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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Paid Up.

4 year or two ago the son of a prominent banker of Iowa undertook. with all the brashness and confidence of youth. the launching of new morn ing paper in town already we'll sup piled with newspapers.
 It was upderstood by his friends that the young man had, in fact, started his enterprise on "a shocstring"-a few hundred dollars advanced by his fn- ther. So 1t was with much facetious- ness that the youthful proprietor and editor was approached from day to day by the aforesaid friends. 50 you call yourself an editor. exclaimed one of them, with affected contempt
 "Of course do." returned the brasb young owner. ''I'm the whole thing on this paper. And don't owe cent therefor"
 Everybody knows" continued his tormentor. that you got $200 from your father to start the thing"
 "Sure" said the proprietor and edi- tor. Furthermore. the old mans sub scription for the Beacon ia marked paid hundred years ahead on my bocksi"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
:: CORNER FOR MILADPS READING ::
AIDED HER RIVAL.
Romance Of London Society Leader
 and Diamond Necklace.

Romance of London Society Leader
 and Diamond Necklace.
 The jewellers of Bond street could if they liked tell many an amazing story. There is no need to dilate on the fasci- nation which scintillating gems exer- else upon the feminine mind. That fas- cination Is fact and may serve to ex- plain mortal enmity which existed recently and probably still exists be- tween two well known society leaders. To one of them highly placed admir- CT mentioned his intention to purchase a diamond necklace. Knowing that the lady possessed more than superficial knowledge of ehe value of stones, he begged her to select for him what he required. The price he was prepared to give was f1.500. The lady jumped to the conclusion that such request could have but one meaning that she herself was to be the eventual re- cipient of the gift She thereupon wis tied the jewellers shop and inspected his stock, but at the price she was em- powered to give saw nothing that par ticularly took her fancy. A fascinating piece of workmanship. however. did at tract her. the price of which was 5000 guineas. The desire to possess 1t be- came irresistible. She arranged with the jeweler to send the necklace to the purchaser and invoice 1t to him at the agreed upon price, while she gave her own check for the balance. Then she went home and awaited the arrival of the gift. Some days passed. but there was no appearance of the necklace. A horrible doubt which assailed her be came certainty day or two later when she saw the identical necklace she had helped to pay for sparkling on the neck of younger aud more beauti. full rival.-Grand Magazine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
lono Fliahts of Birds.

Birds of passage make their longest flight somewhere near Boring strait A naturalist says that probably the longest continuous flight made by the featbered travellers In their peregrina. lions Is accomplished by some of the shore and water birds that nest in the islands of Bering sea and spend the winter at Hawaii and Tanning island 2.20O miles away. AS some of the birds live entirely on the shore and are probably unable to rest on the surface of the water. they must accomplish the whole distance in single flight. yet they make their way to their destina' ton with absolute precision. Chicago Tribune.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Cheese Crackers.

Cheese crackers are better when made the day they are to be eaten. Use American grated cheese and sal.ine crackers. For each two table spoonfuls allow one of creamed butter, rubbing them together till perfectly smooth. Spread evenly on the waters and set them in a moderate oven to glaze the cheese Watch carefully to prevt1t hrtrlirY. There is nothing nicer to serve with plain salad. New York Post
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
What Would You Do.

In case of burn or scald what would you do to relieve the painf Such in- juries are liable to occur in any fam fly and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain 8 Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury Is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving scar. For sale by all druggists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Seven Years of Proof

"I have had seven years of proof that Dr. Kings New Discovery is the best medicine to take for coughs and colds and for every diseased condition of throat, chest or lungs" says W. V. Henry, of Panama, Mo. The world has had thirty eight years of proof that Dr. Kings New Discovery is the best rem edy for coughs and colds, la grippe asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, hemorr- haze of the lungs, and the early stages of consumption. Its timely use always prevents the development of pneumonia, Sold under guarantee at Palace Phar' macy. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Seen In the Shops

Very striking, though it would have to be worn with a subdued costume, is a boa composed of feathers of all col ors of the rainbow.
 Blouses, of bright plaid silks, which used to be worn so much, are appearing again here and there in shop windows. They are cut away at the neck and worn over white guimpes. One, of a brilliant blue and green and red plaid, has also s white ruching down the front.
 Almost too dainty to carry, one would think, are the little shopping bags of white leather. Some of the prettiest
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
No School.

Tie teacher wae giving an eSposi. ton on crlpable homicide.
 "If went out in small boat" be said "and the owner knew 1t was leaking. and 1 got drowned. what would that be?"
 After few minutes silence little boy stood up and said:
 "A holiday. sir!'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06

design similar to the one Illustrated and trimmed with bias folds of corded silk of the same shade. The yoke a n d undersleeves were of plain gray
 net. a nd a band of the embroidery was arranged to outline the top of a second yoke of polka dot ted illet net lace. To outline this double yoke and separate 1t from the bodice bias folds of the corded silk were
 used. and ernbroid- cred buttons and loops Of silk to sim. Ia te buttonholes were arranged on either side of the bodice where the embroidered band came against 1t. A band of embroidery finished the manda- rim sleeves. and the tight fitting under sleeve was finished with c couple of folds of the corded silk. The skirt was In one of the new close fitting effects trimmed with folds of corded silk and embroidered but tons. The coat was of gray corded silk with long. tight it. ting sleeves finished with a directoire cuff and friil, high collar and d eep pointed revers orna- mented with em- broiiered buttons
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06

of with fringe With beaver hat trimmed with ostrich feathers This tucked uer with and the
   2 inches wide lE yards 36 inches wide. reader of this who desires sending 10 write the full address plainly The will forwarded
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Today's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.


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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06

A clergyman writes: "Preventics, those little Candy Cold Cure Tablets are working wonders in my parish" Pre- ventics surely win check a cold, or the Grippe, in very few hours. And Pre- ventics are so safe and harmless. No Quinine, nothing harsh nor s.ckening. Fine for feverish, restless children. Box fo 4S at 25e. Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
BARRIERS

Union of Meets Tuesday in month s3o ID, Newport barber chop w. r. Martin, Pres; Otto Perdue, Sec.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
PAINTERS

Painters Papehanger America No 2l7Meets every Tuesday night in Kegan hall Gus Jo ne, Pres; N D. swarout, Sec
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Directory of Globe Unions
CARPENTERS AND JoINHRs

Local T. Amsrcs.-Mees every Thursday Old Salvation Army haIl B. Garter, Pres Tin brook, Sec.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06

You are going to receive an invita- ton fer the evening of November 16. Don t make any other engagement.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
CHOICE MEATS.

For genuine mutton, lamb and sheep --The Pioueer Meat Market, N. c. Bonne, Supt Phone 35l.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
MINERS

w. F. M-Mee.s every Tuesday at L old Salvation Army Hall J. T. Murrish, Pres William Wills, See
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
B|G VOTE NOT YET CAST IN PIANO
 CONTEST
ONLY THREE CANDIDATES TURN IN BALLOTS AND LIST
 IS UNCHANGED.
n VIII Be Known at 10 o'clock This Evening Just Who Is Going to Great Fair at Phoenix at Expense of tho Silver Beit-Chance for All

Tho positions of the candidates in the Silver Belts popular piano contest are the same as yesterday. Votes were only east for three candidates yester- day. Miss Millie Williams has ma isrially added to her figures. Miss Dol lie Armstrong made good advance and little Miss Mildred Voris received handsome vote.
 Tonight at 8 clock the contest for the trip to the territorial fair win close. At that hour, all tho candidates who have scored l50 points will be taken to Phoenix free of all charge and will enjoy three days of real pleasure and sightseeing. Just what day the party wall leave Globe is matter for the meky contestants to decide. Tho Sil- yer Belt trusts that at least six of the candidates will come through sufficient iy strong today to win this trip. Re member, the pools on this contest will close at s clock tonight.
 The big vote promised today failed to materialze yesterday. The parties holding 1t state that it will be cast not later than Sunday, when they believe they will be able to add tho 5000 pre- mium vote to the total of their candi- date. There is every evidence of a warm struggle for this premium vote.
 List Of czaididAtes
 The list of candidates, entered at 10 o'clock last night, with their respective vote, is as follows:
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
PRINTERS

0obs Typographical Union No s6Meets first Sunday month
 D. m. in Silver Belt office Carl F. Holds worth, See.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
CLERKS

0cs Union-Mee First and Third Mondays in Salvation Army hall A. H. Hargrave President E. G. Gr filth, Secretary.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
THREE DEATHS AND MUCH SICKNESS.
Fever Is Still Getting in It's Work. Mike
Goes to Norfolk.

Gold Hill, August give are
having a nice gentle rain which
has been falling all night.
Albert Hedrick, our blacksmith,
has been stricken with fever and
is a very sick man,
Ralph Shaver is improving slow
ly and it is hoped will soon be out
again.
Molly Casper, is in a serious
condition with dropsy. DR.. Bow
ers tapped her and took a bucket
full of water from her. This is
the second time this operation
has been performed.
Clementine Brady died last Fri
day and was inferred at the Holi.
ness church Saturday at 8 p. m.
The burial services were conducted
by Rev. Badly.
Solomon Peeler died last We'd
nesday and was inferred Thurs
day. He had been afflicted with
dropsy for some time.
Eva Pool died last Tuesday and
was inferred in the Gold Hill
cemetery on ednesday.
The ten-days' meeting at St.
Paul's Holiness church closed last
night. Rev. Badly labored faith
fully and much good was accom-
,plished.
Rev. Sunny preached at the
Baptist church here Yesterday at
| II a. m.
Prof. Fowler closed his ten.
days writing school last Friday.
Some Of the pupils made a decided
improvement.
The excursion to Norfolk, Va,
was a success, the Salisbury train
having IA coaches packed full.
We left Salisbury at Z O'Clock
Tuesday evening and arrived in
Norfolk at about 8 a. m. Wednes.
day. We visited Newport News,
Fortress Monroe, the National
Soldiers Home, Ocean View, and
other places Of interest. The
weather was find and a good time
was enjoyed by all. MIKE.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26

August 22.-We are having good
rains.
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A Word for the Old Soldiers.

Let us not be too ready to turn
down a Il offer to work from the
old soldier, even though his SER
vices are not greatly in demand.
Often he is a man whose fortune.
love, and ambition of his youth
have been all swept away while
ne was in he service of his coun-
try. Such a man needs the sup
port of ready sympathy from his
fellow man. His is no ordinary
experience. The sorrows of life
have struck deep into his breast.
He has seen his dearest companion
snatched by death from his side
in the twinkling of an eye. To-
night the camp.fre's glow is sadder
than waning moon because of the
absence faces. Cheer the old fell
lows. Listen as they fight their
battles DER or tell DER again the
oft-repeated joke around the camp.
fire. And give them material aid
when they need it. Bind mp their
wounds and pour in the oil, for
they are men of sorrows and &C.
with quainted grief.-Stanly En-
terprise.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
both times.

Last Thursday morning wher
j. F. Park went to his hog pen he
found that his lot of hogs had in.
creased by thirteen pigs. All OF
these were from his O. I. G.
breedingsow.
Last Sunday when Duke G.
Trexler came out Of Organ church
after preaching, he looked all
around and then asked with an
inquiring look, "Where is some
body?'" He was Informed that
"somebody" had gone home.
Then he tried to make arrange
ments to 60 to Sunday school at
the MENUS and Kluttz school
house. I don't know whether he
went or not.
John B. Park has a very sick
horse. He thinks that his horse
is foundered Oh water.
W. H. Earnhardt is wearing a
broad grin since last Friday. He
says it is because it is a boy.
MARION.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
PARK ACADEMY.

Rockwell, Route 2, Aug. 3D.
Everybody has been resting up
for the fall work, which will soon
need to be begun III this section,
Miss Mary Lyerly and brother,
Marcus Lyerly, were welcome
visitors at J. F. Parks SATURDAY.
night and Sunday.
The residence of P. A. Jackson
was burned to the ground last
Thursday, about l. :30 a. n. A
few things we're saved but almost
all the household furniture was
burned. The insurance will cover
a large part of the loss.
Hurrah for Crescent! The
Kappas won over the Athenians
of Rockwell in a joint debate at
Rockwell Saturday night, August
18th. This was the second Joint
debate between the Kappas and
IAthenlans. The Kappas VOL
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
I'M MANUEL.

Aug. 24-We have at last been
blessed with plenty of rain. 1t
rained all day yesterday and rs
still raining at this writing, but
not SO hard as it did yesterday.
Sidney Barringer, H. A. M.
Barringer and Jno. Misenheimer
will put in phones this week.
The line has been put up, ready
for the phones when they come.
Miss Nora Kluttz has been en-
ployed to teach school at Bethany
this winter.
The children are progressing
nicely with their exercise for next
Sunday. Rev. R. l.. Brown, of
Faith, is the author of this exer-
else and it is an excellent one.
Everybody is invited to come and
stay all day. Rev. Linn, of Rock
we'll, will preach a sermon at II
o'clock, after which there will be
a public dinner in the grove.
The afternoon services will begin
about 1870 O'Clock.
UNCLE JETHRo.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
LIBERTY x ROADS,

Route No. 1, Gold Hill, August
24.-Corn and cotton are looking
fresh and doing nicely along now
in this rainy season.
The protracted meeting at Lib.
erty closed last Friday night. Ev-
erybody enjoyed MI. Kinks ser.
mons and Mr.. Eagles illustra.
tions.
Luther Miller and wife were
pleasant visitors at J. A. Ribelin'e
last Saturday night and Sunday.
The new school house at Liberty
is now framed and ready for flu.
ture work.
A. M. Ford was in this vicinity
last week trying to organize a
Farmers Union at Liberty. Mr..
Ford made a strong and interest,"
ing speech, but failed to put up a
Union.
A series of meetings will begin
at St. Matthew's D.. L. church in
the near future.
Mrs. J. G. Morgan visited at
James Morgan's last Sunday.
School at Jackson college has
been stopped on account of the
humps.
Minks have been killing J. J.
Tricks chickens to beat the band.
Roby Hill made a flying trip to
the piney woods last Sunday
evening. BILLY.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
LOWER STONE.

August 24.-The health of on,
community is good at this writing.
We are having fine seasons.
A number of our young people
are getting ready to go to Newton
where they will enter Catawba
college.
Solomon Peeler died at his home
In Rowan county Wednesday, his
death being due to old age and
Bright's disease. He was rs years
old. Mr.. Peeler had been linger-
ing all summer, but at the time of
his death he was able to be up and
about. Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Thursday, August Goth,
in Lower Stone church by his pas.
tor, Rev. W. w. Rowe. A large
concourse of friends and relatives
followed the body to it's resting
place in the cemetery nearby the
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Fisher we're
the welcome visitors of G. M.
Fisher last Saturday night.
Last Thursday about noon the
house of Alex. Jackson was burned
down. 1t caught from the due in
the kitchen. The loss was partly
covered by insurance.
Three new phones were put in
last week, and others are talking of
getting them. Our people are just
beginning to realize the need of a
phone.
Rev. W. W. Rowe has accepted
a call from Catawba college, where
he expects to begin work as teach
er the 1st of September. The
people of Lower Stone regret very
much to see him go. He has been
pastor of the East Rowan charge
for the past five years and has
done much for the upbuilding of
the churches. Rev. Rowe will
preach his farewell sermon at Low
er Stone the fifth Sunday morning
at 1890 o'clock. BLUE EYES,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
Strikers Turn Murdarers.

Birmingham, Ala, August 21.-
Anthony Davis, a negro non-union
miner, whose house at Pratt City
was dynamited Wednesday night,
was fired upon from ambush near
his home at Pratt City tonight
and fatally injured. Quite a num-
Der of shots were fired into the
body, indicating that a band of
men we're lying in ambush. Davis
has been working steadily since
the declaration of the strike and
Immediately after the house was
dynamited claimed that he had
seen and recognized the men no
committed the deed.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. M. M. Dawson, of No 379
Clifford Ave-, San Jose, CAL, says:
s'The worth of Electric Bitters as
a general family remedy, for
headache, biliousness and torpor
of the liver and bowels is so pro-
nounced that I am prompted to
so say a word in it's favor, for the
benefit of those seeking relief
from such affections. There is
more health for the digestive Or
gans in a bootle of Electric Bitters
than in any other remedy I know
Of" Sold under guarantee at all
drug stores. Soc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
UNION CHURCH,

August 24.-The much-needed
rain has come at at last. The
farmers will make good use of it
by preparing their wheat and oats
land for the common fall CROPS.
The corn and cotton crops are
not very favorable ones in this
community on account of the re-
cent drouth.
The Trexler gold mine has shut
down for a few days. The vein
has been found and proved by
expert miners to be very rich.
On account of the circus COM
ing to Salisbury the Jr. O. U. A.
M. picnic at Rowan Council, No.
1856, has been postponed to a later
date.
There will be a large crowd from
this community who will 60 to see
the elephants.
Fodder and tops making will
soon be the order of the day.
Chez whiz, that is not pleasant
work.
B. Fl. Miller and family visited
Mr.. Miller's parents last Sunday
evening.
We understand that Mrs. Lunda
Wise;s farm has been sold to
Adam Casper, from Stanly coun-
ty, the consideration being 81, 900.
There will be preaching at Union
church next Sunday at the usual
hour, II o'clock a. m. Also cat.
echetical instruction on Saturday
previous at 2 o'clock p. m.
HUSTLER.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
FAITH.

A young gentleman arrived at
Mr.. and Mrs. George Peeler's
August 10Th.
A crowd of boys killed 1876 cells
last Wednesday when Bernhardt'
old mill pond was let off. It will
be turned into a cornfield.
P. A. Peeler and his force of
workmen finished up the new res
idence for Stephen Davis August
23nd.
We have one woman on our list
who wants to keep house for some
one for wages.
The subscription school taught
here by Miss Mamie Peeler and
Miss Mary Heller was largely at
tended and a success. 1t will close
Friday, August 28th.
Martin Luther Hess and his
Young bride have rented Albert
Browns %two-story residence and
gone to keeping house.
We received by mail today an
old Confederate relic, dated March
22nd, 1865, it being a receipt from
the government of the Confeder-
ate States to a citizen of Rowan
county, N. c., for 120 pounds of
bacon. It was one-tenth of his
raising, which was given to the
government.
The Albert Lee Pink Granite
Company is putting their air COM
pressor in place this week. It
will be used to run their pneu-
matte tools in their big cutting
shed and on the quarry.
The old soldiers have returned
from the reunion at Winston-Sa-
lem and say they had the best
time of their lives, and give all
the praise to the good p .ople of
Winston-Salem.
Lawson Ludwick is running a
beef market here and is meeting
with success.
Miss Ida Lingle is spending a
week or two at home with her
parents and taking a rest from
her work in Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Earnhardt
are visiting relatives in Faith this
week.
William Bame, who is confined
to his bed, is very low. His moth
er, from China Grove, who was
with him last week is still with
him.
Daniel Artz bought a house and
lot from Augustus Basinger.
VENUS.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
GRAHAM X ROADS.

August 22.-We are having good
rains.
Miss Anna Briggs is still in the
mountains where the summer
breeze is 80 lovely and mild.
G. W. Graham Is remodeling the
old Jim Burkhead house, from top
to bottom, and will give it a new
coat of paint this fall.
Rather soon for opossum, but
the boys are scouting the woods
now.
L. M. Safrit killed six squirrels
in seven shots. Who can beat that?
If Sam doesn't watch close he
will be happy yet.
D. A. Sifford went to Winston
to attend the old soldiers reunion
this week.
John Leppent hes rented the
Ohio Cauble place for the next
year.
Tom Link is putting a new I
to his house.
A new housekeeper at BOZ
Webb's.
Floyd Lingle will soon leave fol-
Mt. Pleasant, N. c., where be will
attend school the coming year.
Miss Mary Schenck is at home
now for awhile.
J.. B. Lingle is getting a big pile
of wood at his gin now.
Aunt Jane Morris sold five acres
of her land to Mr.. Cook at 500 pei
acre.
L. W. Llngle has some good
horses to sell. Anyone wishing to
buy will do we'll to take a look at
them..
Mrs. S, B. Colley il still con.
fined to her bed with fever.
There was a strange happening
in this neighborhood the other day.
A buzzard flew near the ground
On looking closely l saw that q
dog was sitting On his tail. That
is something new in this country
but across the waters it is q com.
mon thing.
L. W. and James B. LingHe
went to Norfolk, Va, this week.
Rev. B. S. Brown was the guest
of Ed. Sifford the other day.
]. R. Bost got the missionary
quilt sold at Salem. The price
was 1925, He is fixing for winter.
JACK.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-08-26
ROCKWELL.

The J. A. Trexler Machine Co.
threshed Is, 500 bushels in twenty
five days. Who can beat that?
They have also bought a SHREDDER
and will shred corn for the public,
OLD FARMER,