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the iigli 0iit VOL. XXIII HIGH POINT, GUILFORD COUNTY. N. C, MAY ai. 1902 NO. 52 "SAPP'S." It will take you only FIVE MINUTKS to read this ad., and it will pay you at the rate of a dollar a minute in money that you will save. Men's $5.00 pants for $3.50 Men's 4 00 " " 2 50 Men's 3 00 " " 2.00 Boys' Pants 10c and up A Few Nice Suits in Men's at Very Low Prices. All Good Quality. Good heavy Sheeting . 4c yd. 5c Lawns, only yd. Wall Paper 5c roll and up. Matting 1c yd and up. Window Shades 9c and up Some Great Bargains in Shoes and Hats. Wo have only a few more of those Baby Cas 5c each and up. Buy Your RIBBONS from Urn and Save Money. We will sell you a cake of Soap for 10c, aud if you are not satisfied with it, after using half of it, return it aud get your money back. We Will Save You Money on Anything You Buy. Yours for Business, Next Doorto Commercial Bank. U W High Point, N. C. Pathetic but Foolish. Tarrytown, N. Y., Dispatch to Baltimore Sun. In the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, on the graves 01 her father and mother, and not far from that of Washington Irving, whom she bad known in her youth Miss Maria Hoffman, 70 years old, sought and found death sometime last night. After spending several hours wandering about the cemetery she took a large quantity of morphine, and lying down in a little hollow between her parents' graves, fell iuietly to sleep. There she was found early this morning. There was still a flicker of life, but she died at the Tarrytown Hospital late in the afternoon. Maria Hoffman was too proud to become a public charge, and she sought death as the only means of keeping out of the poorhouse. Her father was once a successful drug gist. He had made a small for tune In the West, but before he died a dozen years ago, be was almost penniless, and only the kindness of Mrs. Samuel Fairchild saved his body from being buried in potter's field. She set apart enough room in her plot to bury Mr. Hoffman, and his wile who died soon alterward. Miss Hoffman's mother belonged to an old Southern family and a sister was married to an Episcopal Bishop. She was herself a oil-I tured, refined women, .speaking and writing French and German fluently, and was a good musician. So far as is known Miss Moffman had nothing left from a bequest she received a few yeais ago irom an aunt who died in the South, and unless some of her old friends provide funds it is probable that her body will find a resting place in the public cemetery. To Build a Birf Mill. Durham, May 15. The Krwiu Cotton Mill Company is to erect another mill, to be known as Kr win Mill No. 2 at an early date. The new mill will be larger than the present one. The location of the mill has not been decided upon, but it is thought that it will be located in West Durham. At least the matter Is under consideration and the people of this section are using their efforts to get it located here. Mr. W. A. Krwin, of the I'.rwin Mill, said today that it was a certainty that the mill would be erected, and that at an early date. He said that it would have 35,000 spindles and about 1,000 looms. It will cost in the neighborhood of $600,000, making the cost of the two mills about $1,100,000. In connection with the new mill it is said that some three hundred new residences will be erected, the con tract to be given at the same time with the other contract It is said that work on the new plant will begin within the next 0 days A portion of the machinery has been ordered and is now being gotten ready for shipment. Vetoed by the President. Washington, May 15. The President today seut the following veto message to the House: "I return without approval House bill No 4.446, entitled 'An act for the relief of Harry C. Mix.' " The Attorney General writes me as follows concerning this bill: "A, F. Holt was postmaster at Valdosta. Ga., and as such became defaulter to the government. Si'it was brought on bis official bond, and the amount was finally recovered. Criminal proceedings were also commenced against him, and he gave a bond for his appear ance at court, with Harry C. Mix surety thereon. The defendant failed to appear and forfeiture was taken." The Attorney General then gives a letter from Assistant Attor ney William R. Leaken in which the Utter speaks of Holt having gone to Mexico and thus escaping trial. President Roosevelt says in conclusion: "In view of the statements above set forth, I am constrained to withhold my approval of the bill. " rmtODOBK Roosevelt. "White House, May is, 1908." Horrible Death AnrUd. El Paso, Texas. May 7. John Graham, a wealthy ranchman liv ing fourteen miles west of town, just over the New Mexico line was beaten into insensibility and bound to the Southern Pacific rail way track by his wife, his sixteen year old daughter, and James Crow, his daughter's lover, and left there to be mangled by the first passing train. Graham re covered consciousness, broke his bonds and escaped a horrible death. As soon as he was able to talk the sherriff of Donna Anna county was notified. Crow, armed with a Winchester, fled to the mountains and defied the officers He with Mrs. Graham and 1 daughter were located early this morning and the bouse was sur rounded. Crow surrendered at the point of revolvers and all the accused are now in custody. Graham states that his family and prospective son-in-law wanted him out of the way so that they might get possession of his prop erty. Lbwi of Babylon Kins; Do ciphered. Paiis, May 7. Professor Mor gan, the archxoloeist, has succeed ed in deciphering the laws of King Khammouradi of Babylonia, a contemporary of Father Abraham. The law books, written on clay, were discovered by the French ex ploration party by digging up the ancient city of Suza. Those stone law hooks will be the principal attraction of the arcb;cologist ex hibition at the Grand Palais, which was opened last Thursday. The parts of the code deciphered by the professor deal with criminal, civil, and commercial law. Here are extracts from the fundamental laws of the ancient Babylonian: "The man who sets a house afire shall be thrown into the fire." "The burglar, discovered in the act, has forfeited his life if he carry weapons on his body. He shall be buried on the spot wbere he entered the houst." "He who destroys a fruit tree shall be fined ten pieces of silver." "He who drives another man's ox to death shall give ox for ox." "He who injures an animal shall be fined half the worth of the ani mal. "A woman, inheriting house, field or orchard from her husband, must not be molested in her pos sesions, which she shall be free to leave to her favorite son. Her husband's children shall not be entitled to fight the testament." "Me who enters into contract without witnesses, or any instru ment in writing, shall not be al lowed to carry his case before the courts " Professor Morgan says the laws of Abraham's times are practically the same- -as the laws in force today. . Itg Timber Firm Tails. ' Pensacola, Fla , May 14. It is announced that the firm ot Blairs, Dunwoody & Co . has made an assignment. A. M. McGovern, of of Brewton, Ala., taking charge of the business under a $50,000 bond. The firm did a large foreigu tim ber shipping trade and it is said bad outstanding accounts all over the world. The liabilities are not yet known. Hitfh Point Butfa Co. We are pleased to note that the High Point Buggy Co. , has started off well. They are putting a nice line of goods on the market equal to any. As a local establishment we feel proud of it. It is one of the estab lishments which proves a conven ience to the town and surrounding country, doing the work for which heretofore we have had to send away. Visit the shops. 1 Notice. We do a cash business in the Job Printing line. All accounts ran by courtesy until 1st day of month are expected to be paid promptly. Please bear this in mind as we cannot afford to do an extended credit business. FRAUD VS. FRAUD. Where Confederate bills and blockade W hliktr Fig ured. A rather amusing business trans action of four years' stiuding has just come to light. It seems that about four years ago a party from one of the lower counties was in this section buying blockade brandy. Of course the business was transacted at night that money was paid during the dark of the moon. He purchased several hundred gallons of brandy, paying the "cash" down. One ot the parties carried bis money home and the next morn ing be got out bis "pile" and was dumfounded to discover that the purchser had "done him." The "money" was only Confederate bills painted green. Now, what to be done was the next question, He could not squeal on the man to whom he sold, for he was guilty of violating the law himself. Things went on this way until the Federal limitations had run out when the matter was laid be fore the State authorities, and at this writing it is known that one of the victims has received the amount in the "real thing" that was due him. There are several other victims in the county, and they expect to force this "sharpet" to pay the the full amount due them. We have heard tell of many ways of defrauding people, but this is the latest. This is a true case but we are requested to not mention any names, though they can be given. North Wilkesboro Hustler, Ready to Put Up. The brick work at the soldiers' plot has been completed and the marble headstones are ready to be put up. This is a commendable act on the part of the Jr. Order and for years to come will stand as a testimonial to their liberality and thoughtfulness. Scenes at St; Pierre. Casteyes, Island of St. Lucia, Tuesday, May 13. The corres pondent of the Associated Press here has visited St. Pierte, Mar tinique, by the relief steamer Ken neth. The destruction there is apallling. The streets are two feet deep in ashes and cinders, which cover thousands of dead bodies, scorched black and shiny, as if they bad been plunged into boiling pitch. Many of the dead were never touched by the vol canic fire, and some of the bouses and woodwork inside show no signs of burning. At Moudlage, in the southwest ern portion of St. Pierre, the town ball is still standing as high as the first story, while at the fort in the northwestern part of St. Pierre the most massive stone work is cal cined. The church towers built by the Jesuits two centuries ago of Cyclo pean mason work, are now like a huge heap of old metal. Soldiers are guarding property from prowling ghouls, who are robbing the - dead. They meet with severe punishment when caught, The stench throughout St. Pierre is terribly offensive. The streets are still obstructed by buge piles of debris and dead bodies The work of clearing the thoroughfares will necessitate the employment of large numbers of men for many months. The surviving inhabitants are trying to cross from St. Pierre to the Island of Dominica in boats. No drowning casualties are re ported. Assistance is constantly arriving at Fort de France from all 'he neighboring islands. OASTORXAi Bamtt. yflSlMYwIIWMwi-l fat For Eczema, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Pimples, Acne, Diptheria, Sore Throat, Cats and Boras Use Hancock's Liquid Sulphur a guaranteed cure. The Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co Baltimore, Md. For sale by all druggists. Governor Chas. B. AycocK. North Carolina's favorite son, who this wcvk, at the columella, mt HISTORY Or the High Point Graded School. The High Point Graded School was established the first Monday in May 1897 when the citizens of High Point voted $10,000 for the erection of buildings and equip ments. It opened the 20th of September 1897. The following is a brief history of its growth and development. Its enrollment the first day, was 3S6, which increased during the year to 476. It began the second year with 479 pupils and ended with 56 j ; the third year, with 568 and ended with 59S; the fourth year, with 559 and ended with 662. The fifth year with 670, and will end with about 725. The increase the first year was 90 pupils : the second, S3; the third 30; the fourth 103; the fifth 55, and a real Increase for the four years of 339. One point of interest is, of the increase, each year, about 50 stu dents came from the country and elsewhere to our town to live, are illustrative cf what the school does toward increasing our population. The first year the faculty con sisted of 9 teachers; the second 10; the third 10; the fourth 11; the fifth 13; and the school is so full two or three more are really needed. When the school opened it was in debt about $1 100 for furniture, and furnishings. That has been paid; $900 interest on bonds also, and today, as tne treasurer's report shows, the finances are very satis factory. School opened in the building and on the ground purchased of Mr Cox for $6000,00; about $500 were used to finish building and provide equipments. Last Sum mer and Fall our Board seeing the necessity of more room built a $10- 000 annex in form of auditorium, seating capacity a thousand, and four large recitation rooms, by public subscriptions of $2030 50 and borrowing the balance, with faith and confidence, that within a few years all will be well. With but a fair estimate upon the valuation of our school, it being a large corner lot in the heart of the town, High Point has evolved a School Plant, within four years of $30,000 in valuation. All educators, teachers and visi tors are profuse in compliments upoa its beauty and adaptibility. When the sohool opened, there were many conjectures as to the probability of the school's being conducted successfully, enough to make one tremble and the most successful doubt, but to-day, stands our relief with its growth, its reputation, its power. It is the pride and life-giving spirit of the town, and not only of the town but of the state, for our leading educators and public men refer to it as a school of ''unsurpassed ex cellence." Dr. Venable Pres , of University, says, "He has not seen such progress, growth, aud Inter erst in education as our school and plant indicate this side of Okla homa." Engineers Meet In Norfolk. Norfolk, May 14 The fifth biennial convention of the brother hood of Locomotive Engineers of the United States, Canada and Mexico, was formally opened here today by addresses by Grand Chief Engineer P. M. Arthur, Governor A. J. Montague, of Virginia; Mayor Beaman, of Norfolk; Mrs. W. A. Murdock, grand president of the Grand International Auxil iary, and others. The convention was called to order ? by Jas. V. Trevy, chairman of the joint com mittee on arrangements. spoU- for the children of Hih Point exercises of our Graded School. WATER WORKS. Every One Pleased the Result. With The Enterprise desires to empha size the remarkable record of the water committee and those lntei estea airectiy ana indirectly in putting in the water supply for High Point. With the exception of the delay in getting the tank, which was caused by a strike in the iron mills North, the work has pro gressed very rapidly and so smoothly that most of us did not re alize that the big undertaking was going on. The resorvoir was built, the machinery for the pump ing station placed, four miles or more of the main pipe put down, and the piping laid in town, all done without the blow of trumpets. But the most remarkable part of the work is that after its comple tion there is so little of it to do over again as is always the case in rounding up a job of this kind. A gentleman stopped the Enter prise on the street one day last week, and referring to the perfect manner in which the work was directed he said that it was remark able. He had seen several water plants erected and in almost every Instance there was more or less trouble with leaks, bad pipes, etc., for several months. Again, we have a plenty of good water for drinking purposes as well as an adequate supply for factories and fire purposes. In the tank and pipes ready for use there are about 500,000 gallons of water. As tbe tank of 150,000 gallons acts only as a reserve, in case of fire there would be an inexhaustible supply of water for a town of 15,000 people. Tbe water in the tank is simply an overflow from the pipes. In pump ing the pipes and tank full this week it was gratifying to see that after using 500,000 gallons of water from the resorvoir the water was still running over the dam. We could not wish for better results. In behalf ol the citizens of the town we extend thanks to the com mittee and all who had a part in the work. It is now up to the fire depart ment to keep up the work in that special direction and give ns a crack fire department. We believe it will be done. Coble to bo Chairman. Washington, May 14. The Democratic congressional cam paign committee to-night decided to make its headquaters in Wash ington and to increase the execu tive committee from 1 1 to 14 mem bers, of whom eight shall be mem bers of the congressional campaign committe and six from the outside. It is understood that Ben. T. Coble, of illinois, will accept the chair manship of the committee. Tbe headquarters of the committee will be in Chicago and this com mittee will have charge of the congressional campaign in the West, while the main committee will look after the East from Wash ington. For Sale Three lots on Reade street and two lots on hnglish. Apply at Enterprise office. nAHHER SALVE. aanst beaUm Mtve In the imortd. Onres Bcstms. Itohlav Humors, Pimples ana iwbuun. vesta m oiainf u ITT B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) is now recognized as a certain and sure cure for eczema, itching skin. humors, scabs, scales, water blist ers, pimples, aching bones or joints, boils, carbuncles, prickling pain in the skin, old eating sores, ulcers etc. Botauic Blood Balm taken internally, cures the worst and most deep-seated cases by enrich' ing, purifying and vitalizing the blood, thereby giving a healthy blood supply to the skin. Botanic Blood Balm is the only cure, to stay cured, for the awful, annoy ing skin troubles. Heals every sore and gives the rich glow of health to the skin. Builds up tbe broken down body and makes the blood red and nourishing Espe cially advised for chronic, old cas es that doctors, patent medicines and hot springs fail to cure. Drug gists, $1. To prove B. B. B. cures, sample sent free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and free medical advice sent in sealed letter. What Thin Polks MMd Is a greater power of digesting and assimilating food. For them Dr. Kings New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organs, gently expel all poisons from the system, en rich the blood, Improve appetite, make healthy flesh. Only 25c at Geo. A. Matton. Stand Llk. atone Wall. Between your children and the tortures of itching and burning ec zema, scaldbead or other skin dis eases. How ? why, by using Buck- len s Arnica Salve, earth s greatest healer. Ouickest cure for ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, cuts, burns or bruises. Infallible for piles. 25c at Geo. A. Matton. Holds Up s Oonarsssmsn. "At the end of the campaign," writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant congressman, "from over work, nervous tension, loss of sleep and constant speaking I bad about utterly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs in my body were out of order, but three bottles of Elec tric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all-around medicine ever sold over a druggist's counter." Over-worked, run-down men and weak, sickly women gain splendid health and vitality from Electric Bitters. Try them. Only 50c. Guaranteed by Geo. A. Matton. You never heard of any one using Fol ey's Honey and Tar and 1101 being satisfi ed. Wm. A. King. Give You This Bug'g'y If the Card with your name on it is drawn, fac simile of which is shown in lower left hand corner. . . THIS liili grade llabcock liuggy will lie given away 011 the second clay of June, at 3 o'clock p. 111., to the per son whose name appears 011 the card that is drawn. The draw ing of said card will lie con ducted by resoiisilile men men whose character will lie aliove reproach. You will lie entitled to as many cards as dol lars' worth you buy. For in stance, if you buy $5 worth you will get live cards; $15 worth, fifteen cards, and so 011. Hence, the more dollars' worth you purchase the greater your opportunity of getting same. THIS IS AN ADVERTISING PROPOSITION! Made for the purpose of increasing our sales during the spring months, and we propose to make this pay us by the extra amuunt of goods we expect to sell. You do not pay a penny more for your goods on this account All Our Goods Are Marked in Plain Figures and at a Very Small Margin of Profit. ONE PRICE AND FOR CASH For the above reason, viz.. One Price and for Cash, we claim to sell cheaper than any competitor who does not sell for Cashas we do. Our Boys and Children's Department will be complete, and remember we will take an interest in fitting you in a Nice New Spring Suit. You should see the Suits $5.00. $7.50. $10.00. Our Spring Goods are arriving daily and we are better prepared to furnish you with the Best Goods at Lowest Prices than at any previous time. In the event that a card is drawn with the name of a party who cannot be immediately located, we will first advertise for said person for the period of sixty days, and then if not located we will have the drawing repeated. Someone will get a buggy sure, and it's worth $80. MATTHEWS & 06BDRN, "IffHST The Clothing Folks. 304 South Elm St. IIZZIZZIZ SJomen. Wa Rhodra, Jam- Simp.. C F. Crcwa, To Bibcock Bu' " Van WUUna. H. Mattbrwi and T. .B Orbara. w - MATTHEWS & OGBURN Into a Watery Crave. Bryson City, N. C, May 6. The bodies of three Indian girls were found in the Ocona Luftee river, ten miles northeast of this place, yesterday. Their ages were six eight and eighteen years. They were pupils of the Cherokee Indian School in this county. Tiny bad escaped from the school and were on their way home and in attempting to ford the river were washed down and drowned. Rsvsals a Great Seorst. It is often asked how much startling curf s, that puzzles tbe best physicians, are offered by Or. King's New Discovery lor consumtli n. Here s tne becret. it cuts out the phlegm and germ-infected m cus, and lets the life-giving oxygen enrich and vitalize the blood. It heals the imnamed, cough-worn throat and lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs soon yield to Dr. King's New Discover, the most infallib'e remedy for all throit and lung diseases. (Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1 1. 00. Trial bottles free at Geo. A. Matton. Collector Wounded. The Salisbury Sun of Tuesday tells of an evciting distillery seiz ure in which Deputy Collectors known participated. It says: Tbere was a seizure in Stanley county Fridaynight that was fol lowed by an exciting incident. On Friday night Deputy Collector Sims and Agents Samuels and King went to two illicit distilleries believed to be owned by Tom Hill and destroyed the distilleries and about 1400 gallons of beer. The officers returned to Albemarle, wbere they were awaiting a train to Salisbury, when Hill appeared on the scene. He cut Mr. Sam- uels on the hand and attempted tojable to keep on ,heir work wilht cnK Ivfv vi l .t, knot, wlsinK a Biugle clay's time. Vou should stab Mr. King in the back was prevented from cutting Mr. King, however, and ran. The officers pursued Hill but did not succeed in catching him." Russian peasants are in revolt in sevetal provinces and are sacking estates. Accident insurance companies are said to have been defrauded of $4,000,000 by "fake" accidents. TraTSltna is Dansarous. Constant motion iars the kidneys which are kept in place in the body by delicate attachments. This is the reason that trav elers, train-men. street-car men, teamsters and all who drive very much suffer from kidney disease in some form. Foley's Kid nev Cure strengthens the kindevs and cures all forms of kidney and bladder dis eases, (.eo. H. Hausao, locomotive en gineer, Lima, O.. writes, ' Constant vib ration of the engine caused roe a great deal ot troiiine wmi my Kidneys, anu 1 got no relief until I used roley's kidney Cure. Wm. A. Ring. . . WE WILL . . DanseronB U Nssleolsd, Burns, cuts and other wounds often fail to beal properly if nelected and become troublesome sores. De Witt's Witch Haz el Salve prevents such consequences. Even where delay has aggravated the in jury DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve effect a cure. "I had a tunning sore on my leg thirty years," says H. V. Hartly, Yan keetown, Ind., "After using many reme dies, I tried DeWitt's Wilch Hazel Salve. A few botes healed the sore." Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Beware of counterfeits. Wm. A King. Solatio BhsumatUm Oured attar Your- tseo Tsars of BaDsruic. 'I have been afflicted with sciatic rheu matism for fourteen years," says Josh Edgar, of Germaotown, Cal. ''I was able to be around but constantly suffered. I tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Halm, which 1 did and was immediately relieved and in a short time cured, and I am happy to say it has not since return ed " Why not use tliit liniment and get well ? It is for sale by Geo A. Matton 'a Drug Store. Don't Start Wronir. Don't start the summer with a lingering cough or cold. We all know what a "sum mer cold" is. It's the hardest kind to cure. Often it 'hangs on" through tbe entire season. Take it in hand right now. A few doses of One Minute Cou u Cure will set vou right. Sure cure for coughs, colds. croup, grip, bronchitis all throat and lung troubles. ADsoiuteiy saie. acis ar once. Children like it. "One Minute Cough Cure is the best cough medicine I ever used." savs J. H. Bowles, Groveton, N. H. "I never found anylning else that acted so safely and quickly. Wm. A. Ring. No Loss of Tims'. I have sold Chamberlain's Colic, Chol era and Diarrhoea Remedy for yea's, and would rather tie out of coffee' and sugar than it. I sold five bottles of it yesterday to threshers that could go no farther, and they are at work again this morning. H. R. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above the threshers were Home. Y r sale by ueo. A. Million s urug store. Inks a Drowning' Kan. "Five years ago a disease the doctors called dyspepsia took such hold of me that I could scarcely go," writes Ge.. S. Marsh, well-known attorney of Nocona, Tex, ' I took quantities of pepsin and other medicines hut nothing helped me. As a drowning man grabs at a straw I grabbed at Kodol. I felt an improvement at once and after a few bottles am sound and well " Kcdol is the only preparation which exactly reproduces the natural di gestive juicea and consequently is the on ly one which digests any good food and cures any form of stomach trouble. Wm. A. Ring. WU1 Ours Oonsumptlon, A. A. Herren, Finch.Ark , writes, "Fol ey's Honey and Tar is the best prepara tion for coughs, colds and lung trouble. I know that it has cured consumption in the first stages." Wm. A. Ring. Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly adapted for asthma, bronchitis and hoarse ness. Wm. A. Ring. YOUR name and address will be written on a card and dropped in a box spe cially constructed for the pur pose. We wish to state here that the carpenter who made this box makes this statement, which is above his name on said box : 'This is to certify that I, personally, made this box, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it cannot be opened without showing signs of being tampered with. If necessary, I will make affidavit to same. " Signed R. H. Brooks."