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"1 4 -i kM 'WTW WEEKLY EDITION. I fi oo per Annum, in Advanct, , ', OA EDITION. -$400 perl 1 Advann, l ir6, 3 i fo " if- 3 j FAYETTEVILLE, N. 0. THURSDAY, JANTJAFY5, 1905 LB ! TOE, liKX NOl,ll3 NEW "BUil,T.IJ.XxIIw43 . .0.' 11' . Aat7ABAIfTBB0CVBB FOB MLB Itohlnjr, Blind. Blsedlng or Protruding PUm. Drngelsts refund the money il PAZO OINTMENT hill to cure any ease, no matter of bow long standing, in 8 to 14 days. Flrat application Itm esse ud res 50o. If your druggist hasn't it send Ms in stamps and it will be forwarded pott pall by. Earls Medloine Co., Bt. Louis, Mo. . .' 191;. . :.; V ., HOTEL EMPIRE , Broadway and "Ixtb-thlM 8t, NEW YOBK CITY. ovee' $250,000 ioiOTe JUBT COHPLBTBD Eleetrlo Clocks, Telephones and Automa tic Lighting Devices In Every Boom. -Completely Remodeled and Bedeeorated Refurnished throughout In Solid Mahog any and Braaa. On minute to Elevated and Subway Sta tiona. Take nearest oar at any Rail roae or Hteamboat Terminal, they all pan or tranifer to the Empire. Within eaty walking distance of all Theat re and Department Store. Restaurant noted for Excellent Cook ing, Efflolent Service and Mod erate Charges. Booms (with use of bath) II 60 per day np " " private ' 8 00 " Suites 8 60 " " W. JOHNSON QUINN. PROFESSIONAL CA.EDU NEILL A. SINCLAIR, Jk.ttona.o-VBJat-Xjaa'w, 117 DOBALDSeB nun, FATBTTBYILLB, M. . D.T.0ATES. A.ttomeyKt-Xiitw, BOOHS 2 and 8 K. of P. Bldg. V1TBTTBVTLLB, . O. Q. E. NIMOCKS, A.ttoxm.7'aat'tXjia'W. Offloe in K. of P. Building. 'Phone 229. General law practice. Notary Pnblio in Offloe. H. S. AVERITT, (Notary Pnblio) 118 Green Street, n, xw. o. B. MoD. Bobinaon (Notary Pnblie). John G. Shaw. Robinson & Shaw, Atton&yB-avtXij'OT. OFFICE 121 Donaldson Street, Fayette ville,. N. C. Prompt attention girento all business. D. L.lYlcDuffie ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW, BAT BOILDWO, arsB7'tt0inu. sr. o. J. H. MARSH. M. D., PlXT'SBlOlSUB SK.Sa.Ct lurgeon. flLXIPC 103 BAT STREET, UrrlUL raytttedUs, f. 0. Dr. E. L. HUNTER, Dentist, North-east Corner Market Square, FATXTTBTILLB, N. C. J. A. MacKethan, M. D. Praetioe limited to Disease, EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. OFFICE HOUB8 10 to 1, to 8 or by spec ial appointment. W Offloe Highimith Hospital. Newton H. Smith, General Manager. ar.nTH's Xt.al XJastJat Box t28, raysttsrUl, N. ft. BUYS 4 PCI I O olty houses Wa.ba.tf ana lots, farms, water powers, mineral deposits and business opportunities. Bofers by permission to Bank of Fay etterille. List yonr property with them ENNYROYAL PILLS jrrs. OMgiiiBl ana Ul Genuine, , Ja r iWr CHICHKHTKIfH KNUL1SU It KKM n4 OflU Hnid bum. wiM wlihlriMiibbot. l'HknAthtp. RofitMi lM.nrtw BttltnUm and Imlttv tltiH. Buy ? ir UniMl-t hum tor PrtlBlr, TctlMilsiU Md ''Kf Hftf ftir UfltfHS in Ufr b r tmrm M miU 10,000 TltU1. RoMttT 1,44 M4lw anaro, I'HH.A., 1A, PARKER'S una BALSAM i3 WlfM (hi k WILSON fc BOGXBS, OQo open DAY and NIGHT, P It' X I 1 a -- -- FUNERAL . ' (Oarmsoa Old Staad) v " air)tt)VUl), VT$ 1 . IBB BAILB04D QDIIItOI. TheBallroad Qoestion is QDdoubted ly the burning isso ot lbs day, a pol itio' now stand. The pnblio mind should be prepared for a ooosertati? and rational eooiiderstioo ot It Tbs President bas made it acute) and It Is well to realm bow far eren the former Cleelandite element in tbe Dumooratie party bat gone towards aooeptlng tbat wbiob, bot a short time ago, was held to be radical or "popnlitionTiew 1 For example, tbe Richmond Times Diipatsb, an exoellent paper of the anti Bryan aohool, diasoases tbe tabjeot in tbe following well-coniidered article t ollt.i- ( ' Tbe dobs from Washington is that President Booserelt and those members ot bis administration interested in the railroad rate legislation along tbe lines of bis message have begnn to realise tbat they hart a big fight pn their bands in trying to aooomplish anything at the present session of Congress, and are preparing' accordingly, as are also (be railroads. Tbe President is work log on one line; Beoretary Morton, of tbe Navy, on tbe other, and Mr. Morton is trying to get the railroad presidents to join with him. Tbe esuential differ eooe, as we understand il, between the plan proposed by tbe President and that proposed by Mr. Morton Is this : Tbey are both in faror of government supervision of rates, and both are in favor of giving tbe railroads tbe right of appeal to tbe courts as to whether or not tbe rate fixed by tbe Interstate Commeroe Commission is reasonable: bot tbe President proposes tbat the rate shall go into tfleot as soon as il is fixed by tbe Interstate Commerce Com mission, and tbat tbe ease shall be fought ont in the oourts thereafter, while Beoretary Morton proposes that the rate fixed by the Interstate Com meroe Commission shall not go into ef ffeot nntil the court shall have deoided tbat it is reasonable, in wbiob event tbe railroads would be rcaaired to refund to shippers the exoess charged. Beoretary Morton is also in lavor oi allowing tbe railroads to pool rates, wbiob, it is claimed, will have theeffeot to prevent rebates. The Washington oorrespondent ot the Now York Herald says tbat some ot tbe railroad men are inclined to ao oept Secretary Morton's iovitatioo and assist in tbe settlement of tbe question, bnt that most of tbem have to far de olined to join him, preferring to hold aloof and ttgbt ott any and all legisla tion tbat may be proposed. Bailroad men are repnted to be bright and farseelng, but if tbey are going to pursue tbis course; it they are bent on fighting all legislation in tbe line indi oated which miy be proposed, in our opinion they are making a serious blonder. Tbe general public are thor oughly dissatisfied with tbe present status, with rebates and other forms ot discrimination, and wben tbe pnblio become aroused in any jnst cause, sooner or later tbe desired rerorm will be accomplished. It is in recognition ot this state ot sentiment, of tbis popn lar demand, that the President has made bis reoommendation to Congress, and President Roosevelt is a powerful champion of any canse, and especially wben u9 esponses tbe just canse ot toe American public I Tbe fight is on. If the railroad men will come forward in a spirit of ojnoiliation and concession, in all probability they will be able to Ssot a fair oumpiomise, lor it is not the desire of the President or tbe poo- pie to oppress tbem. But it in a spirit of stubborn resistance and contempt of public sentiment they refuse to make any oonoeasion or to accept any fair compromise, and fight all proposed reforms, in tbe end tbey will bave to mike an unconditional surrender, and probably be compelled to accept the President's plan, if not soma measure even more stringent. The Times- Ditpatcb is no enemy of railroads. We reoogniis them as great and important industries in themselves, giving employment to large numbers of men, and we recognise tbat they are most Important factors in progress aod development. It would be a public oalamity to put them under regulations so harsh and restrictive as to destroy or seriously cripple them in their opera tlons; but tbey are quasi publio corpor al ioost they exist by virtue of popular concessions, aod they must deal fairly with the public, or as sore as fate the powers tbat gave them oorporate existenoe will lay its strong band npon tbem and compel tnem to refrain from all forms of discrimination and oppression. It is tbe business of a public journal to gather faots, to as oertain publio sentiment; to deal with conditions as tbey exist, and it is in a spirit ot friendliness and not ot preju diced antagonism mat we are trying to impress upon the railroad rulers tbat their methods of rate-cutting, rebates, race offs and discrimination are nn satisfactory t that the publio are bent on change whioh tbey belieye to be oeoeBsary, and tbat it is tbe part ot wisdom for tbe railroad rulers to reoog Diss these plain faots and ot their own accord to meet these popular demands in a spirit ot concession' and concilia tion. l til HVMal II4MI. By John KmIs. Four seasons fill the msainre of the veari There are tonr seasons in the mind of - man He has his lusty Spring, when fancy dear Takes in alt beanty with an easy nam ... . . : He ha bis Summer', when luxurious. V Spring's honeyed ond of yosthful thonsht he roves To rnminate, and by suoh dreaming high I nearest nnto He vent quiet cove Hjs tool has in it Antumn, when his . .'. wintrs Hs furleth olosei oontented so to look Un mists in idleness, to let fair tningi Pais by nnhseded a a threshold 4rook. v . " He ba hi Winter, tod, oi pale mis feature. Or else be wonld forego hi mortal nature. . A Frightened Hone ' Running like mad down tbe street dnmolna the occupants, or a hundred other accidents, are everv day occur rences. It behooves everybody to have a reliable Salve handy and there's none si good Bucklen'i Amies fuwa. Barn. Cuts. Sore. Eciema snd Piles, disappear quickly under it oothloo- eflect. 150 at B B Sedberry dt Son Drug Store, . : . HIIIIOIA'I aBOLITIOI Of IHI 8BAID i Minnesota bas mads so interesting, if not alarming, experiment in abolish ing tbe grand jury system. At tht last lection tbe people of that 8tate, by majority of more than 100,000, adopted an amendment to the State constitution to that effect. The amendment makes it mandatory npon tbe newly elected legislature to provide some method of bringing to trial accused persoos other tbaA by Indictment at the bands of a grand Jury. The change, wo an told, is made in response to a strong pnblie sentiment which regards tbe grand jury system as worthless, if nothing worse, It was argned by those who advocated tbe amendment , tbat the testimony before tbe grand jury is, after all, only tbat in the possession ot tbe State's prosecuting officer or easily obtainable by him and that Its presentation to i grand Jury is suporflaoos. ' -Tbe Norfolk Virginian-Pilot obarae- tensts tbe aation or Minnesota as a momentous step, and adds: "The grand jnry system, a we on derstand it, originated with onr Saxon forefathers, and by tbe constitution of Clarendon was indelibly axed in and made part oi tbe Hinglisb Law. rroi sioo for it is made in the constitution of tbe United Bts'es, and in 'the laws of tbe State of Virginia, and it has ever been regarded as one of the time. bonored institutions ot onr form ot government as well as a safe gnard to onr people. Thefunotion of the grand jury bas never been to try eases, but simply to say whether or not the faots ot any particular oase were ot such a nature that one of their fellow-oitisens sbonld be put upon his trial before a petit jury, and generally to inquire into violations ot tbe law in their com munity. "It Is mnob to be feared tbat a time may oome in tbe State of Minnesota ben tbe failure of some eorrnpt or limid prosecutor to perform the duties ot his offloe may result in evilly dis posed persoos going nnpunisbed. In the seoresy ot tbe grand jury room the responsibility of indloting a man is not individual, bot it is the act of several men collectively, and as grand jurors are not offloe holders and generally not offloe seekers, tbey have no fear or favor to interfere with tbe discharge of their doty. Again as the jurors oome from tbe body of tbe people, they fre quently know- of abuses ot the law wbiob wonld not be known to tbe pros eouting offloer, and take measures to oorreot tbe same. Tbe grand jury system is one tbat we trust will long prevail in this State." Tbe Atlanta Conatitntioo, in tbe course ot ao interesting article on the subject, has tbis to say : "There are two sides to the question. In perhaps nine cases ont ot ten, the prosecuting offloer is better able to judge of tbe relevanoy aod value of testimony tban is any member of a grand jcry, or than tbe collective wis dom of that body; in some eases tho grand jury may, with tbe best of inten lions, provp an obstacle to the admin istration of justioe, or, at best, a needless fifth wheel to tho wagon of prosecution. Bnt in the tenth ease the judgment of tbe grand jury may be the better. Too often prosecuting offloers proceed on the theory tbat it is their duty to convict rather tban to see that exact justice is done. Sometimes a man holding tbat important office permits himself to be swayed by per sonal prejudice once in a great while one is found 0.en to tba suspioion ot using tbe power of bis flbe oorrnptly. Ia such oaBestbegrand jnry may prove of great value in preventing wrong. The grand jury, like tbe whole sys tern ot jury trial, has beeome so thor ougbly a part of Ibe administration ot tbe oourts under onr Anglo-Saxon inheritance tbat it is not likely to be generally abandoned nntil some other method is proven distinctly better. However, tbe outcome ot the Minne sota experiment will be watched with interest." I0B IHI IFBaXBXIBIF. Oxford PablisUdgw. We bsve before alluded to the can didacy of Judge A. W. Graham for Speaker ot tbe next boose of Repre sentatives, and to bis eminent qualifi oationa for this important position. We are glad to say to onr readers among whi m are m toy of bis nemeious friends, tbat his chances for the eleotion to tbis position are very bright, as hs has a large following in tbe different sections of tbe State. From many sec tions oome words of approval of his candidacy and assurances of support. Judge Urabem bas, as we bave be fore pointed out, several qualifications whioh peculiaily fit him (or this posi tion. He has bad long experience in the Lsgislatute, knows most of the members of that body, knows legisla tion and how to deal with the many perplexing and intricate problems with wbiob it has to deal. Besides be is an able and experienced parliamentarian. He is also just, fair, and capable, and is in all respeola well fitted for the po sition, having that calm, patient and judicial manner aod nature whioh is especially required in this position- us knows 4he people, tie is acquainted with legislation. He ia fitted for the position, and besides ail this, bis party servioes, we believe, entitle him to the consideration ot the next Legislature. He ha served tbe party long and well, and has soueht and held few office. His friend feel tbat thi time he should be honored. He has on several ooea ion given hi servioes to the party at a nsrional sacrifice, but still makes no demands for that, yet his friends feel he sbonld not be forgotten. 1 1 Bnblio efflae a publio trust T Then do man hai mora fully been faithful to that trust than Judge Graham. Is Dubllo office a reward for faithful pub lie service t Then surelv no man is more entitled to be bonored than he. Is nubile offloe for those who have proved themselves worthy and competent 1 Then no man ean present a more worthy rsoord than he. Knowing him well and having seen bin tried in all the relations of life personal and po litical we can sav that no man more deserve to be honored.' Ltt him be elected 8peaker. . A Plsasant Pill No PHI Is as pleasant and positive ss Da Witt's uttie Kativ ttisers. uswnt's ut ile Earl Risers are so mild and affective that children, delicate ladies and weak neonla snlov their elsansice effect, while strong people say they are the beat liver pills told. Bold by Ail Druggists, MI CaUKl OF '8. - A recent Issue ot the Washington Post says t I "There have been campaigns in which ehalrmsn, mansgsrs, and fund were really needed. Boob a campaign occurred in 1896. Id tbat momentous struggle free coinage wonld probably bave been trinmphaut if the gold standard fight bad not been adroitly managed and backed by a good deal 01 reaoy money," : air. Lawson, in bis last atticle, givrt the history of the purohase ot the elec tion of 1896 by the Goldbog and Be publican. Speaking of H H. Sogers, ot the Oil Trust, Lawson say 1 7 He began by letting me into tbe secret that tbe sbanoes ot a MoKlnle victory in tbe eleotion tbe following week looked pretty bad, and tbat tbe latest earnest of the States showed tbat unites something radical were done Bryan wonld win.. Henna esllei into consultation half a dosan of tb biggest financiers in Wall street, ani it was deoided to turn at least five of tbe doubtful 8tate. To do tbis a tund of $6,000,000 bad been raised nnder Rogers' direction, to be tnrned over to Mark Uanna and McKinley's cousin, Oiborne. through John Moore, tbe Wall street broker, who was aoting as Uogers' representative in collecting money. "Lawson," said Mr. Rogers, looking at me with intense and deadly serious ness, his voice charged with oonviotioo, "If Bryan's elected there will be tuoh a panic- in Ibu oonatry as the world has never seen, and- with his money ideas and tbe erssy-headed radicals be will call to Washington to administer the nation's affairs, business will surely be destroyed and tbe working people softer untold misery. You know we all bate to do wbat Uncle Mark says is neoeasarv, bnt it's a oase ot some of us saeriloiog something for the country's good. BryaB's eleotion would set our eoootry back a century, and I believe it is tbe saored duty of every honest American to do wbat be can to save his land from soeb a calamity." The "System's7 conscience has its own quaint logic the logio of eelf-in tersst and tbis is bow it reasoned: "The eleotion of Bryan wonld disturb onr control of Amerioan institutions, therefore American institutions wonld be destroyed by Bryan's election. On us, tbe 'System,' devolves tbe sacred it expensive duty of saving the nation. and, however abhorrent to our flue moral sense, patriotism eompels us to spend millions in bribing and cor rupting tbe electorate so tbat virtue, Standard Oil,' and J. r. Morgan may continue tbe good work of earing for tbe poblio's interests as their own." It was so essentially in harmony witb the 'Standard Oil' code 'Every thing for God (our God); God (ocr God) in everything' tbis willingness o commit even the greatest wrong, sub verting tbe will of tbe people in tbe exercise of tbeir highest function -the eleotion of a president but only tbat good (tbeir good) might come of it. It was no more tban selfish greed tricked oot in the noble trappings of morality, an infamous orime disguised as patriot ism. It is to be hoped that Mr. Lawson will not stop at the eampaiga ot 1896, but continue his revelation so as to include the story ot the herculean efforts which the Goldbogs and Bepnb lioaos pnt forth in 1898 aod 1900 to prevent a renewal of that com bination ot tbe opponents of the Re publican party whioh had frightened them so greatly, and cost them so much money to overcome, in 1896 The mills of the Gods seem to be keeping pace with modern progress, and we may get tbe whole story sooner than by the ancient schedule. thi waiue or reiiT rown. "While tbis Is a government of par ties," ssvs a recent editorial in tbe Km poria "GtBitte," 'and while, of course, partisans will govern tbe ooontry (or many years to come, yet partisan lead en more and more are being guided not to say scared by tbe non-partisan vote. Aod tbe members of parties are pretty generally looking about tbem tor political instruction, and no longer take tbeir platforms and candidates canned by the party machine " On tbis Collier's ot December 24 comments by saying 1 "Mr. White applies these truths to journalism and its future, pointing out 'with what faith and with wbat trust Americans are looking to antbentio, unbiased sources for tbeir political information and comment. Tbe party organ bas its plaoe but the area it occupies in tbe respeot ot tbe people is growing smaller every year.' The independent voting In Missouri, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, New York, and other 8tatee has been much commented on, bnt we bave not seen mush about the result in tbe State ot Washington. One ot onr eorrespodente from that State analyses tbe situation thust 'He eontcst bas been along similar lines 10 that of Gov ernor LaFollette. The revolt here has been over the establishment of a Rail road Commission, or rather the defeat ot tbat measure by Ibe railroad lobby, and a protest against ibe disgraceful surrender of tbe last Republican Con vention to tbe railroads, wbiob was complete and most barefaced. While the Democratic candidate was not sue cestui in securing election, the vote showed the sentiment of the people on the ouestion at issue. Roosevelt'e ma jority, was 71,000, though the most sanguine 01 dis supporters did not ex poet oO.UW while tbe normal Republi can majority is between 80.000 and 35.000. Mead, the railroad eandidate (or Governor, only cot in witb lojoU. His opponent was ex-Senator George Tnrner ot tbe Alaska Boundary com mission, who bot for tbe overwhelming Roosevelt sentiment wonld have doubt lee been elected ' On this showing ths Spokane 'Review' elalmt tor Washing ton a larger Independent vote propor tionately than any other State in tbe Union. However that may be, it is true that the growth of Independence politically I striking 111 ta nortn west Lost His Chip Wa a sua has tat his grip, ca the af tin or lira, vmm nmpuv sr twrronamg tat oral aarv dntlts that kutrtMS mains Bodr Inn said, krela dnil His Irrtr Is U ot onto. Bt- i unr nun an waas M ihu um liy win, two Iwm will iMtors Ufa (the bed aad a hid. aad sad alaasaita el His asata. Std,1! LlrwTikki tu ms? lake, fleas- In ia saws MiuMwry m mm, wwwwui 9 koeeWt aoatad tablets la a saavaalsat so, so o. B, Msdeetrr's Boas. - IOirig'8 OLOBT'l I0H00L 0L0IIIO. Fayetteville. N. C. Dso'r 23, 1904. Mb. Editoi 1 We shall have to quote the words. "Better late tban never," by way ot beginning tbe tardy report ot tbe school close at Loafer's Glory, wbiob ioox place on tbe eighteenth ot No vember. For three weeks prior to tbat time, a half hour of each noon recess was daily devoted to practice, tbat no time be lost from the regular sohool work, and results were most gratifying. tor at tbe end ot tbe time eight songs naa neen learned witboot tbe aid of books or mosio, and 'tis little wondei that, sleeping and wskiog, our braio was a medley of "Tenting To-Ntght," ioostantinople." "Peanut Bong." etc. "Many bands make iebt work." and tbe Loafer's Glory pnpils are 'specially eaptoie and willing, so tbe work at leoaani npoo suott an occasion was quickly despatched. An improvised s age with a back ground of miniature pine and sprnee trees showed prettily against the white eortaios wbiob were decorated with terns and a few late chrysanthemums, and across tbe (root lanterns bung 10 opsn globes of evergreens. A good fall of snow early in tbe week bad failed to dampen the ardor, but some wbat lessened tbe numbers. Fridav night, however, was aocpioious ad before sunset tbe patrons began to arrive, and by six o'clock every avails ble seat was occupied and tbe vestibule crowded. Witb Clarence to read tbe Drotrramme. Edwin to slide tbe curtain, and Willard . - J T.U i 4 I uu uuu tu bui as usuera, everyiaiog went like clockwork, and for one bgur anu thirty-five minutes tbe pupils entertained an audience which we bave never seen equalled for attention and good order. "My Country." fifty voices etrong. opened tbe exercises and was well done wben we consider that never before had tbe obildreu sung in publio: one exoeptlon, however, for when the boys wete putting np tbe curtain in the morning, one little chap oame to ns with beaming face, exolaiming, ''I've been in a curtain before, I was in one at Cub Creek " Wilson made an ideal "nigger" preacher, and Gutob was perfect as a doctor, while Lois, in her grandmother's old fashioned silk dresB and lace man tle, recited most pathetically the woes ot an old mtid. "Suanee River" btougbt things to a olose, aod so well was it sung tbat a few of tbe audience sbed tears. Things like tbat do bring to mind tbe possibilities of these ohildreo in the mountains and ooeoaonot help feeling that every enort spent for tbeir ad vanoement is well worth while. Tbeir devotion, too, is ptculiarly touebing. It is always tbe custom np here for tbe teacher to "treat" tbe children on tbe last day of school, bnt the children at Loafer "tnrned tbe ta bles" and began treating the ttajher two days beforehand. Local spirit develops to a wonderful degree, and tbe rivalry is wholesome bot amusing. For instance, the school a mi'e from onrs, which has always been piited against ours, closed a week later, knd one of onr little boys, on his way to tbeir entertainment, stoutly de elared: "I'm not going to laogh at anything they have," and at the end of every song or recitation he would whisper to us, "Tbey haven't beat ns jet." . H. M. OurlMesd "Little Irith" Cumberland, N C. Dec. 27. 1904. Editor Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, IS. C , Bib: Your oorrespondent. Mr. 8. R. Parker, (belter known as Little Irish) ia qaite sick, confined to bis bed, has been for some days past. He requests me to notify you daily ot his condition, and in compliance with my promise to him, I shall propose doiog bo for a While; you may publish same at your option. Mr. Parker has been qnite low; pneumonia, probably, bis trouble. Tbe writer is glad to note tbat he is con valescing, and is perceptibly improv ing. We trnst that he will sooa be sble to correspond with the Observer, and join his friends in tbe all sirs of life. Deo. 28 '04 I am pleased to inform you that Mr. S. R- Parker continues to manifest signs of improvement. He is quite reduced in flash and strength, bnt lhare is every indication tbat he Will be all right again in a short while. Deo. 28. '04 Tbis morning finds Mr. 8. R. Parker right moon improved. During yester day be sat op mnob of tbe time. It is hoped by bis many friends tbat he will soon have entirely reoovered. Yours truly, P.M. A Joist riedgs. Mr. F. R. Rose, secretary of the chamber oi commerce, who was slso secretary of the mass-meeting, held In the court-room on the 17th Inst., to consider the cotton situation, has been sending out to the different townships printed copies ot the resolutions pass ed at that meeting, together with a form o pledge for signature Follow ing is the full text of the pledge: We, the undersigned cotton planters. residing In township, pledge ourselves to reduce the cotton acreage on any lands cultivated by us or otherwise nnder our control for the year 1905 as compared with the year 1004. by tbe number ot acres placed opposite our Indivldusl names, and to make as near as possible s correspond ing reduction in the use of commercial fertilisers. Please note that tbe above resolutions recommend a reduction ol st least 15 pei cent. We. tbe undersigned, on our part as merchants and cotton factors, pledge ourselves not to advance money and supplies on crop time to any cotton plasters who decline to obligate tbem selves to reduce the cotton acreage and the use of commercial fertilisers at least S per cent. Fight Will Be Bitter Those who will persist in closing their esrs against the continual recom mendation of Dr King's New Discov ery for Consumption, will have a long snd bitter fight witb tbeir troubles, 11 not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T R Beall ol Beall. Miss, bas to say: "Last fall my wife bad every symptom of consumption. She took Dr King's New discovery After everything else had failed. Improve meet came at once and four bottles en tirely cured her." . Guaranteed by B B 8edberry Ac 80ns, Druggists. Price 500 and St 00, Trial potties tree. PE0BABLY FATAL DIFFICULTY, A Prominent Raleigh Business Man Shot by His Partner. 8poeial to th O horror. Raleigh, N. C, Dec'r 29th, 19042 p. m. J. H. Alford, a prominent citizen and senior member of the printing firm of Alford, Bynum and Christophers, was shot, probably fatally, todsy by one of his partners, Raymond D Bynum, Alford, who is senior deacon of the First Baptist cbnrch here, Is in the hospital In a precarious condition. Bynum fled immediately after the shooting, and at 2 o'clock had not been arrested. The shooting grew out of a business dispute, and occurred in the firm's place of business. Maxweu. Gorman. Joaes E. Altwd Dsii From Friday', Daily The shooting of Jas. H. Alford in Raleigh yesterday, the acoonnt of which was given in a special dispatch to tbe Observer, resulted fatally, as is shown in ihe following correspondence to tbe Wilmington Messenger : "Alford had been dissatisfied with Rynnm's behavior and proposed to By num to buy tbe latter out. Bynum went into tbe place and, Alford says, weot towards bim, cursing, and drew revolver. Alford rushed towards d m to prevent bis shooting, bnt Bynum held the pistol olose to Allord and shot bim twice In tbe right breast, one bul let lodging in bis body, tbe other pas sing out and breaking tbe shoulder blade. "Bynum left Alford Ivinr on the flior and weot towards bis home. Christophers was tbe only other perco n in the printing room where tbe eboot ing oocorred, but waB unable lo pre vent it. Nobrdy seemed to think of makiog ioetant pursuit ot Bynum. A doctor took Alford to tbe Rex hospital. Tbe polioe, aided by deputy sheriff j, went in search of Uynnm r. was found be bad gone to tbe store ct a negro in east Rtleigh, and had telephoned to a wbite man, bis oonsin, a mile east of tbe city, that be was going there. Later a telephone message was sent from tbe cousin's honee to a plaoe down town, oalling 00 tbe bouse owner, who, is a lawyer, to burry home. The police and deputies went to tbis oouutry bouse and while some watched it others searched some thick woods beyond. Alford 16 a man of most eminent obaraoter and is held in extremely high regard by everybody, lie died tonight at Rex hospital. Bynum is still at large." HIITIie Or IHI 0B1ID LODOI. Laying Corner Stone of Agricultural Building. There will be a special meetiog of ebe Grand Lodge of Mesons on Toes day, January 10, 1905, to lay the corner stone of tbe Agricultural Building at tbe North Cuolioa College of Agricul ture aod MeobaLical Arts at Raleigh. An address will be delivered by Gov ernor Ayoock, this being the last sot of his administration and his last public speech before becoming a private citi- X9U. The Masonic ceremony will be per formed at 3:30 o'olock, p. m. It is ex pected tbat tbe legislature will attend in a body; and that a very large num ber of Masons from all over the State will be present. It will be a great oc casion, followed next day by the inau gnratioo ot Governor Glenn. Harriad. At Roslin, oo December 26ib, by John Smith, J. P., Mr. G. L William son, of Gray's Creek, and Miss Minnie Legett, of Durb&m, N. C. 1 LITTIB F0M LOBIUA. Corrsspondenee of the Uboarrar. Lobelia, Deo. 28, 1904. Mr Editor : Once more we will endeavor to give you a few ot tbe Little River happen ings, though ws haven't anything ot importance. Mr. J. 11. Smith, of Lobelia, is very siok, we are sorry to learn. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. McGill of Lorn- berdale are spending the Christmas holidays at Lobelia. Mr. Archie bmilh of McNeill, Miss., is borne for a few days. Christmas passed off quietly in this country, everybody was sober and so ciable. Not a single fight or anything ot the kind happened in our neighbor hood, though not many miles away we learn that one coon shot and killed another the day after Christmas. A Kelly negro killed a Monroe negro at Jim Haley's in Harnett county. Sup pose all parties concerned in tbe trage dy were druck Kelly is still at large with no due to b s whereabonta so far, but we hope, however, the officials can find him. Tbis is very changeable weather around Lobelia. Yesterday was as hot as summer, while today is an excep tionally cold day. We learn Mr. Wm. Keith and Miss Cameron were to get married last night near Vass. We arc personally acquain ted witb Mr. Keith; he is a fine young man, and is engaged in tbe lumber business for Mr. W. H. Britton, in South Carolina. We extend our best wishes to Ihem and hope to see others follow their example. Salmagundi's letter in last week's Observer was splendid. Write again Sal, we love to be seeing your wit in blaok and white. Mr. aod Mrs. M. F. Scott, ot Fay etteville, are visiting Mrs. Scott's chil dren near Lobelia tbis week, and lots ot others are tramping ronnd in our oommunity. All is well tbat ends well. Lix Safeguard Against Aeoident. The best safeguard against aocident Is to Bsc good judgment in directing every act. Bat. accidents will of tea ocour in spite ot every effort to prevent them. The best safeguard against In jnry resulting from accidents Is Elliott's Emulsified Oil Liniment. It Is the most serviceable ao cident and Emergency Liniment ever maas ana is ins most satisfactory lani- mens ror use in me raaauy ana on ani mals ever offered. Large bottle 28 ot. B. K. ttedberry's Boas. T. LSJKiI'M HOSPITAL. (From a valuad correspondent ) A few words about St. Luke's Hos pital. No more beneficent work has been done in Fayetteville tban that which nas resulted in tbe building of Dr. J H, Marsh's fine hospital on Hay mount. Standing on the crest of the hill, on the wide expanse of the old Arsenal ground, tbe situation of St. Luke's Is meal. From its wide and sunny plaz zas the view is most attractive. On one hand, some of the handsome homes ot Haymount are seen; on the other, groves 01 stately oaks and evergreen pine form a different view, and In front broad fields extend away to the horizon. Away from tbe noise of the streets, with tbe pnre, fresh, health laden, country air to Invigorate, an invalid nas every aid 01 nature toward tne restoration ol health. The hospital bnlldlng Is moat at. tractive. The rooms are sunny and cheerful, prettily famished, and many 01 mem nave open nreplscee In addl tlon to the finest hot water radiation The broad halls and corridors are well lighted and ventilated, while the bath rooms witb tiled boors are all that can be desired. On tbe first floor, one en ters a bright and cozy vestibule, with s bright coal fire, and opening from the piazza ii the men's smoking room, a large, sunny loom, with library, bath and comfortable chairs. On the second floor Is the bright sun parlor, most comfortably furnlst ed as a sit ting room for the women patients, The oroeratln? room on the first floor has a tiled floor, and Is fitted with all modern Bursical annllanrci. The graduate nurses in charge hsve had years of experience In the best northern hospitals, and under their di rection the patients have every caie snd attention, while the delicious fare is so daintily prepared and served that a patient just must Improve. With tbe most skillful surgical and medical care, the best and most careful nursing snd the home like surroundings, St. Luke's Hospital offers unequalled ad vantages to tbe invalids and those In need of surgical aid. G. Oikorn AlUn. Wednesdsy evening at 9 45 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. I, Allen, corner of Rnssell and Dick streets in this city, Mr. George Hays Osborne, a young man of fine business standing in New Haven, Conn., was nnlted In marriage to Miss Frances Lanier Allen, one of the love liest young women in Fayetteville so cial circles, the Impressive ceremony being performed by Rev. J B. Hurley. The best man was Mr. Milton Brad ley of New Haves, Conn, and the groomsman Mr. Stanley Mansfield. The maid of honor was Mrs. Eva Dod son, elder sister of the bride, who were white crepe de chene, snd carried pink carnations. The bride's dress was of elegant white silk and veil, and her bouquet was ot white roses. The Interior decorations ol the hall snd parlor were very tasteful in holly, mistletoe, crimson carnations and col ored lights. There was a delightful reception the evening before to the friends and relatives of the family, the only Invited guests to this beautiful home marriage. The golng-away gown of the bride was of tailor-made bine cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne will take in Washington and New York on their wedding trip. Cbrittstu Aftermath Last week, at bis handsome resi dence ou Rowan street, Col. J. B Starr informally but very hospitably reoeived the following friends to erjoy with bim an evening of tbe Christmas holidays, spent after tbe fashion of old times: Maj. E. J. Hale, Cspt. J. J. Crosswell, Capt. D. H. Graves, Messrs. J F. Har rison, W. G. Hall, S. H.Strapge, Robt. Strange, H. T. Drake, J. D. Williams, J. H. Myrover. These guests beoame right away ou the business of tbe eve ning intent; and, after hearty hand shakes and the lighting of oigais, had tbe cards shoffled and tbe saore fixed, and till well on toward midnight there was a mixture ot bard playing, rquab bling over oertain leads and laments tions over bad luck. Tbe result was lamentable, the host being presented with the booby, by Mrs. 8. H. Strange, for having made tbe worst score ot tne evening. Mrs. 8. H. Strange and Mrs. Joo. D. Williams then ornamented the table in the centre witb tbe erown pieoe of the evening a great bowl of egg nog, faultless in its ingredients, preparation and generous measure, and these two fair dames made the last hour ot tbe occasion unalloyed in erjoymeot. The guests made tbeir farewells to their host, with Ibe fervent wish in their hearts tbat this fine old Confeder ate soldier may have yet to enjoy many a Christmas of a green old age. OoMUsMBt to a raTettevllle lu. One ot the leading fire journals of Amerioa, "The Western Fireman," writing of the future ot tbe Nation Firemen's Association, bas this to say of its president: "Tbe accession of Hon. Jss. D. Mc Neill ot North Carolina to the presi denoy has brought an element of power to the tireless men who bave oberished the good work. Mr. McNeill supple moots the impulsive temperament of the Southern Anglo-Saxon witb discretion, tact and dispatch in his methods. His twenty years in the fire service makes bim oonsumately familiar with its every detail, and bis prominent Identity with the councils ot his State invest him witb tbe experience so valuable to tbe organisation, whose management needs a strong and taotfol adviser. It may be said tbe National Association has just entered upon its great future and made already some good pages In history. A Costly Mistake Blunders sre sometimes very expen sive. Occasionally life itself is tbe price of a mlstske, but you'll never be wrong If you take Dr King's New Life Pills for Dyspepels, Dizziness, Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles. Tbey are gentle yet thorough. 15c at a a tseaDcrry a eons urug wore. ion TlnraoBi AJhowJ! 2 dtage when neatly at UTtm. Onu Ann K1 a ... J ! 1. l jTerythlng wat, durable and attractta D Am Abb ah nn 11 hs BUY OUR HARNESS and it will be a source of mnnh m-.fis.. turn to see yonr horses admired by all. We have the low-priced kind, too; but the best is always the cheapest and most sat isfactory. Constantly on hand a Fnll Line ol Vehicles. J. A. IIli S, FayettOTilla, N. 0. FAYETTEYILLE MARBLF AND GRANITE WORKS. Strictly First-Class Work. Call at my yard or write for prices. Respectfully, E. L. REM8BURG, Proprietor, t ayetteville. N. C. LACQUERET makes OLD FURNITURE floors and woodwork, Look Liie lv ! Removes all RnrAtnhA and nthar m&rlra of wear, and gives new life snd lustre to anything msde of wood. Made in 8 col ors and dear to match all kinds of woods. For sale by 1RBHUB WE CABBY The Largest and Best Assorted Stock of DRUGS in the city. Quick Delivery. PUG-GQ CHRISTMAS 1904. Don't fail to oall at oar store this week and see onr HOLIDAY GOOD:. Our lino of Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Soaps, Bituhes, Combs, is complete and well seleoted. Beantifnl line Box Candy Nunnally's aad De Wolf's All brands ot Cigars. Prompt and polite attention. McDuffie Drug Store (FRANKLIN S MOORE), Prescription Druggists, B. W. Cor Market Square. Dav phono, 120: Nishi 'phono, SOI, CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS If you will only oblige ns by coming into our store we will show you The Finest line of X m a Presents ever shown In this city. - It will cost you nothing to some and see, and it will be a pleainre to show you our great variety of irlfts SEDBEEBY'S PAJaJSvOOD PHAKMAOT. "If you don't oome, you'll wish you had,' .1905. That the blessings of the '., season be yours is ths wish of - A.. S. HU8KE, who Is prepared, as here tofore, to do all In his power to contribute to your welfare and bappU A, 8. HU8K1. t 1 Oreoer, I
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