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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

young women. But-and here was the
unusual portion OF the demand of the
gods-it was required that the sacrifices
sea, to which the commander OF the
expedition would be directed by super
natural aid. 1t was further command
ed that period of elaborate fcasting
should precede the sacrifices.
The superstitious emperor listened
carefully and was manifeStly pleaHcd.
He was relieved to find that he could
SO easily extricate himself from his
difficulties. The willy Ii Chung doubt
less noticed that his story was making
an impression and elaborated upon his
original fiction accordingly. At any
rate. Ii Chung, as he had anticipated.
was appointed to the command of the
finest ship in the royal navy and was
charged with the important duty OF
seeing that the wishes of the gods
were carried out TO the letter.
/ Chung selected the young men and
| women and loaded his vessel with the
choicest delicacies the Kingdom afford
ed. Among them were the lilies, which
were highly esteemed as an article OF
| food
| OF course Chung's ship never came
back. Instead but two sailors months
afterward returned in q craft which
| they had themselves built They relat-
ed that the ship has been lost I'm a
storm and that all but themselves had
perished. This was fiction Ii Chung
knew of the existence of the islands TO
which he had alluded. and it was there
that he had sailed after informing the
young men and women that they were
not to be sacrificed. but were to live
peaceably under his rule in new land
where oppression should be unknown.
The islands which Ii Chung thus set
tied now comprise the empire of ia
pan
Owing to the difference in the nature
of the soil and the fact that the lily
was not cultivated as in China. the
plant soon lost much of it's root and
gained correspondingly above ground.
In time 1t lost it's value as an article
Of diet, but it gained in beauty aad
was admiringly spoken Of by travellers
in Japan Still it was not transplanted
to the western hemisphere until 1873
when an American named Harris in
trodueed it into Bermuda, which &C
counts for its scientific name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

Easter lily go back to 1000 B. c. At
that time the emperor of China was
Chow, about the most cruel ruler the
Celestial empire has ever had. His
prime minister was Ii Chung, Il really
good man, who limited To the despot
that his restless people could be paci-
fed by inaugurating series of re-
forms. The cruel ruler became in
censed, and, as he had an unpleasant
habit of ordering of Il few heads each
day, Ii Chung concluded that it was
about time for him to think of getting
| away to place of safety. For some
time he watched his master, and when
he became convinced that the danger
point had been reached he asked for
private audience. This was granted.
| The good though crafty Ii Chung in
| formed the emperor that he mad had a
vision in which he was commanded by
| the gods TO make sacrifice of 100
! sturdy young men and $50 beautiful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

they might have spared|a little. Moody
was ailing, and there was nothing to
spare from.
Poor old Mooly! Bernie had watered
her and fed her and MIXED her the
whole year, and he felt so sorry when
he saw her standing there. dumb and
quiet, not touching the sweet clover
hay he had brought. that he forgot all
about Easter eggs.
He thought he would stir up some
bran and see if she wouldn't eat that
SO he brought the water and measured
the bran into the pail and then looked
for the clean. smooth paddle he used to
mix it. 1t was nowhere in sight.
Guess the rats have dragged it off
again." said Bernie. II must keep it in
the feed box after this" and he looked
under the manger and behind the door
and around the haystack.
why, where is that paddle?" said
Bernie, and he climbed over a pile of
old lumber to look in the farthest cor.
ner behind crippled wheelbarrow.
"Well. if l ever!' cried he. What in
this living worldr' and off came his
hat, and down he went ON his hands
and knees in the dusty straw. 1.-TWO,
four, six, eight. ten" He counted them
into his hat. for there under the old
wheelbarrow was the cutest hens nest
ever you saw, with ten eggs.
BY the time Bernie had taken a good
long look at shat lovely hatful, think
ing how they would seem all bright
ened up with gay colors and gilt stars
for Easter. it came over him that they
weren't his eggs, after all. They mus
be Mrs. Bales or maybe Mrs. Ora
hams. They both kept chickens thai
often came into this yard to scratch
in the straw.
So it was a rather sober little boy
that appeared in the kitchen sooI
after and said: lust look at that
mommiel Don't | wish they were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

ours! Can you spare me right now
to take 'em over to Mrs. Bale's?'
And when she had heard the whole
story his mother said: "Why. bless
your heart, Bernie, Of course can
spare you. Take 'em right along. I'm
glad you knew that was the only way"
When Mrs. Bale received caller
with a hatful of eggs she looked very
much pleased. She asked all about 1t
and Just where the nest was, and then
she said. Its very good of you to
bring them over, Bernie, but how do
I know whether they're mine or Mrs.
Graham's"
"You might divide, you know" said
Bernie.
"Why, so I cam" said Mrs. Bale. 81
hadn't thought Of that"
And she brought a little pail for
Bernie to put the eggs in and didn't
so much as offer him one for his
trouble
Well, Easter Monday came, and
Moody was better and ate her hay with
good relish. Bernie had made a new
paddle, and after he stirred the bran
for her he thought again of his search
for the old one and Of finding the
hens nest So Of course he climbed
over the lumber, for the third or fourth
time since Saturday, to see If another
egg had been laid.
"Oh. my!" he cried as he peeped I'M
der the wheelbarrow. ooh, my. Oh.
mommie mommie, do come and lookr'
And then without waiting for her to
come he counted them into his hat
again. with all their bright colors and
| gilt stars and tiny pictures.
ooh, mommie," he painted as he
rushed in, my nest was full Of Easter
| eggs! And can you spare me- right
now to go and thank Mrs. Bale? And
likely Mrs. Graham did part OF 1t.
Wasn't it good Of them to think of It?
And now we've got Easter eggs after
| all"-Youth'S CompaniOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

full power on the fart CT, the rabbits
foot would again involve one in i'll
terminab.c mythology, so suffice it t.
say that in the old hieroglyphics the
leg or hind quarter. called the khepSh.
typified the typhoon or prrsoliiied evil.
To wear it signifies. naturally. the tri-
umph over evil. All the other condi-
tons which are now necessary to en-
dow the taIisman with power are later
accretiorS Only strengthening the orig
inal mythical significance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10
Bernie S
Gaster
BwEUDoRA S. BUMsTEAD

~ A THAT. Bernie, boy, eggs for
M Easter when there 80
cents Il dozen. and the COW
sick, too, so there's no milk
TO sell! Pm afraid 'twouldn't do. Ber-
nile. Well come short OH the rent If
W. don't look out"
SO Bernie said, ''All right then, NOM
ME-" and put his hands into his peck
cts and tried to whistle while he went
out to look at the COW, but his mouth
wouldn't quicker just right. for he had
counted on those Easter eggs half the
winter.
First they meant to buy some hens
about New Years and have their own
eggs. but his mother got the rheuma-
tiSm and missed several washngs. Sc
they had to give it up. Then he
Hhought Of buying the eggs with a lit
tie of the milk money, but they had to
spend all that for coal till now. just
as the weather was getting warm sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10
SOME ANCIENT CUSTOMS.
Religious Celebrations That Arc Cor.
eeous, and Costly.

The beautiful flower which is now
in evidence on every hand. the Easter
lily. is the result Of development
which might almost be called all evolu-
plant which is now known as the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

Victor Taking Machine Co, Camden, n. J.
To get best results OILY Victor Needles Victor Rccprds
complete E;t of new Victor Records for April
viii be found in the April number of Century, Cur
rent Literature, Everybodys, MeCure's, E.anssys,
Soribnsrs; and May Cosmopolitan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

We have just opened up new
brass bed department on Qur sec
ond balcony. Make it point to
see this display of beautiful beds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-10

Sec and hear the
Tek05- Hfcfr0ia at
the nearest Ncf0r
dealers.
Write TO us FOR COM
plcte catalogues OF the
Iictoy-from $40 up-and
OF 5000 Il!ctcr Records.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
Where did the WhiskeY Come From,

There is an element of mys.
terry in the capturing Of four jugs
of whiskey in the rear Of G. M.
Bailey's saloon last Tuesday
morning. The story as published
IN last weeks WATcHMAN was just
as it vas give us by n of the
officers who participated in the
capture, but MI. Bailey states
positively that the jugs were not
taken from his buggy as stated,
this, therefore, is q matter be.
tween the officers and Mr.. Bailey.
The mysterious part therefore
arises when the question is
asked: Where did the four
Jugs come from ard how came
them there?" Soon after the
seizure four men, W. M. Stock
ton, I. E.. White, J. H. Jones and
S. A. Shuuan took out writs Of
claim and delivery for them and
the goods we're released by the
trial Justice, J. G Kesler, aid G..
M. Bailey paid the cost. A search
of the express and freight records
failed to reveal any such consign-
ments, SO the question of "Where
did the four jugs of whiskey come
from and how came them there,'
goes unanswered as yet.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07

taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to see what 1t would do,
and I am restored to my natural
health. Mrs. ETA DONOVAN, Box
299, Willimantic, Conn.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
g~estion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial.
Proof is abundant that it has cured
thousands of others. and why should 1t
not cure your
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
Fine Undertaking ParIors.

A short visit to the Undertaking
parlors of Geo, w. Wright Is all
that is necessary to satisfy any
that these parlors are second to
none in the state. He has large
and spacious rooms neatly arrang-
ed, handsome show cases we'll
stocked with all grades of collins
and caskets. He has just added
considerably to this department,
and, besides being able to proper.
ly care for every want of his Gus
TONERS, he has room for the con-
duct of services, which is q con.
venience heretofore unsupplied
here.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
DEATHS.

Mrs. Phillip La-1i 3, who
lived near the Toll Bridge, died
Saturday morning at 4 o'clock,
from the effect of typhoid fever.
Mrs tanning was 20 years, 9
month and 16 days old. She leaves
a husband and two little children
who mourn the loss of mother and
wife. Her remains we're carried
to Reld's church, in Davidson
county, where the funeral was
preached and the interment was
had Sunday evening, Rev. Geo. E.
Hunt officiating. Mrs. Lanning
was a daughter of the late Alfred
Leonard, of Churchland, David
son county. One of the little
children is now quite i'll.
Jam es Owens, probably better
know as Giles, al old Confederate
veteran, died at his home on
Chestnut Hill Saturday from the
effectsof consumption of the bow.
els. Mr.. Owens was nearing sew
enty years Of age, he was a far
mer,a soldier, a weil-digger and
d man of many good traits. The
funeral was held from his late res
idence Sunday evening. Rev. Da-
Wis officiating. His remains were
inferred in Chestnut Hill Cemetery,
George Henry Fesperman, who
has been in i'll health for the past
twelve months with tuberculosis,
died at the home of his brother,
Monroe Fesperman, on N. Jackson
street, last Thursday morning at
u o'clock. Mr.. Fesperman was a
carpenter by trade and was liked
by all who knew him. He was a
member of the Lutheran church
at Franklin. His remains were
taken to Bethel. where they were
interred beside his faithful and
loving wife. Mr.. Fesperman was
about so years of age. There was
e large crowd of relatives and
friends followed his body to the
grave yard, where they took the
last look at him On this earth. He
is survived by one brother, Mon
zoe Fesperman, and numerous
relatives.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
w. B.. SummerSett,
lOS w. Inness St. Salisbury, N. G.
Hon Bill.
The Curse of the South.

What is the mater with The South? According to government report Of
1908 1.-The Secret is out at last-the Southerner, contrary to current
opinion is not lazy, shiftless, Indifferent or careless. He is sick''
the South is afflicted with and harbors that most dreaded treacherous
and destructive of all diseases Anenia, Pernicious Anemia. The
average Southerner is a sufferer of this health destroying parasite
which destroys the red blood cells producing an impoverished con-
diton of the blood; characterized by extreme pallor, general debility,
weakness, loss of vigor, lack Of ambition, and general undermining
of vitality. The climate and atmospheric conditions destroy the
vitality. Let him get over it. Get rid of it. Get well, and he is
good physically as the best American can boast. If there is health
of the slightest degree in your system, awake 1T UP! CALL IT
FORTH. PULL YOURSELF TOGETHERl MAN, WOMAN OR
CHILD; all can and should be we'll. TO neglect yourself IS to reflect
upon the wisdom of your Maker. Nature intends all humanity to
enjoy a full measure Of health and vigor. If you do not the fault is
your own, for you are yourself to blame for it. Wonders have been
accomplished for the people of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and
Mississippi, let us now do as much for the people of the Carollnas. A
postal will bring you the necessary information. Send no money.
Write to-day. Don't neglect this chance here offered you. Address,
The Cleveland Institute of Medicine and Surgery,
CLEVELAND, OHIO. CORNER K1NsMAN RID. AND I'D. STREET.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
FIJRNITIIRE

Furniture is one of the Essentials of a home. it's quality and ouan-
tly determines the comforts of its owner. We would like to see every
home in the county luxuriously furnished, and. we would like to sup
ply just a 8 much of such furnishings Is possible. This is why we ad-
vertNe. We want you to know that we handle furniture and that we
are anxious to sell you some. We carry a large stock including the
plain, which is good and substantial and sold at small figures. and the
lore pretentious and luxurient, which. though higher in price, is
worth every cent that we ask for it. It'll both useful and ornamental
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
A Surprise Marriage.

The marriage Of Rev. J. H.
Fesperman and Miss Matte
Witte, niece of the late Eugene
Brown, who has been making her
home at G. J. Kestler's boarding
house on East Innes street, Thurs
day evening, came as quite a sur
prise to many. The ceremony was
performed in the parlors Of the
Kesler House at $3.50 o'clock, Rev.
M. M. Kinard officiating. Rev.
Fesperman is a we'll known minis-
ter, though not taking an active
part iu his calling during recent
years, and an author of consider.
able ability. The couple drove tc
Rev. Fesperma's home on North
Long street, whore they will live
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
Odd Fellows TO Meet at Granite Quarry.
A district meeting Odd Fello

A district meeting Odd Fellows
viii be held Wednesday, Sept.
18th with Stone Lodge at Granite
Quarry. Past Grand Master, DR..
Brayer, of Ashev1lle, is expected
to be present, also a prominent
member of the Grand Lodge. All
Odd Fellows are invited to be
present, and those who do not at
tend will be the losers, as the
boys of Stone Lodge certainly
know how and do entertain visi-
tors with a cordiality and lavish
ness that is hard to equal.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
The W0man's Home,

The l.. & M. Paint decorates
more than two million American
homes. It's beautiful finish and
lasting freshness distinguishes a
residence painted with it from all
others. It's Metal Zinc Oxide
combined with white Lead which
makes it wear and cover like gold.
Every 4 gallons Of the L.. & M.
Paint when mixed with 3 gallons
of Linseed Oil at 65 cents per gal
lon makes Z gallons ready for use.
Actual cost about $1.2O per gal
lon. Sold by Salisbury Supply
q Commission Company.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
THE CAROLINA WATCHMAN,
SHORT

Feldman has just received some
nice Mems and Young Mems
Clothing. So if you are going to
school or need a fall suit for a
little money be sure and read his
advertisement on page 2 of to-
days WATcHMAN. 1t will explain
more.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
Burglar Captured.

Fred Glosfom, a young white
man was arrested at Spencer Fri
day morning by Officer Cruise,
and faced a charge for burglary
in the Rowan court Mondaynight,
The cause of the arrest was due
to the story told by the plaintiff:
Friday morning about one
o'clock. J, [. Isenhour, of Speu-
Ger, hearing some one in his
room, struck a match and was
confronted by Blossom. The lat.
ter grabbed the match, putting it
out, and ran, but had been recog-
nized by MIR. Isenhour, who gave
the alarm and Officer Cruise took
up the Chase and soon arrested
Blossom, who offered no resist
ance. 500 was found on him and
he was placed in Jail to await a
hearing in the county court.
The $1,000 being held by the clerk
until that time. Evidently the
pair got together and fixed up
their testimony and the case was
d smissed for want of probable
cause. Issnhour found his $50 90
IN his coat pocket aud admits that
he did not recognize the party who
stole his pants. lsenhour and
Glossom are chums.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
With Drawn Revolver C0mpeIIs Woman 10
get in Buggy.

get in Buggy.
A man, who gave his name as
Carter, was arrested on North
Main street Monday afternoon,
charged with drawing q pistol Oh
a woman and compelling her to
get i'll q buggy with him, after
which be drove off III the direction
of Spencer. The police yer soon
informed ard Officers Cruise and
Jordan went III pursuit of them,
overhauling them near the switch
The man was arrested after a hard
tussle in which he kicked officer
Jordan. severely in the groin and
in return was knocked down by
Jordan, who. with the help of Off
Ger Cruise, put the nippers on
him and brought him up town on
a street car. The woman, who
gave her name as Webb, drove the
buggy back up street and went to
the Southern Hotel, near the de-
pot. Carter was taken there also
and, after putting up the necessa-
ry money to cover his bond for his
appearance, WAS turned loose. 1t
is said he and the woman left town
Monday night. Nothing can be
learned of the woman, but it
seems that they were, or had been
friends. She denies that he drew
the pistol on her, but parties who
were near, and saw the whole &C.
currence, say that he drew the pis-
tol and presented it in her face
and commanded her to get in the
buggy.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
PERCHERON STALLION and JACK,
CLEVELAND, OHIO

Ihave a fine Percheron Stallion and a
splendid thoroughbred jack at my sta,
bles, 2 miles west of Faith on the road
to China Grove, where they can be found
all the week except on Saturdays. Sat
urdays l will be in Salisbury ia the lot
at Grubb's stable. MOSES EAGLE.
4-13 If
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
When i'm need of
Furniture don't forget US

You are cordially invited to give us q call and we assure of every
possible courtesy whether you buy or not.
Very respectfully.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07

walk
without stopping
on the way. l
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each told me some
thing different. 1
received no benefit
from any of them,
but seemed to suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said moth
ing would restore
INV health 7 hapan
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
CHANGE OF BUSINESS.
Mr.. Harry DeItz, Of Augusta, Ca, has Pur-
chased the Business of N. P. Jaeoby.

Mr.. Myer Deitz, of Augusta,
Ca, to-day bought out the cloth
ing business of N. P. Jacoby, at
rs North Main street, for his
brother, Harry Deitz. These gen.
tlemen will continue the business
at the same stand, next door to
Saleeby's Candy Kitchen, but will
improve and enlarge the business
at once.
Mr.. Jacoby sold out his business
on account of his health, but will
continue to be a resident of Sails
bury.
Mr.. Deitz and brother come
highly recommended and we be-
speak for them a cordial welcome.
Aug. 9th, 'O9. At.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-09-07
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE Pinkham's Vegeta=
bic Compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five years
[ suffered untold agony from female
troubles, causing backache, irregulari-
ties, dizziness and nervous prostra-
ton. It was impossible for mo To
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-08-27
HARM ON On WHAT

4 y 4[s1
NJ. Bryan aad Gov. Johnson of sfin.
nesota ars being billed close tagetl.,s j;
IL the chaatauaua saayB Sometimes,
when tsv0 careusss are running close
| together Oh the sarae lines, Of. parallel
Iines, there u q cut III prices. bs,s no
|cut rates have yet been ANNOUNCED 81
Democratic shownaen tl,is year SIM.
day. while agr. Bryan was speaking ID,
Fana III, Coy. Johnson was speaking
u Shelby vile. not many miles away as
the crow flies. ana All tho Big rom
raiIrpad runs That III or once Was,
q democratic section of Illinois and ii
would BE interesting Id know whether
the democrat VINO ID never defeated
Of Che one rho II never elected drew
The larger andi 81 the absence
q tarnstile ataalstl q, an ne may do Il
speculate and even this was not pos
sible unfil lately Not antiI after M.
Bryan third degaa asid Gov. sohn.
son's third election Id republican
state sTas passi5le I'd iaquire
Enether tbs vim 81 coaiIa be 4
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-08-27
New Store
Devils Lake
FIVE, TEN AND TNEesTr,FaSE
CENT STORE 10 oPEs hi
LoCkE.GRAa BLOCK
Il /. =. zs s NEXT WEEK. 5s{5s
NEXT WEEK.

Mr. and Mrs A s. Wsseha Of Roes
ter. Mimi have been IA Devils LaEa
for a couple OF wssss PAST a-Earagasng;
the counters and saeavsng In sha iargs
double store room IN tine n0rShNss II
corner OF the new Locke Cram ha1esR.,
and are now fsasliy att WORK osaeaang
and arranging their goods p-euarass
to opening for asaszanss nexs ees
They wan ccuaEsgt q Sc. Hoe and a5se
store and WIN carry q large STOCK
their quarters, are large saa eaaanaoa
f0us. well hshssd and fsnssAsas IA i
most attractive ssEae, with enansszn
and shelving especially adapted & ID
the display and sale Of the Hire at
goods they Win carry. Viii j
M. and Mira Welch are both expert.
enced Id this Hne of merchandise and
thoroughly understand every detail OF
the business. This class OF Stare n
TO be found In all of the larger cities
ON the land, and it is indeed fortunate
for Devils Lake that the store which
is to be opened here is to be under the
management Of people who understand
how to run a business of this kind
successfully. ss5
S. It Is the expectation of the proprie-
tors to open the store to the public
next SATURDAY. although this demands
somewhat on whether or not all their
goods have arrived in time. Their
announcement win appear in this pap
er next week. -