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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
LOWER RATES AND INCREASED WEiGnTs,
Transformation Of Deficit Into Surplus by
Developing Sevlce Along Profitable Lines.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Postmas.
ter General Hitchcock's annual
report, made public today, tenta-
tively suggested reduction of some
parsal post rates and increasing
the limit of weight beyond eleven
pounds; recommends civil service
pensions for postal employees; an
increase in rates on second class
mail, which may pave the way fol
one cent letter postage; the COLI
solidation of the third and fourth
classes 80 books and papers may
be forwarded parcel post; and
points out that during his admin.
istration, expense of operating the
postal service has been cut down
s45, ,ooo,oo0
In course Of q statement on the
condition of postal finances, Mr.
Hitchcock says in his report:
"In 1911, for the first time
since 1888, postal receipts exceed.
ed postal expenditures, leaving a
surplus instead of a deficit. A
heavy loss of revenue in 1912 due
to the extraordinary amount of
franked matter mailed in the rc-
litical campaign, created tempo
rary deficit, but since the close of
the fiscal year the income of the
department. again has outstrippod
expenses.
"The year preceding the present
administration was marked by
the largest postal deficit on record
amounting to $17, 100000. Dur
ing the next two years the deficit
was greatly reduced and eliminat.
ed. When compared with the
financial showing of four years
ago, the reports of income and ex-
pense for subsequent years lndi-
cate an aggregate saving of about
s45, 100000.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
The Webh-kenyon Bill Today.

It begins to look as if the
Webb-Shepard = K enyo n
liquor bill would weather all
storms and pass the House at
this session. The temper
ance people are supporting
the measure, and the liquor
interests opposing it.
Today, Wednesday, is set
for a vote of the House Judi
ciary Committee on the bill.
The advocates of the bill de-
clare that it would not pre-
vent any one from ordering
whiskey for home use OF
private consumption. But
the State law will probab bly,
control in this particular.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
FEDERAL CONTROL OF WATER POWERS
Fight Begins in Senate Over Bill Involving
Rights at Windsor Mills.

Washington, Feb. 2. The
whole question of Federal control
of water.power sites, upon which
conservation forces have centered
much of their fight, during the
last few Year,, is to be brought
before the Senate this week, when
efforts will be made to pass the
first bill establishing the Govsrn.
ment's right to license control and
tax a water, power constructed in q
nsvigable river.
While the bill in question in
wolves oaly the rights of power
company at Windsor Mills, Conn,
the controversy over the measure
has become 80 keen that conssrv-
alton forces are lining up behind
it and will endeavor to force its
passage through the Senate. Pres
ident Roosevelt, near end of his
term, vetoed two bills which did
not sontain this recognition of
Federal control and the pending
measure ia the first in which such
a provision has been incorporated.
Senator Borah and other West
ern Senators are preparing to Of
fer amendments affecting entire
subject OF Federal supervision over
power sites and water.powers. The
Western Senators propose to use
the Connections River bill a meth.
cd of securing desired changes in
the conservation laws which will
permit freer use of Western water.
power resources.
While the bill now before the
Senate received the endorsement
of the Sel ate Committee on Com.
merce, majority of that commit
tee, headed by Senators Bsnkhead
and Nelson, have since signed a
report protesting against this prin-
ciples of giving the Government
control over water. powers. Their
opposition centers on the argu-
ment of Stases rights and the
contention that the Federal Gov
eminent has no moral or legal
ground to demand compensation
in any form.
President Taft's Administration
and Secretary of War Stimson are
behind the idea of Federal control
as now embodied in the bill.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
South Carolina 10 Tax Cotton.

Columbia, S. g., Feb. o.
The General Assembly will
begin it's fourth week Of the
session when both houses re-
convene Tuesday night at 8
o'clock. Each house will get
down at once to work on the
calendar which is now heavy
with bills and it is expected
that morning and night ses>
sions will be held throughout
the rest of the present $685.
sion.
The Senate will face the
bill proposed by Senator
John L. McLaurin, to estab>
Iish a State warehouse system
for storing cotton and placing
tax OF 70 C0nCS own every
bale grown or sold in this
State in order to raise the
funds for this purpose. This
bill has been made a special
order for Tuesday night and
Senator McLaurin will open
the debate with a speech in
favor of his bill. The
measure has the endorsement
| of the State Farmers Union.
| A similar measure is now on
the House calendar.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
WILL REMAIN UATIL.WAR BEGINS.
Porte Orders Turkish PIenlpsientIarIss
Not to Come Home.

London, Feb. 2.-The Porte
has ordered the Turkish plenipo.
tentiaries not to leave Londor
until hostilities are resumed and
has instructed the Army to await
the attack before firing a shot.
Thus the Ottomans, who witt
the exception of the Montene
grins, are the only delegates lef'
in London, remarked today tha
nobody could accuse them of no
having done all thst was humane
ly possible to come to terms. AMI
mated by a Humanitarian spirit
they added, Turkey wished tt
avoid useless csrnsge and wished
also to show difference to the ad-
vics of the Powers, although Eu-
rope had been unfair toward
Turkey.
Docte r Daneff, head of the
Bulgarian delegation, before
leaving the capital, recalled wha,
le had said in his fret statements ts
arriving ia London that the
'slkan peoples, VIII, had ad pied
y MuLroe Doctrine to their
nlnsuia, aspired to become the
Americana CT Europe. They had
'augurated polisy of sincerity
srd straig htforwardneas, as was
proved by their frank conduct i'll
the peace conference, where they
demanded from the frss exactly
wnst they intended to take
against double dealing on the
part of the Turks.
Doctor Daneff rejacted the idea
that even small fraction of Ad.
rlanople should, be retained by
Turkey. He concluded by saying:
Turkey should have under.
stood that she must abandon Eu-
rope entirely, her permsnence
there being opposed not only by
the Allies but by the Powers them.
selves, as shown by their collec-
tive note. Turkey has refused to
q1it peacefully but will be forceo
to do 80 by another war, after
which, fully realizing the strength
Of the Balkan States she will be-
come their friend"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
WANT REPUBLICAN POSTMASTER.
Elizabeth City Democrats Urgent Tatt's
Appointee Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Tele-
grams and letters from Democrats
of Elizabeth City, asking Senators
Simmons and Overman to have
Frank M Grioe, recently appoint.
ed postmaster as Elizabeth City
by President Taft, confirmed, are
pouring into Warrington.
This attempt to have an ap.
poinsee of the outgoing President
confirmed is 80 unusual that the
case is attracting Nationwide
attention.
The Republican members of
the Senate have been trying for
more than a month to get the
Senate to confirm about / 300 of
Mr.. Taft's nominees. Democratic
leaders have refused to let con-
firmation be made, One of the
most spirited filibusters of years
is raging over that very PROPOSE.
tion.
In the midst of this controversy
North Carolina comes forward
with man that leading Demo-
Gratis would canfirm. Among
those who wired the Senators to
act is former Judge George W.
Ward. The confirmation of Grice
would open food-gate that No
one could shut until the North
Carolina slate before the Senate
is clean.
If Grice is to have a full term
as postmaster he will have to get
the endorsement Of Representative
Small and Senator Simmons and
the appointment from President
Wilson. Mr.. Small is not in
favor of Grice, and will recon-
mend another man at the proper
time.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
T, \, Vanderford a Vice.Presldent.

Raleigh. Feb. LIN the
closing hour Of the North
Carolina Anti>Saloon League
in semi.annual session here
the past two days, officers
were elected as follows:
President, J. A. Hartness,
Statesville; vice~presidents,
J. T. Bland, Washington; J.
T Flythe, Jackson; A. D..
Ward, New Bern; T. t.
Hicks, Henderson; R. O..
Everett, Durham; DR.. J. M.
McNeill, Fayetteville; John
Blue, Aberdeen; T. H. Van~
derford, Salisbury; W. G.
Dowd, Charlotte; Col. W. s..
Lusk, Asheville; secretary Of
theconvention, J. T. Bennett,
Brevard; treasurer, [. G.
Blair, Raleigh.
The leaders of the con-
vention expressed the great
est confidence that the Webb
Kenyon bill, pending in con-
gress to stop shipments Of
whlskey into prohibition
territory would be enacted
into law at this session.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
CRESCENT

Jan. 31.-Ethel Bsrger spent
last Thureday night with Mary
Safrit.
W. M. McCombs is wearing a
smile 2 by 4. It's girl.
L. W. Safrit is complaining
very much from fall which he
received in Salisbury last Satur-
day. We hope for his speedy
recovery.
Measles are plenty about Crss.
cent now.
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. NJ. Hess and
children spens last week with
Mrs. Hess parents in Cabsrrus.
Some of the people around here
killed hogs last week. "Poor
hogs"
Walter Kluttz, who had gone
to Orlando, Fla, to work in an
orange grove, has returned home,
Hurrah for Walter, he can't leave
old North Carolina for good.
Mrs. A. L. Lyerly, and daagh
ter, Julia, spent Sunday evening.
January Gosh, as Lawson K'uttz's,
Mrs. Dovie, Misses Katie and
Helen Holshouser and Miss Pearle
Julian spent Sunday evening
January Goth, at L. w. salrit's.
Mrs. J. W. Bell and her mother
have returned home from Penn
sylvania. I guess she returned
in time to fight the measles.
W. M. M,Combs is haulin,
logs to John Josey's and having
some lumber sawed to build {
barn. I guess he is expecting ,
bountiful harvest.
Mrs. Tobias Holshouser spen
Sunday evening, January 26sb
at Alex Lyerly's.
Misses Anna and Lizzie Hols
houser spent Sunday evening jar
uary Goth, with Miss Sophi
Kluttz. POLLY.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
No Need to Stop Work

When the doctor orders you to
stop work it staggers you. cans,
you say. You know you are weak,
run down and failing in health
day by day, but you must work as
long as you can stand. What you
need ia Electric Bitters to give
tone. strength and vigor. to your
system, to prevent break down and
build you up. Don't be weak,
sickly or ailing when Electric
Bitters will benefit you from the
! FIRST dose. Thousands bless them
for their glorious health and
| strength. Try them. Every bot.
! tie guaranteed to satisfy. Only
! 800. at all Druggists.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
rlothers Can Safely Buy

DR.. Kings New Discovery and
give it to the little ones when all
ing and suffering with colds,
coughs. throat or lung troubles,
tastes nice, harmless, once used,
always used. Mis-. Bruce Craw-
ford, Niagra, No., writes: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery changed
our boy from pale weak sick boy
to the picture of health. Always
helps. Buy it at all Druggists.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05

Joseph H. Fitzgerald, a pro.
miment farmer of Linwocd, Da.
wilson County, died at his home
Saturday afternoon after short
illness. Mr.. Fitzgerald was q
philanthroplst and was noted far
many kindnesses and charity.
He recently gave $4,000 to the
children's home at Winston-Sa.
lem and $1,000 to the Greens.
bore Female College.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
Are You q Cold Sufferer?

Take DR.. Kings New Discovery
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First dose helps. J. R. Wells,
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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
DR.. Kings New Discovery

Soothes irritated throat and
lungs, stops chronic and hacking
cough, relieves tickling throat,
tastes nice. Take no other; once
used, always used. Buy it at all
druggists.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
SENATE PASSES ONE TERM BILL
Under the Amendment Taft and RooseYelt
Are Dsbared from Runni 6 Again

!
Washington, Feb. 1.-The Works
constitutional amendment propos.
ing a single term Of six years for
presidents was passed by the
senate today by vote of Al to %,
Just one more vote than the ne.
cessarS twothirds. Seven pro-
gressiye senators voted against
the measure. Under the terms of
the amendment President Taft
and Colonel Roosevelt are barred
from ever running again. Should
the ratification of the amendment
by three-fourths of the states be
accomplished during President
Wilson's administration the
measure fails to explicitly state
his status.
All efforts to amendment the
Works resolution making Presl-
dent Wilson status clear was de-
tsated.
Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska
offered an amendment specifying
March 8, 1917, as the date when
the amendment would bee ome ef-
fective thus permitting Taft aud
Roosevelt to run again. This was
defeated 27 to 42.
Senator Switzerland, of Utah,
offered au amendment limiting
the right to enter the race to the
occupant of the whits house at
the time the amendment is ratifi-
ed. THIS was also defeated 20 to
58.
The house must pass the amend
ment by a two.thirds vote and it
must then be ratified by three
fourths of the state Legislatures
before it becomes a law.
representative Cooper, of
Wisconsin, introduced bill to
construct a 100000 bridge
across the Potomac river in
Washington as a joint memorial
to U. s. Grant and Robert E.
Lee.
The house judiciary committee
reported favorably the workmen 8
compensation bill which passed
she senate. An important amend.
ment provides that express COM
panies as we'll as railroads shall
be liable for injuries to employees
and an additional amendment
provides that state courts may
have jurisdiction in conjunction
with federal courts for damages
providing the states enact laws III
conformity with the federal work
mems compensation law.
The ways and means committee
concluded its tariff hearings,
which have continued for the past
month and the committee will
| next week begin to frame q tariff
bill. It has not been determined
whether the house democrats will
undertake schedule by schedule
revision or blanket revision.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
Governor Wilson Names His Secretary.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. s.
Governor Wilson today mans
ed Joseph Tumulty as his
secretary when he assumes
the Presid ency. Tumuity is
now Governor Wilson's secre-
tary. The position is con-
sidered one of the most i'm.
portant outside of the Cabi-
net. This is Mr.. Wilson's
first appointment.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
~:MIzE TURNED LOOSE.
Selling Boose Contrary 70 State and ka'
tionaI Law Yet 'lJnsutfIcIent Evidence.

Selling Boose Contrary 70 State and ka'
tionaI Law Yet ''Unsuttic|ent Evidence.
The jury empannelled by Coro'
ner W. T. s;ummsrsettssto coslder
the case of the death OF Dock
Dean, who died after having drank
some blind tiger booze bought
from one Ernest Mize, believed to
have been poisonous, at the home
of Mrs. NJ. J. Smith at the Vance
Mill last Wednesday. met again
At the Summersett undertaking
establishmet Saturday night and
completed its report. The jury
having previously, on Thursday,
held a session and made partia.
report. The jury was composed
of G. J. Norman, clerk; George
R. Martin, George H. Shaver, r.
y. Talbort, NJ. A. Shank, ). y.
Keslsr. The report made Thurs
day was as follows:
"Accordiug 50 the evidence be-
fore Us where the defendant
charged with the death of the de-
ceased, y ,ck Dean, we do not feel
that there has bsen sufficient evi.
dsncs to justify holding the prls-
ouer, and therefore order his re-
lease. Bot inasmuch IS the testl'
mony of the county physician
who made the autopsy showed
indications of poison the stomach,
liver and small intestines Wsre
sent to the A. & NJ College at
Raleigh for chemical analysis to
determine the presence Of poison,
and final verdict will not be ren-
dered until the result of analysis
ia known and considered.
Then the jury adjourned and
decided to await the analysls, but
met Saturday night and closed
the matter thus:
1--WE, the undersigned ooroner's
jury, being again called together
for further consideration of the
testimony and facts surrounding
the death of Dock Dean, deceased,
it being made to appear that an
analysis of the stomach, liver and
small intestines would cost the
county 5000, and would probably
result in no material benefit as
far as throwing any light on the
facts in this case and the county
having expressed desire not to
be put to the 5000 expense in this
matter; now therefore, we, the
coroner's jury, do make this our
flnal verdict, to-wlt:
"We aud that Dock Dean met
his death eishsr from acute indi.
gestion or from poison, as to
which we are unable to say. We
further find that the evidence as
brought ont before the coroner's
jury is not sufficient to hold any
person responsible for the death
of Dock Dean, and we therefore
order the discharge of Ernest
Mize "
This it il noticed, that notwith'
standing Mize was engaged in an
unlawful business, taking all the
risks upon himself, is deliberately
turned loose to do so again so Of.
ten as he wishes, apparently with'
out let or hindrance. Oh, but il
we only had sheriff.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
Awful.

"Well. have you thought OF sen
tence containing the word dynamite"
asked the teach
ayes. sir: my sister Rose wouldn't T
let you kiss her, but my sister Dinah
might t-'-Roseleaf
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
500 Per Plate

was paid at a banquet to Henry
Clay, in New Orleans in 1912.
Mighty costly for those with
stomsch trouble or indigestion.
Today people everywhere use DR..
Kings New Life Pills for these
troubles as we'll as liver, kidney
and bowel disorders. Easy, safe,
sure. Only 25 cts. at ell drug
gists.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
Surprise Your Friends.

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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-02-05
$I,59O,O00 Fire Sweeps Savannah RiveI
Front.

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 2.-Dam-
age estimated at 81 500, 900 result
ed today from a fire of unknown
origin, which swept the Savannah
River front for two blocks destroy.
ing the wharves of the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Com.
pany, several warehouses and bus.
mess structures and the Planters
Rice Mill.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

the playful prairie dogs She went
wild over the splendid full colored
flowers. Then when cavalcade of
genuine cowboys came TO Last Limit
to accompany them TO the rancho
their honest loyal admiration charmed
the pretty bride and she felt that she
was going among true friends.
There are no bears" she wrote ex-
ultingly to Meta two weeks later.
THE Indians are poor harmless crea-
lures who come 10 the door begging
only once in awhile, and make you
glad 10 be able to be charitable. But
there Is the clear. clear sky-oh, so
infinitely blue all OF the time. And
such sunsets, And the boys--iear
rough. honest fellows. who come
around bashful and proud OF their lit
tie sister. AZ they call me. and who
would die for Inc. II asked them
And David-Oh. SO grand and splendid
when he goes off on "A horse that
would scare you! And me, poor little
me-gained ten pounds already, brown
as a berry, and OH SO happy In this
lovely peaceful spot. so sweet and sol.
emn In the clear morning sunlight.
that reverently call 1t Gods land.
"As to the mountain outlaws-booh!
Once there was few OF them, but
they have been driven of the trail
There's band. they say, with leader
named Buckskin Joe. They say he is
a bad, desperate fellow. There's q
thousand dollars offered for his cap
ture, so 1t isn't likely he'll ever dare
to venture near rancho where
half dozen brave. powerful herders
would be glad to make q target Of
him. Bugab0o. all the horrid things
you predicted! Come out and see me,
and see what real men look like!"
In fact Beatrice had become 90 In
love with her new life. that one morn
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
CLOUDED BRAIN
Clears UP on Change to Proper Food.

The brain cannot work with clear
ness and accuracy, IL the food taken is
not fully digested. but is retained in
the stomach 10 ferment and form
poisonous gases. etc, A dull, clouded
brain is likely to be the result.
A Mich. lady relates her experience
In changing her food habits, and re-
suits are very interesting:
"A steady diet Of rich. greasy foods
such as sausage. buckwheat cakes and
so on, finally broke down stomach
and nerves that. by inheritance. were
sound and strong, and medicine did
no apparent good In the way of relief.
MY brain was clouded and dull and
] was suffering from case OF consti'
patton that deiied all remedies used.
The Road to Wellville.' In some
providential way, fell into my hands,
and may Heavens richest blessings
fall on the man who was inspired to
write it.
Il followed directions carefully, the
physical culture and all, using Grape
Nuts with sugar and cream leaving
meat, pastry and hot biscuit entirely
out of my bill Of fare. The result
] am In perfect health once more.
Il never realize have nerves, and
my stomach and bowels are In fine
condition. My brain Is perfectly clear
and am enjoying that state of health
which God intended his creatures
should enjoy and which all might
have. by giving proper attention to
their food Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek. Mich. Read THE
Road to Wellville," In pkgs. There's
. reason"
Ever read the above Iettcrf 4 sew
enc nppenrs frOm time ca time. They
lntercst.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
KNEW IT HAD BEEN FOUND
But Information as to Minister'S Lost
Coat Afforded Little Satisfaction
to That Gentleman.

William NJ. Wood. the head of the
WOODEN industry, said in Boston
apropos of the new tariff
1T listens good as the slang phrase
goes, but will it listen good to the
very end? Won't the end be dis
NAL surprise, like the tale of the lost
coat1
"A country minister, driving to
church with his new overcoat on the
seat beside him, lost the coat en-
route and announced his loss from
the pulpit.
Dearly beloved he said, i met
with sad loss this morning. Some
where on the River road while driv-
Ing to church, lost my fine, new,
silklined overcoat. II any of you
find il, | hope youll bring 1t to the
parsonage
cts found, DOCTOR said voice
from the back of the church.
"Bless you, my friendl Heaven
bless you!' said the minister. beam
ing on the speaker gratefully.
Its found, sir continued the
voice. 4 came along the River road
Just after you, and 1t wasn't there"