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CEABLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, DECEMBER 18, 1CPS, A TJAVS NEWS, - it, Iimwii'i llovemont Given Quito JMjoat t,y Mretinr In TlMt CHj Mi . - I ens. aierotwr lo Ba Mimm of , Meraneya Thent ro Attire Steps ! ' laiee to Wake Uie City Boantifttl. r i, . ... j ' t Observer ttureau. . V til North Main veet. f 'Salisbury. Pw. IT- Tha " laymen's .motemwt U tht Methodist Episcopal Church, South, vu given quit a help forward by the nattlsfi held hero yesterday and last night' in connection lth the kury district. Nearly all the charge -were represented by on or more laymen. Prof, Walter Thompson, of Conoord, a elected dlatrlct leader .' of the movement (or the coming year ana teaser was cnosen or tu church in the diatriot. There was C mi HMPViiwHun v, . eopo ef the movement. A feature of thk nesting wa a banquet tendered the visitors in the Masonic Temple . py the local church. , Two negro men nave een arresiea 'for breaking into the house of Mr. ' Henry Canup near Summer's 8unday ' wnil ins numijr u ml inunu. ij The eoRimlttee of the Lutheran Sunday school normal has decided that the next normal will be held at .. Lenoir College. Hickory, between the third and fourth Sundays in July. There will be a three days' meeting. . Local members have received a communication which ts to the effect that the Home Circle, a fraternal In surance society, disbands. This o elety was to be merged with the V'nited Order of the Golden Cross, but the Supreme Court of Tennessee das given the merger a knock-out blow. . Miss Lena Meroney, Who la part ewner with her brother of the Me. roqey Theatre, has taken over the (nanagement of the theatre, relieving Mr. T. B. Marsh, who has been the local manager for several years. Mr. T. H- Stiff, local manager of the Uie insurance Company of Virginia, Lt seriously aick with pneumonia. ' The city has a force of men busy setting out young shade trees along the streets! The civic association is also getting busy Improving the gen eral appearance of the city, and in dividuals, catching the spirit, are sowing grass and sodding barren places. Dm miK MriiDEii six? Masaachssetts District Attorney la veaUgaUng Series of peatli lit One . i aoui j fwiapeci rxi woman m u. Bonaervllle, Mass., Dec. 17. Pend ing the result ef an examination a to the sanity ef Mrs. Mary Kelleher, of this city, now in jail at Cambridge. Ulstrtot Attorney HI gains has ordered an investigation into the causes of the death of six members of Mr. Xelleaefa family during the pat . three years. The apeolflc charge against Mrs. (Kelleher I that of arson, but the police called the attention of the dis trict attorney to reports which were la circulation as to the deaths In her ' family. It la said that the Insurance en the live of the deceased was paid to Mrs. Kelleher. The list Of deaths and the causes scribed follows: Mrs. Bridget Know lea, eUter-ln-law, died June 30th, 1101, rheumatism; Annie T. iKnowlea, slster-ln-law. died March 1st. net, bronchltU; Stephen Kelle her, husband, died May llth, ItOt, pneumonia; Mary Kelleher, daughter, died November 81st, 10, bronchitis; William Kelleher, son, died January 14th, 101, heart disease; Katherlne Kelleher, daughter, died July 2Sd, 1101, ptomaine poisoning. RETTRNa MUCH IMPROVE!!. George prltchard. Brother of United States Judge and Former sheriff of Mitchell, Will Soon He Able to Walk Again. Special to The Observer. AahevJlle, Detf. 17 Private In formation received here to-day from Bakersvllle, Mitchell county. Is to the effect that former Sheriff George K. Prltchard, of that county, a brother of Judge J. a Prltchard. of this !ty, has returned from Hot Springs, Ark., and that while he la still unable to walk or In fact use hi limb to any advantage, it to thought that he is Improved and that he will shortly be able to be about. Mr. Prltchard sev eral months ago suffered an attack of paralysis, which was caused. It Is be lieved, by a gunshot wound which he received several year ago while bat tling with a desperado in Mitchell county. Upon the advice of his physician Mr. Prltchard went to Hot Springs, where he remained until a few days ago, when he returned to his home at Bakersvllle. ' During his early stay at Hot Springs the pativi was desperately 111, but later approve ment was indicated and now there Is strong hope that he will soon again tie a veil man. DIED 6PDDKXLY THIS MOUSING, Mrs. Jame H. Thorn well, of Port Mill, 8. C. goocumbs to Attack of Heart Failure Wa WrU-Kuown Palmetto Lady. By Bel; Telephone M The Observer. frort Milt. 8. C, Dec II. 1 a, m Mrs. Jame H. Thorawell died very suddenly at her home fcere this morn ing at HMO o'clock of heart falluie. Che had been ill for several week, but her condition was not serious and death wa probably doe to heart fail ure. Mrs. Thornwell was the relict of Dr. James H- Thornwell, whose death, oc curred about a year ago, and was a tine Southern lady and well known In this State. Three sons. Earl, Allison and James, and five daughters, Mary, Grace, Ladybird, Florence and Jennie, survive. The last named was marrlaj te Dr. Jamas Boyce Elliott, of this place, only a few days ago. ' Vn Offitat rHvlanlLui nf VWm 1. 1 - Veuexaeia. ' Washington. Dee. 17. Something t a flurry was caused In diplomatic circles to-day over the report which generally obtained that Venesuela had declared war against Holland. These reports had their foundation in the dispatch whloh came to the state De partment by way of Bogota, transmit ting in telegram from Caracas, saying that the government had declared a state of war. It was soon pointed out, however, that this announcement was baaed on Vice President Gomes' declaration that the country Is la a State of defense because ef Holland' act In seising the coast guard ship JBantaana Flgh After uw U Pertared Off. Savannah. G-. Dec. It. Mutaally dissatisfied with the referee' deetsioa that their Afteea-ronnd fight before the Sontbern Athletic Assoc lt ion wa draw. Bronte Reilley. of Baltimore, and Jack ron, of Savannah, era tiAued the last round train the ring . to their dressing'' rooms. : police, second and apeclaters struggled te - f ' .WW . . B. . m m UQU1W broke. a hand during; the schedule part of the boot. .. Sew president of Swiss Repnblta. Vwe. awitzerland, De. . . 17 A. p.srher, MinlMer of Commerce, was -env eierted - president of the - republic fr by the Feder- - -rnt!y. He will succeed Dr F. r. whose term of cCice cxp're y 1,-t.-. . L SIH03T HAITI'S FRESIDECT. Leader of the Last Revolution leou ea py uie .congress to nacreea ires. v Ideal ; Kurd . Alexia Tb Choicer Is L'nanlmoos and the People Express Ttoelr Pleasure Over the Result. ; . Port i v Prince, Haiti. Dec,'; 1 !-' General Antoine Simon, the leader of the last revolution In Haiti, that re sulted in the flight of President Nord Alexis from the capital, ,. and who made his triumphal entry Into Port an Prince ten days ago. was foday unanimously elected president of the republic by the Haitian Congress. As soon aa the result of the election became known the great crowd that had assembled, outside he Parlia ment building broke Into cheers, and salutes were fired from the forts and the Haltien gunboats in the harbor. The ether aspirants to . the presi dency did not come forward actively. The reason for this was the fear that another outbreak would result in American Intervention. Congress met in the palace of the Senate under the presidency of Sen ator Paulln. The roll call showed the presence of 117 Representatives, and when the vote was counted lt was seen that every delegate had ettDress- ed himself in favor of General Himon. The authorities took ample precau tions for the maintenance of order. The street leading to the palace were guaraed . ty detachments of police, and a battalion of troops was drawn up In front of the residence of the Chief Executive. All eitUens were permitted free access to the building, but the authorities made sure that no man with weapons on his person passed the gate. The President Addretwrs a V. M. C. A, (iallMTing. Washington, Dec. 17.- President Roonevelt to-night attended a dinner glxen the enlisted men of the army and navy by the local Young Men'a Christian Association. The President declared In a post prandial speech that the soldier or sailor who performs his duty well is entitled to a double meed of praise that never can be obtained by a pri vate citlsen. He also took occasion to praise the work being done "by the I. m. u, A. Henry B. F. MacFgrland. District commissioner, presided and Intro duced the President. ArftiHeots Elect Officers. Washington, Dec. 17. The Ameri can Institute of Architect to-day con cluded its forty-second annual con vention after election of officers and adopting a series of resolutions, the most Important of which provide for the creation of a Federal bureau of the fine arts. Cass Gilbert, of New Tork City, was elected president. A banquet was given to-night at which the principal speakers were James Bryce, the Brit ish ambassador; Nicholas Murray Butler, president Columbia University, and Howard Pyle, the artist. Steamers Collide Without Damage. New Tork, Dec. 17. A collision be tween the ferryboat Steinway and the freight steamer Marion, bound for South Norwalk, Conn., threw the three hundred passengers of the fer ryboat Into a panic to-night and re sulted in serious Injury to three men of the crew of the Marlon. The srash, which was caused by the swift current of Little Hell date, came at a time when the ferryboat waa crowaea with home-goers returning from work. Notorious safe-Robber Arrestrd. BlueHeld. W. Vs.. Dec. 17. Henry Col He. alias "Kentucky Joe," was arrested here to-day by local officers acting under the direction of secret service agents. Collie, It Is said, has several atlases, some of whloh are Joe Miller, H. C. Miller and Jee Foster. He Is N years old and Is alleged to fee the leader of a gang of postofriee robbers and safe blowers who have been operating In Virginia, Ken tucky and Tennessee for more than three years. Many Witnesses Testify Against C. F. sung. Boston. Dec. 17. Numerous customers who testified that tbey had ordere. Uie purchase of stock and failed to receive certificates after sending their money. were the principal witnesses to-day In the trial of Cardento F. King, a "financial agent," charged with larceny from thir ty-one persons of -'5,000 by false pre tenses. A number of the witnesses ad mitted that recently they had consented to a settlement of their claims. Actor Found JDcsd In Bed. Los Angeles. CL, Deo. 17, Harry Qlailer, an aotor, member of the Belasco Stock Company, was found dead In bed In his room at the Hotel Maryland In Pasadena to-day. Heart disease wss the cause of death. Mr. Glaster left a widow and a son who are at their home In Glen dale, a suburb. Qlasler formerly starred In "The Three Musketeers" and headed stock companies "In Detroit and Toledb. Judge Hundley's Nomination o( Confirmed. Washington. Dec. 17. The report of the confirmation by the Senate of the nomi nation of Hon. O. - R. Hundley to be United States district judge for the north, sra district of Alabama, whloh was sent out last night, was Incorrect, the mistake being due to an erroneous official state ment of the proceedings of the executive esstoa. Tennessee Wanu Borrotary Wright Itetalned. - Chattanooga, Tenn., Deo. It, At a meeting of the h amber of commerce to-night resolution were adopted re questing president-elect Tatt to retain Secretary of War Luk B. Wright la bis Cabinet. The resolutions will be forwarded to presldent-elet Taft at onoe. It J probable other commer. clal bodies of the But will take likt action at an early date. -"""" New President of Cotton state lyeagiM, Jackaon. Miss.. Dee. IT 'At a meet. Ins of the board of directors of the Cotton State League to-day. P. 8, Merrill, of Jackaon. was elected pree Ident of the league and Walter Weav er, ef Columbus. Mis., secretary. . . INDIGESTION? DYSPEPSIA? Treatment for Despondent; -Men If yoo want to be trong and vigorous and enjoy to to fullest :, poMiWllty the great natural '. functions with which nature has endowed you," then you! should follow the treatment outlined by one of this coun try's most promlnsnt and fuo eessful practitioner. The treatment ! said to s have acquirsd - wonderful reputation even In. the hos- , pltals and santtar'.iuua, owing to its peculiar jtropenslty to fortify the nerve foroo . and Otenerate personal magnetism, so essential to the happiness of every normal human being. It -1 claimed to be a blessing for the premature aged, the weak, gldomr, despondent, nervoug wrecks . of men, who have trembling ef the Umbo, dixit new, heart palpitation, eeld blood, insomnia and imperfect functions of the system. Alao of great benefit to writer, pro fessional man, overworked of fice men, victims of late hour and sufferer from nerve dis orders. Mixing it at home, no on need know of another' trouble, while the Ingredients are often used for various other pre scription. If the reader decide to try It, get three ounce of ordi nary syrup aarsaparilln com pound, and one eunee com pound fluid balm wort., mix, and let stand two hour; then get one ounce compound essence cardlol and one -ounce tincture cadomene (not carda mom ) ; mix all together, shake well and take a teaspoonful after each meat and on when retiring. C. A. Cornelson to Have Chair of English at Davidson. Special to The Observer. Davidson, Pec. IT. -Mr. C. A. Cor nelson, Jr.. class of '04, will take Dr. T, P. Harrison's place In the chair of English during the next term. Mr. Cornelson has been the "locum tenens" In the A. t M, ' during the fall term. He I well equipped for his work, having spent a year or more at John Hopkins University and a year possibly In Europe. CURE TIWT COUOII It Indicates that Cold, Pneu monia or Grip are fastening their olaws Into your throat or lungs. Fight them off, and do It q-tckly. Don't delay until It 1 too late. Rico'a Goose Grease I4n.lroent get rlaht down to the seat of the trouble, soothe and heals the affected part Immediately. That's why thousands keep a bottle on hand constantly. Try II. At AU Druggists and Peoicr. Price. SS cents. - -- - - L ' mm LAST CHANCE TO OBTAIN SHAKES VS.". THE BURLINGAME TELEGRAPH ING TYPEWRITER COMPANY at $6.00 per ehare (par value $10) in monthly pay ments of $1 ppr month per share. Oyer one-half entire allotment already subscribed for in Charlotte. ; . . :'-': J ' '- Make your reservations O. 71 RAMOS, State vAgt y. It 0, A. 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Ji . .LB .i t At. n j - luiieen. I Th. mtmmt t.ffl A h.. k. eome so dangerous since the Intro duction of motor oars that' under groand passages are being made at several places where accident have happened, notably In the Avenue des Champ ?lyees and the place de la Concorde. . At tonic for the rtrong anrj the wea Rooney MIt Whiskey u highly recommended for its trengthening quaDties. It buildi up the waste force put new life end en ergy in the tired body. Higlily recornmended for its , medicinal qualities. Used in thousands of homes. For sl by afl leading aV Iribtitors or w wifl bare you uppW by rritnf pg, wtoranfeooJ Un4t fns'Vva- s : Straus STaCa VA m niCtlMOND at once. Ohwlotte, Or " rn ee i.::::ey dUtined Whiskey ef at C exprm to that nad f Dealar TENS. List, Y r.miiLHma rev i a. 1 . t JrlVrV WW (COTTON - MACEiSNERY" Eevolvinff Plat Cards , v,.-' Eaflway fieada ( and . ,1 , - Drawing Frames A Mm VJ A QHDURN, v Gouttwrri Aacni V-'.. - v. , , CEABLOTTE, K0BTQ CAROLINA . . . PERSOfJAUY CONDUCTED 1 TOUR TO m mm J 11,. 1909 , . In CJiarge, Mr. andtlrs. 0. U, Oattis ; Raleigh, N. 0. VIA SEABOARD S ROUND TRIP And Includes Meals and Stateroom Berth on ' Steamer, Leaves Charlotte 5:10 P. It SIX (6) DAYS IN CUBA Ail ; arrangements ' com pleted for low hotel rates and side trips to Cuba, and stops mil be made at Jacfc sonville, ' Si r, Atitrustine, Palm Beach and Miami and carriairo drives may be taken at these points. ; AriAttractive part of the trip "through Florida is over the Plorida East Coast Rail way, Concrete Viaduct Ex tension, through the KEYS to KNIGHT'S KEY DOCK, where a steamer of the P. & 0. 8. S. Co. is taken to Ha vana. " ' , Party wm vist many points of interest in Cuba, including Matanas; uauua jay, Guines, j Morro .Castle and; Cabanas Forts,. and through the sugar and to baeco plantations, and twill return ; about January 22d. Those who do aot desire to leave with: the (party can leave i Havana as late as January 27th, 1909. r . Fo? details, write at once to. the iindersigned, as the party will be limited ; ac- count lacs oi aecommoaa tiou on steajmer,- . X'-; " i CH, OATTIS, ' JAMES KErtJR.,'' dr mt- At Charlotte, K, C C0:IT0ll M 0 ILLS , When you peed either Ribbed pr .Window Glaa. an Putty, to repair the broken glass la r your pa HI sash, w can supply, your ". need jn . any. also : or quantity, and make inrmedlate ahlpraent from ouf stock here. Inquiries' solicited and M .tnates cheerfully - fumliihed. B. F. WITHERS Vv. -;-...' Tistrlbntor . ; prnjirns' ti-rrurs, ; Cliat lotI, Jf.- c. Havana fnha 1W I VtllU AM $41.51 i LS - LL- IfilLlIluL J ; J As Good in Texas as It '7 in is Carolina , Bolls oa b Wad if yeu vUl enly use ths right thing, MR8. JOB PER SON'S REUgDT naver faila to cur w 'I '0,"w the direction. Mr. Jo Persoa, Charlotte, N, C. " - Dear Madam; , had a boll OR say forehead about seven years ago and it left a llttl piac jike a wart or lump, and time that himp would get sore and bothr in. - jt bothered me ao much: I $ ot uneasy about rt and tried ancr remedy, which at a hole to the skull bone as Urge as a nuarur of a dollar or larger. Ths place would not heal tin and got to looking very bad. After trying v. oral remedies to heal It without uc eesa, I was advised to go to a peolalt.t.7 About that time a friend told m nbout your Remady and I de kI.? to Aral. I aint for lx bottle of your Remedy and - four i your w "d began to XOBte n1 Ph the sor with tho Wa.h end I think it was hea ed no In about two weeks, I contlnuefto take th medicine and ui V" tor Catarrh . and think the Catarrh I about wll. though ) am .tin ,i, thi Wash. ,f if m var botl""'d with a aor or anything of that kind again I will JrrT.'-J0-r. Rendr another trial. Thanking. you very much for what your BSTd M I m ChOllcothe, Teg., NttJ' . . ill I III 1IT- t LiE-i&tXUETM COLLEGE i eij a a w am. m ' r Vm '.":.-'. aflir A n or -- A HIOlI-OnATlT! nnT.T.T?n't! vnt WantrrTr .A'vl t 1. 44o iaVo w wiorougn eaucauon in wegiuar Course, Music, Art, Expression, Business. - ; ; Special Rates to JBtudenta Entering After Christmas ; ; : v ' ' jigmy etn. ,.,t,,. ; aatalogua addraaa v V ' CTAS, 9, KINO, resident. '' ttvtt otTtTtvtWrvfTm fetetwto m. t 'I'Hst ra,lkn'a. eV . A. X I llAVB' If on one ourie, 110 en your Scholarhlp before JAHUART f. 1109. - , ,... t ! This to a school with a, reputation. The' oldest, Urgeit and best fQulpped bustnes. college In th Carolina. ; write at one for eatalosuaw . X new College Journal and.pcla Offerg for Wlnt Opening January 4th -and th !.. Addresa ' v . . . .-,. .' klNO'S BUSHTES'3 C0IlLEOE,, i 1 ! '"V;;; o-, nn Arlottt? v n ' ' : The 51st session of old and well established -school began September. 3d," 1908. 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