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CHARLOTTE NEWS, JANUARY 8. 904 . ft ASSASSINATED IN HOME his own (Correspondence the News.) Columbia, Jan. 8. In the Belleview section of Greenville county, Tues day night, Paul Brown, colored, was assassinated while sitting at his fire side. The shot was fired through a window, the load passing through the back of the chair in which Brown was seated and thence through his body, causing instant death. The ne gro fell forward, into the fire and was badly burned before he was taken out. The wife and children of Andrew McKenzie occupied the house in which the shooting occurred, and they were picking cotton from the bolls when the fatal shot was fired. McKen zie left home last spring because he was jealous of Paul Brown, who took his place in the house soon after wards and has remained there ever since. Suspicion rests on McKenzie, al though he has not been seen in the neighborhood since his departure last spring. At Winnsboro last night fire de stroyed the residence of Mrs. U. G. DesPortes, together with its con tents. The first intimation the sleep ing occupants of the house had of the fire was that the firemen burst through the ceiling of the rooms in which they were sleeping. The loss is estimated at between $7,000 and $8,000, with $4,500 insurance. Not since the establishment of the dispensary law in 1893 have dispen sary constables been so active in the enforcement of the law as they are at present. Each day the illicit sale of whiskey is curtailed and each day the "blind tigers" are decreased in num ber. Old and hitherto prosperous vio lators of the law have been driven fiom pillar to post and finally out of business. As an evidence of the per sistence with which the constables are pursuing the "tiger" keepers, four alleged "joints" located within an area of four square blocks were each visited 26 times in a single night. A new but effective system of raid ing has been inaugurated by the dis pensary officials. At each of the more notorious places where liquor has been sold openly by the drink, two constables have been stationed who keep a constant watch day and night, while the lesser violators are visited at intervals of half an hour. In their efforts to evade the officers the "tigers" have resorted to some of the most unique measures. Their hiding places have ranged from sew ing machines to cottage organs. On Saturday night last two con stables came into headquarters bring ing with them a Singer sewing ma chine. The machine was of the new model having a drop-head affair, with a box large enough to hold a crate of beer. On examination this box was found to be full of small bottles of whiskey. As the officers moved away from the place at which it was found, carrying the machine with them, the woman to whom it is said to belong fell backward in a faint. A few days ago constables visited a lunch room near the union station and after making a thorough search for contraband liquor were about to depart, when they acicdentally no ticed an innocent looking organ in one corner of the establishment. Knowing the cunning of the profes sional "tiger" the officers decided to take a look into the musical instru ment and were richly rewarded, find ing it filled with beer and whiskey. The organ, valued at $150, together with its contents was confiscated. The depository at which the fix tures and other articles seized are stored, is indeed an object of curios ity. The walls are adorned with mir rors, while around the edges are placed refrigerators, sewing ma chines, cottage organs and various other articles. Suit for $40,000. Mr. J. R. McCrary, administrator of the estate of D. S. Davis, the engineer who was killed in the wreck near Lex ington last April, has entered suit against the Southern for $40,000 as damages for the death of Mr Davis. The death of engineer Davis was caused by an accident to No. 97, the Southern's fast mail train, near Lex ington. Messrs. McCrary and Ruark, of Lexington, are the attorneys for the Davis estate. BRUTALLY TORTURED. A case came to light that for per sistent and unmerciful torture has perhaps never been equaled. Joe Golobick, of Colusa, Calif, writes: "For 15 years I endured insufferable pain from Rheumatism and nothing relieved me though I tried everything known. I came across Electric Bit ters and it's the greatest medicine on earth for that trouble. A few bottles of it completely relieved and cured me." Just as good for Liver and Kid ney troubles and general debility. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by Burwell & Dunn Co., Druggists. One Cent a Word The Great Popular "Want" Medium, reach ing all Charlotte, and Its tributary territory, at only ONE CENT A WORD. Cover City and County by ordering your ads ?e peated in the Farmers' Column of The Times Democrat 10 cents a line covers insertion in both papers. The Times-Democrat has over double the country circulation and over double the paid advertising of anr other semi-weekly in this section- No ads received for less than 10 eents each insertion. THOMPSON is still cutting the price. HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOl Seed Cotton paid at Matthews, N. C. From 4.50c. to 5c. per pound. 31-d and w-tf. ROOMS Convenient for light house keeping, 807 North Church street, on car line. . 7-2t. WANTED Man to drive milk wagon. C. C. Moore. 7-2t. WITH ALL $2.50 and $3.00 Ladies' Shoes we will give a pair 50c. hose tomorrow. Thompson's. LOST OR STOLEN Pocketbook in rear of our Bakery, containing three checks and $26 in paper money. Reward for return to Haas Bros. 8-2t. WE WILL SEND POSTPAID a good Picture of R. E: Lee, his farewell address to the army and a big sam ple of Harvey's "Natural Leaf or "Rich and Ripe" Tobacco for 8 2c. stamps or 25 of above tags. The Whitaker-Harvey - Co., Winston Salem, N. C. 6-5t. WITH $2.50 and $3.00 Ladies' Shoes tomorrow a pair 50c. hose free. Thompson's. WANTED Two or three unfurnished rooms, in First Ward preferred, for housekeeping by young married couple. State distance from Square, price and conveniences. Address, T. M. A., care News. 8-lt. FOR RENT No. 5051-2 South Tryon street, nine-room House. All modern conveniences. Apply to W. L. Brims at Garibaldi & Bruns. GOOD Work Horse for sale. Dr. J. B. Alexander. 8-2t. THE CHARLOTTE Retail Grocers' As sociation is preparing for the use of its members a list of those who re fuse to pay their grocery bills. This list will be ready for distribution about January 15th. All those in debted to any member of this Asso ciation and not wishing their names on this list had better make imme diate arrangements to pay their grocery bills. Respectfully, The Charlotte Retail Grocers' Associa tion. 6-6t. 50c. HOSE FREE with our Ladies' $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes tomorrow. Thompson's. AT AUCTION Every Saturday house hold and kitchen furniture, sewing machines, stoves, etc. Friday & Gresham. 8-lt. JUST RECEIVED Another shipment of that excellent Muskegon Mills Buckwheat Flour. J. R. Van Ness & Bro. 5-10t. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN Two second-hand iron safes, one furni ture wagon and harness. J. Lubin, 28 W. Trade street. 8-lt. BUY YOUR SHOES tomorrow and get Stockings free, at Thompson's. FOR RENT 5-room Cottage at 1315 S. Tryon street. Apply to W. C. Dowd at News office. 1-5-tf. LOST A Pointer Dog, white and lemon specked, lemon ears, and head. Apply at 705 North Graham. 8-lt. WANTED Nice ' eight to ten-room house. Good location necessary. House, care News. 5-5t. SOLE LEATHER, White Oak, Red Oak, Tacks, Ink, etc. Shoes Made to Order and Repairing neatly done. Good One-Horse Wagon and Har ness for sale cheap. P. A. Osborne, 31 North College street. 8-4t. LISTEN for the cackle at City Hall January 12 to 15. 5-tf. COMFORTABLE Room and Board, centrally located; for three gentle men or couple. 413 North Church street. 5-tf. LOST On Morehead street Tuesday night, a long, dark-brown fur collar. Reward if returned to 201 W. More head. 8-lt. WANTED To buy Grocery Store. Good location, state price. J. S. M., care News. 5-6t. FOR RENT Good, well located Rooms, with or without Board. 13 Mint. 8-6t. FOR RENT Nice Furnished Room. Call at 711 North Graham street. FOR SALE Fine Pointer Puppy, month old, Box 156, Hickory, N. C. 8-3t. FOR RENT Seven-room Residence, North Smith street. City water, good garden, stable, etc. Hugh W. Harris, 15 Piedmont Building. 31-tf. WANTED Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel for a firm of $250,000.00 capital. Salary $1,072.00 per year and expenses; paid weekly. Address, with stamp, J. A. Alexan der, Charlotte, N. C. 8-lt. FOR RENT Two 6-room residences, N. Pine street, repainted and reno vated. Modern conveniences, good neighborhood. Reasonable terms to good tenants. Hugh W. Harris. 30-tf. PLUMBING Breen & Hyland are Plumbers to do your work. The Board of Health says so. We stood our examination before them and the Plumbing Insp ector. Bell Phone 91. No. 7 W. Fith street. 6-lt FOR SALE My House, 21 North Myers. J. S. Robinson. 14-tf ALL REQUISITES FOR THE TEETH We have the best guaranteed T ushes from 25c. up also .eaper grades. Powders, Washes, Pastes, Dentifrices, etc. You make a great mistake in neglecting your teeth and gums. W. L. HAND (& CO. DRUGGISTS, Cor. Trade and College Streets. Both 'Phones 292. SHS BUILDERS A ONE INCH ADVERTISEMENT UNDER this head consisting of eight lines--48 words-- ntJll V,- InctaH .1 1 t Vl W T-0.t.ft fif fti? 1 PT TQOnth. SOU per year. Daily change of ad allowed, including notice m aany inaex 01 aus, duucuiuo uubtuauwu in charlotte larger than that of any other paper. For many lines of business this is positively the best advertising to be had. IF YOU WANT TO COMPLETE THE furnishing of your house drop us a postal and we will have a representa tive call on you. Anything in the way of Furniture, Pictures,- Clocks, Lace Curtains, Rugs, Blankets, Stoves, Heaters, etc. HERRING & DENTON, Fifth and College streets., WHITE JAPANESE TOILET PAPER that was 10 cents per package, on ac count of slight damage from water, now 5 cents. DILWORTH DRUG STORE, B. S. DAVIS. Bell 'phone 247; Charlotte 358. QUEEN CITY HOTEL Is the best place in Charlotte for the price. Nice rooms kept in reserve for the traveling public. SWEET YELLOW ORANGES &2.50 A box, $1.25 half box or 15 to 25c. dozen, according to size. Fancy Lemons 12c. dozen. Grape Fruit 7 l-2c. Sweet Grapes 18c. lb. 4 lbs. Buckwheat for 25c. 2 cans good Tomatoes and "2 cans Sugar Peas for 25c. Fresh stock, 3 lbs. good Mince ?at for 25c. Finest Cheese made 11 1-i'c, box lot 8 lb. for $1.00 or 15c. one lb. Fresh Eggs 25c. per dozen. BRIDGERS & CO. GET INTO THE NEW SERIES, Charlotte Building and Loan, right now. There are few snch invest ments, and certainly none safer, or better, as a revenue bearer. It's a fine thing for 'a rich man, but almost a necessity for a poor man. What wonders it accomplishes as a saver and home builder. J. H. VAN NESS, President. E. L. KEESLER, Secre tary. OUR DINNERS ARE THE TALK OF the town. Varied and ample bills of fare, with complements of meats, vegetables, breads, pastry and coffee or milk. Linen and tableware spot less and service good enough to tempt the appetite of a chronic dyspeptic. Birds and oysters now. GEM RES TAURANT, E. F. Creswell, Manager. NEW SHIPMENT PRUNES AND California - Evaporated Fruits. Best Maraschino Cherries ever brought to town. Extra nice Canned Fruits and Vegetables. Peace River Oranges of the finest grade. All Staple and Fancy Groceries guaranteed fresh. J. C. HUNTER, 315 North Tryon. Bell 'phone 1S75; Charlotte 189F. DON'T LET THAT NEEDED RE- pairing of your roof go too long. We can give it prompt attention and do you a job that will give entire satis faction. We do every description Tin and Slate Roofing and Galvanized Iron Work. STRANGE & SHU MAN, 32 North College. Bell 'phone 4411. OUR FACILITIES FOR BUYING best that comes to Charlotte in Coun try Produce are unexcelled, if equalled, by any firm here. We buy to best ad vantage and sell our trade as we buy. Full and fresh stock Groceries. J. T. & H. F. MULLIS, 18 North College. Bell 'ohone 4271. FINE PINEAPPLES, FLORIDA OR- anges, Baldwin and Ben Davis Apples. New shipment Prunes, Evaporated Peaches, Country Dried Apples, etc. You should try a can of our 10c. Corn. Nice line of Canned Vegetables. Come to our store an'"1 let us show you. We give Trading Ss imps. J. E. DARSEY. A SOLID CAR OF FINE VIRGINIA Hand-Packed Tomatoes is the way we buy. Saving in buying direct from the packer and in freight in car lots are why we can make it to your in terest when you want to buy the fin est goods and at the lowest price. Canned Corn We can give you the fin est Maize packed and that is what but few houses can do. Asparagus We bought ours early in the season and can sell you for less than it would cost at wholesale now. SARRATT & BLAKELEY. MONUMENTS. WE ARE PRE- pared to make estimates on any kind of Monumental work from the cheap est to the most costly Monument. We represent one of the largest marble works in the South. Give us a call, we will save you money. Z. A. HO VIS &. CO., Undertakers. MEN'S FINE VICI KID BRIGHTON Opera, full kid lined, black, wine and chocolate, size 5 to 10. Price $2; by mail $2.20. Nice Slippers make fine presents. GILREATH & CO., 16 S. Tryon street. EXPERT TYPEWRITER REPAIR- ing. Don't forget that we are pre pared to rebuild or repair any make of Typewriter on the market. 'Phone 204. and we will make estimates. J. E. CRAYTON, Gen'l Agt., 202 S. Tryon street. THE DAWN OF 1904 WILL USHER in we hope a year of peace, plenty and pleasure to our patrons and all other good people. We shall continue to supply just as good Staple and Fancy Groceries as we can procure for you. We start in with a fine lot for New Year's. Potted Meats and Canned Soups and Vegetables, Hams, Breakfast Bacon and the best Flour made. J. M. SIMS. PICKLES, CAKES AND CRACKERS Every variety of the three articles can be had at our store. Sweet Pick les, Sour Pickles, Mixed Pickles in bottle or bulk; Luncheon Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Sardines and Pot ted Meats. M. F. KIRBY, Corner Fifth and Tryon streets. JUST GOT IN NEW LINE UPHOLS- tering Goods. We have man. to send put to do all small outside jobs great convenience to many. Furni ture Trimming, Upholstering and Oil Finishing. Fine Antique Mahogany Furniture Bought, Sold and Exchang ed. Mclaughlin & co., 14 west Fifth street, Bell 'phone 22. PIANO AND VOCAL FOR THOR- iugh instruction in Piano and vocal see W. H. OVERCARSH, 605 S. Try on street. Pupil of two of the great est teachers of this country and Europe. Second term begins Jan. 4, 1904. eod- "SUNBEAM" WHITE CHERRIES, Lemon Cling Peaches, packed in Cor dial, are the finest that can be pro duced. COCHRANE & ROSS, 219 N. Tryon street. Both 'phones. THE CROWELL SANITARIUM FOR Treatment of Morphine, Alcoholic, To bacco and Drug Addictions. Special apartments and nurses for lady pa tients. Massage and electricity when indicated. Treatment strictly private and confidential; no suffering nor Ill effect in treatment. DR. S. M. CROW ELL, Medical Director, 10 North Church Street, Charlotte, N. C. BUYING SOMETHING FOR THE Chaps? Get a bottle of Violet Lotion. The finest preparation. Only at C. R. MAYER & CO., Druggists. Both, 'phones, Sixth and Tryon Streets. MAKE PLANS TO HAVE YOUR houses rented and looked after in a strictly business-like manner from first of New Year 'Tis close at hand. Make a good start. Place your prop erty with me and compare results. That's all I ask. No use waiting until more damage is done before getting on right plan. E. L. KEESLER, 25 S. Tryon street. A CARPENTER FOR REPAIR WORK is sometimes hard to get. We have them and do these small jobs. CHAR LOTTE PAINT AND WALL PAPER CO. DR. TAYLOR, VETERINARY SUR- gery and Dentistry, is now located at Kendrick's Stables on North College street, where he will treat all kinds of diseases of stock. Can treat them at hospital cheaper than at home. Ex amination free. Both 'Phones 52. Or. H. C. Henderson Dentist, Hunt Building, Charlotte, N. C. Dentistry practiced in all its branches. All work guaranteed. Queen City "Phone S78. TURN OVER. a new leaf niake one resolution, at least, this new year, and protect your property, business and person by proper Insurance. We can supply you. F. C. Abbott Co , A.G. Cra.ig, Manager NEW DEPARTURE THE DIRECTORS OF THE MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION realizing the need of more frequent opportunities for taking stock in the Association, have agreed to authorize the opening of the subscription books on JANUARY 1ST and JULY 1ST, as well as APRIL 1ST and OCTOBER 1ST, so that persons can now take stock and file applications FOUR TIMES EACH YEAR. Therefore, the books are now open and the period will Begin 2nd January Persons contemplating taking stock can do so at once and those wishing loans can file their applications at once. We think this new movement will be greatly to the advantage of those of our people who believe in and patronize building and loan associa tions. P. M. BROWN, President. A. G. BRENIZER, Treasurer. - A m aa n ; Biker's Almond Meal An elegant toilet accessory. It softens, whitens and heals the skin. It removes tan, sun burn, redness, freckles, blem ishes and roughness. R. H. JORDAN & GO. DRUGGISTS. "We Never Sleep." Every Powerful Poison in Our Prescription Department is kept safely isolated under lock and key in one of our Modern Poison Cocbirvets We take every possible pre caution for your, protection and every Prescription that leaves our store is double checked, and every Prescription label is care fully Typewritten We conduct the most original and individual drug store in the State and our prices are always reasonable and right. Get the habit of coming to us for any and every thing in our line. You will get the best stuff and the best service In town. IR. M. BRANNON, 'Phones No. 13. Both ELIZABETH COLLEGE and Conservatory of Mxisic CHARLOTTE, N. C. - Work resumes January 5. Second Term begins January 22nd. Advanced standard and noted spe cialists in all departments. Special inducements for remainder of session. C. B. KING, President. It Takes a Chemist to be a Competent Judge of PURE DRUGS BUT YOU ARE NOT ONE. SO, WE ASK YOU TO TAKE OUR WORD AND TRUST US AS YOU DO YOUR DOCTOR AND YOU WILL FIND THAT YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS ARE PROMPTLY AND ACCURATELY PREPARED FROM PURE DRUGS EXACTLY AS ORDERED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN. The Gray Drug Go. Both "Phones 21 IT IS WORTH REPEATING hot parrot talk or - phonographic repetition and reproduction, mind you but a story worthy of being re told that New Silver Leaf Flour amply and completely satisfies the search for a Flour that bakes well and results in good bread, cakes and pies. What housekeeper expects more of any flour? Be sure it's New Silver Leaf Flour, manufactured by. Muskegon Milling Co. ADAMS GRAIN AND PROVISION CO., Distributors. or ILent 5-room cottage, 612 E. Seventh street, city water, $11.00. 6-room house. 505 N. Brevard street, city water, $11.00. 4-rcom house, 611 N. Caldwell street, city water, $10.00. 12-rcom house, 916 N. Tryon street. 5-rccm cottage, 509 E. Ninth street, modern conveniences, $12.50. 3-room cottage, 727 S. Church street, city water paid, $6.00. 3-room house, Wynona street, $5.00 3-room house, S09 S. Cedar street, $5.00. 2 3-room houses, 305 and 307 S. Cedar street, $5.00 each. J. Arthur Henderson & Bro 39 North Tryon Street. SELECT PERFUMES. We use special care in DKrchasine perf umes and Only the best is secured. A drop of our perfumes is equal to the scent of a bouquet of flowers. All lovers of good extracts will appreciate our judg ment and discrimination. Any quantity from a half ounce to a pcusd. We have in stock a large line of Ec4 kInfy Chamois Vests for Mer and I 1 uai ivilijj Boys,raadectcb.amoisUnei wun riannei. Dpnof ftiifapn Cfeamois Vests for Women rrusi y ueci u arKl GiJ( maac of CharaoU covered with French, fi&nel. e If you want to make a Saias gift that will be Source of comfort, pleasure, and a guard to health, muse ait nits proper i rmni. irice, ai.uv, Children's frizes, 2.00 , For sale hy WOODALL & SHEPPARD. ARMED TO FIGHT. Present day equipment is knowledge, not armor. Present day achievements are commercial, not warlike. We fit you for fighting your battles in the world of today. . We'll help you to win In the days of progress. KING'S BUSINESS COLLEGE, Charlotte, N. C, Raleigh, N. C spring opening Jan. 4th, 1904. esirably Located Storeroom FOR First Floor, No. 34 South College Street, 29x125 feet. ;Harid some Plate Glass Front, yearly rent $550. Apply at once to Southern Real Estate, Loan and Trust Company eCa ! : A ReaJ Estate Baa-gadn A good 4-room Cottage, East Third street, $800. $300 cash; balance through Building and Loan. This property will make a cosy, nice home or will rent well at $7.00 per month, in a good neighborhood. : Brown-. Company 217 N. Tryon St. Real Estate and Rental Agents. Bell 'Phone 1651. Chaurlotte National Bnk UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY Assets Deposits With larger assets and depsits than ever before In our history, we invite you to open an ac count with ua. You shall have cour teous treatment and every favor usually granted by a liberal, progressive bank. W. H. TWITTY, Cashier. B. D. HEATH President. YOUR BANK ACCOUNT FOR 1904? Nothing facilitates business more than an account with a re liable and conservative banking institution one , which, -.ac- commodates when accommoda tion is valuable one which has ' ample means in hand at all times for rendering assistance to those who are worthy. . , This Bank has assets of one million, two hundred thousand dollars; employs a night watchman; owns its modern bank ing house, and is equipped in every way for the prompt and safe despatch of business. Its officers are courteous and ac commodating, and your business, however large or small, will receive their careful consideration and appreciation. We will be pleased to add your name as a customer for the New Year. THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS NATIONAL BANK. J. H. McAden, President. C. N. Evans, Cashier. Start the New Year Right 202 South Tryon Street, A HAPPY NEW;YEAR is likely to come to the man who prepares himself to meet' the financial difficulties that often cause unhappiness. Accumulate money through our Savings Department. Wo pay 4 per cent. Southern States Trvist Co. CAPITAL $200,000. TRUST BUILDING. GEO. STEPHENS, Pres. T. S. FRANKLIN, Vice-Pres. ' - W. H. WOOD, Treas. V : ? . .- A Good 6 Per Gent. Investmeni A new, modern eight-room Residence, well located, close to car line, with large lot and well rented for. o ver 6 per cent, above insurance and " taxes, can be bought' for $4,000. ' ' - F. C. Abbott & Compaurvy Trust Building.. Send for catalogue of 50 Farms.' "Everything in ' Real' Estat." RENT: si t e Is Hardwood and Pine Mantels a Specialty. We Can Fit Any Fireplace. - rolirva. Mfg, Co, JAS. A. FORE, Mgr. S3 OPPORTUNITY $1,132,000.00 $752,000.00 Geo. Wilson, Vice-President. W. C. Wilkinson, Asst. Cashier. Start with an Oliver, the right Typewriter. J. Cray ton, GENERAL AGENT.,. Charlotte, N. a