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8 7 ; CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 18, 1503. WAEM DBAT LY HOUSE OX THE APPROPRIATIOX BILL T . II.... I '. ww ..... .4 ! ,. n V ' r - The Provision Dire-curis tho moral of Ked union or Incapacl . tat ml Government linplojes Brings on a Lot cf Talk Ohio Rcpro HntUve Characterize H an Effort to Get Rid of AH the Old Soldier Attempt tn King In Pension Clause Ruled Out orao Humor Injected Into tbe Reference of the President's Message. Washington, Feb. 17. The final suges of the passage of the execu tive, legislative and judicial appro priation till were entered upon la the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Macon, of Arkansas, continued hU . policy of attacking all Increases in salaries, and they were accordingly rejected on points of order made by ' him.: ; .-' . When the provision providing for the removal or reduction of incapaci tated ' government employes was reached. Mr. GoulJen.of New York, made a point of order against. It. Mr. Gillettee, of Massachusetts, argu ed that ' the provision really was ' a benefit to' the employee, rather than ' a : hardship, because, he said, the : present law gave the heads of de partments no discretion but to re move Incapacitated employes. DIRECTED AT OLD SOLDIERS. This view of the question was con , troverted by Mr. Keifer, of Ohio, who rharjed that , the provision was but another method of attempting to do what was more directly proposed aH the last session of Congress "to pro- vM by law for the dismissal of the old soldiers In the departments." He Slid he would iike to have a civil " oaiuiuauuil 01. Ill O t)(J men Ot the departments before they were mustered out, "on the say of some one person as to what constitutes Incapac ity" Mr. Tawney. chairman of the com mittee on appropriations, declared that by the provision the committee Had attempted to liberalize and that Jnstej of leaving Jt mandatory had given the head of a department the alternative of demolishing rather than dismissing an employe. The pro vision, he said, had nothing to do with suprrnatuatlon. which he charg ed was but "a convenient subject In this House with which they may pop ularise themselves in the large cities where a great many Federal office holders live and vote." ' A MATTER OF MERCY. Mr. Tawney Insisted that the effi ciency of the public servlcre would be advanced by the adoption of the provision. "As a matter of merry," he said. "thet old men have he-n rvtnlnorf In these higher 'places rather than dis missed." It was now proposed to not entirely separate them from the service, but when they became total- ' ly incapacitated for the duties devolv ed by the high position, they were to be demoled to duties lews onerous and In that way be retained In the public service. The hAlr KfiMtafnnA ff ririiiMn'ift point of order, and the House adopt - ed the following- substitute: "Appropriations herein made for the nfnp0rt r)f rki ftnrl n.rnn m- ployed in the public service, shall not 'be available for the compensation of any person Incapacitated for perform 'ingthe service for which such per- on has been employe.!." ' Ty T Y TCI f1rm t.VCIA -.t A T.OTJ" The chair ruled out as new legisla tion an amendment by Mr. Chancy, of Indiana, providing for the pay ment of pension at SO per cent, of their salaries to all persons discharg ed under the substitute provision adopted, and an assessment of one half of one per cent, per annum on the salaries of employes retuined to constitute a fund out of which pen sions are to be paid. . Mr. Lang ley, of Kentucky, offered, n amendment exempting from the provisions of the law "employes wno served In the army or navy of the iniT.ea bisttb nvrrmg tfe war ur r- hellion or who as members of State militia organizations aided in sup pressing the rebellion, and the widows of such persons." "You better Include the Confeder ates that are now nerving these of fices," suggested Mr. Livingston, of Ooryii. 'I thin there also should be in cluded," added Mr Burleson, "sol'TTTs f tho Mexican war' and the war of IS 12." . "And the revolutionary war," chim ed Jn;Mr. Mann. Th" amendment was lost by the chair's ru'lng that it was offered too lat. ' late. ITrf TAPSAGE RLOCKEIX The leadlnir or the bill was con cluded and it was about to phm, when Mr.. Hitchcock, of Nebr-ka, moved to have it re-romml!ted with lntru: tlons to rnport It t,ark with an smen.1 ment requirlnsr the J-crt-tHry .r the lpartment of Commerce mid Labor to fauw to be Included (lie rrparts Inches lon; carry a complement 49 officers r?wr. Her Fpeed is 2Z:4t knots, or of special ajents lnvestlgiting trade conditions abroad "information show Ing - the prices et which . American. , mar gooos are sola aoroad to mer- chants and at retail." a poini or orar was raise j by .'""" - 7awr.ey, Which was sustained, irom me decision. Mr. Tawney mov ed to lay the appeal on the table. The motion prevailed 11 to. 108, ani tne bill ' was passed. Following the passage of the legls- tative appropriation bill, consideration of the resolution to refer "the Presi dent's annual message to Congress to the respective committees. .was resum ed. Genera! 'debate ' was declared closed. . ' ' V THK BIG FIVE,. Mr. Hughes, .of Nsw Jersey., offer ed s an amendment to refer as much of the message as-related to new leg islation to "the big five 'of the House." "Point -or order," 'shouted Mr. Payne, amid general-laughter. ' "Upon what ground V inquired Mr. Williams, the minority leader, "be caus it Is new lesls'ation?" v "Because," replied Mr. Payne, laughingly, "there Is no such com mittee in the House except as it ex ists In the- exuberant spirit of my friend from Missouri," referring to Hon. Champ Clark's characterization of certain Republican members of the House. , The chair sustained the point of order. The resolution wan passed after M. Payne had agreed to report at an early, date - anomer vim Pimnaiu referring the President s recent spec-ial-meiisasfc to Congress. TWO TRAGEDIES IX JACKSOX. j One Man I Rn Over and Killed by a Train, In Plain iew oi tun - ly, and Another is pno umu in Drunken Row.- , Special to The Observer. Ashw-ilie. Feb. 17, Messages re ceived here by telephone . to-ftlght tell of two tragic deaths In Jackson county yesterday. ear syiva a man named Joe uuiara v" , the railroad track in signi oi m hnnl, .nd killed. It seems that. Dil-1 . rivina: a team of mules and ... In attempting io ir i" """: mules balked, the train coming on at the time and killing the owner of the team In plain Vlew-of his wife and children. Xear'CulIowhee Ilenson Pressley was shot and killed by Will Ren- nit nr ni a drunken row. xn" men ouarreled over some trivial , matter, when the fuss started A by- stander attempted to interfere ana separate the combatants, when Ben- r,it 1rew his r.lstol and shot Press- ley dead. SKILL CRUSHED WITH PAODLE. Fight In Swain County Wblrh May Have Fatal Termination to One Mini. epeclnl to The Observer. . , Asheville, Feb. 17. News has been received here of a probable fatal fight near the mouth of Hazel creek In Swain county Friday night, when Charles Myers struck Keener Cllne over the head with a canoe paddle, crushing in the skull, and then .lied across tho Tennens e river and made his escape. A message from Rryson City, the county seat of Swain, says that the cause of the quarrel is un known and that when last heard from CUhe was unconscious, bleeding at the mouth and nose and that his life was despaired of. Roth men were married ana eacn is nuuui i years of age, C.UTHORM INCURABLY INSANE. Alienist Who Has Male a Study of Ills Case Gives That Evidence at tho Trial of the Chrlstlansburg Murderer. Roanoke, Va.. Feb. 17.-The feature In the murder trial of Frank Cauthom for the muroer of his former sweetheart. Mrs. Ada Jones, at Chrlstlansburg. to day mas the testimony of Drs. Drewry and rriddy, superintendents respec tively of the RUte insane asylums at Petersburg und Marlon. Dr. Drewry said he thought the prisoner wis In-s-.ine at the time of the murder and had been for some time. His Insanity. Tie Relieved, -tgatt sevwti-yars-aao and l.e thinks It will last a life time. He thought Cauthorn pmctlcally in curable and that he should be locked up in an insune asylum. He has jriven the case more study and attention than he has given any case during his twenty-two years connection w.. the Htate hospital. There was a. plainly perceptible murmur of disapprobation on the part of the crowd when wit ness said he regarded tho prisoner as being insane. Dr. Prld'iy's testimony was the same as that given by DrT Drewry. Argu ments will be finished to-morrow and the case given t the Jsiry. Lieut. E. I. IloMlck, Retired. Dead. Washington, Feb. 17. Word has been received at the Njvy Department of the death t Ionardtown. Md., of IJetitenant Edward D. Bostlck. re tired, lie was appointed to the Naval Academy from South Carolina in i;o. THE ARMOHED CRUISER XOHTII CAROLINA " ARMORED CRUISER NORTH feet. 10.1-: Inches ham; drsss men. tier nunner capacity is j.i'eo ton, to mvvlr It water-tu&a boilers, which r,n,r.i. oua Hnru. about it miles, an hour. THE DEATH RECORD. Sirs. S. .' A. Freeman, of Greensboro, Special to Ths Observer. Greensboro. Feb. 17. Mrs. S. A. Freeman died at her home on Arl ington street last night, aged 69 years. The remain will be carried to-morrow to Rockingham county, the former home of the deceased, for interment. , , George 'Phonton, of Salisbury. Special to The Observer. . Salisbury. Feb. 17. George Phon tos, who ran a restaurant on North Main street, died suddenly Sunday morning; He had been in good health until Saturday night, when he -was taken suddenly 111 and died early Sun day morning of heart disease. Phon- tos came to Salisbury several months ago and was considered, a very' good iaw-aMding ureek. Mrs. 3. Thomas Leonard, of Lexing- ton. Special to The Observer. Lexington, Feb.-i.Mr. J. Thom as Leonard, after-a Illness of; only a few days with pneumonia, passed away yesterday afternoon at . her home three mile from ' Lexington. She leaves to mourn loss of her her husband and several children. The Interment took place at Pilgrim church. Sir, Fred Durham, of Cherokee Conn. ty, S. C. ,',- Special to The Observer. Oaffrey, a ,C. Feb. 17.--Fre1 -Dur ham, of the Buffalo section, this county, died of pneumonia Saturdav and was burled ' at Antioch church yard yesterday. Mr. Durham was a orother of the late Charlea Durham, wno was deputy sheriff of this coun ty until ms -death. He was a most exemplary young man and was be loved by all who- knew him. Mrs. A. G. Wood, of Greensboro. gpeclaJ to Thi 0bBepv ureensboro, Feb. 17. Mrs. A. O. ooa aiea at her home on West Gaston street last night. Death was an JMUmmtie .aff ectlon. from no sunerea for iime. irior to her marrlaee. ahout mo yoars ago, she was known as Miss Halladay, being a daughter ot Air. ana flrs. h. It. Halladay. Mra Wood Is remembered by many people in Charlotte, the family havina- for merly resided In Dllworth. Mrs.. O. K. Hood, of GaTney. S. Special to The Observer. uarrney, 8. c, Feb. 17, Mrs. Lo me noon, wire ot Georgro ' E. Hood, .i ,I(rr iiuiim m tne city yester aay afternoon at S o'clock of tuber- miums. tne was about 35 years-of nuu leaves a nusoand and six children, the youngest of whom are Bin gins aged about one year. Mr. and Mrs. Hood are natives of York county, out nave been living in Gaff ney xor several years. The funeral ncrvices win pe conducted by Rev. 8. n. narper. or tne. Buford Street .wetnoaist cnurcn, assisted by Dr. A. M. Sims, of the-first Baptist church. mo uiierraeni Will -De at Oak land Cemetery. Mrs. Susan McCrary, of Lexington. Special to The Observer. Lexington, Feb, 1.-Mrs. Susan McCrary. as;ed 73 years, relict of the late Levi McCrary, passed away last night at the home of her daughter im'k T'i. Hedr,- She had been 111 but a short time with pneumonia. Mrs. McCrary was a devout Chris- i.au twia wa, oeioved y all who IT her;, She " rvlved by five chllriron, Messrs. W. L. and R. L. McCrary and Mm. J. T. Hcdrlck. of Lexington, and Mrs. Sower, and Mrs. Beck, of Spenavr. The funeral of ir r,.-, J r.Ld . arternon -nd the body was lat'Vb0eni:rf drying ground Another Prominent Clticn of Wash- lnjtton, X. c, Dead. Special to The Observer. ' Washington, X. , Feb. nAh hiL0f ""'"Kton's prominent and ?1?,h.l eHt'''rn',l citizens, Mr. 8. H. Alllams. died at his resljerrco on West Second street at S o'clock this morning after a very sudden and short Illness. Mr. Williams had been In poor- health-f or tho int fnW month, but was able to attend to his business as usual until last Fri day evening when he wns taken with a congestive chill, which left him in a collapsed and unconscious condi tion which lasted until his death. He was a consistent member of the Pres byterian Church, a Royal Arch Ma son and was prominent In Insurance and business circles of the city. Ho Is survived by a loving wife, three sons and a .daughter. The funeral will be conducted from the Presby terian church st 3 o'clock Tuesday af ternoor by Rev. J. A- Sullivan, of the Baptist church, and. the Inter ment will be In akdale Cemetefy. The Maonlc order will officiate at the cemetery. Wo could send you thousands of tcstimonals from people, restored to health by HUllster's Rocky Mountain Tea. No other remedy so effective and sure. 35c. Tea or Tablets. R. H. Jordan & Co. 17 feet of water, with a displacement X . 1 STANDARD OF SUPERLATIVE SATISFJlCTIGN I n ill I ii'T mm II " ' 'I I i iiiiUMin ir " 'i nil i-nit-i ii i-i mi I in i' " " tlfP " "" ' '"mmm"' ",! in i i.n .i i ,i ., ., . ml $ J mxi n f As good as butter, yes, better than butter, be cause it's - vegetable and more digestible. For cake, pastry, and bread, and other things, you use butter .in the making, just add a little salt to the batter when using Snowdrift- flj Don't forget that Snowdrift costs , a great deal less than butter and less than hog Jard; and there's no comparison between Snowdrift qual ity and purity and that of hog lard. Snowdrift's the most "economical frying and cooking fat, not only be cause it is better than hog lard, but because it costs less per pound and less of it needs to be, used. RESIGNS, FRANK II. JHTCHCOCK The President Accepts and Makes a FeUcltoua Response to tho Letter of tho First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock to Manage tho. Tart Cumpalgn Washington, Feb. 17.- Frank H. Hitchcock to-day presented to, the President his letter of resignation as First Assistant Postmaster General. The President accepted the resigna tion and made felicitous 'response' to it. , Mr. Hitchcock expects to enter practically Immediately upon . hrs dutiest-as manager of the presidential campaign ot Secreta.y Taft. Offices, which are to ' be used as' head quarters, have been secured. Th-Pr wild en t -4- h is iletter-i-of l. a.c-. ceptance suid: February loth,' 1908. My Dear Mr. Hitchcock: I have received your resignation, and wish to take advantage of this opportunity to thank you for . the service you have rendered the gov ernment through your very efficient work In connection with the re organization of tho Postofhee service, j acting, of course, umfcr tho Post master Seneral. You were appointed to your 'position a,t Mr. Cortelyou's request because in his Judgment you possessed pre-eminent and peculiar quulltlcntions. -' and you have more than innl" good his judgment. The officers of the poxtal service who have spoken to me have been, a unit In opinion that you have accom plished more for the Improvement of the service than all of your prede cessors. I congratulate you par ticularly upon tho- part" you have taken in the successful effort to se cure legislation for the betterment of the conditions of all classes oi em- ff 1S.!I0.J tons She will. THE SOUTHERN GOTTON OIL CO. NEW YORK-SMNNAH -NEW ORLEANS -ATLANTA- CHICAGO j ployes of the postal service, which I has been no unimportant factor in 'securing their earnest co-operation with the department In raising the standard ot the postal service. You have been a hard and faithful worker for the good of the public, and I thank you for it. Sincerely yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Hon. Frank II. Hitchcock. First As sistant Postmaster General. AMUSEMENTS "THE MAYOR OF TOKIO." ' Richard Carle' best musical pro duction The-Mayor otkTofeio." will be seen at the Acndemy of Music Thursday night. "The Mayor of To klo" is said to be one of, the most sat isfying musical comedy . productions that we have had In a number of sea sons.' It is described as being filled with fun of the wholesome sort. Us mutdc entrancing, and nothing but ad miration. is expressed for the scenic surroundings and costuming. Mr. John L. Kearney, tho well-known and ver satile comedian. Is the leading spirit and every moment of his assumption of the unwilling; advonturous ."Mar cus Orlando Kidder" brings - laughter for his unique personality and frolic some humor. Th music of 'The May or of Toklo," is full of gems of song, choruses and comic, ditties. The com pany, numbers 75 people, carries Its own orchestra and two large baggage cars filled with the richest costumes and elaborate scenery. The seat sale opens this morning at Ha-.t ley's. --"..'..' DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. Some of the specially, engaged fea tures In the olio with the Dandy Dix ie Minstrels which cornea to the Acad emy of Music Saturday for two per formances, matinee and night. Include the -Cotton Pickers' Band, of match less musicians; James Crosby, the tall talker: William A Stevens, comio im personators; Montrose Douglas, trick bicyclist; Benny Jones, the ' Texas teaser; Sam Davis, the greatest color ed baritone: H. 8. Wooten, an Indian Territory tenor,' and the Oklahoma octette of unrivaled vocalists. The per formance begins with a first part !n the "Royal Palm Grotto" and con cludes with a screamingly funny farce "A Fowl Deed," In which Charles Wil liams Interprets . the leading role. Among the delightful features of this merry and magnificent minstrels are the songs, which abound throughout the programme. Including ail the pop. ular songs of the day such ar "Bill Slmmonds." "In the Valley of the Fan Joaquin." "Just a Bunch of Wild Flowers." "When Toor Clothes Wear Out." "Just Help Yourself." "Ain't Going to Be No Bine." The Songs Mr Mother Used to Sing," "Moving Day," the sweet old-time Southern melodies snd the popular class songs of Yale. Columbia, Harvard, Cornell, WHllams. Princeton. Georgetown and Unl-ertv of Virginia.- . KTJBELIK. . As showing the progress Kubellk has made In his art since his earlier appearance. In America, the remarks of a well-known New York critic on the first concert -of the present tour are undoubtedly of some weight, especially- the same unanimity of opin ion seems to prevail, not only In New York and Chicago, but In all the Western cities, among the writers for the. daily press: VThose who hive seen a Paderew k! demonstration may have thought 1 the gamut of excitement run. but those who saw and heard at the Hip podrome Sunday night know that larger crowds can be swayed by tne whisper of a violin string. Kubellk was the sensation of the hour, and far beyond a sensation, for he is a great artist. There is no one whose playing stands In the same category as Kube llk's. The purity and wooing quality of his tone, the wonderful agility of hi Ytlt hand, the manner In which the musio floats away from his violin, make of him a figure unique - In the world of artists. Since his last visit to this country he has deepened mus ically and has taken on more serious and more, musicianly sides, conse quently -he Is as great a joy to the musician as to the people." GREENSBORO GETS OFFICES. Tho s Entire Outfit of the Southern Railway Moved From DanvllJ, Va. Danville, Va., Dispatch, 16th, The entire outfit at the offices of the Southern Railway here has been removed to Greensboro, X. C, where -these offices in future- will De located. The transfer took place this week. . It required a train of three baggage cars anJ two passenger coaches to remove the . ofHces and the men. Among those connected with the su perintendent's office and who Datv ville will -lose as residents are A. H. Westfall, general superintendent of the northern district; E. Eskrldge, private secretary to the superintend ent; G. R. Budding, chief clerk; Miss Mattie Griffin, stenographer to the chief clerk; H. D. Taylor, assistant freight and passenger clerk: Howard Salzman, stenographer: Ernest Cook, chief! file clerk; Van Martin, .assistant to the chief file clerk. In the department of engineer ot maintenance of way the city loses Tv,mo Bernard- chief engineer; James I. Lee. assistant chief engineer; Messrs. P. Nelson, G. I.ShupIn. rvvai rrsla- and a number of others employed In the capacity of engineers, rod men. draughtsmen, clerks, etc. The telegraph office of South ern Railway located In the Masonic Tempie wlil be removed shortly to the Southern Railway yards here, and will be in charge of Mr- J. Alvia Jones. A weak 8tomach, mesns weak Stom ach nerves, always. And this In also true of the Heart and Kidneys. It's a pity that sick ones continue to drug the Stomach or stimulate the Heart and KIlny. The weak nerves, not the or gans themselves, need this help. This explains why Dr. ' Phoop's Restorative has, and is promptly helping so many sick ones. It goes direct to ,the mum ot these diseases. Test this vital, truth, and see. Mullen's Pharmacy. of the suffering and danger in store for her, robs the expectant mother of all pleasant anticipations of the coming event, and casts over her a shadow of gloom which cannot' be shaken off. Thousands of women' hare found that the use of Mother's Friend daring pregnancy robs confinement of all pain and danger, and insures safety to life of mother - 3 ti - . lie. . auu vuiiu. auis Bcicmiuc immicuc time of their most critical trial. cArry women sately through the gently prepares the system for the sickness," and other dis- comforts of this period. H CM m .11 mi.f. f ,. ' 1 1. oo per bottle. Book containing valuable information free. The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga. 1 15 fj ! Will Stay h i J I For pain In back or chet. King's Anti-Pain Plaster touches the spot 1 "lis especially good to ' protect , the lungs with one of these on front and back. . They are 26 cents and their curative and protective power Is very great Sold by Burwell-Dunn Re tail Store. You Can't 5o Wrong In placing your tailor ing in our hands. Our name on men's clothes stands k f or QUALITY, and we stand behind the name. SUITS OVERCOATS Tailored to Taste . $20.00 to $50.00. A qrs t& vy. Is an ordeal which alL , women approach ' with? 1 'indescribable fear, for!A nothing compares with, the pain and horror of child-birth. Thethonzht a eoa-sena to ail women at the Not only does Mother' Friend , perils of child-birth, but its um coming event, prevent "morning . " frTS 77T nf3H D( i 4il II II I 1 1 I X'fy mm
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