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THE OBSERVER. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1908. J. HALE, Editor and Proprietor. E. J. Hal, Jr Business Manager, THE MEETING OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE . COMMITEE AND NATION AL POLITICS. The platform adopted by the Ne braska Democratic State Convention on March 6th, which i understood to embody substantially Mr. Bryan's views, contained the following on the subject of State .Rights a applied to present conditions: "Believing, with Jefferson, in 'the support of the state governments in all their rights as the most competent administrations for our domestic con cerns and the siiiest bulwark against anti-republican tendencies;' and 'la the preservation of the general gov ernment in its whole ' constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad,' we are opposed to the centralization implied in the suggestions, now frequently made, that the powers of jhe general government should be extended by ju dicial construction. While we favor the exercise by the general govern ment of all its constitutional author ity for the prevention of monopoly and' for the regulation of Interstate com merce, we insist that federal remedies shall be added to, and not substituted for, state remedies. We insist upon the recognition of the distinction be tween the natural man and the artt ficlal person, called a corporation, and we favor the enactment of such laws as may be necessary to compel for eign corporations to submit their legal - disputes to the courts of the states in which they do business, and thus place themselves upon the same foot ing as domestic corporations." On March 7th, the "Bryan Associa tion of Cumberland" was organized. Among the resolutions adopted by it was the following: "That we approve and endorse the Platform and Principles adopted by the said Nebraska Democratic Con vention as a correct statement of the fundamental principles of the Demcj cratic Party as applied to the present needs of the country. A letter from the secretary of the Association (Mr. M alloy) was printed in the Raleigh News and Observer of Wednesday morning. March 11th, which contained the following para graph (not published): "I am instructed by the. Association to send you this letter with the re quest that you publish it in your Wed nesday morning's issue, so that each member of the State Executive Com mittee may have seen it upon the com mittee's assembling on Wednesday ev ening." Secretary Mallor's letter, as pub , llshed in the News and Observer of Wednesday morning. March 11th, con tained the following: "At the meeting called for the forma tion of the Bryan Association of Cum berland on Saturday, March 7th. the following resolution, offered by Hon. H. McD. Robinson, was unanimously adopted: V 'Resolved, That this meeting re quests the State Executive Committee at its meeting in Raleigh on next .; Wednesday to approve the nomination of Mr. Bryan and the principles of the Nebraska platform; and that Major E. J. Hale, as the representative of this section on the Central Committee, ' be requested to offer a resolution to this effect and urge Its adoption by the committee.' " In compliance with the above re quest. Major Hale prepared the fol lowing, vis: "Whereas, the great body of the , Democratic voters of North Carolina favor the nomination of William J. ' ' Bryan, of Nebraska, for President; and whereas, the State Democratic Convention of 1906, which elected this Committee, recommended his nomi- v nation by the National Convention bf 1908. '-- - . "Resolved, - that this Committee hereby expresses its hearty concur rence with the sentiment and action tecited above, and congratulates the Democracy of North Carolina upon the certain prospect that their wishes will be gratified by the nomination of Mr. Bryan by the Democratic National convention at Denver." : It was Major Hale's Intention to ask the Chairman to recognize' him for the purpose of Introducing the above resolution Immediately upon the con clusion of the business for which the meeting of the Committee was called, vis: the choosing of the time , and place for holding the State Conven tion. Immediately upon the conclu sion of the roll-call, however, and be fore any other business had been en tered upon, Mr. Scales, of Guilford, addressed the Committee, and offered the resolution elsewhere printed. Mr. Clarkson, of Charlotte, moved, as a 'substitute for Mr. ScalesV resolu tion, that the matter be referred to the State Convention of 1908. - Major Hale then addressed the Committee, stating his Intention as above (and as foreshadowed In Secretary Malloy's letter, published in the News and Ob server that morning), and read the resolution prepared by him (quoted above). He said that he, in common with all North Carolinians, would be delighted to see so distinguished a North Carolinian as Governor Aycock honored with the nomination for the Vice-presidency, as called tor in Mr. Scales's resolution, but that sundry cir cumstances had occurred since the Convention of 1906 to make It expe dient to draw the line Bharply on the question of concurring with the part of the ,8tate Convention's resolution n-cummeniUng Mr. Bryan's nomina tion; that, among the circumstances reforred to, was the fact that It had Leon said that this committee was not ! sentiment representative of the body (the State Convention of 1906) which created it; that a refusal by , to comply with the request to ex , toncurroncewlththesontlmon of .. tl :nvution would b to fly in the , . . ni a imu i i o ...la Hi:, .,j it t,,!, ' t,, t initio. Hi' n !' Mr ,i, r ;.;-.' i:1 place of his own. Upon Mr. Scales's objecting, he said that, under the cir cumstances, he would support Mr. Scales's resolution. A substitute, offered by Mr. McMich ael, was adopted, to the effect that it was net In the power of the Commit tee to endorse any candidate. State or National. Upon the call of the ayes and noes, the rote was announc ed as 41 for Mr. McMlchael's substi tute to 36 against it. This vote not being published, as nsuai on such occasions, we telegraph ed Secretary Fields for a copy of it in detail. He replied, expressing great regret, that, by reason of a' misunder standing with the reporter of the News and Observer, the vote had not been recorded beyond the numerical summing up. It is possible that, but for the call ing of the Extra Session of the Legis lature, the Bryan Association of Cum berland would not have been formed, and It Is practically certain that the request would not have been made by it. if formed, that the State Executive Committee re-affirm the sentiments concerning Mr. Bryan which the Con vention of 1906 had formally announc ed. It was felt that the call for the convening of the Legislature contain ed a provision in the agreement with the railroads which indicated reaction from the sentiment in favor of State Rights and In"6ppbsltl6n "to the usur pation of the Federal courts, which sentiment the State Convention of 19! 8 had so earnestly expressed, and h.eh the resolution on this subject by the Nebraska Democratic Conven tion, as quoted by us at the head of this article, so cogently and complete ly enunciated. We observe that Governor Aycock, in his eloquent speech commending Mr. Bryan's great services, said that. If he had "been consulted about the resolution, he would surely have ad vised against if Highly as we all esteem Governor Aycock, it must be remembered that his judgment in these critical matters is not always sound. As attorney for the State in the recent railway litigation, he urged the adoption of the agreement with the railroads, notwithstanding it con tained that provision, fatal to State Rights, which, turned over to the Cor- - fcra ( which can b. sued in the Federal courts) the con trol of railway rate regulation now possessed by the State (which cannot be sued in the Federal courts'). We all know that both Govenor Aycock and Governor Glenn, in recommend ing the adoption of this provision by the Legislature, were doins what they thought was best, but the action cf the Legislature in rejecting this part of the agreement (though passed by the Senate by a vote of 25 to 21). as well as the people's own sober judg ment, admonishes us of the necessity for weighing these great public ques tions in the light of our own reason. The action of the State Committer will serve as a call to the followers of Mr. Bryan, who comprise nine-tenths of the Democrats of North Carolina, to organize throughout the State, tc the end that they secure due repre sentation in the coming precinct, coun ty and State conventions. - It would have been suicide if the State Rights Democrats had failed to test the sentiment of the Committer by the Introduction of the Bryan reso lution. Before the States began to act in the railroad rate matter, the corporation ists were State's Rights advocates They have reversed their position since. If the committee had held the same views aa the great con vention which elected them two years ago, they would .hare adopted the Bryan resolution. It would be folly to wait until the State convention to find out what can be ascertained now that is, in time to meet the tactics of the corporatkraists. It will be too late to act when the State ' conven tion meets. Remarkable Admissions by the Anti ' Bryanitea, and Singular Statement : Concerning Mr. Scales. The Charlotte Observer of March 13th contains the following remarka ble comments on the Bryan episode in the Committee meeting: That Raleigh Meeting Anti-Bryan and Pro-Crafo This the Leaning of xne state Democratic Executive Committee Which Met in Raleigh Wednesday, According to the Mem bers of the Charlotte Delegation Who Returned Yesterday The Two Paid Purpose of the Scales Resolu- lion A Graceful Solution of a Vex atious Problem Gubernatorial Side lights. That the 8tate Democratic execu tive committee which met in Raleigh Wednesday was anti-Bryan fn its leanings so far as the -'presidential nomination la concerned and pro Craig gubernatorial was the opin ion freely expressed by members of the Charlotte delegation who return ed from the capital yesterday. One citizen, an Individual keenly Inter ested in thing politics' when sked regarding the action of the commit tee in refusing to adopt the Scales resolution and adopting the McMich ael substitute, declared that this could not - be construed otherwise than as a "set-back'' for the Great Commoner. "With the committee," said be, "it was not a question si to whether or not Bryan should be en dorsed but rather -a problem as -to how the attempt which all knew would certainly, be made to secure the adoption of a resolution to this effect could best be forestalled. It was wall known that Maj. E. J. Hale, of Fayetteville, would bring up the matter and that he would have the support of a number of the -influential members of the committee. Had the ' issue been strictly- drawn I am satisfied that the resolution would have been lost but dissensions would have arisen and ill feeling engender' ed which would have greatly Injured the party In the State. How to cope with the situation and offend neither faction was a delicate matter. It was agreed, and this solution was the simplest imaginable and therefore the best, that the committee should piny hands off, declaring that it had nothing to do so far as endorsing any candidate for ang office, State or national, was concerned. The Intro- rlii,Hnn nf -tha fipnlpa l-Muilllt Wftl' had two-fold ileslen." to head off Major Jis.lo's resolution and at the same time play a neat little game of State i;ui;:ic5, .It. a&oaiylislied jthe former but failed in the latter. The com mittee decided not to endorse Bry an, leaving that to the convention. The expressions of individual opinion from the members of the committee in the lobbies of the Senate cham ber, were sharply condemnatory of the attempt to inject extraneous mat ters Into the meeting, such effort be ing characterised aa untimely, ill-advised and justifiable by no , prece dent." , REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING IN RALEIGH. The Charlotte Observer contains the following report of the meeting, on March 11, of the Democratic Execu tive Committee, sent by Its Raleigh correspondent, we presume, CoL Olds: Charlotte la Selected The Convention Date June 24 The Queen City Will Entertain This Year the Democratic State Convention,. Her Claim Hay ing Won Over Those of Greensboro For This Honor Wednesday, June 24th, the Data Set For This Im portant Gathering Executive Com mittee Has Long Discussion Over the Matter of . Endorsing William Jennings Bryan, But Finally De cides That it is Not Within the Province of the Committee to En dorse Any Candidate. ' Observer Bureau, The Holleman Building. Raleigh. March 11. -The State Democratic committee. in session here to-night, selected Charlotte as the place, and Wednes day, June 24th, as the time for the meeting of the next Democratic Syite convention - ,', The. only spirited debate of the evening came about over the effort to have the committee endorse na tional candidates, and this was finally settled by the decision bf the committee that it was not . within its province to endorse any candi date. Mr. A. M. Scales, of Greensboro, offered the first resolution, endorsing William J. Bryan for President and Charles B. Aycock for Vice Presi dent, following the course pursued by the last State convention. While the debate on this resolution was in progress Maj. E. J. Hale, of Fayette ville, Introduced a resolution to se cure the committee's endorsement of Bryan alone. After further debate the committee finally adopted, by a rote of 41 to ' 37, the resolution of fered by Mr. C. O. McMichael, Of Rockingham, as a substitute for both the Scales and Hale resolutions, to the effect that it Is not within the province of the committee to en dorse any candidate. The opposition to the endorsement movement was led chiefly by Messrs. Heriot Clark son. J. H. Weddlngton and H. N. P'rarr. of Charlotte, and James A. Bryan, of Craven. The Call to Order. The committee met at 8 o'clock in the Senate chamber, Chairman Hugh G. Chatham and Secretary A. J. Field doing the duties of those positions. The attendance was very large and there were many spectators in the lobbies and galleries. Red - satin badges bearing the word "Charlotte" were qnlte a marked feature of the assemblage, white badges bearing the word "Greensboro" being also seen here and there. The roll was called, showing 79 members represented in person or by proxy. Chairman Chatham said this splen did attendance was evidence -that the great Democratic party was militant and very much alive. He said that reports from 90 per cent, of the coun ties showed that the ranks of the party are yet unbroken and that at the next election it would be seen that no harm had been done the party and much good done the State. He then declared the committee ready for bus iness. As to Endorsing Bryan. Mr. A. M. Scales, of Greensboro, said he believed the convention ought to pause long enough to commend one of the most remarkable men this country has produced, William Jen nings Bryan (applause), the great commoner. He also paid a tribute to that great man, North Carolina's fa vorite son, Charles Brantley Aycock, (great and prolonged applause). Mr. Scales introduced a resolution setting forth that the State Democratic party at its last convention endorsed Bryan and Aycock for President and Vice President; that the committee . re affirms, this and recommends Aycock to the party all over the country. Mr. J. H. Weddlngton. of Charlotte, said be wanted the resolution di vided. He thought the nation was for Bryan and the 8tate was for Ay cock (applause). He said he wanted Aycock endorsed now; he might vote at the State convention to endorse Bryan, but that was later on. Maj. EL J. Hale offered a resolution endorsing Bryan, 'saying if there was a division he wanted it made on Mr. Bryan. Under the circn instances he said he would second Mr. Scale's reso lution. Mr. James A. Bryan said that while he was for Ayeoek for any position he did not think this was the place or time to" adopt ' such resolution as this; the executive commute had no right to attempt to pledge the party for any man, as ft represented the party only to a certain extent b-. Mr. Heriot Clarkson said that this magnificent gathering showed that .North Carolina was in a dominating position, but that this committe was not here to endorse any one. He fa vors a reference of all this matter to the State convention, which has full power. This would make all leave here In ' a harmonious mood. ' . He made a motion for such a reference. Mr. Weddlngton said he has never scratched ticket and would not do so now. (Applause.) Mr. Scales said that he could not see that his resolution was out of place or improper; that it was simply doing what the Democrats all over the na tion are 'doing; that it is absolutely certain that Bryan will be the nomi nee at Denver -: He opposed a division of his resolution. Mr. H. N. Pharr, of Mecklenburg, said that if the resolution goes 0Jt de feated this will be at the instance of its introducer, for the committee has nothing to do with It. The committee has just as much right to adopt reso lutions . endorsing Home, Craig or Kitchin. He supported Clarkson's motion for a reference to the State convention. What can this commit tee, the creature, do as compared with Its creator, the convention? , Mr. James A Bryan said such en dorsement amounted to nothing; sim ply forestalled the convention's ac tion. The man the convention en dorsed all would vote for; the party now want all the: partisans possible and needs every one in Its ranks; that Republicans would from this time for ward stir themselves as they have not done since reconstruction days. Major Hale said It would be-flying In the face of the convention not to adopt the resolution. It has been fre quently said that this committee does not represent the people; the adop tion of this resolution will disprove this statement. - Mr., Reuben D. Reld did not think the - resolution exactly - appropriate now, but said good actions were al ways appropriate. Mi. E. J. Justice's Position. JE J, Justice said bewasjnforraed of the fact that the committee was in danger of making a grave mistake. He did not know that Scales would In troduce his resolution, but any refer ence of It to the convention would be construed by the public as a rejection of It We do not want to take such a step. No man had more cordial regard for Aycock than he. he said. The committee cannot endorse Aycock without endorsing Bryan, There Is no distinction In principle and fact. The only reason possible la that certain committeemen favor Aycock and do not favor Bryan. There is! grave doubt if those who oppose Scales' res olution really represent their constit uents. Ninety per cent of the North Carolina Democracy Is for Bryan. Justice called tor the ayes and noes on resolution. Josephns Daniels did not know the resolution was to be introduced as It merely re-states the declaration put In the platform by the last State con vention. ' He would not have Intro duced it. Mr. Honry A. London seconded Clarkson's motion to refer to the con vention. He declared the adoption of the resolution to be a clear usurpation by the committee of the powers of the convention. He never knew of a committee taking any such step here tofore. To take it would establish a dangerous precedent Mr. C v McMichael got great ap plause by saying he was opposed to usurping the prerogatives of the Re publican party; the resolution Is inop portune and useless. Mr. Aycock On His Feet. Mr. Aycock said he would be less than a man it he failed to appreciate that part of the resolution regarding himsulf, but be wa not a candidate for Vice President; had he been, con sulted about the resolution he would surely have advised against it ,"rU know Bryan will be the nominee. Some Democrats do not desire this, but- they had as well get ready to sing the old song; the way to take medi cine is to take It at once. Bryan has never been defeated, for no man who stands for the multitude has ever led any one to defeat (applause.) He has done more to uplift mankind' than any who has held office in the past 25 years. He brought about Insurance Investigations and the .regulation of public service corporations, exposed graft and has been the greatest of modern leaders. What the Demo cratic convention did cannot be sep arated by this committee. .We need harmony, but the Republicans are al ready beaten. The resolutions ought not to have been introduced but now Bryan must be given endorsement; all must join to hold North Carolina.- Do you forget so soon, only ten years ago that the Republican, party united itself and we had to save North Car olina. Bryan Not Endorsed. Mr. McMichael introduced a substi tute resolution that this committee ha3 no power to endorse any candi date, national or State. This was voted on, the vote being' apparently quite evenly divided, but Justice made a point that he had called for the ayes and noes. The vote resulted as fol lows: Ayes 41, noes, 36. (Applause.) "WHO SHALL THE NEXT GOVERN OR BET" C. H. Utley. in Raleigh News and Ob- . 8 ;rver. J Who shall the next Governor be? Our choice one of three, Si -me shout loud for Buncombe, -White others boast and bet on Johns ton, Two counties' claim, with loud lauda tion. But all the counties will join with Per son. The mountains' Craig and Johnston's Horne Are citizens true to the manor born. In private life and public walk. Their duties done, and simply wrought. Their counties plead, with deep con trition. In all the counties are friends tc , Kitchin . Buncombe's man, Zaccheus frame, but tongue of flame, . Johnston's son, king of trade, and money fame. Useful sons; these royal men; But fitter be, for helm of State, when Princely mind crowns stalwart frame, His promotion, the people s aim. For ten good years, In Congress straight A record true, to the Old North State. In loyal breast beats manly heart Equipped to do a statesman's part, Defender, too, of freemen's rights, 'Gainst the savage grip of moneyed might- : Aycock's creed. Rights of Children and " Education. Glenn's slogan, love for home and pro hibition; High type men to lead a Stale, They've led it nobly, and made it -' great :"'' Next great need for this generation. A man to Cope with great corpora tions. Shall the work begun reach comple tion .. And add fruition to agitation? The task Is great and calls for men. Patriots true, wholl fight to win. The time demands and no mistaking. In the Governor's Mansion William Kitchin. ' . . . , in Congress ten, with never a blame. His country first his constant aim From snare of bribe and lust of gold kept free. To Carolina's trust and mandates'trne, He's just the man to add renown To battles fought and. victories won. ITEM8 FROM 8TEDMAN, . Miss Lllllam Sessoms visited her parents the last of last week from her school in Sampson. Mrs. Jennie Draughon and Miss Mary Sessoms' visited at Mr. Edward 8essoms' last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Minerva Allen, who teaches at Godwin, is visiting Miss Mildred Cun ningham. V,; Miss Eophie Antry's school at Ce dar Creek closed last night with a concert Miss Carrie Autry has finished her school and returned home. Among the new residents of Sted man are Mr. Alex Plummer and fam ily, Mr. Thos. Ringgold and family, and Mr. Sandy Price and family. Mrs. Millie Hall is quite ill for the fast few days. " , , . Among those who have been sick and recovered are Mrs. L. R. Strick land, Mrs. J. D. Sessom's and Miss Kate Sessoms. - , - Mr. Julius Butler, of Sampson, vis ited at Mr. J. D. Geddle's Saturday and and yesterday (the 15th). -r Miss Rena Geddle returned .home with Mr. Julius Butler and will visit in Sampson this week. Mr. Marcus Geddle went up to his uncle's, Mr. Joe Geddle's, yesterday. Among the deaths of Infants we re cord those of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Nunnery,, one child and two of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carter. Miss Reta Bullard Will finish her school In Clay Fork this week. Her friends., wllj,.be glad jo.h,ave .her. at homo again. Miss lleulnh Bryant will finish her school, too, this week. She has beon teaching at Concord. Among those who went up to Fay etteville Saturday were Misses Cun ningham and Allen, Misses Carrie and Fannie Autry, Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes and others. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, of Wilmington, has been stopping with Mrs. J. D. Sessoms, her sister, for several days. March 14-16. Big Fire at Raeford. ' Special to the Observer. Raeford. N. C, March 14. Fire was discovered In the rear of i, D. Oils' son's grocery - this morning at 6:30 o'clock. The flames soon spread to E. D. O'Neal's general store, Grimes' barber shop, H. 3. McLean's grocery store and Bob Smith's barber ' shop. The losses are as follows: L.- D. Ivey's store house, occupied by E. D. O'Neal, loss about 81,000; E. D. O' Neal's stock of goods. 8700, no insur ance; J. D. Qlisson's stock of groc eries, $150, no Insurance; B. F. Grimes' barber shop, furniture remov ed (the Glisson and Grimes place be longed to W. T. Covington), no Insur ance; T. B. Unchurch store bouse, worth $1,000, $400 Insurance; H. S. McLean stock of groceries, loss $2, 000, no insurance, (about $800 to $1, 000 of stock was saved.) By' heroic work, J. W. McLauch II nr Oo.'b large-store-was-saredr ? Tne Bank of Raeford, being brick, enabled the citizens' to stop the con flagration. The people did fine ser vice fighting with the equipment they have. D. G. POOL. COTTON ITEMS. For several days past there seemed to be a feeling of unrest prevailing among those who work In the mill here (Hope Mills No. 2) tor fear that ihe mill will be shut down fcr a while, It is true that the beamers have been laid off for a few days, and that work got rather short for a time in mill No. 2, but madam rumor says the mill will run on full time, while on the other hand some fear that the mill may not run on full time. We have heard a number of rumors coming from those who do not know any thing about the operations of the mill say ' that the mjll will shut down. These rumors cause a goom of des pondency to rest over the minds of those who. want to work and those who are willing to work.. But we are glad to say, so far as we are able to get any information, that the gloom of1 despondency has been dispelled, and that our people may no longer be alarmed by reports coming from an unreliable source that the mill will shut down for a while. The mill seems to be on a boom now. We have heard that mill No. 3 shut down for a while. A SUB. The Markets. By telegraph to the Observer. New York, March 17. The cotton market is steadier, especially the near months. The pit sentiment favors a gradual sagging market The open ing was March 10.35, April 10.38, May 10.39, July 10.14. - ' Chicago, March 17. There , was-less excitement in the grain market to-day, especially In the wheat pit The op ening was May wheat 95 1-2, corn 66, oats 54 1-4, pork 12.30, lard 7.95, ribs 8.80. s . - ' ' New York, March 17. Stocks are weak, railroads especially. The Paci fies are down . Later there was a partial recovery. . . Warships Hurrying io Haytl. Hv telegraph to tne Observer. Washington, March 17. Fearing a general massacre in Haytl, the Unit ed States government has ordered the gunboat "Eagle" to proceed lmmed lately to Port Au Prince. Two add! tional warships will follow the Eagle, namely, the Des Moines and -the Pa- ducah. The French cruiser "D'Es tress" will reach Connalves to-day and will act in concert with the1 British and German warships now on the way to Haytl. AU this naval activity re sults from the internal troubles brought about by the repression pro gramme' of the new Minister of the Interior of Haytl, detailed in these dispatches yesterday. . " The Raleigh Evening Times Solvent. By telegraph to the Observe-. Raleigh, N. C, March 17. Recsiver Pace to-day. In filing a statement with the Clerk of the Court here of the af fairs of the Evening Times, or rather the Press-Visitor Company, which pub lishes the Evening Times, makes the company solvent. In round figures the total assets are $14,456, and the total liabilities $14,230. The company owes J. C. Drewry, president, $6,682, The Citizens Bank $2,500, Carolina Trust Co. .$2,000. The balance of little more than three thousand Is owed in small amounts to various parties. -.-'-Judge Buchanan Dies. "- By telegraph to the Observer, Augusta,. Ga., March '17. Judge O. W, Buchanan, of Winnsboio. South Carolina, one of the most prominent men In the State, died here tc-dav from the effects of a bullet wound in flicted yesterday by an assassin while traveling on a train. There hag been no arrest as yet. ' Elks Elect Officers. ' The annual election of officers of Fayetteville Lodge No. 1081, B. P, O. E took place last night, with the fol lowing result: , . - : Exalted Ruler James -D. McNeill. Esteemed Leading Knight J. Q. Halllngsworth. , Esteemed Loyal Knight John J, Mnloney. - ' Esteemed Lecturing Knight P. K, Tomllnson. ; Secretary Alfred A. McKethan.' Treasurer Allen B, McMillan. v Tyler E. L. Remsburg. Tnii-tee-Jas, 8. Hall. ' ' ,;" BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Regular Meeting Last Night Flnancs Committee Report, Etc. The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held last night, Mayor Powers presiding, and the following members were present: Messrs. King, McNeill Kindly, Buckingham, Barnes and Beasley. 'After the reading of the minutes of the preceding meetings, the re ports of the permlnent committees were heard. Chairman King, for the Flnanoe Committee, reported a fol lows: '., Report of the Finances of the City cf Fayetteville for the Month Ending March 8, 1908. RECEIPTS. Balance last report, Feb. 8,, 1908,..,.:. .. .. $ 475.27 March 5 W. L. Hawley, Tax Collector 630.00 March 7 W. L. Hawley, Tax Collector ,. M42.66 Police account T. J. Powers, Mayor. ...... ....... 85.35 $2,233.28 DISBURESMENTS. . Lights Public Works Com..t 530.00 Fire Department.. 18.00 Police Account .... 15.00 Streets 228.81 Salaries 372.60 Miscellaneous 410.05 $1,674.36 . 658.93 BaL on hand March 8, 1908 $2,233.28 Bills receivable for paving: $132.00, $104.16, $113.89 total $350.05. "Respectfully J. A. KING, Chairman Finance Committee. The Board of Audit and Finance ap proved the salary of the City Attorney with the understanding that the same should cover all work done within the city limits. The Board of Audit and Finance audited the books of the Public Works Commission, and the report will be Dublisbed later. - The Truckers' Association petition ed the Board for permission to erect a shed on west side of A. O. L. depot. and .to brlgde the ditch between Hills- boro street and A. C. L. track. The matter was referred to the Mayor, and the Street Committee, with power to act. Alderman Buckingham placed the name of Mr. A. S. Wightman for Reg ie! rar. and Messrs. W. P. Wemyss and Colin MacRae for Judges. They were elected and the Mayor Instructed issue official notices to be served on them. Alderman Buckingham moved that the Mayox call a' meeting for Thurs day night of the citizens to be held at the Court House to get an expression of whether they desired to have the election called for the purpose of vot ing on the Issuance of bonds for street paving and if so to decide on the kind of paving preferred and it was order ed. Alderman Kindley in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce requested per mission to erect an electric sign on the property ot the city above the A. C. L. depot, and the city to furnish neccessary Incandescent lights. This sign is to be used to advertise the many advantages of the city, and is to be so located as to be readily seen from the trains at night. Upon mo tion, permission was granted. Mr. W. D. McNeill came before the meeting asking permission to use part of the Fair Ground bridge to run the street car line over, as they wish ed to extend the system out via. Vic tory mills. Upon motion, the matter was referred to the Bridge Commit tee. Mr. J. A. King being temporar ily placed upon said committee In stead of Mr. W. E. Kindley. " ' The double tax paid by Jno. H. Hen derson and Able Cain were ordered refunded. Also Mrs. Elizabeth Wade was ordered refunded $7.50, taxes giv en In error. -. . The Laws and Ordinance Committee reported favorably upon the ordinance offered by Alderman Buckingham ot the hist regular meeting requiring property owners from the Raleigh and Sonthport depot to the Atlantic Coast Line crossing to pave their sidewalks, and the ordinance, was unanimously adopted. ' ' After passing upon current bills, etc,, tne Board adjourned. - Here Is Relief for Women. ' If yon have pains in the back, Uri narv. 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This most rnllahlA nm,. m .... . . " " ' i. u.., ""PPe. astnma, bronchitis and hoarnene.., 1. sold nn- .S?arant.ee at B a Sedberry's Son s drug stone BOc. and 11 on t,1.i Ru auu cuius. laa-riDne. asthma lfree. A SENSATION. , ' The marvAllnii. of Foley's Honey and Tar has proven a sensation In many cases of severe coughs and colds that had refused to yield to other treatment Foley's Hon. ey and Tar win n. lv i . 1, - jvw, wukl Deal the lungs and expel the cold from your ii A ""iBius no narmrul drugs, pff) " ni0n Q' ' Boad"' H. W, LILLY, PWBident. JOHN 0. ELLINGTON, V. P. and C as hi en JOHN H. HIGHTOWER, Assistant Cashier. ' i -. Four.h National Bank Fayetteville, N. C ' .. Condensed statement close of buslnesaiFebruary 14th, 1907, called for by Comptroller ol the Currency. - - - . RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans and and U.S. Bonds $707,728.89 Capital .'. . . . . , . ioo,ooo.oo Overdrafts ....... 4,041-37 Surplus and profits, . . , 58.774 83 . Bulldlne and Fixtures . . S.37S Circulation , 100,000.00 Demand Loans, f8a.aa4.80 Blls Payable . , . . 30,000.00 Due from Banks, 140,596-99 Deposits , ....... 619,599.45 Cash,, ... , 53.407.a3 Bond Account . . 105,000.00 a76.229.oa . - . V ioi3.374 8 Steady Growth Tells Its Story. We Will Appreciate , Your Business. NOTICE. The last few months of the old year we endeavored to put our business on a strictly cash basis, and we find the system is satisfactory, not only from onr point of view, bnt from our customers, and we intend to adhere to the system duHuf the ensuifig-yeafrWow - A WORD ABOUT OUR WORK. , We have made our laundry and pressing departments bigger and bet ter than ever. We wish to call your attention to the pressing department especially. Men's Suits, Overcoats, and Ladies' Suits, Coats, Skirts,, Etc., look like new when they come from the skillful hands of our presser. Thankinn our friends for their patronage, and requesting a continu ance cf the same for the New Year, we remain, Yours Truly, Fayetteville Steam Laundry. PHONE 42. and save money on rour gjocery bill and farm supplies. We are reducing our business to a .abli basis, and are offering extra close prices on Groceries of all kinds. Farming Utensils, Saddles, Harness.' Tobaccos. Cutlery, and General Merchandise. Fertilizers. We can supply fertilizers for cash or on time, with approved security, at - reasonable prices. A. P. JOHNSON, Manager, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, No- 7 Hav 8treet. Faverterille. N. 0 Pbooe 56. c. c. c. BUILD WITH CONCRETE! Use Our Cement Building Blocks, which are fire-proof, sanitary and indestructable and cheaper than other materials, grows stronge with age, no painting or repairs required. Use Cement Tile For Sewerage, for drainage, for culverts, for well curbingrek' ' It . wlH las forever and never need be replaced. CUMBERLAND CONCRETE CO., Hope Mills, fsr. n. E. A. POE BRICK CO., (INC.) BRICK MANUFACTURERS FATKTTEVILLE, N. 0. Batty Capacity 90,000 Brick. PLANT NUMBER ONE LOCATED PLANT NUMBER TWO LOCATES ON A. C. L. RAILROAD NEAR FAIR ON SOUTH END COOL SPRING, ' , . ' Just Arrived. . Have Just received a large shipment of ' lIvallrAwry-. ?.' WaiKOVCr SIlOP! -'MV3 - ' mga ana Low Cuts in both Meats and Dull Leathers, Nice line of , k TAN OXFORDS. ' ;',-a-JENNINGSr - v - V- - . STREET. I 11 LrUr-lfcll5K.il I inn, a, 1 n i.oi3,374.a8 i. H. LEOBETTER, Manager. OTT T71TJVO OUR YARDS re ted with a line assortment of . building lumber and timber. Builders i to theJr advantage to ex- amine our Igureg and to give us an opportunity to figure on their CONTRACTS. , We fln -N orders promptly and keep always on hand a specially fine stock of Flooring, Biding, Clapboards, Shin- a "mi, ie. ; ,- . Factory 'Phone 250 Florida-Cuha During these cold winter months a Trip via Die - ... - v. r .... , ATLANTIC COAST LINE, Sdihjn8t the tnln to fr K?iin- Superb trains, excel lent schedules and tickets which offer every advantage possible for a picas-, 2S? F 1 inform-ation or pamphlets call on your nearest Ticket Agent, or write - - W. J. Craig, Passenger Tralllo Mana- T. 0. White. General Passenger Agent
Fayetteville Observer [Weekly, 1880-1919] (Fayetteville, N.C.)
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