
such Tenders they have escaped
the eye of this paper. It may be
urged by counsel for this woman
that had the a been equipped
with the sort of fender contem-
plated by the law, the death of
Della Moore would not have re-
suited. This may or may not
have All effect upon the dscision
of the jury which will try the
casa, should it get Tito court.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07

Stomach troubles would moro
quickly disappear if the idea of
treating the cause, rather than
the effect, would come into prac-
tice. A tiny, inside, hidden
nerve, says DR.. Shoop, governs
and gives strength to the stomach.
A branch also goes to the Heart.
and nj goes to the Kidneys.
When these "inside nerves" fail,
then the organs must falter. DR..
Shops Restorative is directed
specifically to these failing nerves
Within 4S hours after starting the
treatment patients say they real
ize a gain. Sold by Cornelison q
Cook.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Another Change.

A number of new men have
been employed at the Spencer
shops during the past week or ten
days and some of those who were
laid off for an indefinite period,
have been taken on. On Monday
the shop force commenced work
ing on the 1O-hour basis, which is
certainly quite all innovation and
no doubt means that business In
railroad circles is looking up some
what. It is hoped that this i'm
provement may not be merely a
temporary arrangement.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
The YADKIN VALLEY FAIR,
Bigger, Better and Cleaner than Ever,
All Good and Worthy Of the Best.

The second annual fair, of Ro.
wan and adjoining counties, will
be held in this city Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
October 20, 81, % and %. In a
conversation with Mr.. Jackson,
president of the association, he has
assured US that the fair will be on
a much larger and better scale
than the one of last year, that
more and better exhibits will be
had, that a higher and cleaner
class of attractions will be offered,
and, that more entries for speed
trials have been made than for
the fair of last year, which was
only a beginning, but from which
valuable experience in the way of
conducting and managing of fairs
was secured. The list of attrac-
tions IS enumerated in a large ad.
on another page, to which your
attention is called, consists of
some of the very best to be found
anywhere Take the Strobel air.
ship exhibitions for instance. This
will appear at most of the fairs
this fall and is being advertised
as q great speciality in Richmond,
Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston and
Charlotte, but is the same and no
more than our people can see right
at home. The Sullivan-K1Irain
boxing match is something seldom
outside of the larger cities.
The Johnny J. Jones show is
a splendid, high, class exhibition,
especially fine are his trained an
imals-leopards, wolves and lions.
Owing to the large number of
entries in the speed trials and
stock department a contract for
the erection of an additional 100
stalls was given out Monday.
Another convenience arranged
for is the building of 500 feet
moe of railroad tract in the fair
grounds and the leaving of the
trains from the new passenger de-
pot, which will run every Is or 20
Taking all in all the Rowan fair
to be on a par with the best.
1t is our fair and az such deserves
our encouragement and patronage.
Make up your mind to take the
and see the fair. The
money spent is not like giving it
to a circus to be carried away, but
the most of it will be spent in our
midst and will return to the peck
cts of our people.
The poultry exhibit will be ex-
ira fine. Exhibits from all over
the country have already been
booked.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
JOINT DDBATE COURTED.
Appointments including All the Township
Have Been Made for Democratic Speaking.

HuIG UG6n MluG wi E6HlUGiQliU SphQhHHSs
The Democratic candidates for
the various county offices have
arranged their itinerary and the
times and places of speakings are
as follows:
PROVIDENCE.
Trading Ford, Thursday night:
Oct. 8.
MT. ULLA.
Mt. Ulla, at Saw Mill, Wednes-
day afternoon, October a., at 2
o'clock.
Harris Store, Wed 1esday night,
October Il, at s o'clock.
BERNHARDT's MILL.
Granite Quarry, Thursday
night, October Is, at 8 o'clock.
CLEVELAND.
B~arber's, Thursday night, Octo-
Der s, at 8 o'clock.
Cleveland, Monday night, Octo-
Der -, at s o'clock.
CHINA GROVE,
China Grove, Tuesday night,
October Is, at s o'clock.
LOCKE.
Cowan's school house, Wednes-
day night, October Z, at 8 o'clock.
J. Bryan Grimes, Secretary of
State, will speak at this appoint
ment.
The Republican nominees are
invited to meet the county Demo-
cratic candidates at AL their ap-
pointments.
Democratic clubs will be organ
lied at all these places after the
speaking.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Advertising For Bids.

The government is now adver-
Using for bids for work on the
driveway to be built from South
Main street to the National GEM
etery. The bids will be opened
on October 10Th and the contract
awarded, should the bids prove
satisfactory. 1t is believed that
a sufficient sum is left from the
appropriation to insure a drive
way. A considerable portion of
the money has already been ax-
pended in building the tunnel
under the Southern Railway
tracks.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Still They Come.

Our Democratic friends through
out county certainly have a large
sized hustle on themselves and
the effect of their good work will
certainly show itself at the polls
on election day. A Democratic
club has been organized at+Salem,
with the following officers: J. E.
Briggs, president; N, A, Lippard,
LIST vice-president E. NJ, Sifferd,
End vice-president; John AL
bright, 3rd vice-president; W. T.
Briggs, secretary and treasurer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
A New Road Being Opened.

The public road recently sur.
veyed from he intersection of the
Statewide and Wilkesboro rad.
three miles from Salisbury, to
Spencer, by way of George Fink's
farm and the Piedmont grounds,
is being put in order for use.
The Fair Association, the Ped
mont and Co., and Geo. Fink
arc having a substantial oak
bridge bui t across Grant creek
just in the rear of the fair
grounds. This bridge will be $50
feet in length.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Withdrawal.

Owing to the fact that my
friend and neighbor, NJ. G. NJ.
Fisher, of Faith, is a candidate
for the office of County Commits
sioner, I have decided to withdraw
from the race in his favor. high
ly appreciate the consideration
shown me by friends and hope they
will see fit to vote for Mr.. Fisher
in the coming election.
Respectfully,
J. CALVIN LINGLE.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
More Room Required.

The indications are that the
coming far of the Yadkin Valley
Fair Association will surpass the
most sanguine expectations OF
those who are financially interest
ed in it. The entries so far have
been so much more numerous
than had been anticipated, that
contracts have been let for one
hundred additional stalls for
horses and cattle. The space for
the agricultural exhibits will also
be increased. This work will
begin at once and will be rapidly
pushed. The list of attractions
is already a fine one and it is rap.
idly growing,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Preaching in Presbyterian Churches 0
Chestnut Hill and Spencer.

Rev. Charles Friend, of Belle
Haven, Va, is expected to arrive
IN this city Friday and will preach
at Spencer Presbyterian church
next Sunday at II a. m. and at
Chestnut Hill Presbyterian church
at 7:30 p. m. All Presbyteriaus
of Spencer and Chestnut Hill are
urged to be present and meet Mr..
Friend.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Married in Spencer.

Miss Fannie Blalock, Of East
Spencer and T, G. Gaskill, of
Winston, were married at Spencer
last Sunday, Rev. R. D. Sheriff.,
pastor of the Methodist church,
officiating. After the ceremony,
which took place at s o'clock p.
NJ, the couple drove to Winston.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07

W. F. Sides and John Kenerly
we're fined SIS each in the mayors
court last Saturday, for disregard
ing the speed limit with their
auto mobiles.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
SALISBURY MARKETS.

Corrected weekly by D. M. Miller.
Apples, per bushel, So to so.
Bacon, sides per III, II to liz.
shoulders, per ID, 10 to II,
ham. per ID, Is to Is.
" round, per ID, 10 to 1212.
Butter, choice yellow, 20 to 22H
Chickens, per ID, 81 to 9.
Ducks, 20 to 80.
Guineas, 25 to 80.
Eggs, per doz, II TOGO.
Corn, per bushel, $1.00.
Flour. straight, per sack, $3.50 to $40
" pat, $500 to 3 20.
Hay, per. hundred lbs. 60 to so
Honey. per ID, Is to 20.
Lard, n. O., per ID, 10 to 121a.
Meal, bolted, per bu. 100,
Oats, per bu, IS to75
Potatoes, Irish, pc bu 80 Il so
Wheat per bush. 80 to 81 90
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
The China Grove Club.

China Grove comes to the front
with a Democratic club, with the
following officers: Dr., G.. A. Ram
saur, president; P. A. Sloop, first
vice-president; Gather Blackwell
der, second vice.presideLt; Ever
EFT Corriher, secretary, and Prof.
P. E. Wright, assistant secretary.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07

To quickly check a cold, drug
gists are dispensing everywhere, a
clever Candy Cold Cure Tablet
called Preventics. Preventics are
also fine for feverish children.
Take Preventics at the sneeze
stage, to head off all colds. Box
of 49-25c. Cornelison & Cook.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Methodist Baraca.

The Baraca class of the First
Methodist church has elected Of
fcers as follows: J. K Link,
president; O. W. Spencer, vice.
president; VIM. James, secretary;
D. R. Shields, assistant secretary;
A. B. Saleeby. press reporter; A.
L. Smoot, teacher; T. II. Stiff,
assistant teacher.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
A CALL.

All Democratic clubs that have
been organized in North Carolina
during the present campaign and
those that shall yet be organized
are called upon to send their
names, together with the names
and addresses of their officers to
John W. Tomlinson, Chairman
Committee on Organization, Chi
cago, III.
This will, upon the authority
of Chairman Tomlinson, insure
each club receiving from Demo-
cratic National Headquarters lit
%erature, badges, buttons and
weekly letters from Mr.. Bryan
during the month of October.
A similar report to State Head
quarters will insure support of
like character and our best efforts
to supply their meetings with
speakers when desired.
A. II. ELLER, chairman
State Democratic Executive Com
mittee.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 20, 1908.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
They Take the Kinks Out.

II have used DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for many years, with in
creaslng satisfaction. They take
the kinks out Of stomach, liver
and bowels. without fuss or fric-
%tion," says N. II. Brown, of Pitts
field, Vt. Guaranteed satisfacto-
ry at all Druggists. Csc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
Report of the condition of
THE BANK OF

at Spencer, N. c., at the close
of business, September %, 1908.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ........ $28, 1920
Overdrafs secured, $11S.SO.
unsecured, 81 SO. 1S6.19
Furniture and Fixtures.... 10000
Due from Banks and Bankers 10.191 so
Gold coin. . ............. 10000
Silver coin, including all mi
no coin currency........ 90.4O
National bank notes and
other 0. S. notes...... 5,30S 90
Total . -. sac, 1928 38
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock. ...... ..... 100000
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid. 3,541.74
Deposits subject to Check. 81, 1885, 8
Due to Banks and Bankers. 499 IS
Total...... $40, 328.38
State of N. c., county of Rowan, SIS:
l, j. K, Dorsett, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knoNledge and belief
JAS K. Do&sETr, cashier.
Correct-Attest:
NJ. L. SMooT,)
II. L. Monk, Directors.
W. 6. GATEwooD,\
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this the 10Th day of September, 1908.
W. A. GOODMAN, notary public.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
he CAROLINA WATERMAN.
;. 5ORTL ITEMS

J. Elwood Cox, Republican can
didate for governor. has an
>unced his intention to make
speech at Spencer during the cam
paign,
Owing to representations made
by a number of our local physi.
clans that such a course would be
advisable, in view of the Spreva-
lence of scarlet fever, the opening
of the city schools has been post
poned until October 18th.
Rev. W. NJ. Noacker has been
assisting Rev. W. H. Causey in a
~protracted meeting at Concord.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Messrs. W.
T. Snider, J. D. Hellig and B. B.
Miller left early in the week for
Savannah, Ca, where they 60 as
delegates to a MEETING of the
United Synod of the Lutheran
church IN the S nth.
Miss Dimple Leonard and John
J. Ayers, the latter of Lynch5urg
Va, we're married last Thursday
night at the home of the BRIDES
father, on Monroe street. Rev.
E. K. McLarty oficiated at the
ceremony.
Joseph Bullabaugh, who re-
sided in Franklin township, died
at his home Sunday morning. The
funeral was held Monday after
noon at Gays chapel.
Burglars have been operating
recently in Spencer. Several
houses have been entered and the
thieves have secured small sums of
cash and other articles.
A large part of the Southern
Railway officials visited the
shops Sunday.
Miss May jones, of Hickory,
and Geo. G. Fisher, Of the Sails
bury ~postofice force. wall be mar
ri6d in Hickory this morning at
the home Of the brides brother,
P. P. Jones.
Last Wednesday Miss Cleta
Lofin and Chas. II. Chandler
were married at the Baptist
church in Spencer. Rev. J. NJ.
Dunaway officiating. Mr., Chand-
Ter is one of the engineers .of the
Southern Railway.
Mrs, D. A. Gray, of Little
Rock, Ark, who has been visiting
her father, Rev. J. N. Stalilngs.
for several weeks, returned to her
home yesterday.
P. A. Caub}e has disposed Of his
grocery business here and will
shortly move to Black Mountain,
which place he will make his fu-
ture home.
F. T. Meacham, superintendent
of the State farm neal Statewide,
will have a fine exhibit of horses
and farm products at the fair
here.
Col. Walter Henry, of Char
lotte, addressed an audience at the
court house last Friday night.
Mr.. Henry represented matters
from a Republicn standpoint.
The talk is said to have been q
very good one.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. D. Talbert, North Main
street, died last Friday night.
The funeral was held Sunday af-
ternoon from St. Johns Lutheran
church,
The registration for the Novem-
her election now open and will
remain open until the evening of
October "a. If your name is now
on the book and you have not
changed your place of residence,
you are not required to register
again.
The county is filled with speech
making now and those who are
interested can hear all about it.
There is no question about win
ter getting around soon. In the
mornings and evenings overcoats
are much in demand.
W D. Wilkerson. until recent.
ly with the Empire store, has en-
tered the employ of Max Moses &
Co.
There was a beautiful and in
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07

Rheumatism Cured without medicine.
By following instructions a cure
is guaranteed or money will be ,e-
funded. Best of references fur
nished. Call at this Office, or ad-
dress VIM. FL. Stewart, Salisbury,
N. G.,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-10-07
LOCALS.

Advertisements under this head will be
charged for at the rate of one cent per word
each insertion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-05
LAST night OF
HEART Of MARYLAND

A full house enjoyed the second per.
Torrance of Belasco's famous war
drama at the Orpheum last night as
presented by Richard Butler and the
Lumley company. The leaders, Miss
Thornton, Richard Butler, Chester
Stevens, Leo Linhard, Tom Lowell
and the entire company duplicated the
first nights success, ana for their
clever work were rewarded with nun.
erous curtain calls. The stage direc.
ton and scenic settings reflect great
credit on Mr.. Butler as n director. To
night will be the last performance of
'The Heart of Maryland" "Piney
Ridge" will be the bill for Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday matinee and
night of next week. No better play
could have been selected to open the
last week of the Lumley Company's
engagement. The characters In the
play are familiar. Southern types
broadly drawn, and there is a little
world of people in the cast. The
scenes are laid in the South, the noun.
tains Of Tennessee. The story tells
of love, hate and revenge. An abunG,
ance of comedy run throughout the
play. New specialties Will be intro,
duced between acts.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-05
MANY TAKE ELKS'
TRIP TO VOLCANO

The flagship Mauna Kea Is prepared
to take the Elks' Volcano excursion
to Hilo this afternoon, leaving here at
3 o'clock. According to the plan as
laid out by II. c. Easton of the Hawaii
Specially Company, the Mauna Kea
will arrive at Hilo early tomorrow
morning. She leaves there Monday.
September Z at 4 p. M, arriving at
Honolulu Tuesday morning not later
than o'clock. Following Is the list
of the excursionists: We
Miss NJ. f. Olson, Miss McCaDe,
Miss p. l.. Rose, Mrs. J. T. Keppler,
Mrs. l.. NJ. Gray, Miss NJ. Colman, w.
J. Lent, Mrs. w. ]. Lent, Miss NJ. T.
French, Miss NJ. Reed, Chas. Bartlett,
Mrs. Chas. Bartlett, Miss f. de la Nux
Miss NJ. Il. Leslie, Miss A. Sparrowe,
Miss l.. Whitbeck, II. s. Simpson, r.
c. Rhodes, w. II. Gill, A. b. Clark, Y.
Muto. J. Kawano, f. Wada, N. Otsuka
Lieut.. G. C. Bowen, A. II. Gurrey, A..
A. Ebersole, E. j. Reece, A. NJ.
Schmidt, NJ. II. Perry, Jas. Whine,
John Annoy, Jas. II. Feddles, w. j.
Cooper, +. C. Waterbury, e. II. Hus.
tace, w. Sproule. NJ. Rose, X. w.
Wheeler, Hollemaier, r. A. Woodward,
Mrs. r. A. Woodward, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
A. German, Mrs. F. b. McCallum, Miss
L. Golding, II. C. Easton, r. ]. Lord.
J. T. McCrosson, II. S. Hopkins, +. Z.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-05
COMBUSTION OF lime
CAUSED HONOMU fire

Brewer & Co. the agents OF the Ho-
nomu Sugar Company, this morning
received in the Mama Kca mail ad.
vices regarding the burning Of the
landing warehouse Of that plantation.
the news of which was exclusively re.
ported by the Blu lctin a couple OF
days ago.
1t appears that the warehouse which
burned contained only rice, fertilizer
and lime, and that the FIRE started in
the night from spontaneous comDus-
ton of the lime. Owing TO the fact
that some of the goods were saved
while some We're damaged by water
1t is impossible to estimate at this
time the extent Of the damage. but
Manager Robertson of Brewer & Co.
states that he feels sure that It will
not exceed the amount or the insur.
ance, which is about seven thousand
dollars.
The other landing Warehouse. in
which the machinery is contained, was
not damaged